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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers/
2. U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard;
Sold Exclusively at Costco,
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-Recalls-Youth-Snorkeling-Mask-Sets/
3. U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled
Due to Laceration Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-and-Aqua-Lung-Sport-Brand-Youth-Snorkeling-Masks-Recalled/
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1. The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 07, 2013
Recall number: 13-132
Name of product: Garlic Slicers
Hazard: A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use,
posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers
and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Consumer Contact: The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com or
tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers
can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company,s website at
www.pamperedchef.com and click on the "Product Alert" tab for more
information.
Units: About 286,000
Photos are available at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers/
Description: This recall involves The Pampered Chef garlic slicers sold
individually and with a garlic peeler. The garlic slicers were sold under
product numbers 1113 (individual) and 2578 (set). The two-piece white
plastic, tube shaped slicer measures 2 1/4 inches by 3 1/2 inches and has
two blades on the end. "The Pampered Chef" is engraved on the top cover.
Incidents/Injuries: The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades
detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her
finger.
Sold at: The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide and online at
www.pamperedchef.com from January 2009 through July 2011 for about $14 for
the individual garlic slicer and $20 for the set.
Distributor: The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Importer: Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Manufactured in: China
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2. U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard;
Sold Exclusively at Costco
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 07, 2013
Recall number: 13-133
Name of product: Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets
Hazard: Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under
certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and
contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Consumer Contact: U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or
online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more
information.
Units: About 44,000 units
Photos are available at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-Recalls-Youth-Snorkeling-Mask-Sets/
Description: This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered
glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks
feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is
blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The
U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the
tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are
each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of the lens
cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the
face.
Sold exclusively at: Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010
through July 2011 for about $30.
Importer: Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
Manufacturer: Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured in: Thailand
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3. U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled
Due to Laceration Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 07, 2013
Recall number: 13-134
Name of product: Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks
Hazard: Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under
certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and
contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Consumer Contact: U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or
online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more
information.
Units: About 130,000 units
Photos are available at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-and-Aqua-Lung-Sport-Brand-Youth-Snorkeling-Masks-Recalled/
Description: This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered
glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport
brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with
snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the
top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered
glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz
Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before
October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near
the nose pocket.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking
or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the
face.
Sold at: Academy, Dick,s, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods
stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers
from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a
set.
Importer: Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
Manufacturer: Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured in: Thailand
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in
receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a
product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please
tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. � 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report
unsafe products.
This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard/
2. Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn
Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Seven-Models-of-Heated-Jackets/
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1. BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: January 29, 2013
Recall number: 13-103
Name of product: Can-Am(r) Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles
Hazard: Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can
collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot
exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles,
check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning
Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free
update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP
dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered
consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.
Consumer Contact: BRP; toll-free at (888) 638-5397, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on
"recall information" under the owner center for more information.
Photos are available at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard/
Units: About 25,000
Description: This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model
gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is
printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are:
Model Year 2011: Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander XT 800R
and 1000. Can-Am Commander X 1000
Model Year 2012: Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander XT 800R
and 1000, Can-Am Commander X 1000, Can-Am Commander Limited 1000
Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit): Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000,
Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander X 1000, Can-Am
Commander Limited 1000, Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to
accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor
burns to the hand.
Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012
for between $11,700 and $21,000.
Manufacturer: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico
Manufactured in: Mexico
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2. Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn
Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: January 29, 2013
Recall number: 13-104
Name of product: Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
Hazard: The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and
check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Those
with recalled jackets should disconnect both batteries from the electrical
connections inside the battery pouches and contact Columbia Sportswear for
a full refund with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the
following refund prices will apply:
Men's and Women's Circuit Breaker(tm) II Jacket $275
Men's and Women's Electro AMP(tm) Jacket $250
Men's and Women's Electro(tm) Interchange Jacket $300
Men's Electric Big Game(tm) Interchange $300
Consumer Contact: Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (866) 201-9073
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Monday through Friday, or online at
www.Columbia.com, click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page,
then select 2012 Heated Jacket Recall.
In conjunction with: Health Canada
Photos are available at:
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Seven-Models-of-Heated-Jackets/
Units: About 9,600 in the U.S. and 640 in Canada
Description: This recall involves seven models of men's and women's 2012
Columbia Omni-Heat(tm) electric heated jackets. They are polyester and have
the Columbia name printed on the front upper left side. The jackets have two
battery packs located in inner pouches. Jackets with the following names
and style numbers are being recalled:
MEN'S
Circuit Breaker(tm) II Jacket SM7051
Electro AMP(tm) Jacket SM7061
Electro(tm) Interchange Jacket SM7886
Electric Big Game(tm) Interchange Jacket HM7198
WOMEN'S
Circuit Breaker(tm) II Jacket SL7022
Electro AMP(tm) Jacket SL7021
Electro(tm) Interchange Jacket SL7885
The style number can be found on both the large white care label and the
small white security tag sewn into the left inside seam of the jacket.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents of jacket wrist cuffs overheating were
reported in the U.S. The firm received reports of one incident in Europe
and one in Canada. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Bass Pro Outdoor World, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major
retailers and sporting or outdoor stores nationwide; and online at
Amazon.com and Columbia.com from May 2012 to January 2013 for between $250
and $1,200.
Importer: Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured in: China
Firm's Media Contact: (503) 985-4584
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in
receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a
product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please
tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
Media Contact
Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. � 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report
unsafe products.
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This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
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-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.CPSC.gov
Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2013
Release #13-090
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 352-2360
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses Recalled by A-Plus Marine Due to
Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: High-pressure scuba diving air hoses
Units: About 40
Importer: A-Plus Marine Supply, Inc., of Gulf Breeze, Fla.
Hazard: The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure
gauge can separate reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a
drowning hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: A-Plus has received three reports of hoses separating.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with
a black, smooth rubber outer covering. They are about half a centimeter in
diameter and 32 or 36 inches long. These hoses connect the regulator to the
tank pressure gauge. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16"
(4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from
Dupont" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. The
hoses have metal fittings on each end. "CE EN 250 230" is stamped on the
female side of the fitting and "12Q1" on the male side.
Sold at: Scuba diving retailers nationwide from April 2012 through June
2012 for about $34.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact
A-Plus Marine for a free replacement hose.
Consumer Contact: A-Plus Marine; at (800) 352-2360, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.aplusmarine.com and click on the
recall notice on High Pressure Braided Hose Safety Recall. Consumers can
also send an email to eric@aplusmarine.com for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13090.html
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Visit our blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
See our videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/uscpsc
Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OnSafety
See our photos on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscpsc
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
Thank you.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.CPSC.gov
Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. Fisher-Price Recalls to Inspect Rock 'N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Risk
of Exposure to Mold, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13087.html
2. PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting
Recalled Due To Fire Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13088.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2013
Release #13-087
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 432-5437
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls to Inspect Rock 'N Play Infant Sleepers Due to Risk of
Exposure to Mold
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should immediately inspect
this product and stop using it if mold is found. Units currently in retail
stores are not included in this recall to inspect.
Name of Product: Newborn Rock 'n Play Sleeper(tm)
Units: About 800,000 units
Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y
Hazard: Mold can develop between the removable seat cushion and the hard
plastic frame of the sleeper when it remains wet/moist or is infrequently
cleaned, posing a risk of exposure to mold to infants sleeping in the
product. The CPSC advises that mold has been associated with respiratory
illnesses and other infections. Although mold is not present at the time of
purchase, mold growth can occur after use of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: Fisher-Price has received 600 reports of mold on the
product. Sixteen consumers have reported that their infants have been
treated for respiratory issues, coughs and hives after sleeping in the
product.
Description: This recall to inspect includes all Fisher-Price Rock N' Play
infant recliner seats called sleepers. The sleeper is designed for babies
up to 25 pounds and is composed of a soft plastic seat held by a metal
rocking frame. The product has a removable, fabric cover that is sold in 14
patterns and color palettes.
Sold at: Mass merchandise stores nationwide and online since September 2009
for between $50 and $85. Units currently in retail stores are not affected
by this recall to inspect. Only products that show signs of mold after use
by consumers are included in this announcement.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check for mold under the removable
seat cushion. Dark brown, gray or black spots can indicate the presence of
mold. If mold is found, consumers should immediately stop using the
product. Consumers can contact Fisher-Price for cleaning instructions or
further assistance. Cleaning and care instructions can also be found at
www.service.mattel.com or by contacting the firm.
Consumer Contact: Fisher-Price; at (800) 432-5437, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or online at www.service.mattel.com for more
information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13087.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2013
Release #13-088
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 665-1166
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
PLATINUM Neon Sign Power Supply Transformers Made by HEICO lighting
Recalled Due To Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Power Supply Transformers
Units: About 3,900
Distributors: Denco Sales; Graphic Solution; Hart Supply; Interstate
Electric; Montroy Supply Co; N.Glantz & Son; Pioneer Supply; Reece
Supply Co; Sun Supply; Tubelite Co.
Manufacturer: HEICO lighting, a division of EMD Technologies, of Montreal,
Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The transformers do not meet the UL standard for this product and
pose a fire risk.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves neon power supply transformers designed
to power commercial signs. They are in black metal boxes about 4.5 inches
long by 3.5 inches wide with rows of vents on all sides. "HEICO
LIGHTING(tm)" and the model information are printed on a plate on the
transformer. The recalled models include PLATINUM-9000-30,
PLATINUM-10000-30, PLATINUM-12000-30, TFT-04PL-6000-30, and
TFT-06PL-9000-30.
Sold by: HEICO lighting directly to ten distributors nationwide from
December 2011 through May 2012 for between $60 and $150.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumer should stop using these recalled power supply transformers
and unplug them immediately until a free replacement transformer has been
professionally installed. Contact HEICO lighting to schedule the free
installation of a replacement transformer.
Consumer Contact: HEICO lighting(tm); toll-free at (800) 665-1166, from
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at
www.heicolighting.com and click on Products for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13088.html
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Visit our blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
See our videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/uscpsc
Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OnSafety
See our photos on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscpsc
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
Thank you.
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-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.CPSC.gov
Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. Catalina Outdoor Fireplace Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Burn
and Laceration Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13072.html
2. LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13073.html
3. Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13074.html
4. Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's
Steerer Tube Can Break,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13075.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2012
Release #13-072
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 287-3232
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Catalina Outdoor Fireplace Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Burn and
Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Catalina Outdoor Fireplace
Units: About 2,000
Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co., Inc. of Middleboro, Mass.
Hazard: The glass components of the Catalina Outdoor Fireplace can break
when a fire is lit posing a burn and laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Christmas Tree Shops received three reports of the
glass component of the outdoor fireplace breaking. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: The Catalina Outdoor Fireplace is free standing and
constructed of glass and black metal. The 21 1/4 in. square base sits on
short legs. Black corner pieces hold the glass sides with one hinged side
to add logs. It has a square, vented top lid and stands about 30" tall. The
model number CT840BL appears on the outside of the packaging and on the
instruction manual.
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops retail locations from September 2011 to
October 2012 for about $130.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor
fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any
time, or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the link Safety and
Recalls at the bottom of the homepage.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13072.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2012
Release #13-073
LG Recall Hotline: (855) 400-4639
Sears Recall Hotline: (888) 812-2935
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LG Recalls Top-Loading Washing Machines Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Top-Loading Washing Machines
Units: About 457,000
Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
Hazard: An unbalanced load can cause the washing machine to shake
excessively and the drum to come loose during use, posing a risk of injury
to consumers and property damage to the surrounding area.
Incidents/Injuries: LG has received at least 343 reports of washing
machines vibrating excessively, of which at least 187 involved minor
property damage. One minor injury has been reported.
Description: The recall involves three LG and three Kenmore Elite Brand
top-loading washing machine models manufactured between February 2010 and
November 2011. The units come in beige, white and graphite steel colors.
Recalled washing machines have the following model and serial number
ranges:
Brand | Model | Serial Number Range
LG | WT5001CW, WT5101HV, WT5101HW | 002KW******* through 111KW*******
Kenmore Elite | 29002, 29272, 29278 | 005KW******* through 111KW*******
The model and serial number can be found on a label fixed on the rating
plate on the top back of the washing machine.
Sold at: LG models were sold at Best Buy, Home Depot, Kmart, Sears and
local retailers nationwide. Kenmore Elite models were sold at Kmart and
Sears. All were sold from April 2010 to December 2012 for between $899 and
$1,099.
Manufactured in: South Korea
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact LG or Sears for a free in-home
repair of the machine. Consumers will also receive supplemental information
to be inserted into their owner's manual and a new caution label to be
placed on the washing machine. Consumers who have observed their recalled
washing machine shaking excessively should immediately stop using it.
Consumers should be aware that loading their machines with water-proof or
water-resistant items, such as mattress pads, mattress covers and similar
items, increases the chances of loads being unbalanced.
Consumer Contact: For LG; toll-free at (855) 400-4639, from 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT Saturday, or online
at www.lg.com/us and click on Public Notices. For Kenmore or LG washers
purchased at Sears or Kmart; toll-free at (888) 812-2935, from 7 a.m. to 7
p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Saturday, or
online at www.sears.com and click on Customer Service Home then Product
Recalls in the Product Information section.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13073.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2012
Release #13-074
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 227-5579
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Norco Recalls Havoc Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: 2011 Havoc Bicycles
Units: About 90
Manufacturer: Norco Bicycles, a division of LTP Sports Group Inc., of Port
Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada.
Hazard: The bicycle frame can crack at the joint where the top tube meets
the down tube. A cracked tube can separate and cause the rider to lose
control, posing a risk of injury or death.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of cracked frames.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves 2011 Havoc 24-inch and 26-inch bicycles.
The 24-inch bicycles were sold in semi-matte grey and the 26-inch in
semi-matte red. On some of the bicycles, "Norco" is printed on the firm's
crest that is affixed to the head tube. Bicycle frames included in this
recall have serial numbers that begin with K10DQ, K10FQ, K10IQ, K10KQ P10K,
P10F or P11B. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the bottom
bracket, below the word "Havoc."
Sold at: Authorized Norco dealers nationwide from November 2010 to
September 2011 for about $600.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bike and
return it an authorized Norco dealer for a replacement.
Consumer Contact: Norco Bicycles; at (800) 227-5579, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at
www.norco.com and click on "Recall" for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13074.html
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4. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2012
Release #13-075
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 849-7779
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bicycles Recalled by Wilier Triestina Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Fork's
Steerer Tube Can Break
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Izoard XP Bicycles
Units: About 200
Importer: Wilier Triestina USA LLC, of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: The bicycle fork's steerer tube can break while in use, posing a
fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves Wilier Triestina model Izoard XP bicycles
or framesets that were sold with carbon/alloy forks with serial numbers
between LH0001 and LH4000. The serial number is located on the steerer tube
of the fork, around six inches from the crown. Bicycles purchased before
January 2012 are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2012 through October
2012 for about $2,600 for the bicycle.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and
have an authorized Wilier bicycle dealer check for the serial number on the
fork and, if it is included in the recall, the dealer will install a new
Izoard replacement fork at no charge.
Consumer Contact: Wilier USA; toll-free at (888) 849-7779 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.wilier-usa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13075.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
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Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to
Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13059.html
2. Dream On Me Recalls Children's Bed Rails Due to Suffocation and
Strangulation Hazards,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13060.html
3. Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13061.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2012
Release #13-059
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 597-9624
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Ridgid Pneumatic Nailers Recalled by One World Technologies Due to
Laceration or Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at the Home Depot
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: RIDGID Coil Roofing Nailer and RIDGID Clipped Head Framing
Nailer
Units: About 8,400 Coil Roofing Nailers and 4,400 Clipped Head Framing
Nailers
Importer: One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufacturer: De Poan Pneumatic Corporation, of Taiwan
Hazard: The trigger assembly on the nailers can malfunction and
involuntarily discharge a fastener, posing a laceration or injury hazard to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The recalled pneumatic nailers are used to secure fasteners
into roofs and woodwork. The orange and gray hand held drill-shaped tools
have the name "RIDGID" on the side of the nailers in white type on a black
panel. The model and serial numbers are located on the side of the nail
tray/magazine where the fasteners are loaded. Recalled nailers have the
following serial number range:
Coil Roofing Nailer model R175RNE: ER114600001 through ER1217008424
Clipped Head Framing Nailer model R350CHE: ER114600001 through
ER1215004424
Nailers with a blue dot on the product packaging are not included in the
recall.
Sold at: Home Depot stores nationwide and online at homedepot.com between
January 2012 and September 2012 for about $230.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nailers and
contact One World Technologies for a free replacement nailer.
Consumer Contact: One World Technologies at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ridgid.com and click on
Safety Notices for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13059.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2012
Release #13-060
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 201-4317
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Dream On Me Recalls Children's Bed Rails Due to Suffocation and
Strangulation Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Dream On Me Bed Rails
Units: About 900
Importer: Dream On Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: The bed rail can separate from the mattress allowing a child's body
to become entrapped if it slips between the rail and the mattress. This
poses suffocation and strangulation hazards to children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Dream On Me Bed Rails. The bed rails are
used to keep young children from falling out of bed. They have a white
metal frame covered by blue or pink mesh fabric and metal arms that extend
about 11/2 feet under the mattress. The bed rails measure 17 inches high x
41 inches long. "Dream on Me" is printed on the top rail.
Sold at: Small independent stores and online at amazon.com and wayfair.com
from September 2011 through May 2012 for between $15 and $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bed rails immediately and contact
Dream On Me for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Dream On Me; toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on
"Recalls" for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13060.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2012
Release #13-061
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 201-4317
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Dream On Me Recalls Bath Seats Due to Drowning Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Dream On Me Bath Seats
Units: About 50,000
Importer: Dream On Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the
requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over,
posing a risk of drowning to babies.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and Dream On Me have received five reports
involving these bath seats, including a report of a near drowning involving
a 12-month-old baby girl. The baby did not require medical treatment.
Description: The recall includes all Dream On Me bath seats. Some of the
seats have a Dream On Me label under or on the rear of the bath seats.
Model numbers are also printed underneath the bath seats and on the product
packaging and include the following product models and colors:
Model Name | Model Number | Color
Baby Bath Seat | 251B, 251O, 251P, 251Y | Green with orange tray, orange
with beige tray or yellow with green tray Ultra 2 in 1 Infant Bath Tub and
Toddler Bath Seat | 252B, 252P | Solid pink, blue or white body and a blue
or pink bottom Niagra Baby Bath Seat | 253B, 253G, 253P, 253Y | White or
blue body with a green, pink or orange insert
Sold at: Small retail stores and online retailers including Amazon.com and
Wayfair.com from July 2012 through September 2012 for between $25 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled bath seats immediately and
contact Dream On Me to receive a free replacement bath tub.
Consumer Contact: Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on
Recalls for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13061.html
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Visit our blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
Thank you.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.CPSC.gov
Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical
Shock and Burn Hazards,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13055.html
2. Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13056.html
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1. NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2012
Release #13-055
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 797-5912
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical
Shock and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health
Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts
Units: About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada
Manufacturer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine
Hazard: The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with
the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn
hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an electric shock
and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts.
Description: This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas
fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces
providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid
propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass
front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They
measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are
located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the
fireplace insert.
Model Names | Model Numbers | Serial Numbers
Jotul GI 450 DVII | 350860 | 30001 through 31056
Jotul GI 450 DV TSI | 350861 | 30001 through 31056
Scan 45i | 350862 | 1001 through 1182
Scan 45i TSI | 50866 | 1001 through 1182
Sold at: Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in
Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas
fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers.
Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free
repair.
Consumer Contact: Jotul North America; at (800) 797-5912, from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.jotul.com and click on
Consumer Bulletin for more information.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at
http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1735
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13055.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2012
Release #13-056
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 527-0313
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Home Depot Recalls Homer's All-Purpose Bucket Mug Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Mug
Units: About 3,700
Manufacturer: Mr. Christmas Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: The silver-colored simulated bucket handle below the rim can spark
when used in a microwave oven, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled product is an orange ceramic mug about 4.5 inches
tall with a large vertical cup handle on the side. The mug has the words
"The Home Depot," "Homer's All-purpose Bucket" and a cartoon character with
a utility bucket on the front. A silver-colored simulated bucket handle is
just below the rim. The date "2012" and the words "(C) Mr. Christmas" and
"Made in China" are on the underside of the mug.
Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores during October 2012 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mug and return
it to a Home Depot store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Home Depot; toll-free at (877) 527-0313, then select
"Other Brands" at the prompt; from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or www.homedepot.com, then click on "Product Recalls."
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13056.html
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Visit our blog, OnSafety at www.cpsc.gov/onsafety
See our videos on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/uscpsc
Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/OnSafety
See our photos on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/uscpsc
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
Thank you.
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Office of Communications
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Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov
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This message consists of the following:
1. Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13047.html
2. Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13048.html
3. Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13049.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2012
Release #13-047
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3353
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Cordless Drill
Units: About 108,000
Importer: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.
Hazard: The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat,
posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill
overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a
consumer receiving a minor injury.
Description: This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills,
model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger
switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model
number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in
China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker
located on the right side of the unit.
Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at
www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and
$30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove
the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free
replacement drill.
Consumer Contact: Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and
click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more
information. Consumers can also email the firm at
recalls@harborfreight.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13047.html
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2. NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2012
Release #13-048
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 493-0090
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Toro Riding Mowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health
Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop
using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is
illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Toro(r) Z Master(r) Riding Mowers
Units: About 2,600 in the U.S. and 31 in Canada
Manufacturer: The Toro Co., of Bloomington, Minn.
Hazard: The traction drive belt can wear through the mower's fuel tank and
cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Toro has received five reports of incidents. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves 2012 Toro Z Master Commercial 2000 Series
ZRT riding mowers. The mowers are red and black. "Toro" and "2000 Series"
are printed on the side and "Z Master Commercial" on the front of the
mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate located at the
front of the mower, below the seat, on the left-hand side. The following
models and corresponding serial numbers are included in this recall: model
number 74141 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000784; model
number 74143 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to 312000887; and
model number 74145 with serial numbers ranging from 312000101 to
312001178.
Sold at: Toro dealers nationwide from January 2012 through August 2012 for
between $7,700 and $8,700.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled mowers immediately and
contact a Toro dealer to schedule a free repair and/or to check if the
repair has already been made to the mower. Toro has contacted registered
owners of the recalled mowers.
Consumer Contact: Toro; toll-free at (855) 493-0090, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.toro.com and click on Product
Recall Information on the bottom right-hand side of the page for more
information.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at
http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1727
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13048.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2012
Release #13-049
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 860-1887
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Riding Toy Recalled by Step2 Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Children's Riding Toy
Units: About 15,500
Manufacturer: The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio.
Hazard: Children who lean too far forward on the seat can go over the
handle bar and hit the ground. This poses a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of incidents, with
one incident resulting in head bumps and one resulting in a minor
concussion and cuts to the gum and lip from the child's front teeth.
Description: The recalled product is an X-Rider Car. It is a red, plastic
toy scooter with a yellow handlebar and seat, and two blue stickers that
simulate headlights. It is 14 inches high, 14 inches wide and 19 inches
long. The middle of the handle bar contains the Step2 logo. Step2's contact
information is located on the rider's left side of the car. Children use
their feet to propel the toy.
Sold at: Target and other retailers from January 2012 through August 2012
for about $25.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children and contact Step2 to receive a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: Step2; toll-free at (866) 860-1887, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.step2.com, and click on the "View
Details" link under Recall Information for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13049.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 21, 2012
Release #13-046
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 739-4120
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Recalls Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit Due to Risk
of Magnet Ingestion Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kit
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio
Manufacturer: Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts, of China
Hazard: Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose,
posing an ingestion hazard to young children. If swallowed, these magnets
can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues,
causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal
injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that,
when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body. Before
assembly, the product resembles a pumpkin that has been cut in half. The
kit comes with various foam pieces that are used to decorate the outer
pumpkin shell and has six small magnets that hold the pieces together. The
product is packaged in a round, clear plastic container.
Sold at: The recalled products were sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and
Craft Stores nationwide from August of 2012 to October of 2012 for
approximately $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kit and return
it for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store.
Consumer Contact: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll free at 888-739-4120,
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at
http://www.joann.com/ -
go to the PRODUCT RECALL link on the bottom right
corner of the page
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13046.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at
info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
1. LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13031.html
2. LaJobi Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13032.html
3. Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk
of Fire,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13033.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2012
Release #13-031
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 400-4638
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: LG Electric Ranges
Units: About 161,000
Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea
Hazard: Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being
switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during
use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: LG has received 80 reports of incidents involving
burners failing to turn off or the temperature setting increasing
unexpectedly during use. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled ranges involve models LRE30451, LRE30453,
LRE30755, LRE30757, and LRE30955ST. They were sold in black, white and
stainless steel and with a smooth black ceramic glass top cooking surface.
The recalled ranges have serial numbers starting with 512, 601, 602, 603,
604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706,
707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809,
810, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, and 906. The model and serial numbers can be
found on a label that can be seen by opening the storage drawer at the base
of the unit. The electric ranges are about 47˝ inches tall to the top
of the backguard, 29 inches wide and 28 inches deep.
Sold at: Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears, and regional appliance retailers
nationwide from January 2006 to June 2010 for between $800 and $1999.
Manufactured in: South Korea and Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact LG to schedule a free in-home
repair. Consumers whose burner heat setting cannot be regulated by using
the controls or who experience problems with a cooktop burner remaining on,
should immediately stop using the recalled electric range until it is
repaired.
Consumer Contact: LG; toll-free at (855) 400-4638, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, or www.LG.com/us
and click on Public Notices in the Customer Services section for more
information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13031.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2012
Release #13-032
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 266-2848
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
LaJobi Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Graco(r)-branded Avalon Glider Rockers with Ottoman and
Complete Nursery Solution (CNS) Box 2 / Katelyn Nursery Solution Glider
Rockers
Units: About 33,000 Avalon rockers and 5,600 CNS Box 2 / Katelyn glider
rockers
Importer: LaJobi, Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.
Hazard: The base of the glider rocker can crack or break, posing a fall
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm have received 26 reports of the
Avalon glider rockers breaking. In one incident, the occupant fell to the
ground and sustained a minor injury. CPSC and the firm have received two
reports of the CNS Box 2 glider rocker breaking with no injuries.
Description: This recall involves two models of wooden glider rockers:
Graco-branded Avalon and CNS Box 2/ Katelyn Nursery Solution Glider. Both
products were sold in classic cherry, classic white and espresso wood
finishes with sandstone colored fabric covered seats. The Avalon model
comes with an ottoman. Only the rockers are affected by the recall. The
Graco logo, products' item numbers, name and the place of manufacture are
printed on the label located underneath the front part of the seat.
Glider | Model # | Wood Finish
Avalon | 1062335-065 | Espresso
Avalon | 1062335-071 | Espresso
Avalon | 1062381-065 | Classic White
Avalon | 1062381-071 | Classic White
Avalon | 1062384-065 | Classic Cherry
Avalon | 1062384-071 | Classic Cherry
Avalon | 5827914 | Classic Cherry
Avalon | 8529752 | Classic White
Avalon | 9382976 | Espresso
CNS/Katelyn | 7822758 | Classic Cherry
CNS/Katelyn | 6858104 | Classic White
CNS/Katelyn | 8971382 | Espresso
Sold at: The Avalon model was sold at Burlington and other mass retail
stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com from
December 2009 to October 2012 for about $170. The CNS Box 2 / Katelyn model
was sold exclusively online at Walmart.com from November 2011 to October
2012 for about $135.
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers and
contact LaJobi to receive a free replacement base for the glider rocker.
Consumer Contact: LaJobi toll free at (888) 266-2848 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday or website at www.lajobi.com and click on Recalls
for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13032.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2012
Release #13-033
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 406-9180
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of
Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Signature Command(tm) (electronically) Controlled Direct
and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts
Units: About 15,000
Manufacturer: Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky.
Hazard: A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the
unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic,
Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and
inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from
11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to
11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent
the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six
digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is
printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side
control door.
Sold at: Hearth dealers and distributors nationwide between October 2011
and October 2012 for between $1,030 and $8,160.
Manufactured in: United States and Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace
using the master control switch on the command center which is located
inside the control door. Consumers should contact Monessen Hearth Systems
Company to arrange a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Monessen Hearth Systems; toll-free at (877) 406-9180,
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or website www.mhsc.com and
click on "Recall Notice: Signature Command Defect" for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13033.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at
info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2012
Release #13-028
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Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 584-3648
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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Master Forge Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fire and
Burn Hazards; Made by Guangdong Vanward Electric
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or
attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Master Forge Gas Grills
Units: About 37,000 in the U.S.
Manufacturer: Guangdong Vanward Electric Co., Ltd., of China
Importer: L G Sourcing, Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Hazard: If improperly installed, the hose connecting the gas tank
and regulator to the burner control can touch the burner box and cause the
hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Guangdong Vanward is aware of two reports of
hoses melting and rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Master Forge four-burner gas
grills with a single-door base. "Master Forge" is written on the grill's
hood. The model number GD4825 is located on a label inside the door of the
grill's base. "Item 94227" is written on the cover of the instruction
manual.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from November 2011
through May 2012 for about $270.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and
inspect the grill to make sure that the gas hose runs along the outside of
the grill cabinet and passes through the round hole in the side panel.
Consumers should contact Guangdong Vanward Electric for revised instructions
and a warning label to apply to the grill that shows how to properly install
the hose and the regulator.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Guangdong
Vanward Electric toll-free at (888) 584-3648 between 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.
ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's recall website at
www.94227info.com
Master Forge Gas Grill
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still
interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly
related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same
product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on
SaferProducts.govCPSC
is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or
death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under
the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from
consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually.
CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that
pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to
ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools,
cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in
the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the
past 30 years.
Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any
other recalled product.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to:
SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's
Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the
hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and
product safety information at www.cpsc.gov.
To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to
www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
    
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Report an Unsafe Product:
http://SaferProducts.gov
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 2, 2012
Release #13-026
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 236-9424
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Portable Generators Recalled by Champion Power Equipment Due to Fire
Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell
or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Portable generators
Units: About 8,600
Manufacturer: Champion Power Equipment, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.
Hazard: Fuel can leak from the generator's carburetor, posing a fire
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 11 reports of fuel leaking from the
generators, including eight reports of the generators catching fire and two
of property damage.
Description: This recall involves two models of Champion Power Equipment
portable generators. Both models have a black frame with black and yellow
control panels, a bar handle and two wheels.
Model number 41332 has an open frame. The words "Champion Power Equipment"
are on the control panel and "8250 starting watts" and "6500 running watts"
are on the side of the fuel tank.
Model number 41532 has side panels that cover the long sides of the fuel
tank. The words "Champion Power Equipment" are on the side panel above the
control panel, and "9000 starting watts" and "7000 running watts" are on
the control panel.
The model number and serial number are located on the side of the generator
with the handle, on a tag on the crossbar above the yellow generator end
cap.
Serial Number Range for Model Number 41332: 11NOV2600701 to 11NOV2601500
Serial Number Ranges for Model Number 41532: 11NOV1400151 to 11NOV1400360,
11DEC0700001 to 11DEC0700720, 11DEC1301077 to 11DEC1402602, 11DEC2201801 to
11DEC2203600, 11DEC2501531 to 11DEC2503330, 11DEC2801073 to 11DEC2801325
Sold exclusively at: Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from December 2011
through July 2012 for about $699.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled generators immediately and
contact Champion Power Equipment for a free repair kit to be installed by an
authorized dealer. The consumer may also return the unit to Costco for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact: Champion Power Equipment; toll-free at (855) 236-9424,
from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, e-mail
support@cpeauto.com, or online at www.championpowerequipment.com, then
click on the red "Important Product Recall Notice" link for more
information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13026.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types
of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths
and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, visit
www.saferproducts.gov, or contact CPSC's Hotline at
info@cpsc.gov, (800)
638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To join a CPSC e-mail
subscription list, please go to
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.
Consumers can obtain recall and general safety information by logging on to
CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.
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(www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
Report an Unsafe Product: www.SaferProducts.gov
Thank you.
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