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: Perfect Pullup
Units: About 7,000
Importer: Perfect Fitness, of Mill Valley, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic handle on the recalled product can crack posing a fall injury hazard for the user.
Incidents/Injuries: Perfect Fitness received approximately 2,200 reports of cracking of the original handles, with 38 complaints of injuries that included bruises, strains and sprains.
Description: This recall involves Perfect Pullup, an adjustable height pull-up bar that is installed in a doorway with screw-in holders. The recalled handles have a rectangular shape, are silver colored with a red hook, and display the Perfect Pullup logo in white lettering across the top. The recalled models were manufactured between December 2007 and April 2008.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide, on their websites and on Amazon.com from January 2008 through present for about $90.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handles and contact Perfect Fitness to order a free handle replacement kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (877) 974-7733 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.perfectonline.com/handleexchange
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
Perfect Pullup Recalled by Perfect Fitness Due to Fall Injury Hazard
Friday, February 25, 2011
Urgent Recall on Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers Which May Contain Undeclared Milk and Undeclared Food Coloring Additives
Haddon House of Medford, New Jersey is recalling Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers (UPC 076606-710889), because it may contain undeclared milk and food coloring additives used to create the cheese powder listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
The Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers was distributed in the following states and was distributed by Haddon House Food Products to numerous retailers: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, Washington, DC, WV, WI.
Specific information on how the product can be identified is as follows. This recall includes all lot numbers. Product is packed in a semi transparent cellophane package red in color with a black and white logo ASIAN Gourmet – Rice Crackers – Cheese. The UPC number of 076606-710889 can be found on the back of the package next to the Nutritional Panel.
As of this date, no illnesses have been reported due to this recall. This recall was initiated when it was discovered the following ingredients had not been included on the products’ ingredient statement: the ingredients of the cheese powder (Cheese Solids, Milk Solids, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride, FD & C Yellow 5, FD & C Yellow 6, Silicon Dioxide). The packaging does not declare the milk allergen.
This is a voluntary recall. Anyone possessing this product may return it to their place of purchase for a full refund. Please address any questions or concerns you have pertaining to the recall of Asian Gourmet Cheese Rice Crackers to Steve Spatzier, Haddon House Food Products, Inc., telephone 1-800-257-6174 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday eastern standard time.
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Pier 1 Imports Recalls Golden Tea Lights Due to Fire Hazard
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: Golden tea lights sold with ornament tea light holders
Units: About 370,000 tea lights in United States and 30,000 tea lights in Canada
Importer: Pier 1 Imports(r), of Fort Worth, Texas
Hazard: The flame from the tea lights can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries/Incidents: The firm has received four reports of high flames. In one of these incidents, the consumer suffered a minor burn.
Description: This recall involves all tea lights in golden tin cups sold in sets of five with either the Red Ornament Tea Light Holder (SKU 2473959) or the White Ornament Tea Light Holder (SKU 2473961). The SKU number is found on the packaging.
Sold exclusively at: Pier 1 Imports stores from September 2010 through January 2011 for between $2 and $8.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tea lights and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports store to receive new tea lights.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Pier 1 Imports' website at www.pier1.com
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Le Creuset Recalls Glass Lids Due to Laceration Hazard
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: Le Creuset glass lids
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Le Creuset of America Inc., of Early Branch, S.C.
Hazard: The glass lids can crack or break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Le Creuset has received five reports of lids breaking in use. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Le Creuset glass lids sold after October 2010. The clear glass lids measure between about 9 inches (24 cm) and about 12 inches (30 cm) and have "Le Creuset" stamped on the metal handles. The affected models include: 24cm glass lid, 28cm glass lid, and 30cm glass lid (including 30cm glass lids sold as part of the Le Creuset Forged Hard-Anodized 30cm Shallow Casserole with Lid set.).
Sold at: Le Creuset and other retailers nationwide from October 2010 through January 2011 for $20 for individual glass lids and $160 when part of a casserole set.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these lids immediately and return them to Le Creuset for a full refund of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the Le Creuset toll-free at (866) 747-0186 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Le Creuset at lidsvoluntaryrecall@lecreuset.com or visit the company's website at www.lecreuset.com/en-us/
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Remote Control Systems Recalled by Niles Audio Due to Fire Hazard
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: Remote control systems for entertainment electronics
Units: About 4,160
Manufacturer: Niles Audio Corp., of Miami, Fla.
Hazard: If the battery falls from the remote control during handling, it can rupture and smoke or ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received four reports of batteries falling from the remote control system during handling; one of the batteries ignited and singed a carpet and the other three smoked.
Description: This recall involves the Niles iRemoteTS and iC2 remote control systems. These are wireless remote control devices that are designed to operate audio, video and home theater systems from a single remote control. The iRemoteTS measures 5.4 by 6.2 by 1.25 inches. The Niles logo is featured in the top-left corner of the unit. The iC2 measures 5.2 by 3 by 7.5 inches. "iC2" and the Niles logo are printed on the front of the unit.
Sold at: Authorized dealers and distributors of audio/video equipment between January 2008 and September 2010 for about $1,300 for the iRemoteTS and $1,000 for the iC2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Niles Audio to schedule an in-home repair to receive a replacement battery and a more secure battery cover. Consumers should not attempt to open the battery compartment. Niles Audio is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled remote control systems.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Niles Audio at (800) 667-3991 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.nilesaudio.com/recall
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Resistance Stretch Tubing Recalled by EB Brands Due to Injury Hazard
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: Resistance Stretch Tubing
Units: About 29,700
Importer: EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York
Hazard: The handle on the tubing, also called bands, can break or detach while in use, causing the tubing or handle to strike the user and posing an injury hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: One report of an incident involving a bone injury.
Description: This recall involves Everlast Resistance Stretch Tubing, Everlast Pilates Stretch Tubing, Sportline Resistance Stretch Tubing and Pineapple Pilates Stretch Tubing, used for exercise and stretching. The tubing comes in yellow, blue or black with black handles. The words "2404", "2001 EB Sport Group" and "Made in China" are molded on the handles. A list of affected lot numbers is available on the firm's website.
Sold at: Sporting goods retailers from March 2010 through December 2010 for between $13 and $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact EB Brands for a free replacement product or a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ebbrands.com
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Upsher-Smith Laboratories Announces Expansion of Voluntary Nationwide Recall. Affected Products Include Amantadine, Amlodipine, Androxy, Baclofen, Bethanechol, Jantoven® and Oxybutynin
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., of Maple Grove, Minnesota is voluntarily expanding its previously announced recall of Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3 mg Tablets to include additional products that were packaged on the same packaging line between May 17, 2010 and November 17, 2010. The company is initiating the recall as a precautionary measure after a bottle labeled as Jantoven® Warfarin Sodium, USP, 3 mg Tablets was found by a retail pharmacy to contain tablets at a higher, 10 mg strength.
At Upsher-Smith, patient safety is of foremost concern. The substitution of warfarin, or any other product, may lead to a change in the therapeutic effect of the intended drug.
Consistent, continuous dosing of any product is necessary for optimal care for many ill patients. Patients should check with their health care provider regarding the appropriateness of their current therapy prior to making any change.
The expanded recall includes the following products:
| Product | Batch Number | Expiration Date | Product Identification |
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| Amantadine 100 mg (100-ct bottles) | 284166 | Aug-12 | Peach; imprinted AMT, 832 |
| Amantadine 100 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280603 | Jul-12 | Peach; imprinted AMT, 832 |
| Amantadine 100 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283797 | Jul-12 | Peach; imprinted AMT, 832 |
| Amlodipine 5 mg (90-ct bottles) | 280564 | May-12 | White; scored; imprinted ALP, 5, 832 |
| Amlodipine 5 mg (90-ct bottles) | 282661 | Aug-12 | White; scored; imprinted ALP, 5, 832 |
| Androxy 10 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283336 | Sep-12 | Green; scored; imprinted 86, 832 |
| Baclofen 10 mg (90-ct bottles) | 284651 | Sep-12 | White; scored; imprinted BAC, 10, 832 |
| Baclofen 10 mg (90-ct bottles) | 282346 | Aug-12 | White; scored; imprinted BAC, 10, 832 |
| Baclofen 10 mg (90-ct bottles) | 281664 | Aug-12 | White; scored; imprinted BAC, 10, 832 |
| Bethanechol 5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 282255 | Aug-12 | White; scored; imprinted BCL, 5, 832 |
| Bethanechol 10 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280569 | Jun-12 | White; scored; imprinted BCL, 10, 832 |
| Bethanechol 25 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280567 | Jun-12 | Yellow; scored; imprinted BCL, 25, 832 |
| Jantoven 1 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280617 | Mar-12 | Pink; scored; imprinted WRF, 1, 832 |
| Jantoven 1 mg (100-ct bottles) | 282872 | Jul-12 | Pink; scored; imprinted WRF, 1, 832 |
| Jantoven 2 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280598 | Jun-12 | Lavender; scored; imprinted WRF, 2, 832 |
| Jantoven 2.5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 281667 | Jul-12 | Green; scored; imprinted WRF, 2 ½, 832 |
| Jantoven 3 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280612 | Jun-12 | Tan; scored; imprinted WRF, 3, 832 |
| Jantoven 3 mg (100-ct bottles) | 284081 | Sep-12 | Tan; scored; imprinted WRF, 3, 832 |
| Jantoven 4 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283334 | Jul-12 | Blue; scored; imprinted WRF, 4, 832 |
| Jantoven 5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280581 | Jun-12 | Peach; scored; imprinted WRF, 5, 832 |
| Jantoven 5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283340 | Jul-12 | Peach; scored; imprinted WRF, 5, 832 |
| Jantoven 5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283459 | Sep-12 | Peach; scored; imprinted WRF, 5, 832 |
| Jantoven 5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283455 | Jun-12 | Peach; scored; imprinted WRF, 5, 832 |
| Jantoven 6 mg (100-ct bottles) | 282277 | Jun-12 | Teal; scored; imprinted WRF, 6, 832 |
| Jantoven 6 mg (100-ct bottles) | 284079 | Sep-12 | Teal; scored; imprinted WRF, 6, 832 |
| Jantoven 7.5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 280614 | Aug-12 | Yellow; scored; imprinted WRF, 7 ½, 832 |
| Jantoven 10 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283342 | Aug-12 | White; scored; imprinted WRF, 10, 832 |
| Jantoven 10 mg (100-ct bottles) | 282917 | Feb-12 | White; scored; imprinted WRF, 10, 832 |
| Oxybutynin 5 mg (100-ct bottles) | 283368 | Jul-13 | White; scored; imprinted 38, 832 |
Upsher-Smith Laboratories is working cooperatively with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to implement a nationwide recall as quickly and efficiently as possible.
The products affected were distributed to wholesalers, retail chains and independent pharmacies throughout the United States. The company is notifying its pharmacy customers and wholesalers, and arranging for the return of all recalled products. These products were packaged at the Upsher-Smith plant in Plymouth, Minnesota.
Consumers and pharmacists can call 1-877-492-4791 for more information and to access product details, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (EST).
Any adverse reactions may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
* Online: http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm9
* Regular Mail: Use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at: http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm10. Mail to address on the pre-addressed form.
* Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Nurses Choice Recalls Holiday Keepsake Newborn Mittens Due to Choking Hazard
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: Newborn Keepsake Mittens
Units: About 4,700
Manufacturer: Nurses Choice Corp. of Wilmington, N.C.
Hazard: Decorations on the mittens can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received one report of a decoration falling off a mitten. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The infant mittens are made of white cotton. They have candy cane, teddy bear and "2011" decorations glued on one side.
Sold at: The recalled products were distributed by hospitals nationwide for free to newborns from October 2010 to January 2011.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the mittens and contact Nurses Choice for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Nurses Choice at (800) 747-7076 from Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, by e-mail to info@nurses-choice.com or visit the company's website at www.nurses-choice.com
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Rechargeable Batteries in Video Baby Monitors Recalled to Replace by Summer Infant Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
/PRNewswire/ -- 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: Rechargeable batteries sold with certain Slim and Secure™ Video Monitors
Units: About 58,000
Importer: Summer Infant, of Woonsocket, R.I.
Manufacturer of Batteries: MP and BK, of China
Hazard: The battery in the handheld video monitor can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Summer Infant has received five reports of ruptured batteries, including three incidents of minor property damage. No injuries were reported.
Description: The recall involves Summer Infant Slim and Secure handheld color video monitors with unmarked, MP and BK rechargeable batteries. The Video Monitor is sold in either silver and white, model #02800; or pink and white, model #02805. It has receiver and camera components. The receiver is approximately 4 1/4" tall and 2 1/2" wide with a 2.5" LCD screen with the "Summer" logo printed in white on the bottom front. The camera is silver and white. Both the video monitor and receiver components come with A/C adapters but only the receiver unit contains a rechargeable battery. The batteries are unmarked or marked with letters MP or BK on the lower right corner of the battery. Batteries that are marked TCL are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Exclusively at Babies R Us from September 2009 to May 2010 for about $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the video baby monitors with the recalled batteries and contact Summer Infant to receive a postage paid envelope to return the defective battery in exchange for a free replacement battery. The monitor can continue to be used on AC power with power cord.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Summer Infant between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (800) 426-8627, or visit the firm's website at www.summerinfant.com.
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Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions
/PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Summer Infant Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I., is announcing the voluntary recall to provide new on-product label and instructions for about 1.7 million video baby monitors with electrical cords. The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib. Because of this serious strangulation risk, parents and caregivers should never place these and other corded cameras within three feet of a crib.
Over the past year, CPSC and the firm have received reports of two strangulation deaths of infants with the electrical cords of Summer Infant video baby monitors. In March 2010, a 10-month-old girl from Washington, D.C. strangled in her crib in the electrical cord of a Summer Infant video monitor. The monitor camera had been placed on top of the crib rail.
In November 2010, CPSC received a report of a six-month-old boy from Conway, S.C., who strangled in the electrical cord of a baby monitor placed on the changing table attached to the crib. In January 2011, CPSC learned the product involved was a Summer Infant video baby monitor.
CPSC and the firm are also aware of a near strangulation incident in which a 20-month-old boy from Pittsburg, Pa. was found in his crib with the camera cord wrapped around his neck. The Summer Infant monitor camera was mounted on the wall, but the child was still able to reach the cord. He was freed from the cord without serious injury.
Summer Infant has initiated a campaign to provide new on-product labels for electric cords and instructions to consumers with the recalled video monitors distributed between January 2003 and February 2011. The baby monitors were sold at major retailers, mass merchandisers, and juvenile products stores nationwide for between $60 and $300. They were sold in more than 40 different models, including handheld, digital, and color video monitors. All video monitors include both the camera (placed in the baby's room) and the hand held device (some models have 2 hand-held devices) which enable the caregiver to see and/or hear the baby from a specific distance. The brand "Summer" is found on the product.
The product was manufactured in China.
CPSC and Summer Infant urge parents to immediately check the location of the video monitors, including cameras mounted on the wall, and all electric cords to make sure the cords are out of arm's reach of their child. Consumers should contact Summer Infant toll-free at (800) 426-8627 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.summerinfant.com/Home/Product-Recall.aspx to receive a new permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk and revised instructions about how to safely mount camera and keep cords out of child's reach.
In October 2010, CPSC issued a safety alert warning consumers that there had been six reports of strangulation in baby monitor cords since 2004. Since that alert the number of death reports has risen to seven. CPSC has revised the safety alert Infants Can Strangle in Baby Monitor Cords.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Hoover Recalls WindTunnel Canister Vacuums Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
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: Hoover® WindTunnel Canister Vacuums
Units: About 142,000
Importer: Hoover Inc., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Hazard: The power cord between the power nozzle and the wand connector can short-circuit posing fire and shock hazards to consumers. This condition can occur even if the vacuum has been turned off but left plugged in.
Incidents/Injuries: Hoover has received 69 reports of overheating or electrical malfunction, including one report of fire and smoke damage, and two reports of carpet damage. There has been one report of a minor injury.
Description: This recall involves the Hoover WindTunnel Bagless Canister Vacuum model S3755. The vacuum is silver and black in color, and comes with a power nozzle. The model number can be found on a label on the bottom of the canister.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers, department stores and independent vacuum retailers nationwide and online from March 2003 to December 2008 for between $250 and $280.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuum cleaners and contact Hoover for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hoover toll-free at (888) 564-2066 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.hoover.com/windtunnelcanisterrecall
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters Due To Fire Hazard
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.
Type of Product: Portable electric heater
Units: About 107,500 units.
Manufacturer: Lasko Products Inc., of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard: An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lasko received a total of 36 reports of the electrical connection overheating with no reports of injury. There were 18 reports of minor burn damage to floors or carpets.
Description: The portable, electric, tower heaters are 20.5 inches tall x 8.25 inches wide x 9.25 inches deep. They are dark grey with silver front covers and black vent slats. The brand names Lasko or Air King are on the top, center of the front cover. The Lasko Model 5540 and Air King Model 8540 subject to this recall were manufactured in 2002 and have date codes that begin with a "2." The date code is on the label located on the bottom of the unit. The date code is a four-digit number on the bottom left area of the label, above the voltage number. Heaters with date codes beginning with "3," "4" or "5" are not subject to this recall.
Sold at: The Lasko Model 5540 was sold at Sam's Club and other retailers from September 2002 through early 2004 for $39 to $49. The Air King Model 8540 was sold primarily through the maintenance, repair and operating products supply company, W.W. Grainger Inc. from late 2002 to 2004 for approximately $80.00
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the heaters immediately and contact Lasko to receive a free replacement heater.
Consumer Contact: For additional information and pictures of affected models, visit Lasko's website at www.Laskoproducts.com, or call Lasko anytime, toll-free at (800) 363-8044.
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Friday, February 4, 2011
Sunbeam Products Inc. Recalls Convertible Irons Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond
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: Convertible Clothes Iron
Units: About 5,700
Distributor: Sunbeam Products Inc., Boca Raton, Fla.
Hazard: The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Sunbeam has received 17 reports of irons overheating and three reports of irons catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled product is the Sunbeam(r) Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS - 103. It is a blue and gray, hand-held garment iron that converts to a garment steamer. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010 for about $60
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the irons and contact Sunbeam for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sunbeam at (800) 656-9708 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.sunbeamconvertible.com
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