[infoshare] Fw: News from CPSC - Five Recalls
- From: "Luis Guerra" <brl50sky@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "NYI-L" <nyi-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 04:24:19 -0500
This message contains the following:
1. Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09097.html)
2. Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity's Rainforest(tm) Portable Play Yards Due
to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09098.html)
3. CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace
Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09099.html)
4. Bosch(r) and Siemens(r) Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances
Corporation Due to Fire Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09100.html)
5. Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09101.html)
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1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-097
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 262-0599
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Axiom Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard
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.
Name of Product: Children's Sunglasses
Units: About 5,300
Importer: Axiom International Inc., of Billings, Mont.
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The two tone sunglasses come in Spiderweb Blue and Spiderweb
Red with a spider web etched in between the eyes and "Made in China"
engraved on the right-hand side of the frame.
Sold by: Party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores
nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from
children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Axiom at (800) 262-0599
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web
site at www.axiomintl.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09097.html
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2. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-098
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 432-5437
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity's Rainforest(tm) Portable Play Yards Due to
Fall and Entrapment Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Rainforest(tm) Portable Play Yards manufactured by
Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.
Units: About 200,000
Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa.
(Note: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. have not responded to CPSC's request to
recall these products nor have they been responsive to consumer complaints
recently received.)
Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or
entrapment hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive
to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of
complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of
one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children
receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five
reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild
concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.
Description: The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a
bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a
Rainforest(tm) patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the
"Fisher-Price" logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF,
5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of
the legs underneath the play yard.
Sold at: Retailers and specialty children's stores nationwide from January
2007 through January 2009 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it
did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily
agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of
the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact
Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800)
432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com
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/prhtml09/09098.html
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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-099
Manufacturers' Recall Hotline: (800) 758-3688
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace
Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes
Remedy Changes for Registrations after May 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and
various home heating furnace, boiler, and high-temperature plastic vent
(HTPV) manufacturers are urging home owners who have not yet responded to
the previously-announced 1998 recall, to do so immediately. After May 1,
2009, the remedy consumers receive under the existing program, which has
been operating continuously for almost 11 years, will change.
The recall, first announced in February 1998, included about 250,000
Plexvent and Ultravent HTPV pipe systems attached to gas or propane furnaces
and boilers in homes. The HTPV pipes can crack or separate at the joints and
leak deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gas. The following table includes the
different remedies available to consumers with qualifying heating systems
vented with two leading brands of HTPV pipe - Plexvent and Ultravent.
For valid claims initiated on or before May 1, 2009, with remediation
completed and required documentation submitted by October 1, 2009: Plexvent
owners will receive a new, professionally-installed venting system free of
charge or a rebate up to $$400 towards purchase of a new, high-efficiency
appliance from the same manufacturer that does not require HTPV. Ultravent
owners will receive a new, professionally-installed venting system for about
$$250 or a rebate of $$250 towards purchase of a new, high-efficiency
appliance from the same manufacturer that does not require HTPV.
For valid claims initiated after May 1, 2009: Plexvent owners will receive a
rebate up to $$400 toward either an HTPV replacement system, or a new,
high-efficiency appliance from the same manufacturer that does not require
HTPV. Ultravent owners will receive a rebate up to $$250 toward either an
HTPV replacement system, or a new, high-efficiency appliance from the same
manufacturer that does not require HTPV.</p>
Consumers who register after May 1, 2009 and who choose to repair their
systems will be responsible for up-front payment of parts, labor and
permits, and will be responsible for arranging to have the work performed.
Consumers should determine whether they have a recalled HTPV pipe system by
checking the vent pipes attached to their natural gas or propane furnace or
boiler. Vent pipes subject to this recall can be identified as follows:
the vent pipes are plastic;
the vent pipes are colored gray or black;
"Plexvent," "Plexvent II" or "Ultravent" is stamped on the vent pipe or
printed on stickers placed on pieces used to connect the vent pipes; and
the vent pipes are located on furnaces (and the pipes go through the
sidewalls of structures) or on boilers.
Other plastic vent pipes, such as white PVC, are not included in the recall.
After checking the vent pipes, consumers should call (800) 758-3688 between
8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to sign up for HTPV pipe system
replacement. The following manufacturers are participating in this program:
Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc., Bard Manufacturing Co., Burnham Corp.,
Dunkirk Radiator Corp., Evcon Industries Inc., Heat Controller Inc.,
International Comfort Prod. Corp.(USA), Lennox Industries Inc., Nordyne
Inc., Peerless Heater Co., Pennco Inc., Plexco Inc., Raypak Inc., Rheem
Manufacturing Co., Slant/Fin Corp., The Trane Co., Trianco-Heatmaker Inc.,
Utica Boilers Inc., Vaillant Corp., Weil-McLain, Westcast Inc., York
International Corp.York International Corp.
CPSC reminds all consumers to have fuel-burning appliances professionally
inspected each year to check for cracks or separations in the vents that
could allow CO to leak into the home. In addition, CPSC recommends that
every home should have at least one CO alarm.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09099.html
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4. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-100
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 856-9226
Firm's Media Hotline: (310) 309-6611
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Bosch(r) and Siemens(r) Model Dishwashers Recalled by BSH Home Appliances
Corporation 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.
Name of Product: Bosch(r) and Siemens(r) Model Dishwashers
Units: About 476,500
Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard: An electrical component in certain model dishwashers can overheat,
posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: BSH Home Appliances has received 51 reports of
incidents, including 30 reports of fires resulting in property damage. No
injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves certain Bosch(r) and Siemens(r)
dishwashers manufactured from May 1999 through July 2005. The brand name is
printed on the dishwasher's front control panel. Model and serials numbers
are located inside the dishwasher door panel on the upper right side.
Brand / Model Numbers Must Begin With / Serial Numbers Must Begin With
Bosch / SHE43C, SHE44C / FD8503 - FD8507
Bosch / SHE46C, SHE56C / FD8501 - FD8505
Bosch / SHU33 / FD7905 - FD8505
Bosch / SHU42 / FD8407 - FD8505
Bosch / SHU432 / FD8004 - FD8211
Bosch / SHU43C, SHU53A / FD8205 - FD8507
Siemens / SL34A / FD8308 - FD8505
Sold at: Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from May 1999 through
December 2006 for between $550 and $1,100.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the listed model dishwashers
and contact the repair hotline for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the BSH Home
Appliances at (800) 856-9226 anytime or visit the brand's Web site at
www.boschappliances.com or www.siemens-home.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09100.html
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5. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2009
Release #09-101
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 808-3111
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Infantino Expands Recall of Infant Rattles Due to Choking 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.
Name of Product: Infantino Lion and Lamb Grabby Rattles(tm)
Units: About 131,000 (20,000 units were previously recalled in March 2008)
Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The tail-piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to
young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received 10 reports of the tail piece on
the rattle detaching since March 2008. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Infantino Lamb and Lion Grabby Rattles(tm) are
shaped like a lamb and lion respectively. Each has a ring-shaped body and an
Infantino elliptical logo stamped on the front right foot of the animal.
Rattles without tails on the animals and products with production codes of
0108 and 0508 are not affected by this recall. The production code is
printed behind the ear in a dial format with the year (08) in the middle of
a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle (01 or 05) that
indicates the month.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Babies "R" Us and other specialty stores nationwide from
May 2007 through September 2008 for between $3 and $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young
children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of
equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at
(888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit
the firm's Web site at www.infantino.com
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/prhtml09/09101.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the
public from unreasonable risks of serious 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, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can
obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
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