Guest guest Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 >1. Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09169.html> >2. Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09170.html> >3. Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09171.html> > > >************************************************************** > >1. News from CPSC >U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission >Office of Information and Public Affairs >Washington, DC 20207 > >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >March 26, 2009 >Release # 09-169 > >Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 932-1778 >CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 >CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 >Electrolux Media Contact: (614) 761-2633 > >Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries > >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: Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums > >Units: About 320,000 > >Distributor: Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. > >Hazard: The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. > >Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including swollen hands and irritation to the eyes from contact with battery powder. > >Description: This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have 9.6-volts printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. > >EL1000A - Pronto >EL1000B - Pronto >EL1000BX - Pronto >EL1000BZ - Pronto >PE1000B - Precision >EL1005A - Ergorapido >EL1006A - Ergorapido >Sold at: Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100. > >Manufactured in: China > >Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries. > >Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.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/prhtml09/09169.html > > >************************************************************** > > >2. News from CPSC >U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission >Office of Information and Public Affairs >Washington, DC 20207 > >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >March 26, 2009 >Release # 09-170 > >Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 426-7378 >CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 >CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 > >Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock 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: AC Adaptor used with ThinkVision Soundbars > >Units: About 230 > >AC Adaptor Distributer: Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.C. > >Hazard: The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers. > >Incidents/Injuries: None reported. > >Description: Lenovo sold the AC Adaptors as part of the ThinkVision Soundbar option. The FRU part number 89P8571 with date code 200810 is located on the back of the adaptor. > >Sold by: Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide from October 2008 through January 2009, as an accessory for about $30. > >Manufactured in: China > >Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled AC Adaptor and contact Lenovo to receive a free replacement part. > >Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.lenovo.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/prhtml09/09170.html > > >************************************************************** > > >3. News from CPSC >U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission >Office of Information and Public Affairs >Washington, DC 20207 > >FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE >March 26, 2009 >Release # 09-171 > >Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 967-3450 >CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 >CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 > >Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels 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: Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters > >Units: About 500 > >Manufacturer: Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich. > >Hazard: The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard. > >Incidents/Injuries: Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported. > >Description: These filters are used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters, or fuel funnel pre-filters, with the model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. The red fabric mesh filters were available in two sizes, small and large, and in two different shapes to accommodate various sizes of fueling funnels. The name of the manufacturer, Outerwears, is the only marking on the product. > >Sold at: Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25. > >Manufactured in: United States > >Remedy: Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund. > >Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Outerwears Inc. at (800) 967-3450 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, from Monday to Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outerwears.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/prhtml09/09171.html > > > >******************************************************** > >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 www.cpsc.gov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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