Guest guest Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 This message contains the following: 1. Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10098.html 2. Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10099.html ************************************************** 1. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2010 Release # 10-098 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 544-7822 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Jide Trading Recalls Toy Military Figure 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Military toy figure Units: 2100 Importer: Jide Trading, Inc., of Commerce, Calif. Hazard: The surface paint on the toy contains excessive levels of lead violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The mini military toy set is packaged on a blister card and includes a male military figure about four inches in height with various accessories. Sold by: Dollar Stores and other discount stores from November 2008 to April 2009. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Jide Trading for a full refund or replacement toy. Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Jide Trading toll free at (866) 544-7822 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jidetrading.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/prhtml10/10098.html ************************************************** 2. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 6, 2010 Release # 10-099 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 444-6742 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe's Stores Due to Fire and Burn 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 products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills Units: About 10,000 Manufacturer: Sagittarius Sporting Goods, of China Importer: L G Sourcing Inc., of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Hazard: The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported. Description: This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name "Master Forge" is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill. Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from September 2009 through November 2009 for about $500. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills and contact Sagittarius to obtain a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sagittarius at (800) 444-6742 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday. 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/prhtml10/10099.html ******************************************************** 'CPSC 2.0' Launches Product Safety Agency into Social Media -- Learn more at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09346.html * Visit our new 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 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. 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 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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