1. Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10353.html
2. Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10354.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
September 23, 2010
Release #10-353
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 719-4442
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Molenaar LLC Recalls Night Lights Due to Fire and 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Products: Electroluminescent night lights
Units: About 315,000
Manufacturer: Molenaar LLC of Willmar, Minn.
Hazard: The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of 4 incidents of the night lights melting, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, Model No. 2017, is square-shaped with a rounded top. The night lights glow green when plugged into an electrical outlet. "71980 U.S.A." is molded into the night light's back panel, just above the brass outlet prongs. The night lights may have the brand names or logos of various companies printed on the front.
Sold at: The recalled night lights were distributed free as promotional products by various companies imprinted with various company names between October 2001 and November 2009.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and throw them away.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Molenaar at (877) 719-4442 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.miline.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/prhtml10/10353.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
September 23, 2010
Release #10-354
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 756-6996
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (770) 751-2211
Siemens Recalls Circuit Breakers 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: Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos
Units: About 2.2 million
Importer: Siemens Industry Inc., of Alpharetta, Ga.
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Siemens has received one report of a circuit breaker spring clip that broke during installation. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers (circuit breakers that come with an electrical panel), and meter combos (contain a load center and a meter socket). "Siemens" or "Murray," date codes 0610 or 0710 and the catalog number are printed on a label on the side of the circuit breakers. Date codes between June 2010 through August 2010 are stamped on the inside of the metal box of the load centers and meter combos. The catalog number for the load centers and meter combos is printed on a label inside the metal box door and on the packaging.
Product / Date Codes / Catalog Numbers
Circuit Breakers / 0610, 0710 / Q115, Q120, Q130, Q215, Q230, Q250, MP115, MP115U, MP120, MP130, MP215, MP230, MP230U, MP250
Load Centers / Jun 23 2010 - Aug 25 2010 / G2020B1100CP, G3030B1100CP, G4040B1200CUSGP, LC4040B1200P, G3040B1200CP, G3040L1200CP, G4040B1200CP, G3030B1150CP, W3040B1200CP, G1624L1125CP, W4040B1200CP
Meter Combo / Jun 23 2010 - Aug 25 2010 / JA2040B1200SP
Sold at: The Home Depot, Lowes, other hardware and building supply stores and numerous electrical distributors nationwide from June 2010 through August 2010 for between $2.50 to $235.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Siemens for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Siemens at (800) 756-6996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.usa.siemens.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/prhtml10/10354.html
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