1. Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11016.html
2. Claire-Sprayway Recalls Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11017.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
October 21, 2010
Release #11-016
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 281-5310
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm Media Contact: (614) 761-2633
Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Electric Smoothtop Cooktops and Slide-In Ranges Recalled 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: Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON Smoothtop Electric Cooktops and Frigidaire Slide-in Ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays
Units: About 122,000
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: Liquids can pool under the control knob and cause the surface heating element to turn on unexpectedly, heat to temperatures other than expected and then not turn off, posing a risk of fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 70 reports of incidents, including three reports of fires that resulted in property damage. Three minor burn injuries were reported.
Description: This recall involves Frigidaire and Electrolux ICON smoothtop electric cooktops and Frigidaire slide-in ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. Model and serial numbers for the slide-in ranges can be found inside the oven door on the left side of the unit or on the underside surface on cooktop models. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:
Frigidaire Serial Number Range and Models:
Serial Number Range: NF501XXXXX through NF952XXXXX
Model Numbers: GLEC30S9EB, GLEC36S9EB, GLEC30S9EQ, GLEC36S9EQ, GLEC30S9ES, GLEC36S9ES, GLES389EB, GLES389EQ, GLES389ES, GLES389FB, GLES389FQ, GLES389FS, LEEC30S9FE, LEEC36S9FE, LES389FE, PLEC30S9EC,
PLEC36S9EC, PLES389EC, PLES399EC
Electrolux ICON Serial Number Range and Models:
Serial Number Range: NF501XXXXX through NF045XXXXX
Model Numbers: E30EC65ESS, E36EC65ESS
Sold at: Mass merchandise and independent retail stores from January 2005 through August 2010 for between $500 and $2,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled ranges or power off cooktops at the circuit breaker. Contact Electrolux for information on how to obtain a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux at (888) 281-5310 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.smoothtoprangerecall.com (Frigidaire) or www.cooktoprecall.com (Electrolux).
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11016.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
October 21, 2010
Release #11-017
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 416-7324
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Claire-Sprayway Recalls Fabric Protector Due to Respiratory 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: Fabric Protector
Units: About 73,500
Manufacturer: Claire-Sprayway Inc., of Addison, Ill.
Hazard: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 36 incidents of overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist, 34 of which involved coughing, wheezing or shortness of breath. One incident resulted in a serious respiratory injury.
Description: The recall involves fabric protector which is an aerosol coating used to protect fabric. The fabric protector was sold under the following brand names: Sprayway(r) No. 980 Industrial Fabric Protector; 3D Fabric Protector; Auto Brite Fabric Protector Guardatela; Auto Magic(r) Fabric Protector No. 91-S; Crystal Aire Products #680 Fabric Protector; Falcon Labs(r) Spotless Fabric Protector; Quiltprotect(tm) Spray; Robbie's(tm) Fabric Shield; Showcar Fabric Protector and Simoniz(r) System 5 Stain Sentry Fabric Protector. The can size is 13.5 oz., and the product code is located on the bottom of the can.
Sold at: Automotive supply, auto detailing, upholstery, textiles, furniture and fabric stores nationwide from January 2005 through August 2010 for about $10.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Claire-Sprayway to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Claire-Sprayway toll-free at (877) 416-7324 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's websites at www.clairemfg.com or www.spraywayinc.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/prhtml11/11017.html
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