1. Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11049.html
2. L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11050.html
3. Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11051.html
4. Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11052.html
5. Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11053.html
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1. Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2010
Release #11-049
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 770-3214
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Stainless Steel Carafes Recalled by J & H International Due to Burn 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: Kitchentrend Stainless Steel Carafe
Units: About 36,000 units
Importer: J & H International, of Morris Plains, N.J.
Hazard: The handle can come loose from the body of the carafe and cause liquid to spill, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Kitchentrend 1-liter stainless steel carafes with model number P0930-X02. The insulated carafe has a chrome-plated plastic top with a black plastic base and is lined with glass. "Kitchentrend" and the model number can be found on the packaging.
Sold at: Macy's & Macys.com from September 2010 through October 2010 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled carafe immediately and return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact J & H International anytime at (800) 770-3214.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11049.html
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2. L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2010
Release #11-050
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 555-9717
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
L.L.Bean Recalls Folding Camp Rockers Due to Fall 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: Folding Camp Rockers
Units: About 2,300
Retailer: L.L.Bean, of Freeport, Maine
Distributor: MacSports Inc., of La Verne, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic anchors attaching the fabric seat back to the frame can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: L.L.Bean has received six reports of the plastic anchors breaking, resulting in four reports of falls. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves L.L.Bean folding camp rockers with a fabric cover and a steel frame. The rockers have a fabric/mesh seat and back and a cup holder on the right armrest. "L.L.Bean" is printed on the seat back. Rockers with the number RNR113 and RNR114 listed on the white tag under the seat are included in the recall. Folding camp rockers with fabric anchors are not included in this recall.
Sold exclusively at: L.L.Bean stores nationwide, llbean.com and through the L.L.Bean catalog from April 2009 through July 2010 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rockers with plastic anchors and contact L.L.Bean to receive a free replacement rocker.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact L.L.Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.llbean.com/recall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11050.html
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3. Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2010
Release #11-051
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 244-2110
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Bosch Hammer Drills Due to Electrical 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 Product: Bosch hammer drills
Units: About 20,000 units
Importer: Robert Bosch Tool Corporation, of Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Hazard: The models have a grounding system and trigger switch that could cause ground wire abrasion and/or ground connector failure posing a shock hazard. In addition, the switch trigger could become stuck in the "on" position posing an injury hazard to the user.
Incidents: None
Description: Bosch 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drill with model number HD19-2, HD19-2D, HD19-2L and 1/2 inch 2-Speed Hammer Drills with model number HD 21-2 are included in this recall. "BOSCH" is printed in red lettering on the side of the drills.
Sold at: Home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and various distributors from September 2009 through August 2010 for between about $140 and $220.
Manufactured in: Switzerland
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hammer drill and return hammer drill to Robert Bosch Tool Corporation for repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch toll-free at (866) 244-2110 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Boschtools.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/prhtml11/11051.html
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4. Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2010
Release #11-052
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 543-0642
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Metallic Taper Candles Sold Exclusively at Yankee Candle Stores Recalled by General Wax & Candle Company 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: Silver and Gold Metallic Taper Candles
Units: About 33,000
Manufacturer: General Wax & Candle Company, of North Hollywood, Calif.
Hazard: The metallic paint can ignite on the candles, posing a risk of fire.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: This recall involves 10 inch metallic silver and gold taper candles. The price "$1.99" and the UPC code 609032492687 or 609032492694 are printed on the candles' plastic wrapping.
Sold exclusively at: Yankee Candle stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for about $2.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Yankee Candle store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.generalwaxrefund.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/prhtml11/11052.html
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5. Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2010
Release #11-053
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 280-8419
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Meijer Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters 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: Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters
Units: About 6,700
Importer: Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Manufacturer: Ningbo Dongji Electronic Tech Co. LTC, of Ningbo, Dongki, China
Hazard: The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Meijer has received two reports of incidents involving fires that resulted in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Touch Point PTC oscillating ceramic heater with model number PTC-902 and serial numbers between 35005-43008. Model and serial numbers are located on a sticker on the bottom of the heater. The grey/silver colored heaters are about 10 inches tall and have a screen across the front.
Sold exclusively at: Meijer stores in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Ohio from October 2009 through October 2010 for about $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.meijer.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/prhtml11/11053.html
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