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1. Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems Due to Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11043.html
2. Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11045.html
3. Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11046.html
4. CPSC Educates New Parents on Safe Babywearing http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11044.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
November 19, 2010
Release #11-043
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 637-6639
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Motorized Awnings Recalled by Somfy Systems 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Motorized Awnings
Units: About 4,600
Importer: Somfy Systems Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Hazard: The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Sunea CMO RTS motor used to operate retractable awnings. The awning motor heads are silver and black-colored. "Somfy" is printed on the motor head. Motor heads that are entirely black in color are not included in this recall. The Sunea CMO RTS model numbers included in this recall are 525A2, 535A2 and 550R2. The model number is printed on a label on the motor tube.
Sold at: Awning dealers and retailers nationwide from December 2009 through September 2010.
Manufactured in: France
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled awning motors and the awning's manual crank and unplug and/or pull the circuit breaker to protect against anyone using the awning. Contact Somfy Systems to receive free installation of a replacement awning motor.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Somfy Systems at (800) 637-6639 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.somfysystems.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/prhtml11/11043.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
November 19, 2010
Release #11-045
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 743-3372
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Full Speed Ahead Crank Sets Used By Numerous Bicycle Manufacturers Recalled Due To Crash 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: Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makers of bicycles
Units: About 9,300
Importer: Full Speed Ahead, of Woodinville, Wash.
Manufacturer: TH Industries, of Taiwan
Hazard: If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: Full Speed Ahead has received 11 reports of incidents, including two cases where injuries have been reported.
Description: A crank set is the component of the bicycle that the chain and pedals attach to for pedaling. The recalled models are either painted black with "Gossamer" printed in white on the arm or white with "Gossamer" printed in black on the arm. There are two drive gears (referred to as "double") on the crank set. The recalled crank arms were assembled as original equipment on the following bicycle models:
Bianchi 2010 Sempre Ultegra
Cannondale 2010 CAAD9 5, CAAD9 5 Feminine; 2010 Six Carbon 5; 2010 Slice 4, Slice 4 Nytro, Slice 5; 2010 Synapse Carbon 4, Carbon 4 Feminine, Carbon 5; 2011 CAAD10 5 105, CAAD10 5 105 Feminine; 2011 Slice 5, Slice 5 Womens; 2011 SuperSix 5 105, SuperSix 5 105 Womens; 2011 Synapse Carbon 4 Rival, Carbon 4 Rival Womens, Carbon 5; 2011 CAAD8 5 105; 2011 CAADX 105 Cyclocross
Felt 2011 F75, 2011 F75X
Fuji 2010 ACR 1.0, 2010 ACR 2.0, 2010 ACR 3.0
Quintana Roo 2010 CD.0.1
Litespeed 2010 C3
Raleigh 2011 RX 1.0, 2010 RX 1.0
Scattante 2010 CFR Comp
Gossamer BB30 non-drive crank arms that are included in the recall have serial numbers beginning with 10B, 10C, and 10D. Serial numbers are located on the backside of the crank arm by pedal threads (see pictures below).
Note: MegaExo model Gossamer cranksets and Gossamer BB30 cranksets with three drive gears (referred to as "triple" cranksets) are not involved in this recall.
Sold as: Assembled as standard original equipment on the bicycles listed. Sold by independent bicycle retailers nationwide from February 2010 through October 2010.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge.
Consumer Contact: For additional information on obtaining a free replacement non-drive crank arm, contact Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, via email to recall@fullspeedahead.com, or visit the firm's website at www.fullspeedahead.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/prhtml11/11045.html
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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 19, 2010
Release #11-046
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 268-6867
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By VOS Sports Due To Strangulation 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: Hooded jackets and sweatshirts
Units: About 11,700
Distributor: VOS Sports Inc., City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard: The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) , which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves all children's hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstring sold under the brand name "VOS Sports." The sweatshirt and jackets were sold in assorted sizes including S-M or L and in up to 14 colors. "VOS Sports" and "RN#94353" are printed on the sewn-in label.
Style Number | Colors | Description | Sizes
A1071 Nylon Jacket | black, navy, Hunter green, gold, royal, burgundy, red | hood drawstrings | Small & Medium
B300 Nylon Jacket | black, Carolina blue, green, gold, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue, white | hood & waist drawstrings | Small, Medium, Large
B600 Nylon Jacket | black, Carolina blue, green, Kelly green, maroon, navy, red, royal blue | hood & waist drawstrings | Small, Medium, Large
B700 Nylon Jacket | black/black, black/ blue, black/red, navy/gold, navy/navy | hood drawstrings | Small, Medium
B900 Sweatshirt | black, brown, Carolina blue, charcoal, gold, grey, green, maroon, navy, orange, purple, red, royal blue | hood drawstrings | Small, Medium
1066 Nylon Jacket | white, black | hood & waist drawstrings | Small, Medium, Large
Sold at: Various sweatshirts and jacket outlet stores nationwide from January 2005 through February 2010 for approximately between $17 and $34.
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard or contact VOS Sports Inc. for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact VOS Sports Inc. toll-free at (888) 268-6867 between 8:30 am and 5 pm. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.vossports.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/prhtml11/11044.html
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