1. GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11088.html
2. Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas Recalled by Pajamagram Due to Choking Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11089.html
3. Men's Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11090.html
4. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Hot Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11091.html
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1. GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2011
Release #11-088
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 593-8721
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers 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: GE and Professional Series Brand Dehumidifiers
Units: About 198,000
Importer: GEA Products L.P., of Louisville, Ky., and CEM Global LLC (Professional Series) of China
Manufacturer: GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Hazard: A component in the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Midea and GE have received a total of 14 reports of incidents involving smoke and fumes emitting from the unit and eight reports of fires. In six of the reported fire incidents, property damage extended beyond the unit. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves 30-pint and 40-pint portable dehumidifiers manufactured between November 2006 and August 2007, and during April 2008. The dehumidifiers are white with a front-loading water bucket. "GE" or "Professional Series" and digital controls are located on top of the dehumidifier. Model and serial numbers are located on the back of the dehumidifiers. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are:
Brand Model | Number Begins With: | Serial Number Begins With:
GE | AHK30LK, AHW30LK, AHM30LK, AHK40LK, AHH40LK, and AHM40LK | VL1, ZL1, AM1, DM1, FM1, GM1, HM1, LM1, MM1, RM1
CEM "Professional Series" | PS78303 | from C10102336010841 4100001 to C10102336010841 5103037
Sold at: Walmart, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Menards and other retail stores nationwide from February 2007 through June 2009 for between $140 and $180.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehumidifiers and contact Midea to determine if their product is included in the recall. Consumers with recalled dehumidifiers will return their product to an authorized service center for a free repair. Consumers should not return the recalled dehumidifiers to the place of purchase.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Midea toll-free at (877) 593-8721 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recallverification.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/prhtml11/11088.html
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2. Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas Recalled by Pajamagram Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2011
Release #11-089
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 262-1162
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas Recalled by Pajamagram Due to Choking 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: Hoodie Footie(tm) Infant and Toddler Footed Pajamas
Units: About 800
Importer: The Vermont Teddy Bear Co. Inc., dba Pajamagram, of Shelburne, Vt.
Hazard: The metal snaps that attach the hood to pajamas can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The Hoodie-Footie(tm) infant and toddler footed pajamas have a front zipper and a detachable hood. The style "Winter Whimsy" is red fleece with multi-colored penguins, snowmen and snowflake designs. They were sold in infant sizes 0 to 18 months and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. "Hoodie Footie," the size and the code GPU#SUNHFH1 or GPU#SUNHFH2 are printed on a label at the neck of the pajamas.
Sold at: Pajamagram catalogs and on the firm's website www.pajamagram.com from November 2010 through December 2010 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children and contact Pajamagram to receive free replacement pajamas plus a $25 gift card.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Vermont Teddy Bear Company/Pajamagram at (800) 262-1162 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.pajamagram.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/prhtml11/11089.html
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3. Men's Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2011
Release #11-090
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 999-6568
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Men's Sherpa Shirts Recalled by Foria International Due to Violation of Federal Flammability 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 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: Men's Fleece Sherpa Shirts
Units: About 20,800 units
Importer: Foria International Inc., of City of Industry, Calif.
Hazard: The shirts fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received two reports from consumers stating that the shirts quickly caught on fire. No injuries were reported.
Description: The recalled men's pullover Sherpa shirts have a four-snap placket and long sleeves with rib-knit cuffs. The shirts are made from 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester blend brushed Sherpa fleece in olive and burgundy. A "Norm Thompson" woven label is located at the center back neckline of the garments.
Sold at: Norm Thompson catalogs and website and at Norm Thompson Stores in Lake Oswego, Lincoln City, Troutdale, Portland, and Portland Airport, all in Oregon; and in North Conway, N.H. and Kearneysville, W.V. from September 2003 through November 2009 for about $45.00.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled shirts immediately and contact Foria International for information on returning the shirts for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Foria International toll free at (888) 999-6568 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.foria.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/prhtml11/11090.html
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4. Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Hot Kids Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2011
Release #11-091
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 946-8546
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets With Drawstrings Recalled by Hot Kids 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: Children's hooded sweatshirts and jackets
Units: About 18,000
Distributor: Mejoong Corp. dba Hot Kids
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 children's sweatshirts and jackets sold in sizes 2 through 12. The items are made of various materials and were sold in 13 colors and various prints. The brand names MJC, Hot Kids or MJ Collection are printed on the sewn-in label at the neck.
Style Number | Description | Material | Color | Sizes
805 | Hooded sweatshirt | Cotton | Gray, pink, black, burgundy | Kids 4-20
806 | Hooded sweatshirt | Cotton | Gray | Kids 4-20
903 | Hooded sweatshirt | Polyester | Black, brown | Kids 2-18
2056 | Hooded flannel shirt | Cotton | Black/white | Kids 2-18
2059 | Hooded plaid jacket | Cotton | Black/white, pink/black, purple/black, red/black | Kids 2-14
4010 | Jacket | Polyester | Black/white, pink/black, purple/black, red/black | Kids 2-14
4015 | Hooded sweatshirt | Cotton Navy, white, pink, charcoal, black, burgundy | Kids 4-20
4049 | Hooded sweatshirt | Cotton | Navy, red, burgundy, gray, blue, pink, green | Kids 4-18
4116-B | Hooded plaid jacket | Cotton | Blue, white | Kids 2-18
4121 | Two-piece sports outfit | Polyester | Black, navy, red, green Kids | 2-18
4122 | Hooded sweatshirt | Cotton | Black Kids | 4-20
4123 | Hooded sweatshirt | Cotton | Black, red, heather, gray Kids | 4-20
5027 | Hooded plaid jacket | Cotton | Black, purple, white Kids | 2-18
Sold at: The Hot Kids Store in Los Angeles and from nationwide wholesalers from June 2002 through January 2010 for between $6 and $15.
Manufactured in: China and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the clothing to Hot Kids for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hot Kids at (888) 946-8546 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at http://www.mejoong.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/prhtml11/11091.html
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