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This message consists of the following:
1. Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11304.html
2. Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11305.html
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2011
Release #11-304
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 503-3389
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Umarex USA Recalls to Repair Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols; Pistols Can Fire Unexpectedly
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: Browning Air Pistols
Units: About 9,500
Importer: Umarex USA Inc., of Fort Smith, Ark.
Hazard: Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the pistol discharging while the safety was engaged. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $180.
Manufactured in: Turkey
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the air pistol, ensure it is unloaded and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA will engrave repaired pistols with a "P" on the left side of the receiver, forward of the plastic end cap. Until repaired, consumers should safely store the unloaded pistol in its open or uncocked state.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Umarex USA toll-free at (866) 503-3389 anytime, or visit their website at www.umarexusa.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/prhtml11/11304.html
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
Washington, D.C.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2011
Release #11-305
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 621-7613
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Riding Toy Recalled by Radio Flyer 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: Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy
Units: About 165,000
Distributor: Radio Flyer, of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard: The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received reports of ten incidents with six injuries, including three where teeth were loosened or removed, and three with chin lacerations requiring stitches.
Description: The riding toy is red molded plastic with black wheels and measures 19 inches long, 11 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall. The riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy. Units with a yellow UPC sticker underneath the product with model #711B are not recalled.
Sold at: Walmart and other retailers, and online at Amazon.com and Target.com from August 2010 through August 2011 for about $20.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Radio Flyer to receive a free replacement unit or refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Radio Flyer at (800) 621-7613 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.radioflyer.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/prhtml11/11305.html
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