Thursday, November 8, 2012

News from CPSC - Three Recalls

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.CPSC.gov
Report an Unsafe Product: http://SaferProducts.gov

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This message consists of the following:

1. LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13031.html

2. LaJobi Recalls Glider Rockers Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13032.html

3. Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13033.html

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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2012
Release #13-031

Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 400-4638
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

LG Electronics Recalls Electric Ranges Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

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: LG Electric Ranges

Units: About 161,000

Manufacturer: LG Electronics Inc., of South Korea

Hazard: Burners on the electric ranges can fail to turn off after being switched off and the temperature setting can increase unexpectedly during use, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: LG has received 80 reports of incidents involving burners failing to turn off or the temperature setting increasing unexpectedly during use. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled ranges involve models LRE30451, LRE30453, LRE30755, LRE30757, and LRE30955ST. They were sold in black, white and stainless steel and with a smooth black ceramic glass top cooking surface. The recalled ranges have serial numbers starting with 512, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 801, 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905, and 906. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label that can be seen by opening the storage drawer at the base of the unit. The electric ranges are about 47½ inches tall to the top of the backguard, 29 inches wide and 28 inches deep.

Sold at: Best Buy, Home Depot, Sears, and regional appliance retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2010 for between $800 and $1999.

Manufactured in: South Korea and Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact LG to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers whose burner heat setting cannot be regulated by using the controls or who experience problems with a cooktop burner remaining on, should immediately stop using the recalled electric range until it is repaired.

Consumer Contact: LG; toll-free at (855) 400-4638, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, or www.LG.com/us and click on Public Notices in the Customer Services section for more information.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13031.html

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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2012
Release #13-032

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 266-2848
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

LaJobi Recalls Glider 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: Graco(r)-branded Avalon Glider Rockers with Ottoman and Complete Nursery Solution (CNS) Box 2 / Katelyn Nursery Solution Glider Rockers

Units: About 33,000 Avalon rockers and 5,600 CNS Box 2 / Katelyn glider rockers

Importer: LaJobi, Inc., of Cranbury, N.J.

Hazard: The base of the glider rocker can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm have received 26 reports of the Avalon glider rockers breaking. In one incident, the occupant fell to the ground and sustained a minor injury. CPSC and the firm have received two reports of the CNS Box 2 glider rocker breaking with no injuries.

Description: This recall involves two models of wooden glider rockers: Graco-branded Avalon and CNS Box 2/ Katelyn Nursery Solution Glider. Both products were sold in classic cherry, classic white and espresso wood finishes with sandstone colored fabric covered seats. The Avalon model comes with an ottoman. Only the rockers are affected by the recall. The Graco logo, products' item numbers, name and the place of manufacture are printed on the label located underneath the front part of the seat.

Glider | Model # | Wood Finish
Avalon | 1062335-065 | Espresso
Avalon | 1062335-071 | Espresso
Avalon | 1062381-065 | Classic White
Avalon | 1062381-071 | Classic White
Avalon | 1062384-065 | Classic Cherry
Avalon | 1062384-071 | Classic Cherry
Avalon | 5827914 | Classic Cherry
Avalon | 8529752 | Classic White
Avalon | 9382976 | Espresso
CNS/Katelyn | 7822758 | Classic Cherry
CNS/Katelyn | 6858104 | Classic White
CNS/Katelyn | 8971382 | Espresso

Sold at: The Avalon model was sold at Burlington and other mass retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and Walmart.com from December 2009 to October 2012 for about $170. The CNS Box 2 / Katelyn model was sold exclusively online at Walmart.com from November 2011 to October 2012 for about $135.

Manufactured in: China and Vietnam

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the glider rockers and contact LaJobi to receive a free replacement base for the glider rocker.

Consumer Contact: LaJobi toll free at (888) 266-2848 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or website at www.lajobi.com and click on Recalls for more information.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13032.html

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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2012
Release #13-033

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 406-9180
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Fireplaces and Inserts Recalled by Monessen Hearth Systems Due to Risk of Fire

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: Signature Command(tm) (electronically) Controlled Direct and B-Vent Gas Fireplaces and Inserts

Units: About 15,000

Manufacturer: Monessen Hearth Systems Co., of Paris, Ky.

Hazard: A control component in the fireplaces and inserts can prevent the unit from lighting though gas continues to flow, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves electronically controlled Majestic, Monessen and Vermont Castings direct-vent and B-vent gas fireplaces and inserts. Models included in the recall have serial numbers range from 11-X-027322 to 11-X-031501; 12-X-000275 to 12-X-015206, 11-P-032597 to 11-P-059389; and 12-P-000202 to 12-P-037583. The first two digits represent the year of manufacture, the letter represents the facility and the last six digits are sequential numbers, randomly selected. The serial number is printed on a rating plate, affixed to a cable inside the lower or side control door.

Sold at: Hearth dealers and distributors nationwide between October 2011 and October 2012 for between $1,030 and $8,160.

Manufactured in: United States and Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and turn off the fireplace using the master control switch on the command center which is located inside the control door. Consumers should contact Monessen Hearth Systems Company to arrange a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Monessen Hearth Systems; toll-free at (877) 406-9180, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or website www.mhsc.com and click on "Recall Notice: Signature Command Defect" for more information.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13033.html



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