Wednesday, November 28, 2012

News from CPSC - Three Recalls

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1. GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13050.html
2. Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13051.html
3. Sportspower Recalls Children's Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13052.html


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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2012
Release #13-050

Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 355-8810
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

GU Hardware Recalls Window Fittings Due to Injury 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: Window Fittings: Tilt-turn Stay Arms and Side-hung Sash Hinges

Units: About 5,000

Distributor: G-U Hardware, Inc., of Newport News, Va.

Manufacturer: G-U Yapi of Turkey

Hazard: The window fittings can break. This can cause the window to fall, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: G-U Hardware has received two reports of windows falling, including one report of a broken thumb.

Description: This recall involves tilt-turn stay arm and side-hung sash hinge adjustable window fittings. They are used to attach a window to a frame and primarily sold for use in commercial buildings. The fittings have clamps, locking pins and stainless steel springs. "G-U" and the component number are stamped at the ends of the fitting. The recalled G-U Hardware window fittings have the following model names, and model and component numbers:

Window Fitting | Model Name | Model Number | Component Number
Side-hung sash hinge | Jet AK8 | 6-31064-00-0-1 | 9-31209
Tilt-turn stay arm | Jet AK8 30 | K-15805-00-0-1 | 9-31209
Tilt-turn stay arm | Jet AK8 50 | K-15806-00-0-1 | 9-31208
Tilt-turn stay arm | Jet AK8 90 | K-15807-00-0-1 | 9-31208

Sold by: G-U Hardware sold the recalled window fittings directly to hardware wholesalers and window manufacturers nationwide from October 2002 to December 2011 for between $7 and $26.

Manufactured in: Turkey

Remedy: Contact G-U Hardware to arrange for the free replacement and installation of new window fittings.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GU Hardware toll-free at (855) 355-8810 from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and frp, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday; and from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ak-warning.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13050.html


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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2012
Release #13-051

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 965-0565
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Trampolines Recalled by Sportspower Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sports Authority

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: Trampolines

Units: About 23,400

Manufacturer: Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong

Hazard: The trampoline's metal legs can move out of position and puncture the jumping area, posing a risk of injury, including deep, penetrating puncture wounds, cuts and bruises to children and adults on the trampoline.

Incidents/Injuries: Sportspower is aware of one incident of the trampoline leg separating from the frame while in use, causing the leg to puncture through the jumping surface. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Sportspower Parkside model TR-14FT-COM trampolines. The trampolines are 14 feet in diameter and were sold with an enclosure net. The trampolines have blue or light blue fabric on the safety matting and enclosure pole sleeves. The model number is marked on the packaging and instruction manual. "Parkside" is printed on the enclosure net.

Sold exclusively at: Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2007 through May 2012 for about $540.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trampolines and contact Sportspower to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: Sportspower; toll-free at (888) 965-0565, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sportspowerltd.net or email customerservice@sportspowerltd.net for more information.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13051.html


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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 28, 2012
Release #13-052

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 965-0565
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Sportspower Recalls Children's Waterslides Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Menards

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: Liquid Motion waterslides

Units: About 1,500

Manufacturer: Sportspower Ltd., of Hong Kong

Hazard: The warning labels on the children's waterslide are inadequate for weight limit and fail to tell consumers never to slide head first. This poses a risk of serious injuries to consumers, including neck injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: Sportspower has received one report of a man who received a neck injury after sliding down the waterslide head first.

Description: This recall involves Sportspower Liquid Motion waterslides. Consumers inflate the waterslide with air and spray it with water for sliding. They are used on the ground, not at the pool. The waterslides are blue and yellow and measure about 18 feet long by 9 feet high by 5 feet wide. A "Liquid Motion by Sportspower" logo is printed on the side. Recalled waterslides have item number INF-1375 and UPC 687064031340 located on the packaging.

Sold exclusively at: Menards Inc. from April 2010 through July 2010 for about $300.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled waterslides and contact Sportspower to receive new labels to affix to the waterslide. The labels warn consumers not to use the waterslide if they are older than 13 years of age and/or weigh more than 100 lbs. The labels also warn consumers never to slide head first.

Consumer Contact: Sportspower; toll-free at (888) 965-0565, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sportspowerltd.net or email customerservice@sportspowerltd.net 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/prhtml13/13052.html



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