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1. Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12094.html
2. Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12095.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2012
Release #12-094
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 685-5449
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Blount International Recalls Replacement Blades Used with Ariens Lawnmowers Due to Laceration 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: Oregon(r) Replacement Lawnmower Blades
Units: About 950
Manufacturer: Blount International Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Hazard: The replacement lawnmower blades can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to the user and bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: Blount has received seven reports of replacement blades breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Blount lawnmower replacement blades for Ariens 48-inch lawnmowers. The replacement blades are sold under the Oregon(r) brand name. "Oregon(r)," part number "91-003" and "PA" or "PJ" are printed on the surface of the recalled blades.
Sold at: Independent lawn and garden sales and service stores nationwide from January 2010 through September 2011 for about $20.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using lawnmowers with the recalled blades and return the blades to the store where purchased or directly to Blount for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact (866) 685-5449 between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.blount.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/prhtml12/12094.html
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2. NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2012
Release #12-095
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 662-1814
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Bicycle Handlebars Recalled by Euro Asia Imports; Handlebars Can Break Resulting in Loss of Control and Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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: Bicycle Handlebars
Units: About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada
Importers: Euro Asia Imports, of La Crescenta, Calif., The Merry Sales Co., of South San Francisco, Calif. and Bicycle Technologies Intl., of Santa Fe, N.M.
Manufacturer: Nitto Co Ltd., of Japan
Hazard: The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider's leg.
Description: This recall involves Nitto aluminum bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA. They were sold in the following colors: red, blue, black, gold, green, pink and silver. "NITTO" and "B259" are printed at the end of the handlebars.
Sold by: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from January 2008 through July 2011 for between $60 and $80.
Manufactured in: Japan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Euro Asia Imports toll-free at (888) 662-1814 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.euroasiaimports.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1517
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12095.html
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