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1. Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12153.html
2. Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12154.html
3. XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12155.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2012
Release #12-153 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 397-8200
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Sakar International Recalls Battery Chargers Due to Electrocution, Electric Shock 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: Digital Concepts Compact Travel Charger
Units: About 48,000
Importer: Sakar International Inc. of Edison, N.J.
Hazard: The plastic holding the screws can break, causing the screws to come loose and the casing to separate. This can expose energized components, exposing users to electrocution or electric shock.
Incidents/Injuries: Sakar International has not received any reports of the charger falling apart, or of electrocution or electric shock. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The charger holds two AA or AAA batteries, is silver colored and has a sticker on the top which says "Digital Concepts" and "Compact Travel Charger". This recall involves item numbers CH-1600S and CH-1600-RS which are identified with the date code MID#: 0801110. Both numbers can be found on the white label on the underside of the charger. Also on the underside are three screws and a retractable power plug.
Sold at: Cobra Digital, Lot-Less, Ocean State Jobbers and RadioShack from January 2011 through February 2012 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery charger and contact Sakar International Inc. for a replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sakar International Inc. toll free at (877) 397-8200 at any time or visit the firm's website at www.sakar.com/recall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12153.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2012
Release #12-154 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 464-7946
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Irwin Recalls 10-Inch Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Due to Laceration Hazard Posed by Defective Packaging
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: Classic Series Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack
Units: About 55,260
Manufacturer: Irwin Industrial Tool Company, Huntersville, N.C.
Hazard: The saw blades can fall out of the bottom of the plastic packaging, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Irwin has received three reports of the saw blades falling out of the packaging. No injuries were reported.
Description: This recall involves Irwin Classic Series 10-inch Circular Saw Blade Limited Promotion 3-Packs. The blister packs contain one 10-inch trim and finish saw blade with 60 teeth (60T) and two 10-inch general purpose saw blades with 40 teeth (40T). The blades are stacked offset in the packs. The packaging is blue, orange and yellow and has the words "Irwin" and "Classic Series" on the front top left corner and "3 Circular Saw Blades" on the front lower left corner. Model number "ICSLD3PK" is located on the front top right corner.
Sold exclusively at: Lowe's stores nationwide from approximately October 2011 through November 2011 for $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact the firm to receive a free storage container for the saw blades. Consumers should not disturb any saw blades that remain in the packaging but should store the saw blades in the packaging in a safe and secure location until the container arrives, then immediately transfer the saw blades to the container and discard the original packaging.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Irwin at (800) 464-7946 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.irwinrecall.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/prhtml12/12154.html
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3. NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2012
Release #12-155
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 249-5404
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
XS Scuba Recalls Miflex High Pressure Diving Hoses Due to Drowning 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: Miflex High Pressure Scuba Diving Hoses
Units: About 17,000
Distributor/Importer: XS Scuba, Inc., of Santa Ana, Calif.
Manufacturer: Miflex 2, Villasanta, Italy
Hazard: The diving hose can rupture reducing the available air supply to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: XS Scuba has received reports of 189 hose failures. There have been no reports of injuries.
Description: The high pressure hose is used to monitor cylinder pressure for the air supply in tanks for scuba diving. The hoses have MFX stamped on the hose's end fitting. They were sold as individual replacement gauge hoses and as cascade hoses and in the following kits and model numbers:
Deluxe Cylinder Equalizer w/ Miflex HP hose P/N AC366
Miflex Two-Gauge Console HL300/HL300M
Miflex Rebreather Kits MRB-EVO-LG, MRB-EVO-MD & MRB-ISP-POST-LG
Sold at: Scuba diving retailers and online between May 2009 and April 2012 for between $44 and $60 for individual hoses.
Manufactured in: Italy
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the hoses and contact XS Scuba to receive instructions for obtaining a free replacement hose.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact XS Scuba toll free at (888) 249-5404 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and, or visit the firm's website at www.xsscuba.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=1569
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/prhtml12/12155.html
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