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This message consists of the following:
1. Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12248.html
2. Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products Due to Injury Hazard, Burn and Shock Hazards,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12249.html
3. Babylicious Recalls Cloth Crib Fringe Due to Strangulation Hazard,
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12250.html
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1. NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2012
Release #12-248
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 314-9130
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Gerber Recalls Machetes Due to Laceration 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: Gerber(r) Bear Grylls Parang Machetes
Units: About 119,000
Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Hazard: A weakness in the area where the handle meets the blade can cause the handle or the blade to break during use, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received 24 reports of breakages, including one report of a laceration injury in Canada, which did not involve stitches.
Description: The recalled product is a curved blade machete with an overall length of 19.5 inches and a blade length of 13.5 inches. The handle is a dark gray textured rubber grip with wrist lanyard, orange trim and a stylized "BG" on it. The blade is marked with the "GERBER(r)" trademark and a stylized Bear Grylls trademark. The machete comes in a black nylon sheath with orange and gray trim. The machetes were sold separately or as one of the products in Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, which has "Survival Series" printed on the package; and 31-001507, which was sold only at Walmart. Model number 30-0006010 is for the Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed in orange on the inside right.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and online from January 2011 through June 2012 for about $43 for the individual Parang machetes and $349 for the Apocalypse Survival Kits.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Parang machetes and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at
www.gerbergear.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=1665
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12248.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2012
Release #12-249
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 994-8759
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Ceiling Fans Recalled by Emerson Air Comfort Products 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: Emerson Corsair Ceiling Fans
Units: About 870
Importer: Air Comfort Products, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard: The ceiling fan's hanger bracket can spread apart due to heat from the motor and/or out-of-balance operation, causing the fan to fall from the ceiling. This poses a risk of injury to bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: Emerson is aware of three reports of these Corsair fans falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Emerson "Corsair" model ceiling fans with two blades and 44- or 52-inch blade spans. The fans were sold in two finishes, oil-rubbed bronze and antique pewter.
Sold at: Fan and lighting stores nationwide and various websites, including
www.emersonfans.com and
www.amazon.com, from January 2009 through June 2012 for between $450 and $530.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Emerson Air Comfort Products to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Emerson Air Comfort Products toll-free at (866) 994-8759 between 8 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at
www.emersonfans.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12249.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2012
Release #12-250
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 684-8399
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Babylicious Recalls Cloth Crib Fringe Due to Strangulation 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: Crib Fringe
Units: About 300
Manufacturer: Babylicious Products Inc., of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Hazard: The narrow fabric strip connecting individual fabric triangles presents a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The product is a narrow fabric strip connecting several individual fabric triangles. It is designed to be attached to the side rail of a crib or along window valences or curtain rods. The product was sold in a variety of colors and patterns and with two fringes in each package.
Sold at: Online and at specialty children's product retailers from January 2006 through May 2012 for about $24.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled product from cribs, window valence or curtain rods and contact Babylicious to receive a refund. Consumers will be refunded $12 for each recalled fringe returned.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Babylicious at (855) 684-8399 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit
www.babylicious.ca/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/prhtml12/12250.html
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