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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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1. One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Ryobi-Cordless-Tool-Battery-Pack/
2. Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Hello-Kitty-City-Motor-Scooters/
3. Dynacraft Recalls Monster High City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Monster-High-City-Motor-Scooters/
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1. One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Cordless Tool Battery Pack Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: February 26, 2013
Recall number: 13-124
Name of product: Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack
Hazard: The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the battery from the charger, stop using the recalled battery pack and contact One World Technologies for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product.
Consumer Contact: One World Technologies, at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
In conjunction with Health Canada (http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/23267r-eng.php)
Units: About 54,200 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Ryobi-Cordless-Tool-Battery-Pack/
Description: This recall involves Ryobi brand, Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs, with model P108 and part number 130429028. The battery pack is green, silver and black. "Ryobi" and "Lithium+18V" are printed in white lettering on both sides of the battery pack. The model and part number can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the battery pack.
Incidents/Injuries: One World Technologies has received four reports of battery packs overheating, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: The Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada, online at Homedepot.com, and at other retailers from September 2012 to December 2012 for about $99.
Importer: One World Technologies, Inc., of Anderson, S.C.
Manufacturer: Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd. of China
Manufactured in: China
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2. Dynacraft Recalls Hello Kitty City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: February 26, 2013
Recall number: 13-125
Name of product: Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics
Hazard: The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit.
Consumer Contact: Dynacraft; at (800) 551-0032, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on Owners, then select Warnings/Recalls.
Units: About 5,200
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Hello-Kitty-City-Motor-Scooters/
Description: This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters that are pink and black with Hello Kitty graphics on the front panel, footboard and rear fenders. The scooters were manufactured between September 10, 2012 and December 3, 2012. Model number "8801-03" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 000001 through 014456. The serial number can be found etched on the underside of the scooter's center platform near the data label.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of incidents of City Scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.
Sold exclusively at: Toys R Us stores and Toysrus.com nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013 for about $279.
Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co. Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
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3. Dynacraft Recalls Monster High City Motor Scooters Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Walmart
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: February 26, 2013
Recall number: 13-126
Name of product: Motor Scooters with Monster High graphics
Hazard: The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the City Scooter, disconnect the battery and return it to the nearest Walmart store to receive a full refund or store credit.
Consumer Contact: Dynacraft; at (800) 551-0032, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com, and click on Owners, then select Warnings/Recalls
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Dynacraft-Recalls-Monster-High-City-Motor-Scooters/
Units: About 5,500
Description: This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters that are purple and black with Monster High graphics on the front panels, seat and rear fenders. The scooters were manufactured between October 5, 2012 and November 7, 2012. Model number "8801-14" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 003125 through 014456. The serial number can be found etched on the underside of the scooter's center platform near the data label.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of incidents of City Scooters accelerating unintentionally, including three with minor injuries that include a bloody nose and bruises.
Sold exclusively at: Walmart stores and Walmart.com nationwide from November 2012 to January 2013 for about $249.
Distributor: Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif.
Manufacturer: Zhejiang Qunying Vehicle Co. Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
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