Wednesday, February 27, 2013

News from CPSC - Two Recalls

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov
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This message contains the following:

1. Jerdon Style Recalls One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Jerdon-Style-Recalls-One-Cup-Coffeemakers/
2. Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Liberty-Mountain-Recalls-Mountain-Climbing-Lanyards/


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1. Jerdon Style Recalls One-Cup Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire 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 27, 2013

Recall number: 13-127

Name of product: One-cup Coffeemakers

Hazard: The coffeemaker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled coffee makers and contact Jerdon Style for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Jerdon Style; at (800) 223-3571, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.jerdonstyle.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Jerdon-Style-Recalls-One-Cup-Coffeemakers/

Units: About 6,000

Description: This recall involves Jerdon Style model CM12B one-cup coffee makers, with date code 1217. The coffee makers are black and have an oval, red indicator light above the on/off switch. The coffee maker brews a single, eight to 12-ounce cup of coffee. The phrases "FIRST CLASS" and "JERDON" are printed in white letters on the front of the product. The model and date code are imprinted on a nameplate located on the bottom of the coffeemaker.

Incidents/Injuries: Jerdon Style has received four reports of coffee makers overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Hotel/motel product suppliers and major online retailers from July 2012 to January 2013 for between $15 and $26.

Importer: Jerdon Style, LLC, of Richardson, TX

Manufactured in: China


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2. Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury

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 27, 2013

Recall number: 13-128

Name of product: Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards

Hazard: The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement.

Consumer Contact: Liberty Mountain; toll-free at (800) 366-2666, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.libertymountain.com. Click on "Contact Us" for more information.

Pictures available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Liberty-Mountain-Recalls-Mountain-Climbing-Lanyards/

Description: This recall involves Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards used for shock absorption on Via Ferrata mountain climbing routes. The lanyard has two elasticized webbing branches with self-locking carabiners at each end. Recalled units can be identified by the elasticized webbing. "EASY GO XP LOCK" is printed on a white tag sewn into the zipper pouch.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120.

Importer: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufacturer: Singing Rock, of Ponikla, Czech Republic

Manufactured in: Czech Republic




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