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1. The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers/
2. U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-Recalls-Youth-Snorkeling-Mask-Sets/
3. U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-and-Aqua-Lung-Sport-Brand-Youth-Snorkeling-Masks-Recalled/
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1. The Pampered Chef Recalls Garlic Slicers Due to Laceration Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 07, 2013
Recall number: 13-132
Name of product: Garlic Slicers
Hazard: A blade on the garlic slicer can unexpectedly dislodge during use, posing a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic slicers and contact The Pampered Chef for a replacement product.
Consumer Contact: The Pampered Chef at productalert@pamperedchef.com or tollfree at (877) 917-2433 anytime. To speak with an operator, consumers can call between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers can also visit the company,s website at www.pamperedchef.com and click on the "Product Alert" tab for more information.
Units: About 286,000
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/The-Pampered-Chef-Recalls-Garlic-Slicers/
Description: This recall involves The Pampered Chef garlic slicers sold individually and with a garlic peeler. The garlic slicers were sold under product numbers 1113 (individual) and 2578 (set). The two-piece white plastic, tube shaped slicer measures 2 1/4 inches by 3 1/2 inches and has two blades on the end. "The Pampered Chef" is engraved on the top cover.
Incidents/Injuries: The Pampered Chef has received 23 reports of blades detaching during use including one report of a consumer who cut her finger.
Sold at: The Pampered Chef independent consultants nationwide and online at www.pamperedchef.com from January 2009 through July 2011 for about $14 for the individual garlic slicer and $20 for the set.
Distributor: The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill.
Importer: Leifheit International USA, Inc. of Melville, New York
Manufactured in: China
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2. U.S. Divers Recalls Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Costco
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 07, 2013
Recall number: 13-133
Name of product: Martinique LX Jr. Youth Snorkeling Mask Sets
Hazard: Notches in the tempered glass lens on the mask can break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Consumer Contact: U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Units: About 44,000 units
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-Recalls-Youth-Snorkeling-Mask-Sets/
Description: This recall involves Martinique Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold in a set with snorkel and fins. The masks feature a silicone face skirt, strap and adjustable buckles. The mask is blue with a silver accent piece that frames the tempered glass lens. The U.S. Divers logo is on the upper bridge of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The lens is also labeled as tempered. The buckles are each printed with the U.S. Divers "wave" logo.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including four reports of cuts and scratches to the face.
Sold exclusively at: Costco Wholesale stores nationwide from November 2010 through July 2011 for about $30.
Importer: Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
Manufacturer: Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured in: Thailand
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3. U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport Brand Youth Snorkeling Masks Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 07, 2013
Recall number: 13-134
Name of product: Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Snorkeling Masks
Hazard: Notches in the tempered glass can cause the lens to break under certain water pressure, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled masks and contact U.S. Divers for a replacement mask.
Consumer Contact: U.S. Divers; toll-free at (888) 606-6162 anytime, or online at www.usdivers.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Units: About 130,000 units
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/US-Divers-and-Aqua-Lung-Sport-Brand-Youth-Snorkeling-Masks-Recalled/
Description: This recall involves Santa Cruz Jr. single paned, tempered glass youth snorkeling masks sold under the U.S. Divers and Aqua Lung Sport brands. The masks were sold individually, with a snorkel or as a set with snorkel and fins. The U.S. Divers logo or Aqua Lung Sport logo is on the top of the mask as well as inset on the tempered glass lens. The tempered glass lens is also labeled as tempered. This recall affects all Santa Cruz Jr. Youth Masks manufactured before October 2011. Masks manufactured before October 2011 do not have a production code on the edge of the frame, near the nose pocket.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received nine reports of the lens cracking or breaking, including three reports of the minor cuts and scratches to the face.
Sold at: Academy, Dick,s, The Sports Authority and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other Internet retailers from March 2011 through July 2012 for about $10 individually and $30 as a set.
Importer: Aqua Lung Inc. dba U.S. Divers, of Vista, Calif.
Manufacturer: Aqua Lung Inc., of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured in: Thailand
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