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1. Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Texsport-Recalls-Cedar-Lake-Heater-Cookers/
2. Stride Rite Recalls Girl's Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Stride-Rite-Recalls-Girls-Sandals/
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Recall Date: June 13, 2013
Recall Number: 13-214
Texsport Recalls Cedar Lake Heater/Cookers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Cedar Lake Propane Heater/Cooker
Hazard: The regulator on the heater/cooker malfunctions when a user switches from a cooking to heating option, or vice versa, the gas propane turns to liquid, which can flare easily and pose a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company for information about how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Texsport at (800) 231-1402 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.texsport.com and click on RECALL link.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Texsport-Recalls-Cedar-Lake-Heater-Cookers/.
Recall Details
Units: About 325
Description: The dual use heater/cooker consists of a single large ceramic burner with a metal stand. It measures 9 inches by 10.25 inches by 4.5 inches. It has a fitting below the burner for a propane bottle of either 16.4 oz. or 14.1 oz. sizes. The heater/cooker comes with a hose and regulator for connecting the propane bottle. The heater/cooker's product number #14219 is printed on the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: There was one incident of fire reported. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Various sporting goods, outdoor and Army/Navy stores nationwide, and online at Sears.com, Kmart.com and Amazon.com from May 2012 to February 2013 for about $37.
Importer: Texsport, of Houston, Texas
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: June 13, 2013
Recall Number: 13-215
Stride Rite Recalls Girl's Sandals Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: "Joanna" Girl's Sandal
Hazard: The metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Stride Rite at (800) 365-4933, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.striderite.com and click on Product Safety Information under Customer Service for more information or e-mail JoannaReturns@striderite.com.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Stride-Rite-Recalls-Girls-Sandals/
Recall Details
Units: About 7,500
Description: The "Joanna" girl's sandals have an ankle strap, three bands and a flower on top. They were sold in white with a silver-colored metal flower and brown with a copper-colored metal flower in girl's sizes 8.5 through 10. The name "Joanna," the style number CG40723 (white shoe) or CG40725 (brown shoe) and the size are printed on the underside of the front shoe strap. "StrideRite" appears on the bottom of the shoe.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the flowers detaching and eleven reports of flowers loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled shoes away from children and contact Stride Rite to receive a prepaid envelope for the return of the shoes. Upon return, customers will receive a voucher for the purchase price redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Sold at: Stride Rite stores and other department stores nationwide and online at striderite.com and various online retailers from December 2011 through May 2013 for between $30 and $42
Manufacturer: Stride Rite Children's Group LLC, of Lexington, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
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