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1. Gerber Recalls Machetes with Stitched Sheaths Due to Laceration Hazard
2. IKEA Recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee and Tea Cups Due to Burn Hazard
3. Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
4. Country Life Recalls Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Lack of Child-Resistant Packaging
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1. Recall Date: June 6, 2013
Recall Number: 13-209
Gerber Recalls Machetes with Stitched Sheaths Due to Laceration 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: Gerber Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths
Hazard: The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 314-9130 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.gerbergear.com and click on "Product Notifications" at the bottom of the page.
To see photos of the recalled product, go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Gerber-Recalls-Machetes-with-Stitched-Sheaths/
Recall Details
Units: About 80,000 in the U.S. and 11,000 in Canada
Description: This recall involves stitched sheaths sold with curved blade Parang machetes. The stitched sheath is made of black nylon, with only stitching on the curved side. There are five rivets on the bottom of the sheath and two rivets bordering the strap on top. The machete measures 19.5 inches with a blade length of 13.5 inches. The sheath measures 16 inches long and 3.5 inches wide and has "GERBER" printed in gray and two Bear Grylls logos in orange. The machetes with sheaths were sold as a set or as part of Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed on the inside right. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, 31-001507 and 31-002289. Model number 30-000601 is on the package for the Apocalypse Survival Kit. The stitched sheath is the only one of three styles of sheaths sold with the Parang machete included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received eight reports of lacerations to the user's hands or fingers, including three injuries that required stitches.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the covered Parang machete in a safe area away from children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and online from February 2012 through February 2013 for about $43 for the machete and sheath set, and $349 for the Survival Kit.
Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: June 6, 2013
Recall Number: 13-210
IKEA Recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee and Tea Cups Due to Burn 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: LYDA jumbo cups
Hazard: The cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: IKEA, toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the home page.
Photo available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/IKEA-Recalls-LYDA-Jumbo-Coffee-Tea-Cups/
Recall Details
Units: 11,000 in the United States (220,000 worldwide)
Description: This recall involves IKEA's LYDA jumbo coffee and tea cups. The 20-ounce cups are four inches tall and are white with a pink rose and green leaves. Printed on the bottom of the cup is the following information: Model number 302.033.7; Supplier number 10866; the IKEA logo; the words "IKEA of Sweden Design and Quality," and "Made in Thailand."
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents of injuries have been reported in the United States. There have been 20 incidents reported worldwide, including 10 scalding injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled LYDA jumbo cups and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and on the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2012 through April 2013 for about $5.
Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Manufactured in: Thailand
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3. Recall Date: June 6, 2013
Recall Number: 13-211
Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards
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: Metal Halide Lamps
Hazard: The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Philips for a full refund or a replacement. Philips will issue a refund as a credit to all distributors with recalled lamps in their inventories and will replace recalled lamps that have been installed at no cost to the consumer.
Consumer Contact: Philips Lighting Company at (800) 372-3331, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at e-mail qualityadvisory2013@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall for more information.
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps/
Recall Details
Units: About 8,100
Description: The recalled items are egg-shaped, clear glass, 150-watt industrial metal halide lamps. They are about five inches long and have a medium base. Recalled lamps were manufactured between November 2012 and March 2013. "Philips," "150W" "ALTO M142/0," "Hg," "USA 3A-1" and "MHC150/U/MP/4K" are stamped on the lamp. Each lamp comes in a protective cardboard sleeve. The Philips logo appears at the top of the protective sleeve on all sides. "MasterColor," "Ceramic Metal Halide ED-17 Protected," "Hg-Lamp Contains Mercury" are on the side of the sleeve. "MHC150/U/MP/4K ALTO" and Universal Product Code (UPC) "46677 37724" are on a label on the side of the sleeve.
Incidents/Injuries: Philips has received one report of a failure that damaged a lamp. The company has received no reports of injury or property damage.
Sold at: Professional electrical wholesale supply distributors for use by industrial and commercial property owners from November 2012 to April 2013 for about $20.
Manufacturer: Philips Lighting Company, of Bath, N.Y.
Manufactured in: United States
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4. Recall Date: June 6, 2013
Recall Number: 13-212
Country Life Recalls Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Lack of Child-Resistant Packaging
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: Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles
Hazard: The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.
Remedy: Refund or Replace
Consumer Contact: Country Life at (800) 645-5768, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at salesadmin@countrylifevitamins.com or visit the firm's website at www.countrylifevitamins.com and click on the "Contact Us" icon, then "Product Questions" for more information.
To see photos of the recalled product, go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Country-Life-Recalls-Target-Mins-Iron-Supplement-Bottles//
Recall Details
Units: About 1,100
Description: This recall involves Country Life Target-Mins 25 mg iron supplements bottles. The bottle is brown with a black top and has a white label with a yellow banner at the top and a green banner at the bottom. The words "IRON," "Country Life" and "90 tablets" are printed on the label. Bar code 015794024927 and Lot Number 13A866B are printed on the far left side of the front label.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement bottle.
Sold at: New Seasons, Sprouts Farmers Market, Vitamin Cottage, Whole Foods Market and other natural food stores nationwide from January 2013 to May 2013 for about $10.
Manufacturer: Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York
Manufactured in: USA
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