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1. Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Masterbuilt-Manufacturing-Recalls-Electric-Smokers/
2. Macy's Recalls Infants' First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Macys-Recalls-Infants-First-Impressions-Varsity-Jackets/
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1.
Recall Date: July 18, 2013
Recall Number: 13-241
Masterbuilt Manufacturing Recalls Electric Smokers Due to Fire 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: Electric Smokehouse Smokers
Hazard: The wood chip tray can fail to slide securely into the smoker, causing the wood to combust and the smoker's cabinet door to blow open, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled smokers and contact Masterbuilt Manufacturing for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Masterbuilt Manufacturing at (800) 489-1581 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.masterbuilt.com and click on Contact on the top right hand corner of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 11,000
Description: The upright electric smoker is a rectangular, black matte colored cabinet with a stainless steel door with a glass window. The smokers were sold with a remote control and have a control panel on the top front of the unit. The 20070312 model smoker measures about 32- inches high by 17-inches wide by 15-inches deep. The 20070512 model smoker measures about 40 inches high by 22-inches wide by 16-inches deep. Model number 20070312 or 20070512 is printed on the serial plate located on the rear panel of the smoker. The smokers have a screen printed Masterbuilt logo on the window and on the serial plate.
Incidents/Injuries: Masterbuilt has received six reports of fires occurring in the smoker causing the door to blow open. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas stores nationwide from May 2012 through August 2012 for between $270 and $430.
Manufacturer: Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. of Columbus, Ga.
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Masterbuilt-Manufacturing-Recalls-Electric-Smokers/
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2.
Recall Date: July 18, 2013
Recall Number: 13-242
Macy's Recalls Infants' First Impressions Varsity Jackets Due to Choking 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: Infants' First Impressions Varsity Jackets
Hazard: The snaps on the jackets can come off, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers who purchased the product from www.macys.com should return the recalled products to their nearest Macy's store or use the return shipping label enclosed with their original mail order.
Consumer Contact: Macy's toll-free at (888) 257-5949 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET or online at www.macys.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 8,700
Description: This recall involves infants' snap-up jackets with hoods. The hooded jackets come in navy blue with green and turquoise trim, or gray with yellow sleeves and navy and yellow trim. Style number 1300 is found on the label sewn into the side seam and the UPC code is found on the product hangtag. The recalled jackets come in the following sizes and UPC codes:
Macy's
Size UPC Color
3-6 MO 766360093969 CHARCOAL
6-9 MO 766360093976 CHARCOAL
12 MO 766360093952 CHARCOAL
18 MO 766360093983 CHARCOAL
24 MO 766360093990 CHARCOAL
3-6 MO 766360094010 FIJI BLUE
6-9 MO 766360094027 FIJI BLUE
12 MO 766360094003 FIJI BLUE
18 MO 766360094034 FIJI BLUE
24 MO 766360094041 FIJI BLUE
Military Exchange
Size UPC Color
3-6 MO 766360738853 CHARCOAL
6-9 MO 766360738860 CHARCOAL
12 MO 766360738846 CHARCOAL
18 MO 766360738877 CHARCOAL
24 MO 766360738884 CHARCOAL
3-6 MO 766360738907 FIJI BLUE
6-9 MO 766360738914 FIJI BLUE
12 MO 766360738891 FIJI BLUE
18 MO 766360738921 FIJI BLUE
24 MO 766360738938 FIJI BLUE
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries reported.
Sold exclusively at: Macy's stores nationwide, on the firm's website www.macys.com and at Military Exchanges between September and November 2012 for between $25 and $52.
Importer: Macy's Merchandising Group, Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Macys-Recalls-Infants-First-Impressions-Varsity-Jackets/
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