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1. Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Boys-Hooded-Jackets-Recalled-by-5-Star-Kids-Apparel/
2. Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Burn, Low Consumer Response Rate
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Sears-Reannounces-Recall-of-Kenmore-Dehumidifiers
3. Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Industrial-Revolution-Recalls-LED-Lanterns/
4. Thermobaby Bath Seats Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Thermobaby-Bath-Seats-Recalled-by-SCS-Direct/
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Recall Date: July 17, 2013
Recall Number: 13-237
Boys' Hooded Jackets Recalled by 5 Star Kids Apparel Due to Strangulation 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: Boy's long sleeve hooded jackets
Hazard: The recalled jackets have drawstrings with toggles inside the bottom hem and neck area, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstrings immediately, cut drawstrings out of the garment including toggle and continue to use jackets once both are removed. Customers can return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Mecca 5 Star, toll-free at (880) 229-6833 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email dsinger@5-starapparel.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 48,000
Description: This recall involves boy's long sleeve hooded jackets sizes 2T to XL. The word "Mecca" is embroidered on the front chest of the garment and on the interior label sewn into the neck of the jacket. There are elastic drawstrings around the neck and waist. The style number can be found on a label sewn into the jacket one inch above the bottom seam on the left side.
Style Number Size Color
MK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy
MLK310702 S-XL Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy
MT310702 2T-4T Black, Coffee Bean, Keg Green, Khaki, Deep Sea Navy
MK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy
MLK31111509 S-XL Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy
MT31111509 2T-4T Black, Dark Brown, Gun Metal, Khaki, Navy
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: A&E stores, All Kids Inc. 27, Bergen Kids LLC, Children's Town, Cititrends Inc., Concord Stores, Fordham Kids, Hudson Operating Corp, Kiddie Outlet, Modecraft/Burlington, Myrtle Kids, Pitkin Kids, Suitmart and Youngland from August 2010 through March 2011 for about $30.
Manufacturer: 5 Star Kids Apparel, LLC dba Mecca 5 Star, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Boys-Hooded-Jackets-Recalled-by-5-Star-Kids-Apparel/
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2.
Recall Date: July 17, 2013
Recall Number: 13-238
Sears Reannounces Recall of Kenmore Dehumidifiers Due to Additional Reports of Fires, Burn, Low Consumer Response Rate
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: Kenmore dehumidifiers
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact the Recall Fulfillment Center to receive a Sears gift card for either $75, $80, $90 or $100, which may be used at any Sears or Kmart store or at Sears.com or Kmart.com. The gift card amount will depend on the capacity and year of the dehumidifier. In lieu of a gift card, consumers may request a check for the refund amount. All consumers with recalled units will also receive a $25 coupon that may be used at Sears Department Stores or Sears.com toward the purchase of a new Kenmore dehumidifier.
Consumer Contact: LG Recall Fulfillment Center, toll-free at (855) 400-4641 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Saturday. Consumers also can determine whether their product has been recalled and register for the remedy at www.Kenmoredehumidifierrecall.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 795,000 (previously recalled in August 2012)
Description: This recall involves Kenmore brand 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers made by LG and manufactured between 2003 and 2005. The dehumidifiers are made of white plastic and are between 21 and 24 inches tall, about 15 inches wide and about 13.5 inches deep. They have a fan, humidity controls and a Kenmore logo on their top front panels. They come with front-loading water buckets. Some models include remote controls. The model number can be found on the right side of the interior of the unit once the bucket has been removed. Recalled units have the following model numbers:
35-pint (2004) - 580.54351400
50-pint (2003) - 580.53509300
70-pint (2003) - 580.53701300
70-pint (2004) - 580.54701400
70-pint (2005) - 580.54701500
Incidents/Injuries: Sears has received seven additional incident reports of shorting and fire associated with the dehumidifiers, including one incident with a severe burn to a consumer's foot and three fires resulting in more than $300,000 of property damage.
Sold exclusively at: Sears and Kmart stores nationwide and Sears.com and Kmart.com from 2003 to 2009 for between $140 and $220.
Manufacturer: LG Electronics (Tianjin) Appliance Co., Ltd., of Tianjin, China
Importers: LG Electronics USA Inc. and Sears
Retailer: Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation, of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Sears-Reannounces-Recall-of-Kenmore-Dehumidifiers. ******************************************************************************************************
3.
Recall Date: July 17, 2013
Recall Number: 13-239
Industrial Revolution Recalls LED Lanterns Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at REI Stores
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: UCO Arka LED lanterns
Hazard: The lantern's wall charger plug can fail during normal use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chargers, unplug them and contact REI to receive a free replacement charger plug. REI is contacting customers directly.
Consumer Contact: Industrial Revolution toll-free at (888) 297-6062 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT, or online at www.industrialrev.com then click on "news" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,300
Description: The recalled UCO Arka LED lantern can be used as a flashlight, a lantern or a USB charger. It has a red cap around the flashlight lens, a collapsible clear plastic lantern top and a black base with red extendable feet. It comes with a rechargeable 3.7V 4Ah Lithium-ion battery, a USB cable and a wall charger. The lantern is 7.7 inches tall and 2.5 inches in diameter. It collapses to 5.25 inches tall when closed. "UCO" and an image of a flame are printed in red on the base. There are two USB ports (USB-A and USB-mini) under recessed caps on the base of the lantern, just above the red ring at the bottom. The wall charger is a one-inch black plastic cube with a white-faced plug. Model number "A1265"is printed above the plug's prongs and a small green dot appears below on the lower corner.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold exclusively at: REI stores nationwide and online from April to May 2013 for about $70.
Importer: Industrial Revolution Inc., of Tukwila, Wash.
Distributor: REI, of Kent, Wash.
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Industrial-Revolution-Recalls-LED-Lanterns/
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4.
Recall Date: July 17, 2013
Recall Number: 13-240
Thermobaby Bath Seats Recalled by SCS Direct Due to Drowning Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com
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: Thermobaby Aquababy Bath Ring Seats
Hazard: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirement for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats and contact the firm for instruction on returning the bath seat and receiving a $35 refund.
Consumer Contact: SCS Direct Inc. toll-free at (888) 749-1387 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail recall@scsdirectinc.com or online at www.SCSdirectinc.com and click "Recall Notices" for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 7,500
Description: The recall includes Aquababy Bath Ring seats in pink or blue designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of white plastic with blue, pink or green trimming and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the seat back and connects two side posts and the seat front post. There are three spinning toys on the front of the seat rail above the front post. "Thermobaby Z.I. De Kerbois," "Aquababy" and "Ref. 1953 Made in France" is engraved underneath the bath seat.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold Exclusively at: Amazon.com from June 2012 through January 2013 for about $35.
Manufacturer: SCS Direct Inc., of Milford, Conn.
Manufactured in: France
Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Thermobaby-Bath-Seats-Recalled-by-SCS-Direct/
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