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1. Girls Boots Recalled By Renaissance Imports Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Girls-Boots-Recalled-By-Renaissance-Imports/
2. Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Subaru-Portable-Gasoline-Generators-Recalled-By-Robin-America
3. Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Viking-Range-Expands-Recall-of-Built-in-Refrigerators-with-Bottom-Freezers/
4. Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Home-Depot-Recalls-Soleil-Portable-Fan-Heaters/
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Recall Date: July 23, 2013
Recall Number: 13-246
Girls Boots Recalled By Renaissance Imports Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Academy Sports + Outdoors
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: Autumn Run Girls Gemma II Boots
Hazard: An exposed staple in the sole of the boot presents a laceration hazard to the consumer.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled boots from children and inspect the boots for exposed staples. Instructions for inspecting the boots can be found online at www.renimp.com. Boots that are stamped "INSPECTED" on the reverse side of the inside label have been inspected for staples and are not included in this recall. Consumers can return recalled boots to any Academy Sports + Outdoors store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Renaissance Imports toll-free at (877) 632-2021 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.renimp.com and click on "Product Recall Info" for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 5,000
Description: This recall involves Autumn Run brand girls Gemma II style boots with SKU number 0529-02613-1050. The SKU number can be found on a tag which is located inside the shoe, on the inner side of the collar. The brown roper style boots were sold in girls sizes 5 to 11. A paisley-print fabric sash and a leather beaded strap are tied around the boot.
Incidents/Injuries: Renaissance Imports has received one report of a consumer who was punctured by an exposed staple in the sole.
Sold exclusively at: Academy Sports + Outdoors stores nationwide and online at Academy.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for about $23.
Importer: Renaissance Imports, of Matthews, N.C.
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Girls-Boots-Recalled-By-Renaissance-Imports/
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Recall Date: July 23, 2013
Recall Number: 13-247
Subaru Portable Gasoline Generators Recalled by Robin America Due to Fire, Burn Hazards
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: Portable Generators
Hazard: The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire or burn hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact Robin America to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Robin America Inc., toll-free at (866) 664-1363 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online www.subarupower.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 4,100 units in the United States and 490 units in Canada
Description: The recalled portable gasoline generators are Subaru models SGX3500, SGX5000 and SGX7500. They have yellow fuel tanks and black frames with collapsible handles. The word "Subaru" is on the fuel tank and is on the control panel under the Subaru logo. The Product, or Spec, number and serial number are on the end of the fuel tank above the wheels. Generators with the following product numbers and serial numbers are being recalled:
Model No. Prod/Spec No. Description Serial No.
SGX3500 RGR35023020 3500-watt generator 1000243 to 1000481
1000723 to 1000962
1000988 to 1001745
SGX5000 RGR50023020 5000-watt generator 1000665 to 1000875
1001089 to 1001300
1001326 to 1002049
1002506 to 1002929
SGX7500 RGR75023020 7500-watt generator 1000229 to 1000427
1000629 to 1000828
1000889 to 1001937
1001950 to 1002150
1002823 to 1003216
Incidents/Injuries: Robin America has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Subaru Power Equipment dealers nationwide, including authorized internet dealers, between September 2011 and January 2013 for approximately $920 to $1800.
Importer: Robin America Inc., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufacturer: Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., of Tokyo Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Subaru-Portable-Gasoline-Generators-Recalled-By-Robin-America
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Recall Date: July 25, 2013
Recall Number: 13-248
Viking Range Expands Recall of Built-In Refrigerators with Bottom Freezers Due to Injury Hazard; Doors Can Detach
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: Viking built-in refrigerators with bottom freezers
Hazard: The refrigerator's doors can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should contact Viking immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should stop using the recalled refrigerators if the door does not appear to be sealed properly, the door is sagging or it fails to open or close normally. If the door is working properly, consumers can continue to use the refrigerator until it has been repaired.
Consumer Contact: Viking toll-free at (877) 546-0136 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information.
Recall Details
Units: About 31,000 (Viking refrigerators were previously recalled in 2009)
Description: This recall involves Viking built-in 36-inch wide refrigerators with bottom freezers with models and serial numbers/date codes listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on the ceiling of the interior of the refrigerators. The first six numbers in the serial number range are the manufacture date of the unit in (mm)(dd)(yy).
Model numbers starting with: Serial number/Date codes starting with:
Designer Series
DDBB363, DDBB536, DTBB363, DFBB363, DFBB536, FDBB5361 110105 - 081012
Professional Series
VCBB363, VCBB536, VCBB5361, VIBB363, VIBB536 110105 - 080512
Incidents/Injuries: Viking has received 39 reports of falling refrigerator doors, including 12 reports of injuries involving a fracture, bruises, strains and cuts, and 25 reports of minor property damage. The 39 new reports are in addition to 57 reports in the previous recall of doors detaching, including four reports of injuries involving bruises, broken toes/fingers, and strains.
Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2005 through October 2012 for between $5,100 and $7,700.
Manufacturer: Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured in: United States
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Viking-Range-Expands-Recall-of-Built-in-Refrigerators-with-Bottom-Freezers/
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Recall Date: July 25, 2013
Recall Number: 13-249
Home Depot Recalls Soleil Portable Fan Heaters 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: Soleil portable fan heaters
Hazard: The portable fans plastic housing can melt, deform and catch fire during use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fan heaters and return them to Home Depot for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Home Depot toll-free at (877) 527-0313 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.homedepot.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 107,000
Description: This recall involves Soleil portable fan heaters with model number LH-707. The model number is printed on the underside of the fan on a sticker. The circular table fans are white plastic and are 1500 watts. Soleil is printed on the center front of the fan. The fans have a thermostat control on the bottom left front and a power and fan speed control on the bottom right front. The fans measure about 8 inches in diameter by 8½ inches tall.
Incidents/Injuries: Home Depot has received 464 reports of the fans melting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores nationwide from September 2012 through May 2013 for about $15.
Importer: Home Depot U.S.A. Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia
Manufacturer: Shanghai Limach Mfg. Co. Ltd., of China Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Home-Depot-Recalls-Soleil-Portable-Fan-Heaters/
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