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1. Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets Due to Laceration Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Gerber-Recalls-Uppercut-Knife-and-Sheath-Sets
2. Sleepharmony Pink Youth Beds Recalled by Glideaway Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Sleepharmony-Pink-Youth-Beds-Recalled-by-Glideaway
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1.
Recall Date: August 6, 2013
Recall Number: 13-257
Gerber Recalls Uppercut Knife and Sheath Sets 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 Uppercut(tm) Fixed Blade Knife and Sheath Set
Hazard: The Uppercut sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to come out of the sheath unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately cover and store the Uppercut knife in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact Gerber Legendary Blades for instructions on returning the sheath for a free replacement sheath.
Consumer Contact: Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (800) 289-4560 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 for more information.
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Gerber-Recalls-Uppercut-Knife-and-Sheath-Sets
Recall Details
Units: About 2,900
Description: All Uppercut Knife and Sheath sets include a black nylon sheath with an engraved Gerber sword and shield logo printed on the front and "GERBER" engraved on the snap clip on the back. The sheaths are approximately 2.25-inches long and 1.25-inches wide at the top, tapering down to 0.5-inch at the base. The knife sold with the sheath is a T-handled knife with an overall length of 4-inches and a 2-inch double-edged blade that snaps into the molded sheath. The knife has a laser marked white sword and shield logo on the front and a white alphanumeric code on the back tang of the knife. The Uppercut sets that were sold in a box have model number 30-000650 printed on the box. Sets sold in blister pack packaging have model number 31-001727 printed on the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: Gerber Legendary Blades has received one report of a laceration to a consumer that required medical attention, but no stitches.
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide and online at www.gerbergear.com from March 2013 through June 2013 for about $60 per knife and sheath set.
Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: August 6, 2013
Recall Number: 13-258
Sleepharmony Pink Youth Beds Recalled by Glideaway Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Sleepharmony Metal Youth Beds in pink
Hazard: The surface paint on the pink-colored youth beds contains levels of lead that exceed the limits allowed by law.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the beds and contact the firm for instructions for exchanging the bed for a replacement or for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Glideaway at (800) 428-5222, ext. 265 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. CT on Fridays or online at www.glidaway.com/recall/ for more information.
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Sleepharmony-Pink-Youth-Beds-Recalled-by-Glideaway.
Recall Details
Units: About 1,850
Description: This recall involves pink-colored twin-size, metal beds with three pink heart-shaped designs on both the footboard and headboard. The beds come with an assortment of stickers that can be applied to the heart shape design. The model number for the pink beds is #MB-YPT-R1 and can be found on the box and the instruction sheet that came with the bed. The manufacture date code is located on a yellow label affixed to the inside of the metal side rail and appears as MFG: year/month/day: "MFG: 2013/01/25." The recalled beds were manufactured between December 2011 and May 2013. Black and white models are not part of the recall. Mattresses are not part of the recall.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Furniture and other retail stores nationwide from February 2012 to June 2013 from between $120 to $170.
Importer: Glideaway Bed Carriage Manufacturing Company, of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured in: China
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