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1. Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Seasonal-Specialties-Recalls-Pre-lit-Christmas-Trees/
2. Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Wahl-Recalls-Total-Care-Aerosol-Cleaner/
3. Mirage Fashions Recalls Yoki Girls Faux Leather Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
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1. Recall Date: December 16, 2013
Recall Number: 14-058
Seasonal Specialties Recalls Pre-lit Christmas Trees Due to Fire, Burn and Shock Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Menards
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: Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees
Hazard: The electrical components of the tree’s light strings can overheat and melt, posing fire, burn, and shock hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Seasonal Specialties at (800) 353-3116 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.seasonalspecialties.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Seasonal-Specialties-Recalls-Pre-lit-Christmas-Trees/
Recall Details
Units: About 1,800
Description: This recall involves the Twinkling Pine pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold under the Enchanted Forrest brand. The Christmas trees are green and stand 7 ½ feet tall. They have 400 champagne-colored, slow-twinkling LED lights and a green metal stand. The recalled model number 287-1261 and UPC code 741895425478 are printed on the retail box and on a red tag attached to a tree branch.
Incidents/Injuries: Menards has received two reports of the tree’s light strings overheating, melting or smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the Christmas tree and return it to Menards for a refund.
Sold exclusively at: Menards stores nationwide and online at www.menards.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $300.
Importer: Seasonal Specialties LLC, of Eden Prairie, Minn.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: December 12, 2013
Recall Number: 14059
Wahl Recalls Total Care Aerosol Cleaner 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: Total Care, Aerosol Cleaner, Lubricant & Coolant
Hazard: Vapors from the propellant in the Total Care product can ignite upon contact with hair clippers, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Wahl at (800) 767-9245 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.wahl.com and click on Recall for more information
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Wahl-Recalls-Total-Care-Aerosol-Cleaner/
Recall Details
Units: About 720,000
Description: This recall involves Wahl Total Care products used to clean and lubricate hair clippers, trimmers and shavers. The product was sold in six ounce aerosol cans. The white label on the can reads “Wahl Total Care” and “Clipper, Trimmer, Shaver.” Model number 03772 is printed on the back of the can.
Incidents/Injuries: Wahl has received three reports of incidents of the product igniting, including one report of minor burns.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Total Care product and contact Wahl for a replacement.
Sold at: Meijer, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from June 2009 to October 2013 for about $5.
Distributor: Wahl Clipper Corp., of Sterling, Ill.
Manufactured in: USA
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3. Recall Date: December 16, 2013
Recall Number: 14-050
Mirage Fashions Recalls Yoki Girls Faux Leather Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory
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: Yoki Girl’s Faux Leather Jacket
Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose 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: Refund, Repair
Consumer Contact: Mirage Fashion’s toll-free at (855) 221-5888 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail at Recalls@yokisport.com for additional recall information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Mirage-Fashions-Recalls-Yoki-Girls-Faux-Leather-Jackets-with-Drawstrings/
Recall Details
Units: About 758
Description: This recall involves girl’s hooded faux leather jackets with a zipper front closure and bearing a Yoki Girls label at the neck. They were sold in girl’s sizes 7 through 16. The jacket comes in black or charcoal, with drawstrings through the neck area. The coats have snap button pockets on each side and a zippered pocket on the top left chest area. Both the black and charcoal colored jackets have a grey hood. Style number JK2503G is on the product care label located on the lower left inside seam.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Mirage Fashions for a full refund.
Sold exclusively at: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide January 2012 through August 2013 for about $20.
Distributor: Mirage Fashions of NY LLC
Manufactured in: China
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