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1. Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Helicopters/
2. Bodum USA Recalls Coffee Presses Sold Exclusively at Starbucks Due to Laceration and Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Reebok-CCM-Recalls-Senior-Hockey-Elbow-Pads/
3. Reebok-CCM Recalls Senior Hockey Elbow Pads Due to Risk of Elbow Injury http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Bodum-USA-Recalls-Coffee-Presses-Sold-Exclusively-at-Starbucks/
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1. Recall Date: January 28, 2014
Recall Number: 14-091
Horizon Hobby Recalls Remote Controlled Model Helicopters Due to Injury Hazard
Washington, DC - 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 products: Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D RTF and BNF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters
Hazard: The tail rotor grip used for securing the tail rotor blade to the tail rotor hub can separate and release from the helicopter, posing a risk of a crash and injury hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.horizonhobby.com, and click on Product Recalls listed under “Legal” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Horizon-Hobby-Recalls-Remote-Controlled-Model-Helicopters/
Recall Details
Units: About 1980 in the U.S. and 200 in Canada
Description The recall involves Blade 500 X BNF and Blade 500 3D BNF and RTF Remote Controlled Model Helicopters with model numbers BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1, BLH 1850, and BLH 4080. The helicopters are about 33.5 inches long and 11.8 inches tall and weigh about 4 lbs. The canopy of the 500 X has the “500 X” logo on each side. The canopy of the 500 3D has the “500 3D” logo on each side. The tail rotor grip for each model is a black plastic holder that holds the tail rotor blades of the helicopter in place. The grips are approximately 1 ¼
inches tall and ½ inch wide.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled helicopters and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement tail grip and instructions for installation.
Sold at: Hobby stores nationwide and at www.horizonhobby.com. Models BLH 1800, BLH 1800M1 and BLH 1850 were sold from December 2012 through September 2013; and Models BLH 1850 and BLH 4080 were sold from May 2013 through September 2013. Prices range from $600 to $900.
Importer: Horizon Hobby Inc., of Champaign, Ill.
Manufacturer: Shenzen Shen’s Tongchuang Aeronautic Model Co., Ltd. of China
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: January 28, 2014
Recall Number: 14-092
Bodum USA Recalls Coffee Presses Sold Exclusively at Starbucks Due to Laceration and 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: Bodum® rose gold glass coffee presses
Hazard: The glass carafe can fall out of the metal frame and plastic base of the coffee press and break or shatter, posing laceration and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Bodum toll-free at (855) 378-6864 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email Bodum at recall@bodum.com, or online at www.bodum.com and click on Product Advisories for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Reebok-CCM-Recalls-Senior-Hockey-Elbow-Pads/
Recall Details
Units: About 28,000
Description: This recall involves Bodum® rose gold Chambord locking lid 8-cup glass coffee presses. The coffee press’ glass carafe, screen and plunger are held in place by a metal frame which is rose gold-colored with a black molded plastic base. Consumers put ground coffee and hot water in the glass carafe and push the plunger and screen down through the water to brew coffee. The coffee presses are 10 inches high by about 4 inches in diameter. The coffee press has a locking lid. Bodum is printed on the glass carafe. Bodum and SKU number 11029732 are printed on a white label on the bottom of the base. Bodum and Made in Portugal are embossed on the bottom of the black plastic base.
Incidents/Injuries: Bodum has received about 14 reports of the glass carafes breaking or shattering when the coffee press’ plastic base separated from the metal frame. There have been four reports of minor injuries, including two lacerations and two burns.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee presses immediately and return them to the Starbucks store where purchased or contact Bodum for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the coffee presses online should contact Bodum for a pre-paid return label to return the coffee presses to receive a full refund.
Sold exclusively at: Starbucks nationwide and online at starbucks.com from November 2013 through December 2013 for about $40.
Manufacturer: Bodum Portuguesa – Prod. Art. Metalics, SA, of Portugal
Importer: Starbucks Coffee Co., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured in: Portugal
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3. Recall Date: January 28, 2014
Recall Number: 14-093
Reebok-CCM Recalls Senior Hockey Elbow Pads Due to Risk of Elbow Injury
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: EP20K Senior (SR) Hockey Elbow Pads
Hazard: The molded foam padding inside the elbow pads can become cracked, fractured or split, which poses a risk of injury to the elbow.
Remedy: Refund, Replace
Consumer Contact: Reebok- CCM Hockey, Inc. at (800) 451-4600 in the U.S. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., Monday through Friday, online at http://reebokccm.com and then click on button marked “Recall,” or by email at returns@reebokccm.com.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Bodum-USA-Recalls-Coffee-Presses-Sold-Exclusively-at-Starbucks/
Recall Details
Units: About 2,100 in the United States and 1,600 in Canada
Description: This recall involves the Reebok EP20K Senior (SR) Hockey Elbow Pads with, all-foam elbow caps. The pads are white with grey and black colored fabric. The word Reebok appears on the upper and lower arm sections of each elbow pad, and the words 20K PRO appears on the forearm of each pad. There are three Velcro brand closure bands on each elbow pad. The product code K101SR EP20K is located on the inside label of each elbow pad and on the outside of the polybag in which some products were packaged. The elbow pad comes in S, M, L and XL.
Incidents/Injuries: The company reports one incident in Canada which resulted in a broken elbow.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled elbow pads and return the product to place of purchase for a full refund or replacement, or return the product directly to Reebok- CCM Hockey Inc. for a replacement.
Sold at: Retail hockey stores nationwide and directly from Reebok- CCM Hockey, Inc.’s business-to-employee website from April 2013 through November 2013 for about $110.
Manufacturer: Sport Maska Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Distributor: Reebok-CCM Hockey Inc. of Montpelier, Vt.
Manufactured in: China
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