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1. Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic Heaters Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Sunbeam-Recalls-Holmes-Ceramic-Heaters/
2. Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Trident-Recalls-Ultraviolet-Sanitation-Systems-for-Pools/
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1.
Recall Date: May 29, 2014
Recall Number: 14-195
Sunbeam Recalls Holmes Ceramic 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: Holmes Ceramic Heaters
Hazard: The ceramic heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Sunbeam Products at (800) 834-0056 anytime, or online at www.holmesproducts.com and click on “Ceramic Heater Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 151,600
Description: This recall involves Holmes oscillating ceramic heaters sold in black, purple, red, blue and white. The rectangular heaters included in the recall are about 12 inches tall, 8 ½ inches wide and 5 ½ inches deep and have model number HCH1823M printed on a label on the bottom of the product. The “Holmes” logo is on the bottom front of the unit and two knobs controlling the fan and the thermostat are on the top. The heater adjusts between a high and low heat setting and a fan only setting.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 132 reports of units that unexpectedly stopped working and/or overheating, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and ten reports of property damage involving burned flooring.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heater, unplug it and contact Sunbeam Products, Inc. for instructions on how to obtain a full refund.
Sold at: Fred Meyer, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide from August 2013 to March 2014 for about $30.
Distributor: Sunbeam Products, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: May 29, 2014
Recall Number: 14-196
Trident Recalls Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for Pools 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: Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Sanitation Systems for pools
Hazard: Electrical arcing can cause the units to catch fire, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Trident toll-free at (855) 522-8200 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.uvrecall.org or email assistance@uvrecall.org.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,660
Description: This recall involves all Trident Series 2 ultraviolet sanitation systems for pools. The sanitation systems are a gray tube that stands 32 inches high by 11 inches in diameter. They are plumbed into the pool’s water circulation pipes and plugged in or hard-wired into an electrical system. The pool’s water runs through the unit and is sanitized by ultraviolet lamps. This is a secondary sanitation system used in conjunction with chemical sanitizers such as chlorine or bromine. “Trident Ultraviolet Corporation,” “Series 2” and “UV Ultraviolet Sanitation System” are printed on a black label on the front of the units. “Trident Series 2 Ultraviolet Water Treatment System” and a series of letters for the date code are printed on a silver sticker on the units. Go to www.uvrecall.org to determine if the date code is included in the recall.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 38 reports of the sanitation systems melting and or catching fire, one burn injury to a consumer’s hand and about $23,000 in property damage reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug the units from the outlet, or if hard-wired, the power source should be disconnected or turned off at the circuit breaker. Contact Trident for a free repair kit.
Sold at: Pool companies nationwide from February 2009 through September 2013 for about $600.
Manufacturer: Trident Ultraviolet Corp., of Marina del Rey, Calif. (this company is out of business but is handling this recall)
Manufactured in: United States and China
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