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1. SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/SCOTT-Recalls-Speedster-Bicycles/
2. Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Weil-McLain-Recalls-Ultra-Series-Boilers/
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Recall Date: June 10, 2014
Recall Number: 14-202
SCOTT Recalls Speedster Bicycles Due to Fall 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: 2014 SCOTT® Speedster 30 and 40, and Contessa Speedster 25 and 35 road bicycles
Hazard: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365 ext. 2012 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email recall@scott-sports.com, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on “Safety and Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,000 in the United States
Description: This recall involves model year 2014 SCOTT men’s and women’s road bicycles, models Speedster 30, Speedster 40, Contessa Speedster 25 and Contessa Speedster 35. The bikes have the brand name “SCOTT” and the model name “Speedster” on the frame. They were sold in black and white with blue, green, purple or teal accents. The following serial number ranges are included in the recall: AS30500001–AS30504930, AS30700001–AS30704651, AS30900001–AS30903278, AS31100001–AS31103744 and AS40101604–AS40105463. The serial number is printed on a white sticker and embossed on the underside of the bicycle frame near the pedals.
Incidents/Injuries: Scott USA has received one report of a fork breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and take it to an authorized SCOTT dealer. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a free replacement fork and have it installed at no cost.
Sold at: Authorized SCOTT dealers nationwide at retail and online from about August 2013 through May 2014 for between $1,000 and $1,300.
Manufacturer: Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho
Manufactured in: Cambodia
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2.
Recall Date: June 10, 2014
Recall Number: 14-203
Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers Due to Risk of Fire, Explosion
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: Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH Ultra Series Boilers
Hazard: A cap on the boiler’s manifold can crack and release gas into the home, posing a risk of fire and explosion.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Weil-McLain toll-free at (888) 770-7139 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.weil-mclain.com and click on “Product Safety Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 7,900 in the United States and 540 in Canada
Description: This recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra models 80, 105, 155 and 230 MBH gas-fired boilers used for space heating. The boilers have a serial number range between CP 6557046 and CP 6955985. Model and serial numbers are located on a bar-coded label affixed to the lower right side of the boiler, behind the removable front panel. The boilers have a Weil-McLain logo plate affixed to the front, a pewter/flat black cover and are either freestanding or wall-mounted.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of manifold caps cracking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boilers, turn off the gas supply to the boilers and contact Weil-McLain to schedule a free inspection and repair.
Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors, plumbers and contactors nationwide from June 2012 through March 2014 for about $4,200 to $6,200.
Distributor: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
Manufactured in: United States
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