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1. Reebok-CCM Recalls Throat Collars Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Reebok-CCM-Recalls-Throat-Collars/
2. Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Linear-Expands-Recall-of-Personal-Emergency-Reporting-System-Transmitters/
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1.
Recall Date: June 19, 2014
Recall Number: 14-211
Reebok-CCM Recalls Throat Collars 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: Reebok TCPRE Senior and Junior Goalie Throat Collars
Hazard: Throat collars have been decertified by BNQ in Canada due to the risk that a skate blade could penetrate the collar, posing a laceration hazard to the throat.
Remedy: Refund, Replace
Consumer Contact: Reebok-CCM at (800) 451-4600 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET., Monday through Friday, or online at www.reebokccm.com and click on Goalie Throat Collar Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 3,300 in the United States and 8,100 in Canada
Description: The recalled Reebok TCPRE Senior (SR) and Junior (JR) Goalie Throat Collars are black with white trim and the word “Reebok” is embroidered at the base of the collar. They have the BNQ certification mark screen printed and the words "Ballistic Nylon Ballistique", "TCPRE SR or JR" and sizing information on the right side of the collar base. Affected products have the model number K101SR TCPRE or K101JR TCPRE located on the label sewn on the inside of each throat collar pad and on the outside of a polybag in which the product may have been sold at retail stores.
Injuries: Reebok-CCM has received no reports of product-related injuries or complaints from consumers or retailers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled throat collars and contact their local hockey dealer to return the product for a full refund or replacement, or contact Reebok-CCM for information on how to return the product directly to Reebok-CCM for a replacement or full refund.
Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from April 2012 through May 2014, for about $50 for the SR model and $40 for the JR model.
Manufacturer: Sport Maska Inc. of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Distributor: Reebok-CCM of Montpelier, Vt.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: June 19, 2013
Recall Number: 14-212
Linear Expands Recall of Personal Emergency Reporting System Transmitters Due to Battery Signal Failure
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: Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS) Transmitters
Hazard: The batteries used in the transmitters can fail to emit a low battery warning leading the user to believe the transmitter is functioning and not generate a warning.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Linear toll-free at (855) 546-2384 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.linear-pers.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 175,000 (an additional 48,000 previously recalled in December 2013)
Description: The recalled Linear PERS transmitters are components of Linear PERS or personal emergency solutions products and allow users to push a button on the transmitter to summon assistance. The transmitter may be worn as a pendant on a lanyard around the user's neck, on a band around the user's wrist or as a belt clip. The recall includes model numbers DXS-62A (black wristband and a gray pendant), DXS-62A1 (ivory plastic belt clip pendant) and DXS-64 (gray plastic pendant with a green circle in the center) which all have batteries that are sealed into the products. The manufactured date range of the recalled products is from June 2008 through April 2011 written as a date code. For example the date code MD1105 represents YYMM format or a manufacture date of May 2011. The date code, model number, Linear LLC and other information are found on the back of the transmitter.
Incidents/Injuries: Linear received one report of a transmitter that failed to operate. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Linear to receive a new replacement transmitter at no cost.
Sold at: Independent PERS distributors and dealers nationwide from June 2008 through July 2011 for about $45.
Manufacturer: Linear LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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