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1. Coravin Recalls to Repair Wine Access System Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Coravin-Recalls-to-Repair-Wine-Access-System/
2. Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-Forks/
3. Women’s Scarves Recalled by Julie Vos Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Womens-Scarves-Recalled-by-Julie-Vos/
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Recall Date: June 25, 2014
Recall Number: 14-214
Coravin Recalls to Repair Wine Access System 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: Wine Access System
Hazard: The system can cause wine bottles to break during pressurization, posing a risk of lacerations.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Coravin toll-free at (844) 267-2846 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email update@coravin.com, or online at www.coravin.com, and click on “Important Safety Announcement – Recall to Repair” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 65,000 in the U.S. and about 640 in Canada
Description: This recall involves all Coravin™ 1000 Wine Access Systems. The system uses a hollow needle to penetrate a wine bottle cork and allow wine to be dispensed without removing the cork. The system is about nine inches tall and has a silver-colored, metallic tubular body with a detachable black plastic capsule cup attached to the bottom and trigger on the top. A black metal handle is attached at the top of the tube and a black metal, moveable bottle clamp is attached to the front side of the tube. A long, metallic needle protrudes from the underside of the handle. The Coravin name and logo appear on the front side of the tube. The system comes with a silver-colored storage base and two argon gas capsules.
Incidents/Injuries: Coravin has received 13 reports of bottles breaking, including one in which a bottle burst into four pieces and resulted in an injury involving two chipped teeth and a laceration that required stitches, four in which the bottles cracked and leaked, and eight in which bottles broke into two pieces.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine access system and contact Coravin for a free repair kit that includes a neoprene wine bottle sleeve to contain broken glass when a bottle breaks and updated instructions and warnings. The wine access system should not be used on wine bottles with damages or flaws.
Sold at: Coravin.com and other online retailers and at wine shops from July 2013 to June 2014 for about $300.
Importer: Coravin Inc., of Burlington, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: June 25, 2014
Recall Number: 14-215
Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash 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: SR Suntour forks on model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek bicycles
Hazard: The front fork can break, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair, Replace
Consumer Contact: Scott USA toll-free at (888) 607-8365, ext. 2012, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.scott-sports.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on the Get Support button at the bottom of the page, then click on Safety & Recalls under Owner Resources for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 5,200 forks on Scott bicycles and about 120,000 forks on Trek bicycles
Description: This recall involves SR Suntour front forks on 13 models of Scott and 11 models of Trek 2011, 2012 and 2013 bicycles.
Recalled Scott bicycles have 700c wheels, disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX or NCX. Bicycle model names and numbers are on the main frame of each bicycle in a location that varies by model. The model year can be identified by the color scheme of the bicycle frame. The fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork.
Click here for a list of Scott bicycles with Suntour forks being recalled: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-Forks/
Recalled Trek bicycles have disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX, NRX (with IS mounts), XCM (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels) or XCT (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels). Bicycle model names and numbers are on the top tube near the seat tube or near the head tube. Bicycles with a serial number ending in F, G or H should be taken to the dealer for inspection. The serial number is on the frame of the bicycle under the bottom bracket. The fork’s model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork.
Click here for a list of Trek bicycles with Suntour forks being recalled: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Scott-Trek-Recall-Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Front-Forks/
Incidents/Injuries: Scott has received one report of a broken SR Suntour fork. No injuries were reported. Trek has received 28 reports of broken forks. Five injuries have been reported, including minor bruises, a separated shoulder and broken bones.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles. Consumers with recalled Scott bicycles should take them to an authorized Scott dealer for a free repair of the NEX model or a free replacement lower fork for the NCX model. Consumers with recalled Trek bicycles should take them to an authorized Trek dealer for a free repair of NEX, XCM and XCT models or a free replacement of the NRX model.
Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2010 to November 2013 for between $450 and $1,100 for Scott bicycles and from May 2010 to June 2014 for between $600 and $1,370 for Trek bicycles.
Importer: Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho and Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured in: China and Taiwan
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3.
Recall Date: June 25, 2014
Recall Number: 14-216
Women’s Scarves Recalled by Julie Vos Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
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: Julie Vos women’s scarves
Hazard: The scarves fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel and pose a risk of burn injury to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Julie Vos collect at (646) 448-4345 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@julievos.com or online at www.julievos.com and click on “Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 324
Description: This recall involves Julie Vos women’s scarves. The scarves are 100 percent modal fabric, a type of rayon, and were sold in two prints, Anchor and Sierra. Anchor was sold in three colors, including blue, green and orange. Sierra was sold in four colors, including raspberry/magenta, orange/peach, cream/gray and blue/purple. The scarves measure 75 inches long by 45 inches wide. Julie Vos is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the scarf.
Incidents/Injuries: There has been one report of a shawl catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled scarves and contact Julie Vos to arrange to return the scarves for a full refund. Julie Vos will provide a pre-paid postage label for shipping.
Sold at: Specialty boutiques nationwide and online at www.julievos.com from January 2014 through February 2014 for about $165.
Importer: Julie Vos, of New York
Manufacturer: Shaw & Brothers, Delhi, India
Manufactured in: India
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