Tuesday, August 12, 2014

News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. CoScentrix Recalls Candles in Metal Tins Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/CoScentrix-Recalls-Candles-in-Metal-Tins/

2. JPC Equestrian Recalls Stirrup Leathers Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/JPC-Equestrian-Recalls-Stirrup-Leathers/

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Recall Date: August 12, 2014

Recall Number: 14-254  

 

CoScentrix Recalls Candles in Metal Tins Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

 

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: DD Brand Tin Candles

 

Hazard: The candle’s high flame can ignite the surface of the wax and the polymer coating on the tin-plated container, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: CoScentrix toll-free at (888) 298-2722 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.coscentrix.com and click on “Product Recall Info” at the bottom of the page.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 126,000

 

Description: This recall involves 4-ounce DD branded candles sold in a round metal tin with a metal lid. The single wick candles are 2.75 inches wide by 2 inches high and were sold in 35 fragrances and colors of wax. A “DD” logo is embossed atop the metal lid. The candle fragrance is printed on a label affixed to the outside of the tin. A label on the underside of the tin is marked “$5.99” and has the SKU and batch number. A full list of SKU numbers for the candles included in this recall can be found here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/CoScentrix-Recalls-Candles-in-Metal-Tins/

                               

The batch numbers included are: 14070, 14071, 14072, 14073, 14076, 14077, 14078, 14132, 14134, 14135, 14139, 14140, 14155, 14156, 14157 and 14178. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: CoScentrix has received two reports of the candle’s surface igniting and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund, without a receipt a store credit will be issued. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.

 

Sold exclusively at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through July 2014 for about $6.

 

Manufacturer: CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2.

Recall Date: August 12, 2014

Recall Number: 14-253

 

JPC Equestrian Recalls Stirrup Leathers 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: HDR Stirrup Leathers

 

Hazard: The stirrup leather can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: JPC Equestrian toll-free at (866) 273-3243 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at JPC Equestrian’s website www.breeches.com and click on the “Recall Notification” link for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,200

 

Description: This recall involves five models of pre-stretched stirrup leathers. The stirrup leathers are branded with the HDR logo and name “HENRI DE RIVEL”.  The item number and UPC code are located on the hang tag.  The list of models included in the recall can be found here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/JPC-Equestrian-Recalls-Stirrup-Leathers/

 

Incidents/Injuries: JPC has received three reports of broken stirrup leathers. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the stirrup leathers and contact JPC for a full refund.

 

Sold at: Choice Brands/Horse Loverz, Dover Saddlery, The Equestrian Corner and other equestrian supply retailers nationwide from October 2013 to May 2014 from between $30 and $40.

 

Importer: JPC Equestrian Inc., of Drums, Pa.

 

Manufacturer: Ducks N Drakes, of Kampur, Uttar Pradesh, India

 

Manufactured in: India

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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