Tuesday, December 9, 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. Dream On Me Recalls Incredible Play Yards Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Dream-On-Me-Recalls-Incredible-Play-Yards/

2. Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Lenovo-Recalls-Computer-Power-Cords/

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1.

Recall Date: December 9, 2014

Recall Number: 15-043  

 

Dream On Me Recalls Incredible Play Yards Due to Strangulation Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Dream On Me Play Yards

 

Hazard: The play yard’s rails can collapse, presenting a strangulation hazards to young children.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact: Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday or online at www.dreamonme.com and click on the Recalls tab for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 10,000

 

Description: The recall includes Dream On Me Incredible two-level deluxe adjustable height play yards with model number starting with 436A, 436B, 436G, 436O, 436P and 436R. The play yards, made with a steel, powder-coated frame base with rolling, hooded casters, have a fabric and mesh covering that comes in a variety of colors. The play yard includes a changing top, a toy bar with soft toys for entertainment, a side pocket for storage and a carrying case. “Dream On Me” is printed on the bottom left-hand side outside of the product. The model number is printed on a label attached to the play yard’s mattress. The play yard can be folded for storage.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play yards and contact Dream On Me to receive a free repair kit.

 

Sold online at: Amazon, Kohls, Toys R US, WalMart, Wayfair and other online retailers from March 2010 through January 2014 for about $60.

 

Importer: Dream On Me, of South Plainfield, N.J.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2.

Recall Date: December 9, 2014

Recall Number: 15-044

 

Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  AC power cords

 

Hazard: The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

 

Remedy:  Replace

 

Consumer Contact:  Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the top of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.

 

Sold at: Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500.

 

Manufacturer: Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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