1. PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Fish-Bowls/
2. Runway Global Recalls Sugarfly Girls��� Coats; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Runway-Global-Recalls-Sugarfly-Girls-Coats/
3. Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-and-Power-Brushes/
4. Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Triathlon-Bicycles/
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Recall Date: April 24, 2014
Recall Number: 14-155
PetSmart Recalls Fish Bowls 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: Glass fish bowls
Hazard: The glass fish bowls can crack, shatter or break during normal handling, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.petsmart.com and click on About PetSmart at the bottom of the page, then click on Product Notices & Recalls for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/PetSmart-Recalls-Fish-Bowls/
Recall Details
Units: About 10,200
Description: This recall involves the 1.75 gallon glass fish bowl that is shaped like a brandy snifter. These fish bowls were sold under the Great Choice or Top Fin brand names with SKU number 5140161 and UPC code 737257187092. The SKU and UPC codes are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the fish bowl.
Incidents/Injuries: PetSmart has received 10 reports of the glass fish bowl breaking during normal use, including five reports of cuts to fingers and a knee. Four of the cuts required stitches. One required surgery for a lacerated tendon in a consume����s finger.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fish bowl and return it to any PetSmart store for a full refund.
Sold exclusively at: PetSmart stores nationwide from February 2013 through September 2013 for about $20.
Importer/Distributor: PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.
Manufacturer: Shanghai Freeart Trading Co. Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: April 24, 2014
Recall Number: 14-157
Runway Global Recalls Sugarfly Gir����� Coats; Waist Drawstring Poses Entanglement 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 products: Gir����� Sugarfly Peacoats with a waist drawstring
Hazard: The coats have a drawstring tie sewn into the side seam at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors, posing significant entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Runway Global toll-free at (855) 303-8250 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sugarfly.us and click on����Sugarfly Girls��� on the top bar and then click on����Recall Info��� at the bottom of the page, or email willa@runwayglobal.com for
more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Runway-Global-Recalls-Sugarfly-Girls-Coats/
Recall Details
Units: About 1,700
Description: This recall involves girl��������Sugarfl���� brand peacoat. The double breasted wool and polyester garment comes with a waist drawstring sewn into the outside seam of the garment. The coats come in three different colors; solid black, charcoal plaid and purple plaid. The coats were sold in girls��� sizes S (7-8), M (10-12), L (14), and XL (16). Style number KEM236 is located on the label found inside on the side seam of the garment. ���Sugarf����� is printed on a label sewn into the neck of the coat.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately detach the tie from the side seams of the coat to eliminate the hazard, or return the coat to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at: Nordstrom Rack nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 and on-line at www.Zulily.com from September 2013 through November 2013 for about $40.
Importer: Runway Global, of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
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3.
Recall Date: April 24, 2014
Recall Number: 14-158
Ariens Recalls Snow Throwers and Power Brushes Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
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: Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
Hazard: A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariens.com click o�����Recall Informati����� for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-and-Power-Brushes/
Recall Details
Units: About 5,700
Description: This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes. Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers included in the recall are orange and 22- to 24-inches wide. Sno-Tek model snow throwers included in the recall are black and 20- to 28-inches wide. Power brushes included in the recall are Ariens and Gravely model PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28-inch brush CE. The Ariens power brush was sold in orange and the Gravely in red. The snow throwers and power brushes have the Ariens, Sno-Tek or Gravely brand name printed on the product. For all recalled units, model and serial numbers are printed on a white label affixed to the lower rear of the product, near the wheel. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are:
Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thr����
Models Serial Number Range
920013 124912 - 125271
920014 142966 - 143728
920021 003089 - 006233
920022 000531 - 000712
Ariens Sno-T�����
Models Serial Number Range
939401 090112 - 090623
920402 143967 - 146057
920403 126501 - 127351
Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush��� and Ariens 28 CE Brush
Models Serial Number Range
921025 040600 - 040660
921313 040163 - 040174
Gravely PB-28 All Season Brus����
Models Serial Number Range
921026 040061 - 040079
Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Consumers should remember to never put their hands into the discharge chute.
Sold by: Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
Importer/Manufacturer: Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Manufactured in: United States
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4.
Recall Date: April 24, 2014
Recall Number: 14-159
Felt Bicycles Recalls Triathlon Bicycles Due to Risk of Injury
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: 2008 Felt S22 and S32 Triathlon Bicycles and 2010 Felt S32, B12, B14 and B16 Triathlon Bicycles.
Hazard: The steer tube on the bicycle fork can break and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy: Replacement
Consumer Contact: Felt Bicycles toll-free at (866) 433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.feltracing.com and click o�����Notices��� for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Triathlon-Bicycles/
Recall Details
Units: About 3,300 (2,100 additional units with the same steer tube were previously recalled in June 2010) in U.S. and about 190 in Canada
Description: This recall includes all 2008 Felt S22 and S32 triathlon bicycles, and 2010 S32, B12, B14 and B16 triathlon bicycles. The bicycles have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steer tubes. The Felt logo is on the seat, frame and tires. The model number is printed on the frame, next to the Felt logo. The 2008 S22 model was sold in gloss white and the 2008 S32 was sold in gloss red. The 2010 S32 model was sold in gloss black, the 2010 B12 was sold in gloss white, the 2010 B14 was sold in gloss pewter and the 2010 B16 was sold in matte black.
Incidents/Injuries: Felt Bicycles has received 18 reports of the bicycle forks breaking, including five reports of minor injuries.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and steer tube replacement.
Sold by: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2007 through February 2014 for between $1,500 and $3,000.
Distributor: Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufacturer: ADK Technology Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
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