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1. Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Tectron-International-Recalls-USB-Chargers/
2. Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cost-Plus-World-Market-Recalls-Modular-Storage-Bars/
3. Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Visonic-Recalls-Amber-Personal-Emergency-Response-Pendants-and-Kits/
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1.
Recall Date: October 30, 2014
Recall Number: 15-016
Tectron International Recalls USB Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: 3-in-1 USB phone charger
Hazard: The charger can overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Tectron International toll free at (844) 582-3152 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tectronint.com and click on Recall for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 55,000
Description: The 3-in-1 USB charging cable is used to charge iPhone4S/4G/3GS/3G, iPhone5, iPad mini/iPad4 and android phones. The 10-foot white cord has a USB plug on one end. The other end has 3 plugs: 30-pin plug for the iPad First Generation and iPhone 4S and earlier models; Lightning plug for the iPhone5 and later models and the iPad 2 and later models; and mini USB plug. The cable comes in a transparent sealed pouch. Item NO. USB29B is printed on label on the outside of the pouch.
Incidents/Injuries: Two incidents reported the USB charger melting. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact Tectron International to request a mailing label to return the merchandise. Mailing labels will be emailed to customers.
Sold at: Distributors for school fundraisers from July 2014 to August 2014 for about $3.50.
Importer: Tectron International of Vernon, Calif.
Distributors: AGI Fundraising, The Chip Shoppe, CPK Inc, Evergreen Fundraising, Great American Opportunities and Paragon Promotions
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: October 30, 2014
Recall Number: 15-017
Cost Plus World Market Recalls Modular Storage Bars Due to Injury Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Modular Storage Bars
Hazard: When weight is applied to the storage bar, the screws holding the mounting plate can pull out of the bar allowing the storage bar to fall, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 7,000
Description: The recall includes wall-mounted storage bars made of medium-density fiberboard with an oak wood finish that allow hanging storage accessories to be attached. The storage bars were sold in two sizes; long and short. The long bar is 36 inches in length and the short bar is 23.5 inches in length. The accessories are sold separately and include items such as a black metal mesh basket, key hooks and S-hooks. The storage bars have SKU numbers 491996 (long) and 491997 (short) printed on the UPC sticker attached to the product packaging. There are no identifying labels on the product itself.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a short storage bar pulling away from the wall. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the storage bars and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a free replacement.
Sold at: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from June 2014 through August 2014 for between about $20 and $25.
Distributor: Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
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3.
Recall Date: October 30, 2014
Recall Number: 15–018
Visonic Recalls Amber Personal Emergency Response Pendants and Kits Due to Pendant Battery Failure
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Visonic Amber Pendants and Visonic Amber Kits
Hazard: An accelerated circuit drain of the pendant battery can result in a decreased battery life and shorter than expected “low battery” warning period, from 30 days down to a nine day warning period.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Visonic at (800) 223-0020 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.visonic.com and click on North America and then Product News under the Solutions & Products tab for more information about the recall.
Recall Details
Units: About 29,200
Description: This recall involves Visonic Amber Pendants MCT-212 GS LA S (315) ENR and Visonic Amber Kits GS LA (315) KIT2. The kits contain the pendant and a base station. The Visonic Amber personal miniature transmitter pendant enables the consumer to remotely signal their personal emergency response system to send a request for assistance. The pendant is off-white with a red oval-shaped button on the face. It measures about 1 1/2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide by 5/8 of an inch deep. The white, plastic base station measures 8 inches wide by 2 inches deep by 11 inches high, and has an emergency, call and status check button. A label on the back of the pendant lists the part number and serial number. Recalled pendants sold separately have part number 0-102511 and serial numbers 0114147681 through 2015044165, 2513325212 through 4313226157 and 4513346942 through 5113063274. Pendants sold as part of the kit have model number 0-102371 and serial numbers 0114147759 through 1713321693, 1913433218 through 3313297879 and 3713561718 through 5113063339.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Visonic or their alarm service provider for instructions on receiving a replacement pendant. Until a new pendant is received, consumers should manually test their pendant regularly for low battery status.
Sold exclusively by: Leased by Life Alert Emergency Response to consumers who subscribed for alarm monitoring services from about May 2013 through July 2014. Retail price for the products are about $50 for the pendant, and between $220 and $240 for the kit.
Importer: Visonic Inc., of Westford, Mass.
Manufacturer: Visonic Ltd., of Tel Aviv, Israel
Manufactured in: Israel
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