Thursday, January 8, 2015

News from CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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1. CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CoScentrix-Expands-Recall-of-DD-Brand-Candles1/

2. Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Star Ride Kids Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-by-Star-Ride-Kids/

3. Pro Performance Recalls SKLZ Resistance Trainers Due to Risk of Severe Injury http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Pro-Performance-Recalls-SKLZ-Resistance-Trainers/

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1.

Recall Date: January 8, 2015

Recall Number: 15-056  

 

CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: DD brand candles

 

Hazard: The candle's high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

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

 

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 168,000 (About 256,000 candles sold in jars and tins were recalled in November 2014 and about 126,000 candles sold in tins were recalled in April 2014)

 

Description: This recall involves four types of DD branded single-wick candles: Mason jars in 5- and 12- ounce sizes, decorative jars in 10- and 20-ounce sizes, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce jars with a holiday theme. The candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.

 

The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high. The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high. The jars have gray metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tang attached to the mouth of the jars.

 

The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have gray metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar.

 

The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a silver metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin.

 

The 13-ounce holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have silver metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top.  The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver.

 

The SKU number is on a label on the underside of each container. For a list of candle scents and SKU numbers being recalled, click here:  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CoScentrix-Expands-Recall-of-DD-Brand-Candles1/

 

Incidents/Injuries: CoScentrix has received one additional report of a candle’s surface igniting and no additional reports of injury or property damage. In the two previous recalls CoScentrix received a total of 31 reports of the candle's surface igniting, one report of injury and 10 reports of property damage.

 

Sold exclusively at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through October 2014 for between $6 and $20.

 

Manufacturer: CoScentrix, of Carson, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2.

Recall Date: January 8, 2015

Recall Number: 15-057

 

Children’s Pajamas Recalled by Star Ride Kids Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Children’s Pajama Sets

 

Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pajamas away from children, stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Star Ride Kids toll-free at (866) 349-7094 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.starride.com and click on the Product Recall link on the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 7,000

 

Description: This recall involves Star Ride Kids girl's pajama sets. The recalled pajamas are made of polyester and sold in sizes 4 through 14. The pajama sets consist of polar fleece pants with a bow and elastic at the waist and a jersey two-piece long-sleeve shirt. Style reference number 5217 or 5250 is on a label in the side seam of each shirt. “Star Ride Taking It To The Next Level” is on a label in the waistband of each pair of pants. The logo “Star Ride” is printed on the inside back of the neck of each shirt. Some shirts have a hangtag on the wrist with the words “flame resistant sleepwear.” A detailed list of combinations for sets being recalled can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Childrens-Pajamas-Recalled-by-Star-Ride-Kids/

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Children’s boutiques and department stores nationwide from August 2013 through November 2013 for between $10 and $13. 

 

Importer: Star Ride Kids, of New York. N.Y.

 

Manufactured in: China
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3.

Recall Date: January 8, 2015

Recall Number: 15-058

 

Pro Performance Recalls SKLZ Resistance Trainers Due to Risk of Severe Injury

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers

 

Hazard: A weld on a ring on the resistance trainer’s belt can break during use and cause the resistance trainer’s flexible cord to quickly and unexpectedly retract and hit an exercise partner who is holding the other end.

 

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Pro Performance toll-free at (877) 225-7275 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.sklz.com and click on “Product Recall: Recoil 360TM” at the bottom of the page.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 52,000

 

Description: This recall involves the SKLZ Recoil 360™ All-Position Resistance Trainers, which is a leash-type device that provides resistance during exercise. The resistance trainer consists of a belt, an 8-foot flexible cord attachment leash, a safety handle and a storage bag. “SKLZ” followed by an arrow is printed on the belt. Users wear the belt, which is connected to the flexible cord. The safety handle, connected to the flexible cord, is held by a coach or partner to provide resistance while the user runs, jumps or shuffles. In lieu of a coach or partners, the safety handle can be connected to a sturdy stationary object like a fence or post. Belts with the arrow before the “SKLZ” are not included in this recall.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the weld on the resistance trainer breaking and resulting in serious injuries, including blunt trauma to a lower leg, a puncture wound and a laceration. 

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled resistance trainers and contact SKLZ to return them for a free replacement resistance trainer, including free shipping.

 

Sold at: Academy LTD, Dick’s Sporting Goods and other sporting goods and fitness stores; sporting goods and fitness catalogs; and online at SKLZ.com and Amazon.com from January 2013 through December 2014 for about $40.

 

Importer: Pro Performance Sports LLC, of Carlsbad, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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