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1. Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-Extinguishers/
2. SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-88-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/
3. Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jackco-Transnational-Recalls-ZETA-Battery-Pack/
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1.
Recall Date: February 12, 2015
Recall Number: 15-079
Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Kidde plastic valve disposable fire extinguishers
Hazard: A faulty valve component can cause the disposable fire extinguishers not to fully discharge when the lever is repeatedly pressed and released during a fire emergency, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher.
Consumer Contact: Kidde toll-free at (855) 283-7991 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kidde.com and click on Safety Notice for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 4.6 million units in the U.S. and 175,000 in Canada
Description: This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zytel® black plastic valves. The recalled extinguishers are red, white or silver and are either ABC or BC rated. The ratings can be found to the right of the nameplate. Manufacture dates included in the recall are July 23, 2013 through October 15, 2014. A 10-digit date code is stamped on the side of the cylinder, near the bottom. Digits five through nine represent the day and year of manufacture in DDDYY format. Date codes for recalled units manufactured in 2013 are XXXX 20413 X through XXXX 36513 X and 2014 are XXXX 00114 X through XXXX 28814 X. A list of model numbers, that can found on the nameplate affixed to the front of the fire extinguisher, can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kidde-Recalls-Disposable-Plastic-Fire-Extinguishers/
Incidents/Injuries: Kidde has received 11 reports of the recalled fire extinguishers failing to discharge as expected. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Home Depot, Menards, Walmart and other department, home and hardware stores nationwide, and online from August 2013 through November 2014 for between $18 and $65, and about $200 for model XL 5MR.
Importer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Company Inc., of Mebane, North Carolina
Manufactured in: Mexico
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2.
Recall Date: February 12, 2015
Recall Number: 15-078
SRAM Recalls Zipp 88 Bicycle Wheel Hubs Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Zipp 88 aluminum hubs for bicycle wheels
Hazard: The hub flange ring on the front hub can fail posing a crash and injury hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.sram.com or www.zipp.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 12,000
Description: The aluminum hub shell is silver. The outside flange ring is gray aluminum in the standard option and blue, gold, gray, pink or red in the ZedTech options. The diameter of the two clinch nuts is approximately 1 inch. The first version of the 88 hub is the only one affected by the recall. The first version has the Z logo on the flange ring. The other versions – not affected by this recall – do not have the Z logo on the flange ring. The hubs were sold in five bike brands and sold separately. A listing of these brands and their model types can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/SRAM-Recalls-Zipp-88-Bicycle-Wheel-Hubs/
Incidents/Injuries: The company reports two incidents of collapsed front wheels. Both resulted in stitches, bruises and lacerations, plus a concussion in one case.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Zipp 88 front hub and contact SRAM for a free replacement hub.
Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide. Front hub sold for about $215; front wheel with the hub sold for about $920; front and rear wheel set sold for about $2300 and bicycles with the wheel set containing the recalled hub sold for about $5,000 to $12,000. Items were sold between October 2008 and December 2010.
Manufacturer: Prodigy Group, Mooresville, Ind.
Manufactured in: USA
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3.
Recall Date: February 12, 2015
Recall Number: 15-070
Jackco Transnational Recalls ZETA Battery Pack Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter – Deluxe Set
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, split apart and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Pocket Jump Starter and contact Jackco Transnational for instructions on how to dispose of the product and how to obtain a refund for the purchase price. Consumers without a receipt will receive $110.
Consumer Contact: Jackco Transnational toll-free at (888) 452-2526 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.jackco.com and click on “Pocket Jump Starter Product Recall” for more information or send an e-mail to recall@jackco.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 5,000
Description: The ZETA by Jackco Pocket Jump Starter - Deluxe Set contains a battery pack used to jump start vehicles and charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The set comes in a black canvas case with red trim and a black handle. When closed, the case measures about 9 inches long by 8.5 inches wide by 3 inches deep and weighs about 2 pounds. The interior is black with mesh pockets. ZETA is printed on the front of the case in red and blue letters. The set includes mini jump clamps, universal cable for laptop charging, 12V accessory cable and USB cable with adapters. The battery pack has three Power Ports – 19 Volt, 12 Volt and 5 Volt -- and can be plugged into an AC wall outlet or a 12-volt car charger for recharging. The lithium-ion battery pack is white and 6 inches long by 3 inches wide by 1 inch deep. A silver product label with Model Number ZT50420 printed in black is found on the backside of the recalled battery pack. Under this product label is the date code: XM201407XXXXXX, which translates to July 2014, the date of manufacturing.
Incidents/Injuries: Jackco Transnational has received 487 reports of battery failure, and two reports of a fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com from July 2014 to January 2015 for between $110 and $140.
Importer: Jackco Transnational, Inc., of Azusa, California.
Manufactured in: China
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