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1. SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/SCARPA-North-America-Recalls-Tronic-System-Ski-Boots/
2. Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Urban-Outfitters-Recalls-Teacups/
3. Kid’s Korner Children’s Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Kroger Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kids-Korner-Childrens-Zipper-Hooded-Sweatshirts-Recalled-by-Kroger/
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1.
Recall Date: March 10, 2015
Recall Number: 15-094
SCARPA North America Recalls Ski Boots with Tronic System Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: F1 EVO Ski Boots with Tronic system component.
Hazard: The Tronic system, can unexpectedly switch from ski mode to walk mode, not allowing the boot to release from the binding, posing a fall or injury hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the boots and contact SCARPA North America for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: SCARPA North America toll-free at (866) 998-2895 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.scarpa.com and click on the tab marked “F1 EVO RECALL” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2100 in U.S. and 250 in Canada
Description: This recall involves the men’s and women’s SCARPA F1 EVO ski boots with the Tronic system component. The Tronic system locks the boot into the ski binding. The boots were sold in royal blue for men and aqua blue for women with “SCARPA” written in white letters on the lower outer side of the boot. The model name “F1 EVO” is printed on the upper right outside ankle cuff of the boots.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of torn knee ligament injuries following falls, when the boots failed to release from the binding.
Sold at: Authorized SCARPA dealers and retailers in the United States and Canada, including Oregon Mountain Community, REI and Skimo Co., and online at www.scarpa.com from October 2014 through January 2015 for about $700.
Manufacturer: CALZATURIFICIO S.C.A.R.P.A. S.P.A., of Italy
Importer/Distributor: SCARPA North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Manufactured in: Italy
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2.
Recall Date: March 11, 2015
Recall Number: 15-095
Urban Outfitters Recalls Teacups Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: “Cheeky” Teacups
Hazard: The tea cups are mislabeled as microwave safe. If microwaved, the gold paint accents on the teacups can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teacups and contact Urban Outfitters for instructions on returning the product for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Urban Outfitters at (800) 282-2200 anytime, or online at www.urbanoutfitters.com and click on “Cheeky Teacup Voluntary Recall” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at service@urbanoutfitters.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 11,640 units in the United States and 1,730 in Canada
Description: This recall involves four styles of “Cheeky” six-ounce ceramic teacups. The cups have floral motifs with gold painted accents and have four “cheeky” phrases, such as “booze” and “more whiskey please,” painted on the inside or outside rim of the cup. “Dishwasher Safe,” “Microwave Safe” and “Made in China” are printed on the bottom of the cup.
Incidents/Injuries: Urban Outfitters has received one report of a teacup sparking during microwaving. No injuries have been reported.
Sold exclusively at: Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at UrbanOutfitters.com from August 2014 through January 2015 for about $16.
Importer: World Us, of Hicksville, New York
Distributor: Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufactured in: China
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3.
Recall Date: March 11, 2015
Recall Number: 15-096
Kid’s Korner Children’s Zipper Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Kroger Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Children’s zipper hooded sweatshirts
Hazard: The sweatshirt zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the sweatshirt away from young children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers without a sales receipt will be refunded current retail price.
Consumer Contact: Kroger at (800) 576-4377 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kroger.com and click on the Recall Alerts link at the top of the main page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 140,000
Description: This recall involves Kids Korner brand boy’s, girl’s and toddler’s cotton/poly blend fleece zipper hooded sweatshirts with a front zipper, two front pockets and knit ribbing around the wrists and waist. The sweatshirts were sold in 62 different prints and solid colors in infant, toddler to children’s size 4. The size can be found on a label sewn into the back seam of the neck. A white label sewn into the lower left inside seam reads Inter-American Products, Lahore, Pakistan and has style number ending in 8025, 8025P, 8128, 8128P, 8174P, 8251, 8326 or 8326P. Also on the label are the following manufacture dates: March 2014, April 2014, June 2014 or November 2014 and batch numbers: 1, FLC-P5, FLC-P6 or FLC-P8. To view photos of all recalled sweatshirts, visit the Recall Alerts section on the firm’s web site.
Incidents/Injuries: Kroger has received one report of a zipper pull detaching from the sweatshirt. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dillons, Fred Meyer, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger, Smith’s and Fry’s Marketplace and other stores nationwide from June 2014 through February 2015 for between $8 and $10.
Importer: Fred Meyer, Inc., of Portland, Ore. dba Kroger of Cincinnati, Ohio
Manufactured in: Pakistan
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