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1. Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Snow-Peak-Recalls-Japanese-Axe/
2. Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Power-Reclining-Furniture-Recalled-by-Franklin/
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1.
Recall Date: May 7, 2015
Recall Number: 15-130
Snow Peak Recalls Japanese Axe Due to Laceration and Impact Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Japanese Axe M
Hazard: The handle of the axe can crack, allowing the axe head to come loose, posing a laceration or impact hazard to the user or bystanders.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Japanese Axe M and return it to the Snow Peak’s Portland retail store or contact Snow Peak for a free replacement axe.
Consumer Contact: Snow Peak toll-free at (855) 407-8390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@snowpeak.com or online at www.snowpeak.com and click on the recall poster for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 220
Description: The recalled Japanese Axe M has item number R-061 printed on the back page of the included manual. The black axe head measures 5-3/4 inches high by 4 inches wide and weighs 2 pounds. The axe handle measures 14 inches long and is made of a light colored maple. A small black snow flake (asterisk) is burnt into the handle near the hole at the end of the handle. The handle has a small hole near the end, which is used for hanging the axe. The axe was sold with a white leather holder for the axe head that attaches with a snap strap.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Outdoor equipment retail stores including Adventure 16, Backcountry Gear LTD, Camp Saver, Snow Peak Portland Store, UTE Mountaineer, and online at www.snowpeak.com from December 2013 through August 2014 for about $160.
Importer: Snow Peak USA, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured in: Japan
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2.
Recall Date: May 7, 2015
Recall Number: 15-129
Power Reclining Furniture Recalled by Franklin Due to Fire Hazard; Power Switch Can Fail
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Power reclining furniture
Hazard: The switch used to operate the reclining function can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled units and contact Franklin for a replacement operating switch.
Consumer Contact: Franklin Corporation toll-free at (866) 551-2706 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://franklincorp.com/ and click on the “Power Switch Recall” button.
Recall Details
Units: About 81,000 in the U.S.
Description: This recall involves power reclining furniture with rectangular power switches. The black plastic switches measure 1 3/8 inches by 3 inches and are installed either on the arm, console or side of various styles of reclining chairs, sofas and sectionals. Furniture with the rectangular power switches was sold under the name, Franklin Corporation or one of eight private labels, including Big Sandy Superstore, Cardi’s Furniture, Cimarron Lumber/Sutherland’s, The Great American Home Store, Levin Furniture, Overstock.com, Raymour & Flanigan and Slumberland Furniture. A label on the underside of the footrest lists the retailer or private label name and the product style number and, if applicable, the basic change (BC) number.
To view a complete list of Style and BC numbers included in the recall, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Power-Reclining-Furniture-Recalled-by-Franklin/
Power reclining furniture with a black plastic oval switch is not affected by this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: Franklin has received two reports of switches igniting and three reports of switches smoking on showroom samples, resulting in minor property damage to the flooring. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide and online from October 2013 to December 2014 for between $400 and $4,000.
Manufacturer: Franklin Corporation, of Houston, Miss.
Manufactured in: USA (power reclining furniture)
Manufactured in: China (power reclining switches)
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