Tuesday, May 19, 2015

News from CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Rocky-Brands-Recalls-Rocky-Rubber-Snake-Boots/

2. Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Recalls Java Jacket Cup Sleeves Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kaldis-Coffee-Roasting-Recalls-Java-Jacket-Cup-Sleeves/

3. Precision Trading Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Risk of Burns http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precision-Trading-Recalls-Espresso-Makers/

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1.

Recall Date: May 19, 2015

Recall Number: 15-137

 

Rocky Brands Recalls Rocky Rubber Snake Boots Due to Failure of Snake Guard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Hunting boots

 

Hazard:  The boots’ snake guard can fail to protect the wearer’s feet from a snake bite.

 

Remedy:  Refund, Replace

Consumers should stop wearing the recalled boots immediately and contact Rocky Brands for a full refund or a free pair of replacement snakebite-proof hunting boots in one of the following models: Lynx Snake, Classic Lynx Snake, Prolight Snake in lace up, pull-on or side-zip styles.

 

Consumer Contact:  Rocky Brands Inc. toll-free at (866) 245-2159 from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, email at customer.service@rockybrands.com, or online at www.rockybrands.com or www.rockyboots.com and click on Recall Notice for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,800

 

Description:  The recalled boots are 16-inch tall rubber hunting boots sold under the Rocky brand name. The recalled boots have a camouflage pattern on the outside of the shaft and foot. A white label on the inside of the shaft of has the Rocky logo, product number RKYS153, a date code between 12-14 and 01-15 in the MM-YY format and the words "Men’s 16 Silent Hunter Snake Boot, Camo" below the product number and date code. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: The company reports one incident of the boots' snake guard failing in which a Rocky Brands contractor sustained injuries from a snake bite while demonstrating the product. 

 

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide, including Tomlinson’s, Bowie Outfitters, and Mossy Oak stores, and online at www.rockyboots.com during March 2015 for about $200.

 

Importer:  Rocky Brands Inc., of Nelsonville, Ohio

 

Manufactured in:  China

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2.

Recall Date: May 19, 2015

Recall Number: 15-139

 

Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Recalls Java Jacket Cup Sleeves Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Java Jacket Disposable Cup Sleeves   

 

Hazard: The Java Jacket cup sleeve can ignite if used in a microwave, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Dispose                            

Consumers should immediately stop using and discard the recalled Java Jackets.

 

Consumer Contact: Kaldi’s toll-free at (888) 892-6333 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://kaldiscoffee.com/ and click on “Recall” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 700,000

 

Description: This recall involves Kaldi’s Coffee Java Jackets disposable paper cup sleeves used with 12- and 16-ounce paper cups. The black paper cup sleeves have the “Kaldi’s Coffee” and the company logo printed on the front, and “100% Recycled Paperboard” printed on the back.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Kaldi’s has received two reports of the Java Jackets catching fire when heated in the microwave. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting stores in Missouri from February 2014 through March 2015 at no cost with hot drinks.

 

Distributor: Kaldi’s Coffee Roasting Company, of St. Louis, Mo.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

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3.

Recall Date: May 19, 2015

Recall Number: 15- 138

 

Precision Trading Recalls Espresso Makers Due to Risk of Burns

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: PREMIUM® Espresso Makers

 

Hazard: The filler cap at the top of the unit can crack and allow steam to escape, posing a risk of burns to the user. In addition, the cap can pop off unexpectedly as a result of pressure buildup, posing a risk of injury to a bystander.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers and contact Precision Trading Corp. to request a free replacement cap.

 

Consumer Contact: Precision Trading Corp. at (800) 477-4501 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@precisiontrading.com or visit the firm’s website at www.premiumus.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 4,700

 

Description: This recall involves Precision Trading Corp.’s PREMIUM® four-cup Espresso Makers manufactured in September 2014 and November 2014.  The recalled units have model number PEM585 and product date code “0914” or “1114” printed on a rating label affixed to the bottom of the espresso maker. The Premium logo is printed on the bottom front of the espresso maker. Espresso makers with “2015” marked on the cap are not included in this recall.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a consumer who sustained burns to her arm when the cap unexpectedly released steam from the espresso maker.

 

Sold at: BrandMart U.S.A. and other retail stores in Florida and Puerto Rico between November 2014 and February 2015 for about $30.

 

Importer: Precision Trading Corp., of Miami, Fla.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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