Wednesday, May 20, 2015

News from CPSC: 4 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
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1. Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sears http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kenmore-Elite-Ranges-Recalled-by-Electrolux/

2. Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Electrolux-Recalls-Kenmore-Elite-Ranges/

3. Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Valor-Athletics-Recalls-Olympic-Weight-Bench/

4. Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hewitt-Recalls-Marine-Winches/

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1.

Recall Date: May 20, 2015

Recall Number: 15-142

 

Kenmore Elite Ranges Recalled by Electrolux Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sears

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Sears Kenmore Elite slide-in ranges

 

Hazard: The stainless steel trim below the range control panel can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Sears at (800) 873-5011 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.sears.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 5,300

 

Description: This recall involves Sears Kenmore Elite stainless steel slide-in gas, electric and dual-fuel ranges with the following model and serial numbers. The model and serial numbers are located on the inside frame of the range door on the left side. Kenmore Elite is printed on the front of the oven door. To view a list of models and serial numbers for ranges being recalled, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kenmore-Elite-Ranges-Recalled-by-Electrolux/

 

Incidents/Injuries: One consumer reported being cut by a sharp edge on the stainless steel trim below the range control panel and required stitches.

 

Sold exclusively at: Sears stores nationwide from May 2014 through April 2015 for between $2,400 and $3,700.

 

Distributor: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2.

Recall Date: May 20, 2015

Recall Number: 15-143

 

Electrolux Recalls Kenmore Elite Ranges Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Sears

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Sears Kenmore Elite dual fuel ranges

 

Hazard: The burner flame can go out while the gas is turned on. This can allow gas to escape and poses fire and burn hazards.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the ranges and contact Sears for a free inspection and free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Sears toll-free at (888) 710-9284 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, Saturday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT or online at www.sears.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 250

 

Description: This recall involves Sears Kenmore stainless steel slide-in ranges with gas cooktops and electric ovens. Model number 790.42603xxx with serial numbers ranging from AF42500601 through AF43000916 and model number 790.42613xxx with serial numbers ranging from AF42500541 through AF43103647 are included. The model and serial numbers are located on the inside frame of the range door on the left side. Kenmore Elite is printed on the front of the oven door.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold exclusively at: Sears stores nationwide from June 2014 through October 2014 for between $3,200 and $3,700.

 

Distributor: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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3.

Recall Date: May 20, 2015

Recall Number: 15-140

 

Valor Athletics Recalls Olympic Weight Bench due to Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Weight bench

 

Hazard: The weld joining the front leg to the main frame can break, posing an injury hazard to the user.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the bench and contact Valor Fitness for a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Valor Fitness toll-free at (844) 277-1641 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, if you call after hours, please leave a message, you can always email Info@valorfitness.com or online at www.valorathleticsinc.com or www.valorfitness.com and click on CPSC Information in the Help column for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: 100

 

Description: This recall involves Valor Fitness BF-38 Flat/Incline/Decline Olympic Benches. The benches are used to perform various free weight exercises. The recalled benches have a gray, steel frame that measures 53 inches long by 43 inches wide by 47 inches tall and have black, multi-position seat and back pads. They have adjustable bar supports with safety bar hooks and plate storage pegs on the rear of the uprights. The Valor Fitness logo and model number are on the main cross frame between the two uprights.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Valorathleticsinc.com and Valorfitness.com from January 2014 to September 2014 for about $300.

 

Importer: Valor Athletics Inc., of St. Petersburg, Fla.

 

Manufactured in: China

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4.

Recall Date: May 20, 2015

Recall Number: 15-141

 

Hewitt Recalls Marine Winches Due to Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Chain driven winches

 

Hazard: The top and bottom roller chains in the winch can break, causing the winch and marine lift to fail. This can pose an injury hazard to the user or bystander.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled winches and contact Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing or their local dealer to arrange for a free replacement of the roller chains.

 

Consumer Contact: Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc. at (800) 544-2067 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hewitt-roll-a-dock.com and click on “2014 Lift Chains Recall” link at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,700

 

Description: This recall includes Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing winches with model number 1501, 2001 and 2501 printed on the front label of the product. The winches can be used in various marine lifts. The products are silver, metal and measure 21 inches high by 12 inches wide by 8 inches deep. Recalled winches were manufactured December 2013 through September 2014 and have a date code in the MM YY format stamped on the front right side of the product.

 

Incidents/Injuries: There have been six incidents of the roller chains breaking in the recalled winch housing. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Independent boat and watersport dealers nationwide and internationally and online at buyhewitt.com from April 2014 through October 2014 for about $400.

 

Manufacturer: Hewitt Machine & Manufacturing Inc., of Nicollet, Minn.

Manufactured in: USA

 

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