Wednesday, June 24, 2015

News from CPSC: 2 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. Bicycles with SR Suntour Bicycle Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Crash Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Bicycles-with-SR-Suntour-Bicycle-Forks-Recalled-by-SR-Suntour/

2. Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Positec-Tool-Recalls-Worx-Brand-Blower-Vacs/

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Recall Date: June 24, 2015

Recall Number: 15-169

 

Bicycles with SR Suntour Bicycle Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Crash Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks

 

Hazard: The bolt that attaches the upper part of the bicycle’s fork to the lower part of the fork can break or separate and cause the front wheel to come off the bicycle. This is a crash hazard for riders.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled SR Suntour bicycle forks and return the bicycle to the place of purchase for a free inspection and repair.

 

Consumer Contact: SR Suntour toll-free at (888) 820-8458 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.srsuntour-cycling.com and click on Safety Recall Notice for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 68,000 in the United States and 33,600 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves Cannondale, Diamondback, Giant, GT, INA International, Schwinn, Scott and Trek brand bicycles with SR Suntour bicycle forks models M3010, M3020, M3030, NEX and XCT. The recalled forks have serial numbers in the top row beginning with “K” and ending with a number between 141101 and150127. The fork model and serial numbers are located on the back of the fork’s crown. The serial number is the first row. The model number is in the second row. “SR Suntour” is printed on stickers on both sides of the fork legs. A detailed list of the specific model numbers included in the recall is on the firm’s website.

 

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 15 reports of the bolts breaking or separating from the bicycles, including two reports of minor injuries, including abrasions, cuts and bruises.

 

Sold at: Bicycle stores, sports stores and mass merchandisers from November 2014 through May 2015 for between $300 and $400 for the bicycles.

 

Importer/Distributor: SR Suntour North America, of Vancouver, Wash. (bicycle forks)

 

Manufactured in: Kunshan, China

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2.

Recall Date: June 24, 2015

Recall Number: 15-170

 

Positec Tool Recalls Worx Brand Blower/Vacs Due to Shock Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Worx electric blower/vacs

 

Hazard: The grounded and ungrounded wiring in the electric blower/vacs could be reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and return them to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Positec toll-free at (866) 955-4579 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email blower@positecgroup.com or online at http://www.worx.com and click on Product Recall Information in the News and Press section at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 24,300 and 370 in Canada

 

Description: This recall involves Worx brand electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs are black, measure 11 inches high by 19.5 inches long and have the “Worx” logo printed on the side of the motor housing. The model and serial numbers are printed on the opposite side of the motor housing. To view a range of serial numbers for model numbers included in this recall, click here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Positec-Tool-Recalls-Worx-Brand-Blower-Vacs/

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Menards and Walmart stores nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for about $40.

 

Importer: Positec Tool Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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