Tuesday, June 30, 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. Technosport Recalls Omersub Scuba Mask Due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Technosport-Recalls-Omersub-Scuba-Mask/

2. E-Z-GO Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, Shuttle and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/E-Z-GO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Golf-Shuttle-and-Utility-Vehicles/

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1.

Recall Date: June 30, 2015

Recall Number: 15-173

 

Technosport Recalls Omersub Scuba Mask Due to Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Omersub Zero Cube scuba diving mask

 

Hazard: Non-conforming glass was used for the lens, which can shatter during normal use, posing an injury hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the mask and contact Technosport for a replacement mask.

 

Consumer Contact: Technosport at (800) 853-1911 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at info@technosportinc.com or online at www.omerdiving.com and click on “click here for Technosport Recalls” at the bottom of the homepage for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,600

 

Description: The diving mask is designed to cover the eyes and nose. The mask and strap are made with soft black rubber, with hard rubber around the two glass lenses. “O.M.E.R.” appears on the forehead area of the mask in raised letters. The UPS Code 801 773 612 2298 and Omersub MFG Part #603NCF appear on the original packaging. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Twelve incidents have been reported to the firm in which the lens has shattered. No injuries have been reported. 

 

Sold at: Technosport Inc. and local diving equipment retailers, and online at amazon.com and www.omerdiving.com from April 2012 through June 2015 for about $80. 

 

Importer: Technosport Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2.

Recall Date: June 30, 2015

Recall Number: 15-174

 

E-Z-GO Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, Shuttle and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles

 

Hazard: The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.

 

Consumer Contact: E-Z-GO toll-free at (844) 725-7212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ezgo.com or www.cushman.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 8,200

 

Description: This recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+2 and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back.  The recalled vehicles have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515.  E-Z-GO or Cushman and the model name are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver’s seat.  The first letter of the date code identifies the month of production in sequence, with G corresponding to January and L to May. There is no letter I. The first two numbers in the date code identify the two-digit day of production and the final two numbers identify the two-digit year of production.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: E-Z-GO and Cushman dealers nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for between $5,300 and $12,100.

 

Manufacturer: E-Z-GO, a division of Textron Inc. and Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

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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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