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1. ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/ACCO-Brands-Recalls-Quartet-Magnetic-and-Dry-Erase-Boards/
2. Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Nipponflex-Recalls-Mattresses/
3. Stork Craft Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Stork-Craft-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses/
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1. Recall Date: July 30, 2015
Recall Number: 15-201
ACCO Brands Recalls Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards Due to Laceration Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/ACCO-Brands-Recalls-Quartet-Magnetic-and-Dry-Erase-Boards/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Quartet Magnetic and Dry Erase Boards
Hazard: Sharp metal edges on the back of the boards can become exposed while removing mounted boards, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately contact ACCO for a caution label that instructs consumers to wear heavy gloves when removing the boards. This recall does not require that consumers remove the mounted boards. Consumers should affix the caution label with safe removal instructions for when needed.
Consumer Contact: ACCO Brands at (800) 611-6654 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Quartet.com and click the link “Important Safety Information – Wall Mounted Dry Erase Boards” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/ACCO-Brands-Recalls-Quartet-Magnetic-and-Dry-Erase-Boards/
Recall Details
Units: About 3.3 Million
Description: This recall involves eight styles of Quartet magnetic and dry erase boards, including calendar styles and combination boards with push pins. The boards were sold between January 2005 and December 2013, in eight sizes: 5 ½ x 14, 8 ½ x 11, 11 ½ x 11 ½, 11 x 17, 12 x 12, 14 x14, 17 x 17 and 17 x 23, and in various colors including white, silver, black, blue, green, pink, purple, grey and multicolor. The Quartet logo is printed on the bottom of the boards.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of hand, finger and foot laceration injuries, including four that required stitches.
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Fred Meyer, Menards, Office Depot and other stores nationwide and online from January 2005 through December 2013 for between $5 and $10.
Importer: ACCO Brands Corp., of Lake Zurich, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: July 30, 2015
Recall Number: 15-202
Nipponflex Recalls Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Nipponflex-Recalls-Mattresses/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Nipponflex Smart Flex and Smart Care mattresses
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should contact Nipponflex for free mattress covers to bring the mattress into compliance with the federal standard and protect consumers from a fire. Assistance with installation is available upon request.
Consumer Contact: Nipponflex toll free at (844) 226-0366 any time, by email at mattressrecall@nipponflexusa.com or online at www.nipponflexusa.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Nipponflex-Recalls-Mattresses/
Recall Details
Units: About 400
Description: This recall involves all models and sizes of Nipponflex Smart Care, Smart Care split, Smart Flex and Smart Flex split mattresses. The mattresses are white in color and have an electric massage function controlled by a remote. The split mattresses consist of two single mattresses side by side to form a queen or king size mattress. “Nipponflex” and “SMART FLEX” or “SMART CARE” are printed on the label on a side of the mattress.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Independent distributors via in-home sales in Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Utah and Virginia from April 2014 through February 2015 for between $2,000 and $7,000.
Importer: Nipponflex, of Pompano Beach, Fla.
Manufactured in: Brazil
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3. Recall Date: July 30, 2015
Recall Number: 15-203
Stork Craft Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Stork-Craft-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Foam crib mattresses
Hazard: The crib mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal mattress flammability standard for open flames, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib mattresses and contact Stork Craft for a free, zippered mattress barrier cover to be placed over the mattress foam core and under the white mattress cover provided with the mattress.
Consumer Contact: Stork Craft at (800) 274-0277 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT, by email at parts@storkcraft.com , or online at http://storkcraftdirect.com and click on Product Recall near the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Stork-Craft-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses/
Recall Details
Units: About 18,500
Description: This recall involves Stork Craft foam crib and crib/toddler mattresses with model numbers 06710-100 and 06710-200 and a date of manufacture between August 2014 and January 2015. The mattresses have a zippered white fabric cover and measure about 28 inches wide, 52 inches long and have a 5 inch thick foam core. The model number, date of manufacture and “Stork Craft Manufacturing (USA) Inc.” are printed on white federal label attached to the white mattress cover. The mattresses’ box has a Graco logo.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, EChannel.com, ToysRUs.com, Walmart.com and Wayfair.com from August 2014 through April 2015 for between $38 and $50.
Importer: Stork Craft Manufacturing USA Inc., of Las Vegas, Nev.
Manufactured in: China
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