Thursday, July 23, 2015

News from CPSC: 4 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. Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Husqvarna-Recalls-Tillers/

2. Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Polaris-Recalls-Youth-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles

 

3. Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Simplicity-Riding-Mowers and-Garden-Tractors/

 

4. UPPAbaby Recalls Strollers and RumbleSeats Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/UPPAbaby-Recalls-Strollers-and-RumbleSeats

 

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Recall Date: July 23, 2015

Recall Number: 15-195

 

Husqvarna Recalls Lawn and Garden Tillers Due to Risk of Bodily Injury, Laceration

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Husqvarna-Recalls-Tillers/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Lawn and garden tillers

 

Hazard: The tiller’s transmission shift rod and clip can come into contact with the control cable during shifting and cause the tiller to unintentionally move forward or backward, posing a risk of bodily injury and/or laceration.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tillers and return it to the nearest Husqvarna dealer for a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Husqvarna toll free at (877) 257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recalls@husqvarna.com or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on “Latest Press” for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Husqvarna-Recalls-Tillers/

 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 24,000

 

Description: This recall involves Ariens®, Husqvarna®, Jonsered® and Poulan Pro® brand rear tine tillers used for plowing, cultivation and ridging gardens and lawns. The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches. “Sold at” section

The brand name is printed on the side of the tiller.  They were sold in red, orange and yellow/black colors. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall.

 

Brand Name     Model Number      Serial Number Range

Ariens              A600DRT        

                                                     101514MXXXXX through

                                                     053115MXXXXX

Husqvarna       CRT900, CRT900L

                       DRT900, DRT900E,

                       DRT900H         

Jonsered          J208C14, J208D14        

Poulan Pro      PRRT900          

 

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Hardware stores, home centers and independent outdoor power equipment dealers from October 2014 through May 2015 for between $600 and $850.

 

Manufacturer: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54334r-eng.php

 

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Recall Date: July 23, 2015

Recall Number: 15-743

 

Polaris Recalls Youth RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Polaris-Recalls-Youth-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles

 

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Polaris Youth RZR recreational off-highway vehicle

 

Hazard: The vehicle’s fuel pump can leak, posing a fire hazard. 

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Polaris RZR vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner of an affected product.

 

Consumer Contact: Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.  

 

Recall Details

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Polaris-Recalls-Youth-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles

 

Units: About 4,300

 

Description: This recall involves Model Year 2015 Polaris Youth RZR® 170 EFI recreational off-highway vehicles with model number R15YAV17AA/AF and VINs between RF3YAV170FT000076 and RF3YAV17XFT005141. To see the complete list, visit the firm’s website. The VIN is on the left-hand front frame tube. They were sold in both blue and red. The blue models have a “170 EFI” decal on the right and left side of the hood and an “RZR” decal on the right and left front fenders. The red models have a “170 EFI” decal on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from October 2014 through June 2015 for about $4,600. 

 

Distributor: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

 

 

 

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Recall Date: July 23, 2015

Recall Number: 15-197

 

Briggs & Stratton Recalls Simplicity Riding Mowers and Garden Tractors Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Simplicity-Riding-Mowers and-Garden-Tractors/

 

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Briggs & Stratton Simplicity Riding Mowers, Garden Tractors and Mower Decks

 

Hazard: The chute deflector on the riding mowers and garden tractors can fail to prevent projectiles from being expelled. This poses a risk of injury to consumers from projectiles.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact a Briggs & Stratton dealer to schedule a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Briggs & Stratton at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.briggsandstratton.com and click on “Recalls and Notifications” for more information. Dealers can be found using the dealer locator at www.simplicitymfg.com.

 

Recall Details


Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Briggs-and-Stratton-Recalls-Simplicity-Riding-Mowers and-Garden-Tractors/

 

 

Units: About 2,800

 

Description: This recall involves orange Simplicity brand zero turn riding mowers, mower deck attachments and garden tractors. Mower deck sizes range from 44 to 54 inches. The Simplicity logo is on the side of the mower or garden tractor. Mowers and garden tractors with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on the frame near the front tires or on the frame rail below the seat. 

 

Model                  Serial Number Range

1695058              2016939034 – 2017048430

1696445              2016943253 – 2017107153

1696446              2016933459 – 2017114841

1696459              2017100601 – 2017100603

2691175              2016825203 – 2017125081

2691176              2016869892 – 2017114891

2691179              2016893089 – 2017100633

2691224              2016905124 – 2017114535

2691280              2016969131 – 2017104015

5901269              2016868431 – 2016869752

 

Mowers with a black dot on the label containing the product’s model and serial number are not included in this recall.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Briggs & Stratton dealers nationwide from August 2014 through May 2015 for between $3,600 and $16,000.

 

Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Wauwatosa, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

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Recall Date: July 22, 2015

Recall Number: 15-194

 

Cost Plus World Market Recalls Ronan Bistro Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cost-Plus-World-Market-Recalls-Ronan-Bistro-Chairs/

 

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Ronan Bistro Chairs

 

Hazard: The rear metal legs can bend unexpectedly and cause the chair to become unbalanced, posing a fall hazard to the user.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the Ronan Bistro chairs and return them to any Cost Plus World Market or World Market store for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Cost Plus World Market toll-free at (877) 967-5362 from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily or online at www.worldmarket.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cost-Plus-World-Market-Recalls-Ronan-Bistro-Chairs/

 

 

Units: About 9,200

 

Description: This recall involves metal Ronan Bistro chairs intended for outdoor use. The chairs measure 35 inches tall, have a slatted seat, a two horizontal slat back and were sold in antique white, lagoon blue and Poinciana (red). SKU number 502281, 502282 or 502283 is printed on the UPC sticker attached to the sales tag at the time of purchase.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of bent or fractured or torn rear chair legs. No injuries have been reported. 

Sold exclusively at: Cost Plus World Market and World Market stores nationwide and online at www.worldmarket.com from February 2015 through May 2015 for about $60.

Distributor: Cost Plus Management Services Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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Recall Date: July 23, 2015

Recall Number: 15- 196 

 

UPPAbaby Recalls Strollers and RumbleSeats Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/UPPAbaby-Recalls-Strollers-and-RumbleSeats

 

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: UPPAbaby 2015 CRUZ , 2015 VISTA strollers and 2015 RumbleSeat

 

Hazard: The strollers’ and RumbleSeats’ bumper bar poses a choking hazard when a child bites the bumper bar and removes a piece of the foam covering. 

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately remove and stop using the bumper bar on these recalled strollers and RumbleSeats and contact the firm to receive a free bumper bar cover and warning label.

 

Consumer Contact: UPPAbaby customer service toll-free at (844) 540-8694 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email contact@uppababy.com or online at www.UPPAbaby.com and click on Safety Notice on the lower right hand corner of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/UPPAbaby-Recalls-Strollers-and-RumbleSeats

 

 

Units: About 71,000 (in addition, 8,000 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves 2015 CRUZ and 2015 VISTA strollers and 2015 RumbleSeat. The CRUZ strollers have an aluminum alloy grey or black frame with a black fabric toddler seat with a colored fabric sunshade canopy and a black basket under the seat. The UPPAbaby name and logo are printed on the side of the canopy and “CRUZ” is printed in white lettering on the handlebars of the stroller. The VISTA strollers have grey or black aluminum frames, colored sunshade canopy and are made to hold one, two or up to three children. VISTA is printed in white lettering on the handlebars of the stroller and UPPAbaby is printed across the bottom diagonal rail of the stroller frame next to a black, fabric basket. The RumbleSeat is a separate seat attachment that can be attached to the stroller frame. RumbleSeats have manufacture dates stamped on the bottom of the seat from September 2014 through May 2015. The RumbleSeat comes in various colors and allows the child to ride rear facing, forward facing or reclined. All of the strollers and RumbleSeats have a foam bumper bar across the middle of the product for the child to hold. The CRUZ and VISTA strollers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:

 

The 2015 CRUZ strollers have model number 0181 and the following serial number printed on a sticker with a barcode on the lower right frame of the stroller.

CRZ0415018100001 through CRZ0415018100738

CRZ0415018100739 through CRZ0415018101284

CRZ0515018101285 through CRZ0515018101824

CRZ0714018100001 through CRZ0714018101441

CRZ0814018102464 through CRZ0814018102983

CRZ0814018100001 through CRZ0814018100521

CRZ0814018103764 through CRZ0814018104024

CRZ0814018103504 through CRZ0814018103763

CRZ0814018103244 through CRZ0814018103503

CRZ0914018104905 through CRZ0914018105353

CRZ0914018104617 through CRZ0914018104760

CRZ0914018104025 through CRZ0914018104184

CRZ0914018104185 through CRZ0914018104328

CRZ0914018104761 through CRZ0914018104904

CRZ0914018104329 through CRZ0914018104472

CRZ1014018106646 through CRZ1014018109347

CRZ1114018109348 through CRZ1114018112151

CRZ1114018114244 through CRZ1114018115495

CRZ1114018112242 through CRZ1114018114243

CRZ1214018115496 through CRZ1214018117465

 

The 2015 VISTA strollers have model number 0101 printed on a sticker on the lower crossbar frame. The 2015 VISTA strollers also have the following serial number printed on a sticker with a barcode below the rear axle of the stroller frame on the left.

 

VIS0315010103097 through VIS0315010103696

VIS0315010104435 through VIS0315010105310

VIS0315010106433 through VIS0315010107416

VIS0814010100001 through VIS0814010101261

VIS0814010100001 through VIS0814010100631

VIS0914010101894 through VIS0914010102525

VIS0914010102526 through VIS0914010103155

VIS0914010103156 through VIS0914010103785

VIS1014010103786 through VIS1014010104417

VIS1014010105048 through VIS1014010105677

VIS1014010104418 through VIS1014010105047

VIS1014010112494 through VIS1014010112973

VIS1014010111598 through VIS1014010111864

VIS1014010107220 through VIS1014010111063

VIS1014010111865 through VIS1014010112133

VIS1014010111064 through VIS1014010111330

VIS1014010112134 through VIS1014010112493

VIS1014010111331 through VIS1014010111597

VIS1014010105678 through VIS1014010107219

VIS1114010112974 through VIS1114010114205

VIS1114010114206 through VIS1114010121671

VIS1114010121672 through VIS1114010124381

VIS1114010124382 through VIS1214010127183

VIS1214010127184 through VIS1214010129685

 

Incidents/Injuries: UPPAbaby has received 22 reports of children biting off a piece of the bumper bar foam. No injuries have been reported. 

Sold at: BuyBuy Baby and other juvenile product retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com from December 2014 through July 2015 for about $500 for the CRUZ stroller, $860 for the VISTA stroller and $170 for the RumbleSeat.

Importer: UPPAbaby, of Hingham, Mass. 

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Note:  Health Canada’s press release is available at:

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/53419r-eng.php

 

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