-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
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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
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
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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