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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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1. Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixtures/
2. Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Avon-Recalls-Nut-Chopper/
3. Pedal Axle Extenders Recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Pedal-Axle-Extenders-Recalled-by-Specialized-Bicycle-Components/
4. Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
5. Bexco Recalls DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Bexco-Recalls-DaVinci-Brand-Cribs/
6. Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Point-And-Shoot-Camera/
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1. Recall Date: July 14, 2015
Recall Number: 15-182
Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixtures
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cooper Lighting, Portfolio and Utilitech fluorescent lighting fixtures
Hazard: The socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on "Safety Notices" under the Resources tab for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cooper-Lighting-Recalls-Fluorescent-Lighting-Fixtures
Units: About 1.62 million (in addition, 27,000 units were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves indoor 2-light fluorescent light fixtures that range in size from 18 inches to 4 feet long. The fixtures were sold in white and can be mounted from heights between 8 and 12 feet. A date code between 182 11 (July 1, 2011) and 090 15 (March 31, 2015) is affixed to the fixture near the ballast in a DDD YY format. Catalogue and model numbers are located on the second line of a label affixed to the inside of the fixture. Catalogue and model numbers included in the recall: DLE217RLP, DLE217RLPB, DLE 232RLP, DLE232RLPB, SL232R, SL232R/1, SL232RPC, SL232RTP, SLNR232R, SLNR232R/1, SLNR232RCHR, SLW232R, SLW232R/1, SNF115R, SNF117R, SNF125R, SNF217R, SSF217R, WP217R, WP217RNKLLU, WP232R, WP232RLU, WP232RNKL, WP232RNKLLU and WP232RNKLRL.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received seven reports of sockets overheating, melting or arcing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Lowe's, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, True Value and other retail stores nationwide from July 2011 through April 2015 for between $13 and $67.
Importer/Distributor: Cooper Lighting LLC, of Peachtree City, Ga.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54086r-eng.php
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2. Recall Date: July 14, 2015
Recall Number: 15-183
Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Avon-Recalls-Nut-Chopper
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Nut chopper
Hazard: The tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund.
Consumer Contact: Avon Products toll-free at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Avon-Recalls-Nut-Chopper
Units: About 27,000 (in addition, 5,100 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves a nut chopper sold by Avon. The recalled nut chopper is 7 1/2 inches tall and has clear plastic upper and lower chambers connected by an orange plastic grinding mechanism. The grinding mechanism has metal tines and a metal crank arm with an orange plastic grip handle. The lower chamber has a removable orange base and markings that show it holds about 1 1/4 cup of materials. The upper chamber has orange plastic lid. The product identification number found on the outside of the Nut Chopper individual, corrugated box packaging was F3730731 and the brochure number was 978-044.
Incidents/Injuries: Avon received seven reports of the chopper bending or breaking, including two instances in which the tine fragments were found in the food prepared by the consumer but not swallowed. There have been no reports of injury.
Sold by: Independent Avon sales representatives nationwide and online at Avon.com from June 2013 through December 2013 for between about $10 and $13.
Importer: Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54198r-eng.php.
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3. Recall Date: July 14, 2015
Recall Number: 15-184
Pedal Axle Extenders Recalled by Specialized Bicycle Components Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Pedal-Axle-Extenders-Recalled-by-Specialized-Bicycle-Components
Recall Summary
Name of products: Pedal Axle Extenders
Hazard: The Pedal Axle Extenders can break, and the rider can lose control, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the recalled pedal extenders immediately and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Specialized at (800) 722-4423 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.specialized.com and click on the Safety Notices link under the Support column on the bottom.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Pedal-Axle-Extenders-Recalled-by-Specialized-Bicycle-Components
Units: About 6,500 (in addition about 380 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Specialized Body Geometry Pedal Axle Extenders that are used to extend the outward reach of the pedals. They are sold in pairs and mount directly into the bicycle crank arms. Pedal extenders are made of stainless steel and fit a 9/16 inch pedal thread. They are labeled with an "L" and an "R".
Incidents/Injuries: There have been 10 reports of the pedal extenders breaking, including two reports of minor injuries, involving scrapes and bruises.
Sold by: Authorized Specialized retailers and online at www.specialized.com from January 2009 to June 2015 for about $40.
Manufacturer: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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4. Recall Date: July 14, 2015
Recall Number: 15-741
Instant Pot Pressure Cookers Recalled by Double Insight Due to Shock Hazard (Recall Alert)
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Instant-Pot-Pressure-Cookers-Recalled-by-Double-Insight/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Instant Pot 'Smart' pressure cookers
Hazard: The thermal probe in the base can conduct electricity throughout the cooker, posing a risk of electric shock.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Instant Pot for instructions to receive a free replacement base, which consists of the entire bottom of the pressure cooker including the control panel. The firm is contacting all purchasers directly.
Consumer Contact: Instant Pot at (800) 828-7280 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or at http://instantpot.com and click on "Instant Pot Smart recall" under "Useful Information" for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Instant-Pot-Pressure-Cookers-Recalled-by-Double-Insight/
Recall Details
Units: About 1,000 (in addition, 140 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Instant Pot "Smart" and "Smart-60" electric pressure cookers. They are stainless steel with black molded plastic attachments, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 12 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. They are Bluetooth® enabled and can be controlled by an app. "Instant Pot" and "Smart" are printed on the front of the control panel. Serial numbers between 1410 and 1503 and manufacture dates between 12/1/2014 and 6/1/2015 are included in the recall. The serial numbers and dates are printed on a label on the bottom of the pressure cooker's base.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports from three consumers of being shocked while using the pressure cooker.
Sold at: Online at Instantpot.com and Amazon.com from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $250.
Importer/Distributor: Double Insight Inc., of Canada
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54204r-eng.php
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Recall Date: July 15, 2015
Recall Number: 15-185
Bexco Recalls DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Bexco-Recalls-Davinci-Brand-Cribs
Recall Summary
Name of Product: DaVinci Cribs
Hazard: A metal bracket that connects the mattress support to the crib can break, creating an uneven sleeping surface or a gap. If this occurs, a baby can become entrapped in the crib, fall or suffer lacerations from the broken metal bracket.
Remedy: Replacement
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Bexco for a free replacement mattress support which includes replacement brackets. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Consumer Contact: DaVinci toll-free at (888) 673-6652 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit www.davincibaby.com/safetyrecall3 or www.davincibaby.com and click on "Safety Recall" for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Bexco-Recalls-Davinci-Brand-Cribs
Recall Details
Units: About 11,660 (in addition, 40 cribs were sold in Canada)
Description: The recall includes DaVinci brand full-size cribs including the Reagan crib (model #M2801), the Emily crib, (model #M4791), the Jamie crib (model #M7301), and the Jenny Lind crib (model #M7391) manufactured from May 2012 through December 2012. The model number, serial number and manufacture date are printed on a label affixed to the bottom right hand side panel of the crib. Cribs included in the recall have serial numbers that begin with "N00," followed by one of the following numbers:
Model Number and Name Serial Number (N00 + number below)
M2801 Reagan 4959/ 5035/ 5109
M4791 Emily 4648/ 4669/ 4962
M7301 Jamie 4954/ 5029
M7391 Jenny Lind 4954/ 4620/ 4669/ 4758/ 4934/ 4994/ 5041/ 4648
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 10 reports of the mattress support brackets detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Target and juvenile products stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from May 2012 to December 2013 for between $150 and $250.
Manufacturer: Bexco Enterprises Inc., of Montebello, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54188r-eng.php
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6. Recall Date: July 15, 2015
Recall Number: 15-186
Olympus Recalls Digital Point-And-Shoot Camera Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HHGregg Appliance
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Point-and-Shoot-Camera
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Olympus VG 170 Digital Cameras
Hazard: An improperly installed part can touch the camera's circuit board, posing an electric shock risk to the user.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital camera and contact Olympus for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: Olympus at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.getolympus.com and click on "Support by Product" under "Support" and information is listed on the right hand side.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Point-and-Shoot-Camera
Recall Details
Units: About 1,200
Description: The recall involves the Olympus VG-170 Digital Point-and-Shoot Cameras. The VG-170 measures about 4 x 2.5 x 1 inches, weighs 5.1 ounces and comes in white, black or red. "VG 170" is printed on the top of the camera, on the side opposite the shutter button. "Olympus" is printed on the upper right hand corner of the front of the camera,"5 X Wide" is printed on lower left hand corner of the front of the camera. The camera has a 3 inch digital LCD screen on the back.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Exclusively at: HHGregg Appliance Inc. stores and online at www.hhgregg.com from September 2013 to December 2014 for about $120.
Importer/Distributor: Olympus America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Manufactured in: China
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