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1. Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Epoca-International-Recalls-Glass-Whistling-Kettle/
2. Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces/
3. Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Pellet Stoves and Inserts Due to Laceration Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces/
4. Jake's Fireworks Recalls YoYo Sparklers Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jakes-Fireworks-Recalls-YoYo-Sparklers/
5. Ӧhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Ӧhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
6. JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/JetForce-Avalanche-Airbag-Packs-Recalled-by-Black-Diamond/
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1. Recall Date: July 9, 2015
Recall Number: 15-177
Epoca International Recalls Glass Whistling Kettle Due to Laceration and Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Epoca-International-Recalls-Glass-Whistling-Kettle
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Glass Whistling Kettle
Hazard: The bottom portion of glass vessel can break when heated and the contents can spill, posing laceration and burn hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Customers should either return the product to the retailer or contact Epoca International for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Epoca International at (800) 241-7940 anytime or online at www.epoca.com and click on "recalls" in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Epoca-International-Recalls-Glass-Whistling-Kettle
Recall Details
Units: About 113,000
Description: The Primula® Borosilicate two-quart clear glass round kettle has no markings or etchings on the glass. Model PTKG-4420 has a green plastic handle with a green silicone insert in the handle and a green whistling-stopper lid. Model PTKB-4420 has a black plastic handle with a black silicone insert in the handle and a black whistling-stopper lid. Both models have a ½" metal band around the glass kettle's neck. "Not for dishwasher" is printed in raised letters underneath the lid.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received nine reports of incidents, including threeEpoca injuries and one report of property damage valued at $200.
Sold at: Retail stores including, Kitchen Collection, Meijer, Peyton Phoenix, Ross Stores, Target and online at amazon.com, primulaproducts.com and target.com from January 2012 through May 2015 for about $15.
Importer: Epoca International, Inc. of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: July 9, 2015
Recall Number: 15-178
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Gas Fireplaces Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces
Hazard: The back of the firebox can bow out, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Hearth & Home Technologies at (800) 883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on Notices for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces/
Recall Details
Units: About 2,500
Description: This recall involves Heat-N-Glo® and Heatilator® Corner Unit Series indoor gas fireplaces. The fireplaces are LP or NG-fueled corner units with tempered glass fronts. The following model numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, located near the controls used to operate the units, and in the instruction manual.
LCOR-36TRB-IPI
RCOR-36TRB-IPI
GDCL4136I
GDCR4136I
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reported incidents involving charring and minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the gas fireplaces and contact the fireplace store where the unit was purchased to arrange for a free inspection and installation of a correction kit. The firm's dealers are contacting known purchasers.
Sold at: Fireplace stores from March 2008 through November 2014 for $1,200 to $8,000.
Manufacturer: Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
Manufactured in: USA
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3. Recall Date: July 9, 2015
Recall Number: 15-179
Hearth & Home Technologies Recalls Pellet Stoves and Inserts Due to Laceration Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Recalls-Pellet-Stoves
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Quadra-Fire Mt. Vernon E2 Pellet Stoves and inserts
Hazard: Fuel can back up, creating unstable combustion and a pressure build up inside the firebox and glass can break, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should stop using the unit, turn the small blue dial on the stove or insert to the -4 position and follow the daily maintenance requirements in the owner's manual. They should contact the retailer where the unit was purchased to arrange for free installation of an enhanced control board.
Consumer Contact: Hearth & Home Technologies at (800) 883-6690 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.hearthnhome.com and click on "Notices" for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hearth-and-Home-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Fireplaces/
Recall Details
Units: About 2,000
Description: This recall involves Quadra-Fire® Mt. Vernon E2 pellet stoves and inserts. The cast iron pellet stove is about 32 inches high, 28 inches wide, 29 inches deep and has a matte black, sienna bronze, porcelain mahogany or porcelain black finish. The inserts are about 34 inches wide in front by 24 inches high by 15 inches deep. The viewing area is 21 inches by 14 inches and has a matte black, sienna bronze or porcelain mahogany finish. The following recalled model numbers are printed on the unit rating plate, which is located near the controls and in the instruction manual.
Stoves Inserts
MMTV-E2-PBK MTV1-E2-CSB
MTV-E2-CSB MTV1-E2-MBK
MTV-E2-MBK MTV1-E2-PMH
MTV-E2-PDB
MTV-E2-PFT
MTV-E2-PMH
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Stove stores from February 2014 through January 2015 for about $4,000.
Manufacturer: Hearth & Home Technologies of Lakeville, Minn.
Manufactured in: USA
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4.
Recall Date: July 9, 2015
Recall Number: 15-180
Jake's Fireworks Recalls YoYo Sparklers Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jakes-Fireworks-Recalls-YoYo-Sparklers
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Sparklers
Hazard: The sparklers burn faster and with a larger flame than normal and can burn down the stick towards users' hands, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sparklers, take them away from young children and contact Jake's Fireworks to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Jake's Fireworks at (800) 766-1277 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, at email info@jakesfireworks.com or online at www.jakesfireworks.com and select the Blog on the menu at the top of the page, then click on YoYo Sparkler Alert Recall for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jakes-Fireworks-Recalls-YoYo-Sparklers
Recall Details
Units: About 651,500
Description: This recall involves Yo Yo Sparklers. The sparklers are 13 1/2 inches long, metallic gray in color on a wire stick. They were sold in multicolored packages containing four individual sparklers. The front of the packages had a logo with the U.S. flag and the words World Class Fireworks at the top, the words YOYO Sparklers and two pictures of sparklers burning at the bottom.
Incidents/Injuries: Jake's has received 12 reports of incidents of the sparklers burning rapidly down the stick towards users' hands resulting in second degree and third degree burns to consumers hands.
Sold at: Small fireworks stands and pop-up stores nationwide from April 2015 to July 2015 for about $3 per package.
Distributor: Jake's Fireworks Inc., of Pittsburgh, Kan.
Manufactured in: China
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5.
Recall Date: July 9, 2015
Recall Number: 15-740
Ӧhlins Front Forks for Motocross Bikes Recalled by Ӧhlins USA Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ӧhlins RXF 48 front forks for motocross bikes
Hazard: The front fork can break or detach, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should stop using motocross bikes with these front forks immediately and contact Ӧhlins for free replacement and installation of a new cartridge kit in the fork.
Consumer Contact: Ӧhlins USA at (800) 336-9029 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlinsusa.com and click on Important Safety Recall for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/recalls/recall-alerts/2015/ohlins-front-forks-for-motocross-bikes-recalled-by-ohlins-usa/
Recall Details
Units: About 50
Description: This recall involves Ӧhlins RXF 48 mm front bike forks for motocross bikes. The fork legs are yellow with a large white "Ӧ" and a small "TTX" on the front. The fork legs measure about 37 inches long. The following product and batch numbers are included in this recall and stamped on the silver-colored front fork bottom piece.
Product Number Batch Number
FGKT 1586 309632
FGHO 1596 309640
FGKT 1596 309628
FGKT 1596 138461
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Off-road bike stores nationwide from November 2014 through May 2015 for about $3,500.
Importer/Distributor: Ӧhlins USA Inc., of Hendersonville, N.C.
Manufactured in: Sweden
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6. Recall Date: July 9, 2015
Recall Number: 15-181
JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jetforce-Avalanche-Airbag-Packs-Recalled-by-Black-Diamond
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Black Diamond, Pieps and POC Brand JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs
Hazard: The motor can malfunction and prevent the airbag from deploying, increasing the risk of injury or death in the event of a snow avalanche.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled airbag packs and contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Black Diamond Inc. at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.pocsports.com or www.pieps.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page, then click on Product Recalls in the drop down menu. Consumers can also go to www.jetforcerecall.com to submit your repair claim. The firm can be reached by email at service@jetforcerecall.com.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Jetforce-Avalanche-Airbag-Packs-Recalled-by-Black-Diamond
Recall Details
Units: About 1,000 units (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves all first generation JetForce Black Diamond, Pieps and POC model airbag packs manufactured by Black Diamond between October 2, 2014 and March 3, 2015. The manufacture date code ranging from 14275 to 15077 can be found inside the front pocket label. The date codes are listed in a YYDDD format. Date codes on some products are truncated in a YDDD format (ex.4275). The JetForce Technology logo is on the left shoulder strap, and an instruction label is on the inside flap of the back panel. The following models and colors are included in this recall:
Brand Model and Capacity Colors
Black Diamond Pilot 11 Liters
Halo 28 Liters
Saga 40 Liters Black, Fire Red
Pieps Tour Rider 24 Liters
Tour Pro 34 Liters Black with yellow, Black with chili red
POC Thorax 11 Liters Orange
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Specialty outdoor retail stores nationwide and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com from December 2014 to June 2015 for between $1,250 and $1,300.
Importer/Distributor: Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah and POC Sports, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured in: USA
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