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1. Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Superfly-Bicycles/
2. CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Blade-Runner-Crampons/
3. CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Tour-Nanotech-Crampons/
4. Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Dremel-Rotary-Tool/
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1. Recall Date: August 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-224
Trek Recalls Superfly Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Seatpost Can Crack and Break
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Superfly-Bicycles/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles
Hazard: The seatpost can crack and break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Trek retailer for a free replacement seatpost plus a $20 coupon toward any Bontrager merchandise. The coupon can be used through December 31, 2015.
Consumer Contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Superfly-Bicycles/
Recall Details
Units: About 330
Description: This recall involves model year 2015 Trek 9.8 Superfly FS SL, X1 and XT bicycles equipped with Bontrager Approved Carbon seatposts. Recalled bicycles have a serial number ending in J or K. The serial number is located on the bottom of the bicycle frame. Superfly FS, X1 or XT is printed on the bicycle’s top tube. Trek is printed on the frame downtube. “Bontrager Carbon” is printed on the seatpost.
Incidents/Injuries: Trek has received two incidents report involving the recalled bicycles. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2014 through July 2015 for about $5,300 for the FS SL and about $3,500 for the X1 and XT bicycles.
Importer: Trek Bicycle Corporation, of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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2. Recall Date: August 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-225
CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Blade-Runner-Crampons/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons
Hazard: The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.
Consumer Contact: CAMP USA toll-free at 877-421-2267 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.camp-usa.com and click on the Safety Notices link at the bottom of the page then click on Blade Runner Crampon for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Blade-Runner-Crampons/
Recall Details
Units: About 900 (in addition, 20 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine crampons. Crampons are used for ice climbing and attach to footwear allowing the front points of the crampon to cut into the snow or ice. The Blade Runner crampons have two ice front points and the Blade Runner Alpine crampons have two snow front points. “Sandvik Nanoflex” is printed on a rubber label attached to the gray nylon ankle strap. “Cassin” and “Blade Runner” are stamped on the orange traction plate on the foot of the crampon. The crampon frames are made of Chromoly and Nanoflex® steel.
Incidents/Injuries: CAMP USA has received three reports of these crampons breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $350.
Importer/Distributor: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Manufactured in: Italy
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54802r-eng.php
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3. Recall Date: August 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-226
CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Tour-Nanotech-Crampons/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons
Hazard: The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.
Consumer Contact: CAMP USA toll-free at 877-421-2267 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.camp-usa.com and click on the Safety Notices link at the bottom of the page then click on Camp Tour Nanotech Crampons for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Tour-Nanotech-Crampons/
Recall Details
Units: About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada)
Description: This recall affects all Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic crampons. Both crampons are made of steel plates that attach to boots for ice climbing. The Tour Nanotech Automatic has a red heel bail with a gray strap that fastens around the ankle. The Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic has a red toe strap at the front of the crampon and a red heel bail at the back. A gray strap is connected to both heel bails and fastens around the boot.
Incidents/Injuries: CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220.
Importer/Distributor: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Manufactured in: Italy
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54800r-eng.php
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4. Recall Date: August 26, 2015
Recall Number: 15-227
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Dremel Rotary Tool Due to Burn Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Dremel-Rotary-Tool/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool
Hazard: The tool’s circuit board can overheat and melt the tool’s enclosure. If the tool is being held while overheating, it could present a risk of burn. Additionally, some tools may lose their speed control changing to high speed in use, turn on by themselves, or may not turn off, posing a personal injury hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately contact Robert Bosch Tool for information on a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at 855-866-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.dremel.com and click on “Customer Service & Safety Information” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Dremel-Rotary-Tool/
Recall Details
Units: About 93,000 (an additional 2750 sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves the Dremel® MICRO™ Model 8050 Rotary Tool with date codes 407 through 505. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate of the product, which is on the side opposite the Dremel logo. Products are dark gray with a silver label and blue control buttons and have 8V lithium ion batteries.
Incidents/Injuries: Bosch Tool has received six reports from consumers of tools overheating. There are no reports of injuries.
Sold at: Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards and other home improvement, hardware and major retailers nationwide and online including www.acehardware.com, www.amazon.com, www.homedepot.com, www.lowes.com and www.menards.com from July 2014 through May 2015 for about $90.
Importer/Distributor: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Manufactured in: Mexico
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54734r-eng.php.
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