Tuesday, September 8, 2015

News From CPSC: 2 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. IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/IKEA-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses-Fire-Hazard/

 

2. Technical Consumer Products Recalls Connected Brand Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Technical-Consumer-Products-Recalls-Connected-Brand-Downlights/

 

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Recall Date: September 8, 2015

Recall Number: 15-235

 

IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/IKEA-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses-Fire-Hazard/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattresses

 

Hazard: The crib mattresses fail to meet the federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib mattresses and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Mattresses that were given in an exchange to consumers for their VYSSA SPELEVINK mattresses in the two previous recalls are included in this recall program.

 

Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.

 

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/IKEA-Recalls-Crib-Mattresses-Fire-Hazard/

 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 38,400 (VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattresses were previously recalled in January 2015 and again in May 2015 for entrapment hazards.) 

 

Description: This recall involves IKEA VYSSA SPELEVINK crib mattresses. The recalled mattresses are 52 inches long and 27 1/2 inches wide.  The crib mattresses are white with a blue piping around the edge and have an identification label attached to the mattress cover has the date of manufacture in Month-DD-YY format or YY-W format and the VYSSA SPELEVINK model name.  Mattresses made after July 2007 also have a federal tag at the foot of the mattress.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2000 through May 2014 for about $100.

Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

 

Manufactured in: Mexico

 

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Recall Date: September 8, 2015

Recall Number: 15-234

 

Technical Consumer Products Recalls Connected Brand Downlights Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Technical-Consumer-Products-Recalls-Connected-Brand-Downlights/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: LED Downlights for Recessed Cans

 

Hazard: The internal wiring in the LED downlights can contact the downlight’s metal trim, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions. Consumers should not touch the lamp while it is powered.

 

Consumer Contact: Technical Consumer Products at 800-397-2864 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at connected@tcpi.com, or online at www.tcpi.com and click on “Recall” for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Technical-Consumer-Products-Recalls-Connected-Brand-Downlights/

 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 24,400 (in addition, 6,200 units were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves Connected by TCP 5-inch and 6-inch LED Downlight retrofits for recessed cans. These replacement downlights are white and produce a soft white (2700 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Affected units have item number “CD611LC” and the date code printed directly on the black base of the lamp. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code. “Connected automated home lighting system” is printed on the product packaging, along with the item number, UPC code and date code.

 

Item Number

UPC

Description

Date Codes

CD611LC 

UPC#  7-62148-26168-1 

Connected 5"/6" Downlight

1410210

1424217

1428217

1439217

1444217

1451217

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: The Home Depot stores and electrical distributors nationwide and online at www.Amazon.com from June 2014 through June 2015 for about $35.

Importer/Distributor: Technical Consumer Products Inc., of Aurora, Ohio

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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