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1. Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
2. Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Nylacarb
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Recalls-Plastic-Yellow-Trapeze-Rings/
3. Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Wishbone-Design-Recalls-Recycled-Edition-Bikes/
4. Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard
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Recall Date: September 24, 2015
Recall Number: 15-249
Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their Fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
Consumer Contact: Fujitsu at 800-838-5487 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.fujitsu.com/us and click on “Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Fujitsu-America-Recalls-Battery-Packs-for-Fujitsu-Notebook-Computers/
Recall Details
Units: About 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer’s model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.
Incidents/Injuries: Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.
Importer/Distributor: Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Manufactured in: Japan
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54964r-eng.php.
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2. Recall Date: September 24, 2015
Recall Number: 15-250
Rainbow Play Systems Recalls Plastic Yellow Trapeze Rings Due to Fall Hazard; Manufactured by Nylacarb
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Recalls-Plastic-Yellow-Trapeze-Rings/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Plastic Trapeze rings
Hazard: The rings can unexpectedly crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard to children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled rings, contact Rainbow for ring removal instructions, then remove the rings from the playset and receive a $10 gift card.
Consumer Contact: Rainbow Play Systems toll-free at 888-201-1570 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.rainbowplay.com and click on the Recall tab located on the top menu bar for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Rainbow-Play-Systems-Recalls-Plastic-Yellow-Trapeze-Rings/
Recall Details
Units: About 121,000 pairs of rings in the United States (in addition about 6,500 were sold in Canada and about 5,500 in Mexico)
Description: This recall involves only the yellow plastic trapeze rings. They are triangular in shape with rounded sides and have a loop at the top. They measure about 8½ inches high by 6½ inches wide. The yellow rings come as a pair and were connected to a trapeze bar. They were sold either as a separate component or as an attachment on the following Rainbow®-branded residential wooden playsets: All-American, Backyard Circus, Carnival, Fiesta, King Kong, Monster, Sunray, Sunshine and Rainbow. All of these playsets have an aluminum plate located on the front of the wooden swing beam with the following name stamped on it, “Playgrounds America,” “Rainbow Play Systems Inc.,” or “Sunray Premium Playgrounds.”
Incidents/Injuries: Rainbow has received more than 100 reports of the rings cracking or breaking including 15 with reports of injuries consisting of bumps, bruises, lacerations, concussion and one broken finger.
Sold at: Rainbow dealers nationwide from January 2007 through December 2011 and at several mass merchandisers including Sam’s Club, Toys R Us and Walmart from January 2009 through December 2009. The playsets retailed for between $900 and $10,000.
Manufacturer: Rings: Nylacarb Corporation, of Vero Beach, Fla
Distributor: Rings: Child Works, of Carollton, Ga.
Manufactured in: United States
In conjunction with:
Health Canada's press release is available at
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55064r-eng.php
Profeco’s (Mexico) press release is available at http://www.profeco.gob.mx/Verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp
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3. Recall Number: 15-251
Wishbone Design Recalls Recycled Edition Bikes Due to Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Wishbone-Design-Recalls-Recycled-Edition-Bikes/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Recycled Edition Bikes
Hazard: The handlebar can pinch fingers placed at the center where the handlebar connects to the bike frame.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the bike, take it away from children and contact Wishbone or the store where the bike was purchased for a free neoprene cover for the handlebar.
Consumer Contact: Wishbone Design Studio toll-free at 888-748-7453 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.wishbonedesign.com and click on Product Care and then Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Wishbone-Design-Recalls-Recycled-Edition-Bikes/
Recall Details
Units: About 400 (an additional 4,600 were sold outside the United States)
Description: The Wishbone Recycled (RE) Bikes are made from recycled black plastic materials with 12-inch, air-filled white rubber tires. The adjustable seat height ranges from 9 to 20 inches. The bikes weigh about 10 pounds. The two recalled bikes include one 3-in-1 model, which is adjustable as a 3-wheeler or 2-wheeler with a high seat or low seat; and one 2-wheeler model, which is adjustable with a high or low seat. The date codes for production appear in a round dial on the front frame of the bikes under the seat. Date codes are either December 2013 or May 2014. The year appears in the center of the dial and the arrow points to the month. There is also a Wishbone logo embossed on each bike fork.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received reports of four incidents, including two injuries. One required stitches and one required restorative surgery.
Sold at: Independent toy and bike stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from July 2014 through June 2015 for about $200 for the 2-wheeler and $230 for the 3-in-1.
Importer: Wishbone Design Studio Limited of Yardville, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
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4. Recall Date: September 24, 2015
Recall Number: 15-252
Bed Bath & Beyond Hammock Stands Recalled by Pride Family Brands Due To Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Destination Summer Hammock Stands
Hazard: Z-shaped hooks that attach the hammock to the hammock stand can bend or break, resulting in a consumer falling to the ground.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the product, dispose of the Z-shaped hooks and contact Pride Family Brands to obtain a free set of heavier-gauged, S-shaped replacement hooks.
Consumer Contact: Pride Family Brands toll-free at 855-612-9800 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com and click on “Safety & Recalls” at the bottom of the page.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Bed-Bath-and-Beyond-Hammock-Stands-Recalled-by-Pride-Family-Brands/
Recall Details
Units: About 13,900 (an additional 55 units sold in Canada)
Description: The recalled hammock stand was sold under the Bed Bath & Beyond Destination Summer private label. The bronze-colored heavy gauge steel hammock stand with enamel finish measures 15 feet long by 3.5 feet wide by 4 feet high.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 13 reports of the z-shaped hooks bending or breaking, resulting in consumers falling to the ground and injuring various body parts.
Sold exclusively at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from March 2014 through July 2015 for about $100.
Distributor: Pride Family Brands, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54826r-eng.php
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