Wednesday, October 21, 2015

News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
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1. Krud Kutter Recalls Adhesive Removers Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure and Cautionary Labeling Requirements

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Krud-Kutter-Recalls-Adhesive-Removers/

 

2. Innopower Recalls Hawk Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Innopower-Recalls-Hawk-Climbing-Sticks/

 

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Recall Date: October 21, 2015

Recall Number: 16-014

 

Krud Kutter Recalls Adhesive Removers Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure and Cautionary Labeling Requirements

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Krud-Kutter-Recalls-Adhesive-Removers/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Adhesive removers

 

Hazard: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act and the labeling on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substances Act because it does not warn of the hazard presented. The adhesive remover contains petroleum distillates, which pose aspiration and poisoning hazards if swallowed. 

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adhesive removers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.   

 

Consumer Contact:  Krud Kutter at 800-908-4050 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at www.krudkutter.com and click on Recall Information for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Krud-Kutter-Recalls-Adhesive-Removers/

 

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 85,000

 

Description: This recall involves Krud Kutter Decal & Adhesive Remover and Krud Kutter Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover.

 

The decal adhesive remover came in a clear plastic eight-ounce bottle with a purple flip-open top. The front of the bottle has a yellow and purple label with the Krud Kutter Earth Friendly logo and the words "Safe on Clearcoats!," "Removes adhesive, asphalt, decals, road tar & more," "Decal & Adhesive Remover" and "Biodegradable." An image of a black sports car with a flame decal on it are also on the label.

 

The specialty adhesive remover came in 8-ounce, 16-ounce and 32-ounce clear plastic bottles. The 8-ounce bottle has a purple flip-open top. The two larger bottles have purple trigger spray tops. The front of the bottles have a purple and yellow label with the Krud Kutter Earth Friendly logo and the words "Professional Strength," "Krud Kutter," Ultra Power Special Adhesive Remover," "Removes Adhesive, Caulk, Foam, Mastic, Silicone, Roofing Tar & More" and "Biodegradable."

 

The recalled adhesive removers have product numbers PU08, UP08, UP16 and UP32 and were manufactured from October 2014 to July 2015. The product numbers can be found on the product label on the back of the product under the Krud Kutter Inc. contact information. The date codes are printed on the back of the bottle in black ink above the label.

 

Krud Kutter adhesive removers with the following product numbers and date codes are being recalled:  

 

Product Name

Product Numbers

Date Code(s)

Krud Kutter® Decal & Adhesive Remover  (8 oz flip-top)

PU08

PW4O271 001, PW4O281 001, PW4N181 002, PW54111 002, PW5413 003

Krud Kutter® Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover (8 oz. flip-top)

UP08

PW4N191 002, PW4N201 002, PW57141 005, PW57151 006, PW57161 006, PW57171 006

Krud Kutter® Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover (16 oz. spray)

UP16

PW4O231 001, PW4N181 002, PW4D091 004, PW56151 004, PW56161 004, PW57141 005

Krud Kutter® Ultra Power Specialty Adhesive Remover (32 oz. spray)

UP32

PW55041 003, PW55051 003

 

Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

 

Sold at: The Home Depot and other paint and hardware stores nationwide and online at www.krudkutter.com between October 2014 and September 2015 for $5 to $20 each.  

 

Manufacturer: Krud Kutter Inc. of Cumming, Ga.

 

Manufactured in: United States

 

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Recall Date: October 21, 2015

Recall Number: 16-015

 

Innopower Recalls Hawk Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Innopower-Recalls-Hawk-Climbing-Sticks/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Climbing Sticks

 

Hazard: Folding steps can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the climbing sticks and contact Innopower for information on returning the folding steps for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Innopower, Inc., at 800-916-3115 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.hawkhunting.com and click on the recall icon for more information or write to Innopower (Hawk) at 393 List St, Suite B, Frankenmuth, MI 48734.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Innopower-Recalls-Hawk-Climbing-Sticks/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 730

 

Description: This recall includes 2014 and 2015 Hawk 2085 RAZOR 3PK (32 inches long), the 2085-1 RAZOR 1PK (32 inches long), and the 2015 Hawk 2084 RAZOR SHORTMAX 4PK (20 inches long) and 2084-1 RAZOR SHORTMAX 1PK (20 inches long) climbing sticks. The aluminum sticks, which have a gray finish, tie with nylon strap to tree trunks and provide steps for consumers to climb. Recalled steps have three rectangular holes cut in the bottom of them, which differentiate them from non-recalled steps, which have circular holes. Model 2085 and 2085-1 have two 32-inch long metal poles with steps and a tree V-bracket to contact the tree.  Model 2084 and 2084-1 have two 20-inch long metal poles with steps and a tree V-bracket to contact the tree. The model number is on the black and gray sticker located on the back side of the vertical post.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of five incidents of steps breaking. Only minor injuries, including scratches and bruises, have been reported.

 

Sold at: A-1 Archery, Camofire LLC, Cinnamon Creek Ranch Archery, DNW Outdoors, Eunice Archery Range, Franks Great Outdoors, GameMasters, Grabow Archers, Hunter's Refuge, & Gear, Innovations of Home, Jay’s Sporting Goods, Jon’s Sports Shop, Long Range Archery, Mack's Sport Shop, RackFan Addicts, Simmons Sporting Goods  and Woodbury Outfitters from June 2014 to August 2015 for between $38 and $130.

 

Importer/Distributor: Innopower, Inc. (owner of the Hawk brand), of Frankenmuth, Mich.

 

Manufactured in: China

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