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1. STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Stihl-Recalls-Edgers-Trimmer-Brushcutters-Pole-Pruners-and-KombiMotors/
2. Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Wax-Warmers/
3. Laceration Injuries Prompt SharkNinja to Recall Ninja BL660 Blenders to Provide New Warnings and Instructions
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Laceration-Injuries-Prompt-SharkNinja-to-Recall-Ninja-BL660-Blenders/
4. PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/PNY-Recalls-Portable-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Packs/
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Recall Date: November 12, 2015
Recall Number: 16-031
STIHL Recalls Edgers, Trimmer/Brushcutters, Pole Pruners and KombiMotors Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: STIHL gas-powered edgers, trimmer/brushcutters, pole pruners and KombiMotors
Hazard: The gasoline tank vent can become dislodged due to incorrect factory installation and cause fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: STIHL Inc. at 800-610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email stihlrecall@stihl.us or online at www.stihlusa.com and click on Information and then Product Recalls for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Stihl-Recalls-Edgers-Trimmer-Brushcutters-Pole-Pruners-and-KombiMotors/
Recall Details
Units: About 140,000 (in addition, about 16,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves STIHL edgers with model number FC 56 C, trimmer/brushcutters with model numbers FS 40 C, FS 50 C, FS 56 C and FS 56 RC, pole pruners with model number HT 56 C and KombiMotors with model number KM 56 RC. The model number is located on the starter cover at the rear of the engine. The engine size is about 28 cc. The products are gray and orange with "STIHL" on the engine cover. The serial number range for all of the recalled units is 501830112 through 504083576. The serial number is located on the label on the bottom of the engine.
Incidents/Injuries: STIHL Inc. has received 319 reports of the fuel tank vents coming loose and fuel leaking. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from November 2014 through September 2015 for between $200 and $400.
Manufacturer: STIHL Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufactured in: United States
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55804r-eng.php
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Recall Date: November 12, 2015
Recall Number: 16-033
Family Dollar Recalls Wax Warmers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Wax-Warmers/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Wax Warmers
Hazard: The wax warmers can produce high flames, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wax warmers and return them to any Family Dollar store location for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Family Dollar stores at 800-547-0359 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.familydollar.com, then click on Product Recalls in the Help section at the bottom of the page.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Family-Dollar-Recalls-Wax-Warmers/
Recall Details
Units: About 32,000
Description: This recall involves ceramic wax warmer sets that include four vanilla-scented wax cubes for melting and a teacup-shaped ceramic warmer with an opening to insert a tea light candle. Candles are not sold as part of set. The ceramic warmers were colored cream with gold trim, and green with gold trim.
Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received 11 reports of the warmers producing high flames, including two reports of burn injuries and three reports of property damage.
Sold exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from April 2015 through September 2015 for $4.
Importer: Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: November 12, 2015
Recall Number: 16-034
Laceration Injuries Prompt SharkNinja to Recall Ninja BL660 Blenders to Provide New Warnings and Instructions
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ninja® BL660 series professional blender
Hazard: The blender poses a laceration risk if consumers pour or invert the pitcher after removing the lid while the loose stacked blade assembly is still inside the pitcher.
Remedy: New Instructions
Consumers should empty the blender's pitcher through the locked lid's pour spout or by removing both the lid and the stacked blade assembly from the pitcher before pouring.
Consumer Contact: SharkNinja toll-free at (877) 593-5140 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday or online at www.ninjarecall.com and click "Download New Manual" for the revised instructions. Consumers need not return the blenders.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Laceration-Injuries-Prompt-SharkNinja-to-Recall-Ninja-BL660-Blenders/
Recall Details
Units: About 1.1 million (an additional 99,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 12 models of Ninja professional blenders with model numbers that start with BL 660, BL 663 or BL 665. The model number is in the rating label that is molded into the bottom of the motor base. The 12 affected model numbers are:
BL 660's: BL660, BL660B, BL660C, BL660QCN, BL660QPL, BL660W, BL660WM
BL 663's: BL663, BL663CO
BL 665's: BL665QBK, BL665QCN, and BL665QWH
All of these models have a clear 72 ounce pitcher with a removable gray or black lid that opens and locks closed, a stacked blade assembly, and one or more Nutri Ninja cups. All recalled models have a motor base that is gray, white, black, cinnamon, or platinum. The power of the models' motors vary from 1,000 to 1,200 watts. The recalled models may have been sold with additional accessories, including a 40 or 64 ounce bowl, a chopping blade assembly, or a dull dough blade assembly.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 53 reports of lacerations.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond, Costco, Kohl's, Macy's, Target, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online including www.Amazon.com, www.Costco.com, www.Macys.com, www.Target.com, www.Walmart.com and www.ninjakitchen.com from March 2012 through September 2015 for about $140.
Distributor: SharkNinja Operating LLC, of Newton, Mass.
Manufacturer: Hai Xin Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd., Shenzhen, China
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55796r-eng.php
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Recall Date: November 12, 2015
Recall Number: 16-032
PNY Recalls Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/PNY-Recalls-Portable-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Packs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Portable Lithium Polymer Battery Packs
Hazard: Batteries can overheat and vent flames, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact PNY for a free replacement rechargeable battery.
Consumer Contact: PNY Technologies toll-free at 888-316-1194 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.pny.com and click on "Product Recall" under the "Support" menu at the bottom of the page, or email Tech-Support-T10400@pny.com for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/PNY-Recalls-Portable-Lithium-Polymer-Battery-Packs/
Recall Details
Units: About 56,000 (in addition, about 800 sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves portable lithium polymer battery packs with model number T10400 that are used to charge USB-enabled smartphones, tablets and other USB-powered devices. The batteries are black or grey hand-held devices, 4 inches x 2.75 inches x 0.75 inches, with two USB outputs and four blue LED lights. PNY is laser-printed along the bottom on the front of the battery.
Incidents/Injuries: PNY has received one report of venting with flames. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Best Buy, Office Depot, Office Max and other retail stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com and www.frys.com from January 2014 through August 2015 for about $50.
Importer/Distributor: PNY Technologies, Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55798r-eng.php
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