Tuesday, December 22, 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. Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Carrier-Recalls-to-Repair-Packaged-Terminal-Air-Conditioners-Heat-Pumps-Previously-Recalled-Units/

 

2. Breville Recalls Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Burns

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Breville-Recalls-Pressure-Cookers/

 

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1. Recall Date: December 2, 2015

Recall Number: 16-065

 

Carrier Recalls to Repair Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps Including Previously Recalled Units Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Carrier-Recalls-to-Repair-Packaged-Terminal-Air-Conditioners-Heat-Pumps-Previously-Recalled-Units/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP)

 

Hazard: The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy:  Repair

Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled units, and contact Carrier to receive a free replacement cord.   


Consumer Contact:  Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com and click on Important Product Safety Recall for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Carrier-Recalls-to-Repair-Packaged-Terminal-Air-Conditioners-Heat-Pumps-Previously-Recalled-Units/

 

Units: About 285,000 (About 185,000 were previously recalled in November 2007)

 

Description: This recall involves Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brand names. Recalled units include those with original power cords and those that received a supplemental power cord as part of the 2007 recall. The recalled units have capacities of 7,000; 9,000; 12,000 and 15,000 BTUs and plug into 208/230 volt, 20 amp outlets. The following brands and eight models are being recalled:

 

  • Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE and 52PQ;
  • Bryant models 840 and 841; and
  • Fast models 840 and 841

 

Model and serial numbers are located on the ratings/data plate on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall is available by calling Carrier or at www.carrier.com.  

 

Incidents/Injuries: Carrier has received reports of approximately 47 incidents of overheating. Two of the reported incidents involved hotel fires. One of the reported fires involved a consumer suffering burns and smoke inhalation. The other incidents involved scorched or melted cord heads or wall outlets with no injuries reported.

 

Sold by:  HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales from January 2002 through December 2009 for between $425 and $675.

 

Manufacturer: Carrier Corporation, of Farmington, Conn.

 

Manufactured in:  Mexico

 

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2. Recall Date: December 22, 2015

Recall Number: 16-066

 

Breville Recalls Pressure Cookers Due to Risk of Burns

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Breville-Recalls-Pressure-Cookers/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  Breville Fast Slow Cookers

Hazard:  The sealing gasket can be incorrectly inserted upside down on the lid which can allow the unexpected release of built-up pressure. This poses a risk of burns to the user or consumers nearby.

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pressure cookers and contact Breville for a replacement sealing gasket and updated instructions.

Consumer Contact: Breville USA Inc. at 800-983-3165 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.brevilleusa.com and click on the “BPR600XL Recall” link.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Breville-Recalls-Pressure-Cookers/

 

Units:  About 35,600

 

Description: This recall involves Breville 6-quart capacity domestic programmable electric pressure cookers with a brushed stainless steel construction and a 3-way safety system. The safety system consists of a locking lid, safety valve and a pressure release button. Pressure cookers with model number BPR600XL and batch numbers between 1235 and 1529 are included in the recall. The model number and batch code are located on the bottom of the unit. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: Breville USA has received five reports of steam or hot contents escaping from the pressure cooker, resulting in five reports of burns, including second degree burns to the hands, arms or stomach.

 

Sold by: Bed, Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Macy’s, Sur la Table and Williams Sonoma stores nationwide and online, and online at Amazon.com and BrevilleUSA.com from September 2012 through October 2015 for about $180.

 

Manufacturer: Breville USA Inc., of Torrance, Calif.

 

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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