Tuesday, December 8, 2015

News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
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1. Technical Consumer Products Recalls LED Lamps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Technical-Consumer-Products-Recalls-LED-Lamps/

 

2. Limoss Recalls Battery Power Packs for Power Recliners and Lift Chairs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Limoss-Recalls-Battery-Power-Packs-for-Power-Recliners-and-Lift-Chairs/

 

3. Jofran Recalls Cement Table Due to Injury Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Jofran-Recalls-Cement-Table/

 

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Recall Date: December 8, 2015

Recall Number: 16-054 

 

Technical Consumer Products Recalls LED Lamps Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Technical-Consumer-Products-Recalls-LED-Lamps/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Technical Consumer Products (TCP) and Great Value LED lamps 

 

Hazard: Water can enter the lamp in wet location applications, posing an electric shock hazard to the user.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately shut off power to the lights, remove the lamps to check the item number/date code of the recall, and contact TCP to receive a free replacement lamp with installation instructions. 

Consumer Contact: TCP at 800-324-1496 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at recall@tcpi.com or online at www.tcpi.com and click on "Recall" for more information. 

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Technical-Consumer-Products-Recalls-LED-Lamps/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 25,000 (in addition about 1,350 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves 14 watt LED wet location PAR38 lamps sold under the TCP and Great Value Brand names.  These lamps are white and produce a soft white (3000 Kelvin) or bright white (5000 Kelvin) color temperature. Recalled units have an item number of "L14P38D30KFL", "L14P38D50KFL", "RLP381430WL" or "GVRLP381430WL" and the date code printed directly on the white plastic heat sink of the lamp, just above the screw in base. Consumers will need to shut off power to the lights and disengage the lamp to check the item number and date code.

 

Item Number

Brand

UPC

Description

Date Code

L14P38D30KFL

TCP

7-6214804626-4

14 watt LED  PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K

1523211

1523212

L14P38D50KFL

TCP

7-6214804668-4

14 watt LED  PAR38 Wet Location 5,000K

1524211

RLP381430WL

TCP

7-6214827059-1

14 watt LED  PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K

1528216

1532216

1530212

GVRLP381430WL

Great Value

6-8113107221-2

14 watt LED  PAR38 Wet Location 3,000K

1527211

1530212

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Walmart and electrical distributors nationwide from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $20.

 

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

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/inspection/2015/56138r-eng.php

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Recall Date: December 8, 2015

Recall Number: 16-053    

 

Limoss Recalls Battery Power Packs for Power Recliners and Lift Chairs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Limoss-Recalls-Battery-Power-Packs-for-Power-Recliners-and-Lift-Chairs/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Limoss lithium ion battery power packs

 

Hazard: The battery power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery power packs and contact Limoss for a free replacement.

 

Consumer Contact: Limoss toll-free at 1-866-643-0394 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT on Friday or online at www.limoss-us.com and click on "Support" and then "Notice and Recalls" for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Limoss-Recalls-Battery-Power-Packs-for-Power-Recliners-and-Lift-Chairs/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,500

 

Description: This recall involves Limoss AKKU-PACK rechargeable lithium ion battery power packs sold as accessories for Palliser, Flexsteel and Best Home Furnishing power recliners and lift chairs. They are used to power the chair when an electrical outlet is not available.  "Limoss Li-ion Battery Pack," model number ZB-B1800, code MC 160 and dates codes of 11-0102011 through 6-14-2012 are printed on a white sticker on the side of the unit. Recalled battery power packs are black and measure 6 inches long by 3 inches wide.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Limoss has received two reports of the battery pack overheating, including one incident that resulted in undetermined fire damage. No injuries were reported.

 

Sold at: Best Home Furnishing, Flexsteel and Palliser dealers nationwide and online at amazon.com and other websites from November 2011 through August 2012 for about $100.

 

Importer/Distributor: Limoss US LLC, of Baldwyn, Miss.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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Recall Date: December 8, 2015

Recall Number: 16-055

 

Jofran Recalls Cement Table Due to Injury Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Jofran-Recalls-Cement-Table/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Boulder Ridge Dining Room Table

 

Hazard: A stress fracture can form in the table, posing an injury hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the stop using the recalled table and contact the Jofran dealer where the table was purchased to schedule a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Jofran toll-free at 1-866-563-7261 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.jofran.com and click on "Boulder Ridge Repair" at the top of the homepage for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Jofran-Recalls-Cement-Table/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 300

 

Description: The Boulder Ridge Rectangular 78" Dining Room Table has a cement top with a wooden base. The serial numbers on the recalled tables, found on the underside of the cement top, begin with V12760A, V12760B, V12860A or V13034.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm received reports of 71 incidents of cement top stress fractures or cement tops breaking. No known injuries.

 

Sold at: Jordan's Furniture, Kittles Home Furnishings, Nebraska Furniture Mart, W.E. Smithe Furniture and other retailers nationwide from May 2015 through October 2015 for about $1100.

 

Importer/Distributor: Jofran Sales, Inc., of Norfolk, Mass.

 

Manufactured in: Vietnam

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