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1. Felt Bicycles Recalls Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts Due to Risk of Injury, Fall Hazards
2. North Central Industries Recalls Fireworks Fountains Due to Burn and Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/North-Central-Industries-Recalls-Fireworks/
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1. Recall Date: December 2, 2015
Recall Number: 16-049
Felt Bicycles Recalls Mountain Bikes with OEM Carbon Fiber Seatposts Due to Risk of Injury, Fall Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Mountain Bicycles
Hazard: The carbon seat post originally sold with the bicycle can crack and break, posing injury and fall hazards to the rider.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact their local Felt Bicycles dealer for a free inspection and seat post replacement.
Consumer Contact: Felt Bicycles toll-free at 866-433-5887 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.feltracing.com and click on “Notices” for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Felt-Bicycles-Recalls-Mountain-Bikes-with-OEM-Carbon-Fiber-Seatposts/
Recall Details
Units: 645
Description: This recall involves all model year 2015 Felt Double Double 30, NINEe 20 and Edict 1 mountain bicycles. The bicycles were sold with carbon fiber seat posts. The model name is printed on the top tube of the bicycles. The Felt logo is on the down tube of the Double Double 30 and the NINEe20, and on the top tube of the Edict 1. The Double Double 30 was sold in the color blue. The NINEe 20 was sold in a gray and orange color scheme. The Edict 1 was sold in a black and blue color scheme.
Incidents/Injuries: Felt has received 10 reports of the seat post cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold by: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $2,000 and $5,500.
Distributor: Felt Bicycles, of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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2. Recall Date: December 2, 2015
Recall Number: 16-051
North Central Industries Recalls Fireworks Fountains Due to Burn and Injury Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/North-Central-Industries-Recalls-Fireworks/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Fireworks Fountains
Hazard: The rear plug of the candle can dislodge while lit, posing burn and fire hazards to the user if the user is holding the device.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireworks and contact North Central Industries for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: North Central Industries Inc. at 800-800-2264 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email info@greatgrizzly.com, or online at www.greatgrizzly.com and click on Safety for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/North-Central-Industries-Recalls-Fireworks/
Recall Details
Units: About 2,600
Description: This recall involves all mammoth Great Grizzly brand California Candles. The recalled candles are hand-held fireworks fountains that make crackling noises and display flowering tulips, blue pearls and gold showers. Each candle is approximately 2 inches in diameter and 30 inches long. The candles were sold in packs of three. One candle is labeled with the name "Glow Beam," one has the name "Dazzling Diamonds" and one has the name "Touch of Sparkle.” Each candle has the Great Grizzly logo on the label near the beginning of the candle name.
Incidents/Injuries: North Central Industries has received six reports of a candle's rear plug dislodging while the firework was lit, resulting in burn injuries to the person holding the device. No reports of property damage have been received.
Sold at: Albertson's and Kings Circle Assembly, both of Corvallis, Ore.; six locations of Fundz4Kidz, of Eugene and Springfield, Ore.; Uncle Sam's, of Allenton, Wis.; Boomer's Fireworks, of Muncie, Ind.; Dixie Dragon Fireworks, of Jeffersonville, Ind.; Holiday Packaging, of Marion, Ind.; Krazy Dan's Fireworks, of Gary, Ind.; Parkway Fruit Market, of Louisville, Ky.; Mr. Fireworks of Kokomo, of Kokomo, Ind.; Uncle Sam's Sales, of Hammond, Ind.; and World Cup Inc., of Villa, Ill., from May 2015 through June 2015 for between $15 and $25.
Importer: North Central Industries Inc., of Muncie, Ind.
Manufactured in: China
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