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1. Nantucket Distributing Recalls Mason Jar Night Light Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Nantucket-Distributing-Recalls-Mason-Jar-Night-Light/
2. Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Cycling-Sports-Group-Recalls-GT-Fury-Mountain-Bicycles/
3. Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Great-States-Recalls-Earthwise-Cordless-Electric-Lawn-Mowers/
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Recall Date: May 28, 2015
Recall Number: 15-151
Nantucket Distributing Recalls Mason Jar Night Light Due to Burn Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Mason Jar Night Light
Hazard: The plastic around the base of the light bulb can melt, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled night lights and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, or andThat! store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shop andThat! or andThat! toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and click on the “Product Recalls” link at the bottom of the homepage.
Recall Details
Units: About 12,000
Description: The night light features a glass mason jar enclosing the 7-watt incandescent light bulb. The night light was sold with a clear glass mason jar enclosure or a silver glass mason jar enclosure. The glass jars have clear raised letters that read “frutta del prato.” The night lights measure approximately 10.5 inches high by 3.5 inches wide. The light bulb has a plastic piece securing the light bulb to the glass mason jar. The affected Model No. is DGL0915. The SKU is 30732353. The Model No. and SKU appear on the price tag affixed to the product packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reported incidents involving the night lights with the silver jar in which the plastic around the base of the light bulb melted. No injuries or property damage has been reported.
Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops, Christmas Tree Shops andThat!, and andThat! retail locations from December 2014 through March 2015 for approximately $5.
Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, Middleboro, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: May 28, 2015
Recall Number: 15-152
Cycling Sports Group Recalls GT Fury Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash, Injury Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: GT downhill mountain bicycles
Hazard: The front wheel hub can break and cause the disc brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front wheel replaced free of charge.
Consumer Contact: Cycling Sports Group at (800) 726-2453 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email custserve@cyclingsportsgroup.com, or online at www.gtbicycles.com and click on Recalls under Recalls & Safety at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 160
Description: This recall involves all 2015 model year GT Fury Elite and GT Fury Expert downhill mountain bicycles. The recalled 2015 Fury Elite model is white with blue and red accents. The recalled 2015 Fury Expert model is metallic grey with lime green accents. The bicycles have front and rear disc brakes and come with rear shock absorbers and front suspensions. "Fury" is printed on the top tube, the GT logo is on the down tube and the chainstay. The model names are printed in small letters on the top tube of the bicycles near the word Fury.
Incidents/Injuries: Cycling Sports Group has received two reports of broken hubs. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized GT dealers from November 2014 to March 2015 for between $3200 and $4400.
Importer: Cycling Sports Group Inc., of Wilton, Conn.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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Recall Date: May 28, 2015
Recall Number: 15-153
Great States Recalls Earthwise Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Cordless 17-inch electric lawn mower
Hazard: The mower can start when the key is not in the starting position, posing an injury hazard to the user.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled electric mowers, remove the battery and contact Great States Corporation for a replacement mower.
Consumer Contact: Great States Corporation at (800) 633-1501 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email sales@reelin.com or online at www.americanlawnmower.com and click on Safety Recall for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 1,200
Description: This recall involves Earthwise cordless electric push lawn mowers with a 17-inch mowing deck. The recalled mowers have a silver motor housing and deck with a side discharge chute, a black foldable handle and a bright green bail lever, height adjustment lever and handle knobs. The mowers have a 24-volt removable, rechargeable battery. Brand name “Earthwise” and “17” appear on the front of the mowers. Model number 60517 is on the name plate on the back of the motor cover.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Menards stores, Seventh Avenue catalogs and online at PowerSales.com and SeventhAvenue.com from January 2014 to May 2014 for about $250.
Importer: The Great States Corporation, of Shelbyville, Ind.
Manufactured in: China
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