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1. Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire Shock Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Microsoft-Recalls-AC-Power-Cords-for-Surface-Pro-Devices
2. Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Royal-Appliance-Recalls-Dirt-Devil-Pet-Vacuums
3. Scubapro Recalls Dive Computers Due to Serious Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Scubapro-Recalls-Dive-Computers
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Recall Date: February 2, 2016
Recall Number: 16-089
Microsoft Recalls AC Power Cords for Surface Pro Devices Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: AC Power cords
Hazard: The power cords can overheat, posing fire or shock hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Microsoft for a free replacement AC power cord.
Consumer Contact: Microsoft toll-free at 855-327-7780 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.microsoft.com and click on Support, then Surface Support, then All Surface Support, then see Power Cords for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2.25 million (in addition, about 190,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves AC power cords sold with Microsoft Surface Pro, Surface Pro 2 and Surface Pro 3 computers before March 15, 2015. Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 devices have a black case with the product name on the back of the device toward the bottom. Surface Pro 3 computers have a silver case with "Windows 8 Pro" on the back of the device under the kickstand. This recall also involves accessory power supply units that include an AC power cord sold separately before March 15, 2015. The recalled power cords do not have a 1/8-inch sleeve on the cord on the end that connects to the power supply.
Incidents/Injuries: Microsoft has received 56 reports of AC cords overheating and emitting flames and five reports of electrical shock to consumers.
Sold at: Microsoft stores, Best Buy, Costco and other stores nationwide, and online at www.microsoft.com, from February 2013 through March 15, 2015 for between $800 and $2,000 for the Surface Pro computer and between $64 and $80 for the power supply unit sold separately.
Importer/Distributor: Microsoft Corp., of Redmond, Wash.
Manufactured in: China, Taiwan, U.K.
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Recall Date: February 2, 2016
Recall Number: 16-088
Royal Appliance Recalls Dirt Devil Pet Vacuums Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Dirt Devil® Total Pet Cyclonic Upright Vacuums
Hazard: The vacuum's electric cord plug prong can detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged. The detached prong can pose an electrical shock hazard if it remains connected with the electrical outlet.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Dirt Devil for instructions on receiving a free replacement vacuum.
Consumer Contact: Dirt Devil at 800-373-6290 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.dirtdevil.com and click on the "Support" tab at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 149,000 in the United States (in addition, about 9,700 in Canada)
Description: The recall includes three models of the Dirt Devil Total Pet Cyclonic Upright vacuums, model UD70210, UD70210CA and UD70210RM. The model number and manufacture date code are printed on a silver label on the back side of the vacuum. The vacuums are identical with black, gray and clear housing with red and purple trim. "Total Pet" is printed underneath the Dirt Devil logo in the center of the vacuum. Only vacuums with the first three digits of the four digit manufacture date code that begin with B14 through I15 are included in the recall. All recalled vacuums were manufactured between February 2014 and September 2015.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 14 reports of a detached prong that remained in an electrical outlet. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: ABC Warehouse, Boardman Furniture, Fred's, Walmart stores nationwide, Dirt Devil via telephone and online at www.dirtdevil.com, www.ebay.com and www.walmart.com from February 2014 through November 2015 for between $45 and $70.
Importer: Royal Appliance Mfg. Co., of Glenwillow, Ohio
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: February 2, 2016
Recall Number: 16-082
Scubapro Recalls Dive Computers Due to Serious Injury Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ariens and Sno-Tek Snow Throwers, Ariens and Gravely All-Season Power Brushes
Hazard: A drive pulley can crack while in use and cause the auger/impeller or brush to continue to rotate after the clutch lever is disengaged. This poses amputation and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Ariens Company toll-free at (877) 740-7060 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariens.com click on "Recall Information" for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Ariens-Recalls-Snow-Throwers-and-Power-Brushes/
Recall Details
Units: About 5,700
Description: This recall involves Ariens and Sno-Tek brand snow throwers and Ariens and Gravely brand power brushes. Ariens Compact and Compack Track Snow-Thro snow throwers included in the recall are orange and 22- to 24-inches wide. Sno-Tek model snow throwers included in the recall are black and 20- to 28-inches wide. Power brushes included in the recall are Ariens and Gravely model PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28-inch brush CE. The Ariens power brush was sold in orange and the Gravely in red. The snow throwers and power brushes have the Ariens, Sno-Tek or Gravely brand name printed on the product. For all recalled units, model and serial numbers are printed on a white label affixed to the lower rear of the product, near the wheel. Model and serial numbers included in the recall are:
Ariens Compact and Compact Track Sno-Thro
Models Serial Number Range
920013 124912 - 125271
920014 142966 - 143728
920021 003089 - 006233
920022 000531 - 000712
Ariens Sno-Tek
Models Serial Number Range
939401 090112 - 090623
920402 143967 - 146057
920403 126501 - 127351
Ariens PB-28 All Season Brush and Ariens 28 CE Brush
Models Serial Number Range
921025 040600 - 040660
921313 040163 - 040174
Gravely PB-28 All Season Brush
Models Serial Number Range
921026 040061 - 040079
Units with a black check mark on the model/serial number label are not included in the recall.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snow throwers and brushes and contact Ariens Company for a free repair. Consumers should remember to never put their hands into the discharge chute.
Sold by: Home Depot stores and other authorized Ariens dealers nationwide from January 2014 to February 2014 for between $500 and $2,200.
Importer/Manufacturer: Ariens Company, of Brillion, Wisc.
Manufactured in: United State Name of Product: Galileo Luna and Sol Dive Computers
Hazard: A short circuit allows the dive computer's screen to freeze or display inaccurate information, posing a risk of serious injury to a diver underwater, including decompression sickness.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and contact Scubapro to arrange for a free replacement dive computer.
Consumer Contact: Scubapro at 800-790-3757 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.scubapro.com and click on "Galileo Recall" for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 1,500
Description: The recall includes the 2015 models of UWATEC Galileo Luna and Sol dive computers. Only dive computers with the following serial numbers are included in the recall.
Galileo LUNA dive computers have serial numbers 150422 0058 001 to 150903 0338 005 and Galileo SOL dive computers have serial numbers 150423 0202 001 to 150921 0001 005. The serial number is stamped on the back of the computer and printed on a label on the product packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: Scubapro has received three reports of the dive computer screens freezing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized Scubapro dealers nationwide from May 2015 through January 2016 for between $700 and $1,200.
Importer: Johnson Outdoors Diving LLC, of El Cajon, Calif.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
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