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1. Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-Plugs/
2. Snowboard Boots with Boa Secondary Reels Recalled by Boa Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Snowboard-Boots-with-Boa-Secondary-Reels-Recalled-by-Boa/
3. BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BYA-Sports-Recalls-Skyline-Backyard-Zipline-Kits/
4. Raynor Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Raynor-Recalls-Office-Chairs/
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1. Recall Date: February 18, 2016
Recall Number: 16-106
Apple Recalls Travel Adapter Kits and Plugs Due to Risk of Electric Shock
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-Plugs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: AC adapter kits and plug adapters
Hazard: The two-prong wall plug adapters for Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea can break and expose the metal portion of the adapter, posing an electric shock risk.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall plug adapters and contact Apple for free replacement adapters.
Consumer Contact: Apple at 800-275-2273 any time, or online at www.apple.com and click on AC Wall Plug Adapter Recall Program for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Apple-Recalls-Travel-Adapter-Kits-and-Plugs/
Units: About 814,000 (In addition, about 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Apple World Travel Adapter Kits and wall plug adapters. The kits contain three-prong and two-prong AC wall plug adapters that fit different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters were made for use in Australia/New Zealand/Argentina, Brazil, Continental Europe and Korea and were also sold with Mac computers and iOS devices. The wall plug adapters are white plastic with the following characteristics:
- Australia/New Zealand/Argentina – flat angled blades
- Brazil – round thin pins
- Continental Europe – round thin pins, slightly slanted inward
- Korea – round thick pins
Recalled wall plug adapters have either four or five letters or numbers, or no markings on the inside slot where the wall plug adapter attaches to the main power adapter. Redesigned adapters have a three-letter regional code in the slot (EUR, ARG, KOR, AUS or BRA).
Incidents/Injuries: Apple has received 12 reports of wall plug adapters breaking and consumers receiving shocks overseas, including three reports of consumers who were medically evaluated and released. No reports of incidents or injuries were reported by U.S. consumers.
Sold at: Apple stores and other home electronics stores, and online at Apple.com from January 2003 through January 2015 for about $30.
Importer: Apple, of Cupertino, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57054r-eng.php.
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2. Recall Date: February 18, 2016
Recall Number: 16-105
Snowboard Boots with Boa Secondary Reels Recalled by Boa Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Snowboard-Boots-with-Boa-Secondary-Reels-Recalled-by-Boa/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Snowboard Boots with Boa Secondary Reels
Hazard: The secondary reel can become stuck in the open position, causing the fit at the forefoot of the boot or tongue to loosen and posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowboard boots and contact the retailer where the boots were purchased or Boa for a free repair kit. Free replacement reels and a repair tool will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at https://vimeo.com/boa/M3v2fix.
Consumer Contact: Boa Technology, Inc., toll free at 1-844-203-1297, email at info@boatechnology.com or online at www.boatechnology.com and click on “2015/16 Snowboard + Ski Boot Secondary Reel Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Snowboard-Boots-with-Boa-Secondary-Reels-Recalled-by-Boa/
Units: About 33,000 (in addition, about 4,500 in Canada)
Description: This recall involves snowboard boots with the M3v2 secondary reel dials, which are used to adjust the fit at the forefoot and tongue of the boots. This recall involves all sizes and colors of the following snowboard boot brand models containing the M3v2 reel:
• 32 (Binary)
• Burton (Photon, Concord, Felix)
• DC (Control)
• DeeLuxe (Spark Summit, Vicious)
• Flow (Helios Focus)
• Head (Six Boa Focus)
• K2 (Darko)
• Ride (Fuze, Lasso, Triad, Hera, Norris)
• Rome (Inferno, Memphis)
• Salomon (Dialogue Focus)
• Scarpa (EVO F1)
If the M3v2 reel has an adhesive sticker dot on the front, then the recalled dial has already been replaced and nothing further needs to be done.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received two reports of incidents. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: REI and other retailers nationwide and online, including at REI.com and Backcountry.com, from June 2015 through October 2015 for between $100 to $750.
Distributor: Boa Technology, Inc., of Denver, Colo.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56948r-eng.php
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3. Recall Date: February 16, 2016
Recall Number: 16-108
BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BYA-Outdoors-Recalls-Skyline-Backyard-Zipline-Kits/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits
Hazard: A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
Consumer Contact: BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a .m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BYA-Outdoors-Recalls-Skyline-Backyard-Zipline-Kits/
Units: About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. The kits were sold in camouflage packaging containing a main cable, trolley, short cable, turnbuckle and u-clamps. The following bar codes are found on the bottom left side of the packaging: 7456111220012 (60-ft.), 7456111220029 (75-ft.), and 7456111220036 (90 ft.). The BYA logo and “Skyline (60, 75 or) 90 Zipline Kit” are printed on the front of the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm have received nine reports of cable failure, including six reports of injuries. In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.
Sold at: REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com from August 2013 through July 2015 for between $100 and $130.
Importer/Distributor/Manufacturer: BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57070r-eng.php
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4. Recall Date: February 18, 2015
Recall Number: 16-107
Raynor Recalls Office Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Raynor-Recalls-Office-Chairs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Eurotech Lume office chairs
Hazard: The chair seat can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact Raynor to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Raynor toll-free at 866-800-1377 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.eurotechseating.com and click on Warranties at the bottom right hand corner of the page and then on the Lume Chair Recall link for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Raynor-Recalls-Office-Chairs/
Units: About 1,200
Description: This recall involves Eurotech Lume office chairs. The black, mesh mid-back, adjustable chairs have a black base with five wheels. Item number MF2500 and the date of manufacture in YY/MM/DD format are printed on a label located on the underside of the seat. Dates of manufacture included in the recall are between 14/10/08 and 15/10/16.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Sold at: Davies Office in New York and Office Furniture Depot stores in New Jersey and by other independent distributors from January 2015 through November 2015 for about $300.
Importer/Distributor: Raynor Marketing, LTD, of West Hempstead, N.Y.
Manufactured in: China
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