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1. Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Radios/
2. United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/United-Pet-Group-Recalls-Top-Fin-Power-Filters-for-Aquariums/
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1. Recall Date: March 1, 2016
Recall Number: 16-110
Ambient Weather Expands Recall of Radios Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Radios/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Ambient Weather radios
Hazard: The weather radio can overheat when plugged into an AC power outlet, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled weather radios and contact Ambient Weather for a full refund. Consumers who received replacement AC power adapters in the previous recall are also included in this recall.
Consumer Contact: Ambient Weather toll-free at 877-413-8800 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. MT or online at www.ambientweather.com and click on Customer Service, then Recall Information for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Ambient-Weather-Recalls-Radios/
Units: About 57,000 (In addition, about 12,500 were recalled in August 2015)
Description: The recalled Ambient Weather radios are red and black and measure about 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall by 2 inches deep. “Ambient Weather,” “AM/FM/Weather Band Radio” and “NOAA Weather Radio” are printed in white lettering on the front of the radio. The radios have a black crank handle on the back, an antenna on the top, and LED flashlight on the left side, a clip on the right side and a cable to charge a smart phone. Accessories included an AC adapter, DC converter or solar panel charger. Model number WR-333,WR-333A, WR-334-U or WR-334A-U is printed in the owner’s manual.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received an additional four reports of smoke in the back battery area. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Grainger stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and AmbientWeather.com from October 2012 through June 2014 for between $30 and $90.
Importer: Ambient Weather, of Chandler, Ariz.
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: March 1, 2016
Recall Number: 16-111
United Pet Group Recalls Top Fin Power Filters for Aquariums Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at PetSmart
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/United-Pet-Group-Recalls-Top-Fin-Power-Filters-for-Aquariums/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Top Fin™ Power Filters for Aquariums
Hazard: A conductor on the pump motor can become exposed and electrify the aquarium water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled filters, unplug them from the power supply, remove from the aquarium, and contact United Pet Group for a free replacement power filter.
Consumer Contact: United Pet Group at 800-338-4896 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.unitedpetgroup.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/United-Pet-Group-Recalls-Top-Fin-Power-Filters-for-Aquariums/
Units: About 155,000 (in addition, about 3,300 filters were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves five models of Top Fin Power Filters. The models included in this recall are Top Fin Power Filters 10, 20, 30, 40 and 75. The filters are black with a trapezoid shaped top. The words “TOP FIN” are molded into the top of the filter. The filters were also sold as part of Top Fin 5.5 and 10 gallon LED aquarium kits.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: PetSmart stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through December 2015 for between $15 and $64.
Manufacturer: United Pet Group, of Earth City, Mo.
Manufactured in: U.S.
Note: Health Canada’s recall release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57300r-eng.php
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