Friday, March 18, 2016

News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Floor-and-Table-Lamps/

 

2. RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/RacerMate-Recalls-CompuTrainer-Blue-Flywheels/

 

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1. IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Floor-and-Table-Lamps/

 

Recall Date: March 18, 2016

Recall Number: 16-123

 

IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Ikea-Recalls-Floor-and-Table-Lamps/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Gothem floor and table lamps

 

Hazard: Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor and table lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on “Press Room” at the bottom of the page, then “Product Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Ikea-Recalls-Floor-and-Table-Lamps/

 

Units: About 30,600

 

Description: The lamps are brush-finished nickel plated and have a dimmer switch.  The floor lamp is 49 inches tall, and the table lamps are 14 or 18 inches tall. “Gothem” and the IKEA logo are printed on the label attached to the underside of each lamp base.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.

 

Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50.

 

Importer/Distributor: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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2. RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/RacerMate-Recalls-CompuTrainer-Blue-Flywheels/

 

Recall Date: March 18, 2016

Recall Number: 16-125

 

RacerMate Recalls CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/RacerMate-Recalls-CompuTrainer-Blue-Flywheels/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: CompuTrainer Blue Flywheels

 

Hazard: The blue flywheel can shatter while in use and throw metal pieces into the air. This poses a risk of injury from impact to the rider and any bystanders.

 

Remedy: Replace

 

Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the recalled blue flywheels. Consumers can contact RacerMate for instructions on receiving a free, silver replacement flywheel.

 

Consumer Contact: RacerMate at 800-522-3610 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.racermateinc.com and click on Support to access the Blue Flywheel Recall form. Consumers can also email the firm at sales@racermate.inc.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/RacerMate-Recalls-CompuTrainer-Blue-Flywheels/

 

Units: About 25,000

 

Description: This recall involves blue CompuTrainer Flywheels manufactured before 2008. The CompuTrainer Flywheels are used to make bicycles stationary for indoor training. The blue flywheel is a die casting made of zinc. It measures 4.75 inches in diameter and weighs 1.1 pounds. Flywheels manufactured after 2008 are silver in color, and are not included in this recall.

 

Incidents/Injuries: RacerMate has received five reports of flywheels that have shattered, including three reports of injuries, including lacerations and leg bruises.

Sold at: RacerMate and bicycle stores nationwide from November 1997 through November 2008 for about $1,500.

Manufacturer: RacerMate Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.A.

 

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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