Wednesday, April 20, 2016

News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today (4/19/2016)

 

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

1. Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

2. Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Wooden-Toys/

3. Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs/

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1. Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

Release Date: April 19, 2016

Release Number: 16-146

Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

 

Hazard: The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumer Contact: Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page of the Polaris website.

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles/

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is announcing a recall for about 133,000 Polaris Model Year 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs).

 

CPSC and Polaris warn consumers to stop using these recreational vehicles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer for a free repair. Polaris has agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of all recalled vehicles until they are repaired. 

                Polaris has received more than 160 reports of fires with the recalled RZR ROVs, resulting in one death of a 15 year old passenger from a rollover that resulted in a fire and 19 reports of injuries, including first, second and third degree burns.

Visit www.polaris.com to determine if your RZR ROVs VIN number is included in this recall.

 

2013/2014 RZR XP 900

3NSJT9EAXEF364144 – 3NSJT9EA4EF385345

4XAJT87A0DP456738 – 4XAJT87A8EF366714

 

2014/2015/2016 RZR XP 1000  *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com.

 

3NSVDE992FF361215 – 3NSVDE998GF784060

4XAST1EA0EB165962 – 4XAVFE992GB344924

 

2015/2016 RZR 900   *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com.

3NSVAE871FF366883 – 3NSVAE874GH861374

4XAVAA878FB926614 – 4XAVAE873GB673176

 

2015/2016 RZR S 900 *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com.

3NSVBE870FF361395 – 3NSVBA876GH860331

4XAVBE879FP340592 – 4XAVBE876GB673749

 

2016 RZR S 1000    *additional VIN numbers included. Visit Polaris.com

3NSVBE994GH102740 – 3NSVBE99XGH108171

4XAVBE995GP340655 – 4XAVBE997GB673744

 

The VIN is normally located on the driver’s side rear frame rail, above the PVT cover.  Check your Owner’s Manual if you have any difficulty locating the VIN. VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges above are included in this recall. To determine if a specific ROV is included in this recall visit www.Polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” under the “Rider Community” heading on the main page of the Polaris website.

 

The ROVs were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from July 2012 through April 2016 for between $16,000 and $26,000.  The ROVs were manufactured in the United States and Mexico and imported and distributed by Polaris.

 

Due to the serious risk of injury, owners and riders should stop using these recalled vehicles immediately. Repairs will start April 22, 2016. To schedule a free repair, consumers should call their local Polaris dealer.  Contact Polaris at 800-POLARIS or 800-765-2747 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page of the Polaris website.

 

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2. Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Wooden-Toys/

Recall Date: April 19, 2016

Recall Number: 16-147

Flying Tiger Copenhagen Recalls Wooden Toys Due to Choking Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Wooden-Toys/

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Wooden Toy Blocks and Giraffes

 

Hazard: Parts of the wooden toys can become detached, resulting in small pieces that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from young children and return the products to Flying Tiger Copenhagen for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Flying Tiger Copenhagen toll-free at 844-350-0560 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.flyingtiger.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Flying-Tiger-Copenhagen-Recalls-Wooden-Toys/

Units: About 1,000

 

Description: This recall involves Flying Tiger Copenhagen wooden blocks and wooden giraffe toys. The Twist & Lock blocks were sold in a combination of blue, green and yellow and red, pink and yellow. Item number 1701354 is printed on the packaging for the blocks. The Twist & Lock giraffe toys were sold in pink and red combination and a yellow and orange combination. Item number 1701493 is printed on the packaging for the giraffe.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold exclusively at: Flying Tiger Copenhagen in New York from November 2015 through December 2015 for about $3.

Importer/Distributor: Flying Tiger Copenhagen, of New York

 

Manufactured in: China

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3. Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs/

Recall Date: April 19, 2016

Recall Number: 16-148

Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Rechargeable battery packs

 

Hazard: The power packs’ lithium ion polymer batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power packs and contact Brunton for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.


Consumer Contact: Brunton Outdoor at 800-443-4871 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.brunton.com and click on Impel Charger Product Recall the top or bottom of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Brunton-Outdoors-Recalls-Battery-Packs/

 

Units: About 1,050 in the U.S. (in addition, about 40 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves Brunton’s Impel and Impel 2 rechargeable, portable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The Impel battery came in a rubberized shell in dark gray with orange or blue and the Impel 2 in light gray with black trim. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging. They measure about 7.5 inches long by 7 inches wide by 1 inch thick. The lithium ion polymer battery packs have 16, and 19 volt outputs and a USB port. The Impel model also has a 12 volt output. Brunton is embossed on the top of the battery pack, along with the power button and five LED lights.  

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of battery packs overheating and catching on fire; with one incident resulting in about $25,000 of property damage and another one in a garage burning down with property and smoke damage to the adjacent residence. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold by: Adorama, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Moontrail, REI, The Clymb and other outdoor equipment retailers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com, www.backcountry.com, www.bhphotovideo.com, www.forestry-suppliers.com, and www.opticsplanet.com from February 2011 through May 2015 for about $300.

 

Importer: Brunton Outdoor Inc., 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/2016/57888r-eng.php

 

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