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1. Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles/
2. Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes/
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1. Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles/
Recall Date: May 3, 2016
Recall Number: 16-154
Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Rival brand electric water kettles
Hazard: The heating element can fail and rupture, posing burn and shock hazards to the user.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kettle and return it to any Walmart store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Walmart at 800-925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Saturday, or noon and 6 p.m. Sunday; or visit the company’s website at www.Walmart.com and click “Product Recalls.” Consumers can also visit http://walmartstores.com/contactus/feedback.aspx.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Walmart-Recalls-Rival-Electric-Water-Kettles/
Units: About 1.2 million
Description: This recall involves Rival brand electric water kettles with model numbers WK8283CU and WK8283CUY. The model numbers are printed on a product label on the underside of the water kettle. The white plastic water kettles were sold with a warming base and a pitcher. A window on the side pitcher has markings that measure the water levels. “Rival” is printed beneath the window.
Incidents/Injuries: Walmart has received 80 reports of incidents, including seven reports of burns.
Sold exclusively at: Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from March 2011 through October 2015 for about $14.
Importer/Distributor: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes/
Recall Date: May 3, 2016
Recall Number: 16-155
Cascade Designs Recalls Avalanche Rescue Probes Due to Risk of Suffocation
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Avalanche rescue probes
Hazard: The lock button on the probe can fail to engage and lock, causing the probe not to function as intended. This can interfere with finding someone buried beneath snow, posing a suffocation hazard.
Remedy: Replace, Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled probes and call Cascade Designs for instructions on receiving a refund or free replacement probe.
Consumer Contact: Cascade Designs at 800-531-9531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT on Monday through Friday or online at www.msrgear.com and click on “Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Cascade-Designs-Recalls-Avalanche-Rescue-Probes/
Units: About 1,600 in the U.S. (in addition, about 230 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Mountain Safety Research Striker™ 320, Striker™ 240 avalanche rescue probes. The probe is divided into six or eight sections of 18-inch aluminum shafts that lock into place to create a single 94-inch or 126-inch probe, depending on the model. The probe is used by searchers to help identify something or someone buried by snow after an avalanche. “Striker 320” is printed on the red and gray probe and “Striker 240” is printed on the yellow and gray probe. “MSR” is printed on the shaft.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: REI and other outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from September 2014 through January 2016 for between $60 and $70.
Importer: Cascade Designs Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Manufactured in: Korea
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57802r-eng.php
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