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1. Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Grinders/
2. Twin Go Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Twin-Go-Recalls-Baby-Carriers/
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1. Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Grinders/
Recall Date: May 11, 2016
Recall Number: 16-158
Robert Bosch Tool Recalls Grinders Due to Risk of Burns
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Grinders/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Bosch small angle grinders
Hazard: The grinder can overheat while in use, causing the brush covers to melt and expose the end of the brush holder, posing a risk of burns to the consumer.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grinders and contact the firm to obtain a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Robert Bosch Tool toll-free at 844-552-6724 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or online at www.BoschTools.com and then click on Important Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Robert-Bosch-Tool-Recalls-Grinders/
Units: About 91,000 (in addition, 18,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Bosch 1380 Slim small, 4.5-inch angle grinders with date codes 502 through 511. The model number and date codes are located on the name plate affixed to the underside of the grinder. The grinders are blue and silver with a black label and black and red control buttons. “BOSCH” is printed in red on the side of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the grinders overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lowe’s, Menards, The Home Depot and other home improvement, hardware stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, HomeDepot.com, Lowes.com and Menards.com from March 2015 through November 2015 for between $50 and $200, depending on the model and whether it was sold in a combination package with other tools.
Importer/Distributor: Robert Bosch Tool Corp., of Mount Prospect, Ill.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58288r-eng.php
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2. Twin Go Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Twin-Go-Recalls-Baby-Carriers/
Recall Date: May 11, 2016
Recall Number: 16-157
Twin Go Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Twin-Go-Recalls-Baby-Carriers/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Baby carriers
Hazard: The waist buckle can break, posing a fall hazard to children in the carrier.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the infant carrier and contact TwinGo for a free repair kit. A free replacement buckle will be provided with instructions. A repair video is also available at http://twingocarrier.com/pages/repairkit.
Consumer Contact: TwinGo toll-free at 888-288-9342 from 9am-5pm EST Monday-Friday, via email at safety@twingocarrier.com or online at www.TwinGoCarrier.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Twin-Go-Recalls-Baby-Carriers/
Units: About 4,000 (in addition, about 160 were sold in Canada)
Description: The Twin Go Original Carrier is an infant carrier designed to carry one or two babies against the caregiver’s body at the waist. It is intended for babies that are from 10 to 45 pounds. “Twin Go” is printed on a label located on the front of the carrier and an 11-digit batch number is printed on a label sewn to the waistband. Batch numbers included in this recall: 23014024003, 01515026003, and 21615019001. They were sold in fabric that is black on the outside and blue or orange on the inside.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 13 reports of buckles breaking worldwide, including 10 in the U.S., one in Canada and two in the UK. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Boutique stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and TwinGoCarrier.com from December 2014 through May 2016 for about $215.
Importer: TwinGo LLC, of Mclean, Va.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58292r-eng.php
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