Tuesday, May 31, 2016

News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
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1. Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

2. Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

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1. Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

Recall Date: May 31, 2016

Recall Number: 16-182

 

Mirka Recalls Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Random orbital sanders

 

Hazard: The sanders can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka for a free replacement sander.

 

Consumer Contact: Mirka USA at 800-843-3904 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mirka-usa.com and click on Recall for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Mirka-Recalls-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/

 

Units: About 2,500 (in addition about 300 were sold in Canada) (additional CEROS 550 and 650 sanders were recalled for a different fire hazard in January 2015)

 

Description: This recall involves 3-inch, 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders.  The sanders are yellow and black with “Mirka” on the front.  A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear.  The recalled sanders came with either a cardboard box or plastic carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, DC transformer (only in certain sanders), a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives.  The 3-inch sander is model CEROS 325.  The 5-inch sander is model CEROS 550.  The 6-inch sander is model CEROS 650.  Model names are on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip, and in certain sanders, the serial number can only be found on this sticker.  Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud.  Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled:

 

Model Number

Serial Number Range

CEROS 325

3442 32028001  to  3442 32028112

CEROS 325

3371 32024001 to 3373 32024015

CEROS 325

3373 32028001 to 3373 32028112

CEROS 550

3412 28672001  to  3422 28672039

CEROS 550

3432 28672001  to  3433 28672018

CEROS 550

3341 28672001 to 3342 28672064

CEROS 550

3342 31326001 to 3342 31326013

CEROS 650

3343 31322001 to 3343 31322048

CEROS 650

3343 28673001 to 3344 28673075

CEROS 650

3383 28673001 to 3384 28673030

CEROS 550

TGU65241 to TGU65528

CEROS 550

UNU62841 to UNU63176

CEROS 650

KTN61641 to KTN61880

CEROS 650

TCU64185 to TCU64376

CEROS 650

VNU68337 to VNU68480

CEROS 650

VUU65529 to VUU65720

CEROS 650

VVU66369 to VVU66512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Incidents/Injuries: Mirka has received two reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Sold at: Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com and BeaverTools.com from January 2013 through March 2016 for about $500.

Importer: Mirka USA Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio

 

Manufactured in: Finland

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58560r-eng.php

 

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2. Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

Recall Date: May 31, 2016

Recall Number: 16-184 

Broan-NuTone Recalls Ventilation Fans Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Ventilation fans

 

Hazard: The fan motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the recalled fans and contact Broan to receive a free replacement fan.

Consumer Contact: Broan-NuTone at 800-637-1453 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.broan-nutone.com  and click on “L500 Series Recall Notice” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Broan-NuTone-Recalls-Ventilation-Fans/

 

Units: About 450 in U.S. (in addition, 200 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves L500 series fans designed to circulate air in and out of a home or building. The fans were sold in nine brands and have the model information printed on the specification label affixed to the blower assembly. Fans included in the recall are:

Brand Name

Model Number

Broan

L500, L500K, L500KL, L500L, S97014819, S97014820, S99080487

Twin City Fan

T500, T500L

Carnes

VCDD050C, VCDD050I

Acme Eng and Mfg Co  

VQL500, VQ500

WW Grainger  

1AAD3, 4TR58, 4TR59, 4YG83

Captive Aire

CFA500

American CoolAir

CFL50A1151

Solar and Palau

FFC500, FF500

American Coolair Corp.

IL50LA1151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                         

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Heating, plumbing and building supply retailers nationwide and online from February 2016 through March 2016 for about $240.

Manufacturer: Broan-NuTone LLC, of Hartford, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.

 

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58570r-eng.php

 

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