Tuesday, May 24, 2016

News From CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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1. Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters/

2. Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps

3. Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rixson-Exterior-Gate-Closers-Recalled/

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1. Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters/

Recall Date: May 24, 2016

Recall Number: 16-171                                                  

Water Heating Technologies Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters/

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Gas water heaters

 

Hazard: The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion. 

 

Remedy: Repair, Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge.

Consumer Contact: Water Heating Technologies toll-free at 888-883-0788 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Water-Heating-Technologies-Recalls-Gas-Water-Heaters/

Units: About 14,400

 

Description: This recall involves Water Heating Technologies “American Standard” gas water heaters. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an “American Standard” logo printed on the front.  The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found on the firm’s website at http://www.americanstandardwaterheaters.com/recall/.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold by: Plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016 for between $400 and $820.

Importer: Water Heating Technologies Corp., of Pomona, Calif.

 

Manufactured in: Mexico

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2. Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps

Recall Date: May 24, 2016

Recall Number: 16-172

Philips Lighting Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Metal Halide Lamps  

 

Hazard: The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Philips Lighting toll-free at 866-253-5503 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at ceramicmh@philips.com or online at www.philips.com and click on “For Professionals” and then “Recalls” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Philips-Lighting-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps

 

Units: About 87,000

 

Description: This recall involves the Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either at the base of the lamp or on the ovoid of the lamps, that displays the relevant date code, along with Philips’ name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330). Affected lamps can be identified with one of the following date codes:

 

                                Date Code                           Month/Year

                                1E                                           May 2011

                                1F                                           June 2011

                                1G                                          July 2011

                                1H                                           August 2011

                                1J                                            September 2011

                                1K                                           October 2011

                                1L                                            November 2011

                                1M                                         December 2011

 

Each lamp includes an etching, located either at the base of the lamp or on the ovoid of the lamps, that displays the relevant date code, along with Philips’ name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330).

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of lamps shattering. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012 for about $40.

Importer/Distributor: Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.

 

Manufactured in: USA

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3. Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rixson-Exterior-Gate-Closers-Recalled/

Recall Date: May 24, 2016

Recall Number: 16-173

Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recalled Due to Injury Hazard; Made by Assa Abloy Italia

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rixson-Exterior-Gate-Closers-Recalled/

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Exterior Gate Closers

 

Hazard: The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the gate and contact Rixson for information on safely removing the arm from the gate closer and returning for a free replacement gate closer. Rixson is contacting consumers who bought the recalled product directly.

Consumer Contact: Rixson toll-free at 866-474-9766 (Option 2) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or contact Assa Abloy Italia online at www.assaabloy.it and click on the “Rixson 1350 Gate Closer Corrective Action” box on the right-hand side of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rixson-Exterior-Gate-Closers-Recalled/

 

Units: About 130

 

Description: This recall involves the Exterior Gate Closer Model 1350. The affected gate closer is affixed to external gates and has a body that is approximately 6.5 inches long, with a sliding arm that is about 3 feet in width when extended. The unit is marked on the side of the body with “MAB/ASSA ABLOY.” The recall only includes units produced between January 2014 and December 2015. The unit’s production date is stamped on the side of the gate closer body in a “week/year” format and can be accessed by removing the body’s plastic housing.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 15 reports worldwide of mechanisms breaking and ejecting metal objects, including three in the U.S. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015 for about $460.

Importer/Distributor: Rixson, of Monroe, N.C, a brand of Yale Security Inc. Yale Security is owned by Assa Abloy.

 

Manufacturer: Assa Abloy Italia S.p.a., of Italy

 

Manufactured in: China

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