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1. Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/
2. Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
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1. Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/
Recall Date: June 1, 2016
Recall Number: 16-183
Southwire Recalls Voltage Detectors Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Non-contact voltage detectors
Hazard: The voltage detectors can give a false “no voltage” reading when being used to test live wires for electric current, posing shock, electrocution and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled voltage detectors and contact Southwire for instructions on returning them for a free replacement voltage detector.
Consumer Contact: Southwire toll-free at 855-798-6657 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.southwire.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Southwire-Recalls-Voltage-Detectors/
Units: About 1.2 million (in addition, 3,640 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Southwire non-contact voltage detectors with model numbers 40110N and 40120N. Voltage detectors alert users to the presence of electric current running through electrical wires. The recalled voltage detectors are cylindrical shaped, about six inches long and about two inches in circumference. They are brownish gold in color with a black center insert. “Southwire,” the model number and the CE and UL listing symbols are printed on the voltage detectors. They have red LED lights to indicate the presence of live electric current. Model 40110N detects voltage from 100 to 1,000 VAC. Model 40120N detects voltage from 24 to 1,000 VAC.
Incidents/Injuries: Southwire is aware of one report of an incident of a false reading by the voltage detector. The consumer received an electrical shock and fell off a ladder.
Sold at: Lowe’s and other home and hardware stores nationwide and online at lowes.com and other websites from June 2013 through February 2016 for about $15.
Manufacturer: Southwire Company LLC, of Carrollton, Ga.
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58634r-eng.php
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2. Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Date: June 1, 2016
Recall Number: 16-185
Traxxas Recalls X-Maxx Monster Trucks and Electronic Speed Controls Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: X-Maxx Monster Trucks and VXL-6 electronic speed controls
Hazard: Vehicle modification or electronic failure can result in a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled trucks and return their electronic speed control to their dealer for a free firmware upgrade and installation of a new fusible link, or contact Traxxas customer support to return the electronic speed control and have a firmware upgrade and free fusible link installation.
Consumer Contact: Traxxas toll-free at 888-872-9927 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at Traxxas.com, then click on “Support” and then “Repair-Exchange” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Traxxas-Recalls-X-Maxx-Monster-Trucks-and-Electronic-Speed-Controls/
Units: About 4,900 X-Maxx Monster Trucks and 140 VXL-6s electronic speed controls (in addition, 96 trucks were sold in Canada)
Description: The recalled VXL-6s electronic speed control #3365 is sold installed in the Traxxas X-Maxx Monster Truck, model 77076-04, and is also sold separately. The electronic speed control is the electronic control module that manages the throttle control (speed), directional control (forward or reverse) and braking of the drive motor in the truck. The truck is 30 inches long, 22 inches wide and 4 inches above the ground. The truck comes in two colors, red and blue. It weighs approximately 20 pounds. The electronic speed control is located near the center of the truck in a vented blue case approximately 2 inches wide, 2 inches long and 2 inches tall. Traxxas XMaxx is displayed on the side of the truck.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received 40 reports of fire. One injury to a finger has been reported.
Sold at: HobbyTown and other hobby stores and Traxxas dealers nationwide from November 2015 through January 2016. The X-Maxx truck sold for about $840. The electronic speed control sold for about $250.
Importer/Distributor: Traxxas LP, of McKinney, Tex.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58706r-eng.php
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