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1. 3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/3M-Recalls-Hard-Hats/
2. HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/HP-Recalls-Batteries-for-HP-and-Compaq-Notebook-Computers/
3. October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/October-Mountain-Products-Recalls-Hanging-Bow-Scale/
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1. 3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/3M-Recalls-Hard-Hats/
Recall Date: June 23, 2016
Recall Number: 16-201
3M Recalls Hard Hats Due to Shock Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/3M-Recalls-Hard-Hats/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Vented hard hats
Hazard: Hard hats sold online were marketed to protect against electric shock, but they do not provide this protection, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers who purchased the hard hats online for protection against electrical shock should immediately stop using them and contact 3M for a free replacement hard hat.
Consumer Contact: 3M Company at 800-494-3552 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.3MSafety.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information, or www.DIY.3M.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/3M-Recalls-Hard-Hats/
Units: About 7,500
Description: This recall involves 3M vented hard hats sold under the 3M™, 3M™ Tekk Protection™ and AOSafety™ brands. The hard hats are white, have eight, ¾-inch long ventilation slits along each side at the hat’s crown and have a ratchet adjustment for fit. “3M” or “AOSafety” is molded into the white plastic on the top of the brim. “XLR8 VENTED” is molded onto the bottom of the brim. “ANSI Z89.1” is printed on a sticker inside the hard hats. This recall only involves the 3M hard hats sold online.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Online at Alliedelec.com, Amazon.com and HomeDepot.com from January 2008 through April 2016 for about $15.
Importer/Distributor: 3M Company, of St. Paul, Minn.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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2. HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/HP-Recalls-Batteries-for-HP-and-Compaq-Notebook-Computers/
Recall Date: June 23, 2016
Recall Number: 16-202
HP Recalls Batteries for HP and Compaq Notebook Computers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/HP-Recalls-Batteries-for-HP-and-Compaq-Notebook-Computers/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: HP lithium-ion batteries
Hazard: The battery packs can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries, remove them from the notebook computers and contact HP for a free replacement battery.
Consumer Contact: HP toll-free at 888-202-4320 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at the HP Battery Recall website directly at www.HP.com/go/batteryprogram2016 or www.hp.com and click “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/HP-Recalls-Batteries-for-HP-and-Compaq-Notebook-Computers/
Units: About 41,000 (In addition, about 2,600 were sold in Canada and about 4,500 were sold in Mexico)
Description: This recall involves lithium-ion batteries containing Panasonic cells that are used in HP notebook computers. The batteries are compatible with HP, Compaq, HP ProBook, HP ENVY, Compaq Presario, and HP Pavilion notebook computers. The black batteries measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 1 inch high. The battery bar code is printed on the back of the battery. “HP Notebook Battery” and the model number are printed on the battery. The batteries included in this recall have the following barcodes: 6BZLU, 6CGFK, 6CGFQ, 6CZMB, 6DEMA, 6DEMH, 6DGAL and 6EBVA.
Incidents/Injuries: HP has received seven reports of battery packs overheating, melting or charring, including four reports of property damage of about $4,000 total.
Sold at: Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Costco and authorized dealers nationwide and online at www.hp.com from March 2013 through August 2015. The batteries were sold with notebook computers for between $300 and $1,700. The batteries were also sold separately for between $50 and $90.
Importer: HP Inc., of Palo Alto, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58986r-eng.php
Profeco’s press release is available at: http://www.profeco.gob.mx/alertas/alertas16.asp
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3. October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/October-Mountain-Products-Recalls-Hanging-Bow-Scale/
Recall Date: June 23, 2016
Recall Number: 16-203
October Mountain Products Recalls Hanging Bow Scales Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/October-Mountain-Products-Recalls-Hanging-Bow-Scale/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Hanging bow scales
Hazard: The mounting ring on the scales can break during use, posing impact and laceration hazards to the user.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hanging bow scales and contact October Mountain Products to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: October Mountain Products (OMP) at 800-366-4269 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at Info@OctoberMountain.com or online at www.OctoberMountain.com and click on the Support/Recall tab for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/October-Mountain-Products-Recalls-Hanging-Bow-Scale/
Units: About 640
Description: This recall involves OMP M-100 digital hanging bow scales that measure the user’s peak or holding weight in archery and bow hunting. The orange plastic pocket-size, portable scales measure about 8 inches long by 4 inches wide by 1.2 inches deep. They have three buttons on the front. On one end of the scale there is a hook and a metal ring on the other. M-100 and the OMP logo are printed in black lettering on the front of the scale.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the mounting ring on the scale breaking, including one report of a laceration to the hand that required stitches.
Sold at: Academy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Gander Mountain, Gun World & Archery Shop, Scheel’s and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Eder’s, OctoberMountainProducts.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from November 2015 through March 2016 for about $30.
Importer/Distributor: Kinsey’s Inc., d/b/a October Mountain Products, Inc., of Mount Joy, Pa.
Manufactured in: China
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