Thursday, June 9, 2016

News From CPSC: 4 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Far East Brokers Recalls Children’s Chairs and Swings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Childrens-Chairs-and-Swings/

 

2. Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rhino-Metals-Recalls-Handgun-Security-Safes/

 

3. AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-Armor/

 

4. 360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/360-Electrical-Recalls-Surge-Protectors/

 

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1. Far East Brokers Recalls Children’s Chairs and Swings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Childrens-Chairs-and-Swings/

 

Recall Date: June 9, 2016

Recall Number: 16-188

 

Far East Brokers Recalls Children’s Chairs and Swings Due to Violation of Federal Lead Paint Standard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Childrens-Chairs-and-Swings/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Chairs and swings

 

Hazard: The screen-printing on the fabric of the chairs and swings contains excessive levels of lead, which is a violation of the federal lead paint standard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and swings, take them away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Far East Brokers toll-free at 888-753-9040 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fareastbrokers.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the right of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Far-East-Brokers-Recalls-Childrens-Chairs-and-Swings/

 

Units: About 6,000

 

Description: This recall involves Leisure Ways® pink butterfly themed children’s camp chairs, moon chairs, and swings.  The chair and swings have a metal frame with large red butterfly images and other colorful images on the pink polyester fabric. “Distributed by: Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc.” and “Tracking # November/2015” are printed on the tracking label sewn into the seat of each chair.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Weis Markets, wholesale distributors, grocery and drug stores nationwide from January 2016 through April 2016 for between $10 and $50.

Importer: Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla.

 

Manufacturer: Zhejiang Haifu Leisure Products Co. Ltd., of China

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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2. Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rhino-Metals-Recalls-Handgun-Security-Safes/

 

Recall Date: June 9, 2016

Recall Number: 16-191

 

Rhino Metals Recalls Handgun Security Safes Due to a Serious Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rhino-Metals-Recalls-Handgun-Security-Safes/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Bighorn handgun security safes

 

Hazard:  The handgun security safes can be opened without the use of a combination allowing unauthorized access to a handgun, posing a serious risk of injury to children and others.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handgun safes and contact Rhino Metals for instructions and how to return the safe for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Rhino Metals at 800-701-9128 ext. 5844 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, via email at techsupport@rhinosafe.com or online at www.rhinosafe.com and click on Recall Information at the center of the page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Rhino-Metals-Recalls-Handgun-Security-Safes/

 

Units: About 400

 

Description: This recall involves all Bighorn P-20 handgun security safes. The gray and black safes are made out of metal, measure about 3.25 inches high by 12 inches wide by 10.5 inches deep and weigh about 15 pounds. The Bighorn logo in blue and a four-button, back-lit electronic key pad are located on the top of the safe. The handgun security safes have serial numbers 1412160001 through 1412163000 printed on a sticker on the right hand side.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Canyon Sports, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Dean Safes, High Noble Safe, Co., North River Customs and other stores nationwide from March 2015 through March 2016 for about $75.

Importer/Distributor: Rhino Metals Inc., of Caldwell, Idaho

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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3. AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-Armor/

 

Recall Date: June 9, 2016

Recall Number: 16-192 

 

AR500 Armor Recalls Level III Body Armor Due to Risk of Gunshot Injury or Death

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-Armor/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Level III Body Armor

 

Hazard: The body armor can fail to meet performance requirements for Level III body armor, allowing a bullet to penetrate, and pose a risk of gunshot injury or death. 

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled body armor and contact the firm for instructions to receive replacement body armor. AR500 will contact all known purchasers about the recall.

 

Consumer Contact: AR500 Armor toll-free at 844-887-8824 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at support@AR500armor.com or online at www.ar500armor.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information. 

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/AR500-Armor-Recalls-Level-III-Body-Armor/

 

Units: About 10,000

 

Description: This recall involves AR500 Armor Level III body armor, including chest plates, side plates and ABS panels. The black, steel-core body armor is rated for protection against rifle calibers up to 7.62X51 M80 Ball (.308) at 2,800 feet per second. AR500 Armor is printed on a white label on the back side of the armor. Only AR500 Level III body armor with the manufacture date code of February 2016 and March 2016 are included in the recall. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: AR500 Armor dealers and directly to customers and online at www.ar500armor.com  from February 2016 through March 2016 for between $30 and $110.

Manufacturer: AR500 Armor, of Phoenix, Ariz.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.

 

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4. 360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/360-Electrical-Recalls-Surge-Protectors/

 

Recall Date: June 9, 2016

Recall Number: 16-193

 

360 Electrical Recalls Surge Protectors Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/360-Electrical-Recalls-Surge-Protectors/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Surge protectors

 

Hazard: The surge protectors can short circuit when non-grounded plugs are connected, posing a shock or fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surge protectors and contact 360 Electrical for a free replacement.

 

Consumer Contact: 360 Electrical toll-free at 844-827-4207 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.360electrical.com, hover over “Support” at the top of the page and click on “Warranty,” then click on “Agent, Idealist and Idealist 2.4 RECALL INFO” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/360-Electrical-Recalls-Surge-Protectors/

 

Units: About 9,300 (in addition, about 1,000 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves three models of surge protectors, Idealist (360320), Idealist 2.4 (360321) and Agent (360322). The model number is located on the underside of the unit. The units have seven outlets, come in black or white and measure 14.5 inches long by 2.5 inches wide by 1.5 inches tall. “360electrical” is printed on the front of the units. Recalled surge protectors do not have a single check mark engraved on the underside of the unit, right next to the model number.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: B&H Photo stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and bhphotovideo.com from July 2015 through February 2016 for between $33 and $40.

Importer/Distributor: 360 Electrical LLC, of Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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