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1. Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
2. Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Home-Source-Recalls-Floor-Lamps/
3. Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
4. IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Safety-Gates-and-Safety-Gate-Extensions/
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1. Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Recall Date: July 14, 2016
Recall Number: 16-223
Flushmate Expands Recall of Flushmate III Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Flushmate® III Pressure-Assist Flushing Systems
Hazard: The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate III systems, turn off the water supply to the units, flush the toilet to release the internal pressure and contact the firm to request a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Flushmate at (800) 303-5123 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.flushmate.com and click on “Flushmate III Recall” in the black box on the top left of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Flushmate-Expands-Recall-of-Flushmate-III-Pressure-Assisted-Flushing-Systems/
Units: About 453,000 in the U.S. (in addition, about 12,000 in Canada) (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled January 2014 and June 2012.)
Description: This recall is for Series 503 Flushmate III Pressure Assist flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from July 2009 through April 2011. The units are rectangular, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. Previously recalled systems were manufactured from October 1997 through June 2009. Recalled units have a date code/serial number that is 16 characters long and is located on the label on the top of the Flushmate III. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for units included in this recall in MMDDYY format is 070109 (July 1, 2009) through 043011 (April 30, 2011). The date code range for previously recalled systems in MMDDYY format was 101497 (October 14, 1997) through 063009 (June 30, 2009). Units included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Copperfit, Crane, Ecotech, Eljer, Gerber, Kohler, Lamosa, Mancesa, Mansfield, Orion, St. Thomas, Universal Rundle, Vitra, Vitromex, Vortens and Western Pottery.
Incidents/Injuries: Flushmate has received two reports of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, including one report of a minor injury.
Sold at: Home Depot and Lowe’s stores, toilet manufacturers, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide from 2009 through 2011 for about $108 for the units without toilets.
Manufacturer: Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
Manufactured in: U.S.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59328r-eng.php
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2. Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Home-Source-Recalls-Floor-Lamps/
Recall Date: July 14, 2016
Recall Number: 16-224
Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Home-Source-Recalls-Floor-Lamps/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Floor lamps
Hazard: The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor lamps and contact Home Source for information on returning the lamps for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Home Source toll-free at 888-660-5549 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homesourceind.com and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Home-Source-Recalls-Floor-Lamps/
Units: About 2,700
Description: This recall involves brown metal floor lamps with alabaster glass shades. They are illuminated with a single 100-watt light bulb and measure about 70 to 72 inches tall. The model numbers LMP4229, LMP4168 and LMP10771 can be found on the label at the bottom of the lamps.
Incidents/Injuries: Home Source has received three reports of the lamp’s sockets burning and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Small retail stores located in the New York metropolitan area and online at Amazon.com, Houzz.com, Target.com and Wayfair.com from February 2016 to April 2016 for about $60.
Importer/Distributor: Home Source Industries LLC, of East Rutherford, N. J.
Manufactured in: China
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3. Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Recall Date: July 14, 2016
Recall Number: 16-16225
Three Types of Liquid Plumr Clog Removers Recalled by The Clorox Company Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter®, Liquid Plumr® Industrial Strength Urgent Clear® and Liquid Plumr® Pro-Strength Urgent Clear® clog removers
Hazard: The recalled bottles are not child-resistant and children can remove the top, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. These products contain sodium hydroxide which is required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act to be sealed with child-resistant packaging.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should keep this recalled product away from children and immediately contact The Clorox Company’s Liquid Plumr call center for disposal and refund instructions.
Consumer Contact: The Clorox Company’s Liquid Plumr call center toll-free at 855-490-0705 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.liquidplumr.com and click on “Important Safety Recall Notice” for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Three-Types-of-Liquid-Plumr-Clog-Removers-Recalled-by-The-Clorox-Company/
Units: About 5.4 million
Description: This recall involves three Liquid Plumr clog removing products, sold in 17 ounce bottles that are about 9 inches tall. The bottles have the Liquid Plumr logo and the name of the product on the front. Liquid Plumr products included in the recall are:
| Name of Product | UPC Code | Description |
| Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Foaming Clog Fighter, formerly sold as Slow Flow Fighter | UPC Code 44600-00214 | Orange bottle with a red cap |
| Liquid Plumr Pro-Strength Urgent Clear | UPC Code 44600-30548 | Blue bottle with a red cap |
| Liquid Plumr Industrial Strength Urgent Clear | UPC Code 44600-31484 | Black bottle with a red cap |
The UPC code is printed in the lower left corner on the back of the bottle. Only bottles manufactured before March 22, 2016 are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: The Clorox Company has received 8 reports of the child-resistant bottle caps not working as intended and 221 reports of the bottles leaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dollar General, Family Dollar, HEB, Home Depot, Kroger, Lowe’s, Meijer, Publix, Rite-Aid, Target, Walgreens, Walmart and other dollar, grocery, hardware and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Drugstore.com and Quidsi.com from January 2012 through May 2016 for between $3 and $5.
Distributor: The Clorox Company, of Oakland, Calif.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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4. IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Safety-Gates-and-Safety-Gate-Extensions/
Recall Date: July 14, 2016
Recall Number: 16-226
IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Safety-Gates-and-Safety-Gate-Extensions/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Safety gates and safety gate extensions
Hazard: The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the top or bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Safety-Gates-and-Safety-Gate-Extensions/
Units: About 80,000 (in addition, about 28,000 were sold in Canada). The PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates were previously recalled in May 2015.
Description: This recall involves IKEA PATRULL, PATRULL FAST and PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates and safety gate extensions. The gates and gate extensions are white, made of beech wood or steel and plastic. The pressure-mounted gates open both inward and outward. They measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 28 ¾ inches to 34 ¼ inches. The gate extensions measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 2 ½ inches to 5 inches.
A permanent label is attached to the metal bar at the bottom of the safety gate containing “IKEA” and the article number. Gates with the following article numbers are included in this recall:
| Model | Article Number(s) |
| PATRULL safety gate | 702.390.98 |
| PATRULL safety gate extension | 602.651.44 |
| PATRULL FAST safety gate (white) | 700.377.26, 702.265.19 |
| PATRULL FAST safety gate (beech wood) | 300.375.68, 700.989.51, 701.135.98 and 901.919.53 |
| PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate | 302.265.21 |
| PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate extension | 302.651.45, 902.265.23 |
Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 55 reports of incidents worldwide, including 10 injuries that resulted in two concussions, and cuts and bruising. Four of the incidents were reported in the U.S. two resulting in cuts and bruising to children.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through June 2016 for between $10 and $60.
Importer: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Manufactured in: Denmark
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/59042r-eng.php
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