Wednesday, August 10, 2016

News From CPSC: 2 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. Dennis East International Recalls Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Dennis-East-International-Recalls-Whiskey-Glass-and-Stone-Sets/

 

2. Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Shocker-Paintball-Recalls-Paintball-Markers/

 

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1. Dennis East International Recalls Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Dennis-East-International-Recalls-Whiskey-Glass-and-Stone-Sets/

 

Recall Date: August 10, 2016

Recall Number: 16-242

                                                                               

Dennis East International Recalls Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets Due to Laceration Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Dennis-East-International-Recalls-Whiskey-Glass-and-Stone-Sets/  

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets

 

Hazard: The whiskey glass can spontaneously break during use, posing a laceration risk to consumers.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glasses and contact the firm for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Dennis East International at 800-430-5665 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.deidirect.com. Click on Product Recall Notice at top of page for more information.

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Dennis-East-International-Recalls-Whiskey-Glass-and-Stone-Sets/

 

Units: About 1,200 (in addition, about 8 units were sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves Dennis East International Whiskey Glass and Stone Sets. The sets include a 16 once clear glass, four grey chilling stones and a black cloth bag. The SKU number is SKU 30335. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the whiskey glass breaking. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Providence Creations, Javic Wholesale, Woot stores and online at Woot.com from May 2015 through July 2016 for about $20. Distributor: Dennis East International, LLC of Yarmouth Port, Mass.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/59768r-eng.php

 

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2. Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Shocker-Paintball-Recalls-Paintball-Markers/

 

Recall Date: August 10, 2016

Recall Number: 16-243

                                                                                                               

Shocker Paintball Recalls Paintball Markers Due to Risk of Injury

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Shocker-Paintball-Recalls-Paintball-Markers/

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Shocker RSX paintball markers/guns

 

Hazard: The chamber part assembly can unexpectedly eject from the rear of the marker, posing a risk of impact injury to the user.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled marker and properly dispose of the blue chamber. Consumers can contact Shocker Paintball for a free replacement high-flow chamber or an authorized dealer to have the free replacement high-flow chamber installed at no charge.

 

Consumer Contact: Shocker Paintball toll-free at 866-253-2338 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http.Recall.ShockerPaintball.com. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.shockerpaintball.com and click on “Important Recall” link directly below the menu bar for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Shocker-Paintball-Recalls-Paintball-Markers/

 

Units: About 5,200

 

Description: This recall involves Shocker RSX paintball markers equipped with a blue main chamber. The Shocker RSX is an electropneumatic paintball marker which utilizes compressed air to fire .68 caliber gelatin encapsulated paintballs. The markers are 8.5 inches tall by 8 inches long (without the barrel). Markers included in this recall have a blue main chamber. The blue main chamber has three large rectangular cut-outs on the main body and a ring of seven small perpendicular holes in the neck of the chamber. All Shocker RSX markers are subject to this recall. HK Army Paintball markers included in the recall were sold in the following color combinations:

 

Base Color

Accent Color

Main Chamber

Black

Red

Blue

Pewter

Blue

Blue

Red

Pewter

Blue

White

Black

Blue

Black

Gold

Blue

Purple

Green

Blue

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of main chamber failures.  In all cases the chamber assembly was ejected out the rear of the gun with force. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Paintball dealers and distributors nationwide and online at ShockerPaintball.com from May 2015 to August 2016 for between $800 and $1,000.

Importer/Distributor: Shocker Paintball, of Loyalhanna, Pa.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

 

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