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1. Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Fox-Factory-Recalls-Mountain-Bike-Shock-Absorbers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
2. Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kikkerland-Design-Recalls-Teapots-with-Stands-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
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1. Recall Date: November 1, 2016
Recall Number: 17-022
Fox Factory Recalls Mountain Bike Shock Absorbers Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Mountain bike rear shock absorbers
Hazard: The bicycle’s rear shock absorber outer sleeve can rupture, allowing the sleeve to come in contact with other bicycle parts or the rider, posing a fall and injury hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled rear shock absorbers and return them to the place of purchase for a free repair. Consumers unable to return their bicycles should contact Fox for instructions on receiving a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Fox toll-free at 855-360-3488 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@ridefox.com or online at http://ridefox.com/recall and click on the recall link for more information.
Pictures available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Fox-Factory-Recalls-Mountain-Bike-Shock-Absorbers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards
Recall Details
Units: About 6,100 (in addition, about 1,200 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves all model year 2016 and some 2017 FLOAT X2 bicycle rear shock absorbers sold both individually and installed on YT, Giant, Pivot, Intense, Ibis, Scott, Trek, GT, Knolly, Norco, Rocky Mountain, Diamondback, Morpheus, Foes Racing, Orbea and Canyon full-suspension mountain bikes and frames. The solid black or black and gold FLOAT X2 shocks have an air sleeve construction. FLOAT X2 is printed on the external reservoir connected to the blue compression and red rebound adjusters that have X2 and RVS laser etched on them. Recalled shocks do not have a “250 psi max” label directly under the air fill boss on the outer sleeve of the shock. Recalled shocks and bike models can be identified at http://ridefox.com/recall.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of the shock absorber outer sleeve rupturing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Independent bike stores nationwide, online at Jenson USA, Pro Bike Supply, Universal Cycles, Go-ride.com and other online bike retailers from March 2015 through September 2016. The shocks were installed as original equipment on full-suspension mountain bikes and frames sold for between about $2,700 to $10,000 and sold individually as an aftermarket accessory for about $600.
Manufacturer: Fox Factory, Watsonville, Calif.
Manufactured in: United States
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2. Recall Date: November 1, 2016
Recall Number: 17-023
Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands
Hazard: The bamboo votive stand can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teapots and stands and contact the firm for return instructions. Consumers who purchased online will be mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who bought the teapots at stores can return the teapots and stands for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Kikkerland at 800-727-7151 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kikkerland.com and click on the “Recall” link for more information.
Pictures available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Kikkerland-Design-Recalls-Teapots-with-Stands-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
Recall Details
Units: About 7,300
Description: This recall involves Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands. The 30-ounce glass teapots have a removable glass tea infuser sold with a votive-candle holder inside the bamboo stand. The Kikkerland teapots have model number TP02 printed on the packaging next to the UPC code. The Cost Plus World Market teapots have a white sticker with number 25024784 printed on the packaging. No votive candles were included with the teapots.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of the votive stands burning. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Amazon retailers, Cost Plus World Market, Uncommon Goods and Urban Outfitters and online at www.Amazon.com from March 2014 through September 2016 for between $40 and $70.
Importer: Kikkerland Design Inc., of New York
Manufactured in: China
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