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1. Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs
2. Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dehumidifiers-Made-by-Midea-Recalled
3. Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Farley-Bicycles
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1. Recall Date: November 2, 2016
Recall Number: 17- 026
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Glass knobs
Hazard: The glass knobs can break while in use, posing a risk of laceration to users from broken glass pieces.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass knobs and return them to any Pier 1 Imports store for a full refund or merchandise credit.
Consumer Contact: Pier 1 Imports toll-free at 855-513-5140 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Sunday, or online at www.pier1.com and click on “Product Notes & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Pictures available at: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs
Recall Details
Units: About 140,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 17,600 units sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Pier 1 Imports Basic, Kira and Facets glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in seven colors: clear, teal, pink, green, aquamarine, champagne and silver. No other decorative knobs are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received seven reports of injuries as a result of glass knobs breaking during installation or while in use.
Sold Exclusively at: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.pier1.com from September 2011 through October 2016 for between $6 and $7.
Importer: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured in: India
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2. Recall Date: November 2, 2016
Recall Number: 17-024
Dehumidifiers Made by Midea Recalled Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; $4.8 Million in Property Damage Reported
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Dehumidifiers
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing serious fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace/Refund
Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact GD Midea for either a replacement unit or a partial refund. Consumers whose dehumidifiers were manufactured before October 1, 2008 will receive a partial refund, not a replacement. The manufacturing dates can be found on back of units.
Consumer Contact: GD Midea at 800-600-3055 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.midea.com/us/ and click on Product Recall for more information.
Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dehumidifiers-Made-by-Midea-Recalled
Recall Details
Units: About 3.4 million (in addition 850,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 70, and 75-pint dehumidifiers with the following brand names: Airworks, Alen, Arcticaire, Arctic King, Beaumark, Coolworks, ComfortAire, Comfort Star, Continental Electic, Crosley, Daewoo, Danby, Danby & Designer, Dayton, Degree, Diplomat, Edgestar, Excell, Fellini, Forest Air, Frigidaire, GE, Grunaire, Hanover, Honeywell, Homestyles, Hyundai, Ideal Air, Kenmore, Keystone, Kul, Midea, Nantucket, Ocean Breeze, Pelonis, Perfect Aire, Perfect Home, Polar Wind, Premiere, Professional Series, Royal Sovereign, Simplicity, Sunbeam, SPT, Sylvania, TGM, Touch Point, Trutemp, Uberhaus, Westpointe, Winix, and Winixl.
The brand name, model number, pint capacity and manufacture date are printed on the nameplate sticker on the back of the dehumidifier. To determine if your dehumidifier has been recalled, enter the model number at https://www.recallrtr.com/dehumidifier
Incidents/Injuries: Midea has received 38 reports of smoke and fire. About $4.8 million property damage has been reported. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lowes, Menards, PC Richard and other stores nationwide from January 2003 through December 2013 for between $100 and $300.
Manufacturer: GD Midea Air Conditioning Equipment Ltd., of China
Manufactured in: China
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3. Recall Date: November 2, 2016
Recall Number: 17-025
Trek Recalls Farley Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Trek Farley bicycles and framesets
Hazard: The fork can separate from the steer tube, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and framesets and return the bicycles to a Trek retailer for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: Trek at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety & Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Trek-Recalls-Farley-Bicycles
Recall Details
Units: About 2,600 (in addition, about 360 units were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves model year 2014 Trek Farley bicycles and framesets and 2015 Trek Farley 6 bicycles and framesets. The 2014 Trek Farley is black with green decals with an aluminum frame and fork. The 2014 frameset is sky blue with orange decals. The 2015 Trek Farley 6 is black with blue decals with an aluminum frame and fork. Both bicycle models were sold in 14.5 through 21.5 inch sizes. “Trek” is printed across the bicycle frame.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the bicycle fork separating from the steer tube. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Bicycle stores nationwide from September 2013 through August 2016 for between $1,700 and $2,600.
Importer: Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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