Tuesday, December 6, 2016

News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced

 

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

1. Atrium Recalls SafeHarbor Windows Due to Impact Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Atrium-Recalls-SafeHarbor-Windows

2.  Target Reannounces Recall of Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Reannounces-Recall-of-Menorahs

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1. Recall Date: December 6, 2016

Recall Number: 17-044

Atrium Recalls SafeHarbor Windows Due to Impact Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: SafeHarbor vinyl impact windows

 

Hazard: The glass can separate from the frame during hurricane conditions, posing an impact injury hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should avoid areas with the recalled windows during hurricane conditions and contact Atrium to schedule a free repair.

 

Consumer Contact: Atrium at 800-377-6524 from 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 65impactproducts@atriumwindows.com or online at www.atriumwindows.com and click on “Safety Alert” for more information.

 

Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Atrium-Recalls-SafeHarbor-Windows

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 580

 

Description: This recall involves SafeHarbor Series 65 and 265 vinyl impact windows that are custom manufactured and installed by contractors to meet building specifications and vary in size and shape. The windows are installed with a removable label with the “SafeHarbor” brand name on it.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: ABC Supply, Absolute Installation, Builder’s First Source, Gulf Coast Lumber, Jupiter Industries, Lansing, Lowe’s, and Lumberman’s stores nationwide from March 2016 through September 2016 for between $350 and $750.

 

Manufacturer: Atrium Windows and Doors Inc., of Welcome, N.C.

 

Manufactured in: U.S.

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2. Recall Date: December 6, 2016

Recall Number: 17-045   

Target Reannounces Recall of Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Menorahs

 

Hazard: The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT daily, online at www.target.com and click on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” on the product recalls page or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.

 

Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Reannounces-Recall-of-Menorahs

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,600 (previously recalled in May 2016) 

 

Description: This recall involves clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs in a pyramid design that are 10.5 inches long, 1.2 inches wide and 2.3 inches high. Model number 240-14-0169 and bar code can be found on a round white label on the side of the menorah.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

 

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.

 

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis

 

Manufactured in: China

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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