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1. Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Zebra-Technologies-Recalls-Power-Supply-Units-for-Thermal-Printers
2. Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Aria-Child-Recalls-Strollers
3. Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carbon-Express-Recalls-Crossbows
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1. Recall Date: December 20, 2016
Recall Number: 17-056
Zebra Technologies Recalls Power Supply Units for Thermal Printers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Power supply units for Zebra brand thermal printers
Hazard: The power supply units can degrade and corrode over time when exposed to moisture and overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Printer owners should immediately stop using the recalled power supply units and contact Zebra for a free replacement power supply.
Consumer Contact: Zebra at 800-658-3795 any time Monday through Friday, email PSUrecall@zebra.com or online at www.zebra.com and click on “Power Supply Recall” for more information.
Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Zebra-Technologies-Recalls-Power-Supply-Units-for-Thermal-Printers
Recall Details
Units: About 166,000
Description: This recall involves power supply units that serve as the power source for models of Zebra brand thermal industrial printers used to make bar codes and other commercial labels. The power supply units were either sold as after-market kits or included with the sale of the following models of Zebra brand printers: G-Series (GK420D/T, GX420D/T, GX430D/T), GT Series (GT800, GT810, GT820, GT830), ZP455, HC100, P1XX Series (P100, P110, P120), and ZXP3. The Zebra logo or FSP North America logo, date code and part number are printed on the power supply. Date codes between 1039XX through 1052XX and 1101XX through 1152XX are included in the recall for the following power supply units: Printer Model here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Zebra-Technologies-Recalls-Power-Supply-Units-for-Thermal-Printers
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the power supply units overheating or catching fire, including a fire that spread from the connector to the printer, damaging the printer and surrounding work space. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Direct sales from Zebra and through Zebra distributors and resellers, including BlueStar Inc., Ingram Micro Data Capture Pos. Div., ScanSource and Wynit Distribution LLC, to businesses, hospitals and end-users from July 2010 through June 2012 for between $400 and $4,750 with Zebra printers and for about $11 as an aftermarket accessory.
Importer/Distributor: Zebra Technologies Corp., of Lincolnshire, Ill.
Manufacturer: FSP Group, of Taiwan
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: December 20, 2016
Recall Number: 17-057
Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Qbit strollers
Hazard: A gap in the stroller’s folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver’s hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Aria Child for a free replacement stroller.
Consumer Contact: Aria Child toll-free at 888-591-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariachild.com and click on “Qbit Lightweight Stroller Voluntary Recall Information” for more information.
Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Aria-Child-Recalls-Strollers
Recall Details
Units: About 29,400
Description: This recall involves the gb Qbit lightweight stroller for children up to 50 pounds. The recalled strollers have 4 sets of two wheels, a five-point harnessed restraint system, a full-sized reclining seat, a storage basket, a removable cup holder and a travel storage bag. The strollers can also be used as a travel system with infant carriers. The strollers are mostly black with an accent color. The “gb” red box logo is printed on the harness and on both sides of the stroller legs and “Qbit” is printed in white on the stroller legs. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the rear leg of the stroller, directly above the wheels, next to the storage basket. Model Number & The date of manufacture here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Aria-Child-Recalls-Strollers
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of consumers being pinched by the stroller hinge mechanism, resulting in four consumers needing stitches for cuts. In addition, there were 71 reports of the stroller unexpectedly folding during use, resulting in 12 minor bumps or bruises to a child or caregiver and one fractured wrist and elbow to an adult due to a fall.
Sold at: Babies R US and other retail stores nationwide and Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Dmartstores.com, Medbroad.com and other online retailers from May 2015 through November 2016 for about $180.
Importer: Aria Child Inc. of Dedham, Mass.
Manufactured in: China
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3. Recall Date: December 20, 2016
Recall Number: 17-058
Carbon Express Recalls Crossbows Due to Injury Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Crossbows
Hazard: The crossbow can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crossbow, and return them to Carbon Express to receive a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Carbon Express at 800-211-5982 from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carbonexpresscrossbow.com and click on Resource/Blade Recall for more information.
Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carbon-Express-Recalls-Crossbows
Recall Details
Units: About 3,800
Description: This recall involves two Carbon Express Blade crossbows in black (model 20292) or camouflage (model 20240). Both crossbows have “Blade” printed on the sides of the bow. The bows have a half aluminum rail and a die cast riser. All models have a black pistol grip with a black butt stock and weigh about 6.5 pounds. The crossbows shoot 320fps and have a 13 inch power stroke. The model number is printed on a metallic sticker on the bottom left limb of the crossbow.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a crossbow firing unexpectedly, resulting in a thumb laceration.
Sold at: Bass Pro, Ellett Brothers and other hunting and sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Carbonexpresscrossbows.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for between $250 and $300.
Distributor: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express, of Flushing, Mich.
Importer: Eastman Outdoors Inc., dba Carbon Express of Flushing, Mich.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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