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1. Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards (17-017) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Sherwood-Marketing-Recalls-3-Squares-Rice-and-Slow-Cookers
2. TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards (17-016) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/TUSA-Recalls-Diving-Computers
3. Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard (17-009) https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers
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1. Recall Date: October 18, 2016
Recall Number: 17-017 (FAST TRACK)
Sherwood Marketing Recalls 3 Squares Rice and Slow Cookers Due to Fire, Electric Shock Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: 3 Squares rice and slow cookers
Hazard: The rice/slow cooker’s improperly installed wiring can cause electrical shorting in the unit, posing fire and electric shock hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rice/slow cookers and contact 3 Squares to receive a free replacement cooker, including shipping.
Consumer Contact: 3 Squares at 800-390-0249 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.Get3Squares.com and click on Recall for more information.
Photos are available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Sherwood-Marketing-Recalls-3-Squares-Rice-and-Slow-Cookers
Recall Details
Units: About 175,000 (in addition, 100 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 3 Squares-branded Tim3 Machin3 and Mini Tim3 Machin3 rice and slow cookers with fixed power cords. The 20-cup/4-quart or 8-cup/1.7-quart programmable electric cookers are stainless steel with black molded plastic, have a control panel/keypad on the front and measure about 11 inches in diameter and12 inches tall. The 3Squares logo is printed on the front of the control panel. Model numbers starting with 3RC and ending in 3010S, 3020S, 3434, 5020 and 9010S are included in the recall. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three incident reports, including a cooker sparking when turned on and a cooker turning itself on. One shock injury was reported.
Sold at: Home, hardware, mass merchandisers and department stores nationwide and online at Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Costco, Get3Squares, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Target, Wayfair and other websites from December 2015 through July 2016 for between $30 and $70, depending on the model and capacity.
Importer/Distributor: Sherwood Marketing, owner of the 3 Squares brand, LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: October 18, 2016
Recall Number: 17-016 (FAST TRACK)
TUSA Recalls Diving Computers Due to Drowning and Injury Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Diving computers
Hazard: The dive computer can malfunction and display an incorrect reading to the diver, posing a drowning and injury hazard due to decompression sickness.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving computers and contact TUSA to receive a free replacement diving computer.
Consumer Contact: TUSA at 800-482-2282 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.tusa.com/us-en and click on “Recall” for more information.
Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/TUSA-Recalls-Diving-Computers
Recall Details
Units: About 175
Description: This recall involves TUSA DC Solar Link IQ1204 diving computers. The black or white and blue wrist-watch style diving computers have a digital screen. TUSA is printed on the front of the diving computer. The model number and serial number is printed on the back of the diving computer below “TUSA DC Solar Link.” Recalled diving computers have serial numbers 6TA0001 – 6TA2864.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for about $750.
Importer/Distributor: Tabata USA Inc. (TUSA), of Long Beach, Calif.
Manufactured in: Japan
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3. Recall Date: October 18, 2016
Recall Number: 17-009 (FAST TRACK)
Husqvarna Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Lawn mowers
Hazard: The operator presence control bar can malfunction and cause the engine and blades to continue to operate when they should shut off, posing a laceration hazard to the operator.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact Husqvarna or go to www.husqvarna.com and click on “Recall” to determine if their unit needs a free repair.
Consumer Contact: Call Husqvarna toll-free at 877-257-6921 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recalls@husqvarna.com or online at www.husqvarna.com and click on “Recall” for more information.
Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers
Recall Details
Units: About 235,000 (27,000 of which were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Husqvarna®, Poulan Pro®, Jonsered®, Craftsman®, Yardworks®, Murray®, and Brute® brand walk-behind gas powered lawn mowers with Briggs & Stratton 7.25 HP engines. They were sold in red, orange, blue and yellow/black colors and have either four similar-sized wheels or two larger rear wheels and two smaller front wheels, a long handle with an operator presence control bar that is pushed down towards the mower handle to start the engine, a mowing deck, and may have come with or without a collecting bag in the rear. The brand names are printed on the mowers, and a Briggs & Stratton logo is printed on the engine shield. The mower model and serial number can be found on the rear of the mowing deck, next to the rear wheel. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. For Brand, Model Name and Serial Number Range visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Husqvarna-Recalls-Lawn-Mowers
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 53 reports of the engine not shutting off after the operator presence control bar was released. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Lowe’s, Sears and other hardware stores, home centers and equipment dealers nationwide from November 2015 through August 2016 for between $250 and $450.
Manufacturer: Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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