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1. Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glass Knobs Due to Laceration Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs
2. Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Philips-Lighting-Expands-Recall-of-Metal-Halide-Lamps
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1. Recall Date: March 1, 2017
Recall Number: 17-097
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 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 a 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.
Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pier-1-Imports-Recalls-Glass-Knobs
Recall Details
Units: About 363,000 units in the U.S. (in addition, about 41,000 units in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Pier 1 Imports glass knobs commonly used with dressers, cabinets and small drawers. The decorative glass knobs have a metal stem affixed to one side and were sold in 26 styles.
Incidents/Injuries: Pier 1 Imports has received six reports of incidents including two laceration injuries from a broken glass knob.
Sold exclusively at: Pier 1 Imports stores nationwide and online at www.Pier1.com from August 2010 to February 2016 for between $5 and $14.
Importer: Pier 1 Imports, of Fort Worth, Texas
Manufactured in: India
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2. Recall Date: March 1, 2017
Recall Number: 17-100
Philips Lighting Expands Recall of Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Metal Halide Lamps
Hazard: The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing fire and laceration hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: Philips Lighting toll-free at 866-253-5503 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at ceramicmh@philips.com or online at www.philips.com and click on “For Professionals” and then “Recalls” for more information.
Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Philips-Lighting-Expands-Recall-of-Metal-Halide-Lamps
Recall Details
Units: About 256,000 (in addition, about 87,000 were previously recalled on May 24, 2016).
Description: This expanded recall involves Philips Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330 manufactured from May 2011 through March 2014. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either on the base of the lamp or the glass bulb that displays the date code in the format of a number followed by a letter representing the year and month, “Philips”, wattage (330W) and the model number (CDM330). Lamps with the following date codes are included in the recall https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Philips-Lighting-Expands-Recall-of-Metal-Halide-Lamps
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received twelve new reports of lamps shattering including one incident involving a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Electrical supply distributors, including Grainger, Rexel and Voss from May 2011 through August 2014 for about $40.
Distributor: Philips Lighting North America Corp., of Somerset, N.J.
Manufactured in: United States
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