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1. Women’s Sweaters Recalled by FatFace Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard:
https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Womens-Sweaters-Recalled-by-FatFace
2. Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Chromag-Bicycle-Stems-Recalled-by-Riser-Holdings/
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1. Recall Date: April 26, 2017
Recall Number: 17-141
Women’s Sweaters Recalled by FatFace Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Women’s overhead and zip-up sweaters
Hazard: The recalled women’s sweaters fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sweaters and contact the firm for instructions on returning the sweaters for a $75 refund.
Consumer Contact: FatFace at 800-585-0178 from 4 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Saturday and 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, email at usproductqueries@fatface.com with “Product Recall” as the email subject or online at http://us.fatface.com and click on the “Important Notice” tab for more information.
Photos available here https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Womens-Sweaters-Recalled-by-FatFace
Recall Details
Units: About 400
Description: This recall involves two styles of FatFace women’s sweaters: overhead Cowes (style number 918043) and zip-up (style number 918041). The style numbers are printed on a care label on the inside seam of the sweaters.
The Overhead Cowes sweater is 97 percent cotton and 3 percent polyester sold in ivory. This sweater has a 3.5 inch cowl or funnel neckline that can be tightened or loosened by the drawstring located at the center front of the neckline. These sweaters also have a kangaroo-style pocket located at the bottom front of the sweater.
The zip-up sweater is 97 percent cotton and 3 percent polyester with a Yarmouth textured zip-up sweater. It sold in ivory, ocean surf (green) and lilac ice (lavender) colors. The sweater has a hood that can be tightened and loosened with a drawstring. The sweater has a silver metal zipper extending from the neckline to the bottom of the sweaters with two pockets on each side of the zipper.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a burn injury.
Sold exclusively at: FatFace stores in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and online at www.fatface.com
from September 2016 through January 2017 for about $60.
Importer: FatFace Corp., of Wilmington, Del.
Manufactured in: China
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2. Recall Date: April 26, 2017
Recall Number: 17-140
Chromag Bicycle Stems Recalled by Riser Holdings Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Chromag bicycle stems
Hazard: The clamping bolts that secure the stem to the fork steerer and/or the handlebars can break, posing fall and injury hazards to riders.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Chromag Bikes at 800-380-4102 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, email info@chromagbikes.com or online at www.chromagbikes.com and click on Stem Bolt Recall at the top of the page for more information.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Chromag-Bicycle-Stems-Recalled-by-Riser-Holdings/
Recall Details
Units: About 100
Description: This recall involves Chromag bicycle stems used to clamp the fork steerer and/or handlebars. The recalled stems include models BZA, Director, HiFi and Ranger. Only stems with a “Z” marked inside the bolt head are included in this recall. “Chromag” and the model name are printed on the stems. The stems were sold separately from bicycles. Bolts used in the stems are 6 mm in diameter and 20 mm in length. The stems were sold in various colors including black, red, blue, gold, purple and silver.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the clamping bolts breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled stems and contact Chromag for free replacement bolts for the stem.
Sold at: Arts Cyclery, Beatchwood Cycles, Beat Cycles, Breadwinner Cycles, Blazin Saddles, Harpers, Quality Bicycle Products, The Bike Hub and Squatch Cycles nationwide or online at www.chromagbikes.com from November 2016 through March 2017 for about $120 for the stem.
Importer: Riser Holdings Ltd., of Canada, dba Chromag Bikes
Manufactured in: Taiwan and Canada
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