Thursday, April 13, 2017

News from CPSC: 3 Recalls Announced Today

 

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

1. Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Recalls-Water-Absorbing-Toys

2. Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bosch-Solar-Services-Recalls-Solar-Panels

3. Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-900-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles   

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1. Recall Date: April 13, 2017

Recall Number: 17-133

Target Recalls Water Absorbing Toys Due to Serious Ingestion Hazard

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys 

 

Hazard: If the small toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions, resulting in severe discomfort, vomiting, dehydration and could be life threatening. Surgery is required to remove the toy from the body, if ingested. Medical professionals and parents should be aware that there is a possibility that the toys might not show up on an x-ray.

 

Remedy:  Refund

Consumers should immediately take this recalled toy away from children and return it to any Target store for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact:  Target at 800- 440-0680 between 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “School/Stationery/Seasonal” for more information, or the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page.

 

Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Target-Recalls-Water-Absorbing-Toys

 

Recall Details

 

Units:  About 560,000

 

Description: This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino. Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model number 234-25-1200 on the back of the product’s packaging. Hatch Your Own Dino Egg has model number 234-09-0016 on the label inserted in the product’s packaging. The pink, blue, or purple Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs include a white bunny, brown bunny, or butterfly.  The Easter Grow Toys include a yellow chick, brown bunny, or white bunny. The Hatch Your Own Dino Eggs are purple or yellow/green and contains one of eleven dinosaurs.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 

 

Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2017 through March 2017 for about $1.

 

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2. Recall Date: April 13, 2017

Recall Number: 17-131                                                                                  

Bosch Solar Services Recalls Solar Panels Due To Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Roof-mounted Bosch solar panels 

 

Hazard: The solar panels can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should contact their installer to determine if their solar panels are the model being recalled. If it is, customers should contact Bosch to arrange for free replacement. 

 

Consumer Contact: Bosch toll-free at 855-866-8470 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email boschsolar@us.bosch or online at www.bosch-solarenergy.com and click on “Recall Notice” at the bottom of the page for more information and to register for free replacement.

 

Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bosch-Solar-Services-Recalls-Solar-Panels

 

Recall Details

 

About 51,000

 

Description:  This recall involves Roof-Mounted Bosch Photovoltaic Solar Modules with model number c-Si M 60 NA30119. Bosch solar modules are photovoltaic solar panels used to generate electricity. Each module measures approximately 65 inches by 39 inches by 1.65 inches, and weighs just less than 42 pounds. The solar cells are housed in a glass-foil laminate framed by an anodized aluminum profile. The output power of the panel is 245 watt peak.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Commercial installers nationwide from October 2011 through May 2013 for about $300 per panel.

 

Distributor: Bosch Solar Energy Corporation, San Mateo, Calif.  

 

Manufactured in: Korea

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3. Recall Date: April 13, 2017

Recall Number: 17-132

Polaris Recalls Ranger 900 Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)

 

Hazard: A heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

 

Consumer Contact: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday and Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

 

Photos available at https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-900-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 51,000

 

Description

This recall involves all model year 2015 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. “Ranger” is printed on the rear box, and “900” is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2015 Ranger 900 models and vehicle identification numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. The VIN is printed on the frame on the driver’s side towards the rear of the vehicle. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com. More information here https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Polaris-Recalls-Ranger-900-Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles

 

Incidents/Injuries: Polaris has received 13 incident reports involving the recalled ROVs, including five reports of fires. No injuries have been reported. 

 

Sold At: Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2014 through March 2017 for between $13,400 and $21,300.

 

Importer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

 

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: U.S. and Mexico

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