Friday, May 19, 2017

News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced May 17, 2017

 

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

1. Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Injury and Fall Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cabrinha-Recalls-Kiteboard-Control-Systems  


2. Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Douglas-Recalls-Plush-Toys
 

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1. Recall Date: May 17, 2017

Recall Number: 17-154                             

Cabrinha Recalls Kiteboard Control Systems Due to Injury and Fall Hazards
 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Cabrinha Kiteboard control systems

 

Hazard: The point of connection between the lower front line with the landing line can break, causing a loss of kite control, posing injury and fall hazards.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled kiteboard control systems and return them to the place of purchase to receive a free replacement kit with instructional guide. A video on how to install the replacement plastic power-bracket is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZasOj9v6Yw
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Consumer Contact: Cabrinha at 808-893-0286 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. HT (Hawaii Time) Monday through Friday or online at www.cabrinhakites.com and click on the "Safety Alert" at the top of the page for more information.

 

Pictures available herehttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Cabrinha-Recalls-Kiteboard-Control-Systems

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,900

 

Description: 

The component subject to recall is the stainless steel POWER BRACKET SEAT (PBS) and the lower front line that connects with the landing line on the Overdrive 1X Recoil with Fireball or Quickloop, Overdrive 1X Trimlite with Fireball or Quickloop, 1X Trimlite with Fireball or Quickloop and the Chaos 1X Control system models. The stainless steel PBS is mounted on the top of the depower mainline between one of the lower front lines and the landing line. The PBS is used as a stopping point for one of the flying lines while allowing the activation of the 1X security landing line. Model numbers included in the recall are: KS7CSODFR, KS7CSODQR, KS7CSODFC, KS7CSODQC, KS7CSFXFC, KS7CSFXQC and KS7CSCHFX. Only models with "2017 1X" printed on a cloth tab attached to the bungee line restrainers at the end of the bars are included in this recall. 

 

Incidents/Injuries: 
The firm has received six reports of the stainless steel PBS component breaking. No injuries have been reported.  

 

Sold Exclusively at: Watersports stores nationwide from July 2016 through March 2017 for about $550.

 

Manufacturer(s):

Cabrinha Kites, a subsidiary of Pryde Group Americas, of Doral, Fla.

Manufactured In:

China

 

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2. Recall Date: May 17, 2017

Recall Number: 17-155                             

Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Plush toys

 

Hazard: The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard.

 

Remedy: Replace, Refund

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys away from young children and contact the firm to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.
 

Consumer Contact: Douglas at 800-276-4029 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.douglastoys.com and click on Product Recall for more information.

 

Pictures available herehttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Douglas-Recalls-Plush-Toys

 

Recall Details

 

Units: 
About 25,000

 

Description: 

This recall involves the Oliver™ the Bear, Chewie™ the English Bulldog, and Charlotte™ the Fox model plush toys. Oliver the Bear is a brown and tan stuffed bear, with a blue t-shirt that reads "Oliver the Bear" and a red, removable cape. Chewie is a stuffed, brown and white English Bulldog with a blue patch sewn on the chest that reads "Chewie."  Charlotte is a stuffed, brown, black and white Fox with removable blue cape.  Each of these toys has a sewn-in label with the words "DOUGLAS® the cuddle toy."

 

Incidents/Injuries: 
Douglas has received two reports of the plastic eyes detaching or loosening. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold at: Specialty toy and gift stores nationwide from July 2014 to April 2017 for about $20.  Also distributed by UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation (UHCCF) to various individuals and organizations.

 

Manufacturer(s):

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

 

Importer(s):

Douglas Company Inc., of Keene, N.H.

Manufactured In:

China

 

 

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