Friday, May 19, 2017

News from CPSC: 1 Recall Announced May 12, 2017

 

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

1. Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire: 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Honeywell-International-Recalls-SWIFT-Wireless-Gateway-Sold-with-Fire-Alarm-Systems

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1. Recall Date: May 12, 2017

Recall Number: 17-151                                 

Honeywell International Recalls SWIFT® Wireless Gateway Sold with Fire Alarm Systems Due To Failure to Communicate in Fire

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems

 

Hazard: The smoke detectors connected to the gateway can fail to activate properly when significant environmental contaminants are present, posing a risk that consumers will not be alerted to a fire.

 

Remedy: Repair

Contact Honeywell for an update of the firmware on the SWIFT wireless gateway(s) installed on the system.  Commercial building customers should continue using the recalled detectors until the firmware is updated.

 

Consumer Contact: Contact Honeywell at 800-289-3473 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at http://hwll.co/CPSCsafety and click on Safety Recall for more information.

 

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Honeywell-International-Recalls-SWIFT-Wireless-Gateway-Sold-with-Fire-Alarm-Systems 


 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 900

 

Description: 

This recall involves the SWIFT wireless gateway sold with fire alarm systems. The gateways are round, white and measure eight inches in diameter. The gateways are the bridge between the fire alarm control panel and the detectors. These systems are used primarily for indoor or covered areas in commercial buildings, such as in office buildings, hotels, industrial facilities, and apartment complexes. The model number and date codes are printed on the back of the gateway on a white label on the circuit board. The gateways have the following brand names, model numbers and date codes.

Brand

Model

Date Code Range

NOTIFIER

FWSG

 

10 13 14 through 12 15 16

 

 

Fire-Lite

W-GATE

Gamewell-FCI

VW-GATE

Honeywell

XLS-WSG

Johnson Controls

JFWSG

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Sold at: Honeywell distributors nationwide between October 2014 and December 2016 for about $440 for the fire alarm system.

 

Manufacturer(s):

Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn.

Manufactured In:
United States

 

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News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced May 17, 2017

 

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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 here: https://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 here: https://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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News from CPSC: 1 Recall Announced May 16, 2017

 

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1. Bradshaw International Recalls Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bradshaw-International-Recalls-Coffee-Presses


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1. Recall Date: May 16, 2017

Recall Number: 17-153                              

Bradshaw International Recalls Coffee Presses Due to Laceration Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Coffee presses

 

Hazard: The glass beakers can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to users.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Bradshaw International for a free replacement coffee press.

 

Consumer Contact: Bradshaw International toll-free at 877-614-9571 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.bradshawintl.com  and click on “Recalls” for more information.

 

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bradshaw-International-Recalls-Coffee-Presses

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Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coffee presses and contact Bradshaw International for a free replacement coffee press.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 85,000 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)

 

Description: 

This recall involves Bialetti coffee presses with a glass beaker in a plastic frame with a stainless steel metal plunger. The coffee presses were sold in blue, green, black and red and hold eight cups of water. The plunger is stainless steel metal and mesh with a polypropylene lid and handle in matching color to the frame. The coffee press exterior measures 6.5 inches by 9.5 inches and the interior of the glass beaker measures 7 inches by 3.75 inches. The polypropylene lid has 14 vents in the bottom of the rim to strain fluids, while pouring. The Bialetti icon and logo are printed on each side of the frame and “Bialetti” is printed on the top of the plunger. The date stamp of March 2017 or earlier is printed on the underside of the plunger in a dial date code. (Dial date codes are read from the center of the circle outward. The two numbers in the center of the circle represent the year of production. The arrow in the circle points to the month of production on the outer circle.)

 

 

Incidents/Injuries: 
The firm has received three reports of the glass beakers breaking and cutting fingers, resulting in two consumers needing stitches.

 

Sold at: Fred Meyer, Kroger, Ross, Target, HomeGoods and other specialty and grocery stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from July 2016 through March 2017 for between $15 and $20. 

 

Importer(s):

Bradshaw International Inc., of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Manufactured In:

China

 

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News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced May 11, 2017

 

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1. Nature's Truth Recalls Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Natures-Truth-Recalls-Iron-Supplement-Bottles


2. Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carrier-and-Bryant-Recall-Heat-Pumps


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1. Recall Date: May 11, 2017

Recall Number: 17-149                                 

Nature's Truth Recalls Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Nature's Truth Slow Release Iron Supplements

 

Hazard: The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.

 

Remedy: Refund, Replace

Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement bottle.

 

Consumer Contact: Nature's Truth toll-free at 844-544-1030 from 8 a.m. to midnight ET Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Sunday, by e-mail at customerservice@naturestruthproducts.com, or visit the firm's website at www.naturestruthproducts.com for more information.

 

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Natures-Truth-Recalls-Iron-Supplement-Bottles


 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 520

 

Description: This recall involves Nature's Truth Slow Release 45mg Iron Supplement bottles. The 60 count, coated tablets were sold in a green bottle with a green flip top cap. "Nature's Truth," "SLOW RELEASE IRON" and "45 mg" are printed on a yellow label on the bottle. Lot number 29672 and the January 2019 [EXP 01/2019] expiration date are printed on the right side of the bottle.

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Quick Chek stores in New Jersey and independent pharmacies nationwide from February 2017 to March 2017 for about $6.

 

Importer: Nature's Truth LLC, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

 

Distributor: Nature's Truth LLC, of Ronkonkoma, N.Y.

 

Manufactured in: United States

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2. Recall Date: May 11, 2017

Recall Number: 17-150                                 

Carrier and Bryant Recall Heat Pumps Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Carrier Greenspeed™ and Bryant Evolution Extreme™ Heat Pumps

 

Hazard: The capacitors in the fuse boards in the heat pumps can stop working causing the unit to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should contact Carrier or Bryant for instructions on receiving a free replacement fuse board installed by authorized Carrier or Bryant technicians. 

 

Consumer Contact: Carrier toll-free at 844-864-8233 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrier.com or www.bryant.com  and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. 

 

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Carrier-and-Bryant-Recall-Heat-Pumps

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 23,300 (In addition about 2,000 sold in Canada)

 

Description: This recall involves 2, 3, 4, and 5 ton size heat pump units sold under the Carrier Greenspeed and Bryant Evolution Extreme brand names. The units are used for cooling and heating homes. The Carrier Greenspeed  model numbers are: 25VNA024, 25VNA036, 25VNA048, and 25VNA060.  The Bryant Evolution Extreme model numbers are:  280ANV024, 280ANV036, 280ANV048, and 280ANV060.  The model number can be found on the unit nameplate (or rating plate) located on one side of the unit's exterior. On the Bryant unit, there is a label on top of the unit that reads "Bryant Evolution System."

 

Incidents/Injuries: Carrier has received 41 reports of the heat pumps overheating. No injuries, fires or property damage have been reported.


Sold at: Sears stores and HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2011 through August 2016 for between $12,000 and $18,000.

 

Manufacturer(s):

Carrier Corporation, of Jupiter, Fla.

 

Manufactured in: United States



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