-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov
1. Lifeguard Press Recalls Charging Kits Due to Fire, Shock Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Lifeguard-Press-Recalls-Charging-Kits/
2. Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sports http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Master-Cutlery-Recalls-Neck-Knives/
3. Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Gemini-Recalls-Power-Adaptor-Chargers/
*********************************************************************************************************
1.
Recall Date: July 10, 2014
Recall Number: 14-226
Lifeguard Press Recalls Charging Kits Due to Fire, Shock Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Charging Kits
Hazard: The wall charger can overheat and emit smoke and sparks, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The prongs on the charger can detach and remain in the electrical outlet, posing a risk of electrical shock.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Lifeguard Press at (800) 992-3006 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.lifeguardpress.com and click on Press at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 25,400
Description: This recall involves seven models of charging kits with universal serial bus (USB) connectors that are used to recharge Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The recalled kits were sold under the Ban.do, Jonathan Adler and Lilly Pulitzer brand names and contained a wall charger, a 12 to 24-volt car charger, a 30-pin USB cord and a Lightning port adapter. The wall chargers are plastic cubes about 1 ¼ inches long, 1 inch wide and ½ inch tall with two metal prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet on one end and a USB port on the opposite end. Ban.do wall chargers came in the colors yellow and black and white stripe. Jonathan Adler wall chargers came in multicolor and blue and white patterns. Lilly Pulitzer wall chargers came in multicolor floral patterns. Click here to view the list of charging kits being recalled: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Lifeguard-Press-Recalls-Charging-Kits/
Brand names are on the top front of the packaging and on the Lightning port adapters. Model names are on the bottom front of the packaging. Item numbers are on the back of the package in the bottom right corner.
Incidents/Injuries: Lifeguard Press has received six reports of the wall chargers emitting smoke and sparking and six reports of prongs detaching from the plug. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the USB wall charger and contact Lifeguard Press to return the charging kit for a full refund.
Sold at: Dillard’s, Lilly Pulitzer, Nordstrom’s and independent boutiques nationwide from February 2014 to June 2014 for between $25 and $30.
Importer: Lifeguard Press Inc. Bowling Green, Ky.
Manufactured in: China
*********************************************************************************************************
2.
Recall Date: July 10, 2014
Recall Number: 14-227
Master Cutlery Recalls Neck Knives Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Big 5 Sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: MTech USA Karambit Neck Knife and Sheath
Hazard: The sheath does not hold the knife securely, allowing the knife to fall out of the sheath unexpectedly. This poses a risk of laceration to the consumer.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Master Cutlery Inc., toll-free at (888) 271-7229 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.mastercutlery.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 4,000
Description: This recall involves the Karambit neck knife and sheath. The half-moon shaped knife measures 7 inches in length and was sold in an urban camo print. “MTech USA” is laser printed on the blade. Model number MT-664UC-SO is marked on the back of the knife. The knife fits into an unmarked molded black sheath that is about 4.5 inches in length. The sheath has a snap clip on the back and also comes with a beaded lanyard chain. Replacement sheaths have “MTech USA” laser printed on the back.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife and sheath, store the knife and sheath in a safe area and contact Master Cutlery for instructions on obtaining a free replacement sheath.
Sold exclusively at: Big 5 Sporting Goods stores from March 2014 through May 2014 for about $20.
Importer: Master Cutlery Inc., of Secaucus, New Jersey
Manufactured in: China
*********************************************************************************************************
3.
Recall Date: July 10, 2014
Recall Number: 14-228
Gemini Recalls Power Adaptor/Chargers Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Power adaptor/chargers (promotional giveaway)
Hazard: The adaptors can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Consumer Contact: Gemini toll-free at (877) 230- 4985 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geminimanufacturing.net and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 31,000
Description: The recalled adaptor/chargers are used to charge cell phones and other electronic products and have model number ADCP3-1000 imprinted on the plug side of the adaptor. They are plastic cubes about 1” to 1 ¼” on one side with two prongs for plugging into an electrical outlet and a USB port on the other. Recalled chargers come in five different colors: black, blue, green, red and white.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a consumer who was burned on their hand.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptors/chargers and throw them away.
Distributed at: The recalled adaptors/chargers were distributed free as a promotional giveaway at trade shows nationwide from October 2013 to April 2014.
Distributor: Gemini Manufacturing Inc., of Gaffney, S.C.
Manufactured in: China
********************************************************
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.
Media Contact
Please use the phone numbers below for all media requests.
Phone: (301) 504-7908
Spanish: (301) 504-7800
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
-----------------------------
You are currently subscribed to the e-mail list "recalls" as: filter@clubhouseb.com
To unsubscribe, please do one of the following:
(1) go to https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx and use the on-line form or
(2) send a blank email to leave-2975972-722517.ab849b11e0910fe06f56217347f10a65@list.cpsc.gov
You can also go to http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Newsroom/Subscribe/ to change your
subscription, or unsubscribe an old address and subscribe a new one.
This message is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (www.cpsc.gov),
an independent federal regulatory agency, located at 4330 East West
Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814 Toll-free hotline: (800) 638-2772.
.jpg?source=GovDelivery){kind=link}
