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Travel Mugs Recalled By Life Is Good Co.

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:29:00 GMT

Fall 2009 Newbury Travel Mugs manufactured by Pow Can, have been recalled in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), because they can become too hot to the touch when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn hazard.

To this date, the company has been notified of three reports of the mugs becoming excessively hot, including one complaint of a minor hand burn.

The recall involves Newbury Travel Mugs sold in blue, green and orange with a navy blue lid. The Life is Good trademark is printed on the mug.

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled mugs. And to contact the company for a credit or gift certificate equal to the amount of the original purchase.

Consumer Information: Call (888) 339-2987 or visit www.lifeisgood.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Wireless Light Switches Recalled By Idea Village

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:56:00 GMT

More than 1.3 million Handy Switch, Wireless Light Switches have been recalled by Idea Village Products Corp. because the receiver, which fits into the outlet, can overheat posing a fire hazard.

To this date, there have been 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire and five reports of minor property damage, such as damaged bedding, curtains or walls.

The recalled Handy Switch is model number KS-080. They were sold at mass merchandisers nationwide and through TV infomercials from March 2007 through July 2009.

Consumers should visit the IdeaVillage Web site and fill out a form to initiate a free replacement. In the meantime the product should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact Idea Village toll-free at (888) 655-4339 between 5 am and 6 pm PT Monday through Friday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Grizzly Industrial Recalls Bandsaws Due To Shock Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:26:00 GMT

Grizzly Industrial announced a voluntary recall of 500 Bandsaws because some do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses a shock hazard to users.

To this date, the company has not received any incident and/or injury reports linked to the recalled items.

The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product’s model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine.

Consumers should contact Grizzly to request a free repair kit if one is not sent to them. In the meantime, to prevent injury, the bandsaws should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact Grizzly Industrial at (800) 523-4777 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.grizzly.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Russell Brands Recalls In-Ground Basketball Hoops

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:26:00 GMT

Russell Brands LLC in conjunction with the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops because bolts located at the base can fail, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to bystanders.

As of this date there have been no reports of injuries associated with the recalled item.

The recall involves Spalding In-Ground Basketball Hoops with a support pole and clear backboard. The model numbers included in the recall are listed below:

Series	Description	Model	Sold from
MC Sports Series (sold exclusively at MC Sports)	88565G, 88565GT, 88567G, 88567GT	54” or 60” tempered glass, adjustable-height backboard	Jan. - April 2009
Triple Eight Series	88830, 88830G, 88830T, 88830GT, 88880G, 88880GT	60” or 72” acrylic or tempered glass, adjustable-height backboard	Jan. - July 2009
Arena View	886724FS	acrylic, fixed-height backboard	Jan. - July 2009

Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled hoops and to contact Russell Brands for instructions on receiving free replacement bulbs. For consumers that have the hoop in concrete, the company will arrange de-installation repair and reinstallation of the product at the consumer’s home.

Consumer Information: Contact Russell Brands at (800) 431-5827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.spalding.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Clothes Dryers Recalled By Frigidaire

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:45:00 GMT

Frigidaire, in cooperation with the CPSC, is recalling clothes washers sold under the Crosley, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Kenmore, Wascomat and White-Westinghouse brand names due to an internal defect in the drain pump that can cause heat to build, posing a fire hazard.

To date, there have been no incidents/reports of injury associated with this recall.

A complete list of brand names, model numbers and serial numbers to help you determine if you have a recalled washer can be found on the CSPC Web site.

Consumers should unplug and stop using the recalled machines and contact Frigidaire or Sears to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Frigidaire at (800) 734-4519 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit www.laundrypumprecall.com.

For consumers who purchased their washing machine at Sears, should call Sears toll free at (888) 549-5870 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit www.sears.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Purdy Scrapers Recalled By Sherwin-Williams

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:06:00 GMT

The Sherwin-Williams Co., in cooperation with the CPSC, announced a recall of Purdy 2 1/2" 4-Edge Scrapers because the body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

The recalled includes 76,000 scrapers manufactured by Allway Tools Inc., of New York.

To date, the company has received four reports of the scraper body separating from the handles; no injuries have been reported.

The recalled scrapers are a 2 1/2" wide steel tool with a four-sided edge. They were sold in several stores nationwide from February through June 2009.

Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the recalled items and to return them to any Sherwin-Williams store or the place of purchase for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.sherwin-williams.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Children’s Loungewear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standards

Chrissie Cole — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:11:00 GMT

Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. voluntarily recalled Children’s Loungewear Garments because they fail to meet children’s sleepwear federal flammability standards which require the items to be snug-fitting or flame resistant.

To date, no incidents or injuries have been reported to the company.

The recalled sleepwear and loungewear products are:

“Lounge-Around-the-Housewear”, “Lounge-About-Housewear” or “Short sets,” in a variety of styles, fabrics and colors.

All of the garments have a label on the inside that says: "These garments do NOT comply with the Federal Flammability Standards and therefore are not suitable for sleepwear".

Style numbers: 301101, 301102 and 301103.

Consumers should contact Warm Biscuit Bedding to receive a store credit. In the meantime, consumers are advised not to wear the recalled garments.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Warm Biscuit Bedding at (800) 231-4231 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.warmbiscuit.com.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Vintage International Recalls Hair Dryers

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:29:00 GMT

Vintage International Inc., in conjunction with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, announced a voluntary recall of 2,300 National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers.

The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

To date, the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries.

The recall includes National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers with the in following colors: blue, pink, white and black colors, with the following model numbers are: EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913.

Consumers should return the hair dryers to the store of purchase for a free replacement or refund. In the meantime, consumers are advised not to use the recalled items to avoid injury.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Fluke Recalls Digital Clamp Meters

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 28 May 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Fluke Corp., in conjunction it the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has announced a recall of more than 52,000 Fluke Digital Clamp Meters.

The meters can fail to give a correct voltage reading, which can result in the user falsely believing the power is off, posing a shock, electrocution or thermal burn hazard.

To date, the company has not received any reports of injury but has received three reports of the meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading.

The recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an “A.”

Model No. Starting With	Serial No. Starting with	Serial No. Ending In
333	97010000	98880240
334	97010000	98870101
335	97010000	98860104
336	96220000	98900400
337	96070000	98890607

The meters were sold nationwide by Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores from January 2008 through February 2009.

If you own a recalled clamp readers, you should stop using the product immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit Fluke’s Web site.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:36:00 GMT

Philips Consumer Lifestyle, in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled Philps Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers due to a burn hazard to consumers.

According to the CPSC, an electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium water can cause an block in the coffeemaker. Should this happen, the boiler can burst, posing a burn hazard.

To date, there have been no reports of injury in the U.S. Although the 17 incidents have been reported in Europe - six of which involved minor personal injury and first degree burns to the arms, hands and abdomen.

The recalled coffeemakers sold at Safeway, Target and Wal-Mart, involve the Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model number HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Coffeemakers made in China have date codes 0727 through 0847; coffeemakers made in Poland have date codes 0627 through 0847.

Consumers are advised to stop using the products and contact the company directly for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Philips toll-free at (866) 604-0051 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. Consumers can also visit the Philips Web site.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole