Things To Know: Two CPSC Recalls

Two CPSC Recalls:

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1. Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cooper-Crouse-Hinds-Recalls-Ceiling-Boxes-Designed-to-Support-Ceiling-Light-Fixtures/

2. One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn Hazards  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Ryobi-Battery-Chargers/

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Recall Date: November 5, 2013

Recall Number: 14-013

Cooper Crouse-Hinds Recalls Ceiling Boxes Designed to Support Ceiling Light Fixtures Due to Impact 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: Ceiling boxes

 Hazard: The ceiling box can crack causing the light fixture to fall from the ceiling, posing an impact hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Refund, Replace, Repair

Consumer Contact:  Cooper Crouse-Hinds toll-free at (866) 764-5454 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.crousehinds.com  and click on Safety Recall under Quick Links on the right of the page for more information

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cooper-Crouse-Hinds-Recalls-Ceiling-Boxes-Designed-to-Support-Ceiling-Light-Fixtures/

 Recall Details

Units; About 22,400

Description: This recall involves five models of Cooper Crouse-Hinds non-metallic, polycarbonate ceiling boxes with manufacturer or part numbers TP16002, TP16022, TP16023, TP16122 and TP16307. The black, round ceiling boxes are 1.5 to 2.25-inches deep and measure between 3.5 and 4-inches in diameter. These devices are used in the installation of ceiling lighting. “CROUSE-HINDS” and “14.8 CU. IN” or “20.8 CU. IN.” appear inside the box. The part number is on the product’s packaging.

Incidents/Injuries: Cooper Crouse-Hinds is aware of one ceiling box cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact Cooper Crouse-Hinds to determine if their product is recalled and whether they will receive a full refund, a free replacement, or a free repair of the ceiling box. If unable to determine via phone, Cooper Crouse-Hinds will send a representative to conduct an on-site identification of the recalled product.

Sold at: Electrical supply stores and sales to commercial contractors, professional installers and other end users by authorized distributors nationwide from December 2012 to April 2013 for between $1.50 and $4.

Manufacturer: Cooper Crouse-Hinds, LLC, of Syracuse, N.Y.

Manufactured in: United States

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Recall Date: November 5, 2013

Recall Number: 14-014

One World Technologies Recalls Ryobi Battery Chargers Due to Fire and Burn 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: Ryobi P113 Dual Chemistry Battery Chargers

Hazard: The chargers can malfunction, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Remedy:  Replace

Consumer Contact: One World Technologies toll-free at (800) 597-9624 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ryobitools.com and click on Important Safety Information at the bottom of the page for more information.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/One-World-Technologies-Recalls-Ryobi-Battery-Chargers/

Recall Details

Units: About 578,000 in the United States and 49,000 in Canada

Description: This recall involves Ryobi model P113 dual chemistry battery chargers designed for use with both NiCd and Li-Ion portable power tool batteries. Battery chargers included in this recall are green and grey and have “Ryobi” printed in white lettering on the front of the charger. The model number and date code can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the charger. Model P113 chargers with year/week (YY/WW) date codes between 0731-0852, without a nine digit part number, are included in the recall.

Incidents/Injuries: One World Technologies has received 25 reports of the P113 charger overheating, resulting in reports of property damage to the charger and its surroundings such as workbenches, countertops and carpeting.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove any battery from the charger, stop using the recalled charger, unplug it and contact One World Technologies for a free replacement charger.

Sold at: Direct Tools Factory Outlet, The Home Depot and other retail stores nationwide and online at Homedepot.com from September 2007 to December 2009 individually and as part of a kit for between $30 and $270.

Importer: One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Manufacturer: Techtronic Industries (Dongguan) Co. Ltd., of China

Manufactured in: China

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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.