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3 CPSC Recalls

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1. 3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aduro Aero Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/3T-Design-Recalls-Cervelo-Bicycles-with-Aduro-Aero-Handlebars/

2. Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Lion-Force-Recalls-Boys-Puffer-Coats/

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3. Runway Global Recalls Girls’ Sugarfly Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Runway-Global-Recalls-Girls-Sugarfly-Hooded-Jackets/

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1. Recall Date: February 4, 2014

Recall Number: 14-099

3T Design Recalls Cervélo Bicycles with Aduro Aero Handlebars Due to Risk of Injury

 

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: Cervélo P5 bicycles with 3T Aduro aero handlebars

Hazard: The forward extension mounts can detach from the base bar while riding causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

 

Remedy:  Refund, Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Aduro Recall Hotline toll-free at (855) 225-7226 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.3tcycling.com and click on Aduro Recall for more information.

3T Media Contact: Claudia Vianino, Vitamina C, Italy, at +390116313305 or email claudia.v@vitaminac.net.

 

Photos available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/3T-Design-Recalls-Cervelo-Bicycles-with-Aduro-Aero-Handlebars/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 1,300 in the U.S. and about 225 in Canada

 

Description: The recall includes 2012 and 2013 Cervélo P5 bicycles equipped with 3T Aduro aero handlebars. The bicycles are black with red and white stripes. “P5” is on the seat tube, "Cervélo" is on the top tube and a large “é” is on the down tube in white lettering. The handlebars consist of four major components: a base bar, which attaches to the bike; a forward extension mount, which attaches to the base bar; forearm rests and forward extension bars, which attach to the forward extension mount. The base bar is black with red and white stripes and has “3T” on the top and rear. The handlebars come with both a high and a low forward extension mount, one of which will be installed based on customer fit. Consumers can purchase an ultra-low forward extension mount separately. The words “Ultimate Performance” are on the forward extensions. The handlebars were manufactured between January 2012 and July 2012. Serial numbers for the handlebars are on a label inside the base bar under the stem cap on the rear wall. The serial number is the seven-digit number following “FM78-Basebar-.” The manufacture date code is the first four digits of the serial number in the MMYY format. Date codes for the defective handlebars range from 1201 to 1207. P5 bicycles which have already been inspected and passed at retailers are distinguished by a green sticker with an “é” on the underside of the Aduro base bar.

 

Incidents/Injuries: 3T Design has received 28 reports of incidents, including one report of a broken collar bone and four reports of abrasions.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact 3T Design to have the recalled handlebars replaced free of charge with a modified set of Aduro aero handlebars installed with the high or low mount. Consumers who also purchased the ultra-low mount can receive:

-              a full refund for the ultra-low mount and a free modified Aduro aero base bar for use with the originally purchased low mount or

-              replacement of the Aduro aero handlebars with 3T Mistral aero handlebars with a low-position mount, which places a rider in a position similar to the Aduro ultra-low position mount.  

 

Sold at: Cervélo retailers nationwide from May 2012 to August 2013 for between $7,000 and $10,000.

 

Importer: Focus Bicycles USA, Carlsbad, Calif.

 

Manufacturer: 3T Design Ltd., of Hong Kong

 

Manufactured in: China

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2. Recall Date: February 4, 2014

Recall Number: 14-100

Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

 

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: Lion Force Boys’ Puffer Coats

 

Hazard: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Lion Force toll-free at (855) 441-5466, 24-hours a day, every day.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Lion-Force-Recalls-Boys-Puffer-Coats/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,400

 

Description: This recall involves boys’ black hooded coats with dark gray drawstrings around the hood. The coats are 100% nylon on the outer shell with a zip-off hood. The wrist cuffs and waist band are elasticized. There are two front Velcro-flap pockets and an inner stow pocket on the coats. “Lion Force” is printed on the upper left side of the front of the coat and on the sewn on tag at the back of the neck. This recall involves boys’ coat sizes 4 through 12.

 

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the garment to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Lion Force Inc. for a full refund.

 

Sold exclusively at: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide November 2010 through September 2013 for about $30.

 

Distributor: Lion Force Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.

 

Manufactured in: China

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3. Recall Date: February 4, 2014

Recall Number: 14-101

Runway Global Recalls Girls’ Sugarfly Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory

 

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: Girls’ hooded jackets

 

Hazard: The jackets have drawstrings in the hood around the neck area that pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact:  Runway Global toll-free at (855) 248-1566, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.sugarfly.us and click on “Sugarfly Girls” on the top bar and then click on “Recall Info” at the bottom of the page, or e-mail to willa@runwayglobal.com for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Runway-Global-Recalls-Girls-Sugarfly-Hooded-Jackets/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 820

 

Description: This recall involves three styles of Sugarfly-branded hooded, woven cotton and woven polyester jackets for girls with a drawstring through the hood. Style number KMCBJ255 is olive and has a zipper closure and four front pockets with buttons, plus two zipper pockets. Style number KMCBJ410 is a belted, double-breasted, French coat style white garment with faux fur around the neck. Style KMCBJ421 is fuchsia or purple and has a button closure, plus snap button pockets on each side. They were sold in girl’s sizes 7 through 16. The style number can be found on the back of the sewn-in neck label.

 

Incidents/Injuries: No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the garments away from children. Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garments to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund.

 

Sold exclusively at: Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Burlingtoncoatfactory.com from September 2011 through September 2013 for about $40.

 

Distributor: Runway Fashions Inc., of New York, N.Y.

 

Manufactured in: China

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