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4 CPSC Recalls

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1. Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Air-Movers-Recalled-by-Packaging-Tape-Inc/

2. Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Canon-Recalls-to-Repair-PowerShot-SX50-HS-Digital-Cameras/

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3. Tektro USA and TRP Recall Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Due to Crash Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Tektro-USA-and-TRP-Recall-Bicycle-Mechanical-Disc-Brake-Calipers/

4. Design Ideas Recalls Magnets Due to Risk of Ingestion http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Design-Ideas-Recalls-Magnets/

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1. Recall Date: March 6, 2014

Recall Number: 14-125

Air Movers Recalled by Packaging Tape Inc. Due to Fire 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: Air movers/blowers

 

Hazard: The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Packaging Tape toll-free at (855) 800-1091 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.CleanFreak.com and click on thÿÿâÿœRecall Alert!ÿÿ� button for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Air-Movers-Recalled-by-Packaging-Tape-Inc/

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 2,800

 

Description: This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in commercial and residential buildings. The air moverÿÿ€™ molded plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches deep by 16.5 inches wide and has a 25-foot yellow electrical cord. They have an on/off switch located on the left side of the front of the unit. Models OPS-2500-CF and OPS-2500-CFR are black and model OPS-2200Y-CF is yellow. The model number is available on the sales invoice. The CleanFreak.com logo and phone number are printed on a white label with green lettering on the front of the unit and on a silver or yellow label on the back of the unit.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Packaging Tape is aware of eight reports of incidents, including four reports of fire, one of which was associated with about $225,000 reported in property damage.

 

Remedy: User should stop using the recalled air movers/blowers and contact Packaging Tape to receive a full refund.

 

Sold at: Packaging Tape warehouses in Wisconsin and online at www.CleanFreak.com, www.AirMovers.com, www.FloorBuffers.com  and www.PTIPackaging.com  from February 2008 through December 2010 for about $145.

 

Distributer: Packaging Tape, Inc., of Wausau, Wis.

 

Importer: OPS America, of Loretto, Minn.

 

Manufactured in: China

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2. Recall Date: March 6, 2014

Recall Number: 14-128

Canon Recalls to Repair PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras Due to Risk of Allergic Reaction

 

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: Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras

 

Hazard: A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation or an allergic reaction to the user. 

 

Remedy: Repair

 

Consumer Contact: Canon Customer Support Center toll-free at (855) 226-3277 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.usa.canon.com and click on Recalled for Repair for more information.

 

Photos available at  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Canon-Recalls-to-Repair-PowerShot-SX50-HS-Digital-Cameras/

               

Recall Details

 

Units: About 14,000

 

Description: The PowerShot SX50 HS is a black compact digital camera. The wordÿÿâÿœPowerShot SX50 Hÿÿ€� is printed on the top of the camera.  The affected cameras have serial numbers beginning witÿÿâÿœ6ÿÿ€�, ÿÿœÿÿâÿ� or ÿÿœÿÿâÿ� and have ÿÿœÿÿ€� as the sixth digit of the serial number.  The serial number is on the side or bottom of the camera housing.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Canon has received one report of itching and two reports of eye redness and pain.  

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cameras and contact Canon to arrange a free repair.

 

Sold at: Camera and mass merchandise retailers nationwide including OfficeMax, Saÿÿ€™s Club, Staples, Target and Walmart and on various websites including Amazon.com, Best Buy.com and BHPhotoVideo.com from October 2013 through January 2014 for about $430.

 

Manufacturer: Miyazaki Daishin Canon Inc., of Miyazaki, Japan, and Nagasaki Canon Inc., of Nagasaki, Japan

 

Importer: Canon U.S.A. Inc., of Melville, New York

 

Manufactured in: Japan

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3. Recall Date: March 6, 2014

Recall Number: 14-127

Tektro USA and TRP Recall Mechanical Disc Brake Calipers Due to Crash 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: Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers

 

Hazard: The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. Lack of brakes results in loss of control and a crash hazard, posing a risk of injury to the rider and others.

 

Remedy:  Replace

 

Consumer Contact: Tektro USA or TRP customer service toll free at (877) 807-4162 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, e-mail info@trpbrakes.com or online at www.tektro-usa.com or www.trpbrakes.com  and click oÿÿâÿœView Alÿÿ€� in the Latest News box, then click on the Spyre Recall for more information.

 

 

Description: This recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. Spyre calipers have a black anodized caliper body and a silver actuator arm witÿÿâÿœSpyrÿÿ€� on it. Spyre SLC calipers have a polished aluminum caliper body and a black composite actuator arm with ÿÿœSpyre SLCÿÿ� on it. Recalled calipers have a fastening screw with a hollow six-pointed star-shaped head with no markings on it and a 3 millimeter pad adjust screw on the outward side. The recalled calipers were also sold as original equipment on bicycles manufactured or distributed by  BTI, Diamond Back Bicycles, Giant Bicycles, Hans Johnson Co (HJC), Kona, Marin Bikes, Quality Bicycle Products, Raleigh America Inc. and Volagi Cycles. Both models were sold with 140 millimeter or 160 millimeter rotors.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Tektro USA/TRP has received one report of a brake caliper failing in this manner. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding bikes equipped with the recalled brake calipers and return the calipers to the original place of purchase or Tektro USA/TRP for a free replacement with an improved version.

 

Sold at: Retail bicycle shops nationwide and online at universalcycles.com, tektro-usa.com and trpbrakes.com from April 2013 to December 2013 for about $90 for the Spyre caliper and about $110 for the Spyre SLC caliper.

 

Importer: Tektro USA/TRP, of Ogden, Utah

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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4. Recall Date: March 5, 2014

Recall Number: 14-126

Design Ideas Recalls Magnets Due to Risk of Ingestion

 

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: Design Ideaÿÿƒ’ and Neatliÿÿïÿ’ Rubber Ducky Magnets, and Design Ideÿÿïÿ’ Blowfish and Splat Magnets

 

Hazard: The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Design Ideas at (800) 426-6394 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at and www.designideas.net  and click onÿÿ€œSafety Notices and Patentsÿÿ� for more information.

 

Photos available at

Units: About 21,700 Rubber Ducky Magnets, 3,200 Blowfish Magnets and 2,000 Splat Magnets

 

Description: This recall involves miniature office and refrigerator magnets sold in the shape of a duck, blowfish and a splat. A small magnet is affixed to the underside of the brightly colored plastic objects which were sold in sets of four or six. Model number 3205121 (duck), 993205114 (duck), 3205122 (blowfish) or 3205078 (splat) is printed on the bottom of the packaging.ÿÿ€œMagneÿÿâÿ� and the Design Ideÿÿâÿ™ logo are printed on the front of the package.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets place them out of reach of children and contact Design Ideas for a refund.

 

Sold by: Rubber ducky magnets were sold at Nordstroÿÿ€™s Rack stores, novelty and gift stores, book stores and art stores nationwide from March 2007 through September 2013 for about $10. Blowfish magnets were sold at novelty and gift stores, book stores and art stores nationwide from March 2007 through March 2011 for about $10. Splat magnets were sold at CB2 stores, novelty and gift stores, office supply stores and art stores nationwide from November 2012 to February 2014 for about $10.

 

Distributor: Design Ideas Ltd., of Springfield, Ill.

 

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.

 

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