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1. Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Legrand-Wiremold-Expands-Recall-of-Under-Cabinet-Power-Strips/
2. H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/HM-Recalls-Girls-Leggings/
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3. Nantucket Distributing Recalls Felt Easter Baskets Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Nantucket-Distributing-Recalls-Felt-Easter-Baskets/
4. BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/BMC-Recalls-Three-Models-of-Bicycles/
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5. Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Fires and Property Damage Reported http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Gree-Reannounces-Dehumidifier-Recall/
6. Exmark Recalls Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Due to Loss of Steering Control and Crash Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Exmark-Recalls-Quest-ZRT-Riding-Mowers/
7. StyleCraft Recalls Upholstered Benches Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/StyleCraft-Recalls-Upholstered-Benches/
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14-178
Legrand Wiremold Expands Recall of Under-Cabinet Power Strips Due to Electric 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: Under-cabinet power strips
Hazard: The internal electrical connections of the power strips are substandard, posing risks of overheating and fire.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Legrand Wiremold toll-free at (855) 692-4620 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or at www.legrand.us and click on Recall Information for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 46,000 in the U.S. and about 169 in Canada (About 14,200 were previously recalled September 2012)
Description: This recall involves all Wiremold and Plugmold under-cabinet power and lighting strips with part number PX1001. The recalled power strips have four outlets and one fluorescent light and were manufactured from January 2011 through December 2013. From January 2011 through June 2012, the power strip came in a red package with the words “Legrand” and “Under Cabinet Power and Lighting” on the top front and “Wiremold-Series Part PX1001” on the bottom front. From July 2012 to April 2013, the power strip came in a white package with the word “Legrand” on the top front and “Plugmold Power Light,” “Under-Cabinet Power and Lighting” and “PX1001” on the bottom front. The manufacture date code is on the bottom of the recalled power strip in a circle with the year shown as "11," "12" or “13” in the center and an arrow pointing to the number representing the month. Part number PX1001, and UPC number 0 86698 00125 3, are imprinted on the bottom of the power strip.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received one report of an incident. No injuries were reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the power strips and return them to Legrand Wiremold for a full refund.
Sold at: Ace Hardware, CED, City Electric, Cortland Wholesale, Crawford Electric, Do it Best, Hill Country Electric, Home Depot, Orgill, REXEL, Springfield Electric, Sutherland, TEC Electric, True Value Hardware and World Electric stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com from February 2011 to April 2014 for about $40.
Importer: Legrand Wiremold, West Hartford, Conn.
Manufactured in: China.
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14-180
H&M Recalls Girls’ Leggings Due to Choking 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: Girls’ Leggings
Hazard: A metal part on the belt can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: H&M Customer Service toll-free at (855) 466-7467 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET any day, email at customerservice.us@hm.com or online at www.hm.com and click on “Product Safety Recall - read more” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 65,000
Description: This recall involves girls’ leggings sold in the following colors: black/pink belt, black/silver belt, black and white stripe/black belt, blue and white stripe/blue belt, blue hounds-tooth/blue belt, grey check/pink belt, grey with dots/pink belt, khaki/pink belt, khaki with dots/pink belt, pink and white check/white belt, purple/purple belt and red and blue plaid/blue belt. The knit leggings were sold sizes 1 ½ to 8 years and have a plastic belt with bow-shaped buckle. H&M is printed on the back of the care label. The care label is either black or white and attached to the waistband in the back of the leggings. The garments have an O/N (order number) and P/N (product number) printed on the top of the care label. The following O/N numbers are included in the recall: 345180, 400690, 400691, 441760, 441761, 441762, 446960, 446961, 446962, 446963, 446965 and 978210.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a choking incident in the United Kingdom, but no reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in the U.S.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the belt and remove it from the leggings and contact H&M Customer Service for instructions on returning the belt for a $20 gift card.
Sold exclusively at: H&M stores nationwide and online at HM.com from August 2012 to April 2014 for between $3 and $15.
Distributor: H&M Hennes & Mauritz L.P., of North Arlington, N.J.
Manufactured in: Bangladesh, China and Turkey
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14--181
Nantucket Distributing Recalls Felt Easter Baskets Due to Choking 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: Felt Easter Baskets
Hazard: Decorative beads on the felt Easter baskets can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 anytime or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the “Product Recalls” link at the bottom of the homepage for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 24,200
Description: The recall includes felt Easter baskets with scalloped edges and a handle. The felt baskets were sold in five colors including blue, two shades of green and two shades of pink. The basket models include a blue basket with a small stuffed bunny face, a bright green basket with a bow, a light green basket with white and pink bunny ears, a bright pink basket with a bow and a pink basket with a bow and a yellow flower attachment. Black or white decorative beads are used as the eyes of the bunny and the center of the yellow flower attachment. The baskets measure 14” high by 9” wide at the widest point. The model number ct12011 and SKU number 30173064 are printed on a hangtag on the basket handle.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using or displaying these felt Easter baskets and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! or Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores to receive a full refund.
Sold exclusively at: Christmas Tree Shops, andThat! and Christmas Tree Shops andThat! stores nationwide from February 2013 to March 2014 for about $3.
Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co. LLC, of Middleboro, Mass.
Manufacturer: Santa’s Village Ind. Ltd., of Jinhua City, Zhejiang, China.
Manufactured in: China.
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14-183
BMC Recalls Three Models of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard; Bicycle Forks Can Break
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: BMC Alpenchallenge, Masschallenge and Urbanchallenge Bicycles with Aprebic Forks
Hazard: The bicycle forks can crack or break above the brake mount posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: BMC at (800) 819-4262 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bmc-racing.com and click on “Service” then click on the “Recall page” link or email at infousa@bmc-switzerland.com for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 160
Description: The recall involves certain models of Alpenchallenge, Urbanchallenge and Masschallenge bicycles equipped with full carbon Aprebic bike forks model ACC-A704DN50B. The fork model number is printed behind the top arch. Specific bicycle models included in the recall are Alpenchallenge AC01 105 Tiagra, Alpenchallenge AC01 Rival, Masschallenge MC01 Team and the Urbanchallenge UC01 Alfine 11. Both the Alpenchallenge and Urbanchallenge bicycles include the 2012 and 2013 model years. The Masschallenge bicycle includes model year 2012. The model year is printed on the top tube of the bike. The bicycles come in black and yellow, or black and red color combinations.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled bicycles immediately and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for instructions on receiving a replacement fork.
Sold at: Authorized BMC bicycle dealers nationwide from December 2011 to June 2013 for about $1,000.
Importer: BMC, of San Diego, Calif.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14-179
Gree Reannounces Dehumidifier Recall Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards; More Fires and Property Damage Reported
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: Dehumidifiers
Hazard: The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Gree toll-free at (866) 853-2802 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.greeusa.com and click on Recall for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2.5 million in the United States and 55,000 in Canada (This recall was first announced in September 2013, updated in October 2013 and expanded in January 2014)
Description: This recall involves 20, 25, 30, 40, 45, 50, 65 and 70-pint dehumidifiers with brand names Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, GE, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima. Recalled model numbers and date codes are listed below. The brand name and the pint capacity are printed on the front of the dehumidifier. The model number and date code are printed on a sticker on the back, front or side of the unit. The dehumidifiers are white, beige, gray or black plastic and measure between 19 and 24 inches tall, 13 and 15 inches wide, and 9 and 11 inches deep. See models: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Gree-Reannounces-Dehumidifier-Recall/
Incidents/Injuries: The number of reported incidents of overheating dehumidifiers has increased nearly 400 percent from 119 in the original recall (September 2013) to 471 reported incidents. The number of reported fires has increased more than 200 percent from 46 to 121 reported fires. Property damage reports have more than doubled from $2.15 million in the original recall to nearly $4.5 million.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug the dehumidifiers and contact Gree to receive a refund.
Sold at: AAFES, HH Gregg, Home Depot, Kmart, Lowe’s, Menards, Mills Fleet Farm, Sam’s Club, Sears, Walmart and other stores nationwide and in Canada, and online at Amazon.com and Ebay.com, from January 2005 through August 2013 for between $110 and $400.
Importers: Airwell of France; CNA of Wood Dale, Ill.; Danby of Ontario, Canada; De’Longhi of Italy; Frigidaire, of Charlotte, N.C.; GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.; Gree USA Sales Ltd. of City of Industry, Calif.; IRP of Pineville, N.C.; MJC America Ltd. dba Soleus International Inc. of Walnut, Calif.; and Sunrise of Quebec, Canada.
Manufacturer: Gree Electric Appliances, of China
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14-184
Exmark Recalls Quest ZRT Riding Mowers Due to Loss of Steering Control and 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: Exmark Quest ZRT Riding Mowers
Hazard: The riding mower’s steering assembly can fail and cause riders to lose steering, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Exmark at (800) 667-5296 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.exmark.com and click on Service & Support, then on Safety Resources at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 5,300 in the United States and 40 in Canada (About 2,200 Quest 2009 and 2010 ZRT riding mowers were previously recalled in May 2012 for a different hazard.)
Description: This recall involves 2009 and 2010 model year Exmark Quest ZRT mid-mount riding mowers. The mowers are red and gray. Exmark is printed on the side and Quest is printed on the front of the riding mowers. The model and serial numbers are on a metal plate behind the seat on the left hand side. The following models and serial number ranges are included. See models: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Exmark-Recalls-Quest-ZRT-Riding-Mowers/
Incidents/Injuries: There have been nine incidents with the riding mowers, including one back injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mowers and contact an Exmark dealer for a free repair.
Sold at: Hardware, lawn and garden, rental equipment stores and others nationwide from April 2009 through October 2010 for between $4,600 and $6,000.
Distributor: Exmark Manufacturing Co. Inc., of Beatrice, Neb.
Manufactured in: United States
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Recall Date: May 15, 2014
Recall Number: 14-182
StyleCraft Recalls Upholstered Benches Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods
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: Upholstered Benches
Hazard: The benches can crack and break while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: StyleCraft toll-free at (855) 766-1880 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or email at CustomerService@StyleCraft-us.com for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 700
Description: This recall involves StyleCraft Home Collection stretcher benches sold in espresso with linen cloth. The two-person benches have a cushioned seat upholstered with linen fabric that is fastened with burnished brass tacks. The espresso-stained wooden legs have an x-shaped support. The benches measure about 44 inches long, 18 inches wide and 17 inches high. Made in China and part number SF1918AMM are printed on the bottom of the bench.
Incidents/Injuries: Stylecraft has received three reports of benches cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled benches and contact StyleCraft for instructions on how to receive a free replacement.
Sold exclusively at: HomeGoods stores nationwide and online at www.homegoods.com from July 2013 to October 2013 for about $150.
Importer: StyleCraft, of Southaven, Miss.
Manufactured in: China
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