Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Projection Night Lights Recalled by LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Recall date: November 15, 2016
Recall number: 17-713

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Projection night lights
Hazard:
The night lights can short circuit, posing shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
LTD Commodities toll-free at 866-736-3654 or The Lakeside Collection at 866-847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT or visit the firm’s websites at www.ltdcommodities.com or www.lakeside.com for more information.

Recall Details

Units:
About 39,000
Description:
This recall involves color changing projection night lights with a rotating plug and dome top with LED lights that change colors from red, blue and green. “Made in China” and “0.6W 60Hz 120VAC” are etched in the plastic base of the night lights near the plug component.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received seven reports of sparks, smoke and damage to outlets. No injuries have been reported.
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled projection night lights and contact the firm for instructions to receive a full refund including shipping. All known purchasers were notified directly about the recall.   
Sold Exclusively At:
LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection catalogs and online at www.ltdcommodities.com and www.lakeside.com from July 2016 through October 2016 for about $6.
Manufacturer(s):
Wenzhou Weihao Light Industry Co. LTD, of China
Importer(s):
LTD Commodities LLC, of Bannockburn, Ill.
Manufactured In:
China 
 

Hammerhead Off-Road Recalls Fun-Karts Due to Fuel Leak and Fire Hazards

Recall date: November 14, 2016
Recall number: 17-711

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Fun-karts
Hazard:
The fuel tank can crack and cause the fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Hammerhead Off-Road toll-free at 844-298-6528 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at mail@hammerheadoffroad.com or www.hammerheadoffroad.com and click on “Latest News” for more information.

Recall Details

Units:
About 9,900
Description:
This recall involves model year 2009 through 2015 Hammerhead Off-Road GL 150, GTS 150 and GTS Platinum fun-karts. The recalled fun-karts have two seats and a rear cargo rack and were sold in red, black, white, orange, blue and green. “GTS” is printed on the side cage and the hood of the GTS models and “Hammerhead” is printed on the hood of the GL models. Serial numbers are printed on the cross bar behind the seats.

Model Year
Model
2009
GTS 150
2010
GTS 150
2011
GTS 150
2011
GL 150
2012
GTS 150
2012
GL 150
2013
GTS 150
2013
GL 150
2014
GTS 150
2014
GL 150
2014
GTS Platinum
2015
GTS 150
2015
GL 150
2015
GTS Platinum
 

Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fun-karts and contact Hammerhead Off-Road to schedule a free replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At:
Hammerhead Off-Road dealers nationwide from August 2009 through July 2016 for between $2,100 and $2,900.
Importer(s):
Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Distributor(s):
Hammerhead Off-Road, of Flower Mound, Texas
Manufactured In:
China
 

L.D. Kichler Recalls Ceiling Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: November 10, 2016
Recall number: 17-030

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Krystal Ice ceiling fixtures
Hazard:
The 40-watt halogen bulbs sold with the ceiling fixtures burn too hot for the electrical supply wires in the ceiling, posing a fire hazard. The fixtures also pose a fire hazard in homes with older wiring, even if used with lower wattage bulbs.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Kichler at 800-554-6504 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kichler.com and click on “Safety Information” under the “Helpful Information” section at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Units:
About 68,600 (in addition, about 2,300 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves four style numbers of Kichler Krystal Ice flush mount ceiling fixtures with square or cylindrical chrome or bronze-colored metal cage shades and clear crystal accents. They were sold with four 40-watt light bulbs. Style numbers include 38182, 38183, 38198, and 38199.  The style numbers and “Kichler Home Center” are printed on the inside of the canopy.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fixtures and remove the 40-watt bulbs. Contact Kichler for free 25 watt bulbs and new warning labels. The new labels identify 25-watts as the maximum allowable wattage and the appropriate home wiring (90°C supply wire) for use with the fixture. Consumers with older homes built before 1985 without upgraded wiring can contact the firm for a full refund. Consumers who are uncertain if their home’s wiring has been upgraded can contact Kichler for more information about an inspection by a licensed electrician.
Sold At:
Lowe’s from April 2015 through June 2016 and lighting showrooms from January 2016 through August 2016 for about $120.
Importer(s):
The L.D. Kichler Co., of Cleveland, Ohio
Manufactured In:
China
 

Country Home Products Recalls Leaf and Lawn Vacuums Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Leaf and lawn vacuums
Hazard:
The muffler can overheat and melt the air cleaner cover, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Country Home Products toll-free at 877-220-0691 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at vacrecall@chp.com or online at www.DRPower.com and click on “Product Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units:
About 3,900
Description:
This recall involves Premier, Pro and Pro-XL models of the tow-behind DR leaf and lawn vacuums manufactured by Country Home Products.  Recalled units have a serial number between LLV34601 and LLV39980.  The leaf and lawn vacuums are towed behind a riding lawnmower to collect leaves and are tan and black in color with a set of two wheels on each side. The DR logo with “Professional Power Done Right” and “leaf and lawn vacuum” are printed on the side of the vacuum. The serial number is located on the left side of the tow bar near the engine.

Model
Serial Number
Gallons
Engine
Premier



LLV34601 through LLV39980
200
Electric start using the R225 engine
Pro
321
Both manual starts and electric starts using the R300 engine
Pro-XL
321
Both manual starts and electric starts versions using the R390 engine
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 20 reports of the vacuums becoming hot to the touch, melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled leaf and lawn vacuums and contact Country Home Products to receive a free repair kit that contains a replacement muffler and instructions for completing the repair. Consumers unable to install the repair kit should contact the firm for information on authorized dealers who can install the free repair. Country Home Products is contacting all purchasers directly.
Sold At:
Country Home Products catalog, website and authorized dealers nationwide, including Tractor Supply Company, from August 2014 through September 2015 for between $1,300 and $2,200.
Manufacturer(s):
Country Home Products Inc., of Vergennes, Vt.
Manufactured In:
U.S.
 

Monday, November 14, 2016

Kikkerland Design Recalls Teapots with Stands Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: November 1, 2016
Recall number: 17-023

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands
Hazard:
The bamboo votive stand can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Kikkerland at 800-727-7151 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.kikkerland.com.

Recall Details

Units:
About 7,300
Description:
This recall involves Kikkerland and Cost Plus World Market brand teapots with bamboo stands. The 30-ounce glass teapots have a removable glass tea infuser sold with a votive-candle holder inside the bamboo stand. The Kikkerland teapots have model number TP02 printed on the packaging next to the UPC code. The Cost Plus World Market teapots have a white sticker with number 25024784 printed on the packaging. No votive candles were included with the teapots.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received six reports of the votive stands burning. No injuries have been reported.
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teapots and stands and contact the firm for return instructions. Consumers who purchased online will be mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. Consumers who bought the teapots at stores can return the teapots and stands for a full refund.
Sold At:
Amazon retailers, Cost Plus World Market, Uncommon Goods and Urban Outfitters and online at www.Amazon.com from March 2014 through September 2016 for between $40 and $70.
Importer(s):
Kikkerland Design Inc., of New York
Manufactured In:
China
 

Peg Perego Recalls Children’s Ride-On Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall date: October 27, 2016
Recall number: 17-707

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Children’s riding toy vehicles
Hazard:
A relay on the circuit board can fail causing the vehicle’s motor to overheat and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Peg Perego toll-free at 877-737-3464 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at 850recall@pegperego.com or online at http://us.pegperego.com and click on Customer Service and then on Recalls for more information.

Recall Details

Units:
About 3,000
Description:
This recall involves Peg Perego’s 850 Polaris Sportsman ride-on, 24-volt battery operated toy vehicles intended for children ages 5 to 7 years. The ATV-style vehicles for two people are silver, red and black and have four wheels, a flip-up backrest for the back passenger and a front and rear luggage rack. Vehicles with date codes 651016, 651017, 651020, 651021, 651022, 651023, 651024, 651027, 651028, 651029, 651030, 660304, 660305, 661123, 661124, 661125 and 661130 are included in this recall. The date code can be found underneath the vehicle seat. Sportsman Twin and 850 EFI appear on the side of the ride-on vehicle and Polaris appears on the side of the vehicle’s seat.
Incidents/Injuries:
Peg Perego has received three reports of the children’s ride-on toy vehicles overheating, including one report of a burn.
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled toy vehicles and contact Peg Perego to receive a free replacement circuit board with instructions, including shipping. Consumers can also access the installation instructions on the firm’s website. Peg Perego is contacting known customers directly.
Sold At:
Online retailers including Amazon.com, Cabelas.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Wal-Mart.com from October 2014 through April 2016 for between $500 and $600.
Manufacturer(s):
Peg Perego USA, of Fort Wayne, Ind.
Manufactured In:
United States
 

Cabela’s Recalls Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: October 20, 2016
Recall number: 17-018

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Cabela’s food dehydrators
Hazard:
Defective wiring can cause a build-up of heat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Consumer Contact:
Cabela’s at 800-237-4444 anytime, or online at www.cabelas.com for more information.

Recall Details

Units:
About 3,000
Description:
This recall involves Cabela’s commercial grade 80-liter and 160-liter food dehydrators. The stainless steel dehydrators have model numbers 541549 on the 80 liter, and 541650 on the 160 liters. Model numbers are located on the back panel of the dehydrator.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received nine reports of the product malfunctioning due to defective wiring. No injuries have been reported.
 
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dehydrators and contact Cabela’s to receive a replacement product or a refund.
Sold At:
Cabela’s stores nationwide and online at Cabelas.com from August 2016 through September 2016 for about $300 for the 80-liter model and $415 for the 160-liter model.
Importer(s):
Cabela’s Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Distributor(s):
Cabela’s Inc., of Sidney, Neb.
Manufactured In:
China