Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Goal Zero Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

 
 
Recall date: November 25, 2014
Recall number: 15-036

Recall Summary

Name of product: Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs
Hazard:
The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.
Consumer Contact: Goal Zero toll-free at (877) 897-3193 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.goalzero.com and click on “Product Notifications” for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units
About 10,000 in the U.S. and 110 in Canada
Description
This recall involves Goal Zero’s Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The battery packs can be plugged into an A/C wall outlet, a 12 volt car charger or an attachable solar panel for recharging.  The lithium ion iron phosphate battery packs are silver and black. Goal Zero and Sherpa 50 or 120 are printed on one side of the battery pack. The serial number is printed on the other side. Serial numbers that start with S/N 11002 or S/N 11102 are included in the recall. Sherpa 50 battery packs with serial numbers starting with S50 are not included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries
Goal Zero has received one report of a fire and two reports of property damage due to the battery packs overheating.  One consumer reported becoming ill after breathing fumes from an overheated battery pack.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Goal Zero for a free replacement battery pack.
Sold at
REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Goalzero.com from March 2010 through November 2013 for between $200 and $400.
Importer(s)
Goal Zero LLC, of Bluffdale, Utah
Manufactured in
China

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Tyco Fire Protection Recalls Simplex Fire Alarm Control Panels Due to Failure to Activate (Recall Alert)

Recall date: November 20, 2014
Recall number: 15-709

Recall Summary

Name of product: Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel
Hazard:
A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.
Consumer Contact: Tyco at (800) 746-7539 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com and click on the Recall Alert button.
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Recall Details

Units
About 750
Description
The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The metal cabinets containing the panel are red or white and measure about 22 inches to 56 inches in height, 24 inches in width and 7 inches in depth.  The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. Simplex Grinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.
Sold exclusively at
SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 through June 2014 for about $4,000.
Importer
SimplexGrinnell, of Boca Raton, Fla.
Manufactured in
Mexico

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot

 
 
Recall date: November 19, 2014
Recall number: 15-031

Recall Summary

Name of product: Altitude Gold shag rugs
Hazard:
The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: “FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION.”
Consumer Contact: Mohawk toll-free at (877) 737-8343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.mohawkflooring.com and click on “Safety Recall” in the “Customer Care” section at the bottom of the page.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units
About 101,000 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and about 2,800 in Canada
Description
This recall involves large and small Altitude shag area rugs. Large rugs came in sizes 59 inches x 84 inches with SKU number 1000012476 or 1000037219, 72 inches x 120 inches with SKU number 1000012477 and 84 inches x 120 inches with SKU number 1000037220. Small rugs came in sizes 24 inches x 36 inches with SKU number 1000037217 and 24 inches x 48 inches with SKU number 1000037218. The rugs are made of polyester and were available in the color gold. “Altitude Gold”, the size and the SKU number are on a label on the underside of the product.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should contact Mohawk to receive a refund for the large rugs and a warning label to be affixed to the underside of the small rugs.
Sold exclusively at
The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from August 2013 through September 2014 for between $20 and $247.
Importer
Mohawk Industries Inc., of Calhoun, Ga.
Manufactured in
India

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AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

 
 
 
Recall date: November 19, 2014
Recall number: 15-030

Recall Summary

Name of product: Two-Tone Power Bank Charger
Hazard:
When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Call AP Specialties toll free at (888) 877-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.apspecialties.com and click on Product Recall or go directly to www.powerbankrecall.com for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 172,000
Description
Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are “OUT DC5V” and “IN DC5V”. Units with a period after the lettering – reading “OUT DC5V.” –  are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Incidents/Injuries
There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Sold at
Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11.
Manufactured in
China

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Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard


Recall date: November 19, 2014
Recall number: 15-029

Recall Summary

Name of product: Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
Hazard:
The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Consumer Contact: Olympus Imaging America Inc., at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.getolympus.com and click on “Repair Your Product” under the “Support” tab for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 500
Description
This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick.  “Olympus” and “Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500” are printed on the front of the recorder.  The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7 inch LCD display on the front.
Incidents/Injuries
Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder.
Sold at
Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450.
Manufacturer
Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Manufactured in
China

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

CoScentrix Expands Recall of DD Brand Candles Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Hobby Lobby

 
 
Recall date: November 18, 2014
Recall number: 15-027

Recall Summary

Name of product: DD Brand Candles
 
Hazard:
The candles’ high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.
 
 
Consumer Contact: CoScentrix toll-free at (888) 298-2722 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.coscentrix.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.
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Recall Details

Units
About 256,000 (about 126,000 candles sold in tins were previously recalled in April 2014).
Description
This recall involves DD branded candles sold in 5- and 12- ounce Mason jars, 10- and 20-ounce decorative jars, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce holiday-themed jars. The single-wick candles were sold in a variety of fragrances and colors.The 5-ounce Mason jars are 2.25 inches wide by 3.75 inches high.The 12-ounce Mason jars are 3 inches wide by 5 inches high with plain metal lids. The DD logo and the word Handcrafted are in raised letters on the front of the jars. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a hang tag attached to the mouth of the jars.
The 10-ounce decorative jars are 4 inches wide by 3 inches high. The 20-ounce decorative jars are 5 inches wide by 4 inches high and hold a candle. The jars have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top. The candle fragrance and size are printed on a rectangular label on the front of the jar.
The 13-ounce coffee tins are 3.5 inches wide by 4 inches high and have a plain metal lid. The candle size and fragrance are printed on a label that wraps around the outside of the tin.
The 13-ounce Holiday candle jars are 3.75 inches wide by 4 inches high and have metal lids with the DD logo in raised letters on the top.  The DD logo inside a floral wreath, the fragrance and size are printed directly onto the front of the jar in silver.
The SKU number is on a label on the underside of each container. Candles with the following scents and SKU numbers are being recalled:

Scent
SKU#
5-ounce Mason jar
Apple Brown Betty
746776
Blackberry Jam
706622
Black Peppercorn
713982
Candied Pecans
760520
Candy Apple
747204
Caramel Popcorn
755595
Cotton Candy
748335
Eucalyptus Sage
713784
Neapolitan Ice Cream
706093
Red Velvet Cake
704841
Root Beer Float
752972
12-ounce Mason jar
Apple Brown Betty
956953
Blueberry Crumble
949172
Candied Pecans
957134
Candy Apple
956979
Candy Corn
5441340*
Caramel Popcorn
957001
Chocolate Chip Cookie
956326
Cotton Candy
956987
Jack O' Lantern
5441332*
Key Lime Pie
956748
Orange Dreamsicle
909234
Pumpkin Pie
956276
Root Beer Float
956995
Rosemary Bay
956813
Shortbread Biscuit
910950
Spice Cake
5441423*
10-ounce decorative jar
Autumn Harvest
5441407*
Chocolate Caramel
5441415*
Cinnamon Embers
957985
Eucalyptus Verbena
957217
Grapefruit Cinnamon
957688
Italian Linen
957381
Lavender and Sage
957415
Lemonseed and Parsley
957753
Mulberry Apple
958058
Pink Pepper
957656
Pumpkin Soufflé
5441399*
Spiced Amber
957670
Spiced Cider
5441381*
20-ounce decorative jar
Cinnamon Embers
890947
Eucalyptus Verbena
863894
Grapefruit Cinnamon
881342
Italian Linen
869784
Lavender and Sage
875369
Lemonseed and Parsley
889535
Mulberry Apple
907097
Pink Pepper
881797
Spiced Amber
879007
13-ounce coffee tin
Chai Tea
571190
Hazlenut Latte
574350
Kona Coffee
575019
Sweet Tea
583096
Warm Milk
589416
13-ounce Holiday candle
Spiced Pomander
505362
*Candles with seven-digit SKUs are seasonal.
Incidents/Injuries
CoScentrix has received 29 reports of the candle’s surface igniting and nine reports of property damage. One injury has been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the nearest Hobby Lobby. Consumers with a receipt will receive a full refund. Consumers without a receipt will be issued a store credit. Online purchasers should contact CoScentrix for instructions on returning the product.
Sold at
Hobby Lobby stores nationwide and online at HobbyLobby.com from June 2014 through October 2014 for between $6 and $20.
Manufactured in
United States

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Ventamatic Recalls Cool Draft Misting Fans Due to Risk of Fire and Electric Shock



Recall date: November 13, 2014
Recall number: 15-024

Recall Summary

Name of product: Cool Draft Misting Fans
Hazard:
The fan’s wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
 
 
Consumer Contact: Ventamatic at (800) 433-1626 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bvc.com and click on “Cool Draft Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 450
Description
This recall involves Cool Draft misting mid pressure and high pressure misting fans. The misting fans fit on top of 15 gallon yellow or orange round Igloo coolers or on top of gray 40 gallon water tanks. Cool Draft by Ventamatic is printed on a sticker on the fan’s water tank and www.cooldraft.com is printed on a sticker in the center of all of fans.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm is aware of two incidents with the misting fans, including one electric shock injury to a consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.
Sold at
Hardware, home improvement, fire and home security retailers, buying cooperatives, and online at AdvancedSystems.com, BigFogg.com, Collinssports.com, Cooldraft.com, MistNGo.com and Propack.com from November 2013 through August 2014 for between $600 and $1,200.
Manufacturer
Ventamatic LTD, of Mineral Wells, Texas
Manufactured in
United States
Recall date: November 13, 2014
Recall number: 15-024
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    Cool Draft 15 gallon misting fan

Recall Summary

Name of product: Cool Draft Misting Fans
Hazard:
The fan’s wiring is not properly grounded, posing electric shock and fire hazards.
Consumer Contact: Ventamatic at (800) 433-1626 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.bvc.com and click on “Cool Draft Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 450
Description
This recall involves Cool Draft misting mid pressure and high pressure misting fans. The misting fans fit on top of 15 gallon yellow or orange round Igloo coolers or on top of gray 40 gallon water tanks. Cool Draft by Ventamatic is printed on a sticker on the fan’s water tank and www.cooldraft.com is printed on a sticker in the center of all of fans.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm is aware of two incidents with the misting fans, including one electric shock injury to a consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the misting fans immediately, unplug them and contact Ventamatic for a free repair, free shipping of the fan to Ventamatic and return back to consumers.
Sold at
Hardware, home improvement, fire and home security retailers, buying cooperatives, and online at AdvancedSystems.com, BigFogg.com, Collinssports.com, Cooldraft.com, MistNGo.com and Propack.com from November 2013 through August 2014 for between $600 and $1,200.
Manufacturer
Ventamatic LTD, of Mineral Wells, Texas
Manufactured in
United States

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Venmar Ventilation Expands Recall of Air Exchangers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: November 13, 2014
Recall number: 15-025
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    Recalled Venmar air exchanger, model 45400

Recall Summary

Name of product: Air exchangers
Hazard:
The motor in the air exchangers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Consumer Contact: Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 anytime or online at www.venmar.ca and click on the Safety Upgrade Program link for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 108,000 in the United States (an additional 77,500 previously recalled in March 2007, December 2007  and June 2011) and about 207,000  in Canada.
Description
This recall involves air exchangers with and without heat recovery sold under different brands that are used to circulate air in and out of the home.  The metal air exchangers are painted blue or grey. Air exchangers with heat recovery included in this recall were manufactured from January 2002 through May 2008 and have brand and model information written on a silver or black label on the outside panel. Air exchangers without heat recovery included in this recall were manufactured from January 2002 through July 2009 and have brand and model information printed on the unit's rating plate or imprinted on the side of the unit. The following brand names and model numbers are included in the recall:

Brand Model Number
The "X" can be either a letter or a number.

Bryant
Carrier
Day & Night
Payne
ERVBBLHAXXXX
ERVBBLHUXXXX
ERVCCLHAXXXX
ERVCCLHUXXXX
HRVBBLHAXXXX
HRVBBLHUXXXX
HRVBBLVUXXXX
HRVBBSVUXXXX
HRVCCLHAXXXX
HRVCCLHUXXXX,
HRVCCLVUXXXX
HRVCCSVUXXXX
VA3AAXXXX
VB5AAXXXX
VC5AAXXXX
VL3AAA0XX
Conformax
Flair
Guardian by Broan
NuTone
Venmar
Venmar AVS
Venmar Klima
0XX
100X
160XXXX
1.X
1XX
2.X
3XX
40X
4XXXX
30
30XX
30XXX
55
55XX
85115
AE 60
AEXX
C32042
CH 30110
EA-109
EA-20XXX
EARC
ER-40XXX
ERVX00HC
HRVX00H
IVL XXX
NUTR 130
PRO XXX
RC-120
VA-80
VA-30000
VE-25
Frigidaire
Maytag
Partners Choice
Tappan
Westinghouse
91871X
Heil HRV XX5 XRC
Husch
vänEE
10
100X
1XX
160XXXX
20
20XX,
30XX
43XXX
45XXX
48405
90
Protech
Rheem
Rudd
Weatherking
84-XRVX00

Sears Optimum
York 5263554X000
Incidents/Injuries
Venmar Ventilation has received four new reports in relation to this recall expansion.  In the previous recalls, Venmar Ventilation reported 26 incidents, for a total of 30.  Out of these 30 incidents, five took place in the U.S. and 25 took place in Canada.  All incidents resulted in fires and more than $1.1 million in property damages.  No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using their air exchangers. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to request a free inspection and repair by a Venmar field technician.
Sold at
Air exchangers with heat recovery were sold at heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 2002 through May 2008 for between $700 and $2,500.  Air exchangers without heat recovery were sold at heating, plumbing, and building supply distributors nationwide from January 2002 through July 2009 for between $350 and $850.
Manufacturer
Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Manufactured in
Canada

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Tankless Water Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Daesung Celtic Enersys; Distributed by Challenger Supply Holdings

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  • Recall date: November 13, 2014
    Recall number: 15-026
     
    Coaire tankless gas water heater
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    Coaire tankless gas water heater
Name of product: Tankless gas water heaters
Hazard:
The water heaters can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
 
Consumer Contact: Challenger Supply Holdings at (800) 729-6118 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.challengersupply.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

About 29,000 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
Description
This recall involves all models of single- and dual-purpose Coaire and Quietside brand tankless gas water heaters. The recalled water heaters heat either 4 or 7.2 gallons of water per minute. They are white and come in the following dimension ranges: 25-28 inches tall x 15-19 inches wide x 8-14 inches thick. The words “S-Line Condensing” are on the top front and brand names “Coaire” or “Quietside” are on the bottom front of the recalled water heaters.
Incidents/Injuries
Daesung has received 40 reports of the units overheating, including four involving burns on the wall where the heater was mounted and two involving fires and property damage.  No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heaters and contact Challenger Supply Holdings to arrange for a free repair.
Sold at
Independent dealers nationwide and on various websites including Amazon.com from July 2008 through August 2014 for between $500 and $2,000.
Manufacturer
Daesung Celtic Enersys Co. Ltd., of Chungbuk, Korea
Importer
Challenger Supply Holdings Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas (successor to Quietside Corp., of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.)
Manufactured in
Korea

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