Thursday, December 10, 2015

Kubota Recalls Utility Vehicle Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall date: December 08, 2015
Recall number: 16-710

Recall Summary

Name of product: Utility Vehicles
Hazard:
Combustible debris can make contact with the exhaust manifold and ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Kubota Tractor Corp. toll-free at 800-752-0290 between 8a.m. and 5 p.m. PT   Monday through Friday, or online at www.kubota.com and click on More, then Safety, then Safety Notices for more information. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.
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Recall Details

Units
About 11,500
Description
This recall involves model year 2013, 2014 and 2015 Kubota RTV-X1100C series diesel-powered utility vehicles. Recalled utility vehicles come in the colors orange and camouflage and have serial numbers ranging from 10001 to 23172. The model number is on the side of the unit and on the data plate on the back of the cab, between the cab and the bed. The serial number is also on the data plate.
Incidents/Injuries
Kubota has received seven reports of debris-related fires. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles, park them away from combustible materials and contact an authorized Kubota dealer for a free inspection and free repair and should follow their directions. Kubota is contacting consumers directly.
Sold at
Authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from October 2013 to October 2015 for between $21,000 and $22,000.
Distributor(s)
Kubota Tractor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured in
United States

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Basler Electric Recalls Transformers Due to Fire, Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

 
Basler Class 2 electric transformers
 
Recall date: December 09, 2015
Recall number: 16-711

Recall Summary

Name of product: Electrical transformers
Hazard:
The circuit breaker in the transformer can fail to trip, posing fire and electrical shock hazards.
Consumer Contact: Manufacturers and distributors can contact Basler collect at 618-654-2341 ext. 230 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Manufacturers and distributors have been advised by Basler Electric that they should immediately contact consumers who have the recalled transformers.
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Recall Details

Units
About 11,900
Description
This recall involves Basler Class 2 electric transformers with date codes between 1435 and 1446 which use a Tyco circuit breaker. The date code is located on the top line of the transformer's data plate.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Manufacturers and distributors should immediately stop distributing the recalled transformers and contact Basler to receive free replacement transformers. Due to the risk of shock, consumers should not attempt to open or replace the recalled transformers on their own but should contact the manufacturer of their product for further instructions. Basler has notified manufacturers and distributors about the recall directly.
Sold at
Basler Electric to manufacturers and distributors of end products that contain these transformers from September 2014 to Novermber 2014 for various prices.
Manufacturer(s)
Basler Electric Company, of Highland, Ill.
Manufactured in
Mexico

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Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

 Polaris RZR XP Turbo (blue)
Recall date: December 10, 2015
Recall number: 16-713

Recall Summary

Name of product: Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV)
Hazard:
The vehicles' oil drain line can leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Polaris toll-free at 888-704-5290 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 2,230 vehicles
Description
This recall involves model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) 3NSVDE925GF454105 through 3NSVDE923GF459495.
RZR XP Turbos were sold in graphite, orange and blue color schemes. A “Turbo” decal is located on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.
The VIN is on the driver’s side rear frame rail, above the PVT cover. VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the range are included in this recall.
A complete list of recalled vehicles including VINs is available at www.polaris.com
Incidents/Injuries
Polaris has received two reports of RZR XP Turbos with oil leaks and two reports of the vehicles catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting its customers directly and sending a recall letter to each registered owner. 
Sold at
Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2015 through November 2015 for about $25,000.
Distributor(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured in
Mexico

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The Craftsman Brand Recalls Blower/Vacs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

 Recalled Craftsman blower/vac
Recall date: December 09, 2015
Recall number: 16-056

Recall Summary

Name of product: Blower/Vac
Hazard:
The blower/vac’s motor can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.
Consumer Contact: The Craftsman brand hotline toll-free at 888-266-7096 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.craftsman.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 74,000
Description
This recall involves two models of Craftsman 12 amp electric blower/vacs. The blower/vacs have a red motor housing and a black blower tube and restrictor nozzle, and measure 12 inches high by 34 inches long. Blower/vacs with model number 138.74898 or 138.74899 are being recalled. Model 138.74898 has a variable speed switch and a serial number between SES0100001 and SES1951280.  Model 138.74899 has a two-speed switch and a serial number between SER3561101 and SES2141280. The model number, serial number, “Craftsman” and “AC BLOWER / VAC” are printed on the side of the motor housing.
Incidents/Injuries
Seven reports of the blower/vacs catching fire have been received. One injury has been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blower/vacs and contact the Craftsman brand hotline for a full refund.
Sold at
ACE Hardware, Orchard Supply Hardware, and Sears stores nationwide and online from January 2013 through October 2015 for between $50 and $100.
Importer(s)
Ace Hardware Corporation, of Oak Brook, Ill; Orchard Supply Hardware, of San Jose, Calif.; and Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Manufactured in
China

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Limoss Recalls Battery Power Packs for Power Recliners and Lift Chairs Due to Fire Hazard

 Recalled Limoss AKKU-PACK battery power pack
Recall date: December 08, 2015
Recall number: 16-053

Recall Summary

Name of product: Limoss lithium ion battery power packs
Hazard:
The battery power packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Limoss toll-free at 1-866-643-0394 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT on Friday or online at www.limoss-us.com and click on “Support” and then “Notice and Recalls” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 2,500
Description
This recall involves Limoss AKKU-PACK rechargeable lithium ion battery power packs sold as accessories for Palliser, Flexsteel and Best Home Furnishing power recliners and lift chairs. They are used to power the chair when an electrical outlet is not available.  “Limoss Li-ion Battery Pack,” model number ZB-B1800, code MC 160 and dates codes of 11-0102011 through 6-14-2012 are printed on a white sticker on the side of the unit. Recalled battery power packs are black and measure 6 inches long by 3 inches wide.
Incidents/Injuries
Limoss has received two reports of the battery pack overheating, including one incident that resulted in undetermined fire damage. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery power packs and contact Limoss for a free replacement.
Sold at
Best Home Furnishing, Flexsteel and Palliser dealers nationwide and online at amazon.com and other websites from November 2011 through August 2012 for about $100.
Importer(s)
Limoss US LLC, of Baldwyn, Miss.
Distributor(s)
Limoss US LLC, of Baldwyn, Miss.
Manufactured in
China

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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

BRP Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

2016 MXZ BLIZZARD 800R (Black/Yellow)
Recall date: November 24, 2015
Recall number: 16-709

Recall Summary

Name of product: Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
Hazard:
Internal damage to the fuel hose can cause a leak, posing a fire hazard.
 
 
Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on “Owner Center,” and then “Recall Information” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 2,800
Description
This recall involves 68 models of 2016 Ski-Doo snowmobiles equipped with a 600 HO E-TEC engine or an 800R E-TEC engine. The VIN is scribed on the vehicle description decal, which is located on the right hand side of the tunnel. The vehicles came in various colors.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact BRP to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from September 2015 to November 2015 from about $12,000 to $17,000.
Importer(s)
BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured in
Canada

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WAUKESHA, Wis. —A hot holiday gift turned downright dangerous for a Waukesha man.

The tablets he ordered online caught fire in the box in which they were shipped.

Family members said the Waukesha Fire Department told them in another 10 minutes their home would have been on fire.
The smoke and odor from the burning box made them sick.
“And I kicked the box and a bunch of ash came out,” Karlie Everett said.
Everett said her family smelled an odor like burning plastic. When We Energies couldn't find the source, they called the fire department.

“So when we opened the box up, a bunch of smoke came out, and the four tablets had somehow started on fire by themselves,” Everett said.

She was talking about four RCA tablets her dad ordered online from Walmart as Christmas gifts to employees. Firefighters rushed the box outside.

The tablets arrived in a box on Friday, but the Everetts didn't open it until about 9:30 a.m. Monday. Within a couple of hours, they started to smell a strong odor.

“I had been vomiting the entire time because we were exposed for several hours,” Everett said.
“Obviously, there was heat being generated from somewhere within the packages,” Waukesha Fire Department Battalion Chief Mark Sweet said.

Sweet said it will take further investigation to determine how the fire started.
“Got down to the boxes and saw there was charring to the boxes. And then at that point, the towels actually burst into flames,” Sweet said.

“The firefighters said it was about 10 minutes away from being a full kitchen fire,” Everett said.
Everett said the public needs to know about the potential for danger.

“I don't know if the plastic was burning because of the battery,” Everett said.

The tablets use lithium ion batteries.

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