Keurig Recalls MINI Plus Brewing Systems Due to Burn Hazard

Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers.

Recall date: December 23, 2014

Recall number: 15-054

Recall Summary

Name of product: Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing Systems
Hazard:

Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact: Keurig Green Mountain
toll-free at (844) 255-7886 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET on Saturday or Sunday or online at www.keurig.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 6.6 million in the U.S. and 564,000 Canada

Description

This recall involves Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing System with model number K10 (previously identified as model number B31). Recalled brewers have an identification number starting with “31” followed by a range of numbers printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer. They are single-serve, hot beverage brewers and were sold in 13 different colors with silver trim. Colors include black, red, white, cobalt blue, aqua blue, purple, platinum, emerald, yellow, orchid, bayberry, mauve and poinciana. The recalled brewers measure about 11 inches tall, have a “Brew” button, three cup size brewing options (6 oz., 8 oz. and 10 oz.), and a removable drip tray. The water tank is located on top of the unit towards the back. K10 is marked on the packaging. Recalled units were produced between December 2009 and July 2014 and can be identified by the serial number printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the brewer:

Keurig MINI Plus Brewing System Serial Number Ranges

31.0000.0000001 through 31.0000.0250560

31.0001.0000001 through 31.0001.0010328

31.0002.0000001 through 31.0002.0081312

31.0003.0000001 through 31.0003.0010328

31.0004.0000001 through 31.0004.0263772

31.0014.0000001 through 31.0014.0001250

31.0015.0000001 through 31.0015.0001250

31.1000.0000001 through 31.1000.0015984

31.1002.0000001 through 31.1002.0002664

31.2000.0000001 through 31.2000.1977238

31.2001.0000001 through 31.2001.0174310

31.2002.0000001 through 31.2002.0745280

31.2003.0000001 through 31.2003.0055668

31.2004.0000001 through 31.2004.1156585

31.2015.0000001 through 31.2015.0081287

31.2017.0000001 through 31.2017.0047310

31.2019.0000001 through 31.2019.0117035

31.2020.0000001 through 31.2020.0019028

31.2021.0000001 through 31.2021.0076016

31.2022.0000001 through 31.2022.0022444

31.2030.0000001 through 31.2030.0032028

31.2031.0000001 through 31.2031.0042714

31.2033.0000001 through 31.2033.0018685

31.2034.0000001 through 31.2034.0016074

31.2035.0000001 through 31.2035.0013366

31.3000.0000340 through 31.3000.1524059

31.3001.0000001 through 31.3001.0021252

31.3002.0000001 through 31.3002.0510030

31.3004.0000001 through 31.3004.0016532

Incidents/Injuries

Keurig has received about 200 reports of hot liquid escaping from the brewer, including 90 reports of burn-related injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should contact Keurig for a free repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Keurig about steps to avoid a burn injury.

Sold at

Kmart, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart and other retailers nationwide, and online at www.keurig.com,  www.greenmountaincoffee.com and www.keurig.ca from December 2009 through December 2014 for about $100.

Importer(s)

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. of Waterbury, Vt.

Manufactured in

China, Malaysia

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Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores

The toy's battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit.

Recall date: December 18, 2014

Recall number: 15-049

Recall Summary

Name of product: Animated toy
Hazard:

The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact: Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall at the top of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 13,000

Description

This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the money's left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028.  The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box.

Incidents/Injuries

Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at

Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25.

Manufacturer(s)

Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong

Manufactured in

China

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Recalled Dehumidifiers Still Causing Fires

Even though it feels like winter, firefighters in Northeast Wisconsin are still seeing fires caused by recalled dehumidifiers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission began recalling 2.5 million dehumidifiers more than a year ago. Made by Gree, they were sold under a dozen different brand names, including Frigidaire, Kenmore and Norpole.

This past summer, we told you how they were causing fires throughout our area.
We have an update from firefighters who say they’re concerned because they’re still finding them in use.

Mangled metal and singed wires sitting in black soot.

That’s what’s left of a dehumidifier used in a Green Bay home just a few weeks ago.
Green Bay Metro Firefighters say the recalled appliance started a fire Thanksgiving weekend, causing $18,000 dollars in damages.

“We’re still doing home inspections when we go on calls, when people call us for assistance for smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. On a regular basis, I’m still finding recalled dehumidifiers in homes,” says Green Bay Metro Fire Lt. Nick Craig.

Nationally, the CPSC reports recalled dehumidifiers are responsible for more than 120 fires and nearly $4.5 million dollars in damages.

The problem: they overheat and start a fire, with little to no warning.

And even though it’s December, Craig says some people are still running them, and firefighters continue finding people who think it’s okay to use the recalled ones.

“A thought of ours was that people would think it wasn’t a big deal, potentially cut the cord off, send it into the company, get their refund check and then just put a new plug end on the dehumidifier and use it. And the other day, I did find one in a home where an individual did that exact thing,” says Craig.

We asked insurance companies if you’d be covered in a fire caused by a recalled dehumidifier.
In most cases, they tell us they would cover the loss, then go after the manufacturer. But in the case where the cord were cut off and re-attached, they say you’d be lucky to get much money.

“People need to understand a recall is not a ‘It might break. It might cause a problem.’ It’s, if it does fail — and we’ve had plenty of evidence to show that it will fail — it’s going to cause a lot of damage in your home,” warns Craig.

Firefighters are asking you to check your dehumidifier and tell friends and family to do the same.

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Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards

 

 

Recall date: December 18, 2014

Recall number: 15-050

Recall Summary

Name of product: Circuit breakers
Hazard:

The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.

Remedy:

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Repair Replace

Consumer Contact: Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 any time or online at www.schneider-electric.com and click on Customer Notifications for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 62,500

Description

The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates whether the breaker is off, on or tripped. The recalled circuit breakers are rated for 150 to 250 amps, have interruption ratings of D, G, J, L and R. They were manufactured in two pole and three pole configurations with either lug-in/lug-out or plug-in (I-Line) style connectors.

Brand name “Schneider Electric” or “Square D” is on a yellow sticker above the breaker handle and on the top of a label on the side of the circuit breaker. A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the left of the breaker handle has the catalog number at the top.  The number also appears on a label on the side of the breaker. Schneider Electric catalog numbers begin with “NJ” and Square D catalog numbers begin with “J.”

A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the right of the breaker handle has the date code in the lower right corner. Recalled circuit breakers were manufactured from March 24, 2014 through September 26, 2014 and have date codes 14131 through 14395. The date codes are in the YYWWD format (example: 14131 = year 2014, week 13, day of the work week 1/ Monday).

Breakers with following catalog numbers are being recalled:

Catalog Number	Breaker Type
(N)JDX26XXX	2 Pole
(N)JGX26XXX	2 Pole
(N)JJX26XXX	2 Pole
(N)JLX26XXX	2 Pole
(N)JDX36XXX	3 Pole
(N)JGX36XXX	3 Pole
(N)JJX36XXX	3 Pole
(N)JLX36XXX	3 Pole
(N)JRX36XXX	3 Pole

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.

Sold at

Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, original equipment manufacturers and in factory assembled panel boards from March 2014 through September 2014 for between $2,900 and $11,200.

Manufacturer(s)

Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico

Manufactured in

USA and Mexico

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Nordstrom Recalls Open Vest Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard; Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

 

Recall date: December 09, 2014

Recall number: 15-711

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Recall Summary

Name of product: Open Vest Sweaters by Leith
 

Hazard:

The sweaters fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a burn injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

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Refund

 

Consumer Contact: Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 anytime, or online at www.nordstrom.com and click on “Recall” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at contact@nordstrom.com.
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Recall Details

Units

About 2,030

Description

This recall involves Leith brand women’s textured open vest sleeveless sweaters. The sweaters are 35 ½ inches long. They were sold in black and cream, and in sizes extra small – XS, small – S, medium – M, large – L and extra large – XL. Care labels sewn into the garments read, “Leith,” “Made in China,” “83% cotton” and “17% nylon.”

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop wearing the recalled sweaters and contact Nordstrom to return them for a full refund.

Sold at

Nordstrom stores nationwide and online at Nordstrom.com from August 2014 through September 2014 for about $70.

Importer(s)

Nordstrom Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Manufactured in

China

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Lenovo Recalls Computer Power Cords Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Recall date: December 09, 2014

Recall number: 15-044

Recall Summary

Name of product: AC power cords
Hazard:

The AC power cord can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:

View Details

Consumer Contact: Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday; or online at www.lenovo.com and click on Support at the top of the page, then select News and Alerts, then click on Recalls for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 500,000 in the U.S. and 44,000 in Canada

Description

This recall involves Lenovo's LS-15 AC power cord manufactured from February 2011 to December 2011. The power cords were distributed with IdeaPad brand B-, G-, S-, U-, V- and Z-series laptop computers and Lenovo brand B-, G- and V-series laptop computers. The recalled power cords are black in color and have the "LS-15" molded mark on the AC adapter end. The manufacture date code in the format REV: 00 YYMM is on a label attached to the cord.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported in the U.S. or Canada. Lenovo has received reports from outside the U.S. of 15 incidents involving overheating, sparking, melting and burning. No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled power cords and contact Lenovo for a free replacement. Consumers can continue to use the computer on battery power.

Sold at

Laptop computers with the AC power cords were sold at computer and electronics stores, authorized dealers and online at www.lenovo.com from February 2011 through June 2012 for between $350 and $1,500.

Manufacturer(s)

Lenovo Inc., of Morrisville, N.C.

Manufactured in

China

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Nissan recalls nearly 470K vehicles for fuel leak problem

Nissan is recalling about 470,000 cars and SUVs worldwide to fix a problem that can cause fuel leaks.

In the U.S., the recall covers about 134,000 vehicles with direct fuel injection engines. That includes Nissan's Juke SUV from the 2012 through 2014 model years, and the Infiniti M56 and QX56 from 2012 and 2013. Also affected are Infiniti QX70 and QX80 SUVs from 2014 and 2015.
Read MoreHonda, Mazda to expand air bag inflator recall


Documents posted by U.S. safety regulators say a fuel pressure sensor may not have been tightened properly in production. That can cause a gas leak and fire, but Nissan says no fires or injuries have been reported to the company.

 Image source: Nissan

2013 Nissan Juke

 

Other Nissan and Infiniti models are affected in Japan, North America, Europe, the Middle East, China, Latin America, Africa and other markets. They include the Nissan Juke and Patrol, and the Serena, X-Trail, Tilda, and Pulsar. Also covered globally are the Infiniti M56 and Q70 and the QX56 and QX80. Generally the cars were produced from November of 2011 to November of 2014.

In the U.S., owners will be notified by mail in January, and dealers will tighten the sensors to fix the problem.



Some of the same vehicles were recalled in the U.S. in 2012 for the same problem. Nissan says if they were repaired, they are not covered by the latest recall.

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Horizon Hobby Recalls HobbyZone Super Cub S Radio-Controlled Aircraft Due to Fire Hazard

Power supply units and chargers for the HobbyZone Super Cub S radio-controlled aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.

Recall date: December 04, 2014

Recall number: 15-042

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Recall Summary

Name of product: HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly and Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly Power Supply and Charger
Hazard:

Power supply units and chargers sold with the model aircraft can overcharge the battery, posing a risk of fire and property damage.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact: Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under Support at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 6,800 units

Description

This recall involves the power supply and charger included exclusively with the HobbyZone Super Cub S Ready-To-Fly aircraft, model number HBZ8100 and the HobbyZone Super Cub S Bind-N-Fly model number HBZ8180. Aircraft model numbers are located on the packaging. The power supply is 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches by 1 ¼ inches and is black with a blue label that reads “HobbyZone” and model “HBZ1004.” The DC auxiliary charger is 5 inches by 2 ½ inches by 1 ¾ inches and is black with a blue label that reads, “HobbyZone” and model “HBZ1003.”

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received 18 reports incidents involving the power supply units and chargers including reports of small fires, exploding batteries and property damage to the surrounding areas.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the power supply and chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement AC charger.

Sold exclusively at

Hobby stores nationwide and online at HorizonHobby.com from April 2014 through August 2014 for $170 for the Bind-N-Fly and $200 for the Ready-to-Fly.

Importer(s)

Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.

Manufactured in

China

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Daikin Recall Air Purifiers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: December 02, 2014

Recall number: 15-039

Recall Summary

Name of product: Daikin Streamer air purifiers

Hazard:

The air purifier’s circuit board can overheat and cause the air purifier to catch on fire.

Remedy:

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Refund Replace

Consumer Contact: Daikin toll-free at (888) 624-1908 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.daikin.com and click on “Important Safety Recall of Daikin Air Purifiers” for more information.
 

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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 625 in the United States and 125 in Canada

Description

This recall involves Daikin brand streamer portable air purifiers with model number MC75KSU. The air purifiers are portable and are designed to remove dust, particles and allergens from indoor air in the home or office. They are cream-colored and measure about 23 inches tall by 15 inches wide by 8 inches deep. “Daikin” is printed on the front of the units. The model number is located on a rating plate on the lower right side of the units.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled air purifiers and contact Daikin for a full refund or a free replacement air purifier.

Sold at

Goodman Manufacturing and other HVAC contractors to consumers and online at Amazon.com from December 2010 through October 2014 for about $540.

Manufacturer(s)

Daikin Industries Ltd, of Japan

Importer(s)

Daikin AC (America) Inc. and Goodman Manufacturing Company L.P., of Houston, Texas

Manufactured in

China

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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.

Remedy:

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Replace

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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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.

Remedy:

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Replace

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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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.”

Remedy:

View Details

Repair Refund

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

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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.

Remedy:

View Details

Replace

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

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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.

Remedy:

View Details

Repair Refund Replace

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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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.

 

Remedy:

View Details

Refund

 

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