E-Z-GO Recalls Gas-Powered Golf, Shuttle and Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall date: June 30, 2015

Recall number: 15-174

Recall Summary

Name of product: Golf cars, shuttles and off-road utility vehicles
Hazard:

The gas tank can leak, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact: E-Z-GO toll-free at (844) 725-7212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ezgo.com or www.cushman.com and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 8,200

Description

This recall involves E-Z-GO gas-powered TXT Fleet golf cars, E-Z-GO Freedom TXT, TXT2+2 and Valor golf cars, E-Z-GO Express, E-Z-GO Terrain and Cushman Shuttle vehicles with bench seats for the driver and passengers. The E-Z-GO Terrain and the Cushman Shuttle have a cargo bed on the back.  The recalled vehicles have date codes ranging from G2015 through L0515.  E-Z-GO or Cushman and the model name are printed on the side and front panels of the vehicles. Date codes are printed on a plate or label inside the cab below the driver’s seat.  The first letter of the date code identifies the month of production in sequence, with G corresponding to January and L to May. There is no letter I. The first two numbers in the date code identify the two-digit day of production and the final two numbers identify the two-digit year of production.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.

Sold at

E-Z-GO and Cushman dealers nationwide from January 2015 through May 2015 for between $5,300 and $12,100.

Manufacturer(s)

E-Z-GO, a division of Textron Inc. and Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Manufactured in

United States

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Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Recalled by PetSmart Due to Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

 

 

Recall date: June 19, 2015

Recall number: 15-167

Recall Summary

Name of product: Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters
Hazard:

An electrical problem with the aquarium heaters, poses a risk of fire or electrical shock to the consumer.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact: PetSmart toll-free at (888) 839-9638 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.petsmart.com and click on “Product Recalls” listed under “Shop With Us” category for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 112,200 (33,000 heaters were recalled in August 2014), About 4,800 in Canada

Description

This recall involves all 50-, 100-, 150-, 200- and 250-watt Top Fin brand plastic aquarium heaters sold between August 2014 and April 2015 with model numbers: HT50, HT100, HT150, HT200 or HT250. The black cylindrical-shaped heaters are about 1.5 inches in diameter and about 13 inches tall. “Top Fin Premium Aquarium Heater,” the model number and the heater's wattage are printed on the side of the heater near the top. The lot number is printed beneath the words “Made in China.” All lot numbers are included in this recall.

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received 13 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor shock, seven reports of the water tanks overheating and one report of property damage from an electrical shortage resulting in fire.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled heaters and return them to any PetSmart store for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at

PetSmart stores nationwide from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $25 and $40.

Importer(s)

PetSmart Inc., of Phoenix, Ariz.

Manufactured in

China

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Monogram Beverage Mugs Recalled by Tri-Vista Designs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kirklands

Recall date: June 11, 2015

Recall number: 15-161

Recall Summary

Name of product: Metallic Monogram Beverage Mugs
Hazard:

If used in the microwave, the metallic mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

 

Consumer Contact: Tri-Vista Designs toll-free at (870) 446-5126 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.trivistadesigns.com click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 10,000

Description

This recall involves 16-ounce white ceramic beverage mugs with metallic gold accents. A monogram letter A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, R, S or T is printed in gold on the mug. A sticker on the bottom of the mug has “UPC# 698617673962,” “SKU# 138837” and “Retail: $6.99.”

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received one report of a mug that began to spark while in the microwave. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs in the microwave, and return them to any Kirkland’s store for a full refund.

Sold exclusively at

Kirkland’s stores nationwide from March 2015 to May 2015 for about $7.

Importer(s)

Tri-Vista Designs Inc., of Deer, Ark.

Manufactured in

China

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— DeTech (@DeTechInc) June 9, 2015

Cree Recalls LED T8 Lamps Due to Burn Hazard

Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.

Recall date: June 04, 2015

Recall number: 15-159

Recall Summary

Name of product: Cree® LED T8 replacement lamps
Hazard:

Electrical arcing may cause the lamp to overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy:

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RefundReplace

Consumer Contact: Cree customer service toll-free at (888) 338-7883 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at T8LED@cree.com or online at www.cree.com and click on “Recalls” or go to www.cree.com/recall for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 700,000 in the U.S. (an additional 11,500 were sold in Canada)

Description

This recall involves Cree LED T8 lamps used indoors to replace traditional two pin T8 fluorescent tubes. The white lamps have a cylindrical shape and measure 48 inches long. The affected units are marked as “BT848 Series Lamp” with the product part number on the lamp itself or printed on a white label affixed to the lamp. A four digit date code is printed on the lamp under a statement that reads “Compatible with Instant Start, Rapid Start and Dimmable Electronic Ballasts.” Product numbers and UPC codes printed on the product packaging included in the recall are listed below:

CONSUMER Product Number	Description	UPC
BT848-17027FLW-BDG13-1C100	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 2700K – US	849665002932
BT848-17040FLW-BDG13-1C100	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K – US	849665002154

COMMERCIAL Product Number	Description
LEDT8P-48-21L-35K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 3500K
LEDT8P-48-21L-40K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 2100 Lm, 4000K
LEDT8P-48-17L-35K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3500K
LEDT8P-48-17L-40K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 4000K
LEDT8P-48-17L-30K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 3000K
LEDT8P-48-17L-50K	Linear LED T8 Replacement Lamp, 4 Ft, 1700 Lm, 5000K

Date Codes: Any of the above product numbers with any of the following date codes are affected: 3314, 3414, 3514, 3614, 3714, 3814, 3914, 4014, 4114, 4214, 4314, 4414, 4514, 4614, 4714, 4814, 4914, 5014, 5114, 5214, 0115, 0215, 0315, 0415, 0515, 0615, 0715, 0815, 0915, 1015, 1115, 1215, 1315, 1415, 1515, 1615.

Incidents/Injuries

Cree has received four reports of the lamps overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using, disconnect or switch off the fixture, remove the recalled T8 LED lamp, put it in a safe place and contact the firm to receive a full refund or replacement lamp.

Sold at

Sold at The Home Depot^® nationwide and to commercial lighting customers through electrical distributors from August 2014 through April 2015 for about $22 per tube.

Importer(s)

Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.

Distributor(s)

Cree Inc., of Durham, N.C.

Manufactured in

China

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Apple Recalls Beats Pill XL Portable Wireless Speakers Due to Fire Hazard

 

Recall date: June 03, 2015

Recall number: 15-156

Recall Summary

Name of product: Beats Pill XL speaker
Hazard:

The battery can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact: Apple Inc. online at www.apple.com or www.beatsbydre.com or www.apple.com/support/beats-pillxl-recall or contact Apple Support toll-free at (800) 275-2273 anytime for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 222,000 in the U.S. (and about 11,000 in Canada)

Description

This recall involves all Beats Pill XL portable, wireless speakers. The recalled products are plastic, capsule-shaped speakers about 4 inches tall by 13 inches wide by 4 inches deep with a plastic mesh grille on the front and a built-in carrying handle to the rear. The small “b” Beats logo is on the grille and “beatspillXL” is on the handle. The speakers come in five colors black, white, pink, metallic sky and titanium.

Incidents/Injuries

Apple has received eight reports of incidents of the speakers overheating, including one with a burn to a consumer's finger and one with damage to a consumer's desk.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Apple for a $325 Apple Store credit or electronic payment. Apple will provide a postage paid box for consumers to send their Pill XL speaker to Apple.

Sold at

Apple Retail Stores and major retail stores nationwide and online at Apple.com and Beatsbydre.com from January 2014 through June 2015 for about $300.

Importer(s)

Beats Electronics LLC, of Culver City, Calif. and Apple Inc., of Cupertino, Calif.

Manufactured in

China

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A.O. Smith Recalls John Wood Brand Oil-Fired Water Heaters Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

 

Recall date: June 02, 2015

Recall number: 15-155

Recall Summary

Name of product: John Wood oil-fired water heaters
Hazard:

The water heater’s combustion chamber can be misaligned and heat the exterior walls of the water heater instead of the water. Combustible material near the outside of the water heater can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:

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Consumer Contact: A.O. Smith toll free at (866) 880-4661 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.johnwoodwaterheaters.com and click on Recall Notices for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 250

Description

This recall involves John Wood brand 50 and 70 gallon oil-fired water heaters. The 50 gallon water heaters have model number JW517 and serial numbers from 1349A021678 through 1503A016643. The 70 gallon water heaters have model number JW717 and serial numbers from 1421M001517 through 436M000040. The water heaters are gray with “John Wood” printed in blue and white near the top.  The model number, size and serial numbers are printed on the rating plate near the top of the tank. Only oil-fired water heaters are included in this recall.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters and contact A.O. Smith for a free inspection and free replacement of misaligned water heaters.

Sold at

John Wood sales representatives to plumbers and consumers from January 2014 through March 2015 for about $1,500 to $2,500.

Manufacturer(s)

A.O. Smith Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

Manufactured in

United States

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Viking Range Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Burn Hazard

Recall date: May 21, 2015

Recall number: 15-144

Recall Summary

Name of product: Gas ranges
Hazard:

The ranges’ ovens can turn on by themselves, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact: Viking Range toll-free at (877) 929-2581, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information at the bottom right of the homepage for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 52,000 in the U.S. and about 8,300 in Canada

Description

This recall involves Viking Range freestanding gas ranges sold in stainless steel, black, white and 21 different colors and finishes. The ranges were sold in various surface configurations:  All burners or burners with griddle and/or grill. The ranges are about 36 inches tall to the top of the side trim, 30, 36, 48 or 60 inches wide and 24.5 inches deep to the end of the side panel.  The model and serial numbers can be found on a label in one of three locations:  On the bottom of the control panel above the door, on the front of the oven cavity below the control panel, or on the inside of the left side panel; which  can be seen by removing the left front grate and burner bowl. Consumers should only search for the model and serial number when the range is not hot. Model and serial numbers beginning with the following are included in this recall:

Model Numbers	Serial Numbers
VGIC306	All
VGIC308	All
VGIC366	All
VGIC368	All
VGIC486	All
VGIC488	All
VGIC530	All
VGIC536	All
VGCC530	From 040108 through 010313
VGCC536	From 110108 through 010913
VGCC548	From 020109 through 010913
VGCC560	From 050111 through 010313
VGSC530	From 063008 through 063014
VGSC536	From 113008 through 063014
VGSC548	From 030109 through 063014

Incidents/Injuries

Viking Range has received 75 reports of gas ranges turning on by themselves, including three reports of burns and four reports of property damage claims, with one claim resulting in a payment of $850.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact Viking Range to schedule a free in-home repair. While waiting for a free repair, consumers can contact Viking Range for steps to avoid a burn injury.

Sold at

ABT, Ferguson, Morrison, Pacific Sales, PC Richard & Son and other stores nationwide from July 2007 through June 2014 for between $4,000 and $13,000.

Manufacturer(s)

Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.

Manufactured in

United States

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