Thursday, October 15, 2015

Horizon Hobby Recalls E-flite Chargers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: October 15, 2015
Recall number: 16-008
  • Recalled E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger
    Recalled E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger
Name of product: E-flite Ultra Micro-4 AC/DC Battery Chargers
Hazard:
The chargers can overcharge the batteries and overheat, which could result in a fire, property damage and injury.
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 or online at www.horizonhobby.com and click on Product Recalls listed under the Support tab at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 1,300
Description
This recall involves the EFLC1105 E-flite Ultra Micro-4, 4x9W, AC/DC Battery Charger from E-flite. The charger has four independently functioning charge circuits with a LED status display. Each port can charge one 30–150mAh, 1S UM cell, a 1S MCPX cell, or one 120–300mAh 2S pack equipped with a JST-PH, 3-wire connector. The charger measures 5 inches tall by 7 inches wide by 1.5 inches deep.  The charger is blue with a gray, black and blue faceplate with white and black type. “Eflite Celectra UMX-$ Battery Charger” is printed across the center of the charger.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled chargers immediately and contact Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
Sold exclusively at
Horizon Hobby stores nationwide and online at www.HorizonHobby.com from March 2015 through June 2015 for about $70.
Importer(s)
Horizon Hobby LLC, of Champaign, Ill.
Manufactured in
China

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BRP Recalls Youth All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled Can-Am DS 90 model
 
Recall date: October 07, 2015
Recall number: 16-701

Recall Summary

Name of product: Youth Model Can-Am all-terrain vehicles
Hazard:
The fuel filter can break and leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.can-am.brp.com, click on “Off Road,” then “Owners,” “Safety” and then “Safety Recalls.”
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Recall Details

Units
About 240
Description
This recall is for the model years 2015 and 2016 Youth Model Can-Am TMDS 90TM and DS 90TMX® ATVs. The recalled vehicles have an engine size of 90 cubic centimeters. The vehicles came in black and yellow. “Can-Am DS” and the engine size are painted in white on both sides of the vehicle’s fairing. “Can-Am” appears in white letters on both sides of the seat.
Incidents/Injuries
BRP has received eight reports of the fuel filter breaking and leaking at dealerships. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP is notifying registered consumers directly about this recall.
Sold at
Can-Am dealers nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for between $2,800 and $3,800.
Importer(s)
BRP US Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured in
Vietnam

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

 RZR 900
Recall date: October 06, 2015
Recall number: 16-702

Recall Summary

Name of product: Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV)
Hazard:
The vehicles' fuel tank vent line can be misrouted, causing it to become pinched. This can cause the fuel tank to pressurize and leak fuel, 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 53,000 vehicles
Description
This recall involves the following model year 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV): RZR 900, RZR S 900, RZR 900 XC, RZR 4 900, RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles.

RZR 900s were sold in black, camouflage, red and white color schemes. RZR 900s have a “900” decal on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.

RZR 1000s were sold in black, blue, green, orange, red and white color schemes. RZR 1000s have a “1000 HO” decal on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.

RZR 900 and 1000 vehicles with the following model names and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are being recalled:

Model Year 2015 RZR 900 
Model Name
 VIN Range(s)
RZR 900
 4XAVBE874FB201435 through 4XAVAA878FB961699

and

3NSVBE870FF361395 through 3NSVBE875FF444241

VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges are included in the recall.
RZR S 900
RZR 4 900
RZR 900 XC

Model Year 2015 RZR 1000 
Model Name
 VIN Range
RZR XP 1000
 4XAVFE993FB207778 through 4XAVFE991FB962847

VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the range are included in the recall.
RZR XP 1000 Mudder
RZR XP4 1000

The VIN is on the driver's side rear frame tube, behind the PVT cover. Not all VINs in the ranges are included in this recall.

A complete list of recalled vehicles including VINs is available at www.polaris.com.
Incidents/Injuries
Polaris has received four reports of RZR 900s with fuel leaks and two reports of the vehicles catching on fire, one of which included a minor burn injury to a consumer. The company received 25 reports of RZR 1000s with fuel leaks. No injuries reported for RZR 1000s.
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 July 2014 through August 2015. Polaris RZR 900s sold for about $12,800 to $18,300. Polaris RZR 1000s sold for about $20,300 to $23,500. 
Distributor(s)
Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.
Manufactured in
United States and Mexico

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Sportsmans Guide Recalls Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Hunting Blinds Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

Guide Gear Deluxe Spring Steel Blind Model #NW400GG
Recall date: October 06, 2015
Recall number: 16-700

Recall Summary

Name of product: Pop-up Hunting Blinds
Hazard:
Blinds are not made of flame-resistant materials, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Sportsmans Guide at 800-888-5222 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.sportsmansguide.com and click on Safety Recalls for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 17,000
Description
The recalled blinds have a spring-loaded steel frame and a camouflage-colored heavy-duty 150-denier nylon shell with a full-side zipper door, three large full-zip windows and four porthole-style windows with shoot-through mesh. The Guide Gear Ground Pop-up Blinds measure 60” x 60” x 66” fully assembled. They fold down to 24” x 2” and fits into a black backpack carry bag. The blinds weigh 14 lbs. The Magnum Spring-loaded Steel Hunting Ground Blinds measure 84” x 72” x 78” fully assembled. They fold down to 24” x 4” and fit into a black backpack carry bag. The blinds weigh 20 lbs.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the blinds and contact Sportsman Guide for a free replacement. Sportsman Guide is contacting consumers directly.
Sold exclusively at
The Sportsmans Guide outlet stores and online at www.sportsmansguide.com from January 2013 through July 2015 for between $50 and $100.
Importer(s)
The Sportsmans Guide, of South St. Paul. Minn.
Manufactured in
China

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Shivvers Recalls Country Clipper Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

 Edge XLT Zero Turn Mower
Recall date: September 30, 2015
Recall number: 15-755

Recall Summary

Name of product: Riding lawn mowers
Hazard:
The gas cap threads do not align with threads of the fuel tanks opening, which can allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Country Clipper at 800-344-8237 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.countryclipper.com and click on “Recall” on the left side of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units
About 450
Description
This recall involves Edge, Edge XLT and Wrangler lawn mowers. The red riding lawn mowers have a gray seat with a foam cushion, black arm rests and either black or gray joystick or twin lever steering.  “Country Clipper” and the model name appear in black letters on the front under the seat and on the sides of the lawn mower. Recalled Country Clipper model numbers are as follows. The model number is located on a silver metal plate on the mower’s side rail.

Edge   Edge XLT  Wrangler
 2348KOJ-410  2448KAJ-455  1841KAJ-140
 2452KAJ-410  2452KAJ-455  2348KOJ-140
 2652KOJ-410  1452KAT-455  2352KOJ-140
 21548KAJ-410  2460KAJ-455  21548KAJ-140
   2460KAT-455  21552KAJ-140
   2648KOJ-455  
   2652KOJ-455  
   2660KOZJ-455  
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the lawn mowers and contact a Country Clipper Dealer to schedule a free repair. Shivvers is contacting owners of the recalled lawn mowers directly.
Sold at
Country Clipper lawn mower dealerships nationwide from June 2015 to September 2015 for between $4,000 and $6,600.
Manufacturer(s)
Shivvers Manufacturing Inc., of Corydon, Iowa
Manufactured in
United States

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Fujitsu America Recalls Battery Packs for Fujitsu Notebook Computers Due to Fire Hazard

 Recalled notebook computer battery pack
Recall date: September 24, 2015
Recall number: 15-249

Recall Summary

Name of product: Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs
Hazard:
The battery packs can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: Fujitsu at 800-838-5487 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.fujitsu.com/us and click on “Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement” for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

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Units
About 300 (in addition, about 5 were sold in Canada)
Description
This recall involves Fujitsu lithium ion battery packs sold or provided as replacement battery packs for the following Fujitsu notebook computers: Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580. The battery packs were also sold separately. The black battery packs measure about 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on the white battery label. The notebook computer’s model number is printed on a label on the bottom of the notebook.
Incidents/Injuries
Fujitsu has received three reports of the battery packs catching fire, including two in Japan and one in China and causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately turn off their Fujitsu notebook computer, remove the battery pack and contact Fujitsu for a free replacement battery pack. Consumers can continue to use their Fujitsu notebook computer without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter and power cord.
Sold at
Online at www.shopfujitsu.com and other Web retailers from August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.
Importer(s)
Fujitsu America Inc., of Sunnyvale, Calif.
Manufactured in
Japan

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Thursday, October 1, 2015

BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

 Bosch dishwasher model and serial number location
Recall date: October 01, 2015
Recall number: 16-003

Recall Summary

Name of product: Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador Dishwashers
Hazard:
The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumer Contact: BSH Home Appliances Repair Hotline toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Sunday or the brand Web site for more information.
Bosch  www.bosch-home.com/us and click on Support, then Safety Notices
Gaggenau  www.gaggenau.com/us and click on Support, then Safety Notices
Kenmore www.sears.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page
Thermador www.thermador.com and click on Support, then Safety Notices
Media Contact: BSH Home Appliances Corporation at 310-552-4114
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

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Units
About 149,000 (in addition, about 45,000 were sold in Canada)
Description
This recall involves power cords supplied with certain Bosch, Gaggenau, Kenmore Elite and Thermador brand dishwashers that were manufactured from January 2008 through December 2013. Model and serial numbers are located on the top side of the dishwashers’ inner door panels. The following brands, models and serial numbers are being recalled:

Brand
 Model # beginning with
 Serial # range
Bosch
 SGE63E, SGV63E, SHE68E, SHE7ER, SHE8ER,  SHE9ER, SHE9PT,  SHV58E, SHV68E, SHV7ER, SHV9ER, SHV9PT, SHX58E,  SHX5ER, SHX68E, SHX7ER, SHX8ER, SHX9ER, SHX9PT,  SPE5ES,  SPV5ES, SPX5ES
 FD 8801 - FD 9312
Gaggenau

 DF2417,  DF2607, DF2617
 FD 8904 – FD 9312
Thermador

 DWHD64,  DWHD65
 FD 8908  -  FD 9312
 


Model # beginning with
 Serial # beginning with
Kenmore Elite
 630.13003,  630.13023, 630.13993, 630.14003
 010 or 013
Incidents/Injuries
BSH Home Appliances has received 10 reports of the electrical cord overheating, including five reports of fire resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Sold at
Appliance and specialty retailers, department stores, authorized builder distributors, home improvement stores nationwide and online between January 2009 and May 2014 for between $850 and $2600.
Importer(s)
BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Irvine, Calif.
Manufactured in
Germany

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