Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou Recalls Children’s Nightgowns Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard (Recall Alert)

                      

The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Recall date: July 26, 2016

Recall number: 16-761                   

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  Girl’s Smocked Threads by C&L tunic nightgown

Recall Summary

Name of product: Children’s nightgowns
Hazard:

The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact:
Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou collect at 903-372-4414 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at cecilandlou@yahoo.com or online at www.cecilandlou.com and click on the “Product Recall” link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 65

Description

This recall involves girl’s Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou 100% cotton tunic nightgowns. They were sold in a pink and white checkered pattern with white piping trim in sizes 12 months to 8. The nightgowns have buttons on the center front and on each cuff at the wrist and a pocket on the left side of the chest. “C&L Smocked Threads by Cecil and Lou” is printed on a neck label.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled nightgowns away from children and return them to the firm for a full refund, including shipping, or a merchandise credit of $23. Cecil & Lou is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sold exclusively at

Online at www.cecilandlou.com from January 2016 through June 2016 for about $23.

Importer(s)

Smocked Threads by Cecil & Lou, of Tyler, Texas

Manufactured in

Vietnam

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Frigidaire and Kenmore Wall Ovens Recalled by Electrolux Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

                      

The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Recall date: July 26, 2016

Recall number: 16-759                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Electric wall ovens
Hazard:

The thermal switch on the ovens can malfunction due to improper manufacturing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
Consumers who purchased a Frigidaire oven should contact Electrolux toll-free at 888-360-8556 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or via email at web.productrecall@frigidaire.com. Consumers who purchased a Kenmore oven should call Sears at 800-659-7026 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT on Saturday or online at www.sears.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 1,000

Description

This recall involves Frigidaire and Kenmore-branded electric single and double wall ovens made by Electrolux. They were sold in black, white or stainless steel. The single ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 32 inches tall and 25 inches deep. The double ovens measure about 24 inches wide, 51 inches tall and 25 inches deep.  “Kenmore” or “Frigidaire” is printed below the oven window. The model and serial numbers are located on the left side trim on the inside of the oven. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:

Brand	Product	Model	Serial Numbers
Frigidaire	24” Electric Manual and Self Cleaning Wall Ovens	FFEW2415QWA	AF61206467
		FFEW2425QSA	AF61205416
Kenmore		790.40253410	AF60908622  through  AF61207264
		790.40259410	AF61106873  through  AF61106888
		790.40279410	AF61107422  through  AF61107457
		790.40282410	AF61301902 and AF61301928
		790.40283410	AF61106898  through  AF61208367
		790.40289410	AF61200994  through  AF61208403

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ovens and contact Electrolux or Sears to schedule a free inspection and free repair. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sold at

Frigidaire ovens were sold by Knie Appliance & TV, Inc., in Illinois from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,000 and $1,400. Kenmore ovens were sold exclusively at Sears stores nationwide and online at www.sears.com from March 2016 through April 2016 for between $1,400 and $2,100.

Manufacturer(s)

Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.

Manufactured in

U.S.

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Nestlé Waters North America Recalls AccuPure Water Dispensers Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

                      

The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and fire hazards.
                       

Recall date: July 15, 2016

Recall number: 16-757

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  Location of Model Number

Recall Summary

Name of product: AccuPure countertop filtered water dispensers
Hazard:

The water dispensers can overheat, causing internal parts to melt and smoke. This poses burn and fire hazards.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact:
Nestlé Waters toll-free at 844-899-3886 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.readyrefresh.com and click on “Safety & Storage” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 10,900

Description

This recall involves Nestlé Waters North America AccuPure countertop water filtration dispensers. The water dispensers are black and measure about 17.5 inches tall and 12.8 inches wide.  The units connect to the plumbing system, draw water from the system, filter the water and dispense hot and cold water through the unit.  “AccuPure” is printed on the front and side panels.  The model number is HCB215n and is printed on the back of the water dispensers.

Incidents/Injuries

Nestlé Waters has received seven reports of parts melting, smoking or burning. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug the water dispensers and stop using them. Nestlé Waters is contacting affected customers directly to schedule installation of a free replacement unit. Customers with questions should contact Nestlé Waters.

Sold at

These units were sold and rented to businesses nationwide for consumer use from January 2013 to May 2016 as part of individual service contracts that Nestlé Waters has with these customers.  A limited number of units were purchased by these customers for a list price of $599.99.The units are not sold or provided at retail.

Manufacturer(s)

MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.

Importer(s)

MTN Products Inc., of La Verne, Calif.

Distributor(s)

Nestlé Waters North America Inc., of Stamford, Conn.

Manufactured in

China

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Home Source Recalls Floor Lamps Due to Fire and Shock Hazards. The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets.

Recall date: July 14, 2016                   

Recall number: 16-224                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Floor lamps
                      
Hazard:

The lamps can short circuit due to defective sockets, posing fire and shock hazards.

                          
Remedy:

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Refund

                      
Consumer Contact:
Home Source toll-free at 888-660-5549 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homesourceind.com and click on the “Safety Notice” link for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 2,700

Description

This recall involves brown metal floor lamps with alabaster glass shades. They are illuminated with a single 100-watt light bulb and measure about 70 to 72 inches tall. The model numbers LMP4229, LMP4168 and LMP10771 can be found on the label at the bottom of the lamps.

Incidents/Injuries

Home Source has received three reports of the lamp’s sockets burning and smoking.  No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor lamps and contact Home Source for information on returning the lamps for a full refund.

Sold at

Small retail stores located in the New York metropolitan area and online at Amazon.com, Houzz.com, Target.com and Wayfair.com from February 2016 to April 2016 for about $60.

Importer(s)

Home Source Industries LLC, of East Rutherford, N. J.

Distributor(s)

Home Source Industries LLC, of East Rutherford, N. J.

Manufactured in

China

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Boscov’s Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

            

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.

Recall date: July 06, 2016

Recall number: 16-212                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard:

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy:

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Refund

Consumer Contact:
Boscov’s toll-free at 800-755-6391 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET or online at Boscovs.com and click on Customer Care and then Recall Notices for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 1,300

Description

This recall involves Orbit brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Boscov’s. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Orbit brand hoverboards were sold in the following colors: black, blue, gold, green, red and white.  “Orbit” is printed on a black sticker on the underside of the hoverboard.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Boscov’s to return their hoverboard for a full refund or a store credit.

Sold at

Boscov’s stores in the Mid-Atlantic region and online at boscovs.com from December 2015 through May 2016 for about $350.

Distributor(s)

Boscov’s Department Store LLC, of Reading, Pa.

Manufactured in

China

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Swagway Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

                      

                          

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.

Recall date: July 06, 2016

Recall number: 16-211                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard:

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
Swagway toll-free at 844-299-0625 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at https://swagway.com and click on Product Recall for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 267,000 (in addition, 5,000 units distributed in Canada)

Description

This recall involves the Swagway X1 Hands-Free Smartboard brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The Swagway brand X1 hoverboard has “Swagway” printed in the front and comes in gold, black, blue, green, red or pink.

Incidents/Injuries

There have been 42 incident reports of the battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards smoking, catching fire and/or exploding, including 16 reports of injuries, such as burns to neck, leg, and arm, or severe property damage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Swagway to return their unit to receive a repair or a credit toward the purchase of a UL 2272 certified Swagtron T1 or T3 model.

Sold at

Mass merchandisers, department stores, home improvement stores and others nationwide and online at Amazon.com, modells.com, swagway.com, target.com and other online retailers from September 2015 through March 2016 for between $400 and $500.

Manufacturer(s)

Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.

Importer(s)

Swagway LLC, of South Bend, Ind.

Manufactured in

China

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Hoverboard LLC Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

                      

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.

Recall date: July 06, 2016

Recall number: 16-210

                      

Recall Summary

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard:

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact:
Hoverboard LLC at 800-750-6714 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m MT Monday through Friday or online at www.thepowerboard.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 70,000

Description

This recall involves Powerboard brand self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards. The hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. Powerboard brand hoverboards model #PB-001 were sold in green, blue, black, red, white, chrome, gold chrome and pink, and can be identified by the POWERBOARD marking on the left side of the board.

Incidents/Injuries

There have been 27 reports of the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards overheating, sparking and smoking, including one report of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Hoverboard LLC to exchange their hoverboard for a free UL-certified replacement.

Sold at

Mall kiosks operated by Hoverboard LLC at 35 locations nationwide and online at Amazon.com and the powerboard.com from September 2015 through April 2016 for between $350 and $1,000.

Importer(s)

PSDI, of Orem, Utah

Distributor(s)

Hoverboard LLC, of Scottsdale, Ariz.

Manufactured in

China

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Yuka Clothing Recalls Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard

                      

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat.

Recall date: July 06, 2016

      

Recall Summary

Name of product: Self-balancing scooters/hoverboards
Hazard:

The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.

Remedy:

View Details

Refund

Consumer Contact:
Yuka Clothing toll-free at 800-616-0765 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email recall@yukaparis.com.
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Recall Details

Units

About 800

Description

This recall involves Wheeli, 2 Wheelz, Back to the Future, Mobile Tech, Hover Shark, NWS, X Glider and X Rider brand of self-balancing scooters, commonly referred to as hoverboards, that were sold by Yuka Clothing. Hoverboards have two wheels at either end of a platform and are powered by lithium-ion battery packs. The hoverboards were sold in various colors and do not have any brand labels on them. The hoverboards were sold with a key fob that turns the hoverboard on and off.

Incidents/Injuries

There have been two incident reports involving the recalled self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. One incident involved a hoverboard sparking. The second involved a hoverboard that turned off while a consumer was riding it. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled products and contact Yuka Clothing to return their hoverboard for a full refund.

Sold at

Yuka Clothing stores nationwide and online choxi.com, groupon.com, Starshop.com and zulily.com from June 2015 through May 2016 for between $400 and $900.

Manufacturer(s)

Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.

Importer(s)

Yuka Clothing, of Miami, Fla.

Manufactured in

China

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Winco Fireworks Recalls Black Cat Cone Fountains Due to Fire Hazard

                     

When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended.

                      

Recall date: July 01, 2016

Recall number: 16-207

Recall Summary                    

Name of product: Cone Fountain Fireworks
Hazard:

When ignited, the device can burst and spread sparks and pyrotechnic materials outward instead of upward as intended, posing fire and burn hazards to bystanders.

Remedy:

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RefundReplace

Consumer Contact:
Winco Fireworks toll-free (888) 697-2217 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.blackcatfireworks.com and click on “Community” then “Product Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 14,000

Description

This recall involves Black Cat Glitter fountain cones sold in packages of three. The cones have model number BC269 printed on the bottom of the packaging. The cone-shaped fireworks devices are approximately 6-inches tall and have the Black Cat logo on the packaging. The words “Crackling Glitter,” “Colorful Glitter” or “Gold Glitter” is printed in black type on the front of the cone.

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received three reports of the devices spraying outward. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately return the recalled fountains to the retailer where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Sold at

Fireworks retailers nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for about $9.

Importer(s)

Winco Fireworks International of Lone Jack, Mo.

Distributor(s)

Winco Fireworks International of Lone Jack, Mo.

Manufactured in

China

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