Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard

                      

Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.

Recall date: August 25, 2016

Recall number: 16-253

            

  

Recall Summary

Name of product: Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations
Hazard:

Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard.

Consumer Contact:
Whirlpool Corporation at 800-990-6254 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com. Consumers can also visit www.whirlpool.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 15,200

Description

This recall involves Whirlpool brand microwave hood combinations. The microwave ovens were sold in stainless steel, black and white. Model numbers and serial numbers are located on the inside of the unit, above the oven cavity on the left hand side. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall:

Model Numbers	Serial Numbers
WMH53520CS	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH53520CW	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH53520CB	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH53520CE	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH53520CH	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH73521CS	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH73521CW	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH73521CB	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH73521CE	TR33500000 to TR34899999
WMH73521CH	TR33500000 to TR34899999

A complete list of model and serial numbers included in this recall is posted on the firm’s website at http://repair.whirlpoolcorp.com.

Incidents/Injuries

Whirlpool has received five reports of incidents, including one home fire, two fires involving the surrounding cabinets, one report of smoke, and one report of a burning odor.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled microwaves, unplug the units and contact Whirlpool for a free replacement product.

Sold at

Best Buy, HH Gregg, Lowes, Sears and other home improvement, home appliance and retail stores and by homebuilders nationwide from January 2014 through April 2016 for between $370 and $470.

Manufacturer(s)

Whirlpool Corporation, of Benton Harbor, Mich.

Manufactured in

China

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All Power Portable Generators Recalled by J.D. North America Due to Explosion, Fire and Burn Hazards

                      

The fuel tank can leak.

Recall date: August 25, 2016

Recall number: 16-250                           

Recall Summary

Name of product: All Power portable gasoline generators
Hazard:

The fuel tank can leak, posing explosion, fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact:
J.D. North America toll-free at (844) 287-4655 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at apggrecall@jdna.com, or online at www.allpoweramerica.com and click on the APGG Recall link for more information.
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Recall Details                                                   

Units

About 12,000 (in addition, 300 were sold in Mexico)

Description

This recall involves All Power portable gasoline generators with model numbers APGG6000 and APGG7500.  The black and red generators have a black fuel tank on top of the units. Model APGG6000 generators are rated at 6,000 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600055 3 and serial number JD29014S18035 through JD29014U020742. Model APGG7500 generators are rated at 7,500 watts and have UPC code 8 4676600056 0 and serial number JD42014S16027 through JD42014T210606. The model number is located on both sides of the unit. The UPC code and serial number can be found on a silver plate on the upper right hand-side of the back side panel.

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received 21 reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact J.D. North America to schedule a free replacement fuel tank, including installation.

Sold at

Big Sandy Superstores, Family Farm & Home, Inc., Home Owners Bargain Outlet, Mills Fleet Farm Corp., Nexcom West Coast and other stores nationwide and online at Bluestem.com, BrandsmartUSA.com, HomeDepot.com, hoboonline.com, jbtoolsales.com and other online retailers from March 2014 through May 2016 for between $510 and $725.

Importer(s)

J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.

Distributor(s)

J.D. North America Corp., of Charlotte, N.C.

Manufactured in

China

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Crownplace Brands Recalls Kerosene Lamp Burners Due to Burn and Fire Hazards

                

The burner’s threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base.

Recall date: August 23, 2016

Recall number: 16-246                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Lamp burners
Hazard:

The burner’s threads can disengage, allowing the burner to disconnect from the base, posing burn and fire hazards to the user.

Remedy:

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Consumer Contact:
Crownplace Brands at 800-457-5267 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at info@aladdinlamps.com or online at www.aladdinlamps.com for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 500

Description

This recall involves Crownplace Brands’ Aladdin MaxBrite kerosene lamp burners. The solid brass lamp burners measure about four inches tall and three inches in diameter. The burner thread is about 3/8 inches long (about 9mm). “Aladdin MAXBrite500” is printed on the burner knob. The patent number is 3551086. “Aladdin” and the patent number are printed on the barrel of the burner.

Incidents/Injuries

The firm has received one report of thread failure, resulting in a first degree burn.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp burners and contact Crownplace Brands for a free replacement.

Sold at

Hardware and antique stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from July 2015 through July 2016 for between $100 and $400. The lamp burners were sold separately and as part of a lamp assembly.

Distributor(s)

Crownplace Brands Ltd, of Dalton, Ohio

Manufactured in

China

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John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

John Deere Recalls High-Performance Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert)

The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard.

Recall date: July 28, 2016

Recall number: 16-763

        

Recall Summary

Name of product: Utility vehicles
Hazard:

The fuel hose could leak or separate when the fuel system is pressurized, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
Deere & Company at 800-537-8233 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or online at www.deere.com and click on “Recall Information” on the drop-down menu under “Services & Support” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 240

Description

This recall involves John Deere High-Performance Gator™ RSX860i TB and RSX860i TE utility vehicles manufactured in June 2016 with serial numbers beginning with 1M0860T. The recalled utility vehicles are four-wheel with side-by-side seating for two people and have a green hood and yellow rims. A complete list of serial numbers included in this recall is on the firm’s website. The model number is printed on the hood and John Deere is printed on the cargo box. The serial number is located on the frame at the rear of the machine above the hitch.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer for a free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Sold at

John Deere dealers nationwide from June 2016 through July 2016 for between $12,300 and $14,000.

Manufacturer(s)

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

Manufactured in

U.S.

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Lekker Recalls Patriot Power Generators Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively Online at 4Patriots.com

                      

The battery sold with the generator can catch fire.

Recall date: July 28, 2016

Recall number: 16-234

                       

Recall Summary

Name of product: Patriot Power Generator 1500 watt
Hazard:

The battery sold with the generator can catch fire, posing a fire hazard to the user or bystanders.

Remedy:

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Consumer Contact:
4Patriots at 800-680-8504 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.lekkerproducts.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 2,200

Description

The recall involves the 1,500 watt Patriot Power Generators. The generators were sold in black or dark blue with “Patriot Power Generator” printed on the right side of the unit. The recalled generators have serial numbers U14040001 through U14041092 and U14110001 through U14111092 printed on a sticker in the upper right hand corner of the rear panel of the unit. The generators measure about 18 inches long by 10 inches wide by 12 inches tall.

Incidents/Injuries

Lekker has received 13 reports of generator fires, two reports of generators that began to smoke and one report of an unusual noise or odor from the generator. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact 4Patriots for instructions on receiving a free replacement generator.

Sold exclusively online by

Online at www.4patriots.com from November 2014 through April 2015 for about $2,000.

Importer(s)

Lekker LLC, of Lindon, Utah

Manufactured in

China

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Inovonics Recalls Pendants, Universal Transmitters and Receivers Due to Alarm Failure

                      

The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency.

Recall date: July 26, 2016

Recall number: 16-760                    

Recall Summary

Name of product: Inovonics pendant transmitters, universal transmitters and add-on receivers
Hazard:

The transmitters and receivers can fail to send or receive a signal for help in an emergency.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact:
Inovonics at 800-782-2709 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.inovonics.com and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 5,500

Description

This recall involves Inovonics transmitters and receivers. These beige devices transmit or receive signals for emergency call systems in senior independent and assisted living communities, as well as security monitoring systems in commercial buildings and some luxury residences. Recalled models include EN1210, EN1223S, EN1233S and EN4232MR. The EN1223S and EN1233S wireless pendant transmitters allow users to push a button to summon assistance. “Inovonics” is printed on all the devices except on model EN1223S. The model number appears on a label on the back of the device. The date code is printed on the carton label and on the circuit board inside the device.

Model Number	Placement	Function	Carton Date Code	Date Codes on Printed Circuit Board Label Inside Device
EN1210	Mounted on door/window frame	Alarm sent if door or window is opened	16075	16074 16075
EN1223S	Worn on neck, wrist or belt	Allows user to push button to summon assistance	16075	16071
			16083	16077 16080 16081
EN1233S	Worn on neck or belt	Allows user to push button to summon assistance	16073	16072
EN4232MR	Mounted on wall	Receives messages from Inovonics transmitters	16077	16075 16076

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled transmitters and receiver and contact Inovonics for a free replacement. All known purchasers have been notified directly by the firm.

Sold at

Authorized Inovonics dealers and distributors nationwide from March 2016 through June 2016 for between $105 and $700.

Manufacturer(s)

Inovonics, of Louisville, Colo.

Manufactured in

U.S.

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