Denon Recalls Rechargeable Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

 

Recall date: September 20, 2016

Recall number: 16-267

Recall Summary

Name of product: HEOS 1 Go Pack rechargeable battery packs
Hazard:

The battery can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazards.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact: Denon toll-free at 844 -759-1987 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Saturday or online at https://usa.denon.com and click on “Product Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 3,400 (in addition, 240 were sold in Canada)

Description

This recall involves Denon’s HEOS 1 Go Pack lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs for wireless speakers. Only HEOS 1 Go Packs with a 10-character alpha-numeric serial number beginning with 5 or 601G91 and ending with 3517 through 4004 are included in the recall; the battery packs are black or white, hexagon-shaped and have four blue LED lights and a power button.  HEOS, the model and serial numbers are printed on the bottom.  Only the speaker battery is being recalled.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled battery packs and contact Denon for a free replacement battery pack, including shipping.

Sold at

Best Buy (Magnolia), Brookstone and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com from May 2015 through June 2016 for about $100.

Importer(s)

Denon Electronics (USA) LLC, of Mahwah, N.J.

Manufactured in

China

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Samsung Recalls Galaxy Note7 Smartphones Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

 
Recall date: September 15, 2016

Recall number: 16-266

Recall Summary

Name of product: Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones sold prior to September 15, 2016
Hazard:

The lithium-ion battery in the Galaxy Note7 smartphones can overheat and catch fire, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy:

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Refund Replace

Consumer Contact: Contact your wireless carrier or place of purchase, call Samsung toll-free at 844-365-6197 anytime, or go online at www.samsung.com.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 1 million

Description

This recall involves the Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone sold before September 15, 2016.  The recalled devices have a 5.7 inch screen and were sold in the following colors:  black onyx, blue coral, gold platinum and silver titanium with a matching stylus. Samsung is printed on the top front of the phone and Galaxy Note7 is printed on the back of the phone.

To determine if your phone has been recalled, locate the IMEI number on the back of the phone or the packaging, and enter the IMEI number into the online registration site www.samsung.com or call Samsung toll-free at 844-365-6197.

Incidents/Injuries

Samsung has received 92 reports of the batteries overheating in the U.S., including 26 reports of burns and 55 reports of property damage, including fires in cars and a garage.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and power down the recalled Galaxy Note7 devices purchased before September 15, 2016.  Contact the wireless carrier, retail outlet or Samsung.com where you purchased your device to receive free of charge a new Galaxy Note7 with a different battery, a refund or a new replacement device.  Go to www.samsung.com for more details.

Carrier/Retailer	Phone	Web
AT&T	1-800-331-0500	http://www.att.com/esupport/
Best Buy	1-888-237-7289	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/clp/galaxy-note7-information/pcmcat748302046994.c?id=pcmcat748302046994
Sprint	1-888-211-4727	http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-releases/
T-Mobile	1-844-275-9309	http://t-mo.co/Note7_Exchange
U.S. Cellular	1-888-944-9400	http://www.uscellular.com/about/
Verizon	1-800-922-0204	http://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/

Sold at

Wireless carriers and electronic stores nationwide, including AT&T, Best Buy, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon stores and online at www.samsung.com and other websites from August 2016 through September 2016 for between $850 and $890.

Manufacturer(s)

Samsung Electronics America Inc., of Ridgefield Park, N.J.

Manufactured in

South Korea and China

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GE Appliances Recalls Top-Loading Clothes Washers Due to Fire Hazard

Recall date: September 15, 2016

Recall number: 16-265

Recall Summary

Name of product: GE Profile™ top-loading clothes washers
Hazard:

An electrical component in the washers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact: GE Appliances toll-free at 877-830-9732 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.geappliances.com and click “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

In conjunction with

Units

About 222,000 (in addition, about 450 were sold in Canada)

Description

The recall involves three models of GE Profile high-efficiency top-loading clothes washers. The washers come in gold, gray and white and measure about four cubic feet. “GE Profile” is printed on the front of the washers. The model number is located on the rear cover of the washer’s backsplash, above the water valve connections. Recalled washers have the following model and serial number ranges:

Brand	Model	Serial Number
GE Profile	WPGT9350 WPGT9360 WPGT9150	All serial numbers included

Incidents/Injuries

GE Appliances has received 71 reports of internal washer components burning or catching fire, including three reports of fires resulting in about $129,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled washers and contact GE Appliances for a free repair.

Sold at

Best Buy, Lowe’s, Sears, The Home Depot and other stores nationwide from June 2003 through October 2011 for between $900 and $1,400.

Manufacturer(s)

GE Appliances, of Louisville, Ky.

Importer(s)

GEA Products, L.P., of Louisville, Ky.

Manufactured in

South Korea

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Polaris Recalls Ranger Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

 

Recall date: September 15, 2016

Recall number: 16-264

Recall Summary

Name of product: Polaris Ranger 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard:

The heat shield can fall off the vehicle, posing fire and burn hazards to riders.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact: Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off Road Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 42,500

Description

This recall involves all model year 2014 Polaris Ranger XP 900, XP 900 EPS, and CREW 900 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). The recalled ROVs were sold in a variety of colors and have either three or six seats and a rear box. “Ranger” is printed on the rear box, and “900” is printed on the hood of the ROVs. All 2014 Ranger 900 models and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall. To check for recalled vehicles by VIN, visit www.polaris.com.

Incidents/Injuries

Polaris has received 36 reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire, including reports of three minor burns and one sprained wrist.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Polaris is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Sold at

Polaris dealers nationwide from April 2013 through June 2014 for between $13,200 and $16,200.

Importer(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Distributor(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in

U.S. and Mexico

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Polaris Recalls RZR XP Turbo Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries; Includes Previously Recalled RZR Turbo ROVs

                      

                          

The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen.

Recall date: September 01, 2016

Recall number: 16-257                   

Recall Summary

Name of product: Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs)
Hazard:

The vehicles' engine can overheat and turbo system’s drain tube can loosen, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy:

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Repair

Consumer Contact:
Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.polaris.com and click on “Off-Road Safety Recalls” on the main page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 13,000 (including the 2, 230 vehicles previously recalled on December 2015.)

Description

This recall involves all model year 2016 Polaris RZR XP Turbo and RZR XP 4 Turbo recreational off-highway vehicles. The ROVs were sold in blue, gray, orange and red and have two or four seats and a rear box. “RZR” is printed on the rear box or on the right and left rear fenders and “Turbo” on the hood or on the right and left front fenders. “Polaris” is stamped onto the front grill. All model and Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) are included in this recall.
To check for recalled vehicles visit www.polaris.com.

Incidents/Injuries

Polaris has received 19 reports of the ROVs catching on fire, resulting in six reports of burn injuries. One of the reported fires occurred in Utah’s American Fork Canyon, which led to a young child suffering severe burns and 15 acres of forest land being destroyed.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ROVs and contact Polaris to schedule a free repair. Consumers will receive an extended warranty on each repaired RZR Turbo and a discount towards the purchase of a new vehicle.

Sold at

Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2015 through July 2016 for between $25,000 and $27,500.

Importer(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Distributor(s)

Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Manufactured in

U.S. and Mexico

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United Copper Recalls Metal Clad Cables Due to Fire and Shock Hazards (Recall Alert)

             

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

Recall date: August 30, 2016

Recall number: 16-769                            

Recall Summary

Name of product: Metal Clad (MC) aluminum armored cables
Hazard:

A damaged conductor coating can cause the cable to short circuit, posing fire and shock hazards.

Remedy:

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Replace

Consumer Contact:
United Copper toll-free at 866-866-5677 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.unitedcopper.com and click on Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details

Units

About 57,000

Description

This recall involves 250-foot and 1,000-foot metal clad aluminum armored cabling with date codes between August 2015 and November 2015. The cable is typically installed behind walls, connecting the circuit breaker panel to a 120-volt wall outlet or lighting switch. The date code is printed, in a MMMYY format (ex. Aug15), on the back side of the hang tag attached to the cabling at the time of purchase.

Incidents/Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact United Copper to schedule a free inspection to determine whether their cable is included in the recall. Consumers cannot safely identify or replace the recalled cable that is likely installed within the walls of the building.  United Copper is directly contacting distributors who purchased the recalled cable.

Sold at

Electrical distributors nationwide from August 2015 through November 2015 for about between $80 and $90 for the 250-foot reel, and between $310 and $370 for the 1000-foot reel.

Manufacturer(s)

United Copper Inc., of Denton, Texas

Manufactured in

U.S.

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Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 over battery flaw

After just two weeks on sale and 35 faulty phone batteries so far, Samsung issues a global recall and promises to replace every unit already sold.

Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 problems are just heating up.

The Korean electronics conglomerate on Friday said that because of a problem with the Galaxy Note 7 battery it would halt sales of the new device around the world and would recall and replace those phones already sold.

The company's flagship device has been on sale worldwide for just two weeks.
The recall comes at a critical time for Samsung, as Apple prepares to unveil its latest iPhone next Wednesday. If the problem persists, it could threaten the momentum Samsung has enjoyed over the last few months, fueled by the success of the Galaxy S7. With the well-received launch of the Note 7 last month and the Gear S3 smartwatch at the IFA trade show this week, the company was starting to get its swagger back.

"There's definitely damage done and the whole incident is detrimental to Samsung's image," said IDC analyst Tay Xiaohan. "The level of damage will depend on how Samsung addresses this issue quickly and solves the problem."

Samsung said it had received 35 separate reports worldwide tied to what it described only as a "battery cell issue." It is working with its suppliers to root out other "affected batteries" in the market.
In recent days, South Korean social media had seen a spate of people posting images of charred Galaxy Note 7 devices, claiming they had overheated or exploded.

The company also said it will voluntarily replace every Note 7 already in the market "over the coming weeks." Further details on the recall and on the replacement program are not yet known.
It's not the first time Samsung has had trouble with its Note line. Last year, users complained of a design flaw in the Note 5 that led to problems when the phone's stylus was inserted into the phone the wrong way.

Other mobile recalls include the Fitbit Force activity tracker and Nvidia's Shield tablet. But few have been as high profile as the Note 7. Rival Apple stared down its own "Antennagate" crisis in 2010, when iPhone 4 users complained of losing signal when the phone was held a certain way. But Apple never recalled the phone despite early calls for the company to take action.

The Note 7 recall eclipses both these issues. And with 1 million Note 7 devices reportedly already sold, replacing every phone sold will be a Herculean task and one that is expected to impact the company's bottom line.

Samsung will provide more instructions on the replacement process next week, but for now, the company is in damage control after pulling its hottest new phone from the shelves so quickly after launch.

Here's Samsung's statement:

Samsung is committed to producing the highest quality products and we take every incident report from our valued customers very seriously. In response to recently reported cases of the new Galaxy Note7, we conducted a thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue.
To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note7.
For customers who already have Galaxy Note7 devices, we will voluntarily replace their current device with a new one over the coming weeks. Instructions on the replacement process will be shared next week.
We acknowledge the inconvenience this may cause in the market but this is to ensure that Samsung continues to deliver the highest quality products to our customers. We are working closely with our partners to ensure the replacement experience is as convenient and efficient as possible.

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