American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

Washington, D.C.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2012 Release #13-068

Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 628-6344 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

American Mattress Manufacturing Recalls Renovated Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Mattresses and mattresses with foundations

Units: About 1,500

Manufacturer: American Mattress Manufacturing, of Atlanta, Ga.

Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves American Mattress Manufacturing’s renovated (rebuilt) twin, full, queen and king-size mattresses, and mattresses with built-in Bunkie boards. The used mattresses were stripped to the springs and rebuilt by American Mattress Manufacturing in a variety of fabrics and colors. The recalled mattresses have a yellow tag with “American Mattress Mfg. Co., 1899 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30315.” Rebuilt mattresses with a federal tag, indicating they meet the federal mattress flammability standard, are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Bren-Wil Mattress Wholesale, Millbrook, Ala.; A&R Furniture, Macon, Ga.; Ahnn’s Mattress, Hampton, Ga.; Blair Village Pawn Shop, Atlanta, Ga.; E&S Mattress Discount, Columbus, Ga.; General Furnishing, Loganville, Ga.; HRC Furniture, Jackson, Ga.; Mattress for Less, Macon, Ga.; Mattress 4 Sale, Riverdale and Forest Park, Ga.; Starlite Furnishing, Chamblee, Ga.; Mega Mattress Outlet, Jackson, Miss. from December 2010 through September 2011 for between $30 and $200.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately contact American Mattress Manufacturing and arrange to have the recalled mattress sets picked up, rebuilt to be compliant with the federal flammability standards and returned to the consumer.

Consumer Contact: American Mattress Manufacturing; toll-free at (855) 628-6344, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.americanmattressmfg.com and click on the recall link for more information.

Recalled American Mattress Manufacturing mattresses
Recalled American Mattress Manufacturing mattresses

Yellow label on recalled American Mattress Manufacturing mattresses

Enesco Recalls Shelly's Diner Collectible Due to Fire Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

Washington, D.C.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2012 Release #13-067

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 436-3726 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Enesco Recalls Shelly's Diner Collectible Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Shelly's Diner® Collectible Ceramic

Units: About 1,600

Distributor: Enesco, LLC, of Itasca, Ill.

Hazard: The diner's power adapter can overheat and melt the adapter's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Enesco has received two reports of power adapters partially melting due to overheating. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Description: The recalled product is part of the Department 56 Original Snow Village collection of lighted buildings and comes with a traditional power cord that lights the interior and a separate power adapter that lights the exterior. The collectible is a ceramic building shaped like a diner and is approximately 10 1/4 inches long by 6 1/4 inches high and 4 1/2 inches deep. This recall includes diners with date codes 03 12 JP01 or 05 12 JP01 stamped on the bottom of the diner.

Sold at: Holiday stores and gift shops nationwide and online at amazon.com from July 2012 through September 2012 for about $120.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the diner's power adapter and contact Enesco for a free replacement adapter or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Enesco, LLC at (800) 436-3726 from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday CT or online at www.department56.com/recall for more information.

Shelly's Diner Collectible	Power Adapter
Stamps on the bottom of the ceramic product

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

Catalina Outdoor Fireplace Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Burn and Laceration Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

Washington, D.C.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2012 Release #13-072

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 287-3232 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Catalina Outdoor Fireplace Recalled by Christmas Tree Shops Due to Burn and Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Catalina Outdoor Fireplace

Units: About 2,000

Importer: Nantucket Distributing Co., Inc. of Middleboro, Mass.

Hazard: The glass components of the Catalina Outdoor Fireplace can break when a fire is lit posing a burn and laceration hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Christmas Tree Shops received three reports of the glass component of the outdoor fireplace breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The Catalina Outdoor Fireplace is free standing and constructed of glass and black metal. The 21 1/4 in. square base sits on short legs. Black corner pieces hold the glass sides with one hinged side to add logs. It has a square, vented top lid and stands about 30" tall. The model number CT840BL appears on the outside of the packaging and on the instruction manual.

Sold at: Christmas Tree Shops retail locations from September 2011 to October 2012 for about $130.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor fireplace and return it to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 any time, or online at www.christmastreeshops.com and go to the link Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the homepage.

Catalina Outdoor Fireplace

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

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Fu San Machinery Recalls Low Lead Ball Valves Installed in Flammable Gas Lines Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

Washington, D.C.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 11, 2012 Release #13-064

Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 779-9200 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Fu San Machinery Recalls Low Lead Ball Valves Installed in Flammable Gas Lines Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Low Lead Ball Valve/Shut-Off Gas Valves

Units: About 163,000

Importer/Distributor: Aqualine, of Corona, Calif.; AY McDonald Manufacturing Co., of Dubuque, Iowa; FNW, of Portland, Ore.; Hodes Co., of Kansas City, Mo.; Legend, of Auburn Hills, Mich; Leonard Valve, of Cranston, R.I. and Mueller of Memphis, Tenn.

Manufacturer: Fu San Machinery Co. Ltd., of Taiwan

Hazard: The valves can crack and cause gas to leak. This poses fire and explosion hazards.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves seven brands of sweat and threaded, low lead ball valves used in flammable gas piping systems used in commercial or residential settings. They are brass shut-off valves assembled with pipe lines of 3/4 inch and 1 inch and have a date code 1103 through 1112, in YYMM format, where YY is the year and MM is the month. The date code is located under the valve handle. The pipe size is marked on the body of the valve. Fu San's logo and the "O" marking designated for low lead valves are marked on the valves' neck under where the handle assembles. The word "Taiwan" appears on the handle as a country of origin marking. The valves were sold under the following brand names and model numbers:

Brand Name	Model Number	Valve Dimensions/ Sweat or Threaded Valves
Aqualine	BBV-075-LF	3/4 inch/Threaded
	BBV-075S-LF	3/4 inch/Sweat
	BBV-100-LF	1 inch/Threaded
	BBV-100S-LF	1 inch/Sweat
AY McDonald	72032S	3/4 inch/Sweat
	72032T	3/4 inch/Threaded
FNW	FNWX410AF	3/4 inch/Threaded
	FNWX410AG	1 inch/Threaded
	FNWX411F	3/4 inch/Sweat
	FNWX411G	1 inch/Sweat
Hodes Co.	40-642	1 inch/Threaded
	40-662	1 inch /Threaded
	40-677	3/4 inch/Sweat
	40-687	3/4 inch/Sweat
	40-678	1 inch/Sweat
	40-688	1 inch/Sweat
Legend	T1002NL	1 inch/Threaded
Leonard Valve	83503	3/4 inch/Sweat
	83504	1 inch/Sweat
	83538	3/4 inch/Threaded
	83539	1 inch/Threaded
Mueller	107-844NL	3/4 inch/Sweat

Sold by: Fu San Machinery directly to seven distributors nationwide from April 2011 through January 2012 for between $13 and $20.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should turn off the gas supply until a replacement gas valve has been professionally installed. Consumers should contact Danville Sales which, on behalf of Fu San Machinery, will provide compensation of $300 to reimburse customers for costs incurred to remove and return the valve and for purchasing and installing a replacement valve. The affected valve should be returned to the Danville Sales Office for Fu San Machinery with a photo depicting the valve in the gas line before removal and showing the date code on the valve, along with the address and details of the location where the valve was installed. The requested information, the recalled valve, and the consumer name and address should be sent to the address in the Consumer Contact paragraph. Upon receipt, Fu San will reimburse customers in the amount of $300.

Consumer Contact: Danville Sales Office for Fu San Machinery, 1101 N. Kings Hwy, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; toll-free at (855) 779-9200, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.fsvalve.com.tw, then click on the Safety Recall Notice button for more information.

Valve Front Side





Valve Back Side





Valve Handle with Date Code

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

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Gas Fireplace Inserts Recalled by Jotul North America Due to Electrical Shock and Burn Hazards

NEWS from
CPSC and HC

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 4, 2012 Release #13-055

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 797-5912 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Jotul and Scan gas fireplace inserts

Units: About 1,200 in the United States and 50 in Canada

Manufacturer: Jotul North America, of Gorham, Maine

Hazard: The fireplace insert's electrical wiring can come into contact with the metal rating plate on the insert, posing electrical shock and burn hazards to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an electric shock and burn injury with the recalled fireplace inserts.

Description: This recall involves four models of Jotul and Scan brand gas fireplace inserts. These inserts fit into existing vented fireplaces providing a variety of fireplace effects fueled by natural gas or liquid propane. The fireplace inserts are cast iron or steel and have a glass front, ceramic fiber logs, a gas burner and an electrical cord. They measure about 17 inches by 32 inches. The model and serial numbers are located on a metal rating plate inside the bottom front panel of the fireplace insert.

Model Names	Model Numbers	Serial Numbers
Jotul GI 450 DVII	350860	30001 through 31056
Jotul GI 450 DV TSI	350861
Scan 45i	350862	1001 through 1182
Scan 45i TSI	350866

Sold at: Independent specialty fireplace and stove stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2010 through September 2012 for about $2,200.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled gas fireplace inserts before checking the unit's model and serial numbers. Contact the store where purchased or Jotul directly to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Jotul North America; at (800) 797-5912, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.jotul.com and click on Consumer Bulletin for more information.

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1735

Jotul North America fireplace insert




Scan fireplace insert

 

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Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Communications

Washington, D.C.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2012 Release #13-047

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3353 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Harbor Freight Tools Recalls Cordless Drill Due to Fire and Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Cordless Drill

Units: About 108,000

Importer: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.

Hazard: The black trigger switch on the 19.2v cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Harbor Freight Tools has received one report of a drill overheating and burning through the handle of the unit, which resulted in a consumer receiving a minor injury.

Description: This recall involves Harbor Freight Tools Cordless Drills, model number 96526. The drills are blue and black and have a black trigger switch. They have a 19.2v rechargeable battery pack. The drill's model number is located on a yellow label on the left side of the drill. "Made in China" appears in black and red lettering on a yellow warning sticker located on the right side of the unit.

Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, via catalog and online at www.harborfreight.com from April, 2008 through May 2012 for between $27 and $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled drill immediately, remove the rechargeable battery and contact Harbor Freight Tools to receive a free replacement drill.

Consumer Contact: Harbor Freight Tools; toll-free at (800) 444-3353, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.harborfreight.com and click on Recall Safety Information under Customer Service for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recalls@harborfreight.com

Left side view of the drill




Right side view of the drill




Drill and separated battery pack

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx.

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Direct Selling Companies Donate More Than $16.6 Million to TODAY Show Toy and Gift Drive

Contact: Amy Robinson

202-452-8866 arobinson@dsa.org
Direct Selling Companies Donate More Than $16.6 Million to TODAY Show Toy and Gift Drive

Washington, D.C. (Nov. 19) – The Direct Selling Association helped kick off the 19th Annual TODAY Show Holiday Toy and Gift Drive this morning by presenting the direct selling industry’s donation live in Rockefeller Plaza.

Nineteen direct selling companies donated a total of more than $16.6 million in products and cash to the Toy Drive. Of the 19 participating companies, at least 10 will be featured in their own spots on the TODAY Show during the holiday season. In its nine years of participation, DSA member companies have donated more than $100 million in products, services and cash to the Toy Drive.

Participating companies donated items from books, stuffed animals and fashion accessories to clothing and toiletries for children and families across the country.

"The TODAY Show Holiday Gift Drive is just one example each year of how direct selling serves as a force for good in our communities, across the country and throughout the world," said Amy Robinson, DSA’s Chief Marketing Officer. "Every day, direct sellers help others achieve their goals through the products and opportunities they offer, but their involvement in charitable and philanthropic activities reinforces the positive impact direct selling has on millions of lives each year."

The TODAY Show Toy Drive is a project of the Today Show Charitable Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are matched with the needs of more than 200 organizations with which the Today Show Charitable Foundation works. As part of this year’s Toy Drive, DSA member companies will send items to dozens of organizations in states from California to New York.

The following direct selling companies donated products to this year’s Toy Drive:

• 4Life (www.4life.com)

• Amway (www.amway.com)

• Arbonne (www.arbonne.com)

• Avon (www.avon.com)

• Blessings Unlimited (www.myblessingsunlimited.net)

• CUTCO (www.cutco.com)

• DeTech (www.detech.com)

• Essential Bodywear (www.essentialbodywear.com)

　
• Initials, Inc. (www.initials-inc.com)

• lia sophia (www.liasophia.com)

• Mary Kay Inc. (www.marykay.com)

• PartyLite (www.partylite.com)

• SeneGence (www.senegence.com)

• Shaklee (www.shaklee.com)

• Signature HomeStyles (www.signaturehomestyles.com)

• Stampin’ Up! (www.stampinup.com)

• Team National (www.bign.com)

• Thirty-One Gifts (www.thirtyonegifts.com)

• Vantel Pearls (www.vantelpearls.com)
Sales of DeTech Fire Alarms were used to fund this donation!

About the Direct Selling Association: The Direct Selling Association is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. Among its more than 240 active and pending members are companies selling both via a party-plan method and in the traditional person-to-person style. In 2011, U.S. direct sales were more than $29.8 billion with nearly 16 million direct sellers nationwide. The vast majority are independent business people – micro-entrepreneurs – whose purpose is to sell the product/service of the company they voluntarily choose to represent. Approximately 90 percent of direct sellers operate their business part-time. For more information on direct selling, DSA and its Code of Ethics, please visit the DSA website at www.dsa.org.