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Archive for the ‘Product Safety Recall’ Category

Wireless Headset Batteries Recalled by GN Netcom Due to Fire Hazard

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

wireless-headset-2008-10.jpgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with GN Netcom Inc. announced a voluntary recall of the GN9120 Wireless Headsets. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

There were about 525,000 of these units sold in the U.S. and an additional 675,000 were sold outside the U.S.

According to the CPSC an internal short circuit can cause the lithium-ion polymer batteries to overheat, posing a fire hazard. GN Netcom has received 10 reports of incidents involving overheating, including three reports of open flames and property damage to furniture on which the headsets were resting. An additional 37 reports of overheating, three reports of open flames and one report of second degree burns, requiring medical attention, was received outside the U.S.

This recall involves GN9120 wireless headsets with ATL lithium-ion polymer batteries. The headsets are intended primarily for professional use in offices and call centers. The product is sold with three components: a base station, headset and power adapter. “GN Netcom” or “GN9120″ is printed on the base station and headset. The affected batteries have part number 603028 and have a white plastic enclosure. The batteries are labeled “Made by ATL (Amperex Technology Ltd.)” and “(ATL P/N 603028).” Batteries sold as a replacement part are labeled “GN9120 battery replacement kit.”

These units were sold through GN Netcom, authorized distributors and resellers nationwide from January 2005 through September 2008 for between $150 and $350 as part of the GN9120 headset and about $20 as a replacement part.

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled headsets. Consumers should contact GN Netcom to receive a replacement battery. For additional information, contact GN Netcom at (877) 803-6467 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday ET, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jabra.com.

 


Portable Generators Recalled For Fire Hazard

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

About 13,000 portable generators have been recalled by General Power Products LLC, of Loveland, Ohio because the generator’s fuel valve can be damaged by the cover plate during shipment and cause a fuel leak and fuel spillage during use, posing a fire hazard to consumers.General Power Products has received 14 reports of damaged fuel valves. No injuries have been reported.This recall includes the General Power Products 6000 Watt portable generator and the Poulan Pro 6000 Watt portable generator with serial numbers 060400483 through 060600725. The serial number is stamped on the engine block which is located on the front of the engine below the generator’s control panel. “General Power Products” and “6000 Generator” are printed on the side of the General Power Products generator. “Poulan Pro” and “6000 watts” are printed on the side of the Poulan Pro generator.These units were sold at hardware and home improvement stores primarily located in Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas from June 2008 through September 2008 for between $600 and $800. They are actually manufactured in China.Consumers should immediately stop using the generators and contact General Power Products to determine if the generator’s fuel valve is damaged and, if it is, to receive a free repair kit and instructions. For additional information, contact General Power Products toll-free at (877) 428-3769 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.generalpowerproducts.comgenerator-recall-2008-101.jpggenerator-recall-2008-102.jpg
          

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Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Viessmann U.S. Recalls Boilers Due to Fire Hazard

Accoding to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission there is a voluntary recall of the Vitodens 200 Bioler manufactured by Viessmann Mfg.   Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.   There are about 4,600 of these units in existance.

The boiler can leak gas, posing a fire hazard to consumers.  There have been no reported injuries at this time.

The recall involves the Vitodens 200 boiler. The gas-fired boilers are white, wall-mounted and have “Viessmann” and “Vitodens 200” printed on the exterior in silver letters. The model and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. The model number is located on the silver rating plate on the side of the boiler. Contact your certified HVAC contractor to open the boiler and locate the serial number on a white label on the side of the boiler, or under the bottom support panel. Vitodens 100 boilers are not included in this recall.

Model Number Serial Number Additional Information
WB2 6-24C 7167063xxxxxxxxx or 7170317xxxxxxxxx If the serial number’s 8th digit
(listed in red) is a 2, 3, 4, 5 or
6, the boiler is included in the
recall.
WB2 6-24 7167064xxxxxxxxx or 7170318xxxxxxxxx
WB2 8-32 7167065xxxxxxxxx or 7170319xxxxxxxxx
WB2 11-44 7167066xxxxxxxxx or 7188578xxxxxxxxx
WB2 15-60 7167067xxxxxxxxx or 7188577xxxxxxxxx

These units were sold Plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from January 2002 through December 2007 for between $4,000 and $7,500. 

Consumers should stop using the boilers immediately weather permitting and contact their certified heating contractor or Viessmann for a free replacement of the boiler’s O-ring.  For additional information, contact Viessmann U.S. toll-free at (888) 414-9157, visit the firm’s Web site at www.viessmann-us.com, or email the firm at o-ring@viessmann.com

Bosch Drills Recalled Due To Risk OF Injury

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

Hammer Drill May Keep Running When Trigger is Released

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Bosch Tools, has announced a voluntary recall of the Bosch Hammer Drill, model number 1191VSR. Effective immediately, consumers should no longer use recalled products.  It has been reported that the drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

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The recalled hammer drill is blue with “BOSCH” printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The product’s packaging will be marked as 1191VSRK (the “K” indicates that the hammer drill was packaged with a case in a kit). Only drills with a serial number beginning with “7″ are included in the recall.  They have been sold for about $100 at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008.Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill at once and contact the firm for a free repair.   For additional information, contact the Robert Bosch Tool Corp. toll-free at (877) 472-0007 between 7 AM and 7 PM CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.boschtools.com

UL Warns of Potentially Hazardous Portable Work Lights

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008

 Fake UL Listing on Work LightJUNE HAZARDOUS WORK LIGHTS

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) is notifying consumers that portable 500-watt halogen work lights manufactured by Shanghai Xiangshan Industries may pose a risk of fire and electric shock. These lights do not comply with UL requirements and are not eligible to bear the UL Mark. These lights go by the name of “Chicago Electric Shop Light” and have been manufactured from January 2004 to present by Shanghai Xiangshan Industries, Ltd.  These shop lights may overheat and pose a risk of fire and electrical shock.

UL LISTING MARK FIRST PIC 0608The shop lights bear a label with the UL Listing Mark and the following information:

UL PACKAGING SECOND PIC 0608The packaging has the following information:
 
 UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return them to the place of purchase.

Voluntary Recall of DEWALT Table Saws

Monday, May 12th, 2008

Saw has Laceration Hazard

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with DEWALT Industrial Tool Company, announced a voluntary recall of the DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saw. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. There are about 13,000 units affected.  It is reported that the pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause a kick back situation. This poses a laceration hazard to the user.  So far, DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw’s blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.

 

This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an “X” stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall.

 

These units were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500.  To see the DEWALT recall go to http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article.asp?ID=1612.

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