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| Fri, 01-23-2004 - 12:16pm |
I thought it might be a good idea to post any 'recalls' we come across that may affect our members. Just a 'heads up' kind of thing. So, as I run across them, I'll pull this thread back up in an attempt to keep them all together...please post any relevant recalls you may come across here as well! Thanks!
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Kyocera%20Battery%20Recall
Friday, January 23, 2004 · Last updated 6:38 a.m. PT
Kyocera Smartphone batteries recalled
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON -- Kyocera Wireless Corp. recalled approximately 140,000 batteries in its Smartphone cell phones on Friday because the batteries can short-circuit or erupt with force and heat, posing a burn hazard to users.
Kyocera has received four reports of battery failures, and one report of a burn caused by a cell phone overheating and bursting in the user's pocket, according to Scott Wolfson, spokesman for the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The recalled batteries are included in Kyocera model 7135 Smartphone cell phones. The black and silver flip-up phones say "Kyocera" at the top of the screen. The recalled batteries have the red and white Kyocera logo printed on the front and a product code ending in -05 printed on the underside.
Phones with the -05 batteries were sold at Verizon Wireless, US Cellular and ALLTEL Corporation stores, on the Kyocera Web site and through telemarketing retailers nationwide between September and December. The phones sold for about $500. The batteries sold separately for about $21.
Consumers are advised to stop using the cell phone batteries immediately. Once removed, the batteries should be stored away from flammable materials. Kyocera will contact consumers to arrange for the delivery of a free replacement battery. If consumers have not been contacted by the company by Feb. 6, they should call Kyocera to get a replacement.
Kyocera can be reached toll-free at 1-800-349-4478 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Information is also posted on the company's Web site at www.kyocera-wireless.com.
Wolfson also urged cell phone users not to keep their phones in the same pocket as their keys and other metal objects that can cause a short circuit.
The batteries were manufactured for Kyocera by Coslight International Group, of Hong Kong.
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On the Net:
Kyocera Wireless: http://www.kyocera-wireless.com
Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov
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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Vehicle%20Recalls
Tuesday, March 23, 2004 · Last updated 2:15 p.m. PT
Audi recalling vehicles for wiring
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON -- Audi is recalling 172,866 vehicles because a wiring problem could cause a fire in the dashboard, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday.
The recall affects A6, S6 and Allroad Quattro vehicles made between 1998 and 2004. Audi said there have been no injuries related to the defect.
NHTSA announced in December that it was investigating the problem after receiving 22 complaints about fires in 1999 and 2000 A6 sedans. Audi said it will begin notifying owners about the recall in July.
Also on Tuesday, the agency said Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 73,678 of its FL touring motorcycles from model years 2001 through 2003. NHTSA said the circuit breaker can open unexpectedly and cut off electrical power to the motorcycle.
Owners will be notified about the motorcycle recall in March and April, NHTSA said.
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On the Net:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Audi, http://www.audiusa.com
Harley-Davidson, http://www.harleydavidson.com
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>" Harley-Davidson Inc. is recalling 73,678 of its FL touring motorcycles "<
Should have bought a Triumph,
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=TV%20Carts%20Recall
Monday, April 5, 2004 · Last updated 9:11 a.m. PT
TV-VCR carts recalled
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON -- An Ohio company is recalling some 592,000 television-videocassette recorder carts because they can tip over and have caused injuries and at least one death.
Sauder Woodworking Co., of Archbold, Ohio, has received at least 13 reports of tipping carts. A 19-month-old girl from North Wales, Penn., suffered a fractured skull and died in February 2001, and four other people have been injured in separate instances, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Monday.
The commission received a report of the death from the company last year, commission spokesman Mark Ross said.
The recalled wooden carts have model numbers 2655 and 2755, located on the cart's instruction booklet.
Department, discount and home electronic stores sold the unassembled carts nationwide from January 1993 to December 1999 for about $100.
Consumers are advised to stop using the carts and remove all contents. The carts should be turned over and the four casters removed from the bottom. More information and a free repair kit is available by calling the company at (888) 800-4590.
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On the Net:
Sauder Woodworking Co.: http://www.sauder.com
Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov
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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Toy%20Recalls
Wednesday, April 14, 2004 · Last updated 8:50 a.m. PT
Mattel recalls Batmobiles after injuries
By JENNIFER C. KERR
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of thousands of Batman Batmobiles by Mattel are being recalled after reports that more than a dozen children have been hurt by the toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday.
Mattel, based in El Segundo, Calif., agreed to recall 314,000 of the blue-and-gray toy cars. The rear tail wings of the Batmobile are made of a hard plastic that rises to a sharp point and poses a hazard to young children, the safety commission said.
The CPSC also is recalling some 70,000 ride-on toy trucks by Tek Nek Toys International of Grapevine, Texas. CPSC said the screw and nut assembly attaching the steering wheel to the toy can come loose, posing a potential choking hazard. The company has received a report that an 18-month-old boy died after ingesting a screw that became caught in his lungs.
According to the commission, Mattel has received 14 reports of cuts, scrapes and other injuries from the Batmobiles. Four of the injuries required medical treatment.
The agency announced the toy recalls as it launched an awareness campaign about older recalled products that may still be lurking in consumers' homes. Among some of the biggest hidden hazards: children's jackets with drawstrings that present a strangulation danger and baby cribs that do not meet federal safety standards.
"It is often the oldest products that present the most serious hazards," said CPSC chairman Hal Stratton. "Hand-me downs and old children's products may have sentimental value to parents and consumers, but more importantly they may no longer be safe to use."
Stratton also urged resale, consignment and thrift stores to check their stocks to make certain that these older products aren't being sold to consumers.
The Batmobiles were sold for about $30 at retail and toy stores nationwide from June 2003 to this past February. Parents are advised to take the toys away from children and contact Mattel at 888-271-9891 for free replacement wings.
The ride-on toys by Tek Nek were sold for about $30 nationwide beginning in December of 2002. They were bought under five model names: Butterfly Girl, Fire Rescue, Mermaid, Police Car and Tonka Construction Crew.
Consumers can contact the company at 888-661-0222 for free replacement parts.
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On the Net:
Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov
Mattel: http://www.mattel.com
Tek Nek: http://www.teknektoys.com
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>""It is often the oldest products that present the most serious hazards,""<
The cords on older window blinds/shades are dangerous. Children have accidently been strangled with them.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Picture%20Book%20Recall
Tuesday, April 20, 2004 · Last updated 12:30 p.m. PT
Ga. toy company recalls picture books
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON -- A Georgia toy company is recalling some 225,000 picture books because it contains a mirror that might crack or break and pose a potential hazard to children.
Kids II Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga., has received 26 reports that one of the mirrors had broken; four cuts and one pinched finger were reported, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday.
The recalled books come in four models, "Baby's Fun Book," "Baby's Photo Album," "Picture This Vinyl Book" and "Carter's Imagination Picture Book." The name "Kids II" is printed on the back cover of each book, except for the "Imagination Picture Book" which has "Carter's" printed on the front and back covers.
They are brightly colored, made of flexible vinyl and contain a plastic mirror on one of the inside pages.
The books were sold nationwide at mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores from December 2001 through March 2004 for between $4 and $8 each.
Parents should take the product from small children and detach and mail the mirror page of the product to Kids II at 1015 Windward Ridge Parkway, Alpharetta, Ga. 30005 for a refund. The company can be reached at (877) 325-7056.
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On the Net:
Consumer Product Safety Commission: http://www.cpsc.gov/
Kids II Inc.: http://www.kidsii.com/
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Almonds recall is expanded; local stores are affected.
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A consumer group is warning seniors to be careful when signing up for the Medicare Discount Drug cards that went into effect on June 1.
The Foundation For Taxpayer and Consumer Rights said fake drug card companies are trying to sell fake cards to steal identities. Medicare bans unsolicited calls and visits from drug reps.
Remember, the authentic cards are stamped with a federal government seal.
The consumer group advises seniors to read the fine print and ask questions. Seniors should report fraud to the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services at 1-800-MEDICARE.
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