Recalls

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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/business/apbiz_story.asp?category=1310&slug=Toyota%20Recall


Monday, July 26, 2004 · Last updated 12:39 p.m. PT


Toyota recalling 128,316 Camry sedans


THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


DETROIT -- Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 128,316 Camry sedans because the side air bags may not inflate properly, the automaker said Monday.


Involved in the recall are Camry sedans from model years 2002-2004 that have optional side air bags. The defect hasn't been blamed for any deaths or injuries, Toyota spokeswoman Julie Alfonso said. A supplier discovered the defect.


Toyota said improper assembly caused some bags to become twisted. If that happens, not enough gas will be released to inflate the air bag in a crash.


Dealers will inspect the air bags for free and replace them if necessary. The company is scheduled to begin notifying customers about the recall next month.


Toyota sold 410,000 Camrys in the United States in 2003.


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On the Net:


Toyota Motor Co.: http://www.toyota.com


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Fri, 05-20-2005 - 12:17pm

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/apus_story.asp?category=1110&slug=Recalls


Friday, May 20, 2005 · Last updated 9:04 a.m. PT


Product recalls


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


The following recalls have been announced:


-About 128,000 rechargeable lithium ion batteries for iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 laptops by Apple Computer Inc., because the units can overheat and pose a fire hazard. Apple has received six reports worldwide of batteries overheating, including two in the United States. The batteries are used in 12-inch iBook G4 and 12-inch and 15-inch PowerBook G4 computers. Resellers, catalogers and Apple's online and retail stores sold the batteries - separately and with the computers - from October 2004 to May 2005. For more information, call Apple at 800-275-2273 or visit http://www.apple.com/support/batteryexchange or http://www.cpsc.gov.


-About 9,000 Fun-Kart go-carts by Carter Brothers Manufacturing Co. Inc., because a wheel can separate and create a roll-over hazard. Carter Brothers dealers nationwide sold the one- and two-seater go-carts from April 2003 to March 2005. For more information, call the company at 800-523-5278 or visit http://www.carterbro.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.


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