Simmerpotrecall.com: Waxcessories® Recalls Electric Simmer Pots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2008 Release #08-255

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 899-5884 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Waxcessories® Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock

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.

Name of Product: Electric Simmer Pots

Units: About 830,000

Importer: Waxcessories® Inc., of Dracut, Mass.

Hazard: The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 161 reports of discolored cords, loose wires, and wires separating from the pot. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words “ELECTRIC SIMMER POT” and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firm’s recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com

Sold at: Gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For further information, call (800) 899-5884 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com

tag: CPSC Recall, Electric Simmer Pots Recall, Waxcessories Recall

Avon Products Recalls Infant Santa Outfits

April 24, 2008 Alert #08-563

Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Infant Santa Outfits

Units: About 17,000

Distributor: Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Importer: MacSwed Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and stitched black belt and boots. The 2007 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom, a red and white-striped bodysuit with a Santa Claus face on the chest, red overall pants with suspenders, and a red bib with Santa Claus face on top. Two snaps fasten the bodysuit at the shoulder and three snaps fasten the suit between the legs. The outfits were sold in sizes 3-18 months. “RN# 120273” is printed on the care label.

Sold through: Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from August 2006 through November 2007 for about $15 for the 2006 outfit and about $20 for the 2007 outfit.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the 2007 outfit away from children and contact Avon for a refund. Consumers with the 2006 outfit should immediately remove the pom-pom from the hat.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Avon at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.avon.com

tag: CPSC Recall, Avon Products Recall, Infant Santa Outfits Recall, Avon Infant Santa Outfits Recall

Avon Table Recall: Avon Products Inc., Recalls Basketball and Flower Tables

April 24, 2008 Alert #08-562

Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Basketball and Flower Tables

Units: About 1,000

Distributor: Avon Products Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Importer: Sencillamaente Art Corp., of Dorado, Puerto Rico

Hazard: Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top.

Sold through: Avon Independent Sales Representatives in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from June 2007 through August 2007. The Basketball Table sold for about $32 and the Flower Table sold for about $37.

Manufactured in: Peru

Remedy: Consumers should take the tables away from children immediately and contact Avon for a full refund. Known purchasers are being directly notified of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Avon toll-free at (888) 993-9903 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.avon.com

tag: cpsc recall, Lead Paint Violations, Avon Products Inc. Recall, Flower pattern Table recall, Basketball pattern Table recall, Avon Table Recall

Fisher Controls International (FCI) Recalls Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP Gas Regulators

Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators

April 24, 2008 Alert #08-561

Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should contact their LP-Gas dealer immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators

Units: About 142,000

Manufacturer: Fisher Controls International (FCI), of McKinney, Texas

Hazard: Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: FCI has received one report involving a fire in a tobacco barn.

Description: The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings (see photo below). The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below:

R622H-BGJ	R622H-DGJ	R622H-HGJ	R622H-JGJ
R622H-BGK	R622H-DGK	R622H-HGK	R622H-JGK

The type number is located on a white label attached to the spring case chimney (see photo below). The box label also includes the type number. There are no serial numbers on these regulators. The regulators are date stamped with the month and year (12-07 indicating made in December 2007) of manufacture on the product.

Sold by: FCI to LP-Gas dealers nationwide from June 2006 through January 2008.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers who had a LP-gas system installed with a recalled regulator should immediately contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator installed free-of-charge Regulators marked with a “D” near the inlet fitting are not part of this recall and do not need to be replaced.

Consumer Contact: Dealers that purchased and installed the recalled regulators have been notified of the recall directly and instructed to replace the regulator. The companies will contact consumers with the recalled regulators. Consumers who have not been contacted directly and wish to determine if they have a recalled gas regulator should call their gas supplier directly. For additional information contact Fisher Controls International toll-free at (888) 237-1751 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.fisherregulators.com

tag: cpsc recall, Fisher Controls International (FCI) Recall, Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP Gas Regulators recall, Gas Regulators Recall

"Greenversations," New EPA Blog.

EPA, Environmental Protection Agency has working for ages protecting many resources around us. Perhaps we should spend a little time learning about the agency. There is a way to take a insider's look at what it takes to protect America's environment and human health. Check out EPA's new blog, "Greenversations," an effort by EPA employees stationed around the country. You can read "Take Me Out to the “Green” Ballpark" for starters.
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DOMETIC CORPORATION RECALLS TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS FOR RV

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: DOMETIC / NDR1062 9999 DOMETIC / RM2652 9999 DOMETIC / RM2662 9999 DOMETIC / RM2852 9999 DOMETIC / RM2862 9999 DOMETIC / RM3662 9999 DOMETIC / RM3663 9999 DOMETIC / RM3862 9999 Manufacturer : DOMETIC CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : APR 11, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E032000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 745574

Summary: DOMETIC HAS REPORTED A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT COVERING 745,574 TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATORS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1, 2003 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2006, WITH SERIAL NOS. 320XXXXX THROUGH 352XXXXX; 401XXXXX THROUGH 452XXXXX; 501XXXXX THROUGH 552XXXXX; AND 601XXXXX THROUGH 639XXXXX, INSTALLED IN CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT. A FATIGUE CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE BOILER TUBE WHICH MAY RELEASE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Consequence: THE RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES THAT HAD THE REFRIGERATORS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND DOMETIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE AFTERMARKET REFRIGERATORS. DOMETIC WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY BURNER HOUSING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL/MAY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC AT 888-446-5157.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Motor Home Recall, RV Recall, REFRIGERATOR Recall

TBEI, INC, RECALLS CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOISTS USED ON DUMP TRUCK APPLICATIONS..

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOIST / LB400 9999 CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOIST / LB500 9999 CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOIST / LB510 9999 CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOIST / LO-BOY 9999 Manufacturer : TBEI, INCORPORATED Mfr's Report Date : MAR 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08E028000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 605

Summary: TBEI IS RECALLING 605 CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOISTS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 23 AND MARCH 19, 2008. THE AFFECTED HOISTS WERE SOLD ONLY AS AFTER MARKET FOR USE ON DUMP TRUCK APPLICATIONS. EACH TENSION ARM OF THE HOIST WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE 6 WELDS. INSTEAD, EACH ARM MAY HAVE ONLY 5 WELDS. THE STRESS ON EACH TENSION ARM OF A HOIST WITH 5 WELDS WAS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAN IT WOULD BE WITH 6 WELDS.

Consequence: THESE STRESSES COULD ULTIMATELY CAUSE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HOIST WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOWER ARMS BREAKING AND THE BODY FALLING. THE SUDDEN JOLT OF THE FALLING BODY HITTING THE TRUCK FRAME COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL.

Remedy: TBEI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE HOISTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TBEI AT 952-941-0752.

Notes: CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

tag: NHTSA Recall, Truck Recall, CRYSTEEL TRUCK HOISTRECALL, TBEI RECALL

Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children’s Outerwear Brings $320,000 In Fines To Eight Firms.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2008 Release #08-254

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7908

Eight Firms Agree To Pay $320,000 For Failing To Timely Report Drawstrings In Children’s Outerwear

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that eight firms have agreed to pay a total of $320,000 to settle allegations that the firms failed to report to the CPSC, as required by federal law, that their children’s hooded sweatshirts or jackets were sold with drawstrings at the hood and neck. These products, which the firms eventually recalled, pose strangulation hazards that can cause death to children. The settlements have been provisionally accepted.

The firms paying the penalties are:

• Life is Good Inc.
• True Religion Apparel Inc.
• The Cayre Group Ltd.
• DollarDays International, LLC
• Kohl's Department Stores Inc.
• Seena International Inc.
• Neiman Marcus Group Inc
• Gildan Activewear SRL

In February 1996, CPSC issued drawstring guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts. In May 2006, CPSC’s Office of Compliance informed manufacturers and retailers (pdf) that children’s upper outerwear with drawstrings at the hood or neck is defective and presents a substantial risk of injury to young children.

Federal law requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to report to CPSC immediately (within 24 hours) after obtaining information reasonably supporting the conclusion that a product contains a defect which could create a substantial risk of injury to the public, presents an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death, or violates a federal safety standard.

In agreeing to settle the matters, the firms deny CPSC's allegations that they knowingly violated the law.

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Fine Land Corp Recalls Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Bulbus Lily

Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Bulbus Lily

Contact:
Mainy Chen
917-939-5595

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Brooklyn, NY -- April 11, 2008 --- Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street Brooklyn NY 11214, is recalling its Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily comes in a 10 ounce uncoded clear plastic package. The product was sold nationwide. It is a product of China.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of sulfites in Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

No illnesses have been reported to date. Consumers who have purchased packages of Ying Feng Foodstuffs brand Dried Bulbus Lily are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 917-939-5595.

tag: FDA Recall, Food Recall, Ying Feng Foodstuffs Brand Dried Bulbus Lily Recall, Fine Land Corp Recall

Fine Land Corp Recalls Golden Girl Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger

Fine Land Corp Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Golden Girl Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger

Contact:
Mainy Chen
917-939-5595

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Brooklyn, NY -- April 8, 2008 --- Fine Land Corp, 239 Bay 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214 is recalling its Golden Girl brand "Mut Gung" sweetened ginger because it contains undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

The recalled Golden Girl brand "Mut Gung" sweetened ginger comes in a 7 ounce, uncoded rigid plastic container. The product was distributed nationwide. It is a product of Vietnam

The recall was initiated after routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors and subsequent analysis by Food Laboratory personnel revealed the presence of undeclared sulfites in Golden Girl brand "Mut Gung" sweetened ginger which did not declare sulfites on the label. The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. Consumers who have purchased Golden Girl brand "Mut Gung" sweetened ginger should return the packages to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-714-1850.

tag: Food Recall, FDA Recall, Fine Land Corp Recall, Golden Girl Brand "Mut Gung" Sweetened Ginger Recall