SHERWIN-WILLIAMS AEROSOL CANS AND EXPLODE

The Sherwin-Williams Co. is recalling Hi-Heat Aerosol Coating Cans sold nationwide from August 2005 to June 2007. The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

 

The recall involves Thermo-Tec Hi-Heat aerosol coating used to color and protect Thermo-Tec automotive exhaust wrap. The part number (#12002) is printed above the UPC, and the date code (#B1815) is written on the bottom of the can. The 11-ounce aerosol can is mostly blue with orange and yellow flames and has an aluminum-colored cap. The can states "HI-HEAT COATING 2000°F" in large white letters on the front of the can.

 

Consumers should contact Sherwin-Williams at (800) 523-9299 between 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Saturday and a representative will be dispatched within 48 hours to safely collect the recalled cans. Consumers can also visit http://www.sherwin-williams.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

 

SANDAL CLOGS POSE FALL HAZARD

Hanna Andersson Inc. is recalling Birchwood Sole Sandal Clogs sold nationwide from January 2007 to July 2007. The leather ankle strap can tear or separate from the clog sole, posing a fall hazard.

 

The recalled sandals have a birchwood sole and leather straps. They come in different colors (blue, pink and black) and were sold in European sizes 25-41. The words "Hanna Andersson" and "Made in Sweden" are printed on the sole.

Customers should contact Hanna Andersson at (800) 222-0544 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily for instructions on returning the item for a full refund or visit http://www.hannaandersson.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

SAFETY RELIEF PLUGS CAN BURST

Rehvac Manufacturing is recalling Relief Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and HVAC Service Tools sold nationwide from August 2006 to June 2007. The safety relief plug can allow pressure to build in the cylinder of an HVAC pressure testing tool or Nitrous Oxide system. If the cylinder is overfilled and overheated it can burst, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

 

This recall involves the 3000 psi safety plugs used in the cylinders of Nitrous Oxide systems and in HVAC pressure testing tools. The Nitrous Oxide systems are used as gas boosters for motor vehicles. The plugs are nickel-plated. The number "3000" is stamped on the face of the plug.

Consumers should contact Rehvac at (800) 856-5668 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday  for a free replacement plug or visit http://www.oemregs.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS CAN OVERHEAT

Trane is recalling Stand-alone CleanEffects and AccuClean Air Filtration Systems sold nationwide from December 2005 to June 2007. Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard.

 

The recall involves whole-house air filtration units that were installed with consumers’ air handlers or furnaces. They were sold as the Trane CleanEffects and the American Standard AccuClean systems. The recall involves air filtration systems with serial numbers prior to 7222*****. A list of the model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. The serial and model numbers are located on the inside of the door of the air cleaning units. 

 

Affected consumers will be notified directly about receiving a free replacement collection cell.

 

Consumers can contact Trane at (888) 556-0125 between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://trane.com/residential/
traneowners/CleanEffectsRecall.aspx (for CleanEffects owners) or http://www.americanstandardair.com/
Recalls/Default.aspx (for AccuClean owners). More info at www.recalls.org.

 

WINDOW BLINDS SOLD AT LOWE'S

 

Springs Window Fashions LLC is recalling Basic Blindz® Window Blinds sold exclusively at Lowe's stores from March 2007 to July 2007. The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard.

 

This recall involves two inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.

The list of the item numbers can be found at www.recalls.org.

 

Consumers should contact Springs Window Fashions at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, to receive a free retrofit kit or visit http://www.springswindowfashions.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.