Recalls announced

[December 01, 2014]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending November 29:

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NOVEMBER 25 - BATTERY PACKS

Goal Zero is recalling Goal Zero Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs sold nationwide and in Canada from March 2010 to November 2013. The battery packs can overcharge, overheat, bulge and melt the battery pack’s enclosure, posing a fire hazard and risk of property damage.

This recall involves Goal Zero’s Sherpa brand 50 and 120 rechargeable battery packs that are used to charge cell phones, tablets, laptops and other devices. The serial number is printed on the other side. Serial numbers that start with S/N 11002 or S/N 11102 are included in the recall.

Consumers should contact Goal Zero at [phone] from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.goalzero.com for a free replacement battery pack. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 25 - DOORS FOR UTILITY VEHICLES

Pro Armor is recalling doors for Polaris RZR 800 and 900 Utility Vehicles sold nationwide from June 2014 to October 2014. The latch pin can disengage from the latch and allow the door to open while the vehicle is moving.

This recall involves Pro Armor doors sold as accessories for model year 2010 through 2014 Polaris RZR 800 and RZR 900 models. The door frame has the logo and "Pro Armor" on the top tube.
Consumers should contact Pro Armor at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.proarmor.com for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 20 - FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANELS

Tyco Fire Protection is recalling Simplex 4100ES Fire Alarm Control Panel sold exclusively at SimplexGrinnell from March 2014 to June 2014. A defective chip in the alarm panel can cause premature battery failure and prevent activation of devices during alarm conditions, posing a risk of injury and property damage.

The recalled Simplex 4100ES Fire Control Panel is an addressable fire alarm control panel that can support up to 2,500 addressable points, fire alarm and emergency voice communications and peer-to-peer networking operations. The panels have Simplex 4100ES printed on the front of the panel.

SimplexGrinnell is inspecting and replacing all circuit boards with the defective chip. Simplex Grinnell and Tyco are contacting purchasers directly.

Consumers can contact Tyco at [phone] from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.tycosimplexgrinnell.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 20 - RIDING MOWERS

Bob-Cat is recallingBob-Cat Zero Turn Riding Mower sold nationwide from January 2013 to April 2014. The steering control arm component can break under normal use, causing driver to lose control and crash.

Complete list can be found at www.recalls.org.

Mower should be returned to the dealer where purchased for free repair with a newly designed control arm component.

Consumers can also contact Bob-Cat at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.bobcatturf.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 20 - MULTI-TOOL

Leatherman is recalling Leatherman® Leap™ multi-tool sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2014 to September 2014. The lock mechanism on the optional knife blade can inadvertently release the blade, posing a laceration hazard.

This recall involves the Leatherman Leap multi-purpose tool that was designed for users age nine and up. The words Leatherman and LeapTM appear on one side of the multi-tool.

Consumers should contact Leatherman at [phone] from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.leatherman.com for a free replacement multi-tool, including shipping. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 20 - GRACO STROLLERS

Graco is recalling Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems sold nationwide, in Canada and Mexico from April 2000 to November 2014. The folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child’s finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.

A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers can contact Graco Products at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gracobaby.com for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 19 - GUN CLEANER

Hoppe’s is recalling Hoppe's Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner sold nationwide from January 2010 to July 2014. Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose

The recalled item number is SA904 and can be found above the UPC code on the label.

Consumers should contact Hoppe’s at [phone] Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT and 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT on Friday, or online at www.hoppes.com for a free replacement product and disposal instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 19 - MOHAWK RUGS

Mohawk is recalling Altitude Gold shag rugs sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores nationwide, Puerto Rice and Canada from August 2013 to September 2014. The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards.

This recall involves large and small Altitude shag area rugs. Large rugs came in sizes 59 inches x 84 inches with SKU number 1000012476 or 1000037219, 72 inches x 120 inches with SKU number 1000012477 and 84 inches x 120 inches with SKU number 1000037220. Small rugs came in sizes 24 inches x 36 inches with SKU number 1000037217 and 24 inches x 48 inches with SKU number 1000037218

Consumers should contact Mohawk at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.mohawkflooring.com to receive a refund for the large rugs and a warning label to be affixed to the underside of the small rugs. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 19 - POWER BANK CHARGERS

AP Specialties is recalling Two-Tone Power Bank Charger given as promotional items from November 2013 to August 2014. When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.

Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. On the white top of the charger in black letters are “OUT DC5V” and “IN DC5V”.
Consumers should contact AP Specialties at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.apspecialties.com for a replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 19 - DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDERS

Olympus is recalling Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders sold nationwide from February 2014 to June 2014. The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard.

This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. “Olympus” and “Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500” are printed on the front of the recorder.

Consumers should contact Olympus, at [phone] from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.getolympus.com, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 18 - SKI POLES

Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Whippet Ski Poles sold nationwide from January 2014 to November 2014. The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.

This recall includes Black Diamond Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles manufactured May 2013 through January 2014. Complete description can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact Black Diamond at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft. More info at www.recalls.org.
 

NOVEMBER 18 - DD CANDLES

CoScentrix is recalling DD Brand Candles sold exclusively at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from June 2014 to October 2014. The candles’ high flame can ignite the surface of the wax, posing a fire hazard.

This recall involves DD branded candles sold in 5- and 12- ounce Mason jars, 10- and 20-ounce decorative jars, 13-ounce coffee tins and 13-ounce holiday-themed jars. Complete description can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Hobby Lobby.

Consumers can also contact CoScentrix at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.coscentrix.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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