Recall: Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters Used With Notebook Computers – Burn Hazard
Name of Product: Duracell 130W Combo Power Adapters used with notebook computers
Units: About 1,300
Manufacturer: Battery-Biz Inc., of Camarillo, Calif.
Hazard: The adapters can fail and overheat. This can pose a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Battery-Biz has received five reports of power adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported. Read more
Recall: Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses – Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Serta Zipper-Covered Foam Core Mattresses
Units: About 6,100
Manufacturer: Serta International Mattress Co., of Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Hazard: The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Travel Warning: Somalia
This Travel Warning updates information on the unsettled security situation and warns American citizens against travel to Somalia. This supersedes the Travel Warning of May 20, 2008.
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia, including the self-proclaimed “Republic of Somaliland,” since there is no U.S. Embassy or other U.S. diplomatic presence in Somalia. Consequently, the U.S. Government is not in a position to assist or effectively provide services to U.S. citizens in Somalia. Read more
CPSC: Carter’s Tagless Clothing Can Cause Rash
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Carter’s, Inc., of Atlanta, Georgia, are advising parents and caregivers that they have received reports that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter’s clothing with heat-transferred, or “tag-less,” labels.
This advisory applies to Carter’s Fall 2007 product line. The Fall 2007 line utilizes a label on the inside back of the garment that has a raised surface with a solid, rather than a stenciled, background. This advisory does not apply to previous and current product lines, which utilize labels with stenciled backgrounds. Read more
Recall: Gaming System Batteries & Recharging Station – LeapFrog – Burn Hazard
Name of Product: Rechargeable Batteries and Recharging Station for Didj Custom Gaming System
Units: About 35,500
Manufacturer: LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Hazard: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn. Read more
Recall: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles – Injury Hazard
Name of Product: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles
Units: About 275
Importer: Shimano American Corp., of Irving, Calif.
Manufacturer: Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia
Hazard: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Recall: Multi-Purpose Lighters – YMCA Trading – Missing Child-Resistant Mechanism
Name of Product: “Gas Match” and “Ready, Aim…Fire” Multi-Purpose Lighters
Units: About 24,000
Importer: YMCA Trading Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Hazard: The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a potential fire and burn hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Recall: Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers – Briggs & Stratton – Fire & Burn Hazard
Name of Product: Murray Front Engine Riding Lawn Mowers
Units: About 2,100
Manufacturer: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, of Wauwatosa, Wis.
Hazard: The two-piece fuel tanks on the riding mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group has received two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or incidents have been reported. Read more
Motorcycle Recall: 2008-2009 Buell XB12XP, XB12XT
Buell is recalling 624 MY 2008-2008 XB12XT and MY 2009 XB12XP motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider. Read more
Vehicle Recall: 2008 Honda Civic
Honda is recalling 128 MY 2008-2009 Civic sedans. A bracket that covers the fuel hose connector is secured with a bolt and nut, but during assembly the nut was not installed. In the event of a crash, the bracket may become loose which could result in damage to the fuel hose connector. A damaged connector could lead to a fuel leak and increases the risk of a fire. Read more