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# Electric Random Orbital Sanders, Infant Car Seat Adaptors Recalled
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/cpsc_recalls_0605140635/
- Published: 2014-06-05T07:33:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T18:41:47.000Z
- Description: CPSC posted two June 2014 recalls: phil&teds recalled about 265 U.S. Travel System 26 car seat adaptors whose plastic can crack and drop an infant, and Mirka recalled compact electric random orbital sanders over a fire hazard.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Health News, #vivvo-import

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1\. phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard [http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/philandteds-Recalls-Infant-Car-Seat-Adaptors-for-Strollers/](http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/philandteds-Recalls-Infant-Car-Seat-Adaptors-for-Strollers/?ref=foodconsumer.org)

2\. Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard [http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Mirka-Recalls-Compact-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/](http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Mirka-Recalls-Compact-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/?ref=foodconsumer.org)

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Recall Date: June 4, 2014

Recall Number: 14-198

**phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard**

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers

Hazard: The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: phil&teds toll-free at [(855) 652-9019](tel:%28855%29%20652-9019) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at [www.philandteds.com](http://www.philandteds.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org) and click on “Support,” then “Upgrades and Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada

Description: This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4\. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. “TS26,” “philandteds,” “L” for left, “R” for right and UPC “9 420015 7 4004” are printed on the adaptors. 

Incidents/Injuries: phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors crack and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.

Sold at: Baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Diapers.com and phil&[teds.com](http://teds.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org) from April 2013 through March 2014 for about $40.

Manufacturer: phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.

Manufactured in: China

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Recall Date: June 4, 2014

Recall Number: 14-199

**Mirka Recalls Compact Electric Random Orbital Sanders Due to Fire Hazard**

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Random orbital sanders

Hazard: The sander can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Replace

Consumer Contact: Mirka Abrasives at [(800) 843-3904](tel:%28800%29%20843-3904) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at [www.mirka-usa.com](http://www.mirka-usa.com/?ref=foodconsumer.org) and click on Recall for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 440 U.S. and 85 in Canada

Description: This recall involves 5-inch and 6-inch Mirka CEROS compact electric random orbital sanders. The sanders are yellow and black with the Mirka logo on the front. A speed control lever is on the top of the sanders and a vacuum hose connector on the rear. The recalled sanders came with a carrying case, a 12-foot power cord, a DC transformer, a wrench, a multi-hole backup pad and assorted abrasives. The 5-inch sander is model CEROS 550\. The 6-inch sander is model CEROS 650\. Model names are on a white sticker on the back of the sander housing beneath the hand grip. Serial numbers are engraved on the side of the sander housing just above the dust shroud. Sanders with serial numbers in the following ranges are being recalled. View serial numbers here: [http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Mirka-Recalls-Compact-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/](http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Mirka-Recalls-Compact-Electric-Random-Orbital-Sanders/?ref=foodconsumer.org)

Incidents/Injuries: Mirka Abrasives has received three reports of electrical shorting incidents which included the sanders sparking and smoking. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Remedy: Customers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders, unplug them and contact Mirka Abrasives for a free replacement.

Sold at: Various distributors and independent retailers nationwide and at Amazon.com, Beavertools.com and other online retailers from November 2013 to April 2014 for about $500.

Importer: Mirka Abrasives Inc., of Twinsburg, Ohio 

Manufactured in: Finland

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