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1. Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Olympus-Recalls-Digital-Audio-Recorders/
2. AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/AP-Specialties-Recalls-Power-Bank-Chargers/
3. Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Mohawk-Recalls-Rugs/
4. Hoppe’s Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Hoppes-Recalls-Semi-Auto-Bore-Cleaner/
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1. Recall Date: November 19, 2014
Recall Number: 15-029
Olympus Recalls Digital Audio Recorders Due to Burn Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Olympus DS-5500 digital audio recorders
Hazard: The recalled recorders can overheat when charging, posing a burn hazard to consumers and property.
Remedy: Refund, repair, replace
Consumer Contact: Olympus Imaging America Inc., at (800) 622-6372 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.getolympus.com and click on “Repair Your Product” under the “Support” tab for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 500
Description: This recall involves Olympus digital audio recorders with model number DS-5500. The recorders are black, measure about 4.5 inches tall by 1.9 inches wide by .67 inches thick. “Olympus” and “Digital Voice Recorder DS-5500” are printed on the front of the recorder. The recorder has three smart buttons, slide switches, edit functions, 2 GB of memory, an external SD card slot and a 1.7 inch LCD display on the front.
Incidents/Injuries: Olympus has received three reports of the recorders overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recorders immediately and contact Olympus, or the retailer where the recorder was purchased, to receive a full refund, free repair or a free replacement recorder.
Sold at: Camera and electronics stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from February 2014 through June 2014 for about $450.
Manufacturer: Olympus Imaging America Inc., of Center Valley, Pa.
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: November 19, 2014
Recall Number: 15-030
AP Specialties Recalls Power Bank Chargers Due to Fire Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Two-Tone Power Bank charger
Hazard: When unit is being charged or being used to charge another device, it can overheat, causing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Call AP Specialties toll free at (888) 877-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.apspecialties.com and click on Product Recall or go directly to www.powerbankrecall.com for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 172,000
Description: Power Bank charger is a self-contained energy source used to charge cell phones and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The unit is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 3.6 inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. It has a white top and the sides are either black, dark blue, lime green, light blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white or yellow. On the white top of the charger in black letters are “OUT DC5V” and “IN DC5V”. Units with a period after the lettering – reading “OUT DC5V.” – are not involved in this recall. The name and/or logo of the organization that gave away the charger as a promotional item appears on the side of the power bank.
Incidents/Injuries: There are three reported incidents of the Power Bank overheating. One incident resulted in fire damage. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the charger and contact AP Specialties for a replacement. AP Specialties will send consumer an envelope and label with instructions on how to return the power bank free of charge. Upon receipt of the power bank, AP Specialties will send the consumer a replacement product.
Sold at: Power banks were given as promotional items at various meetings, trade shows and industry conventions from November 2013 to August 2014. The products sold for about $8 to $11.
Importer: Alumni Partners dba AP Specialties of San Clemente, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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Recall Date: November 19, 2014
Recall Number: 15-031
Mohawk Recalls Rugs Due To Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at The Home Depot
Recall Summary
Name of product: Altitude Gold shag rugs
Hazard: The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. Small rugs are not required to meet the federal flammability standard; however, they are required to be permanently labeled with the following statement: “FLAMMABLE (FAILS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STANDARD FF 2-70): SHOULD NOT BE USED NEAR SOURCES OF IGNITION.”
Remedy: Refund, Repair
Consumer Contact: Mohawk toll-free at (877) 737-8343 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.mohawkflooring.com and click on “Safety Recall” in the “Customer Care” section at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 101,000 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and about 2,800 in Canada
Description: 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. The rugs are made of polyester and were available in the color gold. “Altitude Gold”, the size and the SKU number are on a label on the underside of the product.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should contact Mohawk to receive a refund for the large rugs and a warning label to be affixed to the underside of the small rugs.
Sold exclusively at: The Home Depot stores nationwide and online at HomeDepot.com from August 2013 through September 2014 for between $20 and $247.
Importer: Mohawk Industries Inc., of Calhoun, Ga.
Manufactured in: India
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Recall Date: November 19, 2014
Recall Number: 15-034
Hoppe’s Recalls Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Recall Summary:
Name of Product: Hoppe’s Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner
Hazard: Bottles have a child-resistant cap that can become loose. Chemicals in this product can cause skin irritation, internal injury or death if ingested.
Remedy: Replace
Consumer Contact: Hoppe’s at (800) 796-4760 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 and click on the link entitled “Hoppe’s Semi-Auto Bore Cleaner Recall.”
Recall Details:
Units: About 110,000
Description: This recall involves Hoppe’s Semi-Auto Gun Bore Cleaner. This product is packaged in a brown 5 ounce plastic bottle with a blue and yellow label and black cap. The recalled item number is SA904 and can be found above the UPC code on the label.
Incidents/Injuries: Hoppe’s has received one report of a child opening a loose cap and spilling the product on himself. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the product, ensure that the cap is secured on the bottle, keep out of the reach and sight of children and contact Hoppe’s for a free replacement product and disposal instructions.
Sold at: Gander Mountain, Walmart and various retail distribution outlets from January 2010 through July 2014 for about $12.
Manufacturer: TriPak Inc., Vandalia, Mich.
Distributer: Bushnell Holdings, Inc. d/b/a Hoppe’s, Overland Park, Kan.
Manufactured in: United States
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