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1. Kikkerland Recalls Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets Due to Fire and Burn Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
2. Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
3. Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
4. Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to Fall Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2...
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1. Kikkerland Recalls Wireless Charger Bedside Pockets Due to Fire and Burn Hazard:
Recall Date: October 18, 2018
Recall Number: 19-013
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
Wireless charger bedside pockets
Hazard:
The wireless charger bedside pockets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
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Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled charger pockets and contact Kikkerland for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Kikkerland at 800-766-8523 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at info@kikkerland.com or online at www.kikkerland.com and click on “Recalls” for more information.
Recall Details
Units:
About 3,600
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Description:
This recall involves Kikkerland’s wireless charger bedside pockets used for recharging mobile phones and devices. The recalled chargers have a wireless charging pocket in which a mobile phone or other electronic device is placed. The recalled charger pockets have the configuration of an expanding v-shaped file folder with a single pocket and a rigid flap that is pivotally attached on one side. The pocket is typically placed between the mattress and the bed frame. They are made of a dark gray felt material and were sold with a power cord. In operation, the cord is plugged into an electronic outlet and the mobile phone is placed into the pocket for recharging.
Incidents/Injuries:
Kikkerland has received three reports of smoke coming from the charger pockets. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Annie’s Blue Ribbon, Kowalski’s, SF MOMA, Therapy stores and other stores nationwide from March 2018 through August 2018 for about $35.
Manufacturer(s):
Ningbo Hongrui Imp. & Exp. CP. Ltd., of China
Importer(s):
Kikkerland Design Inc, of New York
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Flushmate® Recalls Flushmate II 501-B Pressure-Assisted Flushing Systems Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards:
Recall Date: October 18, 2018
Recall Number: 19-012
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems
Hazard:
The system can burst at or near the vessel weld seam releasing stored pressure. This pressure can lift the tank lid and shatter the tank, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers and property damage.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Flushmate II 501-B systems, turn off the water supply to the unit and flush the toilet to release the internal pressure. Consumers should contact Flushmate to request a free Flushmate replacement unit and installation by a technician.
Consumer Contact:
Flushmate toll-free at 844-621-7538 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.flushmate.com and click on “501-B Recall” in the blue box on the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units:
About 1.4 million (in addition, about 17,300 were sold in Canada) (The Series 503 Flushmate III was previously recalled June 2012, January 2014, and July 2016.)
Description:
This recall is for Flushmate II 501-B pressure-assisted flushing systems installed inside toilet tanks that were manufactured from September 3, 1996 through December 7, 2013. The units are rounded oval, black, two-piece vessels made of injection molded plastic. Recalled units have a date code/serial number that is 15 characters long and is located on the label on top of the Flushmate II 501-B unit. The first six numerals of the serial number are the date code. The date code range for units included in this recall in MMDDYY format is 090396 (September 3, 1996) through 120713 (December 7, 2013). The model code is 10 characters long and is located on the same product label. The model code starts with M and ends with F. Units included in this recall were sold individually and installed in toilets manufactured by American Standard, Corona, Crane, Kohler and Mansfield.
Incidents/Injuries:
Flushmate has received 1,446 reports in the U.S. and 7 reports in Canada of the units included in this recall bursting, resulting in property damage, totaling about $710,000, including 23 injury reports with one requiring foot surgery.
Sold At:
Home Depot and Lowe’s stores, toilet manufacturers, distributors and plumbing contractors nationwide and online at www.grainger.com, www.hdsupply.com, www.homedepot.com and other online retailers from September 1996 through December 2015 for about $108 for the units without toilets.
Manufacturer(s):
Flushmate, of New Hudson, Mich., a division of Sloan Valve Company
Manufactured In:
U.S.
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3. Hydrolevel Recalls Controllers for Slant/Fin Boilers Due to Fire Hazard:
Recall Date: October 18, 2018
Recall Number: 19-016
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controllers for Slant/Fin boilers
Hazard:
A malfunction in the recalled controller can cause the boiler to overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers with Slant/Fin model VSPH boilers should immediately contact a contractor to schedule a free repair. For assistance in locating a contractor, go to http://www.slantfin.com/locator/.
Consumer Contact:
Slant Fin at 800-873-4346 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday though Friday or Hydrolevel at 800-654-0768 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or online at www.hydrolevel.com and click Contact Us for more information.
Recall Details
Units:
About 3,900 (in addition, about 370 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves the Hydrolevel HydroStat Model 3000 boiler controller which is a black rectangular control unit for residential Slant/Fin VSPH boilers. The unit has six small LED lights and the word ‘Hydrostat’ on the front. The controller says HydroStat on the front and HydroStat Model 3000 on the back.
Incidents/Injuries:
Hydrolevel has received five reports of the recalled controllers failing to shut down the boilers after they reach the high temperature limit. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
Sold At:
Slant/Fin distributors, residential boiler contractors and boiler distributors nationwide from May 2012 through July 2018 for about $185 for the boiler controller
Manufacturer(s):
Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
Distributor(s):
Hydrolevel Company, of North Haven, Conn.
Manufactured In:
United States
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4. Vista Railing Systems Recalls ProBuilt Aluminum Posts Due to Fall Hazard:
Recall Date: October 18, 2018
Recall Number: 19-014
Recall Summary
Name of Product:
Aluminum deck railing posts
Hazard:
The posts can separate from base, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Vista Railing Systems for free replacement screws or a set of gussets to repair the posts.
Consumer Contact:
Vista Railing Systems at 800-667-8247 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT, online at www.post-fix.com or www.probuiltrailings.com and click on “Notices” for more information.
Recall Details
Units:
About 4,300 posts (in addition, about 23,500 were sold in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves ProBuilt Aluminum Posts used in residential aluminum railing systems on exterior porches, decks, and stairways. The posts connect the horizontal rails in the system and are designed to be anchored to the floor of the deck or porch. Posts have a ‘PB’, surrounded by a square, stamped on the top of the post base plate. The item number is printed on the packaging.
Product Name Item Number (one for each color)
42” End Post PB7468WT0Y, PB7468BK0Y, PB7468XB0Y, PB7468YB0Y, PB7468SW0Y
42” 90 Deg Corner Post PB7469WT0Y, PB7469BK0Y, PB7469XB0Y, PB7469YB0Y, PB7469SW0Y
42” 45 Deg Corner Post PB7494WT0Y, PB7494BK0Y, PB7494XB0Y, PB7494YB0Y, PB7494SW0Y
42” Mid Post PB7470WT0Y, PB7470BK0Y, PB7470XB0Y, PB7470YB0Y, PB7470SW0Y
42” 2.5” Blank Post PB7759WT0Y, PB7759BK0Y, PB7759XB0Y, PB7759YB0Y, PB7759SW0Y
36” End Post PB6804WT0Y, PB6804BK0Y, PB6804XB0Y, PB6804YB0Y, PB6804SW0Y
36” 90 Deg Corner Post PB6805WT0Y, PB6805BK0Y, PB6805XB0Y, PB6805YB0Y, PB6805SW0Y
36” 45 Deg Corner Post PB6809WT0Y, PB6809BK0Y, PB6809XB0Y, PB6809YB0Y, PB6809SW0Y
36” Mid Post PB6806WT0Y, PB6806BK0Y, PB6806XB0Y, PB6806YB0Y, PB6806SW0Y
36” 2.5” Blank Post PB7758WT0Y, PB7758BK0Y, PB7758XB0Y, PB7758YB0Y, PB7758SW0Y
42” Top Stair Post PB7733WT0Y, PB7733BK0Y, PB7733XB0Y, PB7733YB0Y, PB7733SW0Y
Bottom Stair Post PB7735WT0Y, PB7735BK0Y, PB7735XB0Y, PB7735YB0Y, PB7735SW0Y
36” Top Stair Post PB7737WT0Y, PB7737BK0Y, PB7737XB0Y, PB7737YB0Y, PB7737SW0Y
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported
Sold At:
Wholesale building materials distributors and lumberyards in Ark., Ga., Ill., Mich., Minn., Mont., Ohio, S.D., Texas, Wash., and Wis. from January 2017 through June 2018 for about $35.
Manufacturer(s):
Gold Well International Co. Ltd., of Binh Duong Province, Vietnam
Importer(s):
Vista Railing Systems Inc., of Canada
Manufactured In:
Vietnam
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