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All product recalls affecting West Virginia.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with West Virginia in the distribution area.
Scuba Regulators Replaced by Parkway Fabricators NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 27, 1977 Release # 77-131 Safety Replacement Program WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 27)-- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Parkway Fabricators of South Amboy, N.J. today announce a voluntary part-replacement program of 2000 "Poseidon" brand "Cyklon 300" model regulators for SCUBA diving systems sold in 1974. The regulators manufactured in Sweden by Poseidon Industries AB, imported and distributed nationwide by Parkway Fabricators can be identified by the "Poseidon" brand name, the "Cyklon 300" model name and the following serial number ranges: 15024 through 16523 and 18050 through 18549. The brand name is embossed on the purge button and the serial number is located on the first stage of the regulator. The intermediate air hose on these regulators may become disconnected from its fitting due to a defect in the hose material. If the fitting disconnects while the unit is submerged, air flow to the diver would be cut off. Consumers are warned to immediately stop using these regulators. The company is providing free replacement hoses to all consumers who own one of the affected regulators. To obtain the replacement hose, consumers should write to Parkway Fabricators, # 1 Raritan Street, South Amboy, N.J., attn: Cyklon 300 Recall, and provide his or her name, address, telephone number and the serial number of the regulator. A replacement hose along with instructions for installation will be mailed to each owner. In addition, Parkway has sent direct notification to the approximately 80% of the purchasers of the regulators who have filed warranty cards with the firm. Parkway is also notifying its dealers nationwide and is providing them with posters to warn customers not to use the regulator until a replacement hose is provided. The firm is aware of approximately 20 instances when the intermediate air hose on the regulator has become disconnected from its fitting. However, no injuries have resulted to divers as a result of this problem. Consumers who require additional information should contact Ken Musiak, Parkway Fabricators, # 1 Raritan Street, South Amboy, N. J., telephone 201/721 -5300.If consumers are unable to contact Parkway Fabricators, they may contact CPSC at 800/638-2772.
Christmas Light Sets Recalled by New York Merchandise NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 22, 1977 Release # 77-130 Christmas Light Sets Recalled WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 22) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with New York Merchandise Co., Inc., today announced that New York Merchandise will voluntarily stop sale of their 15-bulb "Renown" Christmas tree light sets, model number 222/15B, indoor only. The Christmas light sets, retail for $4.50-$5, are packaged in a white and red cardboard box with a clear cellophane window, and were distributed nationwide. The bulb sockets in these sets may contain incorrectly placed metal electrical contacts that may create a potential fire hazard by shorting out the bulb and overheating the wires. The company urges consumers who have purchased one of these light sets to carefully examine the inside of each socket, noting the placement of the two metal electrical contacts. If correctly constructed, one metal contact is mounted horizontally across the inside base of the socket and the other stands vertically along the inside wall. If both contacts are in the vertical position, the set is defective and should not be used. Consumers can return a defective set to their dealer for a full refund or replacement. Anyone wishing additional information should write to New York Merchandise Co., 32 W. 23rd St., New York, N.Y. 10010, or call the company at 212/675-3500.
December 21, 1977 Release # 77-128 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21) -- Market Research Imports (MRI), Incline Village, Nevada, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced that MRI is voluntarily withdrawing from sale certain imported Christmas light replacement bulbs which were made in Taiwan. MRI discovered a defect in some of the bulbs which could cause them to shatter with explosive force when electrical current is first applied. The defect is a thin strand of wire approximately l/8" to l/4" in length, which may protrude from the solder tip at the base of the bulb. Consumers who may have purchased these replacement bulbs are urged to immediately inspect them to see if a thin strand of wire is protruding from the solder tip at the base of the bulb. If a protruding wire is present, the bulb is defective. The defect may be safely removed by simply snipping off the protruding wire at the solder tip with a pair of. scissors or pliars with cutting edges. The consumer may also elect to return the defective bulbs to the place of purchase for exchange or refund. Two models of bulbs are subject to the defect, and are identified on the package as Item No. LC-9004 size 9 l/4, and Item No. LC-7004 size 7 l/2. The words "Replacement Bulbs" and the letters "MRI" also appear on the package. The bulbs, sold four to a package, retailed for approximately $1.00 or less and were sold nationwide. MRI and the Commission warn that other distributors may have imported these same bulbs from Taiwan and may be selling them under different brand names. The consumer is cautioned to inspect all such replacement light bulbs before installing them in decorative lighting fixtures
Refrigerator Repaired by White-Westinghouse NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 1977 Release # 77-125 Refrigerator Repair Program Announced WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 20) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and White-Westinghouse Company today announced that White-Westinghouse is voluntarily modifying 17,508 of its 14-cubic-foot refrigerators because they present a possible shock hazard if not properly grounded. These refrigerators may contain an improperly placed heater wire, which could, under some circumstances, contact the refrigerator's cabinet or evaporator, thereby presenting a possible shock hazard to a consumer touching the refrigerator. The company emphasizes that no shock incidents have been reported regarding the refrigerators. The 14-cubic-foot refrigerators subject to the modification are identifiable by model numbers RT146T, RT145T, RT141T, RT144T, RT14XW and RT14YW, which were manufactured between March 8 and Nov. 11,1977, and distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. Only those refrigerators bearing serial numbers commencing with the letters RUD, RUE, RUF, RUG, RUH, RUJ, RUK, RUL, and RTG and followed by five numbers are affected. Consumers are instructed to find the model and serial numbers on the serial plate located on the lower left-front corner of the refrigerator above the kick plate grating. The serial plate is visible only when the refrigerator door is open. In opening the door to view the serial plate, the consumer is cautioned not to touch any other kitchen appliance, including the kitchen sink. Consumers who have a 14-cubic-foot refrigerator within the indicated serial number block should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased for inspection and repair, if necessary, at no charge to the consumer. If consumers are unable to contact their dealers, they may contact White- Westinghouse at 800-245-0600 (Pennsylvania residents 800-242-0580; Puerto Rico residents 733-5143). If consumers are unable to contact White-Westinghouse, they may contact CPSC at 800-638-2772.
Refrigerator repaired by Kelvinator NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 1977 Release # 77-127 Refrigerator repair program announced WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 20) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Kelvinator Appliance Co. today announced that Kelvinator is voluntarily modifying 1,508 of its 14-cubit-foot refrigerators because they present a possible shock hazard if not properly grounded and that all but 341 of the refrigerators have already been modified. These refrigerators may contain an improperly placed heater wire which could, under sane circumstances, contact the refrigerator's cabinet or evaporator, thereby presenting a possible shock hazard to a consumer touching the refrigerator. The company emphasizes that no shock incidents have been reported regarding the refrigerators. The 14-cubit-foot refrigerators subject to the modification are identifiable by model number TPX140MN, manufactured between October 19 and November 11, 1977. Only those refrigerators bearing a 10-digit serial number beginning with 107 are affected. Consumers are instructed to find the model and serial numbers on the serial plate located on the lower left-front comer of the refrigerator above the kick- plate grating. The serial plate is visible only when the refrigerator door is Open- In opening the door to view the serial plate, the consumer is cautioned not to touch any other kitchen appliance, including the kitchen sink. Consumers who have a TPX140MN 14-cubic-foot refrigerator within the indicated serial number block should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased for inspection and repair, if necessary, at no charge to the consumer. If consumers are unable to contact the dealers, they may contact Kelvinator at 616-455-9190. If consumers are unable to contact Kelvinator, they may contact CPSC at 800-638-2772.
Refrigerator Repaired by Magic Chef NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 1977 Release # 77-126 Refrigerator Repair Program Announced WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 20) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Magic Chef, Inc., announced today that Magic Chef is voluntarily modifying 2,607 of its 14-cubic-foot refrigerators because they present a possible shock hazard if not properly grounded. These refrigerators may contain an improperly placed heater wire which could, under some circumstances, contact the refrigerator's cabinet or evaporator, thereby presenting a possible shock hazard to a consumer touching the refrigerator. The company emphasizes that no shock incidents have been reported regarding the refrigerators. The 14-cubic-foot refrigerators subject to the modification are identifiable by model number FB 148, manufactured between Sept. 9 and Nov. 11, 1977. Only those refrigerators bearing serial numbers commencing with the letters RUH, RUJ, RUK and RUL and followed by five numbers are affected. Consumers are instructed to find the model and serial numbers on the serial plate located on the lower left-front corner of the refrigerator above the kick plate grating. The serial plate is visible only when the refrigerator door is open. In opening the door to view the serial plate, the consumer is cautioned not to touch any other kitchen appliance, including the kitchen sink. Consumers who have a model FB 148 14-cubic-foot refrigerator within the indicated serial number block should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased for inspection and repair, if necessary, at no charge to the consumer. If consumers are unable to contact their dealers, they may contact Magic Chef at 615-472-3371. If the consumers are unable to contact Magic Chef, they may contact CPSC at 800-638-2772.
December 16, 1977 Release # 77-124 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16) -- Gerico Inc., Boulder, Colorado, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced a voluntary repair program affecting 40,000 potentially defective portable baby strollers. "Gerry Carryfree," model numbers 0-95, 0-99, 0-100, 0-110, and "Sears 'Stroll 'N Fold,' " model number 36443, both manufactured by Gerico may have defective locking devices which could cause the stroller to collapse forward on the child. No injuries have been reported. The potentially defective strollers, all manufactured during a 46-day period between January 10, 1977 and February 25, 1977, can be identified by a 4-digit code number running from 7010 through 7056, stamped on the strap located beneath the stroller seat. The strollers retailed for about $25 each and were sold at Sears and other stores throughout the country. Consumers who have one of these strollers should contact the store where it was purchased or the company, Gerico Inc., P.O. Box 998, Boulder, Colorado 80306. A repair kit will then be provided free-of-charge
December 9, 1977 Release # 77-122 WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 9) -- U.S. Divers Co., Santa Ana, California, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of all of its scuba regulators sold after December 1, 1976. A very substantial number of regulators is involved. The regulators were distributed nationwide. The recalled regulators may have a potentially defective clamp ring which may cause unseating of the second stage regulator diaphram. The second stage is that portion of the regulator which the diver holds in his mouth. The unseating of this diaphram could result in the regulator being flooded with water and the air flow to the diver being cut off. The recalled scuba regulators were sold under the name of U.S. Divers and/ or the following model names: Conshelf XII; Conshelf Supreme; Calypso J; Calypso IV; Aquarius; Octopus; and Hookah. The model name and/or-U.S. Divers appears on the product on the purge button. Consumers are warned to immediately stop using these regulators. Consumers should return them to an authorized U.S. Divers dealer for free replacement of the clamp ring. Consumers who require additional information should contact U.S. Divers Co., Customer Service Department, 3323 West Warner Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92702 (714/540-8010)
December 8, 1977 Release # 77-120 WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 8) -- The M.W. Kasch Company, Mequon, Wisconsin, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the recall of 8,400 sets of wooden toy alphabet blocks. According to CPSC laboratory tests, paint used on some of these blocks has a lead content which exceeds the current permissible level of 0.5%. The agency's lead-in-paint regulation is intended to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in children who may ingest paint chips or peelings. Effective February 28, 1978, the maximum permissible level for paint used on toys manufactured after that date will be reduced to 0.06%. The blocks being recalled were packaged in a plastic bag, either 15 or 28 to a set, with a cardboard label stapled at the top stating "ABC Educational Blocks - Made in Taiwan for Skyline International, Milwaukee, Wisconsin U.S.A." The 15-block set retailed for about $1.35 and the 28-block set for about $3.00. The blocks are painted either red, green, yellow or blue and the letter background is white. The blocks have been sold since March 1976 in the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Consumers who have a set of these blocks should return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. A pre-Christmas survey by the Commission of 41 retail stores throughout the U.S. turned up other toys which the agency will be investigating further
Toy Golf Clubs Recalled by H-G Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 1977 Release # 77-117 Toy Golf Clubs Recalled WASHINGTON, DC (Nov. 29) --The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with H-G Toys of Long Beach, N.Y., today warned consumers of a possible defect in "Par-Golf Toy Golf Clubs," model numbers 721 and 723. Because of faulty staple assembly, the club's metal rod may separate from its handle when swung and thus be propelled into anyone who may be standing in the rod's path. The models in question were shipped into commerce before May 1, 1977. Ghey bear a single staple which fastens the club rod to the handle. Consumers who have purchased the model 721 or 723 toy golf clubs are urged to carefully examine them to make sure the rod is securely attached to the handle. If the connection is weak, consumers are instructed to discontinue use and may return the clubs to their retailer for refund or replacement. The toy golf clubs are packaged in pairs along with two golf balls on a cardboard backing labeled "Par Golf" and "H-G Toys." No identifying markings appear on the clubs or balls themselves. The model 721 and 723 clubs were distributed nationwide and retail from about $1.50 to $2.50 in specialty and variety stores. It is currently not known how many of the toy clubs are still available for purchase by consumers since the products were marketed primarily for sale during the summer season. Consumers who desire additional information should write to H-G Toys, Inc., 750 Park Place, Long Beach, N.Y. 11561.
October 25, 1977 Release # 77-111 WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 25) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with the Crosman Arms Company, a division of The Coleman Company, Inc., announced today the possibility of an inoperative safety in certain BB repeater pistols marketed under the Crosman name. About 25,000 model number 454 repeater pistols were manufactured and distributed nationwide during 1977 for recreational shooting. In a portion of these, an improper dimension on a receiver cover raises the possibility of the pistol discharging when the trigger is pulled with the safety engaged. The company is trying to locate the pistols involved in order to make modifications to eliminate the possible problem at no cost to the consumer. The pistols are identified as Crosman model 454, 16-shot, semi-automatic .177-caliber CO2 powered BB pistols. Suspect pistols can be identified by the first three digits of the serial number. The digits are 477, 577, 677, 777, or 877. The serial number is located on the left side of the pistol just below the name Crosman. Pistols bearing these serial numbers but with an "R" stamped on the right-hand side of the casting under the grip or below the barrel on the front of the receiver have been inspected by Crosman and do NOT contain the possible malfunction. Owners of the pistols are requested to take the pistol to the nearest authorized service center listed on a brochure which was included with the pistol when purchased. Owners may also write the Crosman Arms Company, 980 Turk Hill Road, Fairport, New York 14450 or call the Crosman service department at (716)223-6000
October 21, 1977 Release # 77-110 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 21) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today warned consumers of a possible serious shock hazard from certain portable, immersible electric water heaters manufactured by the Ambory Corp., of Hazel Park, Mich. One of these heaters was reportedly involved in the recent electrocution of a 17-year-old girl in Little Fork, Minn. Sold to heat water in and around the home, the heaters are constructed of an exposed resistive heating element contained within a perforated metal case which permits water to contact the heating mechanism. This element is powered by electrical current from a standard electrical outlet. Potential for serious shock injuries, possibly resulting in electrocution, exists when water contacts the powered heating element. The four heaters in question are the "Ambory Special," "Jiffy, Jr. ," "Jiffy, Sr.," and "Ram." Distributed nationwide, they are sold primarily in hardware stores and tack shops. CPSC estimates that approximately 50,000 of the immersible water heaters are currently in consumers' hands. On October 20, the Commission authorized its staff to proceed against the Ambory Corp.9 to remove this alleged hazard from the marketplace. CPSC urges consumers to take extreme caution if they use one of these heaters. All four models are sold with instructions warning users not to touch the water container or the water itself while the heater is "on." Consumers are also directed to turn off the heater and unplug it before testing the water temperature. Anyone aware of any shock or electrocution incidents associated with an Ambory immersible electric water heater is urged to immediately call CPSC's toll-free Hotline at 800/638-2772
October 3, 1977 Release # 77-103 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 3) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Human Resources and the American Printing House for the Blind, today announced the recall of 12 products which have excessive Lead content their paint. The products were produced and distributed nationwide by the American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky, and are intended for use by blind children. these products are not normally found on retail shelves, but are sold by mail order to consumers, school systems, and government agencies. A regulation under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act establishes a 0.5% permissible level for lead in paint to reduce risk of lead poisoning to children who may ingest paint chips or peelings. No injuries or illnesses have been reported associated with the products now being recalled. The products currently under recall are: l-0301 Biological Modelsl-0332 Land Forml-0340 Mitchell Form Setsl-0357 Sports Field fitl-0371 Shape Boardl-0382 Textured Blocksl-0372 Puzzle Form Board Kitl-0872 Sound Matching Board 11l-0108 Large U.S. Mapl-0109 Small U.S. Mapl-0329 Fractional Partsl-0359 Stokes Place Holder Persons who have these products should return them to the place of purchase for replacement or a full refund
Banned "Snoopy" Bank Recalled by Ideal Toy Corporation NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 1977 Release # 77-099 CPSC Announces Recall Of Banned "Snoopy" Bank WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 12) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Ideal Toy Corporation, Hollis, New York, today announced the recall of 60,000 banned "Snoopy" toy banks. The paint used on these products has a lead content which exceeds the Commission permissible level of 0.5%. Effective February 28, 1978, the maximum permissible level for paint used on toys manufactured after that date will be reduced to 0.06%. The agency's lead-in-paint regulation is intended to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in children who may ingest paint chips or peelings. No injuries or illnesses associated with these toys have been reported to the Commission. A routine check by Ideal revealed the excessive lead content in the paint. The multicolored banks are approximately six inches high and represent the "Snoopy" character in the following costumes or poses: Snoopy "Joe Cool" Bank Snoopy Santa Bank Snoopy in Tuxedo Bank Snoopy Dog House Bank Model #5272-0; Model #5270-4; Model #5273-8; Model #5271-2. Persons who have these banks should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information, consumers can call Ideal collect at (212) 454-5000.
September 2, 1977 Release # 77-096 WASHINGI'ON, D.C. (Sept. 2) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has culminated a major regulatory proceeding by issuing a final ban on lead-containing paint and on toys and furniture coated with such paint. This action was taken to reduce the risk of lead poisoning in children who may ingest paint chips or peelings. Until now, the maximum level of lead allowed in consumer paints has been 0.5 percent. CPSC has lowered this amount to 0.06 percent, a level conforming with the maximum permissible under the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act. This Act, administered primarily by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, prohibits application of lead-based paint to housing constructed or rehabilitated with federal assistance. Exempted from the new ban are mirrors backed with lead-containing paint which are part of articles of furniture, as well as artists' paints and related materials. Also exempted, provided they bear specified cautionary labeling, are certain agricultural and industrial coatings, touch-up coatings for appliances and lawn and garden equipment, graphic arts coatings, and certain coatings for powered model aircraft. This ban under the Consumer Product Safety Act will take effect 180 days after publication September 1 in the Federal Register and will apply to products manufactured on and after that date
High Chair Recalled by Century NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Replacements are no longer available. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued August 22, 1977; Revised August 27, 2001 Release # 77-092 High Chair Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. (AUG. 22) -- Century Products Inc. and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced a voluntary recall of Century's non-folding 747 Command high chair. According to the Commission's staff, this chair could break at the weld which joins the metal support column with a metal seat support plate. If this should occur, the chair seat and any young child in the seat could fall to the floor. The recall involves only the non-folding 747 Command high chair in which the metal pedestal column is welded to a metal support plate fastened to the bottom of a plastic seat and involves no other chair manufactured by Century. The non-folding 747 high chair can be identified by numbers found on the back of the plastic seat. Only units bearing these numbers, 7403 through 7412, 7501 and 7502, are affected. Approximately 600 of these chairs were produced between March 1, 1974, and February 28, 1975, and distributed in Alabama, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, ad Pennsylvania. The retail price of the units was approximately $24.95. Consumers who have one of these high chairs should stop using it and discard or destroy the product. Replacement high chairs are no longer available. For more information, the company's customer service number is 800-345-4109.
Refrigerator Repaired by Amana Amana Refrigeration, Inc., Amana, Iowatoday announced voluntary corrective action program involving approximately 240,000 Amana side-by-side refrigerator/freezers manufactured between February 1969 and September 1974. Those refrigerator/freezers to be repaired are Amana model numbers SR 17, SR 19, SR 22, SR 25, SD 19, SD 22, and SD 25. The units can be further identified by checking the serial numbers on the serial plate located behind the removable black grill at the front of the refrigerator/freezer. Those serial numbers beginning with the letters S, E, B, L, A, or C are affected by this program. These refrigerator/freezers contain a hinge wire assembly in both of the doors which powers the heaters to the butter keeper and the anti-sweat device. The hinge wire may wear from frequent door openings causing contact between the bare wire and the inside of the door. There is a possibility that someone contacting or grasping both of the doors at the same time will be severely shocked. Forty-one shock incidents have been reported to the Commission. Amana is identifying and contacting owners of these refrigerator/freezers by letter in order to advise that modifications to eliminate this potential hazard should be made by the owner without delay. Until the written instructions are received consumers owning this product are advised to contact Amana through its toll-free number 800/553-6333 or write directly to Amana at: Amana Refrigeration Inc., Amana, Iowa 52204. In the event that Amana can not be reached, consumers are advised to contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Comnission's toll-free HOTLINE at 800/638-2772. Important Information About The Safety Of Your Side-By-Side Refrigerator Dear Amana Owner: Amana products have earned an excellent reputation for quality and safety. This comes in part through continued testing and monitoring of performance both in our plants and in the homes of our customers. However, some of the units, we have discovered, have had the wiring installed incorrectly. You may have one of these units. Excessive wear in these units can result in the electrical wires wearing out in the freezer or refrigerator door. Should this happen in either door, you may receive a severe electrical shock if you touch both door handles at the same time. The units involved were produced from February 1969 through September 1974, models beginning with the letters SR or SD. These are further identified by the letters S, E, B, L, A or C preceding the serial numbers. Our records indicate that you have one of these units. Please take the following steps at once. You should have no reluctance to perform these steps as they do not pose any hazard whatsoever. If you take these steps, you will eliminate any possibility of the shock hazard described above. In taking these steps, refer to the illustration. Disconnecting Hinge Wires 1. Remove Black Grille. 2. Unplug each plug. 3. Install Black plugs enclosed. 4. Add safety sticker to each wire. 5. Replace black grille.
August 17, 1977 Release # 77-086 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 17) -- Black and Decker Manufacturing Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 40,000 No. 8209 Type 1 weed and grass trimmers. The trimmers were produced in the spring and summer of 1977 and distributed nationwide. The orange-colored trimmer has a suggested retail price of $59.99 and uses nylon line to cut weeds and grass. It is sold with an unassembled two-part handle that consumers must assemble prior to use. According to Black and Decker, engineering tests have indicated that consumers could damage the insulation surrounding the electrical cord when assembling the handle. Such damage could result in serious electrical shock. Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the No. 8209 Type 1 trimmer and to return it to only a Black and Decker service center or a Black and Decker-authorized service center listed in the Yellow Pages. Products subject to the recall will be modified to a No. 8209 Type 2 trimmer at no cost to the consumer. All No. 8209 Type 2 trimmers incorporate an additional safety feature to safeguard against any future possibility of electrical shock from this problem. Black and Decker, which informed CPSC of the potential safety hazard on August 1, has mailed certified letters providing recall instructions to all consumers who mailed in the registration card packed with the trimmer. Consumers who require additional information should place a collect call to Black and Decker, 301/828-2955, between 8 A.M. and 5 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Smoke Detectors Recalled by BRK Electronics NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 1977 Release # 77-083 Recall Of Smoke Detectors Continues WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 1) -- BRK Electronics, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today issued a second notice of the recall of all BRK SS749 series smoke detectors manufactured before September 26, 1975. The first notice of this recall was issued January 25, 1977, but between 85-90,000 of these smoke detectors have not been located. The recall was begun voluntarily by BRK when the company discovered that incorrectly- rated resistors were used in the SS749 series smoke detectors produced from March 1974 to September 26, 1975. These resistors could fail, making the unit inoperable, and may under certain circumstances cause a fire inside the detector. Although the detector is enclosed in self-extinguishing plastic, the units are being recalled as a precautionary measure. According to BRK, all distributors who purchased the detectors have been contacted and with the company's help have been notifying the contractors who installed the detectors to organize factory supervised replacement programs. The units subject to this recall are 110 volt AC-powered detectors which sold for a suggested retail price of $39.95. No battery-powered detectors are involved. Some models were manufactured with ordinary power cords (line cord) which plug into wall outlets, others have pigtail leads (hard wire) for installation directly into the household circuit The units subject to this recall are 110 volt AC-powered detectors which sold for a suggested retail price of $39.95. No battery-powered detectors are involved. Some models were manufactured with ordinary power cords (line cord) which plug into wall outlets, others have pigtail leads (hard wire) for installation directly into electric wiring. The detectors were marketed by BRK, American Machine & Foundry (AMF), I-T-E Imperial Corporation (I-T-E) and Sears, Roebuck & Company (Sears). They have the following model numbers: BRK SS749AC (hard wire) SS749ACS (hard wire) SS749L (line cord) SS749SL (line cord) AMF 2000AC (hard wire) 2000ACL (line cord) I-T-E IT0l-AC (hard wire) Sears 9-57049 (hard wire) 9-57047 (line cord) 9-57048 (line cord) Homeowners who suspect they have one of these smoke detectors are urged to check the model number on their unit. (Caution: Before inspecting hard-wired detectors, electrical power to the unit must be turned off at the fuse box or circuit breaker; line cord detectors must be unplugged before inspection). Once the power is off, remove the cover and examine the side of the plastic base for a label which contains the model number. Anyone who has one of the Sears units affected by this recall should contact the nearest Sears store, which will arrange for inspection and free replacement of the unit containing the defect. People who believe they have any of the other detectors under recall should contact BRK to obtain a fact sheet, which gives very specific criteria for identifying potentially defective units, as well as replacement instructions. Additional information concerning the recall can be obtained by contacting BRK Electronics, 780 McClure Avenue, Aurora, Illinois 60507, Attention: Dennis Wm. Clair, Project 749 Director; or by calling toll-free 800/323-9005 and asking for the Project 749 Department.
July 29, 1977 Release # 77-081 WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 29)-- Master Lock Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of approximately 32,000 "Master" number 2551 battery-operated smoke alarms and number 2553 dual-powered smoke alarms made late in 1975 and during part of 1976. The recalled smoke alarms can be identified by the following range of serial numbers: 1 to 10,000; 17,735 to 20,000 and 2,000,001 to 2,020,000. The serial number is located on the back cover of the smoke alarm under the mounting bracket. Some of the units may fail to alarm when the relative humidity is over 70% in the home because they were inadequately cleansed of soldering flux after initial assembly. Other units may not be sensitive enough to alarm at minimum smoke levels set by industry standards. The company has received one complaint from a consumer who noticed an alarm did not function properly during a routine test. Consumers who own a "Master" smoke alarm with a serial number that falls within the range of 1 to 10,000; 17,735 to 20,000 or 2,000,00l to 2,020,000 are asked to write: Master Lock Company, 2600 N. 32nd Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210, Attention: Department #16, including their name, address, telephone and serial number of the alarm. The company will promptly send the consumer a form detailing full return instructions. The units will either be replaced or corrected, depending on the problem, without cost to the consumer. Consumers who require additional information should write to the company