News From CPSC: 4 Recalls Announced February 24, 2021
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1. Urban Outfitters Recalls Margo Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Urban-Outfitters-Recalls-Margo-Taper-Candle-Holders-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
2. Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Northern-Tool-and-Equipment-Recalls-Powerhorse-Portable-Generators-Due-to-Shock-Hazard
3. Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Potter-Electric-Recalls-Addressable-Pull-Stations-Single-Dual-Action-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-to-Fire
4. SmartPool Recalls Children’s Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/SmartPool-Recalls-Childrens-Multi-Purpose-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury
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1. Urban Outfitters Recalls Margo Taper Candle Holders Due to Fire Hazard:
Recall Date: February 24, 2021
Recall Number: 21-087
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Margo Taper Candle Holders
Hazard:
The candle holders can catch on fire if they come in contact with the candle’s flame, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled candle holders and return them to any Urban Outfitters store for a full refund. Customers can also contact Urban Outfitters to receive a prepaid return label to return the candle holders by mail. Urban Outfitters is contacting online purchasers by email.
Consumer Contact:
Urban Outfitters at 800-282-2200 24 hours a day, email at rec...@urbn.com, or online at www.urbanoutfitters.com/recall or www.urbanoutfitters.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Recall Details
Units:
About 2,700 (In addition, about 60 in Canada)
Description:
This recall involves Urban Outfitter’s Margo Taper Candle Holders. The geometric-shaped holders are made of pine or acacia wood and were sold in small, medium and large sizes. The following SKU numbers are located on the price label on the bottom of the candle holder:
|
Candle Size |
SKU Numbers |
|
Small |
0058346800 |
|
Medium |
0058346818 |
|
Large |
0058346826 |
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received one report of the candle holder catching fire. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Exclusively at Urban Outfitters stores nationwide and online at www.urbanoutfitters.com from August 2020 through November 2020 for between $18 and $30.
Importer(s):
Urban Outfitters Inc., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Manufactured In:
China
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2. Northern Tool & Equipment Recalls Powerhorse Portable Generators Due to Shock Hazard:
Recall Date: February 24, 2021
Recall Number: 21-086
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generators
Hazard:
The portable generators have a wiring error which can result in an electrical shock to users.
Remedy:
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled generators and contact Northern Tool & Equipment to schedule a free repair by an authorized dealer.
Consumer Contact:
Powerhorse Product Support toll-free at 866-443-2576 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.northerntool.com and click on “Recall Products” for more information or https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/help_product-recalls.
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Recall Details
Units:
About 3,640
Description:
This recall involves Northern Tool & Equipment Powerhorse 13000ES Portable Generator Model #799215. The gasoline generator is blue with white Powerhorse logos, a black frame and two wheels. Powerhorse 13000ES is printed in white on the top front. Serial numbers for the recalled generators are listed in the chart below. The serial number is located on the lower left of the frame.
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Model Number |
Model Description |
Serial Number Range |
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799215 |
Powerhorse 13,000-Watt Generator |
2016 Units: 205160001 – 211160248 2017 Units: 210170001 – 211170248 2018 Units: 206180001 – 211180124 2019 Units: 208190001 – 211190124 2020 Units: 203020001 – 208200124 |
Incidents/Injuries:
NTE has received one report of an incorrect wiring connection. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Northern Tool & Equipment stores nationwide and online at www.northerntool.com from July 2016 through September 2020 for about $1,850.
Importer(s):
Northern Tool & Equipment Company Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Manufactured In:
China
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3. Potter Electric Recalls Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action Due to Failure to Alert to Fire:
Recall Date: February 24, 2021
Recall Number: 21-085
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations Single/Dual Action
Hazard:
The pull handle on some units can fail to activate the fire alarm system when manually pulled, posing a risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Remedy:
Replace
Consumers should immediately contact Potter Electric or their fire alarm system dealers/installers for a free replacement. All known Potter Electric distributors and dealers/installers have been notified directly by the firm.
Consumer Contact:
Potter Electric at 800-325-3936 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.pottersignal.com and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.
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Recall Details
Units:
About 735
Description:
This recall involves Potter Electric Addressable Pull Stations. When manually pulled, these red-colored devices are intended to activate a fire alarm in commercial and other buildings. Recalled models include: (1) Potter Electric Addressable Dual Action Pull Station, Model PAD100-PSDA, Part Number 3992720, with a date code Dec 03 2020; and (2) Potter Electric Addressable Single Action Pull Station, Model PAD100-PSSA, Part Number 3992721, with date codes Nov 10 2020, Nov 25 2020, Dec 01 2020, and Dec 03 2020. “Potter” is printed on the front of all devices. The date code is located inside the device.
Incidents/Injuries:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Authorized Potter dealers and distributors nationwide from December 2020 through January 2021 for between approximately $100 and $135.
Manufacturer(s):
Potter Electric Signal Company, LLC, of St. Louis, Mo.
Manufactured In:
U.S.
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4. SmartPool Recalls Children’s Multi-Purpose Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury:
Recall Date: February 24, 2021
Recall Number: 21-088
Recall Summary
Name of product:
Bee Free Children’s Helmets
Hazard:
The recalled helmets were incorrectly advertised and marketed for children aged 2 years or older. However, the recalled helmets do not comply with minimum safety requirements for children younger than 5 and pose a risk of head injury to those children.
Remedy:
Refund
Consumers with children between the ages of 2 and 4 should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact SmartPool for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
SmartPool collect at 609-212-0221 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at jci...@smartpool.com or online at www.spqbrands.com and click on the Support tab for more information.
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Recall Details
Units:
About 480
Description:
This recall involves Bee Free-branded children’s multi-purpose helmets which can be used for multiple sports. The helmets were sold in size small, fitting head circumference from 48 cm to 53 cm (18.9 to 21.2 inches). The helmets were sold in yellow with black straps and black clip. Bee Free is printed on the back of the helmets. Model RPBFHYS is printed on a label on the inside of the helmet. S for small is printed on another label also on the inside of the helmet. Only the small-sized helmets are included in this recall.
Incidents/Injuries:
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Sold At:
Online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com, Homedepot.com and Walmart.com from May 2020 through January 2021 for about $16.
Manufacturer(s):
Shenzhen Haochen Industrial Co. Ltd., of China
Importer(s):
SmartPool LLC., of Lakewood, N.J.
Manufactured In:
China
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