Treestands, Backpack Blowers, Bicycles Recalled
Consumer Product Safety Commission Issues Recalls
POSTED: Friday, November 13, 2009
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WASHINGTON D.C. -- From the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Gander Mountain Treestands
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 542-6337
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Units: About 13,000Importer: Gander Mountain Company, of St. Paul, Minn.Manufacturer: StrongBuilt, of Waterproof, La.Hazard: The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.Incidents/Injuries: Gander Mountain has received two reports of consumers falling while using the treestands: one sustained unspecified injuries and a second person sustained a broken pelvis and broken arm.Description: Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.Sold at: The treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gander Mountain at (888)-542-6337 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m and Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.gandermountain.com
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 242-4672
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Units: About 85,000Distributor: Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Hazard: The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.Description: This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall:Product Model: Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580: ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A: ATL1530001 through ATL3669999, ATM0010001 through ATM1749999The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.Sold at: Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.homelite.com
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 892-6059
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Units: About 6,400Importer: Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.Hazard: The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.Incidents/Injuries: The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.Description: This recall involves all Raleigh 2007, XXIX 700c MTN, RX1.0, Diamondback 2007, Mission, and Sortie bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap."EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.Sold through: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Eason Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at eastonbike.comThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products -- such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals- - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
Copyright 2009 by News4Jax.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
- Treestands Recalled by Gander Mountain Company Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10036.html
- Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10037.html
- Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10038.html
Gander Mountain Treestands
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 542-6337
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Units: About 13,000Importer: Gander Mountain Company, of St. Paul, Minn.Manufacturer: StrongBuilt, of Waterproof, La.Hazard: The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.Incidents/Injuries: Gander Mountain has received two reports of consumers falling while using the treestands: one sustained unspecified injuries and a second person sustained a broken pelvis and broken arm.Description: Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded "AP" and "REALTREE". Model GMT101 has "Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has "Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest" printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.Sold at: The treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gander Mountain at (888)-542-6337 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m and Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.gandermountain.com
Backpack Blowers Recalled by Homelite Due to Fire Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 242-4672
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Units: About 85,000Distributor: Homelite Consumer Products Inc., of Anderson, S.C.Hazard: The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.Description: This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall:Product Model: Manufacturing Date Codes Range UT08580: ATK1820001 through ATK3659999 UT08580A: ATL1530001 through ATL3669999, ATM0010001 through ATM1749999The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green "dot" on the outside of the package or the letters "CA" embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.Sold at: Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.homelite.com
Bicycles Recalled by Easton Sports; Stem Failure Poses Fall Hazard
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 892-6059
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Units: About 6,400Importer: Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif.Hazard: The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider falls.Incidents/Injuries: The company received a report of a stem breaking, causing a minor injury to the rider.Description: This recall involves all Raleigh 2007, XXIX 700c MTN, RX1.0, Diamondback 2007, Mission, and Sortie bicycles with EA30 stems. The EA30 stems are black with white-and-gray graphics and feature a four-bolt stem face cap."EA30" is printed on the stem. EA30 stems sold as aftermarket items are included in this recall.Sold through: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009 for between $500 and $1,200. Aftermarket stems were sold from August 2007 through September 2009 for about $30.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement stem.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Eason Sports toll-free at (866) 892-6059 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at eastonbike.comThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products -- such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals- - contributed significantly to the decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.
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