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1. CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
2. CPSC, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold
with HP Inkjet Printers
3. CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announces Recall of Humidifiers
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For Immediate Release
March 7, 2002
Release # 02-114
CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219
Fondue Set Recall Hotline: (800) 465-8909
CPSC, Trudeau Corp. Announce Recall of Fondue Sets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Trudeau Corp., of Woodbridge, Ill., is voluntarily
recalling about 20,000 fondue sets. The plastic ring with handles that
is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot can crack during normal
heating or cooling, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Trudeau has received 30 reports of plastic rings breaking,
including one report of a consumer who was burned on the hand and
reported of fire damage to a rug.
The recalled fondue pots are blue or white metal and have a black
plastic ring that is attached to the upper rim of the fondue pot. The
plastic ring includes two handles that allow for safe usage of the
fondue pot. The fondue pot sits on a black, four-legged stand, which
houses the burner. The fondue sets were sold under the brand names
"Distinction by Trudeau" and "Trudeau Fondue Set."
Retail stores nationwide, including Target, sold the fondue sets
from October 2001 through January 2002 for between $20 and $40.
Consumers should stop using the fondue set immediately and contact
Trudeau at (800) 465-8909 anytime to receive a replacement fondue pot.
Consumers also can visit the firm's website at
www.trudeaucorp.com To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link
from your
web site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following
address:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02114.html ***************
For Immediate Release
March 7, 2002
Release # 02-115
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
HP Media Contact: Jennifer Boggs (858) 655-4289
HP Recall Hotline: (877) 917-4378
CPSC, Longwell Electronics Announce Recall of Power Cord Sets Sold with
HP Inkjet Printers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, (CPSC), Longwell Electronics, of Brea, Calif., is
voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million power cord sets sold with inkjet
printers from Hewlett-Packard Company. The connector can break,
exposing electrical contacts and posing a shock hazard to consumers.
No injuries or incidents have been reported. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.
The gray, two-wire power cord sets with a LS-7C connector were
sold with the following HP printers: HP Deskjet 800 series and 900
series, HP Photosmart 1000 series, 1100 series, 1200 series, and 1300
series inkjet printers. The name "Longwell" is molded on the plug
between the blades.
Department, computer, office and electronic stores including Best
Buy, CompUSA, Costco, Office Depot, Office Max, Staples and Wal-Mart
stores sold the printers with the Longwell cord sets nationwide between
April 2001 and February 2002 for between $100 and $400.
Consumers should stop using these printers immediately and contact
HP for a free replacement cord. For more information, consumers can
contact HP at (877) 917-4378 anytime or visit the firm's web site at
www.hp.com To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link
from your web
site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following
address:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02115.html ************
For Immediate Release
March 7, 2002
Release # 02-116
CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1189
Hunter Recall Hotline: (800) 207-5982
CPSC, Hunter Fan Co. Announces Recall of Humidifiers
WASHINGTON, DC- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn., is voluntarily
recalling about 100,000 humidifiers. The motors in these humidifiers can
overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Hunter Fan has received nine reports of the humidifiers' motors
overheating, including one incident involving minor property damage. No
injuries have been reported.
The recalled humidifiers have the following model numbers and date
codes, which can be found on a label located on the back of the
motor/switch housing (see example of the label below):
MODEL: 32500 CareFree
SIZE: 5 Gallon
DATE CODE: 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501;
or 00102 through 06002
DESCRIPTION: Light beige, made of plastic with a dark beige base,
dark beige top vent and tinted water tank
MODEL: 33300 CareFree Plus
SIZE: 3 Gallon
DATE CODE: 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501;
or 00102 through 06002
DESCRIPTION: Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent
and dark gray base with a tinted water tank
MODEL: 33330 CareFree Plus
SIZE: 3.3 Gallon
DATE CODE: 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501;
or 00102 through 06002
DESCRIPTION: Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and
dark gray base with a tinted water tank
MODEL: 33350 CareFree Plus
SIZE: 3.5 Gallon
DATE CODE: 15200 through 36500; 00101 through 36501;
or 00102 through 06002
DESCRIPTION: Light gray, made of plastic with dark gray top vent and
dark gray base with a tinted water tank
Discount, hardware and lighting stores; wholesale clubs; home
centers; catalogs; and various online stores sold these humidifiers
nationwide from August 2000 through February 2002 for between $50 and
$120.
Consumers should stop using these humidifiers and unplug them
immediately. Consumers should call Hunter Fan at (800) 207-5982 anytime
to arrange for a free repair or replacement. For more information,
consumer can log on to the company's website at
www.hunterfan.com To see a picture of the recalled product(s) and/or to establish a link
from your web
site to this press release on CPSC's web site, link to the following
address:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml02/02116.html
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