Weekly Recall Recap

2001-01-08 to 2001-01-14

4
Recalls
101,035
Units
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sources: CPSC

Other Recalls

CPSC2001-01-137,500 units
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Bicycles and Bicycle Components
RANS Inc., of Hays, Kan.

The recumbent bicycle's front fork steering tube can break, the frame of the 12-inch children's bicycle can break during use, the Cannondale bicycle forks can break, the Magura brakes could fail, the Supergo handlebars can crack and break, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer injuries. The carbon fiber wrap on the handlebar can hide cracking of the aluminum handlebar underneath the carbon. The Supergo carbon fiber bar ends can detach from the aluminum clamp.

CPSC2001-01-1335 units
CPSC, Central Sprinkler Company Announce Voluntary Recall To Replace O-Ring Fire Sprinklers
Central Sprinkler Company, an affiliate of Tyco Fire Products LP, of Lansdale, Pa.

These sprinkler heads can corrode or minerals, salts and other contaminants in water can affect the rubber O-ring seals. These factors could cause the sprinkler heads not to activate in a fire.

CPSC2001-01-1390,000 units
CPSC, Kole Imports Announce Recall of Contact Adhesive
Kole Imports, of Carson, Calif.

The adhesive contains toluene, which can present a fire and poisoning hazard to consumers. The packaging of this product does not have the required cautionary labeling, as required under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

CPSC2001-01-133,500 units
CPSC, Kenyon International Inc. Announce Recall of Portable Butane Stoves
Kenyon International Inc. of Clinton, Conn.

The unit's safety fuel shut-off system could fail to shut off when the fuel container is overheated. If overheated, the flame from the stove flares up, and cannot be controlled with the adjustment valve, posing a fire hazard.