Thursday, May 09 2013 21:20

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 9, 2013
Recall Number: 13-186

Family Dollar Stores Recalls Optimus Tower Quartz Heaters Due to Overheating and Fire Hazards

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of product: Portable Heaters

Hazard:  The heaters can overheat posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the heaters and return the product to any Family Dollar Stores location for a full refund.

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Thursday, May 09 2013 21:15

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 8, 2013
Recall Number: 13-185

Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Name of product: Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks

Units: About 975

Hazard:  The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.

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Tuesday, May 07 2013 21:34

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 2, 2013
Recall Number: 13-183

Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch Softball Bats Recalled by Hillerich & Bradsby Due to Injury Hazard from Breakage

Name of Product:  Louisville Slugger OneX Fastpitch softball bat

Units: About 13,000

Hazard:  The bat's barrel can separate from the handle during use and strike people nearby.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the bat and contact Hillerich & Bradsby for a free replacement bat and the choice of an additional free item.

Description:  The recalled bats include all OneX style bats. The composite bat has a white and grey shell with blue and yellow lettering. "Louisville Slugger oneX" appears twice on the barrel, in yellow in one place and in blue lettering on the other side.  The "X" is yellow in both places.

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Tuesday, May 07 2013 21:29

Written by RiverheadLOCAL

Recall Date: May 2, 2013
Recall Number: 13-182

LEM Products Distribution Recalls 5-Tray Food Dehydrators Due to Fire Hazard

Name of product:  5-Tray Dehydrator with Digital Timer

Units:  About 14,600 in the U.S, and 100 in Canada. This product was previously recalled in February 2011.

Hazard:  The fan can fail causing the unit to overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the dehydrator and contact LEM Products Distribution for instructions on free shipping and repair of the recalled product. LEM is offering a one year warranty extension and a $10 discount coupon, which can be used towards a LEM catalog or online purchase, to all consumers who return their recalled units for repair.

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