Welcome to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Podcast for June 6, 2006.
CPSC today announced recalls of 224,000 HP digital cameras and 420,000 Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemakers.
Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling the coffeemakers , which may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and poses a risk of fire and burn injury.
Applica has received 14 reports of the coffeemakers overheating. This resulted in one report of a minor burn, and 12 reports of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets, countertops and floors.
The recalled coffeemakers make up to 8-cups of coffee and have a programmable countertop feature. The coffeemakers are silver and black with a stainless steel carafe. Model numbers TCM800 and TCM805 are printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the coffeemaker.
They were sold from March 2004 through April 2006 for about $40.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Applica at (800) 239-7145 for instructions on receiving a replacement Black & Decker® Brand household product.
Also announced today, the Hewlett-Packard Company is recalling the HP Photosmart R707 Digital Cameras and offering a downloadable fix.
The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or docking station, posing a fire hazard.
HP has received one report of a camera catching fire, damaging the camera and its docking station, and causing minor smoke damage to the room. No injuries have been reported.
The HP logo and the model name, Photosmart, and number, R707, are printed on the front of the camera.
They were sold at electronic, computer and camera stores, as well as Web retailers nationwide from August 2004 through April 2006 for between $250 and $400.
Consumers should stop using the recalled cameras and contact HP as they have developed a firmware update that prevents the camera from applying a charge to a non-rechargeable battery. Consumers can download this update at www.hp.com. Do not use single-use, non-rechargeable batteries until the firmware has been updated. Consumers are encouraged to update the firmware even if they do not use or intend to use a non-rechargeable battery.
For additional information, visit HP’s Web site at www.hp.com or call HP toll-free at (866) 304-7117.
Recently, CPSC recalled 3,600 packages of “Baby 2 Pack” pacifiers for a choking hazard.
Along with the importer/distributor, KI, also known as Kole Imports, CPSC announced the recall because the pacifier’s nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled pacifiers are rubber nipples attached to a white or light blue plastic guard. The cardboard packaging has a picture of a baby, some toy blocks, a toy train engine and a diaper pin with a bear on it. The pacifiers are sold in packs of two. Writing on the front of the packaging includes, “Baby,” “2 pack Pacifiers” and “BI194.”
They were sold at Discount dollar stores nationwide from August 2005 through March 2006 for about $1.
Consumers should take the recalled pacifiers away from babies immediately and contact the retailer or KI for a full refund.
For additional information, contact KI toll-free at (800) 874-7766 anytime.
For additional information on all CPSC recalls and safety news, visit our Web site at www.cpsc.gov. Until next time, stay safe.
End.