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Recalls

November 15, 1995
Hazard:

If tank pressure is 3000 psi or greater, the valve cap is not properly inserted, and the air valve is on, the valve caps may fracture and pop out of the air tank, causing injury.

Remedy:

Consumers who own model RP73 caps should call Trident at (800) 234-3483 for a free replacement cap.

Units:

Approximately 500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 234-3483
November 14, 1995
Hazard:

Young children may strangle on the removable string.

Remedy:

Consumers with young children who purchased the sewing board should stop using it immediately and return it to any FAO Schwarz for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 1,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 400-4326
November 14, 1995
Hazard:

The heating element in the grill's base can become dislodged, melting the grill's plastic base.

Remedy:

Consumers who own the recalled grills should stop using them and discard or destroy the product. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

Units:

Approximately 15,600

November 14, 1995
Hazard:

Children can become entangled and strangle in the strap.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately cut the bandanna-style strap from the chairs and discard the strap. 

Units:

69,100

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 759-1223
November 09, 1995
Hazard:

The hair dryers do not contain an immersion protection plug, which can prevent electrocution if the dryers are dropped in water.

Remedy:

Consumers who own the brands of hair dryers listed above should call the company to receive a replacement dryer or to arrange a repair.

Units:

Approximately 28,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (914) 268-4245
November 09, 1995
Hazard:

A resistor on the TV's main component board may overheat, resulting in a potential fire hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers who own the recalled television sets should immediately stop using them and call GrandeTel Technologies' service center, Service Concept International (SCI), at (714) 836-4981. SCI will help consumers determine whether their television set is part of this recall and will arrange to repair the unit at no cost to the consumer.

Units:

45,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (714) 836-4981
November 06, 1995
Hazard:

The electrical cord may not have been properly crimped inside the plug, and as a result, users could be shocked by exposed wires on the cord set plug.

Remedy:

Consumers who own one of the Porter-Cable tools with the serial numbers listed above should stop using the tool immediately and call Porter-Cable at (800) 487-8665. A Porter-Cable representative will help consumers determine if their tool is part of this program, and if necessary, will arrange for a free repair or replacement.

Units:

Approximately 1,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 487-8665
October 27, 1995
Hazard:

The printers may have been incorrectly assembled and, if not properly grounded, may pose an electrical shock hazard.

Remedy:

Owners of Panasonic KX-P6100 or KX-P6500 model printers should call (800) 328-6394 to schedule a free inspection by trained service personnel. If the printer is defective, Panasonic will arrange to have the printer replaced, at no charge to the consumer, with a printer that has been fully examined to meet specifications. Panasonic will also give consumers who have their printers inspected a free toner cartridge.

Units:

Approximately 3,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (201) 392-4437
October 26, 1995
Hazard:

The acrylic candlestick holder may ignite and burn when exposed to a direct flame.

Remedy:

Consumers should return the candlestick holders to their retailers for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 3,750

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 443-3540
October 17, 1995
Hazard:

The unit can break away from the back cover while it is still plugged in, exposing live conductors, which could seriously or fatally shock consumers.

Remedy:

Consumers who purchased the Emergency Lite 3-in-1 should stop using it immediately and call (800) 669-0415. Winner Products, Inc., will send consumers packaging with postage prepaid to ship the product back to the company. Winner Products, Inc., will replace returned lights free of charge.

Units:

Approximately 3,200

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 669-0415
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