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York Gas Furnace Recall Fire

February 27, 2012 by · Comments Off on York Gas Furnace Recall Fire 

York Gas Furnace Recall Fire, Fire concerns have prompted York International to re-issue a recall for about 226,000 gas furnaces made for manufactured houses. The Coleman, Coleman Evcon, and Red T gas furnaces were previously recalled in 2004.

The company says the furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard to consumers.

The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. The furnaces are silver with white access panels. “Coleman,” “Coleman Evcon” and “Red T” brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. The model number is written on a faceplate, found by removing both front access panels. The faceplate is found mounted on the left inside surface behind the lower panel. Models included in the recall are:
DGAM075BDD
DGAM075BDE
DGAM075BDF
DGAT070BDD
DGAT070BDE
DGAT070BDF
DGAT075BDD
DGAT075BDE
DGAT075BDF
DLAS075BDD
DLAS075BDE
DLAS075BDF

The furnaces were sold nationwide between 1995 and 2000 as original equipment in manufactured homes and as replacement furnaces in manufactured homes.

Consumers should immediately stop using the furnace until it has been inspected and repaired. Consumers should contact UPG to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall.

For more information, including information about installation issues that may lead to the hazard, contact UPG toll-free at (888) 665-4640 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

UPG Technical Services is also conducting a comprehensive notification and communications program and working with its distributors to locate owners.

Dancing Teapots Handle Can Get Extremely Hot

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Dancing Teapots Handle Can Get Extremely Hot, Ganz U.S.A. is recalling about 2,100 of its Dancing Teapots because the handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the pot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

So far, no injuries from the teapots have been reported.  This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall.

Recalled teapots have SKU number “ER19252” and UPC “661371626062” printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in the following colors: blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and black.

The teapots were sold at tea and coffee specialty stores, gift stores, drug stores, kitchen supply stores, hospital gift shops and other retailers nationwide from December 2011 through January 2012 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using the recalled teapots immediately and contact Ganz for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday.

Dancing Teapots Recalled

February 27, 2012 by · Comments Off on Dancing Teapots Recalled 

Dancing Teapots Recalled, Ganz U.S.A. LLC and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have voluntarily recalled Dancing Teapots in the U.S. and Canada for burn hazards the product poses to consumers. The CPSC announced the nationwide product recall on February 16, 2012.

The teapots were recalled after discovering that its handle can get extremely hot when hot water is inside the teapot, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

“This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing. Only 32-ounce teapots that measure about 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide are included in this recall. Recalled teapots have SKU number ‘ER19252’ and UPC ‘661371626062’ printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot. They were sold in the following colors: blue, yellow, green, orange, pink and black,” reported the CPSC.

Consumers are advised to contact Ganz for instructions on how to return the teapot for a full refund.

For more information concerning the product recall, consumers can contact Ganz at (800) 724-5902 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.ganz.com.

February 2012 Consumer Product Recalls

February 27, 2012 by · Comments Off on February 2012 Consumer Product Recalls 

February 2012 Consumer Product Recalls, Grand Rapids, MI – Touch Point forced air heaters by Meijer Inc. are being voluntarily recalled for fire and shock hazards posed by the defective fan heaters. Meijer and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the nationwide product recall on February 22, 2012.

The air heaters were recalled after discovering that the exposed and unshielded electrical components can cause the heater to overheat and melt, which poses a fire and shock hazard to consumers.

“This recall involves Touch Point brand oscillating forced air fan heaters with model number HW-218 and date code 0811. The model number and date code are on a silver sticker on the bottom of the heater. Universal Product Code (UPC) 7-13733-30927-1 is on the bottom of the packaging. The heaters are white, 12 inches tall, 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. They have two round control knobs and a red warning light on the top front, and a black on/off switch on the front base that controls the fan’s oscillation. The words ‘Touch Point’ appear on the right front of the heater’s base,” the CPSC reported.

Consumers are advised to return the recalled heathers to any Meijer store for a full refund.

For more information concerning the product recall, consumers can contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.meijer.com.

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