RECALLS OF THE WEEK------RETURNS (and so do I)
Everyone breathe a sigh of relief....I am back! Have to apologize for my lack of posting the last month and a half. I had some major issues going on in my life including the passing of my Dad and the passing....I mean leaving of my paralegal. In between all that, I attended a conference for lawyers who fight the good fight for the everyday folk so it has sent my life into a bit of turmoil. However, things are getting better everyday. A brand spanking new....and very competent and hardworking paralegal has started working with me this week (welcome Therese!), my older son Alec (the writer) is getting ready to leave to explore his life as a college student, my younger son Blake just returned from a summer at camp in Maine (tough life) and my wonderful and supportive wife is here by my side. So bottom line....I will start posting again on a regular basis and do my best to keep you aware of issues related to defective and dangerous products. Which brings me to this weeks catch up version (great segway) of Recalls of the Week. So here are the most recent one's of most significance:
1. DEWALT Cordless Brad Nailers: The DC608 Model of this DEWALT Cordless Brad Nailer is being recalled because it can still operate even with the safety in the locked position. This can cause the unexpected ejection of a nail which can cause serious injury to an unsuspecting consumer. The date codes, found on the underside of the handle once the battery pack is removed, are 200728 through 200821. In addition, "DC608" is located on the right side of the magazine. These Nailers were sold between October 2007 and May 2008. If you have one of these Nailers, you should stop using it immediately and contact DEWALT at (866) 220-1481 to get a free repair.
2. Sky Scrambler and Sharper Image Wireless Indoor Helicopters: Remote controlled helicopter toys sold as the "Sky Scrambler" and the "Sharper Image Wireless Indoor Helicopters" are being recalled due to potential for fire and burn hazards. About 685,000 of these toys were sold at various department stores, drug stores and retain stores throughout the country between June 2007 and May 2008 for about $20. The rechargeable lithium battery in these helicopters can overheat, catch fire and ignite, creating a potential for fire and burns. The toy helicopters have yellow, red or blue decals. "BH26047" is printed on the tail of the Sky Scrambler and "The Sharper Image" is printed on tail of the Sharper Image helicopter toys. You should stop using these helicopters immediately and contact the manufacturer Innovage at 866-672-2630 to obtain and full refund.
3. Santorini Chair Sold at Cost Plus and World Market: The Santorini chair, which is a outdoor black metal stacking type chair that has vertical bars on the seat back and horizontal bars across the seat part, was sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores. The seat weld can fail which would allow the chair to collapse. The chairs were sold between January 2008 and April 2008 for about $50. If you have one of these chairs, you should stop using immediately and return to Cost Plus or World Market for a full refund. Only seats with weld joints on the side of the seat are included in the recall. Chairs with rear weld joints in the seat area are not included in this recall. For more information, go here.
4. Reebok Exercise Cycles: This is for all you fitness fanatics who head off to the local gym to work your body into exhaustion, of which some may say I am one. Reebok's Studio Exercise Cycles, the type you see in cycling classes at the gym are being recalled because the cranks on the cycles can break during use causing lacerations. The recalled bike is black with silver cranks. It has an internal belt drive. There is a Reebok logo on the side of the cycle that shows a person riding a bike. The bikes were sold to fitness centers between 1997 and 2000. If your gym is still using these bikes, have them contact Reebok at 800-382-9823 and they will recieve a discount on the current model. The gym should also remove the cycle from use immediately. Reebok's website has more information here.
5. Honda ATVs Recalled: The 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher Honda ATV, of which approximately 42,000 have been sold, have been recalled because if the rubber constant velocity (CV) boots get punctured or torn, the joint will become contaminated and could cause severe binding of the CV joints, resulting in sudden loss of steering. This model is also referred to as the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4. These are adult sized ATVs and designed to be used by riders 16 and older. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank. The model year is on a label located on the frame behind the left front wheel. The defective ATVs were sold at Honda ATV dealers between January 2007 and May 2008. If you have one of these ATVs, stop using it immediately and contact your Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. For more information, go to Honda's website.
These are some of the more significant recalls over the last 2 weeks. Be careful out there. Here's to more posting again. I'm back on the horse as they say. Until next time.....
