Thursday, July 3, 2008

RECALLS - July 3, 2008

1. RadioShack Recalls Power Supplies Due to Electrocution and Fire Hazards - 13.8V DC Power Supplies

Hazard: The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards. Description: The recall involves RadioShack 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508 with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Date code format is MMAYY where MM is the month and YY is the year. The catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply. Power Supplies with a green dot on the product and the product's packaging have already been repaired and are not included in the recall.Sold at: RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 through January 2008 for between $50 and $85. www.radioshack.com/recall

2. Paintball Gun Adapters Recalled by RAP4 Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards - Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters

Hazard: The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.
Description: The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. "RAP4" and the "SN" (serial number) are printed on the adapters.Sold at: Online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40.

3. Hayes Bicycle Group Recalls Quick-Release Devices for Bicycles Due To Fall Hazard - SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles

Hazard: The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Hayes Bicycle Group has received four reports of the quick release device breaking. No injuries have been reported.Description and Models: This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. "Ringlé" is stamped on the lever. Quick release devices with a solid skewer are not included in this recall. Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $17. Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop riding bicycles with the recalled quick release devices immediately, remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.

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