Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Robertshaw Controls Company of Long Beach, California announce recall of Robertshaw 7000 Series Gas Control Valve. 

Hazard:  Fire hazard.  If the pilot light goes out, the gas valve could stick in an open position, permitting gas to continue to flow.  This can result in a gas explosion and fire, which could result in severe personal injury or property damage.

Description:  The 7000 Series Gas Valves that are being recalled are installed in gas appliances including residential space heaters, wall heaters, boilers, fireplaces, pool heaters, infrared heaters and furnaces, and commercial heating applications such as commercial cooking appliances, fryers, commercial water heaters, and poultry brooders.  The recalled valves were manufactured between February 2003 and September 2004 and have production dates beginning with code 0306 and ending with 0436.

However, not all 7000 Series valves manufactured during the indicated timeframe are being recalled.  Of particular note are model numbers containing the letters “MV.”  Recalled gas valves include “MV” models that also include the letters “LP” and model numbers 7000AMV; 7000BMV; 7000BMV-S7CL; 7000MVLC; and 7000MVRCLC.  All “MV” valves with the indicated date codes that have been converted to Liquid Propane (LP) gas use are also included in the recall.  NOT included in the recall are model numbers 7010 and above; model numbers containing the letters “D” or “BV;” and model numbers containing the letters “MV” except for the ones listed above.  A full list of recalled model numbers is available at www.robertshaw.com or can be obtained by calling (800) 232-9389.

Remedy:  Free repair or replacement if necessary. If you smell gas near the appliance or in the building, immediately leave the area and call your gas company or a certified gas technician to investigate the cause.  If you do not smell gas, check the pilot lights on your gas appliances. If any pilot lights are out, do not attempt to relight.  Have the appliance examined by a qualified technician.  Have the date-code of your 7000 gas valve ready when you contact Robertshaw.

Consumer Contact:  Call Robertshaw toll-free at (800) 232-9389 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday, or visit www.robertshaw.com to review a list of affected appliances and register for the recall.

The CPSC release number is 05-073.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05073.html

(2)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND PSION TEKLOGIX CORP. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF AC POWER ADAPTERS

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Psion Teklogix Corp., a subsidiary of Psion Teklogix Inc., of Ontario, Canada, announce the recall of AC power adapters for Psion Teklogix notebook computers.

Hazard:  The adapters can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Description:  The recalled AC power adapters are used with Psion Teklogix netpad®, netBook™, and NETBOOK PRO™ notebook computers.  The recalled adapters have a label on the back of the unit which include the name “Sunpower (UK) Ltd,” the part number 9NA0180300, and date code “D/C: 034810.”

Remedy:  Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Psion Teklogix to receive a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact:  Call Psion Teklogix Corp. at (800) 387-8898 between 4:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday or e-mail the company at adapter.recall@psionteklogix.com to receive the free replacement unit.  For additional information, consumers can view the adapter recall at www.psionteklogix.com

The CPSC release number is 05-070.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05070.html

(3)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND ROYAL APPLIANCE ANNOUNCE RECALL OF SWEEPER VAC™

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Royal Appliance, of Glenwillow, Ohio announce the recall of Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™.

Hazard:  The vacuum’s rotor can lock and overheat during use causing a smoke and fire hazard.

Description:  The Dirt Devil® Sweeper Vac™ is a battery operated upright vacuum cleaner with “Dirt Devil®” and “Sweeper Vac™” printed on the front.  The recall involves vacuum cleaners with the Model Number M083000 with the Plant Code J.  The Model Number and Plant Code are printed on a silver plate located on the back of the product. Only vacuum cleaners manufactured in Plant Code J are included in this recall.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Dirt Devil® to receive a free replacement.

Consumer Contact:  Call Dirt Devil® toll-free at (800) 805-9536 anytime or visit Dirt Devil’s Web site at www.dirtdevil.com

The CPSC release number is 05-078.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05078.html                   

(4)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND SHURFLO ANNOUNCE RECALL OF BACKPACK SPRAYERS

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and SHURflo LLC, of Cypress, California, announce the recall of ProPack Rechargeable Electric Backpack Sprayers.

Hazard:  The power plug can corrode after extensive exposure to water and corrosive chemicals, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Description:  The recalled SHURflo ProPack Model SRS-540 rechargeable electric backpack sprayers have manufacture dates before September 2004.  The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label affixed to the motor bracket, which can found by removing the battery pack.  The sprayers have a clear or black hose, aluminum spray lance, and a white body.  The words “SHURflo” and “Pro Pack” are printed on a label on the front of the unit.

Remedy:  Consumers should stop using the backpack sprayers immediately and contact SHURflo to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact:  Call SHURflo at (800) 854-3218 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday or visit the SHURflo Web site at www.shurflo.com

The CPSC release number is 05-081.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05081.html

(5)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND RESEARCH PRODUCTS CORP. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Research Products Corp., of Madison, Wisconsin announce the recall of Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners.

Hazard:  The air cleaner’s plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant.  If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop.  This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.

Description:  The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners.  The air cleaners are almond colored, and located near the heating and cooling equipment.  An identification label on the access door reads “Aprilaire Model 5000.”

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it.  Consumers also should contact Research Products Corp. to receive a free repair kit containing the flame-retardant inner housing and filter.

Consumer Contact:  For more information, call Research Products Corp. toll-free at (888) 742-2401 between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Central Standard Time Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Saturday.  Consumers also can visit the firm’s Web site at www.aprilaire.com

The CPSC release number is 05-090.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05090.html

(6)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) LAKEWOOD ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING CO. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF OIL FILLED ELECTRIC HEATERS

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing Co., of Chicago, Illinois, announce the recall of Model 5101 oil-filled electric radiator heaters. 

Hazard:  Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.

Description:  The recalled heaters are portable electric radiator-style heaters with six fins, one of which has the control panel attached to it.  The units are grayish-white in color and have the name “Lakewood” printed below the handle indentation on the control panel.  The model number “5101” is printed on the UL label on the lower right side of the control panel.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters, unplug them and contact Lakewood to determine if their heater is part of the recall.  Lakewood will provide a free replacement heater to each consumer who has a recalled heater.

Consumer Contact:  Call Lakewood toll-free at (888) 858-3506 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time Monday through Friday or visit the company’s Web site at www.lakewoodeng.com

The CPSC release number is 05-094.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05094.html

(7)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND POLK AUDIO, INC. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF LSiw POWERED SUBWOOFER

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Polk Audio Inc., of Baltimore, Maryland announce the recall of LSiW Powered Subwoofer.

Hazard:  Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke.

Description:  This recall includes Polk Audio model LSiW subwoofers with part numbers AM8080-A (Ebony enclosure) and AM8083-A (Cherry enclosure).  Affected subwoofers have a serial number from AM808000100 to AM808000597 for the Ebony enclosure and AM808300100 to AM808300599 for the Cherry enclosure.  The serial number can be found on the bottom, back edge of the subwoofer.  The subwoofer measures 16 ¾-inches high by 16 7/8-inches wide by 19 3/8-inches deep, and weighs about 81 pounds.

Remedy:  Consumers should stop using the recalled subwoofer, unplug it, and call Polk Audio’s Customer Service department for instructions on obtaining a replacement subwoofer or a refund.

Consumer Contact:  Contact Polk Audio, Inc. at (800) 377-7655 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday

The CPSC release number is 05-533.  The notice issued by the CPSC can be viewed at http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05533.html

(8)     CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) AND HORN SING IND. COMPANY LTD. ANNOUNCE RECALL OF DECORATIVE CANDLEHOLDER

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Horn Sing Ind. Company Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan announce the recall of Decorative Candleholder

Hazard:  The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard.

Description:  This recall involves moon, dolphin and fish themed candleholders.  The decorative candleholders are about 9-inches tall with a metal bucket that sits suspended from a hook. A votive candle sits inside the bucket.

Remedy:  Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:  Contact Deb Shops Inc. at (800) 332-7467 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.debshops.com/recall/candleholder