Recall Report: Week of May 23, 2016

This week saw a recall on exterior gate closers, recalls on metal lamps, recalls on gas water heaters, recalls on mini tillers, recalls on stools, recalls on bicycle rims, recalls on lounge chairs, recalls on bicycle forks, recalls on sippy cups, recalls on chandeliers, recalls on child backpack carriers, recalls on electric water heaters, recalls on mattress pads, recalls on chicken salads, recalls on coffee mix, and recalls on sunflower kernel products. Details are below, courtesy of cpsc.gov and recalls.gov.

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Product Recalls for the Week of May 23, 2016:

• Rixson Exterior Gate Closers Recall: This recall involves the Exterior Gate Closer Model 1350 manufactured by Assa Abloy Italia and imported by Rixson of North Carolina. The gate closer mechanism can break and eject metal pieces including the spring or it can spray oil, posing a risk of injury. The affected gate closer is affixed to external gates and has a body that is approximately 6.5 inches long, with a sliding arm that is about 3 feet in width when extended. The unit is marked on the side of the body with “MAB/ASSA ABLOY.” The recall only includes units produced between January 2014 and December 2015. The unit’s production date is stamped on the side of the gate closer body in a “week/year” format and can be accessed by removing the body’s plastic housing. The recalled product was sold at wholesale and hardware distributors from April 2015 through November 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the gate and contact Rixson for information on safely removing the arm from the gate closer and returning for a free replacement gate closer. Rixson is contacting consumers who bought the recalled product directly. Recall Date: 05/24/2016

• Water Heating Technologies Gas Water Heaters Recall: This recall involves Water Heating Technologies “American Standard” gas water heaters. The water heaters have a space between the burner flange and the combustion chamber that allows flammable liquids or gases to contact burning flammable vapors inside the combustion chamber, posing a risk of fire or explosion. The model numbers included in the recall begin with GN and GSN. The water heaters are white with an “American Standard” logo printed on the front. The model number is printed on a label on the side of the water heater. The water heaters were sold in 30, 40 and 50 gallon capacities. A complete list of models and serial numbers can be found here. The recalled products were sold by plumbing contractors nationwide from May 2015 through February 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the gas water heaters and call Water Heating Technologies to arrange for a service technician to inspect, repair or replace the water heater free of charge. Recall Date: 05/24/2016

• Philips Lighting Metal Halide Lamps Recall: Philips Lighting North America is recalling its Energy Advantage Ceramic Metal Halide Lamps model CDM330. The outer bulbs can shatter, resulting in hot internal pieces of glass falling from the lamps, posing a burn and laceration hazard. They are designed as energy efficient replacements for traditional 400W quartz metal halide lamps installed in magnetic ballasts and intended for use in high-ceiling industrial, retail and commercial applications. The lamps were sold in both clear and coated versions. Each lamp includes an etching, located either at the base of the lamp or on the ovoid of the lamps, that displays the relevant date code, along with Philips’ name, wattage (330W) and the model (CDM330). The lamps were sold at electrical supply distributors from May 2011 through June 2012. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips for a free replacement. Recall Date: 05/24/2016

• Honda Mini Tillers Recall: This recall involves Honda FG110K1AT Mini Tillers. The mini tillers have gasoline engines that power rotating tines to dig into the ground and cultivate the soil. The throttle cable can be pinched during packaging, causing the tiller tines to rotate unexpectedly when the lever is not engaged, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers. The mini tillers are red and black with “HONDA” printed on the front tine guard and are about 14 inches wide by 39 inches tall. The serial number range included in this recall is from FAAA-1200001 through 1540521. The serial number is printed on the top side cover of the tillers. The tillers were sold at Honda Power Equipment dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide and online at www.homedepot.com from December 2007 through March 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mini tillers and contact their local authorized Honda dealer to schedule an appointment to have the throttle cable inspected for damage and repaired free of charge. Recall Date: 05/25/2016

• Noble House Counter Stools Recall: This recall involves Noble House’s Louigi and Tate counter stools with solid wood legs and a metallic kick plate. The kick plates of the counter stools can have a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The Louigi black leather counter stool has a backrest and measures about 18 inches wide by 26 inches deep by 41 inches tall. The backless Tate counter stools were sold in white or brown and measure about 16.5 inches wide by 16.5 inches deep by 27 inches tall. “MADE BY: PERMAISURI CO., LTD: No. 30 YUANCUO ROAD HONGSHANQIAO, FUZHOU, FUJIAN 350002 CHINA” is stamped on a tag on the underside of the stool’s seat. The stools were sold online at Amazon.com, ATC.com, eBay.com, Greatdealfurniture.com, Groupon.com, Houzz.com, Overstock.com and Wayfair.com from October 2013 through March 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled stools and remove the kick plates from the stools and contact Noble House for free replacement kick plates, including shipping. Recall Date: 05/25/2016

• Hed Cycling Bicycle Rims Recall: Hed Cycling is recalling its Ardennes Black and Jet Black rims manufactured between January 1, 2016 and March 15, 2016. The rims can cause the brake pads to wear out unexpectedly, posing a crash hazard to the rider. Serial numbers beginning with 0116, 0216 or 0316 are printed near the valve hole on the rim. The rims were sold at authorized Hed dealers nationwide and online from January 2016 to March 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rims and contact HED Cycling for replacement instructions. Recall Date: 05/25/2016

• TJX Foldable Lounge Chairs Recall: This recall involves T.J. Maxx and Marshalls foldable weatherproof lounge chairs. The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard. The chairs are made of an acacia wood frame and striped fabric in two styles: a natural oiled wood frame with red and white stripe fabric or a white gloss frame with blue and white stripe fabric. The chairs measure about 30 inches high by 42 inches long when unfolded. The style number is printed on the hang tag attached to the chair. “MADE IN VIETNAM” is printed on a label on the bottom of the chair frames. The following chairs are being recalled: Natural Oil Frame with Red and White Stripe Fabric with a TJ Maxx Style Number of 153228 and a Marshalls Style Number of 009420 and White Gloss Frame with Blue and White Stripe Fabric with a TJ Maxx Style Number of 153213 and a Marshalls Style Number of 009432. The chairs were sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls stores nationwide during March 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled foldable chairs and return them to any T.J. Maxx or Marshalls store for a full refund. Recall Date: 05/25/2016

• Box Components BMX Bicycle Forks Recall: This recall involves Box Components’ carbon fiber BMX bicycle forks. The forks are black with “BOX” printed in white on the side. The steer tube can become loose in the crown of the fork, posing a fall hazard. The model numbers are printed in white letters on the front face of fork crown. The affected models have one of the following three serial numbers printed above the crown: 140508, 140606 or 140702. The recalled products were sold at independent bike shops and online at www.danscomp.com and www.jrbicycles.com from July 2013 through April 2015. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled forks and contact Box Components for a free replacement bicycle fork. Recall Date: 05/26/2016

• Tommee Tippee Sippee Spill-Proof Cups Recall: Mayborn USA Inc. is recalling its five types of spill-proof Tommee Tippee Sippee cups all with a removable, one-piece white valve. Mold can develop on the removable, one-piece, white valve inside the spill-proof Tommee Tippee Sippee cups when it remains wet/moist and is infrequently cleaned. The CPSC advises that mold ingestion poses a risk of gastrointestinal symptoms and infections in consumers with compromised immune systems. The five types include: First Sips Transition cup, Trainer Sippee cup, Sippee cup (including Cute Quips), Sportee bottle and Insulated Swiggle/Sippee tumblers. The plastic drinking cups have spill-proof tops, easy-grip sides with detachable handles and were sold in clear with colored lids and a variety of colors and character prints. Some of the cups include short phrases on the front of the cups including: “You Pour I’ll Fling,” or “Drink Drop Repeat.” The cups have a 7 to 10 oz. capacity and were sold for children ages 4 to 12 months. The recalled products were sold at BuyBuy Baby, CVS, Giant, Kohl’s, Marco Baby, Marshalls, Meijer, Sam’s Club, Ross Stores, Target, Bealls Outlet, Walgreens and Wal-Mart and other mass merchandise stores nationwide  and online at Amazon.com, Babyhaven.com, and Diapers.com from December 2014 through May 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Sippee cups and contact Mayborn to receive a free replacement cup. Recall Date: 05/27/2016

• Hollander Sleep Products Mattress Pads Recall: This recall involves all sizes of Wamsutta Dream Zone cotton 800 thread count mattress pads, manufactured from August 2015 through January 2016. The mattress pads fail to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses and mattress pads, posing a fire hazard. Hollander Sleep Products, style number 266BB and the manufacture date are printed on a label on a side of the mattress pad. The pads were sold exclusively at Bed, Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and online at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from August 2015 through January 2016. Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress pads and contact Hollander Sleep Products for postage paid shipping label and instructions on returning the product for a full refund. Recall Date: 05/26/2016

• Currey & Company Chandeliers Recall: Currey & Company is recalling its eight-light crystal chandelier. The frame is silver with crystal ornaments and eight candle-shaped lights. The loop at the top of the chandelier can break causing the chandelier to fall, posing an impact injury hazard. The loop at the top of the chandelier is made of zinc or steel. The model number 093682 can be found on the inside of the canopy and on the outside of the original carton. The recalled products were sold exclusively at Ethan Allen Design Centers nationwide from October 2007 through January 2016. Consumers should prevent people from walking underneath the chandeliers. Ethan Allen will contact consumers directly and arrange for an Ethan Allen service technician to inspect the chandeliers. If the loop is made of zinc, the loop will be replaced by a certified electrician free of charge. If steel, no repair is necessary. Recall Date: 05/26/2016

• Osprey Child Backpack Carriers Recall: This recall involves the Poco AG, Poco AG Plus and Poco AG Premium model child backpack carriers. A cut in the plastic buckle on the shoulder strap can cause the shoulder strap to release, posing a fall hazard to a child in the carrier. These nylon carriers come in seaside blue, ivy green and black. They have a metal frame and a gray padded child’s seat inside. The back of the carrier also has an upper zippered pocket and a lower zipped compartment, along with a stretch pocket in the middle. The production date code identifying when the carrier was manufactured is stamped on a black label sewn in the interior of the large lower zippered compartment in the back of the carrier. Recalled carriers have a production date code of S16SB03, S16SB04, S16SB05, S16SB06 or S16SB07. “Osprey” is printed on the back at the top of the carrier. The model name is printed on the back at the bottom. The carriers were sold at REI and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com and rei.com from January 2016 through May 2016. Consumers should immediately inspect the buckles on both straps of the carrier harness to determine if there is a cut in the plastic buckle on one or both straps. If the buckle is cut, consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and contact Osprey for a free replacement or full refund. Consumers also may contact Osprey and return the carrier for inspection. If the buckle is cut, consumers will receive a replacement or full refund. Recall Date: 05/26/2016

• Rheem Electric Water Heaters Recall: Rheem Sales Company is recalling its Rheem brand “Performance Platinum” electric water heaters in 40, 50 and 80 gallon capacities. The control panel on the water heaters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The recalled water heaters are gray and have the “Performance Platinum” Rheem logo decal on the front above the thermostat control panel. The water heaters have a rating plate near the bottom of the unit with the model number, date of manufacture and serial number. The model and serial numbers associated with this recall may be found here. The water heaters were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2014 through April 2016. Consumers should immediately turn off and stop using the recalled water heaters. Consumers should contact Rheem to request a free repair by a Rheem field technician. Recall Date: 05/26/2016

• Backroad Country Sunflower Kernel Products Recall: Troyer Cheese Inc., under advice from its packaging facility concerning, CRANBERRY NUT DELIGHT MIX PREPACK, HONEY ISLAND CRUNCH MIX PREPACKAGED,  PRETZELS PEANUT BUTTER PREPACKAGED, and WALNUT HALVES/PIECES PREPACKAGED, is recalling a limited number of products that have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. A list of the recalled products may be found here. The recalled retail items were sold in packaged bags and are marked with Best By dates located on the front or back of the packages. The products were packaged at Amish Wedding Foods and distributed by Troyer Cheese, Inc., between the dates of May 6, 2016 and May 24, 2016. Shipments were to the following states: AL, AR, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NJ, NY OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI & WV. Consumers are urged not to consume these products. Consumers who purchased these products may take them back to the store where they purchased them for a refund or simply discard them. Recall Date: 05/24/2016

• C. J. Dannemiller Sunflower Kernels Recall: C. J. Dannemiller Co. is recalling SunOpta 50# bags and 30# cases of roasted sunflower kernels roasted and salted, and sunflower kernels roasted no salt because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria. Listeria is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The recalled Sun Opta Roasted Sunflower kernels – roasted and salted and Sun Opta Roasted No Salt were distributed in the following states: AR, VA, IN, MI in bulk packaging between Feb.22, 2016 and May 17, 2016. The product comes in a 50 lb. white paper bag marked with the lot codes: 8B6M17, 8D6M12, 8D6M11. Lot code is located on the top center of the bag or in a 30 lb. brown corrugated case with MFG DATE of 3/21/16 or 3/28/16. MFG DATE is on the product label. Consumers who have purchased 50 lbs. bags of the recalled product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Recall Date: 05/24/2016

• Taylor Farms Chicken Salads Recall: Taylor Farms Florida, Inc. is recalling approximately 151 pounds of a chicken salad product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens. The product may contain wheat and sesame ingredients, known allergens that are not declared on the mislabeled product label. The ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad item was produced on May 23, 2016. The product involved in the recall is an 11 oz. of individually packaged “Wawa Thai style chicken mango salad with Thai peanut flavored dressing” with a sell by date of 05/28/2016. The products subject to recall bear establishment number “Est. P-44818” inside the USDA mark of inspection. This item was shipped to Wawa convenience stores in Florida. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume them. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Recall Date: 05/26/2016

• Food Gusto Robusta Coffee Mix Recall: Food Gusto, Inc. is recalling its Birdy 3 in 1 coffee mix (Robusta) because product contains undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life–threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The area of distribution is Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The product comes in plastic packages pouch 18X27x16.5g (445.5g) marked with lot # D092121515 on the nutrition fact label. Consumers who have purchased Birdy 3 in 1 coffee mix (Robusta) are urged to return them to the place of purchase for full refund. Recall Date: 05/23/2016