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CPSC,
Manufacturers Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous
Home Heating Vent Pipes
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC) and various home heating furnace, boiler, and
high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) manufacturers are urging home owners
who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall, to do so
immediately.
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Rheem Recalls to Repair
Oil-Fired Furnaces Due to Fire Hazard
On
January 22, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a
voluntary recall of oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United
Refrigeration brands.
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Maytag Recalls
Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard
On March 10, 2009 the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of certain Maytag®,
Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley®
brand side by side and top freezer refrigerators.
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GE Recalls to Inspect and
Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
On November 18, 2008 the U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of GE wall ovens sold under
the following brand names: GE(r), GE Profile(tm), Monogram(r) and Kenmore(r).
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Imported
Drywall
Consumers from at least
18 States and the District of Columbia have reported health symptoms or
certain metal corrosion problems in their homes that may be related to
drywall imported from China. You can listen to the news story on National
Public Radio at
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104375325 or read
about this on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website at
www.cpsc.gov/drywall.pdf.
Composite
Decks Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break, Posing
Fall Hazard
On May 14, 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with Louisiana-Pacific, announced a voluntary recall of
outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest(r),
ABTCo., and Veranda(r). They are composite products that look similar to
natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan
Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western
Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only
products manufactured by LP are included in this recall. For additional
information, contact LP toll-free at (888) 325-1184 between 6 a.m. and 5
p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at
www.deckingnotice.com . |
