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Oven Rack Guard

CPSC Recall #11-087 — January 5, 2011

Recall #11-087 Date: January 5, 2011 Remedy: Refund

Product

Oven Rack Guard

Description

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Hazard

The product cannot withstand the high temperatures stated on the packaging and can overheat posing a fire hazard.

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received nine reports of the product causing smoke or catching fire. Of those nine reports, three consumers reported property damage and five reported injuries, such as headache, sore throat, nausea and eye irritation from smoke.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to any Christmas Tree Shop location for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 430

Sold At

Christmas Tree Shops primarily in the New England, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions in October 2010 for about $3.

Manufacturer

Gong Ming Xia Cun Plastic Mfy, Bao An, China

Importer

Nantucket Distributing Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Refund. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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