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1. All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09139.html)
2. Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09140.html)
3. Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09141.html)
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1. News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2009
Release # 09-139
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 345-0474; CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm’s Media Contact: Lisa Tristano Martin,(412) 562-1189

All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.
Name of product: All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers
Units: About 30,000
Distributor: All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC, of Canonsburg, Pa.
Hazard: Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker’s metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: All-Clad has received 20 reports of waffle makers emitting sparks. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is electric with a stainless steel exterior. The recall involves units with a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in “08″. The model/ref number and manufacture date code are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.
Sold: Exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact All-Clad toll-free at (888) 345-0474 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.All-CladWafflerRecall.com
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09139.html
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2. News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2009
Release # 09-140
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 343-2343; CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.
Name of product: Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights
Units: About 52,000
Distributor: Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J.
Hazard: The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.
Sold by: Discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.
Note: CPSC received significant support for this recall from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09140.html
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3. News from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 4, 2009
Release # 09-141
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 747-0222; CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772; CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.
Name of product: Ritchie Immersion Heaters
Units: About 13,000
Manufacturer: Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass.
Distributor: Ritchie Industries, of Conrad, Iowa
Hazard: The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Ritchie Immersion Heaters with model numbers 17863 (120v/250w), 17939 (240v/250w or 240v/325w), and 17940 (240v/325w). The immersion heater is designed to be submerged in a cattle trough to keep the water from freezing. The model number along with “SWI” is printed on one side of the heating element and a sticker reading “Ritchie Specialty Products” is found on the other side.
Sold by: Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2008 for about $60 to $70.
Manufactured in: United States (2007) and Mexico (2008)
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.
Contact: For additional information, contact Ritchie Industries at (800) 747-0222 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, visit the firms’ Web sites at www.springfield-wire.com or www.ritchiefount.com, or contact the dealer from which the heater was purchased.
To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09141.html

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