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Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from HeadlampsDate: 9/22/2008
Reason: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Distribution: Nationwide
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a safety alert for the following consumer products. Consumers should immediately stop using rechargable batteries with any of the products listed below. Name of Product: "MYO" and "MYO Belt" Headlamps Units: About 322,000 Distributor: Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah Manufacturer: Petzl S.A., of Crolles, France Hazard: If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Petzl has received 13 reports of sparking and/or melting, with 2 reports of flames. One consumer received a minor burn to the hand, and another experienced singed hair. Description: This safety alert involves the "MYO" and "MYO Belt" headlamps with name and model numbers listed below. The "MYO" headlamps have a battery pack attached to the headband. The "MYO Belt" headlamps have a remote battery pack attached to the headlamp via a long electric cable.
The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging. The model number can be found on the packaging. Sold at: Specialty retailers nationwide from February 2003 through August 2008 for between $40 and $80. Manufactured in: France Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Consumers can continue to use the headlamps with non-rechargeable batteries. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Petzl America toll-free at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.petzl.com Other Home / Electronic Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 9/8/2008 Reason: Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: Overexposure to fumes, vapor or spray mist from the product can pose a serious respiratory hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/8/2008 Reason: The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: Portable gasoline generators quickly produce high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) and should never be used indoors, including inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors or windows are open. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: Irregularly positioned wires near the computer’s hinge and/or a dislodged screw inside the hinge can cause a short circuit and overheating. This poses a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/15/2008 Reason: The rugs do not meet the federal flammability standard for small rugs and do not have the required flammability warning label. Distribution: Nationwide |
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