Product recalls: heat guns, air compressors, necklace and bracelet sets

By AP
Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Heat guns, air compressors, jewelry recalled

The following recalls have been announced:

—About 300,000 heat guns, manufactured in China by Wagner Spray Tech Corp. of Minneapolis, because they could continue to heat up after being turned off. This poses a risk of fires and burns. The company has received nine reports of overheated guns. The guns were sold at hardware and home improvement stores around the country between November 2004 and April 2009. Details: by phone at 888-925-6244; on the Web at www.wagnerspraytech.com or www.cpsc.gov.

—About 16,000 Campbell Hausfeld air compressors, manufactured in China and imported by Campbell Hausfeld of Harrison, Ohio, because the mechanism that shuts off the compressor when it overheats can fail. This poses a risk of fire. No incidents have been reported. The compressors were sold at Wal-Mart stores around the country between January and June. Details: on the Web at www.chpower.com or www.cpsc.gov.

—About 29,000 Chelsea’s crayon and shiny heart necklace and bracelet sets, manufactured in China and imported by D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc. of Tacoma, Wash., because small parts can detach and could cause choking. No incidents have been reported. The sets were sold by retail stores and wholesalers between April 1999 and April 2009. Details: by phone at 800-262-9435; on the Web at www.dddist.com or www.cpsc.gov.

—Seoul Shik Poom Inc. of Englewood, N.J., is recalling its 2.2-pound packages of Honey Jujube Teas because they might contain sulfites undeclared on the packaging. Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of a serious reaction if they consume the products. No illnesses have been reported, according to the company.

The recalled Honey Jujube Teas were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a clear glass jar marked with the code number TC1607 and UPC 0761898630358. Expiration dates involved in the recall include 08/13/2009, 11/26/2009, 05/26/2010, 08/18/2010, 10/02/2010, 01/15/2011 and 03/09/2011. For more information, consumers can call 201-567-7780 ext. 140.

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