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Product recall · CPSCMarch 28, 2007Serious
Inflator Pumps
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What’s wrong
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For more information consumers can contact West Marine or BoatU.S. at (800) 262-8464 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.westmarine.com
The product
The recalled inflator pump has a blue body with a black handle, hose, and pressure gage. The pump is 5 inches (12.7 cm) high and weighs about 3 pounds. West Marine is printed on a white sticker on the top of the pump housing. A second label contains a "caution" statement along with Ho Lee Co., Ltd. and UL listing information. The manufacturer's model number HB-183BG and the date code 1203 are also on the label.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,400
- Recall date
- March 28, 2007
- Brand
- Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Stearns has received three reports of pumps exploding. One consumer reported lacerations and two fractured ribs. Two other consumers received minor lacerations to the face and chest.
HB-183BG
West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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