FREIGHTLINER ( 10V294000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DODGE / SPRINTER 2500 2009
FREIGHTLINER / SPRINTER 2500 2009-2010
MERCEDES-BENZ / SPRINTER 2500 2010
Manufacturer: SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V294000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2589
Summary:
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2009 THROUGH MARCH 2010 AND SOLD UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ, FREIGHTLINER, AND DODGE BRAND NAME. THE SPRING PLATE WHICH ATTACHES THE OIL FILLER NECK TO THE CYLINDER-HEAD COVER MAY CRACK.
Consequence:
A CRACK IN THE SPRING PLATE MAY RESULT IN ENGINE OIL LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OIL FILLER NECK.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OIL FILLER NECK FREE OF CHARGE. MERCEDES-BENZ USA IS HANDLING THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, AND CHRYSLER IS HANDLING THE DODGE SPRINTER OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2010. MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT MBUSA, LLC AT 1-877-762-8276, AND DODGE SPRINTER OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

THOMAS BUILT ( 10V292000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     THOMAS BUILT / HDX     2011
Manufacturer: BUSWEST, LLC Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 25, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V292000 EQ10003 NHTSA Action Number: EQ10003
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

SAFARI COACH ( 10V284000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BEAVER COACH / CONTESSA     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MARQUIS     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MONTEREY     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / PATRIOT     2008-2010
     HOLIDAY RAMBLER / AMBASSADOR     2008-2010

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

HOLIDAY RAMBLER ( 10V284000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BEAVER COACH / CONTESSA     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MARQUIS     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MONTEREY     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / PATRIOT     2008-2010
     HOLIDAY RAMBLER / AMBASSADOR     2008-2010

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

BEAVER COACH ( 10V284000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BEAVER COACH / CONTESSA     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MARQUIS     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MONTEREY     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / PATRIOT     2008-2010
     HOLIDAY RAMBLER / AMBASSADOR     2008-2010

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

MONACO COACH ( 10V284000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BEAVER COACH / CONTESSA     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MARQUIS     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / MONTEREY     2008-2010
     BEAVER COACH / PATRIOT     2008-2010
     HOLIDAY RAMBLER / AMBASSADOR     2008-2010

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

BLUE BIRD ( 10V297000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN     2010
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 29, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V297000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

FOREST RIVER ( 10V293000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FOREST RIVER / LEXINGTON     2010
     FOREST RIVER / SUNSEEKER     2010
Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 23, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V293000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

BLUE BIRD ( 10V296000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN     2010
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 29, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V296000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:COLUMN

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

KEYSTONE ( 10V295000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KEYSTONE / RAPTOR     2010-2011
Manufacturer: KEYSTONE RV COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 22, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V295000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG LINES AND FITTINGS

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

COLLINS ( 10V291000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     COLLINS / GRAND BANTAM     2010
     COLLINS / SUPER BANTAM     2010
Manufacturer: COLLINS BUS CORPORATION Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 25, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V291000 EQ10003 NHTSA Action Number: EQ10003

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

BLUE BIRD ( 10V298000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN     2010-2011
     BLUE BIRD / VISION     2010-2011
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 29, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V298000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

BLUE BIRD ( 10V299000 )

July 2, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     BLUE BIRD / ALL AMERICAN     2010-2011
Manufacturer: BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 29, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V299000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS

Written by: NHTSA · Filed Under NHTSA Press Releases

Sony Recalls Overheating VAIO Laptops – Burn Hazard

July 1, 2010

Sony is recalling approximately 233-thousand VAIO laptops due to overheating problems that pose a burn hazard to consumers. Sony has received 30 or more reports of the recalled VAIO laptops overheating and resulting in deformed keyboards and casings. No injuries have been reported.
PICTURE OF RECALLED VPCF11 SERIES COMPUTERS
TYPE OF PRODUCT: NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS

UNITS RECALLED: ABOUT 233,000

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under Featured

Ski Boot Sole Pads with Steel Inserts and All-Terrain Ski Boots configured with them Recalled by Salomon USA Due to Fall Hazard

July 1, 2010

NAME OF PRODUCTS: SALOMON “QUEST TOURING PADS” AND SALOMON “QUEST PRO PEBAX” AND “QUEST PRO” TOURING-STYLE SKI BOOTS

UNITS: ABOUT 175 PAIRS OF “QUEST TOURING PADS” ABOUT 83 PAIRS OF “QUEST PRO PEBAX” AND “QUEST PRO” SKI BOOTS

IMPORTER: SALOMON USA OF OGDEN, UTAH

MANUFACTURER: SALOMON SAS, OF FRANCE

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Aqua Lung America Recalls Apeks WTX Power Inflators Due to Drowning Hazard

July 1, 2010

NAME OF PRODUCT: POWER INFLATOR

UNITS: ABOUT 1,380 IN THE U.S., 530 IN CANADA

IMPORTER: AQUA LUNG AMERICA OF VISTA, CALIF.

HAZARD: THE ORAL INFLATOR BUTTON IS NOT PROPERLY BONDED TO THE ORAL STEM AND CAN FALL OFF DURING USE, POSING A LEAK OF THE BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR CONTENTS. THIS POSES A DROWNING HAZARD.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under Urgent Recalls

Children’s Jewelry Recalled by SmileMakers Due to High Levels of Cadmium

July 1, 2010

NAME OF PRODUCT: CHILDREN’S HAPPY CHARM BRACELETS AND FOOTBALL RINGS

UNITS: ABOUT 66,200 CHARM BRACELETS AND 2,200 RINGS

IMPORTER: TOY NETWORK, OF INDIANOLA, IOWA AND FUN EXPRESS ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, OF OMAHA, NEB.

DISTRIBUTOR: SMILEMAKERS INC., OF SPARTANBURG, S.C.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Southern Technologies Recalls Drill Presses Due to Shock Hazard

July 1, 2010

NAME OF PRODUCT: POWERTEC DRILL PRESSES

UNITS: ABOUT 500

MANUFACTURER: SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES OF MUNDELEIN, ILL.

HAZARD: WIRES IN THE MOTOR HOUSING CAN BE PINCHED, POSING A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK TO THE CONSUMER.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: THE FIRM HAS RECEIVED ONE REPORT OF A CONSUMER EXPERIENCING A MINOR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Violation of Federal Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Women’s Robes Sold at Bloomingdales

July 1, 2010

NAME OF PRODUCT: WOMEN’S BATHROBES

UNITS: ABOUT 8,600

IMPORTER: CHRISTY, OF CHARLOTTE, N.C.

HAZARD: THE BATHROBES FAIL TO MEET THE FEDERAL FLAMMABILITY STANDARD FOR CLOTHING TEXTILES AND POSE A RISK OF BURN INJURY.

INCIDENTS/INJURIES: THE FIRM HAS RECEIVED ONE REPORT OF A ROBE IGNITING. NO INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

Felt Bicycles Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

July 1, 2010

NAME OF PRODUCT: 2009 FELT MODEL B12, B16 AND S32 ROAD BICYCLES

UNITS: ABOUT 2,100 BICYCLES

IMPORTER: FELT BICYCLES, OF IRVINE, CALIF.

MANUFACTURER: ADK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED OF CHINA

HAZARD: THE BICYCLE’S FORK STEER TUBE CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL, FALL AND SUFFER INJURIES.

Written by: CPSC · Filed Under CPSC Press Releases

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