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2. Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard < http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09171.html> 1. Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries Name of product: Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums Units: About 320,000 Distributor: Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill. Hazard: The vacuum's battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders. Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received 34 reports of incidents in the U.S. involving damage to the vacuum and surrounding property. There have been two reports of minor injuries, including swollen hands and irritation to the eyes from contact with battery powder. Description: This recall involves 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with a detachable hand vacuum and free-standing charger. Units involved in the recall have 9.6-volts printed on a serial plate on the underside of the handheld unit, and the following serial numbers: 074000001 through 085100001 and 74000001 through 85100001. EL1000A - Pronto EL1000B - Pronto EL1000BX - Pronto EL1000BZ - Pronto PE1000B - Precision EL1005A - Ergorapido EL1006A - Ergorapido Sold at: Major and independent retailers nationwide from November 2007 through March 2009 for about $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled vacuums and contact Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the batteries. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux Home Care Products at (800) 932-1778 between 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.stickvacrecall.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09169.html ************************************************************** 2. Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard Name of product: Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters Units: About 500 Manufacturer: Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich. Hazard: The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported. Description: These filters are used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters, or fuel funnel pre-filters, with the model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. The red fabric mesh filters were available in two sizes, small and large, and in two different shapes to accommodate various sizes of fueling funnels. The name of the manufacturer, Outerwears, is the only marking on the product. Sold at: Various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Outerwears Inc. at (800) 967-3450 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, from Monday to Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outerwears.com To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09171.html Teamwork: Together we achieve the extraordinary.
