Thursday, December 22, 2005

 

MICROWAVE RECALL-SAMSUNG

Make : SAMSUNG MICROWAVE Model : MR5493G01 Build Dates : MAY 01, 2000 -NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03E044000 Recall Date : SEP 22, 2003Component: EQUIPMENTPotential Number Of Units Affected : 183897Summary:SAMSUNG MICROWAVE OVENS INSTALLED IN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR MICROWAVE COOKING, MODELS MR5491G, MR5491G01, MR5492W, MR5494W01, MR5493G, MR5493G01, MR5494W, MR7491G, MR7491G01, MR7492W, MR7492W01, MR7493G, MR7493G01, MR6698WB, MR6699GB, AND MR6699SB, SOLD BY SAMSUNG FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. THESE UNITS WERE PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE MEMBRANE PANEL. THESE MICROWAVE OVENS HAVE THE ONE TOUCH INSTANT COOK FUNCTION SUCH AS POPCORN, POTATO, ETC.Consequence:AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAN OCCUR CAUSING THE OVEN TO ACTIVATE WITHOUT PRESSING ANY KEY PADS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE HEAT, SMOKE, OR POSSIBLY A FIRE.Remedy:SAMSUNG WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. IN THE MEANTIME, COMSUMERS SHOULD UNPLUG THEIR MICROWAVE, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE, THEY SHOULD LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR UNTIL THE MEMBRANE PANEL IS REPLACED. CONSUMERS SHOULD NEVER USE THE MICROWAVE OVEN FOR STORAGE OR LEAVE ANY TOWELS, PAPER, CLOTH OR OTHER PRODUCTS IN THE MICROWAVE AFTER USE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAMSUNG SERVICE DIVISION HEADQUARTERS AT 800-932-3837.Notes:ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).Note: new models added in recall (posted 06/05/04)Edit - Additional Units Recalled (thanks to Dee Reed for this):* NHTSA Recall No. 04E031Samsung Microwave Oven Models MR1031WB, MR1032BB, MR1033SB, MR1352BB, and MR1351WBOn approximately 117,157 models of Samsung microwaves manufactured between May 2000 and September 2003, there is a defective membrane panel. An electrical short can occur, causing the oven to activate without pressing any key pads. This could result in excessive heat, smoke or possibly a fire.Samsung will notify its customers and repair the panel. In the meantime, consumers should unplug their microwave, if possible. If the consumer is unable to unplug the microwave, they should leave the microwave oven door ajar until the membrane panel is replaced. Consumers should never use the microwave oven for storage or leave any towels, paper, cloth or other products in the microwave after use. Owners may contact Samsung at 800-932-3837 or the National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationÕs Auto Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236. To search NHTSAÕs database of recalls, visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov.

 

ON-GOING NORCOLD RECALLS

Norcold Product Recalls - UPDATED MARCH 2004
Smaller Gas Absorption Models
Model Serial Numbers
442 01000-08255
443 01000-11972
452 01000-14302
453 01000-05418 54195-54208
462 00001-120909
463 00001-05210
482 00001-24398
483 00001-03518
EV452 01002-10327
EV462 01000-01283
EV463 01266-01283
EV482 01000-01204 18827-18828 89158
EV483 01050-01319
874EG2 01000-03988
874EG3 01000-02347
875EG2 01000-24711
875EG3 01000-05696
Due to a potential safety defect, Norcold has voluntarily recalled the smaller gas/electric refrigerator models, built from Jan. 1987-May 1995, listed above.
If your refrigerator model's serial number is above, it requires immediate service. Refrigerator model and serial numbers can be viewed by looking on the inside right of your refrigerator cabinet.
Continued propane gas mode operation of a refrigerator under this recall could result in a fire.
If you own an affected model:
1. Immediately switch your refrigerator's controls to AC power (or DC power, if available, while in transit). No LP gas power operation should occur because it could create an unsafe condition.
2. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date soon. The gas valve in your refrigerator will be replaced at no charge.
Call Norcold at 1-800-667-3005 with any questions.

N600 and N800 Series Models1082 Free-Standing LP ModelNorcold has voluntarily recalled N841, N821, N641, N621 and 1082 gas/electric refrigerators built in 1999. Affected models have a cooling unit serial number (found on the solution chamber and viewed through the refrigerator vent door outside the RV) from 1038000-1099000.
The defect is a potential cooling unit leak caused during AC electric mode operation. If a leak occurs, the refrigerator's cooling performance will deteriorate and a yellow powder residue will be evident at the cooling unit's heating element. Because extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode may result in a fire, immediate replacement of the cooling unit is required.
Some customers have previously had a heater element in your cooling unit replaced - we now want to replace the entire cooling unit in your refrigerator.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause, we do want to assure your refrigerator provides you years of safe, reliable and dependable service.
An affected refrigerator without a leak must still be serviced to have its cooling unit replaced to prevent any potential future problem.
Persons owning one of the affected models should:
1. Immediately switch the refrigerator's controls to the manual mode and select LP gas as its method of operation.
2. Open the outside access panel and unplug the electric cord from the refrigerator.
3. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. The cooling unit will be replaced. There is no charge for parts and labor.
4. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; or if the Dealer/Service Center fails to, or is unable to, remedy this defect without charge or within a reasonable time.

1200LR and 1200LRIM Series ModelsNorcold has voluntarily recalled 1200LR and 1200LRIM model gas/electric refrigerators built from 1996 through March of 1999. Affected models have a cooling unit serial number (found on the solution chamber and viewed through the refrigerator vent door outside the RV) from 700000-1008700.
The defect is a potential cooling unit leak caused during AC electric mode operation. If a leak occurs, the refrigerator's cooling performance will deteriorate and a yellow powder residue will be evident at the cooling unit's heating element. Because extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode may result in a fire, immediate replacement of the cooling unit is required.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and want to assure that your refrigerator provides you years of safe, reliable and dependable service.
An affected refrigerator without a leak must still be serviced to have its cooling unit replaced to prevent any potential future problem.
Persons owning one of the affected models should:
1. Immediately switch the refrigerator's controls to the manual mode and select LP gas as its method of operation.
2. Open the outside access panel and unplug the electric cord from the refrigerator.
3. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. The cooling unit will be replaced. There is no charge for parts and labor.
4. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; or if the Dealer/Service Center fails to, or is unable to, remedy this defect without charge or within a reasonable time.

N260, N300, 322/323 ModelsNorcold has voluntarily recalled three small gas absorption/electric refrigerators, primarily used in folding camping trailers, which potentially could have a safety defect involving stress corrosion cracking in brass swivel nuts on the their pressure tap components. A significant crack could potentially cause propane gas leakage during gas operation of these units:
Models – Built – Serial Numbers (found on the ID Label inside the refrigerator)
322/323 – August, 1992-August, 1999 – lower than 734882
N260/N260.3– April, 1998-August, 1999 – lower than 738527
N300/N300.3– April, 1998-August, 1999– lower than 738626
Persons owning one of these models should:
1. Turn the manual shut-off valve to OFF and operate it only on AC or DC power until the defect is repaired. (No gas leak can occur during AC or DC operation.)
2. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. A remedy kit, and the labor to install it, is free to the consumer.
3. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; if the Dealer/Service Center fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge or unable to service the refrigerator within a reasonable time.

 

ON-GOING NORCOLD RECALLS

Norcold Product Recalls - UPDATED MARCH 2004
Smaller Gas Absorption Models
Model Serial Numbers
442 01000-08255
443 01000-11972
452 01000-14302
453 01000-05418 54195-54208
462 00001-120909
463 00001-05210
482 00001-24398
483 00001-03518
EV452 01002-10327
EV462 01000-01283
EV463 01266-01283
EV482 01000-01204 18827-18828 89158
EV483 01050-01319
874EG2 01000-03988
874EG3 01000-02347
875EG2 01000-24711
875EG3 01000-05696
Due to a potential safety defect, Norcold has voluntarily recalled the smaller gas/electric refrigerator models, built from Jan. 1987-May 1995, listed above.
If your refrigerator model's serial number is above, it requires immediate service. Refrigerator model and serial numbers can be viewed by looking on the inside right of your refrigerator cabinet.
Continued propane gas mode operation of a refrigerator under this recall could result in a fire.
If you own an affected model:
1. Immediately switch your refrigerator's controls to AC power (or DC power, if available, while in transit). No LP gas power operation should occur because it could create an unsafe condition.
2. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date soon. The gas valve in your refrigerator will be replaced at no charge.
Call Norcold at 1-800-667-3005 with any questions.

N600 and N800 Series Models1082 Free-Standing LP ModelNorcold has voluntarily recalled N841, N821, N641, N621 and 1082 gas/electric refrigerators built in 1999. Affected models have a cooling unit serial number (found on the solution chamber and viewed through the refrigerator vent door outside the RV) from 1038000-1099000.
The defect is a potential cooling unit leak caused during AC electric mode operation. If a leak occurs, the refrigerator's cooling performance will deteriorate and a yellow powder residue will be evident at the cooling unit's heating element. Because extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode may result in a fire, immediate replacement of the cooling unit is required.
Some customers have previously had a heater element in your cooling unit replaced - we now want to replace the entire cooling unit in your refrigerator.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause, we do want to assure your refrigerator provides you years of safe, reliable and dependable service.
An affected refrigerator without a leak must still be serviced to have its cooling unit replaced to prevent any potential future problem.
Persons owning one of the affected models should:
1. Immediately switch the refrigerator's controls to the manual mode and select LP gas as its method of operation.
2. Open the outside access panel and unplug the electric cord from the refrigerator.
3. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. The cooling unit will be replaced. There is no charge for parts and labor.
4. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; or if the Dealer/Service Center fails to, or is unable to, remedy this defect without charge or within a reasonable time.

1200LR and 1200LRIM Series ModelsNorcold has voluntarily recalled 1200LR and 1200LRIM model gas/electric refrigerators built from 1996 through March of 1999. Affected models have a cooling unit serial number (found on the solution chamber and viewed through the refrigerator vent door outside the RV) from 700000-1008700.
The defect is a potential cooling unit leak caused during AC electric mode operation. If a leak occurs, the refrigerator's cooling performance will deteriorate and a yellow powder residue will be evident at the cooling unit's heating element. Because extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode may result in a fire, immediate replacement of the cooling unit is required.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause, and want to assure that your refrigerator provides you years of safe, reliable and dependable service.
An affected refrigerator without a leak must still be serviced to have its cooling unit replaced to prevent any potential future problem.
Persons owning one of the affected models should:
1. Immediately switch the refrigerator's controls to the manual mode and select LP gas as its method of operation.
2. Open the outside access panel and unplug the electric cord from the refrigerator.
3. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. The cooling unit will be replaced. There is no charge for parts and labor.
4. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; or if the Dealer/Service Center fails to, or is unable to, remedy this defect without charge or within a reasonable time.

N260, N300, 322/323 ModelsNorcold has voluntarily recalled three small gas absorption/electric refrigerators, primarily used in folding camping trailers, which potentially could have a safety defect involving stress corrosion cracking in brass swivel nuts on the their pressure tap components. A significant crack could potentially cause propane gas leakage during gas operation of these units:
Models – Built – Serial Numbers (found on the ID Label inside the refrigerator)
322/323 – August, 1992-August, 1999 – lower than 734882
N260/N260.3– April, 1998-August, 1999 – lower than 738527
N300/N300.3– April, 1998-August, 1999– lower than 738626
Persons owning one of these models should:
1. Turn the manual shut-off valve to OFF and operate it only on AC or DC power until the defect is repaired. (No gas leak can occur during AC or DC operation.)
2. Contact a Dealer/Service Center to arrange a service date as soon as possible. A remedy kit, and the labor to install it, is free to the consumer.
3. Call Norcold at 1-800-767-9101: with any questions; to obtain the location of the nearest Norcold Service Center; if the Dealer/Service Center fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge or unable to service the refrigerator within a reasonable time.

 

SAFETY RECALL

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mr. Heater, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio is recalling certain Big Buddy (Model MH18B) and the Tough Buddy (Model MH18B) portable propane heaters. The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present. go to this web site:

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
TRIPLE E RV / COMMANDER

2005-2006
TRIPLE E RV / EMBASSY

2006
TRIPLE E RV / EMPRESS

2005-2006
TRIPLE E RV / SIGNATURE

2005
Manufacturer : TRIPLE E RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V563000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 12, 2005
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 14
Summary: CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, ‘CERTIFICATION.’ VEHICLE SEATS THAT DO NOT HAVE A SEAT BELT MUST HAVE A DECAL ON THE SEATING LOCATION THAT STATES: “THIS SEAT NOT FOR OCCUPANCY WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.” THESE LABELS ARE MISSING.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IF USING SEATS WHICH DO NOT HAVE SEAT BELTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. AT THE CUSTOMER’S OPTION, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIPLE E RV AT 204-325-4361.
Notes: TRIPLE E RV RECALL NO. CA#5900-05. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Tuesday, December 20, 2005

 

RECALL

Make / Models :

Model/Build Years:
CHEVROLET / EXPRESS

2003-2006
GMC / SAVANA

2003-2006
Manufacturer : GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V558000
Mfg's Report Date : DEC 12, 2005
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 425593
Summary: ON CERTAIN FULL-SIZE PASSENGER, CARGO, OR CUTAWAY VANS, THE FRONT AND REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLES WILL NOT LATCH OR WILL NOT UNLATCH. THERE ARE TWO CONDITIONS THAT RENDER THE BUCKLE INOPERATIVE AFTER CUSTOMER USAGE. SPECIFICALLY, (1) WITH A DAMAGED EJECTOR HOOD, THE LATCH TONGUE CANNOT FULLY ENTER THE BUCKLE AND WILL NOT LATCH; AND (2) IF THE RELEASE BAR MOVES PERMANENTLY OUT OF POSITION, THE BUCKLE WILL EITHER BE UNABLE TO ENGAGE THE LATCH OR THE PUSHBUTTON WILL BE UNABLE TO UNLATCH THE BUCKLE.
Consequence: A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLES AND, IF FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE, THE ENTIRE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY WOULD BE REPLACED. FOR BUCKLES FOUND TO BE OPERATIVE, DEALER WILL REPLACE ONLY THE UPPER BUCKLE COVER. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

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