CPSC Recall in 2007: Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-140

Date: March 27, 2007

Product Name: West Marine Inflator Pumps

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,400 West Marine Inflator Pumps. The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.Name of product: West Marine Inflator PumpsUnits: About 1,400Importer: Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)Hazard: The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: 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.Description: 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.Sold at: West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.Consumer 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.

Hazard Description:

The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,400

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.

Manufactured In:

China