CPSCGeneral Alert
Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: March 28, 2007Recall ID: 07140Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
West Marine Inflator Pumps
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Inflator-Pumps-Recalled-By-Stearns-Inc-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8b2457c510334259956a1a5e7b477983.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Inflator Pump |
| Hazards › Name | The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | West Marine Inflator Pumps |
| Products › Type | Air Pumps |
| Products › Category I D | 1813 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 3577 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund. |
| Importers › Name | Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.) |
| Retailers › Name | West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2007-03-28T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 07140 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |