consumer safety – Citizens Report https://citizensreport.org a digital channel commited to health & medical rights. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:06:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.24 https://citizensreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-cr-icon-1-32x32.png consumer safety – Citizens Report https://citizensreport.org 32 32 Food Safety Recall: Swallowing Glass When Drinking Martinelli Sparkling Beverages https://citizensreport.org/2015/10/29/martinelli-sparkling-beverage-recall/ https://citizensreport.org/2015/10/29/martinelli-sparkling-beverage-recall/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2015 16:00:25 +0000 http://www.citizensreport.org/?p=9173 S. Martinelli & Company is voluntarily recalling an unknown amount of mini sparkling beverages with the potential to chip. Pieces of glass could cause harm if accidentally consumed. Recall Details The recall includes 8.4 oz mini bottles of Gold Medal Sparkling Cider, Sparkling Cider Northwest Blend, Sparkling White Grape and Sparkling Red Grape beverages. Portions […]

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S. Martinelli & Company Recalled Sparkling Beverages Containing Glass Fragments

Martinelli’s is recalling mini sparkling beverages that may contain pieces of glass.

S. Martinelli & Company is voluntarily recalling an unknown amount of mini sparkling beverages with the potential to chip. Pieces of glass could cause harm if accidentally consumed.

Recall Details

The recall includes Martinelli’s sparkling ciders and grape beverages, but the champagne products have not been affected.
Image: Genuis

The recall includes 8.4 oz mini bottles of Gold Medal Sparkling Cider, Sparkling Cider Northwest Blend, Sparkling White Grape and Sparkling Red Grape beverages.

Portions of the mini bottle’s glass may chip off and fall into the beverage. Consumers could potentially be cut by small pieces of glass or accidentally swallow the fragments.

However, no injuries have been reported. The recall was initiated after the company conducted tests that showed some bottles may chip when being opened.

The bottles were manufactured with a “Best Before” date after March 1, 2018, but before September 12, 2018. The date can be found by examining the front labeling.

Product name/description:
12256 Martinelli’s Gold Medal Sparkling Cider (12 pack)

Production Date “Best Before” Date SKU/UPC
3/05/15 05 Mar 2018 4124400256
3/06/15 06 Mar 2018 4124400256
3/07/15 07 Mar 2018 4124400256
3/25/15 25 Mar 2018 4124400256
3/26/15 26 Mar 2018 4124400256
3/27/15 27 Mar 2018 4124400256
4/02/15 02 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/03/15 03 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/04/15 04 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/06/15 06 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/07/15 07 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/08/15 08 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/09/15 09 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/10/15 10 Apr 2018 4124400256
4/11/15 11 Apr 2018 4124400256

Product name/description:
46256 Martinelli’s Gold Medal Sparkling Cider (4-6 pack bundles)

Production Date “Best Before” Date SKU/UPC
3/02/15 02 Mar 2018 41244 46256
3/03/15 03 Mar 2018 41244 46256
3/04/15 04 Mar 2018 41244 46256
4/13/15 13 Apr 2018 41244 46256
4/14/15 14 Apr 2018 41244 46256
4/15/15 15 Apr 2018 41244 46256

Product name/description:
99957 Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider Northwest Blend (12 pack)

Production Date “Best Before” Date SKU/UPC
3/20/15 03 Mar 2018 41244 99057
3/21/15 21 Mar 2018 41244 99057
3/23/15 23 Mar 2018 41244 99057
3/24/15 24 Mar 2018 41244 99057
3/25/15 25 Mar 2018 41244 99057
4/15/15 15 Apr 2018 41244 99057
4/16/15 16Apr 2018 41244 99057
5/05/15 05 May 2018 41244 99057
5/06/15 06 May 2018 41244 99057
5/07/15 07 May 2018 41244 99057
5/11/15 11 May 2018 41244 99057
5/12/15 12 May 2018 41244 99057
5/13/15 13 May 2018 41244 99057
5/14/15 14 May 2018 41244 99057
5/15/15 15 May 2018 41244 99057

Product name/description:
99925 Martinelli’s Sparkling White Grape (12-pack)

Production Date “Best Before” Date SKU/UPC
5/07/15 07 May 2018 41244 99025
5/08/15 08 May 2018 41244 99025
5/09/15 09 May 2018 41244 99025

Product name/description:
99926 Martinelli’s Sparkling Red Grape (12 pack) – (flint glass)

Production Date “Best Before” Date SKU/UPC
5/28/15 28 May 2018 41244 99026
5/29/15 29 May 2018 41244 99026
5/30/15 30 May 2018 41244 99026
9/02/15 02 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/03/15 03 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/04/15 04 Sep 2018 41244 99026

Product name/description:
64926 Martinelli’s Sparkling Red Grape (4-6 pack) – (flint glass)

Production Date “Best Before” Date SKU/UPC
8/31/15 31 Aug 2018 41244 99026
9/01/15 01 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/02/15 02 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/04/15 04 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/05/15 05 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/08/15 08 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/09/15 09 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/10/15 10 Sep 2018 41244 99026
9/11/15 11 Sep 2018 41244 99026

It is important to note that the 750 ml “champagne” and the 10 oz. bottles are not included in this recall.

Recall Solution

“S. Martinelli & Company is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of all of our products,” according to the company’s website.
Image: Twitter

The recalled products are being removed from store shelves, but consumers should be aware of the dangers. Be sure to check the dates before drinking the Martinelli’s sparkling beverages.

In addition, consumers possessing the defective product can receive a full refund by returning the beverage to its place of purchase. Contact the company via phone at 1-800-662-1868.

S. Martinelli & Company is committed to ensuring the quality and safety of all of our products.

 

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Product Safety Recall: Polaris RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Leak Fuel https://citizensreport.org/2015/10/15/polaris-rzr-rov-recall/ https://citizensreport.org/2015/10/15/polaris-rzr-rov-recall/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:03:49 +0000 http://www.citizensreport.org/?p=8831 Polaris is recalling about 53,000 RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV) with leaking fuel. The fuel vent line is a misrouted and becomes pinched and spills fuel. Free-flowing fuel is a dangerous fire hazard. Recall Details This recall includes the 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles models RZR 900, RZR S 900, RZR 900 XC, RZR […]

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Polaros RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Polaris is recalling more than 50,000 ROVs with an impropetly routed fuel line that could leak fuel and cause the vehicle to catch fire.

Polaris is recalling about 53,000 RZR recreational off-highway vehicles (ROV) with leaking fuel.

The fuel vent line is a misrouted and becomes pinched and spills fuel. Free-flowing fuel is a dangerous fire hazard.

Recall Details

Polaris has recieved 25 complaints of fuel leaks for the RZR 1000s models.
Image: CPSC

This recall includes the 2015 Polaris RZR recreational off-highway vehicles models RZR 900, RZR S 900, RZR 900 XC, RZR 4 900, RZR XP 1000 and RZR XP4 1000.

RZR 900s came in black, camouflage, red and white. RZR 900s have a “900” decal on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.

RZR 1000s were sold in black, blue, green, orange, red and white. RZR 1000s have a “1000 HO” decal on the right and left front fenders and a “RZR” decal on the right and left rear fenders.

According to CSPC, the following models are being recalled:

Model Year 2015 RZR 900 
Model Name VIN Range(s)
RZR 900 4XAVBE874FB201435 through 4XAVAA878FB961699and3NSVBE870FF361395 through 3NSVBE875FF444241VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the ranges are included in the recall.
RZR S 900
RZR 4 900
RZR 900 XC

 

Model Year 2015 RZR 1000 
Model Name VIN Range
RZR XP 1000 4XAVFE993FB207778 through 4XAVFE991FB962847VINs are not sequential and not all VINs in the range are included in the recall.
RZR XP 1000 Mudder
RZR XP4 1000

The vehicles were sold from July 2014 through August 2015 nationwide. The RZR 900s models sold for about $12,800 to $18,300, while the RZR 1000s were priced at $20,300 to $23,500.

The company was notified of four RZR 900s vehicles with fuel leaks, in addition to two fires. Only one consumer was injured, reportedly receiving minor burns.

For the RZR 1000s models, 25 vehicles had fuel leaks. No injuries have been reported in relation to the RZR 1000s.

Recall Solution

“At Polaris, making great products is not just a job – it is a way of life,” according to the Polaris website.  
Image: Sleddar

Owners of the affected ROV models should immediately stop driving the vehicles and bring them in for repair. The vehicles should not be used until the problem has been fixed.

Polaris will contact customers directly and send recall letters to each registered owner. However, consumers are encouraged to contact dealers for a free repair.

Contact Polaris toll free via phone at 888-704-5290 or online at www.polaris.com and click on Product Safety Recalls for more information.

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Product Safety Recall: Fujitsu Notebook Computer Battery Catches Fire https://citizensreport.org/2015/10/07/fujitsu-america-computer-battery-recall/ https://citizensreport.org/2015/10/07/fujitsu-america-computer-battery-recall/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2015 20:24:01 +0000 http://www.citizensreport.org/?p=8608 Fujitsu America is recalling about 300 Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs at risk of overheating and catching fire. The battery packs pose a fire hazard to consumer and the company is offering replacements free of charge. Recall Details Fujitsu America is recalling notebook computers with lithium ion batteries in the Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, […]

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Product Safety Recall: Fujitsu Notebook Battery Could Potentially Overheat And Set Fire

Fujitsu, a multinational information technology company, is recalling about 300 notebook computer batteries that will potentially overheat and catch fire.

Fujitsu America is recalling about 300 Fujitsu notebook computer battery packs at risk of overheating and catching fire. The battery packs pose a fire hazard to consumer and the company is offering replacements free of charge.

Recall Details

The battery’s model number is located on the white label.
Image: CPSC

Fujitsu America is recalling notebook computers with lithium ion batteries in the Celsius H720 and LIFEBOOK E752, P701, P702, P770, P771, P772, S752, S762 and T580 models. The battery packs were also sold separately.

The product is 8 inches long, 2 inches wide and about 0.8 inches high. Model number CP556150-1 including all serial numbers, and model number CP556150-2 with serial number range Z120102 through Z120512 are included in this recall.

The model and serial number is located on the white battery label on the bottom of the computer. The batteries were sold between August 2012 through July 2015 for about $150.

The company was notified of the battery packs catching fire three times, specifically in Asia. Incidents occurred twice and Japan and once in China, causing fire damage to rugs, bedding, a desk and other furniture. No injuries have been reported.

Recall Solution

Fujitsu will replace defective battery packs free of charge.
Image: BH Photo Video

Fujitsu urges consumers to immediately turn off the computer, remove the battery and contact the company for a replacement free of charge. However, the Fujitsu notebook computer can be used without the battery pack by plugging in the AC adapter.

For more information, contact Fujitsu via phone at 800-838-5487 or online at www.fujitsu.com/us. Click on “Important Announcement: Voluntary Battery Recall and Replacement.”

“The Fujitsu Way embodies the philosophy of the Fujitsu Group, our reason for existence, values and the principles that we follow in our daily activities,” according to the website.

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