1.  P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire

2.  Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control

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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2007
Release #08-012

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 734-0449
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 

P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: IonizAir™ Table Top Air Purifiers

Units: About 83,000

Importer: P3 International, of New York, N.Y.

Manufacturer: Leaven Enterprise Co., of Taiwan

Hazard: The air purifier’s cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

Incidents/Injuries: P3 has received 10 reports of purifiers melting or catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled air purifier is a tabletop model that is about 6” x 3 1/2” x 11 1/4”. The unit has a removable cartridge with a silver-colored handle. The recall involves model number P4620 with lot numbers beginning with either 03 or 04 or having no lot number. The lot number is located on the bottom of the air purifier. No other models or lot numbers are included in this recall.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide including mail-order and Internet retailers from January 2003 through July 2004 for between $60 and $90.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using and unplug the recalled air purifier immediately, and contact the firm for a free replacement cartridge.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 734-0449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.getnewcartridge.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/prhtml08/08012.html

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 NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2007
Release #08-013 F

irm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 623-3297
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: (866) 486-7098 
 

Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Razor® E300 Electric Scooters

Units: About 20,000

Importer: Razor USA LLC, of Cerritos, Calif.

Hazard: A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the scooter.

Incidents/Injuries: Razor has received 25 reports of welds breaking on the handlebar, including three reports of minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises.

Description: The recall involves Model E300 Electric Scooters, which are powered by battery-operated motors. The model number appears on the tube that connects the head tube to the deck. The recalled scooters are blue or silver. This recall includes only products with barcodes beginning in 100620-03 through -09. Products with other barcodes or no barcode are not included in this recall. The barcode can be located on the steering stem, the battery tray, the charger, and the product’s packaging.

Sold at: Pep Boys stores nationwide and various Internet retail sites from January 2006 through October 2006 for between $190 and $230.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Razor USA to obtain a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Razor USA toll-free at (866) 623-3297 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.razor.com/recall

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08013.html

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.