Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 07140 · Mar 28, 2007 · Stearns Inc.
1,400
units affected
1,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07140
- Date
- Mar 28, 2007
- Company
- Stearns Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,400
- Product
- West Marine Inflator Pumps
- Product type
- Air Pumps
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled west marine inflator pumps?
Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.