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Cobb America Inc.
Warns Charcoal Grill Purchasers of CO Hazard
Marketing Material Showed Product Being Used Indoors
The following product safety recall was voluntarily con-
ducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.
Name of Product: Cobb Premier Charcoal Grills
Importer: Cobb America Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.
Hazard: Like all charcoal grills, this grill emits carbon
monoxide gas, which can kill within minutes when used
indoors. The Web sites, recipe book, and visuals in a
promotional video create the impression that the Cobb
Cooker can be used indoors. The recipe book says that it
can be used on your dining room table, and the promotional
video showed a man carrying the grill into the house while
the charcoal was still burning.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been
reported.
Description: The product is made of stainless steel with
a wire mesh bottom and a dome-shaped lid. It has a non-
stick-coated grill grid. It weighs about 10 pounds and
is about 10 inches tall. An outside label reads “Cobb
Premier.” It comes with several accessories, including
a black carrier bag with “Cobb” lettered in yellow on
top.
Sold at: Cobb America Web site and other outdoor and
camping stores including some web sites nationwide from
March 2006 through October 2006 for about $140.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should never use any charcoal grill
indoors. Charcoal grills should only be used outside.
The promotional video, which created the impression
that the grill could be used indoors, has been removed
from the firm’s Web site, www.cobbamerica.com, and a
warning about the hazards of indoor charcoal use and
carbon monoxide poisoning has been posted. The firm is
sending warning letters to all known consumers.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Cobb America collect at (954) 427-5202 between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email
to chris@cobbamerica.com
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Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers
for Carbon Monoxide Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, 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: Weil-McLain Ultra Series Gas Boilers
Manufacturer: Weil-McLain, of Michigan City, Ind.
Hazard: These boilers were manufactured for use with
natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly
indicating to installers that they are intended for
use with LP (propane) gas. If an installer connects
one of the boilers to LP gas without installing a
propane conversion kit, carbon monoxide (CO) can build
up due to incomplete combustion, posing a risk of CO
poisoning.
Incidents/Injuries: Weil-McLain is aware of one incident
where two consumers reported CO poisoning when the boiler
installed in their home was connected to LP gas.
Description: The recall involves Weil-McLain Ultra 80,
Ultra 105, Ultra 155, Ultra 230 and Ultra 310 condensing,
high-efficient, gas-fired boilers for space heating. The
user’s manual and installation manual have “Ultra Gas-
Fired Water Boiler” on the cover. The boilers are wrapped
in a glossy silver/flat black jacket and either stand on
the floor or are wall-mounted. The serial numbers range
from CP5071716 through CP5327000. When the panel on the
front of the boiler is removed, a bar-coded label with
the serial number is located on the lower right hand side
of the boiler itself. “Weil-McLain” is written on the
front panel of the boilers.
Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to
plumbers and contractors nationwide from May 2005 through
July 2006 for between $4,000 and $7,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers who had a Weil-McLain Ultra series
boiler installed for use with propane and have not
already been contacted by their installer should
contact the installer or a heating professional for
a free safety inspection. If the boiler was not
installed with a propane conversion kit, one will be
installed at the time of the inspection at no charge.
Heating professionals may contact Weil McLain Technical
Service at (219) 879-6561 for more information.
Consumer Contact: For more information, call Weil-
McLain toll-free at (866) 426-6172 between 8 a.m. and
4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s
Web site at www.weil-mclain.com
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Family Dollar
Recalls “Creepy Cape” Costumes
Due to Flammability Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, 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: “Creepy Cape” Halloween Costumes
Importer: TONY Development & Manufacturing (USA), of
Montclair, N.J.
Retailer: Family Dollar Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Hazard: These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for
the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and
burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves 40-inch black vinyl
capes with a stand-up collar. A white sticker on the
collar of the cape reads, “FLAME RETARDANT PVC” and
“MADE IN CHINA.” The packaging shows a green-skinned
vampire wearing a black cape. Writing on the packaging
includes “CREEPY CAPE,” “Ages 6 To 60,” and “NO. 53600.”
Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from August
2005 through October 2006 for about $2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled capes
and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Family Dollar toll-free at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the
firm’s Web site at www.familydollar.com
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