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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This
weekly newsletter covers:
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Energizer Wallplate Nightlights Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
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Leather Shag Rugs Recalled by Chandra Rugs Due to Fire Hazard
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Fiesta Recalls to Repair Gas Grills Due to Fire, Burn Hazards

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ENERGIZER WALLPLATE NIGHTLIGHTS RECALLED DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
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: Energizer Light On Demand Wallplate Nightlights Units: About 3,000 Importer: Energizer, of St. Louis, Mo. Manufacturer: Sonco Product Co., of China Hazard: The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled wall light is white, plugs into the wall, has a plug in base into which additional devices can be plugged, and has a removable/rechargeable light/flashlight. Model LODNLWP is stamped on the back of the unit. The wall light measures about 6 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. No other Light on Demand products are included in this recall. Sold at: Mass merchandisers, office supply stores, and various other retailers nationwide and on the Web from August 2008 through July 2009 for about $26. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled nightlight, unplug it, and contact Energizer for information on returning the light to receive a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Energizer at (800) 782-2013 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.energizer.com 


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LEATHER SHAG RUGS RECALLED BY CHANDRA RUGS DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
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: Art Collection Leather Shag Rugs Units: About 400 Importer: Chandra Rugs, of Adairsville, Ga. Hazard: The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves “Art Collection” leather shag rugs. The rugs included in this recall have the following style numbers. The style number can be located on the rug’s label. | Style Number | Color | Size |
| ART3601-576 | black | 5' x 7'6” |
| ART3601-79106 | black | 7'9” x 10'6” |
| ART3601-79RD | black | 7'9” Round |
| ART3602-576 | brown | 5' x 7'6” |
| ART3602-79106 | brown | 7'9” x 10'6” |
| ART3602-79RD | brown | 7'9” Round |
| ART3603-576 | ivory/tan | 5' x 7'6” |
| ART3603-79106 | ivory/tan | 7'9” x 10'6” |
| ART3603-79RD | ivory/tan | 7'9” Round |
| ART3604-576 | orange/beige | 5' x 7'6” |
| ART3604-79106 | orange/beige | 7'9” x 10'6” |
| ART3604-79RD | orange/beige | 7'9” Round |
Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from December 2007 through May 2009 for between $280 and $615 (suggested retail price). Manufactured in: India Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rugs. Consumers should contact Chandra Rugs to schedule a pick-up and to arrange for a store credit or a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Chandra rugs toll-free at (800) 258-6614 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.chandrarugs.com. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at policy@chandrarugs.com


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FIESTA RECALLS TO REPAIR GAS GRILLS DUE TO FIRE, BURN HAZARDS
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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: Blue Ember Gas Grills Units: About 88,000 units in the United States (47,000 gas grills were previously recalled in October 2008) and 25,000 in Canada Importer: Fiesta Gas Grills, of Dickson, Tenn. Manufacturers: Unisplendor Corp., of China and Keesung Corp., of China Hazard: The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: Fiesta has received 161 reports of grill fires, resulting in nine injuries, including two incidents of major burns on different parts of the body, six incidents of minor burns, and an incident involving temporary hearing loss. Description: This recall involves Blue Ember liquid propane (LP) outdoor grills with model and serial numbers listed below. The cabinet style grill has two doors and is silver and black or silver and gray. "Blue Ember" is printed on the grill’s hood. The model and serial numbers are printed on a rating plate label on the rear of the grill.
| MODEL NUMBERS | SERIAL # RANGES |
FG50045 FG50057 FG50069 |
| 07000003 thru 07010912 | 07057153 thru 07060224 |
| 07012413 thru 07014716 | 07060681 thru 07060808 |
| 07015613 thru 07018300 | 07062217 thru 07062344 |
| 07021341 thru 07023260 | 07063453 thru 07063580 |
| 07023645 thru 07026460 | 07064221 thru 07064604 |
| 07029021 thru 07031580 | 07065373 thru 07065500 |
| 07032093 thru 07038876 | 07065885 thru 07067164 |
| 07039261 thru 07039743 | 07067165 thru 07073548 |
| 07039837 thru 07039964 | 07074189 thru 07074316 |
| 07040221 thru 07042332 | 07074573 thru 07074828 |
| 07043013 thru 07043112 | 07075213 thru 07085436 |
| 07045954 thru 07046387 | 08K000001 thru 08K000640 |
| 07046416 thru 07046465 | 08U000001 thru 08U012000 |
| 07049362 thru 07050897 | 08U015961 thru 08U027640 |
| 07056257 thru 07056896 | |
Sold at: Various home centers and retailers nationwide from November 2006 through June 2008 for between $400 and $500 in the United States and from November 2006 through May 2009 for between $400 and $600 in Canada. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the grill and call Fiesta Gas Grills to obtain a free replacement grease pan assembly and instructions for installing the part and the gas tank. The grill should not be used until the new grease pan assembly and the gas tank have been installed correctly. Consumers should also inspect the gas burner hose and regulator, which will be replaced free of charge if there are signs of damage. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fiesta Gas Grills toll-free at (866)740-7849 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email mnorman@fiestagasgrills.com or visit the company’s Web site at www.blueembergrills.com Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://209.217.71.106/PR/recall-retrait-e.jsp?re_id=807 


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relationship. The information contained in this update is general in nature.
Individual situations of readers may not fit the general educational
information described in the column. Readers are strongly encouraged to consult
with an attorney to evaluate individual situations and provide legal advice.
Any reliance on the information contained herein is taken at the reader's own
risk and should not be considered legal advice.

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