Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Trampoline Recall


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Dunite Playgrounds Information Desk

July 18, 2012

Release #12-226

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 666-2539

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 

(NOTE:  THIS RECALL NOTICE is being provided as a service to sport and athletic consumers.  DunRite does not provide this equipment. )

Trampolines Recalled by Panline USA Due to Fall Hazard

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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.


Name of product: Alex (r) Model 786X Little Jumpers Trampoline



Units: About 8,000



Importer: Panline USA Inc., Northvale, N.J.



Hazard: The handlebar can break, causing a fall hazard.



Incidents/Injuries: None.



Description: The product is a small, toddler-sized trampoline with a yellow and blue colored handlebar over the top of the trampoline for toddlers to hold on to while jumping. The trampoline has a blue mat and orange pads with different colored circles printed onto the pads, yellow legs and blue feet. A white label is sewn into the underside of the orange pads which has "786X Little Jumpers Trampoline" printed above the bar code. This recall involves trampolines with the codes 21011-P0003070, 21011-P0003246, 25511-P0003071, 27811-P0003372, 29811-P0003373 and 34211-P0003375. This code is printed underneath the barcode.



Sold at: Independent specialty toy and retail stores from January through March 2012 for about $100.



Manufactured in: China



Remedy: Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the firm for instructions on receiving a replacement trampoline.



Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 666-2539 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.alextoys.com/safety



To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:

Shade Cover Specifications

The innovative and specially designed UV Extrablock is a product with unique properties. The Extrablock range of knitted shadenetting fabrics has been specifically designed for use in tension structures, but performs equally as well when used on standard carport structures, awnings and even umbrellas.

Extrablock shade netting is unique with its high tensile strenghts in the warp and weft directions as well as its almost equal elongation properties in both warp and weft directions when under tension.

Featuring:

  • high strength
  • controlled elongation
  • maximum shade
  • dimensional stability
  • maximum protection against harmful UV rays
  • fire retardancy
  • and exceptional resistance to UV degradation
  • Rachel wrap knitted and incorporating a lock stitch
  • Heat set (stentered) for dimensional stability
  • Will not rot or support the development of mould and mildew
  • Breathable, allowing air circulation for cooling

Extrablock is available in 6 colours:









Extrablock Specifications

Properties
Test Method
Unit
True Blue
Forest Green
Silver
Sunblaze
Beige
Cream
Fire Retardancy
Raw Material
HDPE
HDPE
HDPE
HDPE
HDPE
HDPE
Mass (Ave)
ASTM D 3776
g/m2
330
324
326
320
328
326
Thickness
ASTM 1777
mm
1.34
1.31
1.32
1.26
1.32
1.31
UPF (UV protection Factor)
20
13
20
25
8
7
UVR Blockout
%
95
92
95
96
88
85
Shade Cover
%
93
90
93
95
80
66
Strip Tensile Test
ASTM D 4595-86
a. Warp
kN/m
18
18
18
17
18
18
b. Weft
kN/m
26
24
26
24
26
26
Elongation at Break
a. Warp
%
68
68
68
66
68
68
b. Weft
%
58
56
58
58
58
58
Burst
ASTM 3786
Strength
kN
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.5
3.7
3.7
Elongation
%
48
48
48
50
48
48
Tear Strength
ASTM D 1424
a. Warp
N
200
198
200
196
198
198
Elongation
%
92
89
92
90
89
89
b. Weft
N
196
196
196
196
196
196
Elongation
%
114
114
114
112
114
114
Water Runoff
%
0
0
0
0
0
0
10°
%
78
78
78
78
78
78
20°
%
81
81
81
81
81
81
30°
%
90
90
90
90
90
90
40°
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
50°
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
60°
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
70°
%
100
100
100
100
100
100
Temperature Stability
a. Minimum
°C
minus 25
minus 25
minus 25
minus 25
minus 25
minus 25
b. Maximum
°C
plus 80
plus 80
plus 80
plus 80
plus 80
plus 80
Widths
m
3
3
3
3
3
3
Lengths
m
32
32
32
32
32
32
Stability against UV degradation
years
8
8
8
8
10
10
Flame Resistance
Meets the California fire Marshalls requirements, Title 19, Section 1237 when tested in the original condition, after weathering and after water extraction.
Country Produced
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA
RSA

Note: The values given correspond to average results obtained in Laboratories and are indicative. All information is given in good faith and to the best fo our knowledge is correct and is suplied without guarantee or responsibility.
Inasmuch as ALNET has no control over the use to which others may put the material, it does not guarantee that the same reslults as thos described herein will be obtained. Each user of the material should make his own tests to determine the material's suitability for his own particular use. Statements concerning possible or suggested users of the materials described herein are not to be construed as constituting a license under any ALNET patent covering such use or as recommendations for use of such materials in the infringement of any patent. ALNET or its distributors cannot be held responsible for any losses incurred through incorrect installation of the material. In accordance with our company policy of continual product developement you are advised to check with your local ALNET supplier to ensure that you have obtained the most up to date information.



Monday, July 16, 2012


New members

Organizations and governmental entities that became members when interlocal contracts were approved by the Harris County Department of Education board of trustees on June 19,2012 included Advantage Academy, Big Sandy ISD, Charlotte ISD, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, Hemphill ISD, Lavaca Medical Center, Lytle ISD, Navarro County Electric Cooperative, South San Antonio ISD, Ward County and The Westview School, Inc.

These organizations have been added to the DunRite Directory of entities eligible for discounts!

DunRite Discount Program

Friday, July 13, 2012

Troxel Recalls Flexible Flyer Swing Sets Due to Fall Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 11, 2012
Release #12-220
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 770-7060
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Flexible Flyer Swing Sets

Units: About 100,500 in the United States and 4,900 in Canada

Manufacturer: The Troxel Company, of Moscow, Tenn.
Hazard: The see saw seats can break away from the bolt fasteners during use, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm received 1,232 reports of see saw seats breaking resulting in thirteen injuries to young children that included bumps, bruises and lacerations.
Description: The Flexible Flyer swing sets come in 11 different models each with a see saw attachment along with swings, bars or a slide. The model number can be found on a sticker located underneath the center of the top bar of each swing set unit. Model numbers and names are listed below:

Model # Model Name
41575 BIG ADVENTURE
41577 FUN FANTASTIC
41578 FUN FANTASTIC II
42003 BACKYARD FLYER
42013 BACKYARD FUN
42023 BACKYARD SWINGIN' FUN
42030 WINDSOR II
42124 FUN TIME
42126 FANTASTIC PLAYGROUND
42544 TRIPLE FUN
42560 TRIPLE FUN II

Sold by: Walmart, Toys R Us, Academy and at other specialty stores, and online retailers from December 2011 through May 2012 for between $130 and $280.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the see saws immediately and contact Troxel to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Troxel at (888) 770-7060 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.regcen.com/flexibleflyer

Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1646



Picture of recalled Big Adventure #41575 Swing Set
Big Adventure #41575





Picture of recalled Fantasic Playground #42126 Swing Set
Fantasic Playground #42126





Picture of recalled Triple Fun II #42560 Swing Set
Triple Fun II #42560




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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.