NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2009
Release #09-189

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 352-9764
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
GE Media Contact: (888) 240-2749

Name of Product: GE ProfileTM Freestanding Dual Fuel Ranges

Units: About 28,000

Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.

Hazard: The wiring in the rear of the range can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 47 reports of overheated wiring, including 33 reports of wiring that caught fire. Of these, one fire caused structural damage to the home and there have been 14 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves GE Profile 30" Freestanding Duel Fuel ranges. The ranges were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found on the left inside corner of the bottom drawer.

BrandModel Number Begins With:Serial Number Begins With:
GE Profile J2B900 LD, MD, RD, SD, TD, VD, ZD, AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF
GE Profile J2B915 MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF, AG, DG, FG, GG, HG, LG, MG, RG, SG, TG, VG, ZG

Sold at: Department and appliance stores nationwide from June 2002 through December 2005 for between $1,300 and $2,000.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop burners.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 352-9764 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.geappliances.com

 

Picture of Recalled J2B900 Range
J2B900
Picture of Recalled J2B915 Range
J2B915


Picture Showing Location of Serial Tag

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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 https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

 



SPRINGFIELD - Citing a state study that shows 42 percent of homes tested in Illinois had excess levels of radon, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich today urged people to test their homes for the cancer-causing radioactive gas during Radon Action Month in January. The study, conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, examined results from nearly 72,000
home tests conducted by professional contractors and homeowners between 2003 - 2007.

"Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer overall, but it's the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers," said Governor Blagojevich. "Fortunately, it's a health risk that can be reduced by testing your home for radon, and taking action if the levels are too high. I urge everyone in Illinois to take a few moments in January to do a radon home test."

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the radioactive decay of naturally occurring uranium in the soil. It can enter homes and buildings through small cracks in the foundation, sump pumps or soil in crawlspaces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) has determined that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the nation, behind smoking. However, among non-smokers, radon is the leading cause of cancer.

The National Academy of Sciences and the Surgeon General estimate that 21,000 radon-related lung cancer deaths occur annually in the United States, as many as 1,100 of those in Illinois.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency's (IEMA) Radon program staff analyzed results from nearly 72,000 home radon tests conducted by professional contractors and homeowners from 2003-2007. Twenty-four counties had more than 50 percent of the homes tested with radon levels greater than 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L), the USEPA recommended action level. In
another 34 counties, between 25-50 percent of the homes tested above that level.

The remaining 44 counties had too few tests to provide a good picture of the radon potential in that area.

In a previous radon study released in September 2006, IEMA reported that 46 percent of more than 22,000 homes tested by professional radon measurement contractors in 2003 and 2004 had potentially unsafe levels of radon.

"As we found in our earlier report, this new study shows that close to half of the homes tested in Illinois have excessive radon levels," said IEMA Director Andrew Velasquez III. "While virtually all homes will have some amount of radon, there's no way to know if your home has hazardous levels unless you test."

During Radon Action Month, IEMA is offering 10,000 free radon test kits to encourage people to test their homes. Requests for the test kits can be submitted through IEMA's Radon website at www.radon.illinois.gov or by calling the radon hotline at 1-800-325-1245. Test kits can also be purchased at local hardware and department stores. In addition, professional radon measurement contractors are licensed by IEMA to conduct radon tests. A list of measurement contractors by
county is also available on the Radon website.

Velasquez said anyone who discovers their home has elevated levels of radon to contact a licensed radon mitigation professional to correct the problem. As with radon measurement professionals, mitigation experts in Illinois are licensed by IEMA to ensure they have the proper equipment, specialized training and technical skills to do the job right and reduce radon in the home to safe levels. Depending on the home, radon mitigation can cost between $800-1,200.

As a life-long non-smoker, Barb Sorgatz of Glen Ellyn was surprised in 2007 when a CT scan following a gall bladder attack detected lung cancer. Through research on the Internet, Sorgatz learned that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in healthy people who have never smoked.

"When I tested my home for radon, I was surprised to learn the levels were five times the recommended USEPA levels," said Sorgatz. "I hired a licensed contractor to install a radon mitigation system that lowered the radon levels in my home to a safe level."

Since Jan. 1, 2007, when the Illinois Radon Awareness Act took effect, home sellers are required to provide buyers with information about indoor radon exposure and the fact that radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause overall.

The law doesn't require that homes be tested for radon prior to the sale or that radon remediation work be conducted if test results show high levels of radon. However, if a radon test has been conducted on the home those results must be provided to the buyer.

"Because radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, the American Lung Association of Illinois encourages all homeowners to test their homes for it," said Harold Wimmer, CEO of the American Lung Association of Illinois. "Americans spend about 87 percent of their time indoors, and the USEPA estimates that about a quarter of all radonrelated
lung cancers could be averted by lowering radon levels in homes to below 4 pCi/L of air."


(See attached Radon Survey County Summary)
Radon survey county summary
Counties with more than 50 percent of homes with radon levels greater than 4 pCi/L
Adams
Carroll
Champaign
DeWitt
Fulton
Henry
Jo Daviess
Knox
Livingston
Marshall
McLean
Mercer
Morgan
Ogle
Peoria
Piatt
Rock Island
Sangamon
Stark
Stephenson
Tazewell
Warren
Whiteside
Woodford
Counties with 25-50 percent of homes tested with radon levels greater than 4 pCi/L
Boone
Bureau
Christian
Clark
Clinton
Coles
Cook
DeKalb
DuPage
Edgar
Effingham
Grundy
Iroquois
Kane
Kankakee
Kendall
Lake
LaSalle
Lee
Logan
Macon
Macoupin
Madison
McDonough
McHenry
Menard
Monroe
Montgomery
Moultrie
Shelby
St. Clair
Union
Will
Winnebago
Counties with less than 25 percent of homes tested with radon levels greater than 4 pCi/L
None
Counties with too few tests between January 2003-December 2007 to provide a good
picture of the radon potential in that area
Alexander
Bond
Brown
Calhoun
Cass
Clay
Crawford
Cumberland
Douglas
Edwards
Fayette
Ford
Franklin
Gallatin
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
Hardin
Henderson
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Jersey
Johnson
Lawrence
Marion
Mason
Massac
Perry
Pike
Pope
Pulaski
Putnam
Randolph
Richland
Saline
Schuyler
Scott
Vermilion
Wabash
Washington
Wayne
White
Williamson

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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
November 18, 2008
Release #09-046

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 569-1588
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

GE Recalls to Inspect and Repair Wall Ovens Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

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: GE®, GE ProfileTM, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens

Units: About 244,000

Manufacturer: GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky.

Hazard: The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: GE is aware of 28 incidents of minor property damage in which adjacent kitchen cabinets have been damaged. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves GE wall ovens sold under the following brand names: GE®, GE ProfileTM, Monogram® and Kenmore®. The wall ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. The following model and serial numbers can be found inside the oven on the left interior wall. For microwave combination ovens, the serial number can be found on the left interior wall of the microwave.

 

BrandModelSerial Number Begins With
GE/Profile JCT915, JT912, JT915,
JT952, JT955, JT965,
JT980*, JTP20, JTP25,
JTP28, JTP48, JTP50,
JTP86
TD, VD, ZD

AF, DF, FF, GF, HF, LF, MF, RF, SF, TF, VF, ZF
Monogram ZET3058, ZET938,
ZET958
Kenmore (All model
numbers start with 911)
4771, 4775, 4781, 4904,
4905, 4923*
2T, 2V, 2Z

3A, 3D, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3L, 3M, 3R, 3S, 3T, 3V, 3Z
* Lower oven only

 

Sold at: Home builders and appliance stores nationwide from October 2002 through December 2004 for between $900 and $3,600.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately inspect the oven to make sure they do not have an incorrectly re-attached wall oven door, which will not open into the flat position. If the wall oven door is incorrectly re-attached, consumers should not use the self-clean cycle and call GE for a free repair. Consumers can continue to use normal baking or broiling function in the oven until the oven is repaired.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 569-1588 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.GEAppliances.com



Picture of Recalled Wall Oven   Picture of Recalled Wall Oven

Picture of Recalled Wall Oven

Diagrams of ovens showing that the  model/serial number location depends on the model design.  On the left diagram, a single oven, the model/serial number is on the front frame at the lower left edge of the oven cavity.  In the middle diagram, a double oven, the model/serial  number is on teh front frame at the lower left edge of the lower oven cavity.  In the right diagram, a Microwave Oven combination, the model/serial number is inside the microwave cavity on the left side wall.

Picture of Oven with no Repair required
Lower rack extends without hitting the oven door



Picture of Wall Oven with repair required
Extended lower rack hits oven door

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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 https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 11, 2008
Release #08-397

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 257-3300
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

PB Heat Recalls Gas Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide 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.

Name of Product: Gas Boilers

Units: About 1,200

Manufacturer: PB Heat LLC, of Bally, Pa.

Hazard: The pressure switch could have an internal defect that could fail to shut down the boilers under vent or air inlet blockage. This switch defect could allow the boilers to produce excessive levels of carbon monoxide, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the DE and PSC II Gas Fired Cast Iron Boilers with the Endura Plastics Model ES2035 pressure switch used for home heating and domestic hot water heating. The boilers were available in either natural or LP gas. The boiler rating label is located on the top jacket panel on Series PSCII models and the left side jacket panel on the Series DE models. The label includes the model and serial number. The following model names and serial numbers are included in the recall:

Model NameSerial Number
DE-03, DE-04, DE-05 and DE-06 5040768 to 5052860
PSCII-03, PSCII-04, PSCII-05, and PSCII-06 5040777 to 5052166

Other suffix designation may follow the base model number such as SV-WPC.

Sold at: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors nationwide from May 2007 through July 2008 for between $1,800 and $3,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers who have not already been contacted, should contact their installer immediately for a free safety inspection and repair, if necessary.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact PB Heat toll-free at (877) 257-3300 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.peerlessboilers.com



Series DE
Picture of Recalled Series DE Gas Boilers



Series PSCII
Picture of Recalled Series PCII Gas Boilers

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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 https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2008
Release #08-286

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 650-3076
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Recalled By Specialty Lamp International Due to Fire 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.

Name of Product: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"

Units: About 371,000

Distributor: Specialty Lamp International Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla.

Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

Sold by: Electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.

Manufactured in: China or Unknown

Remedy: Consumers should contact Specialty to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall.

Picture of Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker
Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker

Picture of Genuine Square D Circuit Breaker A Genuine Circuit Breaker
has a white painted amp
rating on the toggle switch.



Picture of Recalled Counterfeit Circuit Breaker



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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 https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2008
Release #08-277

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 672-8929
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

 

American Flame Recalls Fireplaces to Replace Gas Valves Due to Fire and Explosion Hazards

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: Fireplace Gas Valves

Units: About 12,000

Manufacturer: American Flame Inc., of Fort Wayne, Ind.

Hazard: Gas can continue to flow into the fireplace pilot light area after the switch has been turned "off," posing a fire or explosion hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: American Flame has received two reports of incidents involving valve failure and continuous gas flow. No injuries or fires have been reported.

Description: The recall involves American Flame AF-4000 series fireplace gas valves installed in residential fireplaces made by twelve manufacturers under the following brand names: Pacific Energy, Travis Industries, CFM Corporation, Canadian Heating Products, Portland Willamette, Rasmussen, Chimeneas de Columbia, Twin Eagles, FDM, Inca Metals (Savannah Heating), Even Temp, and Valley Comfort. The valves were installed in some but not all fireplaces. Date codes included in the recall include 0622 through 0718. The gas valve model number is located on a label on the bottom of each gas valve. The date code is located above the label.

Sold by: Fireplace retailers and distributors nationwide from September 2006 through July 2007 for between $500 and $2,000 for the fireplaces, with additional costs for installation.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces and contact their dealer for a free repair. The repair involves replacing the fireplace's valve if it leaks gas in the "off" position when tested by a qualified service technician.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Flame toll-free at (888) 672-8929 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET to determine if your fireplace is included in the recall and to arrange for a free repair, or visit the firm's Web site at www.skytechsystem.com



Gas Valve Diagram

Picture of Recalled Gas Valve

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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 https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2008
Release #08-241

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 880-4661
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

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: Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters

Units: About 1,500

Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Water Products Co., of Ashland City, Tenn.

Hazard: The water heater's flue gas temperatures can exceed safe limits and produce excessive temperatures in the venting unit, posing a fire hazard. Also, the water heater's exhaust can leak into the surrounding room, posing a carbon monoxide hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. "A.O. Smith" or "State" is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater's rating plate.

Brand NameModel NumberSerial Number Ranges
A.O. SmithFCG-75 300L07A071460 through
L07A144966
or
M07A009387 through
M07A072884
 FCG-75 301
StateGS6 75 XRR S
 GS6 75 CRR S

Sold by: Independent contractors and plumbers nationwide from November 2007 through January 2008 for between $1,000 and $2,500.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled water heater and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 880-4661 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hotwater.com



Picture of Recalled Natural and Propane Gas Water Heaters

Picture of Recalled Natural and Propane Gas Water Heater Label 
 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2008
Release #08-161

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 567-3878
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


A.O. Smith Recalls Exhaust Fan Electric Motors Due to Fire 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.

Name of Product: Whole-house Exhaust Fan Electric Motors

Units: About 6,300

Manufacturer: A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio

Hazard: The fan's electric motor can be miswired and overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled electric motor is part of a residential whole-house exhaust fan that is typically mounted on the floor of an attic. The shutters of the fan are visible on the ceiling of the floor beneath the attic and must be opened and closed by the consumer. The motors were included with exhaust fans manufactured and distributed by Air Vent Inc. and Triangle Engineering of Arkansas Inc. "A.O. Smith," the model number, and the service date code are printed on the rating plate of the motor. The recall includes model numbers S56A30A54 and S56A30A97, and service date codes 032076M - 334076M, 03207JY - 33407JY, and YB07 - YL07. Units that have a sticker indicating that the unit has been rewired are not subject to this recall.

Sold at: The recalled motors, included with the exhaust fans, were sold at home improvement stores nationwide or by professional installers or builders from February 2007 through November 2007 for about $3,000.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled unit immediately and contact A.O. Smith to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the motor.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact A.O. Smith toll-free at (866) 567-3878 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://aosmith.regcen2.com/



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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 https://www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

 
Public Act 095-0210
 
HB1425 EnrolledLRB095 08963 AJO 29154 b
 
    AN ACT concerning civil law.
 
    Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
 
    Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the
Illinois Radon Awareness Act.
 
    Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the
context otherwise requires:
    (a) "Agent" means a licensed real estate "broker" or
"salesperson", as those terms are defined in Section 1-10 of
the Real Estate License Act of 2000, acting on behalf of a
seller or buyer of residential real property.
    (b) "Buyer" means any individual, partnership,
corporation, or trustee entering into an agreement to purchase
any estate or interest in real property.
    (c) "Final settlement" means the time at which the parties
have signed and delivered all papers and consideration to
convey title to the estate or interest in the residential real
property being conveyed.
    (d) "IEMA" means the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Division of Nuclear Safety.
    (e) "Mitigation" means measures designed to permanently
reduce indoor radon concentrations according to procedures
described in 32 Illinois Administrative Code Part 422.
    (f) "Radon hazard" means exposure to indoor radon
concentrations at or in excess of the United States
Environmental Protection Agency's, or IEMA's recommended Radon
Action Level.
    (g) "Radon test" means a measurement of indoor radon
concentrations in accordance with 32 Illinois Administrative
Code Part 422 for performing radon measurements within the
context of a residential real property transaction.
    (h) "Residential real property" means any estate or
interest in a manufactured housing lot or a parcel of real
property, improved with not less than one nor more than 4
residential dwelling units.
    (i) "Seller" means any individual, partnership,
corporation, or trustee transferring residential real property
in return for consideration.
 
    Section 10. Radon testing and disclosure.
    (a) Except as excluded by Section 20 of this Act, the
seller shall provide to the buyer of any interest in
residential real property the IEMA pamphlet entitled "Radon
Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions" (or an
equivalent pamphlet approved for use by IEMA) and the Illinois
Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards, which is set forth
in subsection (b) of this Section, stating that the property
may present the potential for exposure to radon before the
buyer is obligated under any contract to purchase residential
real property. Nothing in this Section is intended to or shall
be construed to imply an obligation on the seller to conduct
any radon testing or mitigation activities.
    (b) The following shall be the form of Disclosure of
Information on Radon Hazards to be provided to a buyer of
residential real property as required by this Section:
 
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON RADON HAZARDS
(For Residential Real Property Sales or Purchases)
 
Radon Warning Statement
 
    Every buyer of any interest in residential real property is
notified that the property may present exposure to dangerous
levels of indoor radon gas that may place the occupants at risk
of developing radon-induced lung cancer. Radon, a Class-A human
carcinogen, is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers
and the second leading cause overall. The seller of any
interest in residential real property is required to provide
the buyer with any information on radon test results of the
dwelling showing elevated levels of radon in the seller's
possession.
 
    The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) strongly
recommends ALL homebuyers have an indoor radon test performed
prior to purchase or taking occupancy, and mitigated if
elevated levels are found. Elevated radon concentrations can
easily be reduced by a qualified, licensed radon mitigator.
 
Seller's Disclosure (initial each of the following which
applies)
    (a).......... Elevated radon concentrations (above EPA or
IEMA recommended Radon Action Level) are known to be present
within the dwelling. (Explain)
    (b).......... Seller has provided the purchaser with all
available records and reports pertaining to elevated radon
concentrations within the dwelling.
    (c).......... Seller has no knowledge of elevated radon
concentrations in the dwelling.
    (d).......... Seller has no records or reports pertaining
to elevated radon concentrations within the dwelling.
 
Purchaser's Acknowledgment (initial each of the following
which applies)
    (e).......... Purchaser has received copies of all
information listed above.
    (f).......... Purchaser has received the IEMA approved
Radon Disclosure Pamphlet.
 
Agent's Acknowledgment (initial) (if applicable)
    (g).......... Agent has informed the seller of the seller's
obligations under Illinois law.
 
Certification of Accuracy
The following parties have reviewed the information above and
each party certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge, that
the information he or she provided is true and accurate.
Seller            Date            Seller            Date
Purchaser         Date            Purchaser         Date
Agent             Date            Agent             Date
 
    (c) If any of the disclosures required by this Section
occurs after the buyer has made an offer to purchase the
residential real property, the seller shall complete the
required disclosure activities prior to accepting the buyer's
offer and allow the buyer an opportunity to review the
information and possibly amend the offer.
 
    Section 15. Applicability. This Act shall only apply to
transfers by sale of residential real property.
 
    Section 20. Exclusions. The provisions of this Act do not
apply to the following:
        (1) Transfers pursuant to court order, including, but
    not limited to, transfers ordered by a probate court in
    administration of an estate, transfers between spouses
    resulting from a judgment of dissolution of marriage or
    legal separation, transfers pursuant to an order of
    possession, transfers by a trustee in bankruptcy,
    transfers by eminent domain, and transfers resulting from a
    decree for specific performance.
        (2) Transfers from a mortgagor to a mortgagee by deed
    in lieu of foreclosure or consent judgment, transfer by
    judicial deed issued pursuant to a foreclosure sale to the
    successful bidder or the assignee of a certificate of sale,
    transfer by a collateral assignment of a beneficial
    interest of a land trust, or a transfer by a mortgagee or a
    successor in interest to the mortgagee's secured position
    or a beneficiary under a deed in trust who has acquired the
    real property by deed in lieu of foreclosure, consent
    judgment or judicial deed issued pursuant to a foreclosure
    sale.
        (3) Transfers by a fiduciary in the course of the
    administration of a decedent's estate, guardianship,
    conservatorship, or trust.
        (4) Transfers from one co-owner to one or more other
    co-owners.
        (5) Transfers pursuant to testate or intestate
    succession.
        (6) Transfers made to a spouse, or to a person or
    persons in the lineal line of consanguinity of one or more
    of the sellers.
        (7) Transfers from an entity that has taken title to
    residential real property from a seller for the purpose of

 

    assisting in the relocation of the seller, so long as the

    entity makes available to all prospective buyers a copy of

    the disclosure form furnished to the entity by the seller.

        (8) Transfers to or from any governmental entity.
 

    Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect January

1, 2008.


Effective Date: 1/1/2008

 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public AffairsWashington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 6, 2007
Release #08-115

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 877-1889
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


Collins International Co. Recalls Oscillating Ceramic Heaters Sold at Menards Retail Stores Due To Fire 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.

Name of Product: Oscillating Ceramic Heaters

Units: About 20,000

Importer: Collins International Co., Ltd., of Fair Lawn, N.J.

Hazard: The heaters can overheat, smoke, or ignite which could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Collins International has received seven reports of the heaters overheating, smoking, or igniting, including four reports of minor property damage to carpets and floors. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves 1500 watt oscillating ceramic heaters model EB38005. The heater has a white plastic housing with the name "Heat-Wave" in black on its top. A label on the bottom of the product contains the model and the control number "ETL 3090262."

Manufactured in: China

Sold at: Menards' stores nationwide from September 2006 through March 2007 for about $25.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heaters and return them to the nearest Menards' store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Collins International toll-free at (866) 877-1889 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web Site at http://www.collinsinternational.com/pg5.htm

Picture of Recalled Oscillating Ceramic Heater

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Send the link for this page to a friend! 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 http://www.cpsc.gov/.

 
 
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