Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to
Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to recalled?
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund. Contact: For more information consumers can contact West Marine or BoatU.S. at (800) 262-8464 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.westmarine.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- West Marine Inflator Pumps
- Company
- Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)
- Quantity
- About 1,400
- Sold at
- West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.
- Recall date
- March 28, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.