CPSC recall · Reported March 28, 2007
Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
The CPSC recalled The recalled inflator pump has a blue body with a black handle, hose, and pressure gage. ….
Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 28, 2007. Reason: The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazar…. Remedy: Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. stor…. Verify recall #07140 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazar….
- None
- agency class
- March 28, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07140 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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.
Reason for recall
The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07140 |
| Date reported | March 28, 2007 |
| Date initiated | March 28, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.
- Check the recall number (07140) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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