RAPCO Deluxe Double Barrel Tumble Stones Rock Polishers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
RAPCO has recalled two models of electric rock polishers—the Tumble Stones Model #1901 and the Deluxe Double Barrel Tumble Stones Model #1902—due to electrocution and electric shock hazards. The recalled units fail to meet Federal regulations for electrically-operated toys because they do not provide protection from moving parts, contain accessible live parts, have power cords that are not adequately secured to the unit, and have cords shorter than the required minimum length of 5 feet. Approximately 45,900 units were distributed nationwide through department stores, toy stores, discount stores, and other retailers, with the Model #1901 retailing for $9.50 and the Model #1902 for $12.50. Although no injuries have been reported, the CPSC determined the products are banned from sale.
According to the recall notice, consumers who own these rock polishers should return them to the place of purchase or directly to the manufacturer at RAPCO, 500 North Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60624, for a full refund.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Electrocution/Electric Shock
Electric Rock Polishers Recalled by RAPCO NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 1977 Release # 77-017 CPSC Recalls Two Toy Electric Rock Polishers WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 1) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today announced the recall of two models of an electric rock polisher which pose a possible electric shock to the user. "Tumble Stones, Model #1901 Rock Polisher" and "Deluxe Double Barrel, Tumble Stones, Model #1902 Rock Polisher," both manufactured by RAPCO, Division of Martin Yale Industries, Chicago, Illinois, fail to comply with Federal regulations for electrically-operated toys and are banned from sale. Although no injuries associated with these rock polishers have been reported, both: -- fail to provide protection from moving parts; -- contain live parts which are accessible; -- have electric power cords which are not adequately secured to the unit; and -- the cords are shorter than the minimum required length of 5 feet. Tumble Stones, Model #1901, consists of a yellow plastic tumbling barrel, a red plastic tumbling machine which is labeled in part "***Tumble Stones*** RAPCO Rock Polisher Hobby Equipment ***27 Watts, 120 Volts, 60 Cycle A.C. Motor RAPCO, Division of Martin Yale Industries, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 60624***." Deluxe Double Barrel, Tumble Stones, Model #1902, has two tumbling barrels and is labeled the same as Model #1901. The toys were distributed nationwide to department stores, toy stores, discount stores and other retailers. Model #1901 retailed for $9.50, and Model #1902 retailed for $12.50. In total, approximately 45,900 units are involved in the recall. Electric toys are subject to regulation under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA), which requires banned products to be repurchased by the manufacturer, distributor, and dealer. RAPCO, in compliance with FHSA regulations, is asking consumers to return the toy to the place of purchase or directly to the manufacturer -- RAPCO, 500 North Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60624 -- for a full refund. The Commission learned of this product as the result of a nationwide electric toy survey it conducted late last year. The Commission's Chicago Area Office is monitoring the recall.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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