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Bunn® Single Cup Pod Brewers pose a burn risk to users- while the machine is in use, the pod drawer may spontaneously open and create a burn hazard.  About 35,000 of the units are being recalled, which were sold at web retailers, department and hardware stores nationwide between August 2004 and March 2009 for roughly $300.

This recall involves Bunn® Single Pod Brewers. Models included in the recall are MCP (My Café Pourover) and MCA (My Café Automatic). The pod brewers have a black body with stainless backsplash and measure 12 inches high by 8 inches wide. “Bunn®” is printed on the front and lights up when the pod brewer is on.

Consumers should immediately stop using the brewers and contact Bunn to obtain two replacement pod drawers.  For additional information, contact Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 741-3405 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit  www.bunn.com

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Jitterbug Cell Phones made by Samsung may fail to dial 911 in an out of service area.  This poses a tremendous risk to the user base of this model- elderly who need a simple phone in case of an emergency.

As many as 160,000 Jitterbug Phones may have this problem, the model numbers to look out for are  SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software.  The phones were manufactured between March 2008 and May 2009.  This recall does not apply to any other Samsung phones.

While Samsung and Jitterbug are directly contacting consumers to schedule a free software upgrade, consumers should call Samsung directly if they have not been called.

For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (866) 304-4980 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit  www.samsung.com

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Utah based Skywalker Holdings has recalled 60,000 of their 13-foot Square Trampolines.  Straps which support the top of the trampoline’s enclosure can fail, resulting in a drop of the protective barrier that may lead to users falling off of the trampoline during use.

The recalled product is the 13-foot Square Trampoline and Enclosure Combo.  You can tell if your product is included in the recall by the blue spring pads, black net enclosure, and jumping mat (you can also refer to the photograph below).  “Skywalker Holdings” is printed on a label located under the jumping mat and on the enclosure net.

There have been 250 reported cases of the straps breaking, the trampoline was sold in specialty stores and major retailers nationwide and online from January 2007 through February 2009 for between $400 and $600.  If you own this model you should immediately stop use and contact Skywalker Holdings for a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact Skywalker Holdings toll-free at (866) 603-5867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.skywalkertrampolines.com

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Hewlett-Packard has recalled around 70,000 laptop batteries which can be used in both HP and Compaq makes.  The batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users. 

If your laptop model number is listed below, it may have shipped with an affected battery.  The batteries were also sold separately in retail stores.

The bar codes labels of the affected batteries are:

(^ can represent any letter or number)

The laptops were sold at computer and electronics stores nationwide, hp.com and hpshopping.com from August 2007  through March 2008 for between $500 and $3000.  The battery packs were sold for between $100 and $160 during this time as well, and were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately remove the recalled battery from their notebook computer and contact HP to request a free replacement.  The computers can still function without the battery, but you will be required to have the AC adapter plugged into a power source. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from HP or an authorized reseller.

For additional information, visit the HP Battery Replacement Program Web site at http://www.hp.com/support/BatteryReplacement or call (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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Fluke Corp. of Everett, Washington has voulentarily recalled 52,000 digital clamp meters.  The meters, which range in price from $150 and $375, can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading; this can lead to the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.  They were sold at hardware stores, wholesalers, and industrial distributors between January 2008 and February 2009.

This recall involves the model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an “A.”  Serial numbers that begin with “S” or are followed by “R” are not included in the recall.  The below diagram shows where to check your meter for this information.

If you own a Fluke Meter that falls within the above serial numbers, immediatly discontinue use and contact Fluke for a free replacement.   For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.fluke.com/33Xrecall

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