Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled March 28, 2007 · CPSC recall 07140 · Inflator

Hazard

The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.

Units

About 1,400

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.

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.

What to do

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

Product

West Marine Inflator Pumps

Imported by

Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)

Retailers

West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →