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US Comsumer Product Safety Commission

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 13, 2009 Release
#09-217

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 325-1184
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Composite Decking - Recalled by Louisiana-Pacific; Decks Can Deteriorate and Break,
Posing Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Composite Decks
Units: About 48 million linear feet (decks vary in size)
Manufacturer: Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp., of Nashville, Tenn.
Hazard: The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers
can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, resulting in 14
injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, minor lacerations and bruises.
Description: The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP
WeatherBest, ABTCo., and Veranda. They are composite products that look similar to natural
wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood
Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were
manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.
Sold at: The Home Depot (Veranda brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest
and ABTCo. brands) nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25
per linear foot.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP for a free
inspection. If the decking is affected by premature deterioration, LP will arrange for a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LP toll-free at (888) 325-1184 between 6
a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm?s Web site at
www.deckingnotice.com

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2009
Release # 09-333

Sears Recall Hotline: (800) 449-9810
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm Media Contact: (614) 761-2633
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 449-9812

Frigidaire and Kenmore Smoothtop Electric Ranges - Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm
named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges

Units: About 200,000

Manufacturer: Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

Hazard: Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously
without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different
temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Frigidaire has received 126 reports of incidents, including four reports of minor
burns and two reports of minor property damage.

Description: This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore
Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The following model and
serial numbers are included in the recall:
Frigidaire (Serial Number Range VF122xxxxx - VF831xxxxx) and Models Beginning with

FEFBZ90GC
FEFLMC55GC
FEFLZ87GC GLEF396AB
GLEF396AQ
GLEF396AS
GLEF396CQ
GLEF396CS

GLEFM397DB GLEFM397DQ
GLEFM397DS
GLEFM97FPB
GLEFM97FPW
GLEFM97GPB
GLEFM97GPW LEEFM389FE PLEF398AC
PLEF398CC
PLEF398DC
PLEFM399DC PLEFMZ99EC
PLEFMZ99GC
PLEFZ398EC
PLEFZ398GC

August 25, 2009
Alert #09-765

Pella Casement Windows - Recalled Due to Impact Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Architect Series and 850 Series Casement Windows

Units: About 6,500

Manufacturer: Pella Corp., of Pella, Iowa

Hazard: The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to
persons beneath the window.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm is aware of one report of the hinge breaking, causing the sash to fall. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Architect Series and 850 Series casement windows. The
windows were sold in a variety of sizes and typically contain a heavier window glaze such as the Hurricane Shield Impact-Resistant glass.

Sold by: Authorized distributors nationwide and Home Improvement Stores in Florida from
September 2007 through April 2009 for between $500 and $2000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the window and contact Pella to schedule a free repair. Owners have received direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pella at (800) 374-4758 between 8 a.m.
and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.pella.com

September 22, 2009
Alert #09-770

Bosch Corp Gas Boilers - Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC.

Name of Product: Gas Boilers

Units: About 85

Importer: Bosch Thermotechnology Corp., of Londonderry, N.H.

Manufacturer: Bosch Thermotechnology Gmbh, of Germany

Hazard: A problem with the boiler’s ignition due to insufficient output voltage from the boiler’s transformer can damage the boiler’s venting. This can result in leaking flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries reported in the United States. Two incidents were reported in Germany, neither of which resulted in injury.

Description: The recall involves the Buderus GB312 gas-fired, floor standing condensing boilers. Model numbers included in this recall are: 312/90, 312/120, 312/160, 312/200, 312/240 and 312/280. “BUDERUS GB312” is printed on the front of the boiler. The boilers are blue, approximately 60 inches high and between 39 and 55 inches wide.

Sold by: Plumbing and heating wholesale distributors to plumbing and heating contractors nationwide from April 2008 through February 2009 for between $12,000 and $24,000 installed.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Bosch has directly contacted consumers who purchased the recalled boilers, inspected and, if necessary, repaired the boilers.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bosch Thermotechnology at (800) 283-3787 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.buderus.net

CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

August 25, 2009
Release #09-323

Goodman Manufacturing Co.Home Heating Vent Pipes - Announce Changes to 1998 Recall Program to Replace Dangerous Home Heating Vent Pipes

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The CPSC and Goodman Manufacturing Company, of Houston, TX, are urging consumers who have not yet responded to the previously-announced 1998 recall to do so immediately. After October 1, 2009, the remedy consumers receive will change to be identical to modifications recently announced for a related recall.

The recall included about 10,000 Plexvent and Ultravent HTPV pipe systems attached to certain Goodman mid-efficiency furnaces manufactured from October 1988 to July 1994 (models GUP, GDP, GUPS, GDPS, GUPI, GDPI, GUPX, GDPX, GMP and GMPV for the following brands manufactured by Goodman: Janitrol, GMC, Hamilton Electric, Franklin, Liberty and Sears/Kenmore). The HTPV pipe used for these vents could be susceptible to corrosion, cracking and joint separation, which could result in the release of carbon monoxide (CO) into living areas, posing a danger to consumers. Goodman did not manufacture the HTPV pipe.

The following table describes the different remedies available to consumers with qualifying furnaces that use the two leading brands of HTPV pipe – Plexvent and Ultravent.
Plexvent owners Ultravent owners
Valid claims initiated on or before October 1, 2009, with remediation completed and required documentation submitted by January 1, 2010. Will receive

* a new, professionally-installed venting system free of charge

or

* a new, high-efficiency Goodman furnace and suitable vent for the manufacturer's price (of just the furnace), with no charge for labor, associated materials or dealer markup.

Valid claims initiated after October 1, 2009 A rebate up to $400 toward either an HTPV replacement system, or a new, high-efficiency furnace from Goodman that does not require HTPV. A rebate up to $250 toward either an HTPV replacement system, or a new, high-efficiency furnace from Goodman that does not require HTPV.

Consumers who register after October 1, 2009 and who choose to repair their systems will be responsible for up-front payment of parts, labor and permits, and will be responsible for arranging to have the work performed.

Consumers should determine whether they have a recalled HTPV pipe system by checking the vent pipes attached to their natural gas furnace. Vent pipes subject to this recall can be identified as follows:

* the vent pipes are plastic;

* the vent pipes are colored gray or black;

* "Plexvent," "Plexvent II" or "Ultravent" is stamped on the vent pipe or
printed on stickers placed on pieces used to connect the vent pipes; and

* the vent pipes are located on furnaces and the pipes go through the sidewalls of structures.

Other plastic vent pipes, such as white PVC, are not included in the recall.

Owners of Goodman furnaces that are vented with HTPV pipe should immediately call Goodman at (800) 394-8084 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. CPSC reminds all consumers to have fuel-burning appliances professionally inspected each year to check for cracks or separations in the vents that could allow CO to leak into the home. In addition, CPSC recommends that every home should have at least one CO alarm.

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CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 394-8084
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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