CO2 Pistol Modification Announced By Smith & Wesson And Daisy NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1983 Release # 83-066 CO2 Pistol Modification Announced By Smith & Wesson And Daisy In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Massachusetts and Daisy Manufacturing Company, Rogers, Arkansas, today announced a voluntary retrofit program for 200,000 CO2 pellet pistols produced by them, to decrease the possibility of an accidental firing when the gun is dropped. In order for a pistol to fire accidentally, it is necessary for it to be dropped so it lands precisely on both the front and rear sight simultaneously or on the rear of the barrel or grip with the muzzle up in certain attitudes. The companies have not received any reports on injuries from an accidental firing caused as a result of dropping the affected pistols. Models of CO2 pistols affected include approximately 172,000 Smith & Wesson models 78G and 79G which are designed and manufactured by them for 1970 through 1980 and approximately 25,500 Daisy models 780 and 790 manufactured from 1980, when Daisy purchased the tooling from Smith & Wesson, through June of 1982. The pistols were distributed nationally and retail for approximately $60.00. All Smith & Wesson model 78G and 79G require retrofit Daisy models 780 and 790 requiring retrofit have lot numbers beginning in C, F, G, L, LG, M, or Q. Pistols having the letter D on the butt of the grip frame do not require retrofit and should not be returned. Daisy Manufacturing Company is handling all retrofits for affected pistols, whether they were manufactured by Daisy or Smith & Wesson. Owners of affected pistols are urged to return them to the Service Department, Daisy Manufacturing Company, 2111 South 8th Street, Rogers, Arkansas 72756, by United Parcel Service or Parcel Post. The normal UPS fee will be refunded. Returned pistols should not contain CO2 cartridge since such mailings are not allowed under applicable regulations. The full name and street address of the sender should be included with the returned pistol since it cannot be returned to a post office address. Daisy will make the necessary retrofit and will return the pistol free of charge. Consumers should allow eight weeks for modifications to be completed and the pistol returned. Consumers requiring additional information may call either Daisy Manufacturing Company or Smith & Wesson at the following numbers: Daisy - 501-636-1200: Smith & Wesson - 413-781-8300, Attention: Air Gun Service Department. Further information can also be obtained by calling the Commission's toll free hotline at 800-638-CPSC.
Baby Strollers Repaired by Graco NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Repair kit no longer available. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued May 23, 1983; Revised August 27, 2001 Release # 83-028 CPSC Announces Repair Program For Baby Strollers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission had announced a voluntary repair program being undertaken by Graco Children's Products, Inc., of Elverson, Pennsylvania, affecting approximately 49,000 E-Z Roller baby strollers. The strollers were distributed nationally between January, 1982, and April, 1983, and have the potential for infant finger entrapment in the main metal-folding hinge on each side of the stroller. Graco reports that since January 1982, the strollers have been involved in four incidents in which children, not yet in the stroller, placed their fingers in the main metal folding hinge on the sides of the stroller while it was being unfolded for use. The repair kit is no longer available. Please discard or destroy these products. Only Graco E-Z Roller baby strollers, Model 6620 and Model 6020 are affected. These umbrella type folding strollers have a blue denim seat, red handle grips, and a metal folding hinge, They were sold in retail stores nationwide for approximately $29. No other Graco strollers are affected. Consumers with questions can call Graco customer service toll-free at l-800-345-4109 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Consumers wishing further information may call the CPSC toll free Hotline at 800-638-CPSC. The teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054. An infant's finger could be entrapped in the main metal-folding hinge on each side of the stroller as it is being opened for use. Only models 6630 and 6020 are involved.
Adapters For TI 99/4A Computer Provided by Texas Instruments NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1983 Release # 83-071 Texas Instruments Providing Adapter For TI 99/4A Computer Washington, D.C. -- In cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Texas Instruments Incorporated said today that it is conducting a voluntary program of providing transformer adapters free of charge to correct a potential defect recently discovered in one model of the transformers supplied with the Texas Instruments 99/4A home computer. Over four hundred thousand transformer units are involved. The transformer is the small black box which plugs in between the computer and the electrical outlet. Consumers are instructed to plug in their adapter between the transformer and the wall outlet. The company reported it had found by laboratory testing that there is a remote possibility that a failure of the transformer could result in certain metal parts of the computer console becoming electrified thus presenting a possible shock hazard. Neither the Consumer Product Safety Commission nor Texas Instruments has received any report of hazardous incident or injury from the hundreds of thousands of Texas Instruments home computers in use. The 99/4A model home computers have been sold in a variety of retail outlets over the past year at suggested retail prices of $450 and $375 with $100 rebate in effect since September 11, 1982. All owners of the 99/4A known to the company through rebate cards or warranty cards will receive the adapters automatically by mail. The company asks owners who are not sure their names and addresses are in its files to call the Texas Instruments toll free numbers (800-858-4565 or 800-527-3550 ) (Texas only: 800-858-1802), and request that the adapter be sent to them. Prior to receipt and installation of the adapter plug or cord, the company advises consumers to unplug and discontinue using computer if any sign of transformer overheating, unusual odor, or computer malfunction occurs. Texas Instruments is also instituting a green "Safety Check" label for easy recognition by customers that the transformers in inventory at retail stores have been inspected and modified as necessary. A similar label will be placed on the transformer and its wrapper inside the box. Consumers who desire further information or who have questions regarding the Texas Instruments 99/4A home computer may call CPSC's toll free hotline: 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.