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Acer computers, gas grills recalled
What do select Acer notebook computers and Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grills have in common?
It appears they both can burn you.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued recalls for the computer and the grills this week due to the hazards they pose.
The Acer computers reportedly have an internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat.
Acer has received three reports of computers short circuiting, resulting in slight melting of the external casing, according to the CPSC.
The computers were sold at multiple retailers between June and October 2009, for between $650 and $1,150.
The gas grills supposedly have a flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit.
This poses a fire and burn hazard, according to the CPSC.
The firm reportedly is aware of two complaints of the hose melting and rupturing. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
For more information on the computers, see the CPSC site or contact Acer at (866) 695-2237 or visit www.acer.com.
For more about the grills, visit the CPSC site or call (800) 444-6742.
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By c smith
January 8, 2010 9:09 AM | Link to this
if it does not say made in usa let the stores eat it,,,,i do…they dont have mush to sell me any more i have a usa made weber..it is great
By deals4now
March 9, 2010 8:20 AM | Link to this
wow.great