The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·07140·Announced 2007-03-28

Stearns Recalls West Marine Inflator Pumps Due to Laceration Hazard

Stearns Inc. is recalling West Marine inflator pumps because they can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts that pose a laceration hazard.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves significant injury reports, including fractured ribs and lacerations, resulting from the product exploding during use.

Plain-English summary

Stearns Inc. is recalling approximately 1,400 West Marine inflator pumps sold nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007. The pumps were sold at West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales for about $60. The recalled pumps have a blue body with a black handle, hose, and pressure gage, and feature a white sticker with "West Marine" printed on the top of the housing.

The recall is due to a laceration hazard. The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts. Stearns has received three reports of pumps exploding. One consumer reported lacerations and two fractured ribs, while two other consumers received minor lacerations to the face and chest.

Consumers should stop using the inflator pumps immediately. They are asked to return the pump to the nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact West Marine or BoatU.S. at (800) 262-8464 or visit www.westmarine.com.

The recalled product

Product
West Marine Inflator Pumps
Manufacturer
Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)
Category
Consumer Product — Air Pumps
Hazard
Affected units
1,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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