CPSC, Midway Arms Announce Recall of Tumblers
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (1998-03-27). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: 1292...Tumbler.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 98088 |
| Published | 1998-03-27 |
| Last updated | 1998-03-27 |
| Product category | Gun Accessories |
| Products | Midway Arms Tumbler gun cartridge casing cleaners |
| Firm named in the title | Midway Arms |
| Firms | Past (manufacturer); Midway Arms (manufacturer) |
| Model numbers | 1292...Tumbler |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
Description
Company Phone Number: (800) 243-2506 March 27, 1998 Release # 98-088 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Midway Arms Inc. of Columbia, Mo., is recalling tens of thousands of tumblers, used to clean gun cartridge casings for reloading. The tumbler's motor can overheat, presenting a fire hazard. Midway Arms has received 13 reports of motors overheating and catching fire. Five of these fires caused minor and major property damage beyond the tumbler. No injuries have been reported. Only tumblers sold under the Midway and Past brand names are involved in this recall. The Midway brand tumblers have a blue top and gray base with the words, "Midway...Model 1292...Tumbler" on a sticker on the base. The Past brand tumblers have a tan top and brown base with the word, "Past" on a sticker on the base. Midway catalogs and independent arms distributors and dealers nationwide sold the tumblers from February 1992 through January 1997 for about $45. Consumers should stop using these tumblers immediately and call Midway Arms at (800) 243-2506 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CST Monday through Friday to make arrangements for returning the tumbler for free repair
Hazard
Fire & Fire-Related Burn
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