CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2260.
Astra International imported and sold these glove compartment organizers exclusively to Consumers Union. They were mailed in a white cardboard box, the kit is a black-cloth-covered case containing a flashlight, tire gauge, pocketknife, pen and pad.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2260.
Consumers should contact Consumers Union immediately for further information. Those who return the kit to Consumers Union or show they've discarded it will also have their magazine subscription extended for six months free of charge. In addition, Consumers Union will mail two free books to consumers as a replacement for the premium.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Consumer Reports Magazine, Published By Consumers Union, Offered This Premium To New Subscribers, Between October 2001 And April 2002 or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-2260.
For more information, contact Consumers Union toll free at (888) 471-8860, between 9:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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Consumer Reports Magazine, Published By Consumers Union, Offered This Premium To New Subscribers, Between October 2001 And April 2002 Recall FAQ
Consumer Reports Magazine, Published By Consumers Union, Offered This Premium To New Subscribers, Between October 2001 And April 2002 is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, Astra International and Consumers Union Announce Recall of Glove Compartment Organizer. The notice was published on May 8, 2002 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15,000 units are potentially affected.