Recall Register

Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC recall 07140. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.

CPSC recall 07140 has the recall date 28 Mar 2007. The notice names the firm Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.). The recall has about 1,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Laceration. CPSC gives the product type Air Pumps.

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CPSC recall 07140: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
Stearns has received three reports of pumps exploding. One consumer reported lacerations and two fractured ribs. Two other consumers received minor lacerations to the face and chest.
Units1,400
Description
The recalled inflator pump has a blue body with a black handle, hose, and pressure gage. The pump is 5 inches (12.7 cm) high and weighs about 3 pounds. West Marine is printed on a white sticker on the top of the pump housing. A second label contains a "caution" statement along with Ho Lee Co., Ltd. and UL listing information. The manufacturer's model number HB-183BG and the date code 1203 are also on the label.
ProductWest Marine Inflator Pumps, About 1,400, Air Pumps
Sold atWest Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.
ImporterStearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
1,400Median of 2007: 14,000
CPSC recalls of 2007
452
Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
9%
Recalls of 2007 in the category Air Pumps
1%
Recalls on the register that name Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn. (Note: The original importer, Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.)
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 07140. https://recallregister.com/product/3577-inflator-pumps-recalled-by-stearns-inc-due-to-laceration-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 07140 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: Stearns has received three reports of pumps exploding. One consumer reported lacerations and two fractured ribs. Two other consumers received minor lacerations to the face and chest.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: West Marine and BoatU.S. stores and through direct sales nationwide from August 2003 through January 2007 for about $60.
How many units are in CPSC recall 07140?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 1,400
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China