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All product recalls associated with BOB Trailers.
Total Recalls
1000
Past Year
295
Class I (Serious)
116
Most Recent
Jan 2026
Data from FDA, USDA, CPSC, and NHTSA public records. Recall counts vary by company size, industry, and reporting practices. Always check official sources for current information.
The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame. A jogger could lose control of the stroller or the stroller could suddenly collapse resulting in injury to a child.
The following product safety recalls were conducted by firms in cooperation with the CPSC. For more information about recalls, visit CPSC's web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.
Baby Garments Recalled by Shopko Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2000 Release # 00-060 Company Phone Number: (800) 791- 7333 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Baby Garments WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shopko Stores Inc. of Green Bay, Wis., is recalling approximately 9,800 Peek-A-Babe baby garments. The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Shopko Stores have received one report of a button found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported. These are one-piece coveralls, and two-piece, babydoll-style top and legging sets. These 100 percent cotton garments were sold in sizes 0-3M to 24M. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN CHINA" and "Peek-A-Babe." The tops of the coveralls are made of plush, peach-colored knit fabric, with cream-colored collars and sleeve edges. The coverall tops have three cream-colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are embroidered with a cream-colored rose. The bottoms of the coveralls have eight snaps at the crotch, and are printed with peach- and purple-colored roses, and peach-colored dots, on a cream-colored knit fabric. The babydoll tops are made of plush, cream-colored knit fabric, with peach-colored collars and sleeve edges. The tops have three peach- colored, rose-shaped buttons attached to the center front, from the neck to the waist, and are decorated with six peach-colored rosettes along the front waist. Leggings sold with these tops have purple, lavender and peach stripes on a cream-colored knit fabric. Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments from June 1999 through October 1999 for between $8 and $15. Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko for a refund. For more information, call Shopko at (800) 791- 7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT, or visit the Shopko website at www.shopko.com.
December 9, 1999Release # 00-032 Recall Lines - (800) GAPSTYLE or (800) OLD NAVY CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Gap Contact: (415) 427-2212 CPSC, Gap Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Pajamas WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 231,000 children's pajamas sold at Gap and Old Navy stores. The pajama sets fail to meet federal children's sleepwear flammability standards. The standards require sleepwear to be flame-resistant, and if the fabric ignites, the flame must self-extinguish. Failure to meet the flammability standards presents a risk of serious burns to children.Gap Inc. has not received any reports of injuries related to these pajama sets. Gap Inc. is voluntarily conducting this recall to help prevent the possibility of injury. All recalled pajamas have been removed from store shelves.Today's recall announcement is the reissuance of the recall of the pajama sets announced December 2, 1999 by Gap Inc., and includes five additional style pajama sets that were tested and failed the federal flammability standard.The six different styles of pajamas being recalled are all made with 100 percent polyester fabric. The pajamas have style numbers 353558, 353554, 733002, 733032, 466291 and 674060. The style numbers are located on labels sewn into the side seams or collar of the garments. Style 353558 are two-piece, front-button style with long sleeves and long pants. These flannel pajama sets come in yellow with penguin print or navy blue with bear print. The sets are labeled "Gap," and "100% polyester." They were sold in sizes 2 through 14.Style 353554 are two-piece, front-button style with long sleeves and long pants. These fleece pajama sets come in white, blue and pink with a snowflake print. The sets are labeled "Gap," and " 100% polyester." They were sold in sizes 2 through 14.Style 733002 are one-piece, footed, zipper-front style with long sleeves. These fleece pajamas come in blue with a white snowflake print. The pajamas are labeled, "baby GAP," and "100% polyester." There were sold in infant and toddler sizes XS through 4XL.Style 733032 are one-piece, footed, zipper-front style with long sleeves. These fleece pajamas come in black and white pony print and a cheetah print. The pajamas are labeled "babyGap," and "100% polyester." They were sold in infant and toddler sizes XS through 4XL.Style 466291 are one-piece, footed, zipper-front style with long sleeves. These fleece pajamas come in navy with a white star print. The pajamas are labeled "babyGap," and "100% polyester." There were sold in infant and toddler sizes XS through 3XL.Style 674060 are two-piece, front button top with long sleeve, long pants. The sets come in lavender or blue with white piping around the pant cuff with a shirt that has piping around the collar, front placket and cuff. The pajamas are labeled "Old Navy," and 100% polyester." They were sold in infant size 6-12 months through toddler size 2T-3T.GapKids, babyGap, Gap Outlet and Old Navy stores nationwide sold these pajamas from August 1999 through December 1999 for between $20 and $39.Parents and caregivers should immediately stop allowing children to wear these pajamas and return them to any Gap or Old Navy location for a refund and a $10 gift certificate. For more information, consumers should call Gap Inc.at (800) GAPSTYLE or (800) OLD NAVY between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to their web site at gapinc.com/performance/news_releases/dec2_99_other.htm. Consumers can also view a video clip showing some of the recalled items. It is about 4 megabytes long and the download time depends upon the speed of your Internet connection
Bathtub Baby Doll Sets Recalled by Toys "R" Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 1999 Release # 99-151 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Toys "R" Us Announce Recall of "Bathtub Baby" Doll Sets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us, of Paramus, N.J., is recalling 71,000 Bathtub Baby doll sets. These doll sets come with a small ball, which poses a serious choking hazard to children under 3 years old. CPSC and Toys "R" Us are not aware of any injuries involving these doll sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The Bathtub Baby doll set includes a blue, plastic bathtub; a 5.5 inch soft vinyl doll wearing a blue diaper; a pink, fish-shaped strainer; and a pink ball about 1.25 inches in diameter. The set is packaged in a clear plastic bag with a hangtag. Writing on the hangtag includes, "BATHTUB BABY," WHAT A DOLL!" "FISHEL" and "MADE IN CHINA." Toys "R" Us stores nationwide sold these doll set from October 1998 through July 1999 for about $2. Consumers are urged to take the doll sets away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call their local Toys "R" Us store, or visit the Toys "R" Us web site at www.toysrus.com/recalls/index.cfm. This recall was the result of an inspection conducted by the CPSC staff.
Peek-A-Babe Newborn and Infant Garments Recalled by Shopko Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 1999 Release # 99-149 Company Phone Number: (800) 791-7333 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Garments WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Shopko Stores Inc. of Green Bay, Wis., is recalling approximately 68,000 Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant "creepers," a short- sleeved body suit with two snaps at the left shoulder and three snaps at the crotch. The snaps can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. CPSC and Shopko Stores are not aware of any reports of injuries from these creepers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These 100 percent cotton creepers were sold in sizes "0-3M" to 24M. The boys' creepers were made in solid and striped knit fabrics. The girls' creepers were made in various pastel shades of pointelle knit fabric, with a satin bow attached to the neck and an embroidered figure, such as a butterfly or heart, below the bow. Writing on the collar labels includes, "MADE IN HONG KONG." Shopko stores nationwide sold these garments from December 1998 to June 1999 for $4 to $6. Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko for a refund. For more information, call Shopko at (800) 791-7333 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CDT.
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 January 21, 1999 Release # 99-053 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Swede, LLC, Cleveland, OH, is recalling about 240,000 "Baby Bjorn" fabric infant carriers for repair. Small infants can slip through the leg openings and fall. Infants that are under 2 months of age are at greatest risk.CPSC and Baby Swede, LLC are aware of nine reports of infants slipping through the leg openings of these carriers and falling to the ground. Six of these infants suffered fractured skulls.The "Baby Bjorn" Infant Carrier is a soft-fabric, front carrier sold in navy-blue, black, denim, forest green and other colors. The name "Baby Bjorn" is printed on the front and strap of the carrier.Juvenile specialty stores and mail-order catalogs nationwide sold these carriers from January 1991 through October 1998 for about $75. Consumers should immediately stop using these carriers for children under 2 months of age. All carriers need to be repaired. Baby Swede, LLC is offering consumers a free retrofit kit that, when attached to the carrier, will reduce the size of the leg openings. All consumers should call Baby Swede, LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime to receive the retrofit kit.Carriers currently being sold are not included in this recall. Conumers can also view a video clip about this recall (Transcript). It is about 13 megabytes long and the download time depends upon the speed of your Internet connection
Electric Screwdrivers Recall by DeWalt Industrial Tool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Phone number change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 5, 1998, Revised August 18, 2003 Release # 99-015 Company Phone Number: (800) 433-9258 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Kim Dulic, (301) 504-7058 CPSC, DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. Announce Recall to Repair Electric Screwdrivers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., of Hampstead, Md., is recalling to repair about 660,000 corded electric screwdrivers. The screwdrivers' wiring design can result in the user being shocked. DeWalt has received reports of 40 of these screwdrivers causing shocks during use. There have been three reports of injuries resulting from these shocks. The screwdrivers were sold under the DeWalt , GRABBER , and Black & Decker Industry & Construction brandnames. The DeWalt , model numbers are DW251, DW252, DW257, DW260K, DW265, DW266, DW267, DW268, DW268G, DW269, DW272, DW274, DW274-220, DW274W, DW275QD (Quik Drive ), DW276, DW281, DW282 and DW284. The GRABBER model numbers are 4060 and 4063. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction model numbers are 2121, 2125 and 2141. Only numeric date codes from 9601 to 9833 are included in this recall. The date code is followed by various letters. Those date codes ending with an "R" have already been repaired. The model number and date code are located on the name plate, which is on the right hand side of the screwdriver when viewed from the back. The DeWalt and Quik Drive corded screwdrivers have a yellow housing with black accents. The GRABBER models have a black housing. The Black & Decker Industry & Construction models have a charcoal-gray housing. Major chain home centers and hardware stores, as well as local hardware stores, nationwide sold these screwdrivers from November 1996 through September 1998 for about $69 to $169, depending on the model. Consumers should stop using these screwdrivers immediately and take them to the nearest DeWalt /Black & Decker service center for a free repair. To find the nearest service center or for more information, consumers should call DeWalt toll-free at (800) 433-9258 between 8 a.m and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. No cordless screwdrivers are affected by this recall.
Pacifiers Sold Recalled by Atico International USA NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 1998 Release # 99-002 Company Phone Number: (800) 395-1001 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Atico International USA Inc. Announce Recall of Pacifiers Sold at Bath & Body Works WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling approximately 13,000 pacifiers, sold both as part of a diaper bag gift set and individually as a pacifier with clip. The nipples on these pacifiers could separate from the base, posing a choking hazard to children. CPSC and Atico are not aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The pacifiers have an off-white plastic, oblong shield with a ring handle. The diaper bag gift set included a pacifier, a baby bottle and changing pad. Writing on the side of the diaper bag read, "Doody Bag." The pacifier with clip has a circular moss-green plastic clip which is designed to attach to a child's clothing. The clip has a mauve-colored ribbon designed to attach to the pacifier. The words, "Plug me in & enjoy the silence" are written on the clip. Bath & Body Works stores nationwide sold the pacifiers in the gift set and the pacifier with clip between June 1998 and September 1998. The diaper bag gift set sold for about $28 and the pacifier with clip sold for about $4. Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately, and return them to a Bath & Body Works store for a refund and a $25 gift certificate. For more information, consumers can call Bath & Body Works at (800) 395-1001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
Cribs Repair/Recall by Baby's Dream Furniture NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 1998 Release # 98-065 Company Phone Number: (888) 866-4217 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Baby's Dream Furniture Announce Recall to Repair Cribs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby's Dream Furniture Inc. of Buena Vista, Ga., is recalling about 13,000 Generation oak cribs for repair. The cribs have a drop gate (a rail that folds down) on the front of the crib, rather than a rail that slides up and down. A baby's fingers can be trapped in the folding drop gate and injured. Baby's Dream has received eight reports of babies' fingers being trapped in the drop gate, including seven reports of severe lacerations and one report of an adult's finger being injured. Baby's Dream is offering consumers a free repair kit, consisting of a new brass piano-style hinge for the entire length of the drop gate to replace the original four smaller hinges. The new hinge closes the space between the lower section of the crib rail and the top section that folds down. Only Generation full-size oak cribs with the identifying cut numbers 194 through 1897 are subject to this recall. The cut number is printed next to the word "Generation" on a label attached to the lower rail of the crib's back frame. Independent juvenile furniture stores nationwide sold the cribs from December 1994 through June 1997 for about $500 to $700. Consumers should immediately lock the drop gate of these cribs in the closed position and call Baby's Dream toll-free at (888) 866-4217 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday for the free repair kit and installation instructions. Consumers should not use the drop gate until the new hinge is installed. Consumers also can receive the repair kit by writing to Generation Crib Recall, Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., P.O. Box 579, Buena Vista, GA 31803-0579.
Mesh-Sided Cribs Recalled by B&B NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued December 18, 1997, Revised December 18, 2008 Release # 98-047 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Note: Firm is out of business; cribs should be discarded or destroyed. CPSC, B&B Stores Announce Recall of Mesh-Sided Cribs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), B&B Stores (also known as Velasco Alonso Inc.) of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, recalled about 400 mesh-sided cribs. The mattress pad compresses, a gap can occur between the side panels and the bed frame, and the snaps can separate from the frame, presenting suffocation hazards. In addition, the side rails can bend, presenting an entrapment hazard. CPSC and B&B Stores are not aware of any injuries involving these cribs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled mesh-sided crib is made of white metal and has four red wheels. The crib has mesh sides and a mesh canopy that snaps onto the metal support bars. The canopy has a zipper. The mattress pad and the edges of the mesh enclosure are made of plastic. B&B Stores in Puerto Rico sold these cribs from August 1996 through January 1997 for about $30. Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Wooden Clown Toys Recalled by BRIO NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 1997 Release # 98-024 Company Phone Number: (888) 274-6869 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, BRIO Announce Recall of Wooden Clown Toys to Replace Hats WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is voluntarily replacing the hats on about 79,000 wooden clown toys. The hats present a potential choking hazard to young children. BRIO has received one report of a 22-month-old child in Germany reportedly choking to death on the clown's hat. No other injuries or complaints have been reported. The clown is a 9-inch high wooden stacking toy consisting of 12 brightly colored pieces, including the base. When all of the pieces are stacked in order, the toy resembles the figure of a clown with a yellow cone-shaped hat. The words, "BRIO...MADE IN SWEDEN" are stamped on the bottom of the toy's base. The toy is packaged in a red, white and yellow cardboard box. Pictures of the toy, model number 30130 and the words "BRIO...CLOWN" appear on the box. Specialty stores and mail order catalogs nationwide sold the toy from 1977 through September 1997, most recently for about $19. BRIO clown toys currently being sold have the redesigned hat and are in boxes labeled, "CONTAINS NEW HAT DESIGN." Consumers should take the clown's hat away from children immediately and send the hat to BRIO Corp., N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022. BRIO will send consumers a redesigned replacement hat and postage reimbursement. Consumers with questions should call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Bunn Coffeemakers Recall by Bunn-O-Matic NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Yolanda Fultz-Morris August 27, 1997 (301) 504-7066 Release # 97-178 CPSC, Bunn-O-Matic Announce Recall of Coffeemakers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bunn-O-Matic Corporation of Springfield, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 442 Bunn Model B-8B and B-8W coffeemakers. These machines could have a pinched wire at the base of the unit which could cause an electrical short, posing a possible shock hazard. CPSC and Bunn-O-Matic are not aware of any injuries involving these coffeemakers. The coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and a chrome trunk. The coffeemakers measure 14¼ inches high by 7 inches wide by 13 inches deep. The word "BUNN " is printed on the front of the machine in chrome. The model number, B-8B or B-8W, is located on the sides of the carton. The carton is labeled in part, "Bunn Home Brewing System." Only coffeemakers manufactured on May 5, 1997, are involved in this recall. The date code is stamped on a small white sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker, and begins with "05199" or "5199." Department and hardware stores nationwide sold the coffeemakers from May 1997 through June 1997 for about $100. Consumers should stop using these coffeemakers immediately. For information on how to obtain a full refund or free replacement of their coffeemaker, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 352-2866 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday. Other model Bunn coffeemakers and Bunn Model B-8B or B-8W coffeemakers with different date codes are not involved in this recall.
Baby Buzz Infant Toys Recalled by Division Sales NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles January 15, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-057 CPSC and Division Sales Announce Recall of Baby Buzz Infant Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Division Sales Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is recalling over 26,000 Baby Buzz stretch mobiles. The toy presents a risk of strangulation if hung across a crib or playpen. It is not labeled to warn consumers about the risk and not to attach the toy to a crib or playpen. CPSC and Division Sales are not aware of any injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled toy consists of four plastic balls, measuring 1.5 inches in diameter, along with some plastic animal figures strung on a piece of elastic. The plastic balls and animal figures come in a variety of colors, such as purple, orange, red, blue, green, and yellow. There is a white plastic hook on each end for attaching the toy to a stroller, carriage, swing, or infant seat. The toy makes a rattle sound when shaken, and some of the plastic items are imprinted with the word, "China." The toys were packaged in a clear plastic bag with a multi-colored cardboard header labeled, "Baby Buzz Baby Stretch Mobile." A picture of a bee holding a rattle also appears on the header. Dollar Value and other discount stores sold the toys nationwide from December 1995 to December 1996 for about $1. Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about the recall can call Division Sales at (800) 621-8134, or write the company at 1311 Meacham Road, Itasca, Ill. 60143.
Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Dolls Refund NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Change in Remedy Instructions and Phone Number. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 6, 1997, Revised May 9, 2005 Release #97-055 CONTACT CPSC: (301) 504-7908 CONTACT MATTEL: Lisa McKendall (310) 252-4592 Mattel and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Announce Voluntary Refund Program for Cabbage Patch Kids & Snacktime Kids Dolls WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In response to concerns related to its Cabbage Patch Kids® Snacktime Kids dolls, Mattel, Inc., with the cooperation of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily announced today a refund program for all dolls purchased since the toy's introduction in the fall of 1996. Mattel will offer consumers a full cash refund of $40. At the same time, the company announced a withdrawal of the product from all retail shelves across the U.S., and will discontinue the distribution of the Snacktime Kids dolls. Mattel is taking this action following reports of people getting their hair and fingers caught in the mouths of the dolls. Neither Mattel's nor CPSC's testing of the product has identified a serious safety hazard associated with the dolls. "Nonetheless, we remain deeply concerned with the satisfaction of all our consumers and in maintaining their long-standing confidence in the safety and value of our toys," said Jill E. Barad, Mattel's chief executive officer. "Our job is to bring joy to children's lives. If any of our products are causing concerns, we are committed to responding in a responsible manner." "We recognize that these incidents can be upsetting to children and adults, and we are pleased with the actions being taken by Mattel," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. According to Mattel, since the birth of Cabbage Patch Kids in 1983, more than 80 million dolls have been "adopted" by children throughout the world, and their unique individual features and representation of all races and ethnicities has established the dolls as one of the most beloved toys in history. To date, approximately 500,000 Cabbage Patch Kids Snacktime Kids dolls have been sold to consumers. "This voluntary program serves as a reconfirmation of our commitment to the children who enjoy Cabbage Patch Kids and all the people who, for more than 50 years, have helped make our many toys the most popular in the world," said Barad. To receive a $40 refund, which includes estimated shipping and handling costs, consumers can call Mattel at (800) 524-8697, Mondays through Friday's from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
Wooden Bunk Beds Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles November 27, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-032 CPSC Announces Recall of Additional Wooden Bunk Beds WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC), five bunk bed manufacturers are recalling approximately 100,000 wooden bunk beds. The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk that present a potential entrapment hazard to young children. The spaces can be large enough for a child's body to pass through, but small enough to entrap the child's head. Since November 1994, CPSC and 26 manufacturers have announced recalls of more han 411,400 wooden bunk beds with similar entrapment hazards. In response to this action, the manufacturers participating in this recall have also identified bunk beds with similar entrapment hazards. Since 1990, CPSC has received reports of 32 children who died from becoming caught in bunk beds with similar spaces in the top bunk. Thirty-one of those children were ages 3 and under. The most recent death occurred on September 28, 1996. A 3-year-old boy died from becoming caught in a bunk bed manufactured by the Bedder Bunk Company. The ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) voluntary standard for bunk beds requires that, in addition to having guardrails on both sides of the top bunk, all spaces between the guardrail and bed frame, and in the head and foot boards on the top bunk, should be less than 3.5 inches. Bunk beds currently made by the companies listed below now meet the spacing requirement of the voluntary standard. The companies are also providing permanent labels or placing permanent labels on their bunk beds to warn that children under the age of 6 be prohibited from the upper bunk. CPSC and the manufacturers continue to urge parents and caregivers not to put children under the age of 6 on the top bunk. The manufacturers listed below are participating in this recall to improve the safety of these beds and to meet the requirements of the voluntary standard. Consumers should stop using the recalled beds immediately and call the company or contact the retailer for a replacement guardrail, retrofit kit, or instructions to help eliminate the potential entrapment hazard. If consumers are not sure of the bunk bed manufacturer or have questions about this recall, they should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772. Company Models Dates Distributed Locations Bedder Bunk Co. Twin/twin 1984 - 1992 Northern California Winlock, WA Oregon Out of business Washington Oakland Wood Twin/twin September 1994 - California Shop Mfg. October 1996 Oregon Oakland, CA Washington (510) 536-4014 P.J. Sleep Shop Twin/double 1981 - October 1996 Portland, OR Portland, OR (503)232-5222 Stoney Creek Twin/twin 1980 - 1993 Oregon Redmond, WA Washington Out of business Wholesale Importers 1040 Deluxe 1984 - March 1996 California and Exporters and 1051 Clover Oregon Los Angeles, CA twin/twin Washington (213) 563-3346
Lavender Botanical Candle Recalled by Bath & Body Works NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles September 27, 1996 (301) 504-7052 Release # 96-195 CPSC and Bath & Body Works Inc. Announce Garden Lavender Botanical Candle Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bath & Body Works Inc. of New Albany, Ohio, is recalling about 18,400 Garden Lavender Botanical Candles. Dried flowers inside the candle may catch fire as the candle burns, presenting a fire hazard. Bath & Body Works has received three reports of the lavender material inside the candle igniting. No injuries have been reported. The cylindrical, white wax candles, measuring 4 inches high and 4 inches in diameter, contain small purple lavender flowers. A label on the bottom of the candle reads, "Garden Lavender Botanical Candle." Bath & Body Works stores sold the lavender candles nationwide from May 1996 through August 1996 for about $15. Consumers should immediately stop using the lavender botanical candles and return them to any Bath & Body Works retail store for a refund of the purchase price, plus a $25.00 Bath & Body Works gift certificate. For more information consumers should call Bath & Body Works at (800) 395-1001. No other Bath & Body Works candles are involved in this recall.
Potpourri Burner Recalled by Bath & Body Works NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White June 19, 1996 (301) 504-7063 Release # 96-148 CPSC, Bath & Body Works Inc. Announce Ceramic Potpourri Burner Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC), Bath & Body Works Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling about 18,700 ceramic potpourri burners. The ceramic potpourri burner may contain hairline cracks that can cause the burner to fracture or shatter while in use. As a result, people can be burned by hot wax and potpourri. Bath & Body Works is aware of nine incidents in which the ceramic potpourri burner cracked, exposing consumers to flames, hot potpourri, and hot wax. Two consumers received burns to the hands as they attempted to extinguish the flames. The white ceramic potpourri burner, a cylinder-shaped container measuring 5.5 inches high and 4.25 inches in diameter, is decorated with various floral designs. To heat the burner, consumers place candles in a round hole in the back of the potpourri burner. Bath & Body Works retail stores sold the ceramic potpourri burners nationwide from April 1995 through April 1996 for approximately $10. Consumers should immediately stop using the ceramic potpourri burners and return them to any Bath & Body Works retail store for a refund of the purchase price, plus a $25.00 Bath & Body Works gift certificate. For more information consumers should contact customer service at (800) 395-1001.
Loudspeaker Recalled by Cambridge SoundWorks NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Relations April 17, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-105 CPSC, Cambridge SoundWorks Announce Loudspeaker Recall WASHINGTON, D.C.-In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cambridge SoundWorks Inc., of Newton, Mass., is recalling 6,450 "Powered Subwoofer" loudspeakers that may overheat, causing the internal speaker cone to ignite. Cambridge SoundWorks has received four reports of the loudspeakers overheating to cause internal damage to the product only. The company and CPSC have received no reports of injury or property damage involving these loudspeakers. The loudspeakers are used in stereo and home theater sound systems to reproduce deep bass notes. Cambridge SoundWorks' nationally distributed catalogue, retail stores in New England and northern California, and Best Buy stores, sold the loudspeakers nationwide for between $599 and $700 beginning in June 1992. No other products offered by Cambridge SoundWorks are involved in this recall. Cambridge SoundWorks will provide consumers who purchased the recalled loudspeaker through the company's catalog and retail stores with a kit that includes two new fuses (one is a spare) and installation instructions to prevent the overheating of the loudspeakers. Consumers can repair the speakers in their homes by replacing the original fuse included with the loudspeaker with the new one. To intensify efforts in locating Best Buy customers who own the "Powered Subwoofer," Cambridge will offer a $30 rebate to Best Buy customers who will also receive a replacement fuse and installation instructions from the store. Consumers should stop using and unplug their "Powered Subwoofer" and call Cambridge SoundWorks at (800) 367-4434 for more information. They can also write to the company at 311 Needham Street, Newton, Mass. 02164, Att: Fred Pinkerton, Product Manager.
February 6, 1995 Release # 95-075 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Wompkee Inc., of Portland, ME., is recalling 2,400 Wompkee plush toys. Wires that help to shape and stiffen the toy's ears can protrude through the plush fabric, presenting a sharp point hazard for young children. Although no complaints or injuries have been reported to Wompkee, the company is taking this action as a preventive measure. Wompkee reported the potential hazard to CPSC.The Wompkee doll is approximately 12" high, has a beige face and green body with white pieces of fur on the chest, head, and tail. The toy's beige ears measure 7 3/4 inches by 3 1/2 inches and have flexible wire shapers inside. A tag sewn on the toy's back reads in part, "Wompkee, Inc., 1994 Wompkee, Inc., PORTLAND, ME . . . INDONESIA."The toy is sold in a set with a cassette tape and paperback book, each entitled "The Wompkee's First Grand Adventure." The set is packaged in an unlabeled, cream-colored box.Con Fullam, spokesman for Wompkee, said that about 2,400 copies of the set have been sold since being introduced on November 25, 1994. The toys sold for approximately $20.00 only in Maine and New Hampshire at Bookland, Mr. Paperback, Levinsky's, Blueberries and Granite in the Maine Mall or My Maine Bag in the Bangor Mall.Consumers should immediately return the toys to any of the stores listed above, or consumers may mail the toy directly to Wompkee, Inc. Recall, P.O. Box 415, Newfane, VT 05345. Consumers will receive a new and improved Wompkee toy, plus reimbursement for postage costs, within six to eight weeks. Consumers can call Con Fullam at Wompkee at (800) 876-8457 for more information