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All product recalls associated with Target.
Total Recalls
1000
Past Year
426
Class I (Serious)
54
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.
December 14, 1993 Release # 94-025 PRODUCT: Approximately 1,500 "Greatland 7' Lighted Aleutian Pine Christmas Trees," and accompanying extension cord sold nationwide by Target Stores from September 1993 through December 2, 1993. The artificial trees feature pre-attached miniature lights. PROBLEM: The extension cords supplied with the lighted trees may overheat or melt. A potential fire hazard in or near the extension cord is present. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop using the extension cord and return the cord and tree to their nearest Target store for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Target Stores, Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily recalling "Greatland 7' Lighted Aleutian Pine Christmas Trees" and accompanying extension cord. Four Target stores have reported overheated or melted extension cords attached to the artificial trees in store displays. Also, two consumers have reported similar electrical problems with their trees. No fires or injuries have been reported to date. The Greatland 7' Lighted Aleutian Pine Christmas Trees and accompanying extension cord were sold nationwide in Target stores from September 1993 to December 2, 1993. The artificial trees, which sold for either $149.99 or $199.99, feature "1,280 pre-attached, evenly spaced clear, or colored miniature lights." Approximately 1,500 trees are believed to be in use by consumers. Consumers should immediately stop use of the extension cord supplied with the trees and return the cord and tree to their nearest Target store for a full refund of the purchase price. CPSC learned of this problem from representatives of Target Stores. The trees were manufactured in China and sold nationwide by Target Stores. CPSC is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
MARCH 29, 1993 Release # 93-056 PRODUCT: Gerber Products Company "Gem Collection Decorator Pacifier with Travel Case," item number 76407 (single pack) or 76408 (double pack). The date codes on the back of blister packages range from 060192 (June 1, 1992) to 011893 (January 18, 1993). No other Gerber pacifiers are involved in this recall. PROBLEM: The pacifiers may separate into pieces. The pieces could present a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately take the pacifiers away from young children. Call Gerber Products Company at 1-800-4-GERBER to receive a free replacement pacifier. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gerber Products Company, Fremont, MI is voluntarily recalling approximately 460,300 "Gem Collection Decorator Pacifiers with Travel Case," manufactured between June 1992 and January 1993. Gerber received five consumer reports that the pacifiers separated into pieces (nipple, shield and endcap). No injuries or chokings were reported, but the separated pieces of the pacifiers could present a choking hazard to young children. The Gem Collection pacifiers have tan nipples, tinted plastic shields, and plastic endcaps decorated with a marching bear with a top hat and drum, a teddy bear with hearts, or a rabbit. The name "Gerber" is embossed on the shields. The travel cases are transparent, flexible plastic covers that fit directly over the nipples. The recalled pacifiers were sold in retail stores nationwide. The single pack pacifiers sold for $2.19 to $2.99 each. The double pack pacifiers sold for $3.99 to $4.99 each. The blister packages in which the recalled pacifiers were sold read, in part, "...Distributed by Gerber Products Company, 1992 Gerber Products Company." Item number 76407 is printed on single packages and item number 76408 is printed on double packages. Date codes on the back of blister packages range from 060192 (June 1, 1992) to 011893 (January 18, 1993). No other Gerber products are involved in this recall. Gerber reports that the Gem Collection pacifiers involved in this recall have been removed from store shelves. Gem Collection pacifiers packaged after February 1, 1993 were modified and are date coded 020193 (February 1, 1993) and later. Consumers are urged to take the recalled pacifiers away from young children immediately and call Gerber Products Company at its toll-free number, 1-800-4-Gerber to receive a free replacement pacifier. Media inquiries to Gerber should be directed to Steve Poole at 612-928-2744. Neither CPSC nor Gerber Products Company is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous pacifiers were reported to CPSC by Gerber Products Company. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
December 17, 1992 Release # 93-02 PRODUCT: "Vita-Worth" brand iron tablets, by General Nutrition Corporation. The tablets are packaged in a white plastic bottle with a screw-on cap. There are 100 tablets per bottle. PROBLEM: Lack of child-resistant closure means that a child could accidentally swallow the iron tablets. Just eight or ten tablets, if consumed by a child at one time, can cause serious illness or death. WHAT TO DO: Immediately return the "Vita-Worth" recalled iron tablets to the store where purchased for a refund. WASHINGTON, DC --- CPSC, General Nutrition Corporation of Pittsburgh, PA is voluntarily recalling its 100 tablet size bottles of "Vita-Worth" brand iron tablets. The Vita-Worth iron tablets were sold without child-resistant closures as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The lack of child-resistant closure means that a child could accidently swallow the iron tablets. Just eight or ten tablets, if consumed by a child at one time, can cause serious illness or death. The tablets are packaged in a white plastic bottle with a screw-on cap. There are 100 tablets per bottle. The bottles' paper labels read, in part, "Vita-Worth *** Iron, 37.5 *** 100 Tablets *** Distributed by General Nutrition Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA." The recall does not include the 60 tablet bottles, which have child-resistant packaging. Approximately 22,000 bottles of the iron tablets were sold to consumers through the firm's 1,000 company-owned and 250 franchisee-owned retail stores nationwide. The pills were sold between July 1, 1992 and October 31, 1992. Consumers should immediately return the recalled iron tablets to the store where purchased for a refund. Neither the recalling firm nor the Commission is aware of any poisoning incidents due to the Vita-Worth brand iron tablets. However, the Commission is aware of several ingestions and at least 11 deaths in 1991 from iron containing products, as reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. CPSC became aware of the packaging problem as a result of its ongoing poison prevention packaging inspection program. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC enforces the requirement that any dietary supplement containing an equivalent of 250 mg or more of iron per package must be supplied with child-resistant packaging. The Commission's mission is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
November 16, 1992 Release # 93-019 PRODUCT: Gerber Products Company "Gem Collection Decorator Pacifier With Travel Case," item number 76407 (single pack) and item number 76408 (double pack). The date codes on the back of blister packages of affected models ranged from 010692 (January 6, 1992) to 031792 (March 17, 1992). No affected models are still being sold. No other Gerber pacifiers are involved in this recall. PROBLEM: Pieces of the pacifier separated into pieces. The pieces could present a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and call Gerber Products Company at 1-800-4-Gerber, to receive a free replacement pacifier. NOTE: Media inquiries to Gerber should be directed to Steve Poole at (616) 928-2744. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gerber Products Company, Fremont, MI is voluntarily recalling 321,600 "Gem Collection Decorator Pacifiers With Travel Case," packaged between January 6, 1992 and March 17, 1992. Gerber received nine consumer reports that the pacifier may seperate into three pieces (nipple, shield, or endcap). Although there were no injuries associated with the reports, the separated pieces of the pacifiers could present a potential choking hazard to infants and young children. Gerber reports that none of the Gem Collection pacifiers involved in this recall are still being sold. Gem Collection pacifiers packaged after March 17, 1992 were modified and are date coded 031892 (March 18, 1992) and later on the back panels of packages. The modified pacifiers are the only models being sold. No other Gerber pacifiers are involved in this recall. Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and call Gerber Products Company at its toll-free number, 1-800-4-Gerber, to receive a free replacement pacifier. The Gem Collection pacifiers have a tan nipple, a tinted transparent plastic shield, and a decorative plastic endcap that comes with separate juvenile characters such as a marching bear with top hat and drum, a teddy bear with hearts, or a rabbit. The name "Gerber" is embossed on the shield. The travel case is a transparent, flexible plastic cover that fits directly over the pacifier's nipple. The blister package in which the recalled pacifiers were sold reads in part: ". . . Distributed by Gerber Products Company . . . 1992 Gerber Products Company." Item number 76407 is printed on single packages and item number 76408 is printed on double packages. A six digit date code is embossed on each package and appears on the back panel on the top right side. The date code represents the day, month, and year the product was packaged. For example, 030992 means the product was packaged on March 9, 1992. The nine consumer reports received by Gerber were limited to Gem Collection pacifiers packaged between January 6, 1992 and March 17, 1992; therefore, only date codes on back panels which ranged from 010692 to 031792 are affected. The single pack Gem Collection pacifiers, item number 76407, sold in retail stores nationwide for $2.19 to $2.29 each. The double pack Gem Collection pacifiers, item number 76408, sold in retail stores nationwide for $3.99 and $4.99 each. This voluntary recall and replacement program is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Neither CPSC nor Gerber Products Company is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. The potentially hazardous pacifiers were reported to CPSC by Gerber Products Company. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction EDITOR'S NOTE: Media inquiries to Gerber should be directed to Steve Poole at (616) 928-2744
September 9, 1992 Release # 92-135 Target Stores Recalls "My First Buddys Pop Pop Cars" Due To Potential Choking And Aspiration Hazards PRODUCT: "My First Buddys Pop Pop Cars," model number 4562. The push-along car has eyes as headlights and moving balls under hood of the car. PROBLEM: The small plastic balls under the hood may fall out, presenting potential choking and aspiration hazards to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should discontinue use immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may contact Target Stores at (612) 370-6000. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily recalling 23,500 "My First Buddys Pop Pop Cars," model number 4562. When CPSC tested the cars, the small plastic balls underneath the hood fell out, presenting potential choking and aspiration hazards to young children. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toy was identified through a complaint received by CPSC from another company. The push-along car is eight inches long, four inches wide and 4-1/4 inches high with a white easy-grip handle. As the toy rolls, the headlights, which are eyes, move up and down; small colored balls, which are in the hood of the car under a clear cover, pop up; and a clicking noise comes from the rear wheels. The car is red, blue, and white with the words "My First Buddys Pop Pop Car" written on the sides and the word "Turbo" on the top of the windshield. The toy's package has a label that reads in part: "My First Buddys Pop Pop Car * * * MADE TO BUDDY L SPECIFICATIONS IN CHINA." The My First Buddys Pop Pop Car, imported by Target Stores, was sold at retail stores nationwide from January 1991 to June 1992. The cars sold for $7.99 each. Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Target Stores at (612) 370-6000. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
July 30, 1992 Release # 92-122 Three Children Killed By Decorator Cubes PRODUCT: Approximately 2.2 million decorator cubes with hinged lids. PROBLEM: In separate incidents, three children allegedly strangled when the cube's lid fell on their necks. The cubes also pose a suffocation hazard if a young child becomes trapped inside the cube with the lid closed because the cube does not have ventilation holes. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two previous warnings regarding the decorator cubes and is again alerting the public because approximately 4,500 hinged lid cubes were distributed, inadvertently, by Seward Luggage Company during the recall program. Also, CPSC and Seward Luggage Company are attempting to increase consumer awareness about the potential hazards. These cubes may still be in hands of consumers or in the marketplace at liquidation centers and flea markets. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who have these cubes should call 1-800-766-9417 to obtain a free modification kit. Consumers who see the hinged lid cubes being sold should report the location to the Commission at 1-800-638-2772. BACKGROUND: The decorator cubes with hinged lids were the subject of a corrective action first announced by CPSC on March 27, 1991. The manufacturers of the cubes (Seward Luggage Company, Petersburg, VA; Trojan Luggage, Memphis, TN; and Mercury Luggage Manufacturing Company, Jacksonville, FL) are still attempting to notify consumers of the continued risk so the cubes can be modified. Decorator cubes manufactured after June 1990 have removable lids (no hinges) and are not subject to this warning
June 29, 1992 Release # 92-106 Space Age Manufacturing Co. Recalls Dixie Delight Fireworks Device PRODUCT: The "Dixie Delight" fireworks device model RP745, by Space Age Manufacturing Company. The device consists of five 11-1/2 inch tall tubes mounted on a 7-1/2 inch square board. PROBLEM: The Dixie Delight may tip over during operation and fire the charges horizontally, resulting in possible serious injury to persons nearby. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should discontinue use immediately and return the device to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Space Age at 1-800-247-4713 or (615) 837-7916. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Space Age Manufacturing Co., South Pittsburgh, TN is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,200 "Dixie Delight" fireworks devices. The Dixie Delight model RP745 is a display rack fireworks device consisting of five 11-1/2 inch tall tubes mounted on a 7-1/2 inch square board. The device may tip over during operation and fire the charges horizontally, resulting in possible serious injury to persons nearby. The affected device does not bear the name "Dixie Delight." The five tubes are named "Devil Dog," "Aerial Display," "#5 Floral Shell," "Color Changing Comet," and the fifth tube is unlabeled. Each tube also bears the name of the manufacturer, Space Age Manufacturing Company. Although the Commission is not aware of any incidents involving this particular product, the Commission is aware of one death involving a similar device manufactured by another company that tipped over and its charge allegedly struck a three-year-old in the head. Since 1990 these devices were sold through approximately 25 wholesalers to retail stores in the southern and midwestern sections of the United States. The device retailed for approximately $29.95. Consumers are urged to immediately discontinue use of the Dixie Delight device and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Space Age at 1-800-247-4713 or (615) 837-7916. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
OCTOBER 29, 1991 Release # 92-010 Decorator Cube Safety Warning Reissued WASHINGTON, DC -- As a result of two recently reported new deaths Seward Luggage Company of Petersburg, VA; Trojan Luggage of Memphis, TN; and Mercury Luggage Manufacturing Co. of Jacksonville, FL, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), are issuing a second warning about a strangulation and suffocation hazard associated with decorator cubes with hinged lids. The warning applies to cubes manufactured before June 30, 1990. Decorator cubes manufactured after June 30, 1990 are designed differently with removable lids that address the risk. The first warning notice was issued jointly by CPSC and the firms on March 27, 1991 following the first reported death. These cubes are 16" X 16" X 16" cubed-shaped trunks with hinged lids decorated with various scenes and motifs. The decorator cubes may be used for storage and home furnishing. The cubes present a strangulation hazard if the lid falls on the neck of a young child who is reaching into the trunk for a toy or other item. CPSC believes young children under the age of six years are at the greatest risk of injury. In addition, a young child could climb into a cube, become trapped inside and suffocate if the lid shuts. CPSC and the firms are now aware of a total of three deaths involving young children allegedly associated with these cubes. These incidents occurred from February 1990 to October 1991. Approximately 2.2 million cubes were distributed nationally by retailers, including Kmart and Walmart, between 1987 and June 30, 1990. To prevent the possibility of strangulation or suffocation: Owners should remove the metal pin (used to hold the hinge together) from each of the two hinges, thereby making the lid removable; or Owners of cubes who choose not to remove lids will be supplied with lid spacer clamps that will prevent the lid from slamming shut and a warning label to remind users of the potential hazards. CPSC urges consumers to call 1-800-766-9417 to obtain free, easily installed spacer clamps, a warning label and further information, if necessary, on the removal of the hinge pin
May 30, 1991 Release # 91-080 Explosion Hazard Of Fire Extinguishers Prompts American LaFrance And BECO Recall WASHINGTON, DC -- Two models of American LaFrance fire extinguishers and one model of BECO fire extinguishers, which were manufactured from May 1985 through December 1985, are being recalled by Badger-Powhatan of Charlottesville, VA in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The plastic valve and nozzle assembly of the three models of fire extinguishers could blow off with enough force to cause serious injury, due to a defect in the threads connecting the nozzle assembly to the red cannister. Badger-Powhatan has received reports of 100 explosion incidents. While there have been only three injuries reported by the manufacturer, there have been several incidents in which the nozzle assembly blew off with sufficient force to imbed it in a wall or ceiling. Approximately 84,000 American LaFrance and BECO fire extinguishers, models P-250MA and P-275RA, are being recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers of these recalled extinguishers are printed on the cannister label and include the following: American LaFrance Serial Numbers Model P-250MA FS024000 through FS087500 FZ650001 through FZ656500 Model P-275RA FS834501 through FS836000 FZ638001 through FZ647500 BECO Model P-250MA FM947501 through FM949500 FZ780001 through FZ781500 The fire extinguishers were sold nationwide in retail stores for approximately $9 to $15 each, or were installed by contractors and manufacturers in buildings, boats, or mobile homes. Badger-Powhatan advises its customers to check all American LaFrance and BECO fire extinguishers for the model numbers and serial numbers identified above. Consumers are cautioned to handle the fire extinguisher carefully with the nozzle assembly pointing to the ground and return it to the nearest authorized American LaFrance or BECO distributor. For the location of the nearest distributor, consumers may call Badger-Powhatan at 1-800-922-3499 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). A free replacement fire extinguisher will be given to consumers by the American LaFrance or BECO distributor in exchange for any recalled extinguishers. CPSC learned of the fire extinguisher problem from Georgia Fire Department personnel, who reported five explosion incidents involving the defective models. The CPSC is announcing this recall program as part of itsmission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
Decorator Cube Safety Warning NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm out of business. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Originally issued March 27, 1991; Revised July 10, 2001 (301) 504-7908 Release # 91-054 Decorator Cube Safety Warning WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), Seward Luggage Company of Petersburg, VA; Trojan Luggage of Memphis, TN; and Mercury Luggage Manufacturing Co. of Jacksonville, FL, today, issued a warning about a strangulation and suffocation hazard when decorator cubes with hinged lids manufactured prior to June 30, 1990 are used to store toys or children's belongings. These cubes, distributed nationwide during the past 2 1/2 years, are 16" X 16" X 16" cubed-shaped trunks with hinged lids decorated with various scenes and motifs. Decorator cubes manufactured after June 30, 1990 have removable lids. The decorator cubes may be appropriately used for storage and as a home furnishing. The cubes may present a strangulation hazard if the lid falls on the neck of a young child who is reaching into the trunk for a toy or other item. CPSC believes young children under the age of six years are at the greatest risk of injury. It was reported that a 14-month-old child died when a cube's lid allegedly fell on him. In addition, a young child could climb into a cube, become trapped inside and suffocate if the lid shuts. Approximately 2.2 million cubes have been distributed nationally by the three firms between 1987 and June 30, 1990. To prevent the possibility of strangulation or suffocation: Owners should remove the metal pin (used to hold the hinge together) from each of the two hinges, thereby making the lid removable. Owners of cubes who choose not to remove lids will be supplied with lid spacer clamps that will prevent the lid from slamming shut and a warning label to remind users of the potential hazards. Consumers should call 1-800-766-9417 to obtain free, easily installed spacer clamps, a warning label and further information if necessary, on the removal of the hinge pin. However, one of the firms, Seward Luggage Company, is out of business, so if the spacer clamps cannot be obtained for that firm's product, either remove the metal pin as described above, or discard or destroy the product.
March 21, 1991 Release # 91-055 General Electric Voluntarily Recalls Certain Drip Coffeemakers That May Pose A Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The General Electric Company (GE) in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced the voluntary recall of certain GE brand and Universal brand drip coffeemakers manufactured before April 28, 1984 which present a potential fire hazard. The company believes that a fire hazard may occur when a purchased thermal fuse in the coffeemaker fails to function as intended. About nine million drip coffeemakers bearing the GE or Universal brand name were manufactured between 1976 and 1984. GE has received approximately 400 reports of coffeemakers overheating. It has been alleged recently that one fire caused by a fuse failure resulted in two fatalities and serious personal injury to eight other people. GE has received claims that fuse failures also may have been responsible for fires that resulted in one additional death and 15 personal injuries. Approximately 375 of the claims involve property damage ranging in value from $300 to $1.3 million. As an incentive, GE is offering owners $10 for each recalled unit returned. A $10 check will be mailed when a unit is received by GE. GE will give consumers with recalled coffeemakers pre-paid mailing cartons. In the carton will be instructions that will tell consumers how to arrange for convenient pick-up. This new method of recall is aimed at reducing consumer effort and increasing the rate of return. No units made on or after April 28, 1984 are involved in this recall. To determine the date of manufacture, check the date code number stamped on the outside metal blade of the electric plug. If the number is 418 through 600, the coffeemaker is not involved in this recall. Other GE brand and Universal brand drip coffeemakers which are not involved in the recall are: - Space Maker Drip Coffeemakers (catalog numbers that include the designations SDC1, SDC2, and SDC3) - Percolators Owners of a GE brand or Universal brand drip coffeemaker are asked to read both the catalog number on the bottom of the unit and the date code stamped on the outside of the metal blades of the electric plug. If the coffeemaker is a recalled unit, consumers should call toll-free 1-800-443-9000. The recalled coffeemakers are not repairable, and owners should unplug the unit and stop using it immediately. Consumers are being asked to check the automatic drip coffeemakers at their home and place of work. The CPSC is issuing this joint warning as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. FOR TV REPORTERS/ASSIGNMENT EDITORS;VIDEOTAPE ON THIS RELEASE WILL BE AVAILABLECALL DAN RUMELT AT 301-492-6580GE CONTACTS: OGDEN MORSE, MARGARET DURANTE,AND MARY-MIKE SIMONS MAY BE REACHED AT 212-614-400
New Toll-Free Hotline For 'Exerciser' Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: July 5, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-123 New Toll-Free Hotline For 'Exerciser' Recall WASHINGTON, DC--Harrison-Hoge Industries of Port Jefferson, NY, which last week recalled some 700,000 "Stomach Eliminator" exercisers, has announced a new nationwide toll-free hotline for consumers to obtain information about the product recall. The new number is 1-800-852-0925. Sold from 1985 to December, 1989, the exerciser is being recalled because a spring or clip may break when the product is being used, possibly resulting in facial or body injuries.
CONTACT: June 4, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-104 General Toys Recalls Wind-Up Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- General Toys of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling several plastic wind-up toys: the Happy Flapping Car, Happy Tricycle Police and Thief, Cycling Bear, Naughty Bear, and the Ice Cream Van. These toys were sold nationwide prior to March 1990. The toys may pose a fatal choking hazard to young children because of small parts and a puncture wound hazard due to sharp points. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). - The Happy Flapping Car: Items #8668 and #8228 consist of a colorfully painted plastic car with a large comical cat or bear figure riding on it. Both are wearing a colored shirt and tie and a blue or white cap. The hood and trunk lids and side doors of the car open and close. The headlights are made to look like eyes, and a mouth with either white teeth and red lips or a smile with painted cheeks and a red nose pasted to the body under the front hood. The car is equipped with a bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end which comes out of the trunk area. - The Happy Tricycle Police and Thief: Item #636 consists of a painted three-wheeled motorcycle with a metal bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end which comes out of the back. Either a police officer figure or thief figure are riding the cycle. The figures have heads that resemble a dog- like animal. The police figure has a painted-on blue uniform with white gloves and the thief figure has a painted-on black outfit with black gloves. Both figures are carrying guns raised in the air with the right hand. - Cycling Bear: Item #6968 consists of a red tricycle with black tires and orange hub caps. A large blue bear sitting on the tricycle has a white snout, black eyes and nose and is wearing pink trunks. Inside a yellow basket mounted on the rear of the tricycle is a small blue bear who moves up and down as the vehicle moves forward. The tricycle is equipped with a metal bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end located in the rear of the vehicle. - Naughty Bear: Item #6976 consists of a red dinosaur-like figure with stick-on eyes, yellow arms, nose, legs and nob on the head. This figure is being ridden by a two-tone blue bear figure with a white snout, black eyes and black nose. The toy is equipped with a metal bell located in the rear above the tail. Embossed on the bottom of this toy is "PAT.NO.1039684 MADE IN CHINA". - Ice Cream Van: Item #6973 consists of a pink-colored vehicle with a bear's head coming out of the top, red boots sticking out of the sides, a swirl cone on the hood, and a plastic hamburger on a bun riding on the back of the vehicle. Embossed on the bottom of this toy is "PAT.NO.1031288 MADE IN CHINA". Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toys. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund, or mail them to General Toys, 516 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 for a refund plus postage. For more information about this recall consumers may call General Toys at (213) 687-4929
May 9, 1990 Release # 90-092 Target Stores Recalls Trucks And Dolls Because Of Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, MN is voluntarily recalling "My First Buddys Wrecker Truck," "My First Buddys Pumper Truck" and their "Potpourri Baby Doll" because of small parts that present potentially fatal choking hazards to young children. The recalled items sold nationwide in 1988 and 1989 in Target Stores are as follows:MY FIRST BUDDYS WRECKER TRUCK Amount Sold: 27,000 (approximate) Average Price: $4.99 This truck is all plastic, has an orange body with "My First Buddys" embossed on the right side and "WRECKER" printed in white on both sides in all capital letters, has yellow rails, a blue pulley on a string for towing, a moving emergency light, black tires on white wheels, and a white built-in handle with "BUDDYL" embossed on the front. The truck makes a clicking sound when rolled back and forth. The emergency light on the top of the truck separates during use and abuse testing and is a small part. MY FIRST BUDDYS PUMPER Amount Sold: 27,000 (approximate) Average Price: $4.99 This truck is all plastic, has a red body with "PUMPER" printed in white on both sides in all caps, has yellow and white fire equipment attached, and has a white built-in handle with "BUDDYL" embossed on the back and blue tires on white wheels. The truck makes a clicking sound when pushed back and forth. The yellow fire fighting nozzle on top of the truck is a small part. POTPOURRI BABY DOLLS Amount Sold: 1,497 Average Price: $2.49 The dolls stand 3-1/2 inches tall and have moveable limbs. They are wearing solid or multi-colored shorts and come with a two-inch by three-inch scented pillow made of the same fabric trimmed with lace. The dolls come with straight blonde hair and freckled faces. The arms and legs of the doll separate during use and abuse testing and are small parts. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Target Store headquarters at (612) 370-6000. These three potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Ports of Los Angeles and Oakland, California during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program
Aquarium Power Head Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 1989 Release # 89-078 Aquarium Power Head Recall WASHINGTON, DC. -- Some 42,000 aquarium Power Heads (Model 200) are being voluntarily recalled by the Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation of Mansfield, Mass., because they may present a fatal shock hazard to consumers. Water may seep into the motor winding terminals, allowing water in the aquarium to become energized. The Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said consumers should immediately unplug the electric power cord of its model 200 Aqua Clear Power Head aquarium pump. Other Aqua Clear power heads manufactured by the company are not affected and are not being recalled. Consumers can return the pump to the retail store of purchase and receive a new power head, model 201, at no charge. Consumers with questions about the recall may call the company's toll-free line at 1-800-225-2700, or write Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corporation, P.O. Box 634, Mansfield, Mass. 02048.
July 20, 1989 Release # 89-070 Craft Dolls Recalled; Arms May Present Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Twelve models of dolls called Cupie Dolls and sold as home craft products since June 1982, are being voluntarily recalled by Mangelsen's of Omaha, Nebraska. Tests conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that the dolls' arms may come off and present a choking hazard to young children.Sold under the label, "Doll Craftin," the recalled models include: 411 Cupie Doll models 155-67, 156-07, 156-09; 5 3/411 Cupie Doll model 156-13; 4 1/211 Sitting Honey Doll model 156-63; 4 3/411 "Jill Doll" with Top Knot model 157-96; 5 1/211 Honey Bun Doll models 158-43, 158-45, 158-46; 5 1/211 Curly-One Doll models 158-69, 158-70; 4 1/211 Sitting Curly-One Doll models 158-71 through 158-76; Honey Dear Dolls models 158-77 through 158-82; and two unnamed dolls, models 156-61 and 157-97.Cupie Dolls are soft plastic unclothed baby dolls with rooted fake hair, yarn hair, or molded hair. The dolls were sold in clear plastic bags with cardboard headers labeled, "Doll Craftin" and "Made in Hong Kong" or "... Taiwan".Consumers who have the recalled Cupie Doll dolls being recalled should immediately take-them away from young children and return them to Mangelsen's, Inc., 5455 South 90th Street, Omaha, NE 68127 for a refund of the full purchase price and postage; or consumers may request the next largest size doll which has no hazardous small parts
February 2, 1989 Release # 89-012 Toy Fire Boat Recalled By Target Stores WASHINGTON--Target Stores, Minneapolis, Minnesota in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling a pre-school toy called "Press'n Roll Boat" because the smokestack of the boat can break off and may cause choking in young children. The toys were sold in Target Stores nationwide last fall. The Press'n Roll Boat, model #2311, is a white, red and blue plastic fire boat with a fireman pilot. Pressing the fireman figure down causes blue paddle wheels on both sides and small wheels on the bottom to propel the boat through water or on land. Approximately 1300 of the boats were sold for $4.99 each. Consumers should take the toy boat away from young children immediately and return it to the nearest Target Store for a refund of the full purchase price. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) or Target Stores is not aware of any injuries associated with the toy.The U.S. Customs Service identified the potentially hazardous toy at the Port of Los Angeles during "Operation Toyland," a joint surveillance program with the CPSC
Release # 88-095 WASHINGTON, DC- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Challenger Electrical Equipment Corp. of Malvern, Pennsylvania, voluntarily offered free replacement of its 15 and 20 ampere type HAGF single pole ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) circuit breakers.These type HAGF-15 and type HAGF-20 circuit breakers were manufactured between February 22, 1988 and April 29, 1988, and most were sold nationwide to electrical product distributors during this period. Some may have been sold to consumers by retail hardware or lumber outlets. Approximately 9000 of these devices have not been located, some of which are believed to have been installed in residences. Type HAGF ground fault circuit breakers are devices, which provide protection to consumers against severe electric shock and electrocution as well as providing the normal circuit breaker functions of interrupting short circuits and electrical overloads.Although no electric shock incidents have been reported by Challenger, the firm recalled this product because is has determined, by quality control testing, that a mechanical part may become detached and prevent the ground fault feature of the circuit breaker from functioning. (The normal circuit breaker functions are not affected by this problem.)They protect residential 15 ampere and 20 ampere circuits including receptacle outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, basements, garages and outdoors as required by the National Electrical Code. The code also requires GFCI protection for receptacles in hotel and motel bathrooms. The HAGF circuit breakers, which may require replacement, are located in the electrical service panel. If the name "Challenger" is embossed on the front of the panel (on the door handle) and/or on the label on the back of the panel/door, that panel may contain circuit breakers requiring replacement. Affected circuit breakers have a yellow button and the word "test" in raised letters on one side; on the other side, the number 15 or 20 is printed on the handle in white letters between the raised words "ON" and "OFF." If the number on the handle is black or if there is a label it with white lettering next to the word "test , then the HAGF circuit breaker will not need to be replaced. Consumers should note that the HAGF circuit breakers which require replacement will only be found in dwellings which have been constructed since February 1988 or in which electrical work has been done since February 1988. Consumers who believe that they have installed HAGF circuit breakers requiring replacement should contact a licensed electrician to perform this work. Power to the panel should be shut off before inspecting and removing breakers.) The company is no longer able to be contacted at the phone numbers provided in the original press release.The Consumer Product Safety Commission believes that GFCI's provide a significant level of electrical safety. The Commission recommends that all GFCI's (whether circuit breaker or receptacle type) be tested frequently, at least monthly, using the test button on each unit
Crawl Space Children's Enclosure Warning From Gerber Furniture NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 11, 1988 Release # 88-80 Consumers Warned About Proper Assembly of "Crawl Space" Children's Enclosure WASHINGTON - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Gerber Furniture Group, Inc., Macedonia, Ohio, has determined that their "Crawl Space" children's enclosure, model 14-816, may pose a potential suffocation hazard if not assembled according to instructions. "Crawl Space," a portable mesh-sided enclosure, must be assembled with the metal legs on the outside of the mesh and away from child; otherwise the child may become caught between a leg and netting and may suffocate. The company is aware of one incident in which a child allegedly suffocated as a result of being caught between the netting and a metal leg. Care should be taken to ensure that this product is being properly used. Consumers should contact Gerber Furniture Group to receive warning labels for the Crawl Space and instruction sheet showing proper assembly. For information, call the company's toll free number 1-800-222-9825, or write: Gerber Furniture Group, Inc., 9600 Valley Road, Macedonia, Ohio 44056, Attention Crawl Space/Consumer Service Department.
Surge Suppressors Recalled by GE NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 1988 Release # 88-018 GE Recalls 45,000 Surge Suppressors WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, General Electric Company, Warwick, Rhode Island, is recalling an estimated 45,000 GE and RCA brand Electronic Protection Center surge suppressors, sold nationally by a variety of retailers from October, 19S6 to December 4, 1987. Four GE surge suppressor models, EPC-6S, EPC6NS, EPC-4NS, and EPC-CPU and two RCA surge suppressors, models SK416 and SKF416, are being recalled. Some of these surge suppressor- c are defective and may present a severe electric shock hazard. A defective product's metal housing and the metal housing of any 3-wire appliance connected to it could be electrified. Although neither shock incidents nor injuries have been reported, four defective units have been returned to GE after their internal circuit breakers reportedly tripped in separate incidents. The product, which sells for about $4O-$60, resembles a power strip with four or six electrical outlets in a light gray colored metal housing. Each unit has an on/off switch, a power indicator light, a resettable circuit breaker, and a 6-foot power cord. The label on top of each unit includes (1) the GE or RCA brand and logo, (2) the words "Electronic Protection Center Surge Suppressor", "Electronic Protection Center Surge and Noise Suppressor", or "Computer Protector" and (3) one of the above-listed model numbers. The product was designed for use with personal computers, stereos, TVs and VCRs. Owners who have a surge suppressor subject to this recall should disconnect the product from the wall outlet, without touching the metal housing, and mail it to: General Electric Company Attn: EPC Recall PO Box 8203 Beaverton, OR 97076 A new product will be returned to the consumer along with reimbursement of the postage cost. For additional information, consumers may call the GE Answer Center toll free at 800-626-2000. To report an unsafe consumer product or to receive safety information, consumers may call the CPSC toll free hotline number at 800-638-CPSC. A teletypewriter number for the hearing impaired is (301) 595-7054.