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All product recalls associated with Juice Master.
Total Recalls
1000
Past Year
1000
Class I (Serious)
145
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.
May 15, 1995 Release # 95-120 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, HSN Marketing Inc. of Boonton, N.J., is recalling approximately 61,000 Juice Master Chef's Choice brand electric juicers. The plastic cover and wire mesh grating basket may crack or shatter if the basket is not properly placed in the machine.HSN Marketing is aware of one incident in which a consumer using the juicer sustained minor scratches when the cover and wire basket seperated from the juicer.HSN Marketing is recalling Juice Master Chef's Choice Juicers with the model number XTIV. These juicers were sold for $19.95 to $29.95 from October 1991 through May 1994 through television shopping channels, catalogs, and discount stores, such as Home Shopping Club (which is not affiliated with HSN Marketing), Spiegel, and Riches Department Store.Consumers should stop using the Juice Master Chef's Choice juicer immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers can also mail their juicers to HSN Marketing Inc., 85 Fulton St., Boonton, N.J. 07005. The company will reimburse consumers for the cost of the juicer plus postage charges
May 9, 1995 Release # 95-118 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC and 11 bunk bed manufacturers jointly announced today a recall program for more than 320,000 wooden bunk beds. The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk which may 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. This recall program is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury and death.From 1990 through 1994, CPSC received reports of 24 children who died from becoming caught in bunk beds with similar spaces in the top bunk. Nineteen of those children were ages two and under, and four were three years of age. Neither CPSC nor the manufacturers are aware of any injuries or deaths associated with the products listed below. The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) voluntary standard for bunk beds requires that, in addition to having guardrails on both sides of the top bunk, any spaces between the guardrail and bed frame, and in the head and foot boards on the top bunk, 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 placing permanent labels on their beds to warn that children under the age of six be prohibited from the upper bunk. CPSC and the manufacturers continue to urge parents and caregivers not to put children under the age of six on the top bunk.The recalled beds were sold nationwide through furniture and specialty stores. The manufacturers and importers 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 that will eliminate the potential entrapment hazard. If this cannot be done (for example, firm out of business), the product should be destroyed or discarded. If consumers are not sure of the bunk bed manufacturer or have any questions about this recall, they should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772. Company Model #'s Dates Distributed Locations Description of Beds Backwoods DesignPriest River, IDOUT OF BUSINESS GII, GIIC Oct. 1994-Nov. 1994 WA, OR Company logo with name burned into guardrail of bed Brill FurnitureLudington, MI(231) 843-2430 6488802048 19941991-19941990-1994 Central and Eastern U.S. Manufacturers name is stamped on the inside rail on the top, head end of thebed Dover FurnitureArley, AL(800) 433-3485 501550 1992 - 1994 Nationwide Contact retailer to identify manufacturer Fine PineVinemont, AL(256) 734-7588 1010, 1020, 1060, 1100, 1130 1990 - 1994 Nationwide Contact retailer to identify manufacturer HandH FurnitureSeagrove, NC(800) 543-9808 5000 Series 1981 - 1994 MI, NJ, PA, MD, NY, OK, FL, WV, OH, KS, VA, MA, NM, TX, NC, NH, NE, CT, NH, NE, CT, TN, ME CASUAL CRATES COLLECTION BUNK BEDS - ladder permanently built onto the bunk ends; ladder upright and steps are constructed of 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch square pine lumber fastened with hex head lag. Bed ends are constructed of 3.5 inch pine boards. Houston WoodArley, AL(205) 221-0584 Stackable 1988 - 1992 Contact retailer to identify manufacturer Lexington Furniture IndustriesLexington, NC(336) 474-5300 194-187c224-187c730-187c950-187c Early 1980's - 1993 Nationwide Wooden bunk beds included as part of a larger furniture arrangement MAFCO, Inc.Houston, TXOUT OF BUSINESS T/18T/19T/28 Jan 1994.Nov. 1994 Distributed out of TX "Hecho en Mexico" stamped on inside of wood rails or underneath headboard Sumter Cabinet Co.Sumter, SC(803) 778-5444 1880 1992 - 1994 Nationwide Solid oak Double Decker 3/3 bed with light brown finish Tech DesignsBridgeport, CT(203) 336-2801 200 Loft Early 1980's - 1988 Contact retailer to identify manufacturer Woodcrest SalesPeru, IN(800) 878-4948 2602, WW2000, PB300, PB400, BK1000, BK2000 1983 - 1994 Nationwide 2602 - 2x6 bunk bed ladder that converts to twin beds; built-in ladderWW2000 - Wagon Wheel bunk bed with spindle spokes; attached ladderPB300 - 3" poster bunk bed with 3" spindles on arched frame; attached ladderPB400 - 4" poster bunk bed with 3" spindles on sculptured frame; attached ladderBK2000 - 10" bookcase bunk bed with hour glass vertical boards on scalloped frame; attached ladderBK1000 - 8" bookcase bunk bed; attached ladde
May 8, 1995 Release # 95-117 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, Paci-Faces Inc. of Atlantic Highlands, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 pacifiers. Paci-Face received a consumer complaint of a nipple separating from its plastic shield , which presents a choking hazard to young children.The plastic pacifiers were sold in three styles: the Mustache pacifier (model number 00001) resembles a black handlebar mustache and red bottom lip; the Lip pacifier (model number 00002); and the Smile (model number 00003) pacifier with two large lips with two rows of teeth showing. The pacifiers, which measure 2.5 inches wide by 1.5 inches tall, have a beige rubber nipple and two air holes that are approximately .125 inches in diameter situated on each side of the nipple. A label on the pacifiers' back shield reads, in part, "MADE IN CHINA 1986 Paci-face, Inc. Patent pending." Pacifiers that are date coded "5/1/95" or later on the back of the blister card are not involved in this recall.Consumers can identify the plastic blister packages in which the pacifiers were sold by the labeling which reads, in part, "PACIFACES Pacifiers with Character! . . ." The pacifiers were sold by Target Stores nationwide and other retailers from January 1994 to June 1994 for about $3.00.Consumers should take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund of the purchase price. For more information, consumers with any questions can call Paci-Faces at (800) 642-2504 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDST
May 3, 1995 Release # 95-115 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, New Creative Enterprises Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio., is recalling 100,000 electric potpourri cookers, items number 32872, 32881, 32882, 32883, and 92891. The cookers present an electric shock hazard.The white ceramic potpourri cookers come in three styles with flowers, humming birds, or the sun and stars painted on the side, all with a white lid and a white power cord. The cookers, which hold approximately 1.5 cups of water, have a sticker on the bottom that reads, "NEW CREATIVE ENTERPRISES INC Made in Taiwan." Item numbers are printed on the outside of the retail boxes. The cookers are suitable for use as a warming dish for food, as a serving dish for dip or sauces, or as a decorative novelty item.Gift shops and retailers sold the New Creative Enterprises cookers nationwide from January 1989 through April 1995 for $12.95.Although New Creative Enterprises has received no complaints or reports of injuries, the company is taking this action as a preventive measure.Consumers who own the recalled cookers should stop using them immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can call New Creative Enterprises at (800) 435-1623, ext. 113, for more information
April 18, 1995 Release # 95-104 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, Fireplace Technologies Inc., of Louisville, Ky., is announcing a program to provide free kits to modify approximately 36,000 LockTop Fireplace Damper and Cap sets. The vent dampers might close if soot builds up and results in chimney fire. This could force smoke and flue gases back into the house, which may present a risk of death or injury from inhalation of smoke and carbon monoxide.Although no injuries have been reported, CPSC is aware of two incidents in which the vent closed during chimney fires, potentially exposing consumers to hazardous smoke and carbon monoxide.The box-shaped LockTop Fireplace Damper and Cap is 8 inches tall and has a hollow square, cast aluminum base ranging in size from 8 inches by 8 inches to 17 inches by 17 inches, depending on the model. The product's collapsible sides are connected to a solid cast aluminum lid.The device can be permanently mounted to the top of a chimney and functions as both a damper and a chimney cap. The products were sold through chimney sweeps and wood fuel appliance contractors from December 1989 to the present.Consumers who have a LockTop Fireplace Damper and Cap sets should contact the chimney sweep or contractor who installed the unit or call Fireplace Technologies at (800) 737-1067 for a free retrofit kit. The retrofit kit will be installed at no cost to the consumer and will prevent the vent from closing during chimney fires. All new LockTop Fireplace Damper and Cap sets purchased after May 15, 1995 will have the kit permanently incorporated into the unit
March 22, 1995 Release # 95-097 WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, Division Sales Inc. of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 7,000 toy boats with small people figures. The people figurines and their hats are small parts and present a serious choking hazard to young children.The toy is packaged in clear blister packaging on cardboard with multicolored label which states in part "Funtasty *** Made in China *** Justen Products Itasca, IL 60143." The toys are packaged in sets of three boats and three people. The two-inch-long boats are made of solid red, yellow, green, or blue plastic. The people figures are 1.5 inches tall, with a solid red, yellow, green, or blue plastic barrel-shaped body, a round white head, and a small plastic hat.The toys were imported from China and sold nationwide from June 1993 to August 1994 at small discount stores for $1.95.The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Division Sales at (800) 621-8143 or write the company at 1311 Meacham Rd., Itasca, IL 60143.Neither CPSC nor Division Sales Inc. is aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The toy was identified by the State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, and was tested by CPSC
February 23, 1995 Release # 95-084 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Arcotoys Inc., a Mattel Company in Westbury, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 200,000 of its portable Disney Play 'N Pop Activity Toys.Arcotoys received 13 consumer reports that the small purple key, shaped like Mickey Mouse's head, broke off from the toy, creating a potential choking hazard for young children. Although no injuries have been reported to Arcotoys, several consumers reported that their children started to choke on the toy pieces. While testing by the company shows that the product complies with CPSC and industry standards, Arcotoys is taking this action to prevent possible future injuries.This activity toy, for children 9 to 36 months of age, has five brightly colored pop-up Disney cartoon figures shaped like Baby Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse, and Goofy characters. Children activate the pop-up figures with panel controls that include the Mickey Mouse key.The Disney Play 'N Pop toys were produced in China and Mexico. Only Play 'N Pop toys (No. 66004) produced in China are being recalled. The recalled toys, which sold nation- wide in 1994 for about $13 in toy, department, and specialty stores, can be identified by the word "China" molded in the bottom of the toys.Consumers should take the toys away from children immediately and return the Disney Play 'N Pop toys with the word "China" on the bottom by mail to Arcotoys, Attention: Nancy Nelson, 15930 East Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, CA 91744. Consumers will receive a full refund, including postage, and a discount coupon toward the purchase of an other Arcotoys product. Consumers can also call Arcotoys at (800) 442-2664. Some retailers may also provide refunds for the toy
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
January 26, 1995 Release # 95-071 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Turtle Wax Inc. of Chicago is voluntarily recalling about 37,400 containers of Turtle Wax Protectant 10-oz. finger pump spray T-118 (four container codes E20410, E20411, E21410, and E21411); and about 2,000 containers of Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant 16-oz. trigger spray T-97 (one container code G054601).The Turtle Wax Protectant and the Formula 2001 Super Protectant may be contaminated with bacteria. While this bacteria is commonly found in the human skin and in soil, under certain conditions this bacteria can cause a minor skin rash or other problems for someone using the product.Turtle Wax shipped the recalled products, which sold in select stores for between $1.99 to $6.99, from May 1994 to August 1994.Turtle Wax has not received any reports of injury from using the protectants. CPSC and Turtle Wax are conducting this recall to prevent the possibility of injury.Consumers can determine whether they have purchased the recalled protectants by checking the container for the above listed codes. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. For more information, call the Turtle Wax toll-free number, (800) 805-7695. Media inquiries should be directed to Charles A. Tornabene of Turtle Wax at (708) 563-3600
January 19, 1995 Release # 95-063 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Norfolk, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 178,000 wooden construction and educational toy trucks, imported from China. CPSC testing found that the toys contained small figurines and truck pieces, which broke off during impact and tension testing. These small parts present a choking hazard to young children.The nine different styles of painted and natural wood trucks involved in this recall are approximately 5 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide with a permanently attached driver figurine. The natural wood trucks come packaged either shrink-wrapped or in a blue cardboard box labeled, "Wood Toy ... Engineering Truck...Made in China." The painted trucks only come packaged in shrink-wrap. All nine styles have a small gold decal on the underside that reads, "Made in China."The natural wood four-wheeled construction trucks come in six styles: truck with a crane, truck with a ladder, cement truck, dump truck, dump truck with body on a swivel, and a truck with roller on back. All of these natural wood vehicles are covered with a clear varnish finish and contain a small figurine in the driver's seat.The painted wooden trucks come in three different styles. All three styles have four red wheels, two red head lights, with cabs hauling either a multi-colored abacus, a set of six moveable discs in different colors, or six natural-colored discs painted with math signs and numerals. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. sold these trucks nationwide at Dollar Tree stores from July to December 1994 for $1.00 each.Consumers are urged to take the vehicles away from young children immediately and return them to the Dollar Tree store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall can contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (804) 857-5884.CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these toy trucks; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
January 3, 1995 Release # 95-056 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Baby Trend Inc. of Pomona, Calif., is voluntarily recalling all portable crib/playpens sold under the brand names, Home and Roam and Baby Express. CPSC determined that the crib/playpens can collapse if the products are not completely locked into place. There have been two deaths and two more reports of babies found not breathing (who were revived) associated with these products.The crib/playpen can appear to be set up properly even if the top rails are not fully locked. If the crib/playpen is not set up so that each top rail is securely locked in position, a baby can be caught by the neck and strangle (see illustration). The crib/playpens, which are available in a variety of colors and fabrics, come in three sizes - 40 inches by 40 inches, 40 inches by 28 inches, and 31 inches by 41 inches. The words "Home and Roam" or "Baby Express" and "Baby Trend" appear on two of the four top rails. About 100,000 crib/playpens, priced from $60 to $130, were sold nationwide from 1992 to 1994 by several different retailers, including Price Costco and Kmart.Baby Trend is recalling ALL Home and Roam and Baby Express crib/playpens, regardless of the purchase date or warning labels.Consumers should call Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 328-7363 to have their top rail locks replaced free-of-charge. Baby Trend will pay the postage. The new lock is designed to prevent the collapsing risk
January 18, 1995 Release # 95-060 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Hills Department Stores of Canton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling 6,500 Beacon Hill wooden children's lamps with dinosaur, frog, airplane, and rocking horse shaped bases. Because of an assembly defect in the light bulb socket, the lamp can short circuit, creating a fire or electric shock hazard. Hills Department Stores received one complaint in 1994 of a defective lamp that short circuited. A 28-year-old Pennsylvania man reportedly turned on the lamp and received a shock that blew out the house circuit breaker.The lamps measure 16 inches tall, come with a white and red striped shade, and have green, red, and yellow painted wooden bases. Hills sold them exclusively in 1993 and 1994 for under $15. The lamp cartons are marked as SKU #8000 for the dinosaur, and SKU #8001 for the frog, airplane, or rocking horse.Consumers who own one or more of these lamps should stop using them and return them to a Hills Department Store for a full refund
December 23, 1994 Release # 95-054 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Target Stores of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 15,500 two-pack, decorated Christmas pacifiers.Target received one report of a nipple separating from the plastic shield of one of the decorated pacifiers. While no injury resulted, the nipple, if separated, presents a possible serious choking hazard to young children.The pacifiers, packed two to a carton, have a small red rigid handle assembly and a standard-sized, curved, white plastic shield decorated with either Christmas Reindeer, Santas, Elves, or Snowmen. Each pacifier pattern is packaged separately, two pacifiers blister-packed on a red and white card decorated with a reindeer wearing a santa suit labeled, "DECORATED PACIFIERS."Target Stores sold the pacifiers from October 1994 to December 1994 for $1.25.Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the pacifiers and return the pacifiers to the nearest Target store for a full refund. For information about this recall, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 or write Target Stores at 33 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392 Attention Quality Assurance, CC 13-B.Neither CPSC nor Target Stores is aware of any injuries involving this pacifier; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
December 23, 1994 Release # 95-055 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Fay's Drug Stores of Liverpool, N.Y., is recalling imported Christmas light sets called, "Spirit of Christmas" 200 Super Brite Lights. The light's fuses in the plug could short circuit, possibly causing a fire. Fay's received one report of the lights blowing a house fuse. In addition, the electrical plug partially burned, when the lights were plugged in an extension cord. Consumers can identify the "Spirit of Christmas" 200 Super Brite Lights by the item number on the back of the box "W 74C2195 Made in China" or by the UL number E-48723 listed on the red tag on the cord of the lights. These lights may have been sold by other retailers under a different name. The lights were sold between November 14 and December 21, 1994. No other lights sold by Fay's are involved in this recall.Fay's stores are located in the states of New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Consumers who own the Spirit of Christmas lights should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the place of purchase for either a refund or a replacement. The lights sold for approximately $13.99 each. Consumers with any questions can call Fay's at (315) 451-8000, Ext 2294
December 21, 1994 Release # 95-044 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Target Stores of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 48,000 "Inflatable Snoopy Plastic Christmas" children's toys.Target received one report of a child who was found with the inflator plug, detached from the Snoopy toy, in the child's mouth. While no injury resulted, the inflator plug, if removed from the toy, presents a potential choking hazard to young children.The toys, sold inflated, come in the following three styles, all of which include a ringing ball inside the inflatable, plastic form: (1) a green, plastic, miniature punching bag with the Snoopy character dressed as Santa; (2) a round, red, plastic ball with the Snoopy character dressed as Santa going down a chimney; (3) and a rattle-shaped plastic toy in green with Snoopy, a snowflake, and Woodstock, or in blue with Woodstock and Snoopy in front of a wreath. Target Stores sold the toys nationwide from October 1994 to December 1994 for $1.99.The toys should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 or write Target Stores at 33 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392 Attention Quality Assurance, CC 13-B.Neither CPSC nor Target Stores is aware of any injuries involving this toy; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
December 21, 1994 Release # 95-052 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, The Wild Goose Company of Salt Lake City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 5,100 "Professor Wacko's Exothermic Exuberance" chemistry kits. The chemistry kits, marketed for children ages 10 and older, demonstrate how heat and fire are generated through a chemical reaction.The kit contains (2) two-ounce bottles of glycerine and potassium permanganate. The bottles are identical, except for their labels and contents. If after use, a child or adult inadvertently switches the bottle caps, causing small portions of the chemicals to mix, an unexpected fire may result. CPSC is aware of at least two house fires that reportedly resulted from the above scenario. In addition, the kit does not have adequate warnings and directions for safe use.Exothermic Exuberance kits, manufactured by Wild Goose and also distributed by Carson-Dellosa Publishing of Greensboro, N.C., sold for about $6.00 each at school supply stores and at Natural Wonders stores nationwide from September 1993 through February 1994.Consumers should discontinue using The Professor Wacko's Exothermic Exuberance kits immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers can also contact the Wild Goose Company at (800) 373-1498 for instructions on returning the product by mail for a full refund including postage
December 19, 1994 Release # 95-048 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, M. Pressner and Co. Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 toy necklaces (12 in a bag), model number 8847, with small bead parts.CPSC testing found that the beads can come off the necklaces, which could result in young children inhaling the beads into their lungs. To date, neither M. Pressner nor CPSC has received reports of accidents or injuries associated with the necklaces.The 12 necklaces each have one large pink heart, 18 pink, green, orange, and yellow smaller heart shapes that are separated by 19 alternating black beads. The hearts and beads are strung together on a white elastic cord, which makes the necklaces easy to slip on-and-off.M. Pressner distributed the recalled necklaces from July 1992 through June 1994. The necklaces, which cost under $1, were sold in the eastern part of the United States at Party Warehouse, 99 Cent Stores, and the Center of Town stores. Consumers should take the necklaces away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund. Consumers with any questions can call M. Pressner at (800) 451-3592 for more information
December 1, 1994 Release # 95-038 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Baseline Design Division of Crain Industries Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million bean bag chairs sold nationwide in retail stores from 1990 through 1994. Young children and toddlers can suffocate from inhaling the small pellets of foam filling, if they unzip the bean bag chair.On September 11, 1994, a 19-month-old toddler of Unionville, Mo., reportedly unzipped the bean bag chair, crawled inside, and suffocated from inhaling the foam filling pellets. Baseline received one other report of a 2 1/2-year-old girl from El Paso, Texas, who survived after inhaling and ingesting the foam pellets, when her older brother reportedly zipped the bean bag chair closed with the child inside.The recalled chairs sold for about $20.00 at stores such as Walmart, Kmart, Lillian Vernon, and Target. The bean bag, which is meant for adult use, comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics.Consumers should stop using these chairs and keep them away from young children. Consumers who find the manufacturer Base Line Design printed on the label of their bean bag chair can call 800-497-3626, ext. 2997 for instructions on returning the bean bag chair free-of-charge to Base Line Design to have the hazard eliminated by retrofitting the chair
December 1, 1994 Release # 95-034 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Big Save International Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 toy trucks.The toy truck was identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif. CPSC testing found that the toy contained small parts that present a potential choking hazards to young children.The multicolored plastic truck is approximately 8 inches long with a removable drive and passenger seat set. The truck is equipped with a plastic hammer, screw driver, and wrench and plastic screws, bolts, and nails. A decal on each side of the truck reads, "Play Tool Truck." The underside of the truck is embossed with "No. 3009" and "Made in China." The truck is packaged in a cardboard container labeled in part, "... Educational Play Tool Truck... NO. 3009... MADE IN CHINA." The toy was imported from China and sold in Indiana and Alabama from August 1994 to November 1994 at independent toy and retail stores for $3.95. The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and destroyed, discarded, or if possible, returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. However, the firm, Big Save International Corp., is out of business and cannot be contacted.Neither CPSC nor Big Save International Corp. is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
November 29, 1994 Release # 95-026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Scentex Inc., of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 97,000 "Earth Scents Natural Potpourri Candles." Scentex candles in decorative tins are not included in this recall.Due to a manufacturing error, the wick of the candle is positioned in such a way that the potpourri inside the wax of the candle may ignite and flare up during use, resulting in a fire hazard. Scentex received one report of flare up from England associated with the use of this potpourri candle. There was no injury.The Earth Scents candles, which can be identified by its oval shape and the visible appearance of potpourri in the bottom half of the wax candle, were sold nationwide in retail stores and specialty shops from August 10, 1994 through October 1, 1994. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or for a safer replacement potpourri candle. Consumers with questions can call Scentex collect at (312) 278-0700