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Baby and infant product recalls including cribs, strollers, car seats, and toys. Keep your children safe with the latest safety alerts.
September 24 , 1992 Release # 92-141 PRODUCT: Toys R Us "Magic Feeding Bottles," model number 330221. The toy bottles come in a set of two, with one containing "milk" and the other containing "orange juice." When the bottle is held upside down, simulating feeding, the contents disappear. PROBLEM: The toy bottles may break during use, producing small parts that could be an aspiration hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers are urged to take the "Magic Feeding Bottles" away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. For more information, call Toys R Us at 1- 800-548-0364. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys R Us of Paramus, NJ is voluntarily recalling approximately 120,000 sets of the toy "Magic Feeding Bottles," model number 330221. The toy bottles may break during use producing small parts that could be an aspiration hazard to young children. The Magic Feeding Bottles come in a set of two, with one bottle containing "milk" and the other bottle containing "orange juice." When the bottles are held upside down, simulating feeding, the contents disappear. The bottles were sold nationwide from January 1991 to December 1991, for approximately $1.99 per set. The package reads in part: "Magic Feeding Bottles with Safe Disappearing Fluid, Not to be Consumed, 5436B/2, SKN 330221, Made in Hong Kong." 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 toys were identified during routine retail surveillance conducted by CPSC. Consumers are urged to take the Magic Feeding Bottles away from young children immediately and return them to Toys R Us for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Toys R Us toll-free at 1-800-548-0364. 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 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
June 16, 1992 Release # 92-094 The Little Tikes Company Recalls Little Tikes Crib Center Due To Lead Paint Hazard PRODUCT: 16,300 crib toys made by the Little Tikes Company known as "Little Tikes Crib Centers," model number 1525. PROBLEM: Lead in the red stripes on the candy cane roller exceeds federal government standards presenting a safety hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to the store where purchased for a product exchange or full refund. For more information, consumers may call the Little Tikes Company at 1-800-321-0183 or 330-656-3906. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Little Tikes Company of Hudson, OH, is voluntarily recalling 16,300 Little Tikes Crib Centers, model number 1525. Testing the crib center in accordance with regulations under the Consumer Product Safety Act revealed a level of lead in the red stripes on the candy cane roller which exceeds government standards and presents a safety hazard for young children. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Little Tikes Crib Center is an infant crib toy that measures 18-1/2 inches long, 3-3/4 inches wide and 14-1/2 inches high. It is intended to be mounted on an inside crib rail. The crib center has nine large bright features including the red and white cylindrical candy cane roller. The roller is 4-1/4 inches long and three inches in diameter. The label on the carton in which the crib center was sold reads in part: " . . . CRIB CENTER, LITTLE TIKES, MADE IN USA." The model number, 1525, is molded on the back of the product, next to Little Tikes' toll- free 800 telephone number. A new purple and white-striped candy cane roller that meets all safety standards has been substituted for the unsafe roller. The revised crib center with purple stripes has a fluorescent orange dot on the package and is not being recalled. The revised product has been sold in retail stores since mid-February 1992. The Little Tikes Crib Center was sold nationwide at a variety of retail stores from November 1991 through January 1992. The Crib Center sold for an estimated price of $20.00 each. Consumers are urged to dismantle the recalled Little Tikes Crib Centers from crib rails immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a product exchange or full refund. For more information, consumers may contact the Little Tikes Company at 1-800-321-0183 or 330-656-3906. The potentially hazardous toys were reported by the Little Tikes Company under section 15 of the Consumer Product Safety Act. 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. Lead in the red stripes on the candy cane roller exceeds government standards
MAY 26, 1992 Release # 92-088 M. Ginsburg and Co. Recalls Toy Nursing Bottle Due To Choking Hazard PRODUCT: 144,000 Toy Nursing Bottles measuring 2-1/4 inches tall, with a twist on and off blue or pink cap and a hole in the nipple of each cap. PROBLEM: The bottle caps present a possible choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Return to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call M. Ginsburg and Co. at 1-312-243-2734. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), M. Ginsburg and Co. of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling 144,000 Toy Nursing Bottles, model number 6608. The bottle caps separated from the bottles posing a potential choking hazard for young children when CPSC tested the Toy Nursing Bottle in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The Toy Nursing Bottle measures 2-1/4 inches tall and comes with twist on and off blue or pink caps and a hole in the nipple of each cap. The bottles were made in Hong Kong. The Toy Nursing Bottle, imported by M. Ginsburg and Co., was sold nationwide at craft stores from January 1982 through January 1992. The bottles sold for a retail price of $1.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the bottles away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call M. Ginsburg and Co. at 1-312-243-2734. 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 at the Port of Chicago, IL, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. 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
April 9, 1992 Release # 92-076 Cosco Recalls Toddler Beds -- Head Entrapment Risk Cited PRODUCT: Cosco Model T22 and T23 Youth Options metal toddler beds manufactured since December 1990. Beds are red or white tubular steel with arched headboards and footboards. PROBLEM: A child may become entrapped between the bed's arches or between the bed mattress and an arch of the headboard or footboard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should look for the white label on the mattress support. If the label contains "10T22" or "10T23", consumers should write down the date code and measure the distance between the top two arches of the headboard. (This will enable Cosco to determine appropriate modification parts.) Consumers should then call Cosco at 1-800-468-0174 for information on free modification parts. CONSUMERS SHOULD NOT USE AFFECTED TODDLER BEDS UNTIL MODIFICATIONS ARE MADE. WASHINGTON, DC -- Cosco, Inc., of Columbus, IN, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling approximately 155,000 Model T22 and T23 Youth Options metal toddler beds manufactured since December 1990. Cosco has received approximately 50 reports, including that of one death, of children becoming entrapped between arches or between the mattress and an arch of the head-or footboards of these beds. These beds are designed for use by toddlers after outgrowing the crib but before using a full-sized bed. They are constructed of red or white tubular steel with arched headboards and footboards. The spacing between the arches on the headboard and footboard, and the spacing between the mattress and the arches, may allow entrapment of a child's head. Cosco is providing new, redesigned headboards, footboards, or an added headboard part, depending on the model owned.Cosco reports that its T22 and T23 toddler beds were sold nationwide from December 1990 to March 15, 1992, at retail stores, including Toys-R-Us, Service Merchandise, Sears, and Walmart, for approximately $50.00.Consumers should look for a white label on the mattress support. If the label contains "10T22" or "10T23," consumers should write down the date code and measure the distance between the top two arches of the headboard and then call Cosco toll-free on 1-800-468-0174 for information about how to obtain free modification parts. The date code and distance between arches are needed to determine the appropriate modification parts. Cosco and the Commission urge consumers not to use these toddler beds until modifications are made
January 29, 1992 Release # 92-046 WASHINGTON, DC -- Century Products Company, Macedonia, OH, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily recalling its 1991 model wind-up infant swings with "Whisper-Wind" motor. Century has received 31 reports of injuries to consumers involving these swings. Most injuries were to consumers who were attempting to open the motor housing or repair swings that had stopped working. If the plastic cover over the swing motor is removed, the powerful, coiled wind-up spring will unwind rapidly and forcefully and may cause serious injury. Injuries reported to the firm include puncture wounds and lacerations requiring immediate medical treatment. The recall applies to approximately 181,000 Century Whisper-Wind infant swings manufactured during 1991. The five swing models involved were sold for about $30-80 nationwide (model numbers: 12-319, 12-329, 12-344, 12-345, and 12-349). Recalled units bear manufacturing date codes 9101 through 9112. The date codes are located on a white label on the bottom of the swing seat. The replacement program is no longer available. Century and CPSC warn consumers not to try to disassemble the swing or remove the motor housing. Consumers should discard or destroy the product. More information is available by calling the company's customer service number at 800-345-4109.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public
DECEMBER 26, 1991 Release # 92-036 Tara Toy Corporation Recalls Sesame Street Nursery Set WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tara Toy Corporation of Hauppauge, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of the "Sesame Street Nursery Set," style number 71700. When the CPSC tested the toy in accordance with the small parts requirements under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, it was found that the faucet and handle of the bath tub portion of the nursery set separate during tension testing, thereby creating small parts which may pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The Sesame Street Nursery Set consists of an Ernie finger puppet with a small orange and yellow rubber duck, an orange and yellow swing set, and a blue bath tub on feet with a white faucet and white handles. There are other nursery sets with style #71700, but this recall is limited to the nursery set containing the bath tub. These sets were sold nationwide from February 1991 to September 1991. The sets sold for approximately $4.00 each. The package read in part: "Nursery Set Finger Puppets with Accessories, Made in China, F.W. Woolworth Co., New York, NY." 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. These potentially hazardous nursery sets were identified by the Kentucky Cabinet for Human Resources and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (USPIRG). Consumers are urged to take the nursery sets which contain the bath tub accessory away from 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 Tara Toy Corporation at (516) 273-8810. 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 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
NOVEMBER 18, 1991 Release # 92-021 Pacifiers On Necklaces Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Claire's Boutiques, Inc., of Wood Dale, IL is voluntarily recalling 5,943 units of two latex pacifiers sold with a beaded or chain necklace attached to the handle of the pacifiers. Pacifiers hung around children's necks have become entangled on projections, such as crib or playpen cornerposts, causing strangulation. Pacifiers sold in this manner are in violation of the Requirements for Pacifiers administered by the CPSC. These requirements state that no pacifier shall be sold or distributed with ribbon, string, cord, chain, twine, leather, yarn or similar attachments. Further, each pacifier shall be labeled, "Warning-Do Not Tie Pacifier Around Child's Neck as it Presents a Strangulation Danger." The pacifiers are clear or amber colored and were sold without any packaging. Claire's Boutiques sold the pacifiers nationwide beginning in January 1991 for $4.00 each. 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. An alert consumer reported the violative pacifiers to CPSC. Consumers are urged to immediately remove the chains from the pacifiers. Consumers can return the chains to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Claire's Boutiques, Inc. on (708) 860-5400. 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 Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that are associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
September 16, 1991 Release # 91-119 Playskool Recalls Sesame Street And Happy Face Animal Pacifiers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool Baby, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., has informed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that it is voluntarily recalling its Sesame Street Big Bird pacifier, #3680/3682, and its Happy Face Animal mouse and elephant pacifiers, #3185/3188. Playskool Baby has determined that the pacifiers may separate, creating small parts that could present a choking hazard. Approximately 844,000 of these pacifiers have been sold nationwide since 1989. Although the pacifiers have passed all Federal test requirements, Playskool Baby has received 41 complaints in 1991 from consumers and, in the interest of children's safety, has decided to recall the pacifiers. The firm has received no reports of serious injury. Consumers should return Sesame Street Big Bird pacifiers and Happy Face Animal mouse and elephant pacifiers to Playskool Baby, Inc., Consumer Service Department, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-2000 for a free alternate replacement pacifier. Consumers may also return the pacifiers to the retailer for a refund. For further information about this voluntary recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-PLAYSKL (1-800-752-9755). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this voluntary recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products
August 29, 1991 Release # 91-116 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gerry Baby Products Company, Denver, CO, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily recalled approximately 1,000 of its portable, umbrella-style strollers. The strollers' brakes, when locked, may not hold on an incline which could allow the strollers to roll and potentially result in an injury to a baby in the stroller. Gerry has not received any reports of injury related to this problem. The model numbers involved are: 127, 136, 166, 195 and 196. The model number and "May 1991" are located on the metal lock between the rear stroller legs. Consumers who still have the box can also identify affected strollers by the following date codes printed on the box: 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, or 1137. No other Gerry strollers are affected by this recall. Consumers who have a Gerry stroller with both a model number listed above and "May 1991" on the metal lock should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for assistance (Gerry Baby Products is out of business, but the Evenflo Company has now taken over in responding to this recall). Consumers may also call this number for assistance in identifying affected strollers. The affected strollers were sold during May and June 1991 for approximately $25 to $55 each. The strollers were sold nationwide through J.C. Penney, Pace, and Child World retail stores, and by the following companies in the areas listed: Dillard's, Gilbert, AZ; Hambilton and Carr, Tonawanda, NY; Everything Baby, Brooklyn, NY; Lechmere, Northeastern U.S.; For the Traveler, Kissimmee, FL; Nordstrom, Ontario, CA; Kiddie World, San Jose, CA; and Marines, Los Angeles, CA. 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 Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that are associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
August 22, 1991Release # 91-114 Washington, D.C. - The Smith Cabinet Mfg. Co., Inc., Salem, IN, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling 1,735 Childcraft cribs model nos. 15811, 15821, 15961 and 15991 if they have loose or missing side slats. These cribs were imported from Italy and sold nationwide from a limited number of retail stores after September 1988. The CPSC learned of this problem because of consumer complaints about loose or missing side slats received by its Chicago office. To date the company has received 22 such complaints. No injuries have been reported. Consumers are urged to check the bottom of the crib headboard for the model number. If they have one of the above models, they should check the side slats to make sure that they feel secure. If the side slats feel loose or are missing, the consumers may return the crib side rails to their place of purchase for a free replacement side rail. Loose or missing side rails may present an entrapment or escape hazard. For more information, consumers may call the manufacturer at (800) 725-8625 or write to the Smith Cabinet Mfg. Co., 501 E. Market Street, P.O. Box 444, Salem, IN 47167-0444. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is the federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction
August 12, 1991 Release # 91-112 600,000 Toy Nursing Bottles Recalled Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Esco Imports of Texas, Inc., San Antonio, TX 78210 is voluntarily recalling approximately 600,000 toy nursing bottles, model number 3/211. The product was collected by U.S. Customs Service in San Antonio, TX and tested by CPSC. When CPSC tested the toy nursing bottles in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the nipples separated and are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The nursing bottles are labeled "Polythene Nursing Bottle ...Esco...3/211...Made in China." Some of the bottles are marked "Bottle Baby." The bottles are three inches in length with rubber nipples. The caps are either blue or pink. Each package contains two toy nursing bottles and retailed from 29 cents to 59 cents. The nursing bottles were sold in variety, toy, grocery and discount stores from May 1982 to January 1991. The stores were located in the following states: Indiana, Ohio, New York, Texas, Utah, Michigan, Kentucky, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Iowa and Mississippi. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toy bottles. Consumers are urged to take the toy bottles away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may call the firm at 1-800-445-3836. 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 Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction
August 7, 1991 Release # 91-107 Evenflo Disney Pacifiers Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- Evenflo Products Company, Ravenna, OH and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the recall of all Evenflo pacifiers decorated with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, or Minnie Mouse characters. In some instances, the characters can separate from the pacifier and present a choking hazard. Evenflo sold the pacifiers between December 1990 and July 1991. The pacifiers retailed for $2.00 to $3.00. Evenflo has sent letters to all distributors, retailers, and wholesalers of these pacifiers ordering their immediate recall. Additionally, retailers will be asked to display warning posters informing purchasers that the product has been recalled. If a consumer has an Evenflo pacifier with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, or Daisy Duck character attached to it, the pacifier is part of this recall. Consumers having a pacifier decorated with one of these figures should discontinue use and mail the pacifier to Evenflo Products Company, P.O. Box 1206, Ravenna, OH 44266-1206 and request replacement or refund. Customers may contact Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 or at 1-800-233-2229 (Ohio residents). Evenflo is coordinating this recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public. The Commission's objective is to help reduce injuries associated with consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction
July 15, 1991 Release # 91-094 Pacifier Recall WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Luv n' Care Ltd. of Monroe, LA, is voluntarily recalling 620,512 pacifiers because they failed to meet CPSC's mandatory safety requirements for pacifiers. These failures included nipples coming off when tested by CPSC, and the lack of the required warning statement, "Warning-Do Not Tie Pacifier Around Child's Neck as it Presents a Strangulation Danger" on the packaging's main panel. Pacifiers affected by this recall include model numbers: G24, P8, P24, P20, P20/2, P21, P22, P25, P26, P27, P42, P43, P45, P46, P47, and P52. On the outside surface of the pacifier shields are the words "Luv n' Care." Balloons, animal characters, or trains may also be printed on the pacifier shields. These pacifiers have a small unmoveable loop on the end instead of a handle. Some models come with a hard plastic protective cover. Pacifiers with a large moveable loop handle are not being recalled except for the P8 pacifier which has a round white shield that has no printed decorations on it. These pacifiers were sold nationwide from January 1990 to April 1991 and sold for between $.79 and $2.00 each. They were sold in retail chains, discount stores, catalog outlets, and toy stores where infant items were sold, including Eckerd Drugs, J.C. Penney and K-mart stores. The pacifiers were made and distributed by Luv n' Care. Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from babies and 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 the Consumer Relations Department, Luv n' Care at (318) 388-4916. CPSC learned about these potentially hazardous pacifiers through consumer complaints received by the agency. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each year these products are involved in an estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths
June 18, 1991 Release # 91-083 Remco Baby, Inc. Recalls Roll Back Wheel Toy WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Remco Baby, Inc., New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 118,240 "Roll Back Wheel" toys, model number B356. When CPSC tested the toy in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, small chips separated from the spokes of the toys creating small parts which pose a potential aspiration hazard for young children. The "Roll Back Wheel" is a ferris wheel with Muppet Babies' Kermit the Frog suspended in the middle. The wheel consists of two blue hard plastic spoked wheels that are approximately eight inches round. Upon rolling the wheel forward, it makes a rattle sound and automatically rolls backward. A label printed on the back of Kermit's head reads "ha! 1989, REMCO BABY INC., N.Y., MADE IN CHINA." The toy, imported by Remco Baby, Inc., was sold nationwide from January 1989 through December 1990 at various retail stores for $9.00 each. Some of the retail stores where the toy was sold are Ames Discount Stores, Inc., Rose's Stores, Inc., and Sears, Roebuck and Co. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury associated with the small chips that separated from the spokes of the toy. The potentially hazardous toy was identified at the Port of Newark during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs import surveillance program. Consumers are urged to take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or they may mail the product to Remco Baby, Inc., 1107 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Remco Baby, Inc. at 1-212-675-3227. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 different types 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
April 2, 1991 Release # 91-053 Orthodontic Pacifiers Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- Tiny Treasures of Memphis, TN is voluntarily recalling the Orthodontic Pacifier, Model G-15, marketed with four of their baby products because it may break during use causing the nipple and/or handle to separate and become a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The pacifier is made of all white plastic with the required two holes and the word "TIDY" embossed on the outside of the shield and was included with the following four baby products: - Paci-Finder #2018 (sold 1,274 at $5.00 each) - Infant Basket #2019 (sold 413 at $16.00 each) - Duck Layette Basket #2101 (sold 26 at $24.00 each) - Bow Layette Basket #2201 (sold 26 at $24.00 each) Retailers were notified by the firm in October 1990 to stop sale of these pacifiers. Consumers are urged to take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a replacement pacifier or a refund. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Tiny Treasures at 901-367-4804 or write Tiny Treasures at 3674 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38118. These potentially hazardous pacifiers were discovered by CPSC during routine surveillance in the marketplace. These baby products were sold in retail and discount stores nationwide from April to June 1990. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 different types consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
March 28, 1991 Release # 91-052 Bee International Recalls Ma And Baby Bunny Due To Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bee International, City of Commerce, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,000 "Ma and Baby Bunny" toys because the plastic eyes may separate from the Baby Bunny creating small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. "Ma and Baby Bunny" are plush rabbit-shaped toys. The "Ma Bunny" stands approximately 12-1/2 inches tall and is either bright pink and white or yellow and white in color. The "Baby Bunny" is approximately six inches tall and is held in the arms of Ma Bunny. The toy was purchased as part of an Easter basket, model number BK101. The Easter baskets also included a variety of candy and novelty items and were sold nationwide by retail gift and specialty stores during the 1988 and 1989 Easter seasons. The "Ma and Baby Bunny" toy was not included with Easter baskets sold during the 1990 Easter season and will not be included in Easter baskets sold during the 1991 Easter season. A label located at the bottom of Ma Bunny reads in part, "Bee International, Commerce, CA 90040, Made in China." Neither the CPSC nor Bee International is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers who purchased the Easter baskets, model number BK101, may keep Ma Bunny, however, consumers are urged to take Baby Bunny away from young children immediately and return the toy directly to Bee International, 6817 Acco Street, Commerce, CA 90040, Attention: Greg Hall, for a $1.00 refund of the price Baby Bunny would have sold for if purchased separately from Ma Bunny plus shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Bee International at 1-213-728-0717. The potentially hazardous toys were discovered during a CPSC inspection of the firm. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
March 18, 1991 Release # 91-044 Pacifier Pal Recalled By W.B. Nod and Company WASHINGTON, DC -- W.B. Nod and Company of Atlanta, GA is voluntarily recalling approximately two million pacifier holders (Model #CP-301) because of small parts which are a choking hazard. The pacifier holder being recalled is a two-inch by one- inch plastic badge embossed with a rainbow design and the name "Pacifier Pal." On the back of the badge is a safety pin. The product was sold with three interchangeable multi- colored ribbons with metal snaps at each end for attaching a pacifier. The metal snaps may come loose from the ribbon and could pose a choking hazard to infants. The pacifier holders were sold nationwide from 1985 until 1989 for about $2.00 each. Neither the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) nor W.B. Nod and Company is aware of any injuries involving this pacifier holder. Redesigned pacifier holders manufactured and sold by the company since February 1990, and not subject to recall, utilize plastic snaps on the ribbon and have a clip on the back of the badge. The model number for these pacifier holders not subject to this recall is CP-311. Consumers having the model CP-301 "Pacifier Pal" pacifier holder should remove the holders from infants and return them directly to W.B. Nod and Company for a replacement with the new product. Consumers who have any questions about this recall may call W.B. Nod and Company at 1-800-882-8783 or write to W.B. Nod and Company at 7000 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, GA 30328. These pacifier holders were imported from China and Turkey and were distributed by W.B. Nod and Company. The CPSC became aware of the hazardous pacifier holders from a consumer complaint about the product's safety pin opening during use exposing a child to the point of the pin. No injury occurred. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
January 30, 1991 Release # 91-034 Petrus Umbrella Stroller Modification Program WASHINGTON, DC - Petrus Imports, Inc. of Framingham, MA today announced it is voluntarily making available to consumers a free modification kit for approximately 100,000 late model Petrus umbrella strollers. Undertaken in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the modification program involves Petrus stroller models 1000, 1100 and 1101 sold nationally by Service Merchandise, Caldor's, Zayre's and Ames. Model numbers are found on the instruction sheet and on a label on the stroller's rear legs. On some model 1101 strollers, the label on the stroller is partly handwritten and reads "1101/PTR." The model 1100 strollers were distributed between November 1987 and December 1988, while the model 1101 strollers were distributed between May 1988 and August 1989. The model 1000 strollers were distributed between November 1987 and June 1988. The seat belts on these models may not restrain properly, and the tube end plugs may come off on strollers manufactured in Taiwan. (See "Date of Manufacture" label for country of orgin.) When a toddler strapped into the stroller leans too far forward, the child may fall forward and possibly strike his head on the ground or on the front of the stroller. The Commission and the firm are aware of six consumer complaints associated with the restraint system, including three minor injuries to young children. One other complaint concerned a loose tube end plug found in a stroller box which could pose a choking hazard to a young child who places the plug in the mouth. No choking incidents have been reported. Consumers should call Petrus Imports, Inc. toll-free at 1-800-752-7740 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) for a free modification kit. Consumers may also write Petrus Imports, Inc., P.O. Box 967, Framingham, MA 01701, Attn: Ms Stamos. The CPSC is announcing this modification program 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 product safety. Some 15,000 types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
January 29, 1991 Release # 91-033 Universal International, Inc. Recalls Bib-To-Bowl Pacifiers WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universal International, Inc., New Hope, MN is voluntarily recalling approximately 135,000 pacifiers, model numbers 1852045, 1852037 and, 1854645, because of small parts that could pose a fatal asphyxiation hazard to young children. The potentially hazardous pacifiers were initially identified by the Food and Drug Administration. When the CPSC tested pacifier models 1852045 and 1854645 in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, each failed to comply with performance or warning label requirements. Universal International, Inc. voluntarily included model number 1852037 in the recall. The pacifiers are plastic and are packaged in a rack cardboard blister pack labeled in part "No. 1852045, 1854645, or 1852037 bib to bowl Sterilized Pacifier *** Birth to 24 Months, Imported by Red Carpet Distribution, Inc., Willowdale, Ontario, M2J 1R4, Made in Hong Kong." The pacifiers were sold in retail stores in Puerto Rico, California, and on the East Coast from May 1989 to June 1990 for approximately $1.00 each. Neither the CPSC nor Universal International, Inc. 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 pacifiers 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 Universal International, Inc. at 1-800-634-8349 or write the firm at 5000 Winnetka Ave., N., New Hope, MN 55428. In Minnesota call 1-800-533-1169. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 different types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
December 27, 1990 Release # 91-029 Orthodontic Pacifier Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- Luv N' Care, Inc., Monroe, LA is voluntarily recalling approximately 16,000 Luv N' Care Orthodontic Pacifiers, Item #G-15. During use the nipples may separate creating a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Luv N' Care Orthodontic Pacifier has been found to fail the protrusion test and the nipple integrity test set forth by the CPSC's pacifier requirements. The pacifier is made of plastic with the required two holes and the word "TIDY" embossed on the outside of the shield. The pacifiers come in solid pastel colors of blue, pink, yellow, and white. The pacifiers were sold nationwide beginning in October 1989. Retailers were notified by the firm in October 1990 to stop sale of these pacifiers. Consumers are urged to take these pacifiers 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 Luv N' Care at (318) 388-4916 or write Luv N' Care at 2813 DeSiard Street, Monroe, LA 71201. CPSC is aware of three consumer complaints with no injuries regarding Luv N' Care pacifiers. The CPSC's mission is 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. Some 15,000 types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 30 million injuries and 22,000 deaths