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Pasta Machine Lids Recalled by Creative Technologies NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 25, 1997, Last Revised April 23, 2007 Release # 98-032 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Contact Information No Longer Available CPSC, Creative Technologies Corp. Announce Recall to Replace Lids on Pasta Machines WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Technologies Corp. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 pasta machines to replace some of their lids. When the safety cutoff switch on the lid does not activate, consumers' fingers can be severely injured if their hand is placed into the mixing bowl. CPSC and Creative Technologies are aware of 11 incidents of the machine unexpectedly turning on, resulting in nine injuries including cut, crushed and severed fingers. The lid replacement program involves the Takka Pasta and Dough machine (model X1000), and the Pasta Express machines (models X2000, X3000 and X4000). Only pasta machines that have serial numbers up to 78209 are subject to this replacement program. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the machine. "Pasta Express TM by CTC" or "Takka Pasta and Dough by CTC" is on the front of the machine. The pasta machines are beige or white. Some machines have chrome-plated front panels. Through this voluntary recall, Creative Technologies will provide consumers with a replacement lid. The machines are sold in cardboard boxes identifying the model of the machine. A photograph of the machine is on the front of the box. Department stores, mail order catalogs and warehouse clubs nationwide sold the pasta machines from 1989 through 1992 for between $90 and $200. Consumers should stop using the pasta machines immediately. The company will help consumers determine whether their pasta machine is subject to this replacement program and, if necessary, will provide a free replacement lid.
Sports Blast Drink Bottles Recalled by Chiquita Brands NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 1997 Release # 98-007 Company Phone Number: (800) 524-3841 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Chiquita Brands Announce Recall of Sports Blast™ Drink Bottles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chiquita Brands of Cincinnati, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling and withdrawing from the market 177,559 cases of sports drink bottles sold under the brand name Sports Blast™. These bottles have plastic pull-up tops that can separate from the cap, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. Chiquita has received 10 reports of children pulling the bottle tops off with their teeth. No injuries have been reported. Sports Blast™ drinks are sold in 8-ounce plastic bottles. They come in four flavors: "Rollin Blue Raspberry," "Freestyle Fruit Punch," "Inline Orange" and "Groovin Grape." The Chiquita logo and the words "Sports Blast...Naturally Flavored...Sports Drink" are printed on the bottle's label. The bottles come in a variety pack containing 24 of the 8-ounce bottles. Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale Club stores nationwide sold cases of Sports Blast™ bottles from March 1997 through August 1997 for about $6. Consumers can safely drink the product by completely removing and destroying the plastic cap. Consumers can return unopened bottles to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers can call Sports Blast at (800) 524-3841 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for more information. Other Chiquita Brands products are not involved in this recall.
Lava Java Mugs Recalled by Vesture NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: September 3, 1997 (301) 504-7908 Release # 97-182 CPSC,Vesture Corp. Announce Recall of Microwaveable Beverage Mugs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Vesture Corp. of Asheboro, N.C., is recalling about 44,000 microwaveable beverage mugs sold under the name Lava Java. When heated in a microwave, the mug can ignite posing a fire hazard, or the mug's hard plastic shell can split open allowing hot thermal material to be discharged from the mug posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Vesture Corp. is aware of 14 reports of mugs catching on fire or discharging thermal material. Four consumers have reported being burned from the discharge of thermal material, two of whom sustained second-degree burns. Reported damage from the fires has been limited to the mugs or the microwave ovens. The recalled mug, measuring 5.75 inches high with a 5-inch wide bottom and 3.5-inch wide top, holds a 14-ounce beverage. The mug is made from hard plastic, colored gray, green or burgundy. The base and top of the mug are black. The words "Lava Java" are imprinted into the mug's top, side and base. Usage instructions also are imprinted into the mug's base. "MICROCORETM" is imprinted on the top of the mug's straight-shaped handle. The mug is packaged in a cardboard box that is labeled in part, "Lava JavaTM ...Microwaveable Heated Mug with MICROCORETM." There is a photograph of the mug on the box. Retail stores, such as Walmart and Stein Mart, and the Veterans' Canteens in Veterans Administration Medical Centers nationwide sold the mugs from July 1996 through January 1997 for about $10. Consumers should stop using the mugs immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can call Vesture Corp. at (800) 283-7887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday to receive a postage-paid return envelope for the mug and a refund by mail. Other Lava Java mugs are not included in this recall. These other mugs can be identified by their curved-shaped handles. The handles of these other mugs do not have the word "MICROCORETM" imprinted on them.
Juice Extractors Recall by Moulinex S.A. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Telephone Number, Remedy Procedure Changes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Originally issued August 27, 1997, Last revised October 24, 2008 (301) 504-7908 Release # 97-175 CPSC, Moulinex S.A. Announce Recall of Juice Extractors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Moulinex S.A. of Paris, France, is recalling about 120,000 juice extractors. The juice extractor's filter and lid can break apart and project metal and plastic into the air, causing injuries to consumers. Moulinex has received three reports of the juice extractor's filter and lid breaking apart, resulting in cuts to one consumer's fingers. The juice extractors involved in this recall are model 864 with date codes before July 1, 1995. The model number and date code are located on the bottom of the unit. The date code is a 5- or 6-digit number. The 5-digit date code's last three numbers are lower than 075 and the 6-digit date code's last three numbers are lower than 795. The juice extractor is made of white and clear plastic and has a metal filter. "Moulinex" is printed on the side of the unit. Department, mass merchandise and appliance stores nationwide sold the juice extractors from 1990 through 1995 for about $50 to $80. Consumers should stop using the recalled juice extractors immediately. Consumers should call the Moulinex (Krups) consumer service number 1-800-526-5377 to receive a prepaid shipping label for the return of their product. The product will be repaired and sent back to the consumer, or if no parts are available, a refund will be issued."
Kinder Chocolate Eggs Containing Toys Recall by Kreiner Imports NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: August 18, 1997 (301) 504-7908 Ferrero Contact: Linda Harrington Baker (202) 434-8588 Release # 97-172 CPSC and Kreiner Imports Announce the Recall of Kinder Chocolate Eggs Containing Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kreiner Imports Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,000 Kinder chocolate eggs, which Kreiner imported into the United States and which contain a surprise toy within a plastic capsule. Some of the toys have small parts that present a serious choking and aspiration hazard to children under three years of age. CPSC considers the toys within the eggs as presently imported and sold to violate CPSC's small parts regulation with respect to children under three. The Ferrero Group, the manufacturer of Kinder chocolate eggs, does not market this product in the United States. Ferrero said that it markets the product in other countries solely for children three and older and designs these toys to be assembled by older children. Ferrero considers the product safe for children three years and older. Ferrero said it is working with Customs and CPSC and is pursuing legal action against parties involved in illegal imports. CPSC and Ferrero are not aware of any injuries in the United States involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury to children under three years of age. The Kinder eggs are hollow milk chocolate eggs about the size of a large hen's egg in an orange, white and blue foil wrapper. The toy within the egg is contained in an oval-shaped plastic capsule. The toy requires assembly and each egg contains a different toy. The labeling is in German. The foil wrapper of the egg is labeled in part, "Kinder UBERRASCHUNG ...FERRERO." Kreiner Imports Inc. imported and distributed Kinder eggs from March 1997 through August 1997 through the following small candy and specialty stores in the South, Midwest and West: Continental Imports 17115-E West Bluemound Rd. Brookfield, WI Rosemarie's Restaurant & Deli 2445 Ridge Rd. Lansing, IL Edelweiss Delicatessen 136 W. Northwest Hwy. Palatine, IL Van Nuys German Delicatessen 16155 Roscoe Blvd. North Hills, CA Geier's Sausage Kitchen 7447 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Wolf's Delicatessen] 2019 S. Lumpkin Rd. Columbus, GA Heinz Bavarian Bakery 3419 Noland Rd. Independence, MO Ehmer's Chef's Market 7804 Fairview Rd. Charlotte, NC Himmel Haus Imports 3444 Main St. Elkhart, IN German Specialties 515 N. Western Ave. Peoria, IL Katy's Catering 2732 7th St. Moline, IL Deutsche Ecke Bakery & Cafe 451 N. Wilson Blvd. Radcliff, KY Mainzer's Delicatessen 12113 S. Dixie Hwy. Miami, FL CPSC and Ferrero believe that other companies have imported and sold additional Kinder eggs in the United States -- without Ferrero's knowledge or authorization -- under the Kinder Surprise label. These eggs are labeled in English and other languages. The foil wrapper of the egg is labeled in part, "Kinder Surprise...Containing Surprise Toy...MADE BY FERRERO." Consumers should take these toys away from children under three years of age immediately. If purchased at the above listed stores, consumers should return the toys to the store for a full refund. Otherwise, consumers should call Ferrero U.S.A. Inc at (888) 393-2849 for instructions on returning the toys for a full refund and a bonus premium.
Pizza Stones Safety Alert by Pfaltzgraff NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:Ken Giles July 14, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-157 CPSC, Pfaltzgraff Issue Safety Alert Concerning Pizza Stones WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Pfaltzgraff Co. of York, Pa., is warning consumers about a potential fire hazard with about 123,500 Pfaltzgraff pizza stones and deep dish pizza stones. If consumers use oil on the stones and clean them using a 550 degrees Fahrenheit oven or using the oven's self-cleaning cycle, as currently recommended in the instruction booklets accompanying the stones, the stones can catch on fire. Pfaltzgraff is providing consumers with new instruction booklets for the safe use of the pizza stones. The revised instruction booklets will inform consumers of the following: Use the stones only for making pizza or bread. Do not cook at temperatures exceeding 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean the stones by placing them on the bottom rack of a 425 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 4 hours and scouring them, after cooling, with baking soda. Pfaltzgraff has received two reports of pizza stones catching on fire due to incorrect cleaning instructions. No injuries were reported. The Pfaltzgraff pizza stone and deep dish pizza stone are made of unglazed clay, which is designed to give a characteristic "brick oven" quality to pizza and bread. The pizza stone is a flat disk about a half inch thick and 13 inches wide. A floral design and "Pfaltzgraff USA" are molded into the bottom of the stone. The deep dish pizza stone is a pie plate about 2 inches deep and 11 inches wide. "Pfaltzgraff USA" and "Baking Stone" are molded into the bottom of the stone. Pfaltzgraff outlet stores and department stores nationwide have sold both pizza stones for about $20. The pizza stone has been sold since 1993 and the deep dish pizza stone has been sold since 1995. Consumers should destroy the instruction booklets accompanying the pizza stones immediately. Consumers can receive new instruction booklets by calling Pfaltzgraff at (800) 999-2811 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Consumers who want to return their pizza stones for a full refund should call Pfaltzgraff to obtain shipping instructions.
Food Dehydrators Recall/Replace by K-Tel International (USA) NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Company out of business. Please destroy or discard the product. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles Originally issued April 8, 1997, Revised December 23, 2002 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-097 CPSC, K-Tel International (USA) Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Food Dehydrators WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K-Tel International (USA) Inc. of Plymouth, Minn., announced a replacement program for 75,000 food dehydrators. The food dehydrator can overheat, presenting a fire hazard. K-Tel is aware of nine incidents resulting in seven fires. One person was injured by smoke inhalation. The recall program involved the Deluxe Dehydrator with Fan, model no. 80043. The round, white plastic appliance measures 13 inches in diameter with a 3-inch thick base and a gray plastic lid. The base is labeled in part, "K-TEL...Style No. LD 1010..." The base is stacked with five trays with holes in the center. Each tray contains a gray plastic tray on which fruit, vegetables, or meat can be dried. Retail stores and telemarketers sold the dehydrators nationwide from October 1993 to December 1995 for $30 to $40. Consumers who own the K-Tel Food Dehydrator with Fan, model no. 80043, should stop using it immediately. The company is out of business, and cannot be contacted. Please destroy or discard the product. K-Tel has already notified consumers who purchased the recalled food dehydrator through telemarketing. This notice is being issued to inform consumers who purchased the food dehydrator at retail stores about the recall program.
Toy Water Batons Recall by Dairy Queen NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles January 6, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-054 CPSC and Dairy Queen Recall Toy Water Batons WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Dairy Queen Inc. (IDQ) of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling 150,000 toy water batons distributed with kids meals. When a child sucks or chews on the baton's end-cap, the cap can come off releasing small, plastic balls from inside the baton. The end-cap and the balls present a choking hazard to young children. IDQ has received eight reports of the baton's end-cap coming off. No injuries have been reported. The toy water baton is a clear plastic rod, measuring 9 inches long, with glitter and blue, purple, and green balls floating in water inside of the baton. There are purple caps on each end of the baton, and "Dairy Queen" is printed on the rod. The toy batons were distributed with kids meals at Dairy Queen stores nationwide from June through October 1996. Consumers should immediately take these toy batons away from young children, and return them to their local Dairy Queen store. Dairy Queen stores are offering consumers a free kids meal or ice cream sundae for each baton returned. For more information, consumers may call IDQ at 1-800-956-9565.
Chillers Sticks for Jell-O Pudding Warning by Kraft NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Hannah Simone July 26, 1996 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-173 CPSC and Kraft Issue Warning for Chillers Sticks for Jell-O Instant Pudding WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kraft Foods, Inc. of Northfield, Ill., is announcing a voluntary in-store recall and safety advisory for approximately 678,000 sets of Chillers Sticks distributed in connection with a Jell-O instant pudding promotion. The plastic Chillers Sticks may break, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Kraft has received 71 reports of the Chillers Sticks breaking. Kraft is not aware of any injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The red or purple Chillers Sticks, measuring three inches long, are used to make frozen Jell-O Pudding treats. An outside supplier manufactured the sticks, which were packaged in sets of six. Kraft distributed the sticks nationwide through an 800-number and supermarkets from early June through mid-July 1996 as part of a promotion for Jell-O pudding. Consumers should immediately discard the Chillers Sticks. If consumers need further information, they should call Kraft at (800) 433-9363. Kraft Foods has recalled the Chillers Sticks from store shelves and will no longer distribute the sticks. All Jell-O Instant Pudding mix is safe and is not affected by this recall. Jell-O Instant Pudding recipes can be prepared and consumed without Chillers Sticks.
August 17, 1995 Release # 95-157 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, American Harvest Inc. of Chaska, Minn., is announcing a repair program for 56,843 food dehydrators. The heating element in the food dehydrators can overheat, presenting a fire hazard.American Harvest is aware of three recent incidents in which the heating element overheated. CPSC and American Harvest are not aware of any injuries involving this product.The recall program involves three Snackmaster models: 2200/FD-30, 2400/FD-50, and 2400T/FD-50T. The serial numbers on the bottom of the base of the recalled appliances have the first two digits 59 with B, C, D, F, G, H or J as the third digit, and ZB, ZC, ZD, ZF or ZH as the fourth and fifth digits. The recall also includes Snackmaster dehydrators with white or cream colored base covers that have been serviced since October 1994. The Snackmaster Jr. FD-20, and Gardenmaster FD-1000 are not affected by this recall.The round, white plastic appliances measure 13 inches in diameter with a two-inch thick base and a white plastic lid. The base is labeled "American Harvest Snackmaster Dehydrator." The base is stacked with two or four 1.25-inch deep trays with holes in the center. Each tray contains a white plastic screen on which fruit, vegetables, or meat can be dried. The Model FD-30 is packaged with 2 trays and the Model FD-50 and the Model FD- 50T are packaged with 4 trays. The FD-30 and the FD-50 have a gray plastic dial on the base which adjusts to various temperatures. The FD-50T has a digital read-out panel on the base with green rubber buttons for setting drying times and temperatures.The dehydrators were sold nationwide at leading retailers between January and August 1995 for up to $110. They were packaged in a box labelled in part, "American Harvest Snackmaster Dehydrator... As seen on TV... Fastest Most Even Drying... Made in USA..."To promote consumer participation in this product repair program, the company will return each repaired food dehydrator with 2 free Jerky spice packets. In addition, each repaired unit will have its warranty extended for an additional 12 months.Consumers with the recalled food dehydrators should stop using them and call American Harvest at (800) 624-2949. American Harvest will help consumers determine whether their Snackmaster is a part of this recall and will arrange to repair the unit by replacing its base cover for free
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
January 19, 1995 Release # 95-062 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, the Singer Sewing Company of Edison, N.J., recalled strainer baskets on about 767,000 of its "Juice Giant Electric Juicers," models 774 and 774B. The strainer baskets on these models can break apart while in use, causing the juicer's plastic upper cover to also break. Broken parts of the strainer basket and plastic cover may explode from the juicer, possibly injuring people nearby.The recalled juicers, imported from China, sold in retail stores nationwide from October 1991 to December 1993 for about $60. To date, there have been 24 reports of the model 774 strainer basket breaking apart, resulting in at least 17 injuries.Consumers should stop using the juicer models 774 and 774B and immediately discard or destroy them. The firm is no longer in business and therefore a remedy is no longer available
December 20, 1995 Release # 95-049 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Just Toys Inc. of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 168,000 Quick N' Easy Micro-Bake Cake Sets for Kids , covered baking chambers for microwave ovens that may pose a potential fire hazard. Just Toys has received at least 175 complaints of Micro-Bake overheating, burning, smoking, or melting inside the microwave oven while baking. In some cases, consumers reported damage to their microwave oven. In one instance, an adult reported burning her hands as she attempted to put out the fire while removing the Micro-Bake from her microwave.Just Toys modified the cake set beginning on Nov. 7, 1994, to prevent overheating and burning. The company will exchange all Micro Bake cake sets produced prior to Nov. 7 for a new one free of charge.The cake baking set, marketed for children ages eight and older and designed for use in home microwave ovens, includes an enclosed, white plastic baking chamber that holds a small metal cake pan.The Micro-Bake sets sold nationwide for about $20 in toy and discount stores beginning in August 1994. Consumers should stop using the Micro-Bake immediately and call Paul Nawrocki at (212) 645-1515 x. 107 for help in identifying the recalled products and for exchange information
September 30, 1994 Release # 94-131 Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), KRUPS North America Inc. of Closter, N.J., is recalling the strainer baskets and lids on about 150,000 model number 290 "VitaMini" vegetable/fruit juice extractors. The strainer baskets on these juice extractors can break while in use, possibly injuring people nearby. To date, KRUPS has received 14 reports from across the country of shattering or ejecting lids resulting in at least six lacerations.The juice extractors were sold nationwide for about $40 to $75 each in department and specialty stores from June 1990 to May 1994.As of June 1, 1994, KRUPS began shipping modified "VitaMini" juice extractors to retailers. The modified juice extractors, which are re-designed to prevent the lid from shattering or ejecting, can be identified by the box labeled "NEW! IMPROVED STRAINER AND LID." Strainer baskets on the new units have the letters "ABS" and numerals embossed in the plastic of the basket. Washing the basket in extremely hot water, in a dishwasher, or with harsh detergent can result in the basket being so weakened that it can come apart during use.Consumers who purchased model number 290 "VitaMini" juice extractors before June 1, 1994, should immediately stop using the juice extractor, discard the strainer basket and lid, and call KRUPS consumer service at 1-800-526-5377 for free delivery of a modified strainer basket and lid
August 1, 1994 Release # 94-110 PRODUCT: About 2,200 "Baby Snack" and about 3,300 "Boat and Trailer" toy sets sold nationwide between January 1993 and June 1994. The Baby Snack set has the following toys: two bottles, a dish, a bottle cleaner, a spoon, and three empty boxes of make-believe baby food. The Boat and Trailer set has the following plastic toys: a car, a trailer, a boat, and two figures (a boy and a girl).PROBLEM: The sets have small parts that are a choking risk to young children.WHAT TO DO: Take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information call (800) 347-9494.Washington, DC - CPSC, Star Sales Company Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 "Baby Snack" and 3,300 "Boat and Trailer" toy sets.Kentucky's Product Safety Branch reported to CPSC that these toys are choking hazards to children under age three. CPSC testing confirmed that the caps on the baby bottles in the Baby Snack sets and the figures in the Boat and Trailer sets are small enough to choke young children.The toy sets which were imported from China, and sold nationwide from January 1993 to June 1994 at independent toy and retail stores for $1.99 each.The Baby Snack set contains the following toys: two baby bottles with twist-off nipples and caps, a pink tri- sectional dish, a bottle cleaner, a spoon, and three empty boxes of make-believe baby food. The Boat and Trailer set contains the following toys (all plastic): a car, a trailer, a boat, and two small figures (one boy and one girl).Each set comes packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard back. The snack set is labeled, in part, "...Baby Snack Set...made in China...No 1231." The boat and trailer set is labeled, in part, "Boat and Trailer...made in Hong Kong...No 9882."The toys should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Star Sales Company Inc. at (800) 347-9494 or write the company at 1803 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37901.Neither CPSC nor Star Sales Company Inc. is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
May 26, 1994 Release # 94-082 PRODUCT: 7,000 blister packs each containing four pairs of "Candy Filled Funglasses" distributed by Sansom, Inc. The funglasses were sold nationwide by Lionel Leisure stores and other retail toy stores from January 1993 through December 1993. PROBLEM: The funglass frames are made of 7/8 inch clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off presenting a choking hazard to children under the age of three. WHAT TO DO: Take the funglasses away from young children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores, which have gone out of business, may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased for a refund or mailed to Sansom. Sansom, Incorporated's address is 1530 Locust Street, #15F, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Tim Rolland at (800) 776-4386. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sansom, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, is voluntarily recalling 7,000 blister packs containing four "Candy Filled Funglasses," model number 180. These blister packs were mistakenly labeled as "SAFE FOR ALL AGES." During routine CPSC testing, the end caps separated from the funglasses presenting potential choking hazards to young children under the age of three. The sunglass frames are made from 7/8" clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off. The label on the blister pack in part reads: "4-PIECE PARTY PACK, Fun-Time™, DISTRIBUTED BY SANSOM, INC., . . . ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO." The funglasses were distributed nationwide at Lionel Leisure Stores and other retail toy stores from January 1993 through December 1993. The funglasses sold for $2.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the funglasses away from children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased or mailed to Sansom for a refund. The address for Sansom, Inc. is 1530 Locust Street, #15F, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Tim Rolland toll- free at: (800) 776-4386. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury to children under the age of three. The new version of the funglasses, which is currently on the market, is labeled for "Ages 3 and Up" and carries a warning about the small parts contained in the product. The incorrectly labeled funglasses were identified by U.S. Customs in Eagle Pass, TX during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction
March 3, 1994 Release # 94-042 PRODUCT: Approximately 2,000 one-pint bottles of "Beef-Iron and Wine" liquid dietary supplement distributed through health food and nutrition stores nationwide from January 1, 1993 through December 1, 1993 by Metro International Distributors, Inc. PROBLEM: The recalled bottles lack child-resistant packaging. A child could accidentally ingest too much iron at one time, leading to serious illness or death. WHAT TO DO: Return unused portions of the recalled product to the place of purchase for a replacement bottle with child-resistant packaging or for a full refund. For more information consumers may call Metro International Distributors, Inc. at 1-800-851-2342. WASHINGTON, DC --- CPSC, Metro International Distributors, Inc., Carlstadt, NJ is voluntarily recalling its "Beef-Iron and Wine" liquid dietary supplement. Because of its iron content, Beef-Iron and Wine must be sold in child-resistant packaging to comply with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recalled bottles lack child-resistant packaging. A child could accidentally ingest too much iron at one time, leading to serious illness or death. The recalled Beef-Iron and Wine was sold in brown plastic bottles with white screw-on plastic caps. Each bottle contains 16 fluid ounces (1 pint) of liquid product with 112 milligrams (mg) of iron per the recommended dose of three tablespoons. The bottle is labeled "Beef-Iron and Wine *** Hematinic *** Alcohol 10% by volume *** 16 FL. OZ. (1 PINT)." The label also reads, "DISTRIBUTED BY METRO INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC., 217 Washington Avenue-A, Carlstadt, N.J. 07072." This recall applies to Beef-Iron and Wine packaged in containers with white conventional screw-on caps. It does not include any other iron-containing products manufactured by Metro International Distributors, Inc. Approximately 2,000 bottles of the recalled iron product were sold to consumers through retail health food and nutrition stores nationwide between January 1, 1993 and December 1, 1993. Neither Metro International Distributors, Inc. nor the Commission is aware of any poisoning incidents due to the Beef-Iron and Wine liquid supplement. However, the Commission is aware of several ingestions and at least 25 deaths since 1990 from other iron-containing products, as reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. Consumers should immediately return unused portions of any bottles of the recalled Beef-Iron and Wine liquid to the store where purchased. They will receive a replacement bottle with child-resistant packaging or a full refund. Consumers may call Metro International's toll-free number 1- 800-851-2342 for more information. CPSC became aware of the packaging problem through its ongoing poison prevention packaging inspection program. CPSC enforces the requirement that any dietary supplement containing an equivalent of 250 mg or more of iron per package must have child-resistant packaging. 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 mission 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 13, 1993 Release # 94-018 PRODUCT: "Sweda Juice Factory" electric juicers sold at Jamesway and Caldor retailers after April 1, 1992. About 6,000 juicers are believed to be affected. PROBLEM: If the juicer is not reassembled properly after cleaning, during use the plastic upper body may possibly malfunction, causing injury to consumers nearby. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the juicers and call Telebrands at 1-800-269-1572 for complete instructions on how and where to return the juicer with proof of purchase for full refund of purchase price and postage. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Telebrands of Roanoke, VA is voluntarily recalling Sweda Juice Factory electric juicers. This recall is limited only to the Sweda Juice Factory electric juicers made in China and sold at Jamesway and Caldor retailers after April 1, 1992. If the juicer is not reassembled properly after cleaning, during use the unit may malfunction causing the plastic upper body to shatter, possibly causing injury to consumers nearby. Telebrands is aware of eight incidents of malfunctions that have resulted in five injuries to users. The injuries include cuts and bruises to the face, arm, and chest area of the body and lacerations requiring stitches. Approximately 6,000 electric juicers were sold by Jamesway and Caldor nationwide. The juicer sells in the range of $29.99 to $49.99. Consumers should stop using the juicers and call Telebrands at 973-227-8777 or 800-777-4034 Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time for complete instructions on how and where to return the product with proof of purchase for full refund of purchase price and postage. 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
April 29, 1993 Release # 93-065 PRODUCT: "Popper" promotional toy in Quaker's Cap'n Crunch, Crunchberries and Peanut Butter Crunch cereals. The "popper" toy is packed in 8.3 million cereal packages distributed nationwide. PROBLEM: Thirty-six injuries, such as bruised or bloodshot eyes, when children used the toy by applying it to the face or eye, which creates suction. WHAT TO DO: Discard the "popper" toy immediately. The cereal can still be eaten. WASHINGTON, DC -- The Quaker Oats Company, CPSC, voluntarily stopped the sale of 15 and 16-ounce packages of Cap'n Crunch, Crunchberries and Peanut Butter Crunch cereals containing a "popper" toy as a premium following reports of eye injuries to children. The company received 36 reports in recent days involving injuries to children, such as bruised or bloodshot eyes. In all cases, children used the toy in a manner not intended by applying it to the face or eye, which creates suction. The company reported these incidents to CPSC. Consumers who purchased Cap'n Crunch cereal containing the "popper" premium should discard the toy as a safety precaution. Consumers with questions may contact Quaker Oats at 1-800-258-5400. The "popper" is a two-inch half-sphere which gets its name by "popping" back to its original shape after being inverted and placed on a flat surface. The "popper" premium was packed in 8.3 million boxes of Cap'n Crunch, of which approximately 6.8 million are in customer warehouses, on store shelves or in consumers' homes. The company informed retailers nationwide to remove from store shelves packages containing the "popper" premium. A company spokesman said that the cereal itself is safe to eat. Media inquiries for Quaker Oats can be directed to Ronald Bottrell at 312-222-7388
May 26, 1992 Release # 92-085 PRODUCT: 11,616 Fish-Style Jolly Rattles (article 84567) sold at Midwest and East Coast Everything's A Dollar stores from November 17, 1991 to November 23,1991. The rattles sold for $1.00 each. PROBLEM: Beads inside the rattle may separate posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Take the rattles away from young children immediately and discard or destroy these products. Firm is out of business. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Everything's A Dollar, Inc., of Milwaukee, WI is voluntarily recalling 11,616 Fish Style Jolly Rattles (article 84567). When CPSC tested the Jolly Rattle in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, three rings (on a rod between the fish's mouth and tail) and the beads inside the rattle separated, posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young children. The Jolly Rattle is a circular, fish-shaped plastic rattle containing beads and three colored discs on a rod. The rattle comes in a variety of colors, and measures 3-1/2 inches in diameter. It has an opening at the top of the fish's back which creates a handle for small hands to hold. The rattle is sold in a cardboard-backed blister package, with a label on the front of the cardboard backing which reads in part: " . . . JOLLY RATTLE, ART.84567, MADE IN CHINA." The Jolly Rattle, imported by Everything's A Dollar, was sold on the East Coast and in the Midwest exclusively at 73 Everything's A Dollar retail stores from November 17, 1991 to November 23, 1991. The rattle sold for a retail price of $1.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the rattles away from young children immediately and discard or destroy these products. Firm is out of business. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. However, this voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Chicago, IL, during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. The 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