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Household product and furniture recalls including beds, chairs, cleaning supplies, and outdoor equipment. Home safety alerts.
July 29, 1993 Release # 93-098 PRODUCT: Model 21-01-027 high chair/youth chair manufactured by Peg Perego, U.S.A. Models involved in this repair program have a white molded seat and were produced between March 11, 1992 and March 26, 1993. A total of 20,846 products are involved in this repair program and carry the manufacturing codes 430311 through 440327. The manufacturing code is on a label affixed to the underside of the high chair/youth chair and also on the carton. PROBLEM: The single buckle that secures the leg strap under the high chair seat needs to be replaced. The original leg strap could be pulled through the slot in the seat which would enable a child to fall from the high chair. WHAT TO DO: For a free replacement leg strap, or assistance in identifying the products that need a new strap call 1-800-728-2108. WASHINGTON, DC -- Peg Perego, U.S.A., Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, and CPSC urge consumers who purchased Peg Perego's Model 21-01-027 high chair/youth chair to call 1-800-728-2108 for a free replacement leg strap. The replacement leg strap will prevent the leg strap from being pulled through the slot in the seat which would enable a child to fall from the high chair. There were three reported incidents of the leg strap pulling through the frame of the high chair. Only those models with a white molded seat, produced between March 11, 1992 and March 26, 1993, carrying manufacturing codes 430311 through 440327 are involved. The manufacturing code is on a label affixed to the underside of the high chair/youth chair and also on the carton. If you have a high chair with a gray molded seat, disregard this notice. High chairs with gray molded seats are not involved in this repair program. Look under the high chair seat at the buckle that secures the leg strap. If it is 2 inches by 3/8 inch and there is a single buckle, the leg strap needs to be replaced. A total of 20,846 high chairs were produced with the leg strap described above and shipped to retailers nationwide from March 11, 1992 to March 26, 1993. To obtain a FREE replacement leg strap, or assistance in identifying high chairs that need a new strap, call 1-800-728-2108. Peg Perego will send a replacement leg strap and instructions for easy installation. CPSC is announcing this repair program 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
JULY 14, 1993 Release # 93-093 PRODUCT: Certain Lawn-Boy 1988 and 1989 model lawnmowers. (List of affected models follows.) PROBLEM: The gas tanks on the mowers may split along the seams, leaking gasoline. The leaking gasoline presents a fire hazard. WHAT TO DO: Mowers purchased after September 1, 1989 should have the tank replaced immediately. Those mowers purchased prior to September 1, 1989 should be regularly inspected for leaks and if a leak should actually occur, the tank should be replaced. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, The Toro Company, Bloomington, MN, acting on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lawn-Boy, Inc., is voluntarily recalling gasoline tanks on some Lawn-Boy 1988 and 1989 model lawnmowers. The seams of the gas tanks may split, presenting a fire hazard from leaking gasoline. The repair program includes the following eleven lawn mower models with serial numbers having the first four characters in the range F273-H241: 4262 8073AE L21ZSNA 7073 L21ZSN L20ZPR 7073A L21ZPN L20PRA 8073 L21ZPNA Customers owning one of the models listed above purchased since September 1, 1989 should contact their local Lawn-Boy service dealer to have the fuel tank replaced at no charge. Customers who have previously had their fuel tank replaced should disregard this notice. Customers owning one of these models purchased before September 1, 1989 should inspect the mower for leaking gas at every use and not store the mower with the tank more than half full. If a leak is found, these customers should move the mower to an open area and arrange to return their mowers to a Lawn-Boy service dealer for a free tank replacement. Customers experiencing difficulties locating a service dealer can contact Lawn-Boy at 1-800-526-6937 for the location of a nearby dealer. The Toro Company has received numerous reports of leaking tanks, and one fire. There have been no injuries reported. Toro implemented an inspection program in April, 1991 and over 26,000 tanks have been replaced to date on the affected models. Toro believes that most defective tanks on mowers purchased before September 1, 1989 have already leaked and been replaced. Approximately 160,000 of the affected lawnmowers were sold nationwide from 1988 to the present by Lawn-Boy dealers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as a part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
July 6, 1993 Release # 93-089 PRODUCT: 52-inch "A" frame pool ladders manufactured by Delair Group, Inc. The affected ladders are model numbers X4932-01 and X4932-06. PROBLEM: When pressure is applied, the handrails of the ladders may bend outward, creating a gap between the handrail and the side plate. This gap allows room for fingers or hands to become caught and injured. WHAT TO DO: Consumers with these ladders should call 1-800-235-0185 to receive replacement parts that will connect the sideplate to the handrails; this will prevent a gap from forming. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Delair Group, Inc., Delair, NJ, is reissuing notice of a repair program for their 52-inch "A" frame pool ladders, model numbers X4932-01 and X4932-06. When pressure is applied to the handrails of the ladder, the handrails can bend outward, creating a gap between the handrail and side plate. This gap allows room for fingers or hands to become caught and injured. With the new pool season here, Delair is reissuing this notice to alert owners of the affected ladders who have not responded to the previous notice. Delair Group, Inc. received a total of 10 consumer reports of children's fingers or hands being caught in the ladders since the ladders were first distributed in April 1990. Injuries included minor scrapes, severe lacerations, and a severed tendon. Approximately 7,500 pool ladders were distributed from April 1990 through October 1, 1991. The ladders were sold by Delair under the "Patriot" trade name to swimming pool supply distributors and retailers predominantly in the eastern United States. The Patriot trademark is not affixed to the ladder. However, consumers can identify the affected ladders, model numbers X4932-01 and X4932-06, by checking the model numbers listed on the instruction sheets included with the ladders' packaging. Consumers who purchased the affected pool ladders will be sent two new ladder sideplates, two new handrails, and instructions on how to install the parts. The replacement parts are designed to connect the sideplates to the handrails. This will prevent a gap from forming when pressure is exerted on the handrail. Consumers who purchased the affected pool ladders but have not already received replacement parts from Delair Group, Inc. may write to Patriot Manufacturing Co., 8600 River Road, Delair, NJ 08110. Consumers should give their name, address, phone number, the date they purchased the pool ladder, and enclose a copy of the sales receipt or a photo of the ladder for positive identification. Consumers may also call the company's customer service department at 1-800-235-0185. CPSC is announcing this repair program 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 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC'S jurisdiction
MARCH 29, 1993 Release # 93-055 PRODUCT: Approximately 50,000 "3-in-1 Construction Tables," model 3630, sold without chairs and model 3632, sold with two matching chairs by Brik Toy Company. The tables under recall were sold between August 1, 1992 and November 2, 1992. No affected models are still being sold. PROBLEM: The tables under recall have red or black vinyl plastic caps under the table frame that may separate and present a choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Examine the table to determine whether the unit has the red or black vinyl plastic caps, and if so, remove the vinyl caps at once. For more information about this recall and to receive a replacement table frame that will permit the legs to be stored underneath the table, consumers may call BRIK Toy Company at 1-800-438-2745. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIK Toy Company of Houston, TX is voluntarily recalling approximately 50,000 "3-in-1 Construction Tables" model 3630 (3-in-1 Construction Table only) and model 3632 (3-in-1 Construction Table with two chairs). The tables under recall may have red or black vinyl plastic caps under the table frame to hold the legs in place while being shipped or stored. During CPSC testing, the caps separated from the tables presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. Neither CPSC nor BRIK Toy Company is aware of any injuries resulting from the vinyl caps being removed from the table frame. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous tables were reported to CPSC by BRIK Toy Company following a consumer notifying the company that a problem existed. The 3-in-1 Construction Table is a yellow plastic child's table with a red insert for the top. The table is supported by four removable plastic legs. The table measures 17 inches by 20 inches wide and is 19-1/2 inches tall. The name "BRIK" is embossed on the table's edge. The label on the box in which the table was sold reads in part: "3-in-1 Construction Table" and "Manufactured by BRIK Toy Company Houston, Texas 77057." The tables under recall were distributed nationwide between August 1, 1992 and November 2, 1992 to retail chains, discount, hardware and toy stores. The models sold for between $40.00 and $60.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the tables away from young children immediately and examine the tables to determine whether their units have the red or black vinyl plastic caps, and if so, to remove the vinyl caps at once and call BRIK Toy Company at 1-800-438-2745 to receive a free replacement frame that will permit the legs to be stored underneath the table. The table may be used by children without the caps. Tables currently in stock at retail stores and all tables manufactured after November 2, 1992 have been redesigned with no vinyl plastic caps under the table frame. Consumers who have returned a registration card from the table they purchased will be contacted by letter from BRIK Toy Company. For more information about this recall, consumers may call BRIK Toy Company at 1-800-438-2745 or may write to the company at 2630 Fountain View #218, Houston, TX 77057. CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdicition
MARCH 17, 1993 Release # 93-052 WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC today is unilaterally warning consumers that certain inexpensive, upholstered, metal framed stacking chairs, manufactured and distributed by Flanders Industries, Inc. of Fort Smith, Arkansas from 1970 until 1985, may collapse during use. Flanders reportedly manufactured and distributed approximately one million of this commonly used type stacking chair prior to 1985. No other Flanders' products are involved in this warning. Flanders has informed CPSC that it has had reports of 26 incidents in which it is alleged that such a chair manufactured by Flanders collapsed. The Commission staff believes that the incidents occurred when the chairs broke in the area where the legs are joined to the frame. The failures reportedly cause the chair to collapse as the seat and leg sections separate. Several of the alleged injuries resulting from such collapse reportedly involve fractured bones and serious injuries to the back. These stacking chairs are inexpensive upholstered vinyl material with metal frames. They may be used by the public in various settings including hotels, offices and restaurants. In most cases, the chairs involved in known incidents of failure were in use for approximately five to 10 years prior to failure and may not have been regularly inspected for metal fatigue or damage which may occur as a result of normal wear and tear or abnormal abuse. Since the users of these chairs are constantly changing, a user will have no advance warning that a chair is defective and about to collapse. Since other manufacturers' stacking chairs may be of similar design and construction, CPSC urges owners of all stacking chairs to inspect the chairs thoroughly on a routine basis. Flanders has informed CPSC that it has evidence of other manufacturers' similar chairs collapsing after extended use and abuse. Moreover, since identification of the manufacturer of a particular chair may be difficult after the chair has been in use over a significant period of time, owners are urged to inspect all chairs similar to those which are the subject of this warning. The estimated one million chairs manufactured and distributed by Flanders constitutes a small percentage of the number of stacking chairs manufactured and distributed by the industry over the years. These chairs may be inspected by using an easily obtainable three or four power magnifying glass, periodically checking for any cracking or separation around the area of the welds which join the seat and leg frame sections. The smallest visible crack or separation indicates that damage has begun. If damage is discovered, the chair should be immediately replaced or repaired. CPSC is issuing this warning 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. The following is Flanders' position: Flanders Industries emphatically denies that any of its chairs failed as a result of any defect in the chair. Flanders made over one million stacking chairs which are identical to chairs still manufactured today by other companies. All of the chairs manufactured by Flanders are now at least eight years old, and many are over 20 years old. The 26 chairs which have been reported to have collapsed have been viewed by Flanders and the company believes that all of those that collapsed had been subjected to severe overuse and abuse. Flanders states that it made a strong, high quality chair which sold for $14.00, but that no product, including these chairs, is indestructible, particularly when subjected to overuse and abuse. Flanders cites the low percentage of reported collapse of their chairs (.0026%) as evidence of the high quality of those chairs manufactured by Flanders during the 15 years it engaged in the manufacture of stacking chairs. Flanders also states that the chairs in question were manufactured in compliance with the only safety standards which existed for the chair at the time of manufacture and emphasizes that those standards are the same that exist for the manufacture of these chairs today. Those standards, published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) were adopted by ANSI from standards promulgated by the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturer's Association (BIFMA) and such standards were issued in conjunction with and with the approval of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC does not deny that these standards are the only safety standards in existence applicable to these chairs and that the Flanders' chairs comply with the standards. Flanders believes that the CPSC has adopted a posture that all products should be designed to tolerate unlimited abuse and overuse and that such a standard is unreasonable on its face. Flanders would join with the CPSC in urging all owners of these chairs (or for that matter, any product) to conduct regular inspections in order to assure themselves that the product they are using is not worn out. In the event the inspection reveals problems which cause the owner concern, the owner should take immediate and appropriate steps to remove the product from service and either repair or discard the product
January 11, 1993Release #93-036 PRODUCT: Bunk beds sold in 1985 and 1986 at Aaron Furniture and Mattress Company of Oakland, CA. The beds are darkly stained pine, with a built-in ladder on the head or foot board. They are 80 inches long, 60 inches high and 44 inches wide. PROBLEM: According to CPSC, bunk beds purchased from the company in 1985 and 1986 have too much space between guard rails and side rails, too much space between the end of the mattress and head or footboards, and the beds lack mattress supports, adequate cautionary labeling and instruction manuals as required by a voluntary industry standard. The bunk beds have been implicated in the death of an eight- month-old boy. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who bought the beds from Aaron furniture and Mattress Company of Oakland during 1985 and 1986, or consumers who are not sure where they bought their bunk beds, should check to make sure the mattress fits snugly in the bed frame. There should be no more than 1- l/2 inches of space between the mattress edge and the frame edge when the mattress is pushed up against a corner of the bed frame. WASHINGTON, DC -- Following a child's death in California, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today issued a warning to parents who purchased bunk beds from Aaron Furniture and Mattress Company of Oakland, CA. According to CPSC, bunk beds purchased from the company in 1985 and 1986 have too much space between guard rails and side rails, too much space between the end of the mattress and head or footboards, and the beds lack mattress supports, adequate cautionary labeling and instruction manuals as required by a voluntary industry standard. CPSC learned of the bed's design deficiencies while investigating the death an of eight-month-old Oakland boy who became trapped between the mattress and the headboard. The large amount of space between the mattress and the headboard allowed passage of his body, but his head became entrapped. According to CPSC, the mattress was standard twin bed size, but the inside measurements of the bunk bed frame were too large for the mattress. The style of bed involved in the fatality was manufactured exclusively for Aaron Furniture and Mattress Company by Pacific Cascade Distributing of Redding, CA. Both firms went out of business in 1990. The affected bunk beds are made of darkly stained pine with 4-inch by 4-inch corner posts consisting of two "2 x 4's" nailed together. This construction appears to be unique to this bunk bed. The beds have a built-in ladder on the head or footboard. The outside dimensions of the bed are 80 inches long, 60 inches high by 44 inches wide. The beds sold for $40 to $100 each. The affected bunk beds have an expected useful product life of up to 15 years. Consumers who bought a bunk bed from Aaron Furniture and Mattress Company of Oakland during 1985 and 1986, or consumers who are not sure where they bought their bunk beds, should check to make sure the mattress fits snugly in the bed frame. There should be no more than 1-1/2 inches of space between the mattress edge and the frame edge when the mattress is pushed up against a corner of the bed frame. CPSC is issuing this warning 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 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
October 27, 1992 Release # 93-008 PRODUCT: Cable connectors of Toro and Lunalite brand outdoor lighting system 12-volt power packs. Affected Toro replacement power packs are 118-48, 118-DT, 118-IR, 160-IR, 52945, 52998, 52999, 52925, and 52927. Certain Lunalite original power packs rated at 108 or 118 watts distributed in 1986 and 1987 are affected. PROBLEM: Corrosion of the cable connectors could cause overheating and melting of the wire insulation, possibly resulting in a short-circuit and fire. WHAT TO DO: Toro is offering owners of affected products a repair kit. For more information, call 1-800-321-8676. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, the Toro Company of Bloomington, MN today announced a repair program for the cable connectors of approximately 25,000 Toro and Lunalite brand outdoor lighting system 12-volt power packs. Toro found that corrosion of these cable connectors could cause overheating and melting of the wire insulation, possibly resulting in a short circuit and a fire if combustible materials were nearby. Toro informed CPSC of 26 overheating or fire incidents that were reported to the company by April 1992. None of these reported incidents resulted in injury. The repair program includes the following nine Toro replacement power pack models distributed since January 1988: 118-48, 118-DT, 118-IR, 160-IR, 52945, 52998, 52999, 52925, and 52927. Toro original equipment is not affected. Also involved are certain Lunalite original power packs rated at 108 or 118 watts distributed in 1986 and 1987. These Lunalite power packs have a wiring connector located between the power pack and the first light. The Toro and Lunalite brand power packs were sold nationwide by a variety of retailers and Toro for $35 to $45. Each power pack is designed to be installed on the outside wall of a house or garage near an electrical receptacle. The cable and one or more cable connectors for the outdoor lights are located below the power pack and on the ground. Owners can identify potentially defective cable connectors by checking the back of the Toro replacement power pack for one of the above listed model numbers, or for the Lunalite brand name on the front of the original power pack with the 108 or 118 watt rating on the back and a wiring connector between the power pack and the first light. Consumers with affected units should call Toro at 1-800-321-8676. Toro will send owners installation instructions and a repair kit. For questions about installation, owners may call Toro at 1-612-887-7399. Owners should disregard this notice if they have already replaced their cable connectors with a Toro repair kit. CPSC is announcing this repair program as part of its mission to protect the public from the 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
September 30, 1992 Release # 92-139 Aluminum Two-Step Ladder Recalled By Super Young Industrial Co., Ltd. PRODUCT: Super Young Industrial Co., Ltd. two-step aluminum ladder distributed by retailers before December 1989. The affected ladders can be identified by an "SYC" mark on their hinges and by vertical grid lines running across the ladders' steps. PROBLEM: CPSC has reports of the ladder's first step collapsing or tearing from its frame. Such incidents have allegedly resulted in lacerations, broken bones, muscle strains and back injuries. WHAT TO DO: Call 1-800-288-9315 for information on how to ship the ladder back to Super Young with prepaid shipping. Owners of affected ladders who ship back the ladders will receive a refund of the shipping cost and up to one-half of the purchase price, or $5.00 if owners have no proof of purchase. WASHINGTON, DC -- Super Young Industrial Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced the recall of its aluminum two-step ladder distributed by retailers in the United States prior to November 1989. This recall program is being undertaken after reports that the aluminum ladder's first step collapses or tears from its frame. The CPSC has information that falls from such ladders allegedly caused lacerations, broken bones, muscle strains and back injuries.Approximately one million of these ladders were imported into the United States from 1985 to 1989 and sold to stores such as Ace Hardware, Channel and Builders Emporium. In December 1989, Super Young began marketing a safer model ladder made of steel. Only Super Young aluminum ladders are involved in this recall. The aluminum ladder can be identified by an "SYC" mark located on the hinge of the ladder and by vertical grid lines that run across both steps of the ladder. CPSC urges consumers not to use this ladder. Consumers should mail their aluminum ladders (shipping costs will be refunded) to: Super Young, c/o Collins International Co., Ltd., 16-00 Route 208, Fair Lawn, New Jersey 07410. No proof of purchase is necessary. If a consumer has the original or a copy of the purchase receipt or other proof of the price paid, however, that should also be included. When the recalled ladder is received by Super Young, it will refund the postage and $5.00, representing one-half the average purchase price, or one-half the actual price paid (if more than $10.00) as shown by the purchase receipt. Consumers may call 1-800-288-9315 with any questions about this recall. Before returning the aluminum ladders, owners should be certain that they are the aluminum ladders involved in this recall. Super Young will not issue a refund unless the aluminum ladder has the "SYC" mark and the vertical grid lines across the steps.While Super Young does not believe any safety hazard exists from these ladders, the recall is being conducted to meet the concerns expressed by the CPSC. 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 11, 1992 Release # 92-090 PRODUCT: Certain system 425 and 525 airless paint sprayers byWagner Spray Tech Corporation that were distributed between March 1990 and July 1991. PROBLEM: The motor of the sprayer may catch fire if exposed to fumes from flammable solvents or coatings. Six flare-up incidents have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Call Wagner toll-free at 1-800-328-8251 extension 7170 for information and instructions regarding service centers that will make necessary modifications to the motor. WASHINGTON, DC -- Wagner Spray Tech Corporation of Minneapolis, MN, is voluntarily modifying certain system 425 and 525 airless paint sprayers to correct a problem that could result in motor fires. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there is a potential for the motor of the sprayer to catch fire if exposed to fumes from highly flammable coatings or solvents used in painting or cleanup. The modification program covers 17,754 units that were manufactured and distributed between March 1990 and July 1991. These products were involved in six flare-ups. No injuries were reported. CPSC was informed of these incidents by Wagner. The modification program includes the 425 system, model numbers 0288048 and 0270001 (serial numbers from C900648 through G912544); and the 525 system, model numbers 0288054 and 0270002 (serial numbers from C900648 through G912544). The Wagner paint spray systems were sold in retail outlets, including home center stores, at suggested retail prices of $350 for the 425 systems and $480 for the 525 systems. Consumers who own these paint sprayers should stop using the products immediately and call Wagner toll-free at 1-800-328-8251 ext. 7170. The company will provide additional information and instructions regarding service centers that will make necessary modifications to the motor. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 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 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 9, 1992 Release # 92-095 PRODUCT: Yazoo "high wheel" gasoline powered walk-behind lawn mowers, manufactured and purchased since June 1982. The mowers were sold through retailers in the southern, southeastern, and northeastern United States. PROBLEM: The mowers were intended for commercial use and were not equipped with a blade control device. As a result, consumers who may have purchased the mowers may be injured from contact with the rotating mower blade. WHAT TO DO: Yazoo is no longer in the mower business. Repairs are no longer available. Consumers should not use the product. WASHINGTON, DC -- As the summer lawn mowing season swings into gear, Yazoo Manufacturing Company, Jackson, MS, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is again announcing a safety modification program for certain models of its commercial "high wheel" gasoline powered walk-behind lawn mowers purchased by consumers since June 1982. The safety modification program was originally announced in a December 1991 press release. These lawn mowers are not equipped with a blade control device that stops the blade within three seconds after release of the controls, as required for consumer mowers by CPSC's Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers. As a result, consumers may be injured from contact with the rotating mower blade. The lawn mowers were manufactured beginning in 1982 and involve the following push and self-propelled big wheel models: S22B, P22B, P22W, S22W, S24B, P24B, P24W, S24W, S26B and S26W. The mowers are labeled with a bright yellow decal that states: "NOTICE. THIS MOWER DOES NOT MEET CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. COMMERCIAL USE ONLY." These mowers have a suggested retail price of between $750.00 and $900.00 and were sold to retailers in the southern, southeastern and northeastern United States. Although the lawn mowers were intended for sale to commercial operators, Yazoo and CPSC are concerned that a number of mowers have been purchased by consumers. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any consumer injuries resulting from the lack of a blade control device on these mowers. Yazoo is no longer manufacturing any high wheel lawn mowers without a three-second blade-stopping mechanism. The company will voluntarily modify those lawn mowers that were purchased by consumers since June 1982, the effective date of the lawn mower standard. This modification program covers only those lawn mowers purchased by consumers for their personal use and does not include lawn mowers purchased for industrial, commercial, or professional uses. The company has developed a kit consisting of a blade brake and engine-stopping device that will be installed on the lawn mowers to make the blade stop within the required three seconds after release of the controls. Yazoo has previously informed its dealers that these mowers are only to be sold to commercial users. Yazoo also has initiated a certification program to ensure that the remaining mowers in inventory are sold only to commercial customers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this safety modification program 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
MAY 29, 1992 Release # 92-089 Delair Group, Inc. Offers Replacement Parts For Certain "A" Frame Pool Ladders PRODUCT: 52-inch "A" frame pool ladders manufactured by Delair Group, Inc. The affected ladders are model numbers X4932-01 and X4932-06. PROBLEM: When pressure is applied, the handrails of the ladders may bend outward, creating a gap between the handrail and the side plate. This gap allows room for fingers or hands to become caught and injured. WHAT TO DO: Consumers with these ladders should call 1-800-235-0185 to receive replacement parts that will connect the sideplate to the handrails; this will prevent a gap from forming. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Delair Group, Inc. of Delair, NJ, is announcing a repair program of their 52 inch "A" frame pool ladders, model numbers X4932-01 and X4932-06. When pressure is applied to the handrails of the ladder, the handrails can bend outward creating a gap between the handrail and side plate. This gap allows room for fingers or hands to become caught and injured. CPSC was informed of this potentially unsafe product by Delair Group, Inc. as a result of six consumer reports of children's fingers or hands being caught in the ladder. These children received injuries that included minor scrapes, severe lacerations, and a severed tendon. Approximately 7,500 pool ladders were distributed from April 1990 through October 1, 1991. The ladders were sold by Delair under the "Patriot" trade name to swimming pool supply distributors and retailers predominantly in the Eastern United States. The Patriot trademark is not affixed to the ladder. However, consumers can identify the affected ladders, model numbers X4932-01 and X4932-06, by checking the model numbers listed on the instruction sheet included with the ladder's packaging. Delair is in the process of obtaining customer lists from retailers and pool supply distributors so consumers who purchased the ladders can be contacted directly. Consumers who purchased the affected pool ladders will be sent two new ladder sideplates, two new handrails and instructions on how to install the parts. The replacement parts are designed to connect the sideplates to the handrails. This will prevent a gap from forming when pressure is exerted on the handrail. Consumers who purchased the affected pool ladder but have not already received replacement parts from Delair Group, Inc. may write to Patriot Manufacturing Co., 8600 River Road, Delair, NJ 08110. Consumers should give their name, address, phone number, the date they purchased the pool ladder, and enclose a copy of the sales receipt or a photo of the ladder for positive identification. Consumers may also call the company's customer service department at 1-800-235-0185. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this repair program 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 from the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC'S jurisdiction
MAY 26, 1992 Release # 92-087 Parker Hannifin Corp. Recalls 1/4-Inch Gas Hoses PRODUCT: Approximately 60,000 feet of 1/4-inch gas hose commonly used in outdoor gas grills. All recalled hoses were made on September 3, 1991 and has lettering on the outside that reads: "5561 MH8749 UND. LAB. INC. R LIST L.P. GAS HOSE ISSUE No. D-1723 MAX WK. PRESS. 350 PSI (2.4 MPa) 1750 PSI BURST 09/03/91 C.G.A. Type I." PROBLEM: Hoses may leak gas and could result in a fire and/or explosion. WHAT TO DO: Discontinue use of products with subject hoses and return products to their place of purchase for replacement or credit. Call 1-800-472-6844 for further information. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Parker Hannifin Corporation of Cleveland, OH, is voluntarily recalling certain 1/4-inch gas hoses which may have been used in outdoor gas grills. These hoses are also used on tank cars and storage tanks that deliver liquid petroleum gas. The recalled hose may leak causing a fire and/or explosion. Approximately 60,000 feet of the subject hose was produced on September 3, 1991. CPSC was informed of this potential hazard by Parker Hannifin Corporation after the firm was notified of the problem by one of its customers. There have been no reported incidents or injuries associated with the product. Affected gas hoses may be identified by white ink lettering printed on the outside surface of the hose. The lettering reads: "5561 MH8749 UND. LAB. INC. R LIST L.P. GAS HOSE ISSUE No. D-1723 MAX WK. PRESS. 350 PSI (2.4 MPa) 1750 PSI BURST 09/03/91 C.G.A. Type I." The subject hose was distributed from early September 1991 through December 1991. Consumers are asked to discontinue use of products containing the subject hose and return that product to its place of purchase for replacement or credit. Consumers with any questions may call Parker Hannifin Corporation at 1-800-472-6844 for further information
March 9, 1992 Release # 92-056 Folding Chairs Being Voluntarily Replaced WASHINGTON, DC -- Alston Quality Industries, Inc., Linden, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is voluntarily offering to replace certain folding metal chairs that have the potential to collapse. The chairs were manufactured by MOBILSEDIA, SRL an Italian manufacturer, and approximately 268,000 were distributed through certain retail stores from 1985 to 1988. Alston voluntarily reported the potential consumer safety problem to CPSC after it received a number of customer complaints that in some instances the seats or backs cracked, or the hinge mechanism of the chair did not work as expected. Customers claimed various injuries ranging from bruises to back or knee injuries. The product being voluntarily replaced is a metal frame folding chair with plastic or fabric upholstered seats and backs. The key identifying feature is a black plastic plug hinge on the tubular metal frame. Alston is offering replacement model chairs to consumers who now have the MOBILSEDIA, SRL chairs being voluntarily replaced. Consumers should return the chairs to the place of purchase to receive replacement models. Consumers are urged to make sure their folding chairs are the MOBILSEDIA, SRL chairs from Alston. Use the accompanying illustrations and ask these questions to help identify the chairs eligible for replacement under the VOLUNTARY REPLACEMENT PROGRAM: - Is the hinge a black plastic plug with a rounded top, not a metal hinge or a ball-like metal hinge? - Does (or did) the MOBILSEDIA logo, a prominent stylized castle, appear on the box the chairs came in? - If it is a lucite chair, is the frame chrome or brass? Are the back and seat smooth, without a circular or semi- circular imprint? - If it is an upholstered chair, is the frame chrome? Are the seat and back either beige, gray, or black fabric? Consumers may direct their questions to Alston's Product Information Coordinator, Yvette, at (908) 925-2000 or write to Alston Quality Industries, Inc., 1200 Fuller Road, Linden, NJ 07036. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this voluntary replacement program as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury from the 15,000 different types of products under its jurisdiction
FEBRUARY 10, 1992 Release # 92-051 Devan Designs Furniture Manufacturer To Provide Modification Kits WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Devan Designs, Inc. of Marion, NC is providing a free modification kit for certain pieces of furniture in its "Rainbow," "Color Plus," and "Perimeter" Collections, marketed under the brand name Lexington Furniture Industries. The drawers of this furniture are equipped with easy gliding rollers which offer minimal resistance when opening. If several drawers of these pieces are opened to their full extension, the furniture can tilt forward, possibly causing serious injury or death. The CPSC was informed of this potential hazard by Devan Designs, Inc. after the report of a death which occurred when a five-drawer dresser fell on top of a 20-month-old child. Approximately 4,050 consumers purchased this furniture between December 1989 and June 1991 at furniture stores nationwide. The retail cost of these units ranged from $300 to $550 each. Devan Designs, Inc. developed one simple modification kit for all pieces which helps prevent the furniture from tilting forward. These minor modifications can be made by consumers in their homes. The modification program covers the following products: Rainbow #12 and Color Plus #13 Collections Item Product Numberas of 2/1/91 Previous ProductNumber Door Dresser 506 01 Double Dresser 222 02 Chest 306 11 Chest 307 12 Bachelor Chest 513 10 Student Desk 532 27 Door Bachelor Chest * 18 Wardrobe * 17 Senior Dresser * 06 Double Dresser * 16 Computer Desk * 93 Night Stand 621 21 * Discontinued Perimeter #17 Collection Item Product Number Door Dresser 506 Double Dresser 222 Chest 306 Chest 307 Bachelor Chest 513 Student Desk 532 Open Pier Cabinet 696 Left Pier Cabinet 697 Right Pier Cabinet 698 Night Stand 621 Consumers should examine their Devan furniture and check the product numbers listed in the furniture's brochure. If you own any of the above listed items, write to: Devan Modification Kit, P.O. Box 969, Marion, NC 28752, or call Devan Designs, Inc. collect at (704) 249-5277. Consumers should specify which pieces of furniture they own, their name and address, and the dealer from which they purchased the furniture. Within two weeks they will receive the free modification kit, which includes drawer catches and leveling glides. Should consumers have any problems making the modifications, consumers should call their nearest Devan dealer who will assist in making the necessary modifications. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this repair program 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
December 10, 1991 Release # 92-030 WASHINGTON, DC -- Yazoo Manufacturing Company, Jackson, MS, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced today that it is implementing its safety modification program for certain models of its commercial "high wheel" gasoline powered walk-behind lawn mowers purchased by consumers since June 1982, as previously announced in a September Press Release. These lawn mowers are not equipped with a blade control device that stops the blade within three seconds after release of the controls as required for consumer mowers by the CPSC Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers. As a result, consumers may be injured from contact with the rotating mower blade. The lawn mowers were manufactured beginning in 1982 and involve the following push and self-propelled big wheel models: S22B, P22B, P22W, S22W, S24B, P24B, P24W, S24W, S26B and S26W. The mowers are labeled with a bright yellow decal which states: "NOTICE. THIS MOWER DOES NOT MEET CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. COMMERCIAL USE ONLY." These mowers have a suggested retail price of between $750.00 and $900.00 and were sold to retailers in southern, southeastern and northeastern United States. Although the lawn mowers were intended for sale to commercial operators, Yazoo and the CPSC are concerned that a number of mowers have been purchased by consumers. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any consumer injuries resulting from the lack of a blade control device on these mowers. Yazoo is no longer manufacturing any high wheel lawn mowers without a three-second blade stopping mechanism. The company will voluntarily modify those lawn mowers which were purchased by consumers since June 1982, the effective date of the lawn mower standard. This modification program covers only those lawn mowers purchased by consumers for their personal use and does not include lawn mowers purchased for industrial/commercial or professional uses. The company has developed a kit consisting of a blade brake and engine-stopping device which will be installed on the lawn mowers to make the blade stop within the required three seconds after release of the controls. Yazoo has previously informed its dealers that these mowers are only to be sold to commercial users. Yazoo also has initiated a certification program to ensure that the remaining mowers in inventory are sold only to commercial customers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this safety modification program 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
October 29, 1992 Release # 92-014 CPSC Announces Recall Of "Li'l Lite" Halloween Oil Pumpkin Lamps WASHINGTON, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kaadan, Inc., of Lancaster, PA announced today that it is voluntarily recalling its "Li'l Lite" Halloween Pumpkin Oil Lamps. The product contains a high grade petroleum hydrocarbon which is combustible and if ingested by a child can get into the lungs causing chemical pneumonia which can be fatal. The product does not meet the requirements for child- resistant packaging and fails to state on its label that it is "Combustible," making it illegal for sale to consumers. The Commission is aware of one reported incident involving a child drinking the contents of the container at a retail store. The child was not injured. These oil lamps consist of a small plastic cylindrical reservoir containing several ounces of oil with a lamp wick protruding through the center of the reservoir's top. The fuel reservoir is orange in color and decorated with Halloween graphics and labeled in part "***Kaadan, Ltd., Lancaster, PA***". The wick is covered by a plastic cap which must be removed before the lamp is lit. Because these oil lamps are brightly colored and display a Halloween motif, they are attractive to young children. Approximately 75,000 lamps were sold nationwide for approximately $1.00 each. Consumers should immediately remove these lamps from children's reach and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions may contact the firm by calling (717) 299-4818. 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
September 6, 1991 Release # 91-118 CPSC Warns Of Safety Risk With Yazoo Brand Walk Behind Lawn Mowers NOTICE: Yazoo is no longer in the mower business. Repairs are no longer available. Consumers should not use the product 5/3/2000. WASHINGTON, DC -- Yazoo Manufacturing Company, Jackson, MS, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is issuing a warning to consumers concerning its commercial "high wheel" gasoline powered walk-behind lawn mowers in advance of a retrofit program under development. These lawn mowers are not equipped with a blade control device that stops the blade within three seconds after release of the controls as required for consumer mowers by the CPSC Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers. As a result, consumers may be injured from contact with the rotating mower blade. The lawn mowers were manufactured beginning in 1982 and involve the following push and self-propelled big wheel models: S22B, P22B, P22W, S22W, S24B, P24B, P24W, S24W, S26B and S26W. The mower is labelled with a bright yellow decal which states: "NOTICE. THIS MOWER DOES NOT MEET CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. COMMERCIAL USE ONLY." These mowers have a suggested retail price of between $750.00 and $900.00 and were sold to retailers in southern, southeastern and northeastern United States. Although the lawn mowers were intended for sale primarily to commercial operators, Yazoo and the CPSC are concerned that a number of mowers may have been purchased by consumers. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any consumer injuries resulting from the lack of a blade control device on these mowers. Yazoo is no longer manufacturing any big wheel lawn mowers without a three-second blade stopping mechanism. The company will voluntarily retrofit those lawn mowers which were purchased by consumers. This retrofit will cover only those lawn mowers which were purchased by consumers for their personal use and does not include lawn mowers which are intended for industrial/commercial or professional uses. The company is developing a retrofit kit which consists of a blade brake and engine-stopping device installed on the lawn mower to make the blade stop within the required three seconds after release of the controls. The company will publish a supplemental notice after the retrofit is developed. Because the unit does not have a three-second blade stopping device, consumers who purchased one of these lawn mowers should use the lawn mower only with extreme caution. Yazoo has previously informed its dealers that these mowers are only to be sold to commercial users. Yazoo also has initiated a certification program to ensure that the mowers in question are sold only to commercial customers in the future. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing this notice 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
June 19, 1991 Release # 91-084 WASHINGTON, DC--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lam Lighting Systems, Inc., Wakefield, MA today announced the further recall of 829 Luxxtra 1800 and 2400 Series 250 Watt Metal Halide Lighting Fixtures, sold and installed from 1980 to November 1990. The company reports that the extreme temperatures generated by the metal halide lamps could cause severe distortion or deformation of the light fixture's socket to stem attachment hardware. As a result, the lamp housing can separate and fall from the stem attachment. Any person struck by the falling lamp housing could sustain severe head or bodily injuries. Fifteen light fixtures have reportedly fallen from the ceilings of buildings from August 1988 to March 1990. These incidents occurred in New Jersey, Michigan, and Arkansas. These metal halide light fixtures were installed nationwide primarily in commercial office buildings, public and university libraries, and in athletic facilities such as school gymnasiums and indoor swimming pools. The incidents occurred after fixtures were in use from one to five years. Though no injuries have been reported, the company believes that some of 829 unlocated light fixtures may be defective and could eventually fall. A total of 5,514 halide light fixtures were initially recalled in August 1990. As a result, 4,685 fixtures have either been located and corrected or found to be no longer in use. Despite the company's repeated efforts to find and correct all installed light fixtures, 829 light fixtures remain unaccounted for. Lam Lighting Systems, Inc. requests any unidentified contractor or distributor who may know the location of light fixtures which have not already been corrected, to contact the company. Any owner or end user who may have uncorrected light fixtures should call the company at (800) 732-5213 ext 123, or write to: Safety Cable Repair Kit, Lam Lighting Systems, Inc., 2930 South Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704. The CPSC is issuing this warning as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 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
May 22, 1991 Release # 91-075 Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint Kits Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polymerics, Inc. of Waltham, MA is voluntarily recalling approximately 700,000 paint kits because the paint on the wooden handles of the brushes sold with the kits contains excess lead. Children's products which contain paint with lead in excess of 0.06 percent by weight are banned by CPSC regulations. The Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint kits come with three small containers of paint in various colors and a four-inch paint brush with a yellow handle. The display card shows older children wearing painted denim outfits, and the brightly colored card reads in part: "Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint - Dazzle on Denim - Easy to be Creative and Paint." The paints included in these kits do not contain lead; only the brush handles contain lead. This corrective action does not involve any other Polymerics products. Each kit sold for prices ranging from $5.00 to $6.99 and was distributed nationwide from January 1990 through January 1991.Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the paint brushes and return them and all remaining kit materials to the retailer where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have questions about this recall should call Polymerics, Inc. toll-free at 800-458-7010. In Massachusetts, call 617-891-5848. The company reported the potential problem to the CPSC. 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
May 22, 1991 Release # 91-074 Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner Washington, DC -- Kmart, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling an estimated 18,000 Gift Gallery Potpourri Burners, Item #20-00-21, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores from September 1990 through February 1991. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner, burns too hot and may pose a risk of fire. The firm reports one incident where the tealight of the product was difficult to extinguish. No property damage or injury was reported. Consumers should return the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner to any Kmart store for a full refund. This product was available in one color: cream with strawberries on a vine. The CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products