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August 4, 1994 Release # 94-112 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 12,500 "Future Shock" suspension forks (which connect the front wheel to the main frame of a mountain bike). The suspension forks were accessories and original equipment on the 1992 "Stumpjumper FS" model mountain bikes, and were sold with 1992 "S-Works M2" framesets. The forks were sold nationwide from September 1991 to November 1993.Specialized has received at least 15 reports of accidents resulting in personal injuries, including three reported serious injuries, when the stanchion tubes (upper fork legs) separated from the fork crown while in use. The separation occurred due to insufficient tightening of the fork crown bolts and/or oil residue in the fork crown/stanchion tube joint. The 1992 Future Shock suspension forks, made only for mountain bikes, were sold nationwide for about $315 each by authorized Specialized bicycle retailers, Specialized accessory dealers, and Bike Nashbar. Consumers can distinguish the 1992 suspension forks from later models because in later, non-recalled models, the stanchion tubes pass through the fork crown; in 1992 models they do not.Consumers should immediately stop using bikes equipped with 1992 Future Shock suspension forks and bring the bikes to any authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free inspection and repair. Retailers will install safety caps, degrease the fork crown and stanchion tube joints, and correctly retighten the fork crown bolts. Additionally, consumers will receive an updated Owners' Manual. For more information, call Reed Pike at Specialized Bicycle Components on (408) 779-6229 ext. 2567 or (800) 214-1468
July 19, 1994 Release # 94-107 PRODUCT: Scented teethers sold primarily at Dollar Bill Stores nationwide from November 1993 through May 1994. The teethers are hand or foot shapes in either pink or blue. The toes of the foot teether have pig faces and the fingers of the hand teether have smiling faces. The teethers were imported from China and distributed by Remco Toys Co./Azrak International, Inc. PROBLEM: A substance in the teethers is reported by Remco to be toxic and an eye irritant to young children. No illnesses reported to date.WHAT TO DO: Take the teethers away from young children immediately and return teethers to the stores where they were purchased for a refund. The distributor (Remco) is out of business and cannot be contacted.Washington, DC -- CPSC, Remco Toys Co./Azrak-Hamway International, Inc., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 baby teethers that contain a substance reported by Remco to be toxic. The "Scented Teethers" were imported from China by Remco and sold primarily at Dollar Bill stores in the United States.The scented teethers are hand and foot shapes in either pink or blue. Each teether has a hole in the center that serves as a handle. The foot teether has pig faces on each toe and is 4 1/2- inches long and 3 1/2-inches wide. The hand teether has smiling faces on each finger and is 4 1/2-inches long and 4 1/4-inches wide.Testing by Remco found that a scent added during the manufacturing process is both toxic and an eye irritant. It is unclear at this point what the substance is, what the toxicity level is, or whether the amount of the substance in a single teether would be hazardous. Investigation into these issues is being conducted by CPSC.Although no illnesses have been reported to date, CPSC and Remco are recalling the teethers to prevent the possibility of illness.The teethers, which are $1.20 each, were sold under the name "T.P.I." primarily at Dollar Bill stores nationwide from November 1993 through May 1994. The words " AHI MADE IN CHINA" are embossed along the hole in the center of each teether. The front of the package in which the teethers were sold reads, in part, "CHILD GUIDANCE Scented Teether B771..." The back of the package reads, in part,"... 1993 REMCO BABY, a division of AZRAK- HAMWAY INT'L., INC. NY,NY. MADE IN CHINA."Take the teethers away from young children immediately and return teethers to the stores where they were purchased for a refund. The distributor (Remco) is out of business and cannot be contacted
Fireworks Recalled by Various Companies NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 29, 1994 (301) 504-7908 Release # 94-099 CPSC And Several Companies Recall Various Models Of Fireworks WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following brands of multiple-tube fireworks, which consist of seven 11-inch mortar tubes with a single connecting fuse, are being RECALLED: About 2,750 "GORILLA BOMB II," "BOMBARD," and "ALIEN INVASION" fireworks, distributed by ATLAS IMPORTS, INC. in South Carolina from December 1993 to June 1994; About 600 "GORILLA BOMB II" fireworks distributed by NEPTUNE FIREWORKS, INC. in Florida from April to June 1994; About 300 "BOMBARD" fireworks distributed by SHELTON FIREWORKS, INC. in Missouri from April 15 to May 15, 1994; About 64 "BOMBARD" fireworks distributed by REICHENBACH FIREWORKS COMPANY in Montana and Washington in May 1994. About 200 "BOMBARD 7 SHOTS" fireworks distributed by BETHANY SALES CO., INC in Illinois and Wisconsin from March 1994 to May 1994. During use, these fireworks may tip over and fire horizontally or at various angles, killing or seriously injuring people nearby. The CPSC knows of incidents where fireworks similar to these tipped over and killed two people. Although most of the recalled fireworks met current federal requirements, the Commission has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to address the tip over hazard. Consumers should stop using these fireworks immediately and return them to the stores or stands where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information, call: ATLAS (Myrtle Beach, S.C.): (803) 238-2110 NEPTUNE (Dania, Fla.): (305) 920-6770 REICHENBACH (Billings, Mont.): (406) 248-1150 SHELTON (Eaglesville, Mo.): (816) 867-5332 BETHANY (Bethany, IL.): (217) 665-3396
June 15, 1994 Release # 94-093 PRODUCT: About 92,000 three-foot citronella-scented, paper- wrapped torches, Item R2J, distributed by Trade Associates Group Ltd. ("tag"). The torch is designed for temporary outdoor lighting and insect control. The R2J paper-wrapped lawn torches were sold in retail stores nationwide from February 1993 to April 1994 ranging in price from $2.00 to $3.00 each. The torch is a three-foot long bamboo stick supporting a wax candle covered in multi-colored wax paper. The name "tag" appears on the packaging. This recall should not be confused with the "tag" R1J "swirl design" torch which is a solid-colored wax candle not wrapped in paper. The R1J has been sold successfully for over fifteen years and as reported by "tag" is perfectly safe.PROBLEM: The "tag" Item R2J paper-wrapped lawn torches may suddenly erupt, shooting flames and hot wax. "tag" has received four reports of incidents in which six bystanders were burned.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the item R2J paper- wrapped torches and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Trade Associates Group ("tag") of Chicago, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling the "Citronella- Scented Paper-Wrapped Torch, item R2J". The R2J paper-wrapped lawn torch may suddenly erupt shooting flames and hot wax. This recall should not be confused with the "tag" R1J "swirl design" torch which is a solid colored wax candle not wrapped in paper. The R1J has been sold successfully for over fifteen years and as reported by "tag" is perfectly safe."tag" has received four reports of incidents concerning the recalled R2J paper-wrapped torch in which six bystanders were burned from the hot wax.The recalled item R2J multi-colored, paper-wrapped torch is a three-foot long bamboo stick supporting a wax candle. The name "tag" appears on the packaging near the base of the candle. The torch is designed for temporary outside lighting and insect control.The R1J torch, not affected by this recall, is a four-foot long, swirl-shaped wax candle on a bamboo stick, not wrapped in paper and sold in solid colors of fushia, olive, blue, rust, honey, white, purple, red, yellow and teal. The R1J has been sold successfully for over fifteen years and as reported by "tag" is perfectly safe.The recalled model R2J, multi-colored, paper-wrapped torch was sold nationwide from February 1993 to April 1994 in retail stores for $2.00 to $3.00 each.Consumers should stop using the recalled R2J, paper-wrapped, multi-colored torches and return them to place of purchase for a full refund
June 7, 1994 Release # 94-089 PRODUCT: Approximately 45,000 "Fastblast Spray Art Design," model number 60090 and approximately 29,000 "Fastblast Color Refill Assortment," model number 60091. The craft sets and refills were sold nationally from November 1993 through March 1994 by Toys-R-Us and other stores. The spray design craft set is intended to create various designs with stencils and an airbrush that sprays washable colored inks. The craft set contains a "Fastblast Sprayer," two washable colors, three stencils and ten sheets of paper. The "Fastblast Color Refill Assortment" contains three-colored ink refills. PROBLEM: The inks contain up to 12% ethylene glycol. At this level ethylene glycol is toxic to children. WHAT TO DO: Immediately stop using the inks and return the craft kits and refills to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information call (800) 327-8264.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Kenner Products, a division of Tonka Corporation, of Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling approximately 45,000 "Fastblast Spray Art Design" craft sets, model number 60090, and approximately 29,000 "Fastblast Color Refill Assortments," model number 60091. Under a new law, The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA), which went into effect in 1990, manufacturers, repackers, and importers of art materials are required to submit all art material formulas to a toxicologist for a review of the formulation for chronic hazards. While Kenner reported having obtained the required toxicological review, they subsequently determined that some of the colored inks in the "Fastblast" and "Fastblast Refills" have levels of ethylene glycol up to 12% which is toxic to children and is banned in children's products.The "Fastblast" is labeled for children six years and older and is intended to create various designs with stencils and an airbrush that sprays washable colored inks. The craft set contains a "Fastblast Sprayer," two washable colors, three stencils, and ten sheets of paper. The "Fastblast Refills" contains three-colored ink refills. These products were sold between November 1993 and March 1994. They were sold nationally through Toys-R-Us and other stores. The "Fastblast" sold for approximately $9.99 each and the "Fastblast Refills" for approximately $3.99 each.Consumers who own the "Fastblast" and any refills should take them away from children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Kenner Products toll-free at (800) 327-8264 or write to Kenner Fastblast Recall Program, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860-0200. Neither CPSC nor Kenner Products is aware of any injuries or illnesses involving these ink crafts; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury or illness
June 2, 1994 Release # 94-083A PRODUCT: Approximately 8,000 International Express Manufacturing (IEM) high gloss, tubular metal frame bunk beds distributed from June 1992 through December 1992 in retail stores nationwide. The models affected are: model 504 twin-size over full-size, model 508 twin-size/twin-size and model 510 twin/full futon bunk bed. IEM beds have a gold sticker on the head or footboard that say "IEM" and "International Express Mfg." PROBLEM: The bunk beds may collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Look for a gold IEM sticker on the head/footboard or contact the retailer for information. Stop using affected beds immediately. Consumers with affected IEM beds should discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, International Express Manufacturing (IEM), Commerce, California, is voluntarily offering a repair or replacement of certain children's tubular metal frame bunk beds. The upper level can fall causing the bunk bed to collapse. Collapse of the top bunk could result in injury to an occupant on the bed. IEM has been notified by the CPSC of 10 reports of beds breaking, including two reported injuries. Approximately 8,000 affected bunk beds were distributed from June 1992 through December 1992 in retail stores nationwide. The beds were sold for approximately $139 to $199 each, excluding the mattresses. The affected beds distributed in 1992 include: the model 504 twin over full bunk bed, model 508 twin/twin, and model 510 twin/full futon bunk beds. The beds have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The glossy painted frame will be either red, blue, white or black. IEM beds have a gold sticker on the head or footboard that say "IEM" and "International Express Mfg." Consumers should immediately stop using the affected beds as bunk beds. To determine if you have an IEM bed, look for the gold sticker or contact the retailer for information. Consumers with affected IEM beds should discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.The CPSC is continuing to investigate importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 500 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the welds. Consumers should stop using damaged bunkbeds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigation, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing or speech or hearing impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
June 1, 1994 Release # 94-087 PRODUCT: Approximately 930 C-shaped tubular metal frame bunkbeds distributed to stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware by World Imports Ltd. from August 1992 through October 1993. The beds are models 02-2332 (red), 02-2343 (white), 02-2354 (blue), and 02-2365 (black). The bed uses a twin-size mattress on the top and a full-size mattress on the bottom. The beds have "C" shaped headboard and footboard frames. World Imports' other beds are not a part of this recall.PROBLEM: These "C" beds may unexpectedly collapse. People in the beds could be injured by the falling upper bunk. CPSC is investigating the collapse of similar beds imported, manufactured or sold by others.WHAT TO DO: Stop using the bed. Call World Imports Ltd. toll-free number at 800-486-4710 weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern time) for a free corner kit designed to reinforce the bed and prevent collapse.WASHINGTON, DC - World Imports Ltd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, CPSC, is voluntarily providing free cornerkits to reinforce approximately 930 of their twin/full-size C-shaped children's bunkbeds. The beds were distributed to stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware from August 1992 through October 1993. The models needing the free corner kits are: 02-2332 (red), 02-2343 (white), 02-2354 (blue), and 02-2365 (black). The beds use twin-size mattresses on the top bunks and full-size mattresses on the bottoms. They have "C" shaped headboard and footboard frames. No other World Imports Ltd. beds need the free corner kit.The beds needing the corner kit can be identified by the following: - the head and foot end frames are designed in a "C" shape, - there is a partial guard rail on each long side of the upper bunk, - the upper bunk on the beds could fall unexpectedly after squeaking or creaking, - a gold "Warning" label is located on the top of the C- shaped end frame at the head or foot of the top bed. World Imports Ltd. has received approximately 35 reports of their"C" beds collapsing with no reported injuries.Any consumer who has one of these beds should immediately stop using the bed. Then call World Imports Ltd. toll-free number at 800-486-4710, weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern time). World Imports Ltd. will provide consumers free corner kits that consumers can install designed to reinforce the bed and prevent collapse.The CPSC is continuing to investigate importers, manufacturers, and retailers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 500 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the welds. Consumers should stop using damaged bunkbeds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigation, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing or speech impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
June 1, 1994 Release # 94-086 PRODUCT: Approximately 8,600 MPC Trading Company high-gloss, tubular metal frame bunk beds. The recalled beds include the model 3013 twin-size over full-size and the model 3012 twin-size/twin-size bunk beds. The beds were imported from Taiwan and sold to retail stores and distributors in California from December 1991 through February 1993. PROBLEM: The bunk beds may collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Immediately stop using the recalled beds. To determine if you have an MPC bed, contact the retailer. Retail stores and distributors who purchased the recalled beds from MPC have already been contacted by CPSC. Retail stores will provide consumers with either a repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions can call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772. WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC today announced a recall of tubular metal bunk beds imported and distributed by the MPC Trading Company, El Monte, California. The upper bed can fall unexpectedly, causing the bunk bed to collapse. Collapse of the top bunk could result in injury to a person in the bed. MPC Trading Company is currently out of business and the owners of the company are believed to have left the country. Information obtained by CPSC indicates that MPC customers have returned approximately 300 bunk beds due to weld failures or other defects. In addition, CPSC has received four reports of MPC metal bunk beds collapsing; at least one person was injured. Approximately 8,600 affected beds were imported from Taiwan and sold to retail stores and distributors in California from December 1991 through February 1993. The affected beds include the models 3013 twin-size over full-size, and 3012 twin/twin bunk beds. The beds have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The glossy painted frames are red, blue, black or white.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds. To determine if you have an MPC bed, contact the retailer. Retail stores and distributors who purchased the affected beds have already been contacted by CPSC. Retailers will provide consumers with either a repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions can call the CPSC toll- free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772.CPSC is continuing to investigate importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 500 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the welds. Consumers should stop using damaged bunkbeds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigation, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunkbeds. A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
May 4, 1994 Release # 94-068 PRODUCT: Approximately 121,000 Model DC33 Scotsman Home Ice CubeMachines sold nationwide and manufactured prior to September 1991. The models include DC33A-1A, DC33A-1B, DC33A-1W, DC33PA-1A, DC33PA- 1B, DC33PA-1W, and DC33PA-1A-PB. The model number and the ice machine's serial number/date code are printed on a label affixed to the left side of the machine's base behind the front grill, and on some ice machines, on a second label affixed to the control box cover at the lower front side of the unit. The serial number/date code consists of a six-digit serial number immediately preceded or followed by a number/letter combination representing the machine's date code (e.g. 10X- 999999 or 999999-10X). The affected ice machines have the letters D, E, F, G, H, J, S, T, U, V, W or X in the date code or have a date code of -01K, -02K, -07K, -08K, -09K, -10K, -11K or -12K. Scotsman has received up to 10 reports of ice machines catching on fire. No reported injuries occurred. However, the incidents resulted in damage to the ice machine itself, and in some instances, minor water damage from severed water lines in the unit, heat damage to surrounding walls or cabinets, and smoke damage. WHAT TO DO: Turn the unit's control knob to the "OFF" position and contact Scotsman at (800) 733-5383 providing your name, address, and the machine's serial number/date code. Consumers will then be referred to authorized repair/service centers in their area that will install a retrofit at no charge. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Scotsman Group, Inc., Vernon Hills, Illinois, is announcing a voluntary retrofit program for certain home ice cube machines because of a potential fire risk. Scotsman commercial ice machines are not affected by the retrofit program.Scotsman has received up to ten reports of ice machines catching on fire. The incidents resulted in damage to the ice machine itself, and in some instances, minor water damage from severed water lines in the unit, heat damage to surrounding walls or cabinets, and smoke damage. Scotsman has received no reports of injuries or major claims.Approximately 121,000 products covered by this retrofit program were sold nationwide and manufactured before September 1991. These ice makers are the Scotsman Model DC33 Home Ice Cube Machines, including models DC33A-1A, DC33A-1B, DC33A-1W, DC33PA- 1A, DC33PA-1B, DC33PA-1W, and DC33PA-1A-PB. The model number and the ice machine's serial number/date code, are printed on a label affixed to the left side of the machine's base behind the front grill, and on some machines, on a second label affixed to the control box cover at the lower front side of the unit. The serial number/date code consists of a six-digit serial number, immediately preceded or followed by a number/letter combination representing the unit's date code (e.g. 10X-999999 or 999999- 10X). The ice machines have the letters D, E, F, G, H, J, S, T, U, V, W or X in the date code or have a date code of -01K, -02K, -07K, -08K, -09K, -10K, -11K, or -12K. Consumers should turn the units control knob to the "OFF" position and contact Scotsman at (800) 733-5383 and provide their name, address, and serial number/date code of their ice cube machine. Consumers will then be referred to authorize
April 26, 1994 Release # 94-062 PRODUCT: Approximately 362,000 33-inch Citronella Scented Lawn Torches, Item GE221, distributed by Loomis Sales Co. to retailers nationwide from January 1993 to August 1993. The torch is a 33-inch painted bamboo stick, supporting a wax candle covered in bright yellow wax paper. The name "Loomis Sales Co." appears on the packaging. It is used outdoors for lighting and insect control. PROBLEM: Bystanders may sustain burn injuries from spattering hot wax. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the torches and return them to place of purchase for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Loomis Sales Co., Transfer, PA, is voluntarily recalling its 33-inch Citronella Scented Lawn Torch, Item GE221. Loomis distributed approximately 362,000 lawn torches to retailers nationwide from January 1993 to August 1993. The torches may have the potential to spatter hot wax while in use, possibly burning bystanders. Loomis Sales Co. has received 10 incidents alledgedly involving burn injuries. The lawn torches, designed for temporary outside lighting and insect control, are 33 inches long, cylinder-shaped, citronella-scented, wax candles on bamboo stakes wrapped in bright yellow packaging. The name "Loomis Sales Co." appears on the packaging. Consumers should stop using the lawn torches and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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 22, 1994 Release # 94-061 PRODUCT: Approximately 40,000 Levi Strauss and Co. Jeans, Shortalls , Rompers and Koveralls . The boys garments sold nationwide from July 1993 to early 1994 in dark blue or indigo blue stonewash with grey trim. The girls garments sold nationwide from May 1992 to the present in bleach blue, indigo blue stonewash, pink stonewash, or pink; they have pink elastic suspenders. The garments can be identified by product codes listed on the underside of the garment. The product codes for the boys garments are: Rib Bottom Jeans 29370-7011, Shortalls 19375-7011, Romper 19377-7011, and Koveralls 19379-7011. The product codes for the girls garments are: Koveralls 38966-0491 (indigo blue stonewash), 38966-0435 (bleach blue), and 38966-1088 (pink stonewash), and 38966-1287 (pink). PROBLEM: The diaper access snap fasteners located on the inside legs of the garments may detach and could pose a choking hazard for young children. WHAT TO DO: Immediately discontinue use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional assistance call Levi Strauss and Co. at (800)USA-LEVI for return information. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, Levi Strauss and Co., San Francisco, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 40,000 toddler jeans, Shortalls , Rompers and Koveralls. The diaper access snap fasteners located on the inside legs of the garments may detach and could pose a choking hazard for young children. The garments were designed for children 12 to 24 months of age. The boys garments sold in retail stores throughout the country from July 1993 to early 1994 in dark blue or indigo blue stonewash with grey trim. The boys garments recalled are a Rib Bottom Jean ; a Koverall , which is a full pant length version of a traditional adult overall; a Shortall , which is a short pant length version of a traditional adult overall; and a Romper , which is a loose fitting denim body play suit. The girls garments are a Koverall with pink elastic suspenders. They were sold in retail stores from May, 1992 to the present in bleach blue, indigo blue stonewash, pink stonewash, or pink. The products can be identified by product codes listed on the underside of the care labels. The product codes for the boys garments are: Rib Bottom Jeans 29370-7011, Shortalls 19375- 7011, Romper 19377-7011, and Koveralls 19379-7011. The product codes for the girls garments are: Koveralls 38966-0491 (indigo blue stonewash), 38966-0435 (bleach blue), 38966-1088 (pink stonewash), and 38966-1287 (pink). Consumers who purchased these garments should immediately discontinue their use and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional assistance, consumers may also call Levi Strauss and Co. at (800)USA-LEVI for return information. Over time, snaps and buttons can become loose or detach from all children's garments, regardless of the brand. Consumers are encouraged to check their children's clothes on a regular basis. CPSC learned of this problem when Levi Strauss and Co. reported to the Commission that it had received one report of an incident in which a snap fastener had detached from a garment. The company subsequently reported that it had received a report of an additional incident. There was no injury reported with either incident. Levi Strauss and Company states that it has no evidence of a snap fastener problem with respect to several of the product codes but is recalling them out of an abundance of caution. <br/
April 12, 1994 Release # 94-059 PRODUCT: Approximately 14,400 American Camper NY90 Rope Hammocks by Nelson Weather-Rite, Inc. PROBLEM: The ropes can give way causing the user to fall to the ground. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should return hammocks to place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may also contact Nelson/Weather-Rite, Inc. regarding any questions at 1-800-255-6061 or write to Nelson/Weather-Rite Customer Service, 14760, Santa Fe Trail Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Nelson Weather-Rite, Inc., Lenexa, KS, is voluntarily recalling its American Camper NY90 Rope Hammock. The NY90 Hammock has cotton ropes that stretch, loosening the twine binding that secures the rope in a loop around the rings at the end of the hammock. As a result, the ropes can work their way loose from the rings and allow the hammock to drop to the ground. The hammock is described as a giant rope hammock, 90 by 48 inches, with heavy-duty, knotted cotton ropes, and 49 inch wooden spreader bars. Nelson Weather-Rite, Inc. has received 5 reported incidents of the hammock collapsing resulting in 5 minor injuries to users. The injuries included sprains to the lower back, elbow, and forearm and abrasions to various parts of the body. The NY90 Hammock was sold nationwide from February 1992 to October 1993. Approximately 14,400 hammocks were distributed for sale in retail stores. Although the incident rate is low, the entire quantity is being recalled in the interest of consumer safety. Consumers should stop use of the hammock and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers may contact Nelson/Weather-Rite, Inc. regarding any questions at 1-800-255-6061 or write to Nelson/Weather-Rite Customer Service, 14760, Santa Fe Trail Drive, Lenexa, KS 66215
April 11, 1994 Release # 94-058 PRODUCT: Approximately 6,500 boys' newborn 3-piece outfits consisting of a blue and white cotton/polyester cardigan sweater, short sleeved top, and check pants. The outfits were sold in two shades of blue with white and have airplane apppliques on the sweater and short sleeved top. The outfits were sold nationwide during January and February 1994. PROBLEM: The snap fasteners on the front of the cardigan sweaters and collars of the short sleeved tops may detach from the garments creating a choking hazard for infants. WHAT TO DO: Discontinue use immediately and return the outfit to the nearest Kmart for a full refund. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- CPSC, The Kmart Corporation, Troy, MI, is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,500 boys' infant 3- piece outfits consisting of a blue and white cotton/polyester cardigan sweater, short sleeved top, and checked pants. The snap fasteners on the front of the cardigan sweater and collar of the short sleeved top may detach from the garments creating a choking hazard for an infant. The outfits sold for $12.99 in Kmart stores nationwide during January and February 1994. The outfits can be identified by the hangtag, located underneath the left arm of the garments when sold, stating in part "Dept. 2116, M4311, Style 2129, Item 4200." The outfits were sold in two shades of blue with white and have airplane appliques on the sweater and short sleeved top. Consumers who purchased these outfits should discontinue their use immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart store for a full refund. CPSC learned of this problem when Kmart reported to the Commission that it had discovered 155 garments at various distribution centers with detached snap fasteners. There have been no reports of injuries. 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 7, 1994 Release # 94-056 PRODUCT: About 200,000 disposable "tractor trailer" novelty cigarette lighters imported by GOLDEN APPLE XXCO. The lighters sold at convenience stores nationwide from December 1993 through March 1994. The lighters are tractor trailer-shaped with five pairs of tiny wheels on one edge. One side has one of three tractor trailer pictures: "American Spirit" shows a red tractor trailer together with the head of an eagle; "Truck Country" shows a tractor trailer together with a flag of the United States; and "Midnight Rider" shows a tractor trailer in front of a full moon. The flue of the lighter is engraved with an apple figure and the word "apple." A caution sticker on the back states "Made in Philippines." PROBLEM: The tractor trailer-shaped lighters are very attractive to children who could easily mistake them for toys. If a child plays with the lighter, a fire and/or serious burn injuries may result. WHAT TO DO: Put the lighters out of reach of children. Then return the lighters to the store where purchased for a free gift. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, GOLDEN APPLE XXCO., Industry, CA, is voluntarily recalling novelty cigarette lighters in the shape of tractor trailer trucks. The lighters, complete with five pairs of tiny wheels on one edge and a picture of a tractor trailer on the side are very attractive to children and may invite play. If a child plays with the lighter, a fire and/or serious burn injuries may result. There are three designs of the tractor trailer-shaped lighter, each printed with a different tractor trailer and the words "American Spirit," "Truck Country," or "Midnight Rider." "American Spirit" shows a red tractor trailer truck together with the head of an eagle, "Truck Country" shows an American flag together with a tractor trailer, and "Midnight Rider" shows a tractor trailer in front of a full moon. The flue of the lighter is engraved with an apple figure and the word "apple." A caution sticker on the back of the lighter states "Made in Philippines." The imported tractor trailer-shaped cigarette lighters sold for about $1.50 in convenience stores nationwide from December 1993 through March 1994. Approximately 200,000 products were sold to consumers. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection referred a complaint to the Commission from the Deputy Fire Marshal of Plymouth, CT. Consumers should first be sure the lighters are in a secure place -- out of reach from children. Then return the lighters to the store where purchased for a free gift. 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 6, 1994 Release # 94-053 PRODUCT: Bernards high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size children's bunk beds. Bernards Model Numbers 354 (Black), 364 (White), 464 (Red) and 465 (Blue) distributed since May 1992 are affected. The beds can be distinguished from others on the market by the protruding metal mattress support tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. PROBLEM: The bunk bed may unexpectedly collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Stop using the affected beds immediately. To determine if you have a Bernards bed, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Consumers with affected Bernards beds should call the company toll-free at 1-800-861-6130 for retrofit kits for the affected beds. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Bernards, Inc., Highpoint, NC, is voluntarily providing reinforcement brackets for certain children's tubular metal bunk beds. The upper level can fall unexpectedly, potentially causing injury to anyone on the bed. Bernards has received 84 reports of these bed frames cracking or breaking, including one report of injury from such breaking. Approximately 11,000 beds were distributed from May 1992 until distribution ceased in August 1992. The beds were sold in retail stores nationwide. The beds sold for approximately $169 to $249 each. All twin-size on top over full-size on bottom "Pyramid" and "Broadway" model beds distributed from May 1992 through August 1992 are affected by this retrofit program. All models are painted a high gloss red (#464), white (#364), blue (#465), or black (#354) color. The bunk beds may have been welded poorly or have an inadequate material thickness around one or more of the eight mattress support corners.The beds can be distinguished from others on the market by the mattress support connections. The beds have eight protruding metal tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. (see illustration) Consumers should immediately stop using the affected beds. To determine if you have a Bernards bed, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Consumers with affected Bernards beds should call the company toll-free at 1-800-861-6130. Bernards is offering consumers reinforcement brackets for the affected beds.CPSC is investigating numerous other importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 400 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint or metal around the weld. Consumers should stop using damaged bunk beds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigations, consumers are urged to call CPSC toll-free weekdays at 1-800-638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing and speech impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
April 6, 1994 Release # 94-052 PRODUCT: SandA Imports high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size (twin size on top; full size on bottom) children's bunk beds. Four models are affected: Models 6202B (Black), 6202L (Blue), 6202R (Red) and 6202W (white). The beds can be distinguished from others on the market by the protruding metal mattress support tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. PROBLEM: The bunk bed may unexpectedly collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Stop using the affected beds immediately. To determine if you have an SandA bed, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Consumers with affected SandA beds should call the company toll-free at 1-800-729-0783 for a free retrofit kit to reinforce the bed. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, SandA Imports, Inc., Apopka, FL, is voluntarily providing reinforcement brackets for certain children's tubular metal frame bunk beds. The upper level can fall unexpectedly, causing the bunk bed to collapse. Collapse of the top bunk could result in injury to an occupant on the bed. SandA has received two reports of these bed frames cracking or breaking, none of which resulted in injury. Approximately 2,700 affected beds were distributed from 1991 through 1993 in retail stores located in the Southeast states. The beds sold for approximately $150 to $300 each (excluding mattresses). The bunk beds subject to this program, models 6202B (Black), 6202L (Blue), 6202R (Red) and 6202W (White), have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The beds use a standard twin size mattress on the top bunk and a full size mattress on the bottom bunk. The beds can be distinguished from others on the market by the mattress support connections. Eight protruding metal tongues extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. The bunk beds may have been welded poorly or have an inadequate material thickness around one or more of the eight mattress support corners.Consumers should immediately stop using the affected beds. To determine if you have an SandA bed, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Consumers with affected SandA beds should call the company toll-free at 1-800-729-0783 to obtain a free retrofit kit that will reinforce the upper bunk when assembled on the upper and lower corner joints.CPSC is investigating numerous other importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 400 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of any metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint or metal around the weld. Consumers should stop using damaged bunk beds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigations, consumers are urged to call CPSC toll-free weekdays at 1-800-638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing and speech impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
April 6, 1994 Release # 94-051 PRODUCT: Gold Key's high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size and twin size/twin size children's bunk beds. All models purchased from 1988 through September 1993 are affected. The beds are similar to other beds sold by numerous other vendors and can be identified by the protruding metal mattress support tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. Most Gold Key beds also have distinctive scroll work on the head boards, foot boards and guard rails. PROBLEM: The bunk bed may unexpectedly collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Stop using the affected beds immediately. Firm is out of business. Immediately stop use of this product. Discard or Destroy these beds. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gold Key Enterprises, Arlington, TX, is voluntarily recallling their children's tubular metal bunk beds. The upper level can fall unexpectedly causing the bunk beds to collapse. Gold Key has received some 100 reports of these bed frames cracking or breaking. There were no reports of injury. From 1988 through September 1993 Gold Key distributed some 50,000 of these beds in models selling from approximately $160 to $300 each. The beds were sold largely through retailers in the midwest, including Rhodes, Unclaimed Freight, Rottmans, Schewel Furniture, Value City, Freight Sales, The Room Store, and Arronsons. Since September 1993, Gold Key has sold redesigned bunk beds and ceased distributing the former models. All models of metal bunk beds distributed from 1988 through September 1993 are affected by this problem. The beds are similar to other beds sold by numerous other vendors and can be identified by protruding metal mattress support tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. Most Gold Key beds have distinctive scroll work on the head boards, foot boards and guard rails. The tubular metal beds are sold in three basic models: twin-size on top over full-size on bottom, twin over twin, and twin over futon. All models are painted a high gloss red, white, blue, or black color. The bunk beds are believed to suffer a design flaw that may cause one or more of the eight corner supports to come loose. Firm is out of business. Immediately stop use of these beds. Discard or destroy these products.CPSC is investigating numerous other importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 400 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint or metal around the weld. Consumers should stop using damaged bunk beds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigations, consumers are urged to call CPSC toll-free weekdays at 1-800-638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing and speech impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
April 5, 1994 Release # 94-055 PRODUCT: Crayons imported from China by the following companies: - "12 Jumbo Crayons," Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA. - "Safe 48 Non-Toxic I'm a Toys "R" Us Kid! Crayons," Toys "R" Us, Paramus, NJ. - "12 Crayons, Glory" and "18 Crayons That Paint, Conforms ASTM D-4236," Glory Stationery Manufacturing Company Limited, Los Angeles, CA. - "64 Crayons, School Quality, No. 8064," A.J. Cohen Distributors, Hauppauge, NY. - "64 Crayons, #CR 64-64 CT," Baum Imports, New York, NY. - "12 Super Jumbo Crayons," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY. - "8 Crayons, No 5 CL 850," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY. - "Fun Time 72 Crayons, No. B541," Overseas United, New York, NY. - "64 Crayons, Kidz Biz," Bargin Wholesale, Los Angeles, CA. - "64 Crayons, SKU#51-02600," Universal International, Minneapolis, MN. - "Feido, 12 Crayons, No. CC8812," Kipp Brothers Inc., Indianapolis, IN. PROBLEM: All of these crayons contain lead. The first three (Concord, Toys "R" Us, and Glory) contain enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or chew on the crayons. While sources such as lead paint are major causes of lead poisoning, it is important to eliminate other contributors to lead poisoning, such as these crayons. The other eight brands do not contain enough lead to increase the blood lead level above the threshold level for lead poisoning, assuming a typical scenario of a child chewing on small pieces of lead- containing crayons over a span of time. However, CPSC is very concerned about these crayons because they add to the overall "lead load" to children who may eat them. If a child ate an entire lead-containing crayon over the same span of time, the lead poisoning threshold for these crayons would be exceeded. WHAT TO DO: Take the crayons away from children and discard them or, for most of the brands, take them back to the store for a refund. The crayons sold by Bargin Wholesale and by Universal International are being recalled from the importers' retail chains. Buy only crayons and other children's art materials that have this label: "Conforms to ASTM D-4236" (or similar words) which means that a toxicologist has reviewed the formula of the art material for chronic hazards. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC announces recalls of several imported crayons because of a lead poisoning hazard. Importers of the following Chinese crayons are taking these corrective actions: - "12 Jumbo Crayons," Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, CA. Sold approximately 430 cases in 18 States. Return to store for refund. - "Safe 48 Non-Toxic I'm a Toys "R" Us Kid! Crayons," Toys "R" Us, Paramus, NJ. Sold 100,000 packages in 1990-91 and 2,000 packages in last year. The crayons were packaged in plastic cylindrical containers with a crayon sharpener in the lid and a paper label featuring Geoffrey the Giraffe and reading in part: "SAFE 48 NON- TOXIC I"M A TOYS "R" US KID! CRAYONS *** manufactured by BSA Assoc., N.Y., N.Y. 10010 for Geoffrey Inc. *** Made in China." Individual crayons bear a paper label reading in part "RAINBOW CRAYONS *** BSA *** Made in China." Return to store for refund. - "12 Crayons, Glory" and "18 Crayons That Paint, Conforms ASTM D- 4236," Glory Stationery Manufacturing Company Limited, Los Angeles, CA. According to the importer, none of the crayons was sold at retail level. Those crayons shipped to distributors have been recalled, and all crayons at the importer's warehouse will be destroyed. - "64 Crayons, School Quality, No. 8064," A.J. Cohen Distributors, Hauppauge, NY. Sold 226,008 units in Eastern United States. Return to store for refund. - "64 Crayons, #CR 64-64 CT," Baum Imports, New York, NY. Sold 80,400 boxes in metropolitan New York City area. Return to store for refund. - "12 Super Jumbo Crayons," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY. Sold 36,000 boxes nationwide. Return to store for refund. - "8 Crayons, No 5 CL 850," Dynamic Division of Agora International, St. Albans, NY. Sold 120,000 boxes nationwide. Return to store for refund. - "Fun Time 72 Crayons, No. B541," Overseas United, New York, NY. Sold 16,949 boxes in metropolitan New York City area. Return to store for refund. - "64 Crayons, Kidz Biz," Bargin Wholesale, Los Angeles, CA. Sold 101,184 boxes nationwide. Firm will recall from "The $.99 Store" chain. - "64 Crayons, SKU#51-02600," Universal International, Minneapolis, MN. Firm imported 295,000 boxes. Firm will recall from the "Only Deals" chain. - "Feido, 12 Crayons, No. CC8812," Kipp Brothers Inc., Indianapolis, IN. Sold 19,006 nationwide. Firm will destroy 3,438 boxes of crayons left in inventory. All of these crayons contain lead. The first three (Concord, Toys "R" Us, and Glory) contain enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or chew on the crayons. The other eight brands do not contain enough lead to increase the blood lead level above the threshold level for lead poisoning (10 micrograms of lead per deciliter of blood, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and supported by other Federal agencies). This assumes a typical scenario of a child chewing on small pieces of lead-containing crayons over a span of time. However, CPSC is very concerned about these crayons because they add to the overall "lead load" to children who eat them. If a child ate an entire lead- containing crayon over the same span of time, the lead poisoning threshold for these crayons would be exceeded. The CPSC staff found the lead-containing crayons during a nationwide survey of crayons imported from China. In a separate action, the Arizona Department of Health Services had previously found some crayons imported from China to be a source of high blood lead levels in a Phoenix infant. The Los Angeles-based importer of those crayons, Concord Enterprises, recalled those crayons in cooperation with CPSC on March 22, 1994. Toys "R" Us conducted tests at an independent lab and did not find hazardous amounts of lead in the crayons they tested. Nevertheless, Toys "R" Us and CPSC urge consumers to take the Toys "R" Us crayons away from children and discard them or return them to a Toys "R" Us store for a refund. Parents should buy only crayons and other children's art materials that have this label: "Conforms to ASTM D-4236," or similar words. This label means that the formulas of the crayons and other art materials have been reviewed by a toxicologist for chronic hazards and are labeled appropriately. In the case of the crayons imported by Glory Stationery Manufacturing Company Limited, it was inappropriate for the crayons to be labeled "Conforms to ASTM D-4236" because the crayons contained hazardous levels of lead. CPSC will continue to test art materials to assure that the ASTM label is being properly used. CPSC also will continue to work with the U.S. Customs Service to seize non- ASTM-labeled crayons at ports of entry. Parents should not buy old non-ASTM-labeled art materials still on store shelves. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "While there are other causes of lead poisoning, such as lead paint, no children's product, especially crayons, should contain lead. Throw these crayons in the trash or take them back to the store for a refund." Lead has long been recognized asa hazardous substance, especially to young children, infants, and fetuses. Lead poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and can impair mental functioning. It can retard mental and physical development and reduce attention span. The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) bans children's products containing hazardous amounts of lead. In addition, the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA) amendments to the FHSA require that all art materials be reviewed by a toxicologist for chronic hazards and be labeled appropriately. Crayons that contain hazardous lead levels are banned hazardous substances and crayons without the conformance label are misbranded art materials under the law. CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
March 22, 1994 Release # 94-049 PRODUCT: Certain crayons imported from China by Concord Enterprises, Los Angeles, California, sold in a plastic box, bearing the labels "12 Jumbo Crayons," "Made in China," and "Non-Toxic." PROBLEM: The yellow and orange color crayons contain enough lead to present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or chew on the crayons. While other sources such as lead paint are major causes of lead poisoning, it is important to eliminate other contributors to lead poisoning, such as these crayons. WHAT TO DO: Take the yellow and orange crayons away from children and discard them or take them back to the store for a refund. Buy only crayons and other children's art materials that have this label: "Conforms to ASTM D-4236" (or similar words) which means that a toxicologist has reviewed the art material for chronic hazards. Retailers should stop sale and return crayons to Concord Enterprises. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC and Concord Enterprises announces the recall of certain crayons imported from China because of a lead poisoning hazard. CPSC tested the crayons and found hazardous amounts of lead in the yellow and orange color crayons. If a child eats or chews on the crayon, lead poisoning could occur. Therefore, CPSC urges consumers to take the crayons away from children and discard them or return them to the store for a refund. Retailers should stop sale and return the crayons to Concord Enterprises. Parents should buy only crayons and other children's art materials that have this label: "Conforms to ASTM D-4236," or similar words. This label means that the crayons and other art materials have been reviewed by a toxicologist for chronic hazards and are labeled appropriately. No art materials lacking the conformance label or bearing hazard labeling should be given to young children.CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "While there are other major causes of lead poisoning, such as lead paint, we want to eliminate any additional lead sources, such as crayons. Throw these crayons in the trash can or take them back to the store for a refund." Lead has long been recognized as a hazardous substance, especially to young children, fetuses, and infants. Lead poisoning can cause irreversible brain damage and can impair mental functioning. It can retard mental and physical development and reduce attention span.Concord Enterprises imported and sold approximately 430 cases of crayons. They were sold in a plastic box with the following markings on the box: "12 Jumbo Crayons," "Made in China," "Non-Toxic," and "Distributed by Concord Ent. Los Angeles." The crayons are approximately 6 inches long and about half an inch thick. CPSC is investigating other crayons to see if they contain hazardous lead.The Federal Hazardous Substances Act (FHSA) bans children's products containing hazardous amounts of lead. In addition, the Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act amendments to the FHSA require that all art materials be reviewed by a toxicologist for chronic hazards and be labeled appropriately. Crayons that contain hazardous lead levels are banned hazardous substances and crayons without the conformance label are misbranded art materials under the law. CPSC's mission is 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.</p
February 17, 1994 Release # 94-038 PRODUCT: Approximately 4,435 bottles of Fem-Plus" nutritional supplements for women by Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. The recalled Fem-Plus were sold in white, opaque plastic bottles with blue screw-on plastic caps from 6/1/93 through 8/2/93. Each bottle contains 60 capsules with 25 milligrams (mg) of iron per capsule. PROBLEM: Because of its iron content, Fem-Plus must be sold in child-resistant packaging. The recalled bottles lack the required packaging. A child could easily open the bottle and ingest too much iron, leading to serious illness or death. WHAT TO DO: Return unused portions of any bottles to the place of purchase for a replacement or full refund. Consumers may call 1-800-783-2286. WASHINGTON, DC --- CPSC, Enzymatic Therapy, Inc., of Green Bay, WI is voluntarily recalling its "Fem-Plus" nutritional supplement for women. Because of its iron content, Fem-Plus 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 Fem-Plus were sold in white, opaque plastic bottles with blue screw-on plastic caps. Each bottle contains 60 capsules with 25 milligrams (mg) of iron per capsule. The bottle is labeled "HERBAL BIO-THERAPY *** Fem-Plus *** NO. 811 *** 60 CAPSULES." The label also reads, "MANUFACTURED EXCLUSIVELY FOR ENZYMATIC THERAPY, INC., GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN 54311." This recall only applies to Fem-Plus packaged in containers with blue conventional screw caps. It does not include Fem-Plus packaged with white child-resistant caps labeled "push down and turn" nor any other iron-containing products manufactured by Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. Approximately 4,435 bottles of the recalled iron product were sold to consumers through retail health food and nutrition stores nationwide between June 1, 1991 and August 2, 1993. Enzymatic Therapy has been selling Fem-Plus in child-resistant packaging since August 3, 1993. Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. has manufactured and sold this product for several years. Neither Enzymatic Therapy, Inc. nor the Commission is aware of any poisoning incidents due to the Fem-Plus iron capsules. However, the Commission is aware of several ingestions and at least 25 deaths since 1990 from other iron- containing products, as reported by the National Association of Poison Control Centers. Consumers should immediately return unused portions of any bottles of the recalled Fem-Plus capsules to the store where they purchased it. They will receive either a replacement bottle with child-resistant packaging or a full refund. Consumers may call Enzymatic Therapy's toll-free number 1-800-783-2286 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