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All product recalls affecting Alabama.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Alabama in the distribution area.
Wooden Toy Cars Recall by Etna Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White April 17, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-105 CPSC, Etna Products Inc. Announce Recall of Wooden Toy Cars WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Etna Products Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 13,200 wooden toy cars. The glue holding the toy together deteriorates causing the hub caps, headlights, and blocks to separate. Young children could choke on the headlights and blocks or inhale the hub caps into their lungs, which could lead to death. CPSC and Etna Products are not aware of any injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The wooden toy car is painted red, yellow, green, and blue. The sides of the car hold 26 wooden blocks painted with letters of the alphabet and pictures appropriate for each letter and two heart-shaped red blocks. The car also comes with a 12-inch white pull cord. The toy is packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "Solid Wood Hand-Painted Old Time Learning Car...28 Blocks - One Side Displays Letter, Other Side Displays Picture With Name." There is a picture of the toy car on the box. The toys were sold nationwide by Benton-Kirby and Walter Drake & Sons mail order catalogues. The toys were also sold by Boardman's (Small Wonders, Something Special, Small Delights), Odd-Job Trading stores, J.D. Yeatts Imports, and Burton Distributors. The toys were sold from 1994 through March 1997 for about $5. Consumers should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall or for questions concerning mail order purchases, consumers should call Etna at (800) 841-1007.
TraveLite SPORT Strollers Recall by Century NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Recall program no longer available. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White Originally issued April 16, 1997; Revised August 27, 2001 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-102 CPSC, Century Announce Recall to Repair TraveLite SPORT Strollers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Century Products Co. of Macedonia, Ohio, recalled about 166,000 Century TraveLite SPORT strollers. Certain models of these strollers have restraint buckles that could unlatch and fold locks that could break causing the stroller to fold unexpectedly if the front wheels of the stroller hit a curb or other stationary object. If the restraint buckle unlatches or the fold locks fail, a child could fall out of the stroller and be injured. Century has received approximately 1,400 reports from consumers about these problems, including 78 injuries, such as bumps and bruises. The recall program is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the strollers. The affected strollers are Century TraveLite SPORT strollers with model numbers 11-171, 11-181, or 11-191. These strollers were made from February 1995 through October 1995. The model number and date manufactured are located on the side tubing of the stroller. Department, juvenile products, and discount stores nationwide sold these strollers beginning in February 1995 for about $60 to $80. Consumers should immediately stop using these strollers and discard or destroy the product. The recall program is no longer available. More information can be obtained by writing to Century Products Co., 9600 Valley View Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056 or by calling the company's customer service number at 800-345-4109.
Disney Babies Romper Sets Recall by Catton Brothers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White April 15, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-101 CPSC, Catton Brothers Corp. Announce Recall of Disney Babies Romper Sets for Boys and Girls WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Catton Brothers Corp. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 13,200 Disney Babies romper sets for boys and girls. Some of the romper's crotch snaps were improperly attached, exposing a sharp prong. The exposed prong could cause injury to infants. CPSC and Catton Brothers Corp. are not aware of any injuries involving these rompers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Disney Babies romper sets consist of a denim romper with an embroidered Baby Minnie or Baby Mickey and a denim hat with a Baby Minnie or Baby Mickey patch. They are available for boys (style no. 1169) and girls (style no. 1168) in sizes 0 to 6 months and 6 to 9 months. The rompers have two sewn-in labels. One label displays the Disney Babies logo. The other label reads in part, "CATTON BROS. CORP...Style #1168 or 1169...100% Cotton...Made in Bangladesh." Wording on this label is written in English and Spanish. Department and discount stores nationwide sold the romper sets from October 1996 through February 1997 for about $10 to $14. The Disney Store did not sell the rompers. Consumers should stop using the rompers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Catton Brothers Corp. at (800) 357-6343. Disney Babies denim rompers that are made in the Philippines are not involved in this recall.
Children's "Starfish" Swimming Vests Recall by OddzOn Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White April 14, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-100 CPSC, OddzOn Products Inc. Announce Recall of Children's "Starfish" Swimming Vests: Buckles Can Unlatch WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), OddzOn Products Inc. of Campbell, Calif., is recalling about 5,000 children's swimming vests manufactured in 1996 and sold under the brand name "Starfish." The vest's buckles can unlatch unexpectedly while in use, releasing a child into the water. Children could drown if they are released into the water without the aid of the swimming vest. OddzOn Products Inc. has received one report of the buckles unlatching. No injuries have been reported. The "Starfish" inflatable plastic swimming vest has a blue inner lining and collar and a yellow and pink body secured by two plastic buckles in the front. The "Starfish" logo and name appear on the front of the vest and on the buckles. The vest is available in sizes A through D and is intended for children between 1 and 8 years old. Toy, sporting goods, and gift stores nationwide sold the swimming vests from May 1996 through March 1997 for about $14. Consumers should take the "Starfish" swimming vests away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call OddzOn Products at (800) 755-6674.
Food Dehydrators Recall/Replace by K-Tel International (USA) NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Company out of business. Please destroy or discard the product. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles Originally issued April 8, 1997, Revised December 23, 2002 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-097 CPSC, K-Tel International (USA) Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Food Dehydrators WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K-Tel International (USA) Inc. of Plymouth, Minn., announced a replacement program for 75,000 food dehydrators. The food dehydrator can overheat, presenting a fire hazard. K-Tel is aware of nine incidents resulting in seven fires. One person was injured by smoke inhalation. The recall program involved the Deluxe Dehydrator with Fan, model no. 80043. The round, white plastic appliance measures 13 inches in diameter with a 3-inch thick base and a gray plastic lid. The base is labeled in part, "K-TEL...Style No. LD 1010..." The base is stacked with five trays with holes in the center. Each tray contains a gray plastic tray on which fruit, vegetables, or meat can be dried. Retail stores and telemarketers sold the dehydrators nationwide from October 1993 to December 1995 for $30 to $40. Consumers who own the K-Tel Food Dehydrator with Fan, model no. 80043, should stop using it immediately. The company is out of business, and cannot be contacted. Please destroy or discard the product. K-Tel has already notified consumers who purchased the recalled food dehydrator through telemarketing. This notice is being issued to inform consumers who purchased the food dehydrator at retail stores about the recall program.
Chain Saws Recalled by Husqvarna NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles April 8, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-098 CPSC and Husqvarna Announce Recall of Chain Saws WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Husqvarna Forest & Garden Co. of Charlotte, N.C., is recalling about 277,000 chain saws. Heat from the saw's muffler can melt the saw's front hand guard if the removable exhaust deflector is not attached properly. The hand guard is designed to prevent contact with the chain and can manually activate the chain brake during a kickback. A damaged hand guard exposes consumers to a risk of injury from the chain. Husqvarna has received one report of a death in Canada and one report of a serious hand injury after the base of the saw's hand guard melted. The recalled chain saws include the Husqvarna models 42, 51, 55, 242, and 254 with serial numbers beginning with 531 and below. The recalled saws also include models 61 and 257 with serial numbers beginning with 324 and below. The chain saws are orange and have the Husqvarna name printed on both sides of the motor. The model number is printed on the left side of the motor and on the serial number plate on the left front of the motor. The hand guard is made of black, gray, or orange plastic. Authorized Husqvarna dealers nationwide sold the chain saws from 1990 through 1995 for about $400 to $600. Consumers should immediately stop using the chain saws and return them to the nearest authorized Husqvarna dealer for a free replacement muffler, which has a welded deflector. Husqvarna will also replace any hand guards that show signs of heat damage. For additional information, consumers should call Husqvarna at (800) 438-7297.
Wallpaper Steamers Recall/Repair by Wagner NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles April 7, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-096 CPSC and Wagner Announce Recall to Repair Wallpaper Steamers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wagner Spray Tech Corp. of Plymouth, Minn., is repairing about 44,000 wallpaper steamers sold under the brand name "Wagner Power Steamer" (model 700). Under certain conditions, steam and hot water can forcefully escape from the unit when the filler cap is opened. Consumers can be burned by the hot water and steam. Wagner has received 5 reports of first- and second-degree burn injuries to consumers' hands, arms, legs, and feet from forcefully escaping steam and hot water. The plastic steamer is mainly gray and black with a round 1-gallon water container measuring 6.5 inches in height by 9.5 inches in diameter. The steamer has an 11.5-foot hose that connects the steamplate to the steamer. The filler cap is yellow and is attached to the end of the hose that connects to the spout of the water container. The water container and the steamplate both have yellow labels displaying model number 700 and brand name "Wagner Power Steamer." Model 700 steamers have serial numbers beginning with K and ending with N, beginning with L and ending with N, or beginning with M and ending with N. The serial number is printed in blue ink on the bottom of the water container. The steamer was packaged in a carton labeled in part, "WAGNER POWER STEAMER...Wallpaper Remover...MODEL 700." The carton displays various pictures of the steamer. Labeling on the carton is written in English, Spanish, and French. Hardware and home supply stores nationwide sold the steamers from July 1994 through February 1997 for about $70. Consumers should immediately stop using the steamers and call Wagner at (800) 686-8525 or write to the company at 1770 Fernbrook Lane, Plymouth, Minn. 55447 to receive a free replacement hose/filler cap. The steamer is to be repaired at home by replacing the old hose/filler cap with the new one.
Wooden and Metal Bunk Beds Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm phone number change, Firm out of business FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White Originally issued April 7, 1997; Revised July 9, 2001 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-095 CPSC Announces Recall of Wooden and Metal Bunk Beds WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), five bunk bed manufacturers are recalling approximately 3,100 wooden and metal bunk beds. The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk that present a potential entrapment hazard to young children. The spaces can be large enough for a child's body to pass through, but small enough to entrap a child's head. Since November 1994, CPSC and 31 manufacturers have announced recalls of more than 511,400 wooden bunk beds with similar entrapment hazards. In response to this action, the manufacturers participating in this recall have also identified wooden and metal bunk beds with similar entrapment hazards. Since 1990, CPSC has received reports of 34 children who died from becoming caught in spaces in the top of wooden bunk beds. Thirty-three of those children were 3 years old or younger. In addition, CPSC has received reports of four children who died from becoming caught in spaces in the top of metal bunk beds. All four children were 2 years old or younger. The ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) voluntary standard for bunk beds requires that, in addition to having guardrails on both sides of the top bunk, all spaces between the guardrail and bed frame, and in the head and foot boards on the top bunk, be less than 3.5 inches. Bunk beds currently made by the companies listed below now meet the spacing requirement of the voluntary standard. The companies are also providing permanent labels or placing permanent labels on their bunk beds to warn that children under age 6 be prohibited from the upper bunk. CPSC and the manufacturers continue to urge parents and caregivers not to put children under age 6 on the top bunk. The manufacturers listed below are participating in this recall to improve the safety of these beds and to meet the requirements of the voluntary standard. Consumers should stop using the recalled beds immediately and call the company or contact the retailer for a replacement guardrail, retrofit kit, or instructions to help eliminate the potential entrapment hazard. If this cannot be done (for example, firm out of business) then consumers should discard or destroy the product. If consumers are not sure of the bunk bed manufacturer or have questions about this recall, they should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772. Dates Company Model(s) Distributed Locations Acme Trading Corp. 2441 July 1996 - CA, CO, IL, Vernon, CA Metal Bunk Beds January 1997 NE, OK, OR, (213) 623-0000 TX Chicken & Egg Furniture Horizontal and Spindle 1987 - 1997 CA, CO, ID, Seattle, WA Rung Blakely IL, MN, MT, OUT OF BUSINESS Wooden Bunk Beds NV, OR, WA, WI IEM Furniture 2155B, 2155G, 2155W, 1994 - 1996 CA, NV, OR, City of Commerce, CA 2153B, 2153G, 2153W WA (323) 888-1688 Metal Bunk Beds Lewis Furniture Mfg. Co. 202 1989- GA, SC Williamston, SC Wooden Bunk Beds January 1997 (864) 847-4281 Silver Eagle Corp. Loft-1, CBD-Bunk-TT, 1995 - 1997 CA, NV, OR, Sacramento, CA CSH-Bunk-TT, RBD-Loft, WA (916) 925-6099 REC-Bunk-TT Wooden Bunk/Loft Beds when used in a bunk bed configuration
Pomtrex Irons Recalled by MBR Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 31, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-091 CPSC and MBR Industries Inc. Recall Irons WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MBR Industries Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 40,000 electric irons. The irons' thermostats could malfunction causing the irons to overheat, which presents a fire hazard. CPSC and MBR are not aware of any injuries involving these irons. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The black, red, or beige irons have a metal base and a plastic handle. The "Pomtrex" trademark displays above the settings' menu. The iron was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "POMTREX ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC IRON...MODEL NO. 600-00701." Independent discount, hardware, and variety stores nationwide sold the irons from November 1994 through September 1996 for about $7. Consumers should stop using the recalled irons immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call MBR at (800) 325-0015. Consumers who live in Florida can call MBR collect at (305) 769-1000.
Trisonic Extension Cords & Power Strip Surge Protectors Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 31, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-093 CPSC and Eastern America Trio Products Inc. Recall Trisonic Extension Cords and Power Strip Surge Protectors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), importer Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y., is recalling over 43,500 Trisonic extension cords and over 26,800 Trisonic power strip surge protectors. The extension cords and power strip surge protectors present fire and shock hazards. CPSC and Eastern America Trio Products Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords and power strip surge protectors. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The white 12-foot extension cord (model number TS-2512W) has undersized wire, which has been incorrectly connected to the attachment plug creating reverse polarity. The following words are printed on the cord, "SPT-2 60o VW-1 16AWGX2C E135375 404803-002." A blue tag attached to the cord reads in part, "UND. LAB INC LIST CORD SET ISSUE No. BU-6684...13A...125V...1625W...GE CO." The cord was packaged in a cardboard wrapper labeled in part, "Trisonic TS-2512W 12 Ft. Household EXTENSION CORD UL LISTED NO. E109853." Discount and hardware stores nationwide sold the cords from November 1993 through November 1995 for about $2. The gray 9-foot air conditioner/appliance extension cord (model number TS-2609) has a non-polarized plug. There is no identification information on the cord. The cord was packaged in a cardboard wrapper labeled in part, "Trisonic AIR CONDITIONER/APPLIANCE EXTENSION CORD...UL GROUNDED 3 PRONGED...9FT...13A/125V...1625W." Discount and hardware stores nationwide sold the cords from July 1994 through November 1995 for about $4. The cream 8-outlet power strip surge protector (model number TS-1008) has undersized wiring, faulty soldering, and a flammable plastic body. The following words are molded into the back of the power strip, "8 OUTLET POWER STRIP (TEMPORARY POWER TAP) AC125V 15A...MADE IN CHINA." A silver label bears both the UL and CSA symbols without listed numbers. The power strip was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "Trisonic TS-1008...8 OUTLET POWER STRIP SURGE PROTECTOR SAFETY CIRCUIT BREAKER." Discount and hardware stores nationwide sold the power strip surge protectors from January 1992 through September 1995 for about $7. Consumers should stop using these extension cords and power strip surge protectors immediately, and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Eastern America Trio Products Inc. at (800) 661-7146. This recall does not extend to other models of Trisonic extension cords and power strip surge protectors.
Extension Cords & Power Strip Surge Protectors Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 31, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-094 CPSC and Chandur Hasso Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords and Power Strip Surge Protectors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chandur Hasso Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 2,300 extension cords and 18,000 power strip surge protectors. The extension cords and power strip surge protectors present fire, shock, and electrocution hazards. CPSC and Chandur Hasso Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The brown 12-foot extension cord (model SS2104) has undersized wires and is made with a plastic that, once ignited, continues to burn and spread flames. The receptor end of the cord is imprinted with seven parallel ribs on each side. "125V 13A" is imprinted on the single receptor end. The cord has a plastic warning label attached to one end that reads in part, "CAUTION AVOID HAZARDS...KEEP CHILDREN AWAY...DO NOT USE DAMAGED CORD...FOR INDOOR USE ONLY." The cord was packaged in a cardboard wrapper labeled in part, "SOMITO...SS2104...12 ft. Household Extension Cord...Polarized." Retailers in New York and Illinois., such as Hyundai Electronics, Jack's 99¢ Stores, Star Distributors, and Universal Electronics, sold these cords from February to April 1996 for about $1. The 6-outlet power strip surge protector (model number SX-865) has undersized wires, faulty soldering, and a non-polarized plug. There is no labeling on the surge protector, but it is made of a beige-colored metal with black outlets and a red power switch. The electrical cord is white. The surge protector was packaged in a blue cardboard box labeled in part, METAL SURGE PROTECTED OUTLET CENTER...FULL 3 LINE GROUND PROTECTION...LIGHTED ON/OFF SWITCH...SOMITO MODEL# SX-865." There is a picture of the surge protector on the front of the box. The 6-outlet power strip surge protector has undersized wires, faulty soldering, and a non-polarized plug. There is no labeling on the surge protector, but it is made of a beige-colored metal with black outlets and a red power switch. The electrical cord is black. The surge protector was packaged in a blue cardboard box labeled in part, "6-OUTLET AC SURGE PROTECTOR...CLEAN POWER SOURCE WITH SPIKE SUPPRESSOR...15 AMPS MAXIMUM CAPACITY." There is a picture of the surge protector on the front of the box, and part of the surge protector is visible through a plastic-covered cutout that is part of the picture. Discount and hardware stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio sold these surge protectors from January 1995 to October 1996 for about $5. Consumers should stop using these extension cords and power strip surge protectors immediately, and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Chandur Hasso Inc. at (800) 451-4244. Consumers who live in the New York metropolitan area should call (212) 268-6265.
Pomair Hair Dryers Recalled by MBR Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 31, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-092 CPSC and MBR Industries Inc. Recall Hair Dryers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MBR Industries Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 55,000 hand-held hair dryers sold under the name "Pomair." The dryers' thermostats could malfunction causing the dryers to overheat, which presents a fire hazard. Additionally, the dryers do not have a full immersion protection plug to protect against electrocution if they fall into water. The current voluntary industry standard, which has been in effect since January 1, 1991, requires hand-held hair dryers to provide full immersion protection when in either the "on" or "off" position. Before the use of immersion protection devices, there were an average of 18 electrocutions involving hand-held hair dryers each year. Since the introduction of immersion protection devices for hand-held hair dryers, the number decreased to two electrocution deaths in 1992. MBR is aware of one report of a hair dryer overheating and catching on fire while in use, but no injuries were reported. The black, burgundy, or beige plastic hair dryers display the words "Professional Styler by Pomair Asbestos Free." "Model 600-53000" is imprinted on the back of the handle under the "Pomair" trademark. The dryers have ordinary plugs rather than ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI's) or similar devices to prevent electric shocks. The dryers were packaged in cardboard boxes labeled, "Pomair Asbestos Free Pro 1800 Hair Dryer/Styler." Independent discount, hardware, and variety stores nationwide sold the hair dryers from May 1994 through September 1996 for about $6. Consumers should stop using the recalled hair dryers immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call MBR at (800) 325-0015. Consumers who live in Florida can call MBR collect at (305) 769-1000. When buying a hair dryer, consumers should look for a large, rectangular-shaped plug at the end of the cord indicating the presence of a GFCI. The certification mark of a recognized testing laboratory should also be visible on the hair dryer or on the hair dryer's packaging. However, even with this improved protection, under no circumstances should consumers use a hair dryer where it could come in contact with water. Electricity and water are a potentially deadly combination.
March 25, 1997 Release # 97-089 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), T-Fal Corp. of Pine Brook, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 29,000 deep fryers with fixed pots. Some of these deep fryers have heating elements that can overheat, presenting a risk of burn injuries.T-Fal has received 25 reports of the deep fryers' heating elements overheating, which resulted in the units' bases beginning to melt. While some counter tops have been damaged, T-Fal is not aware of any injuries or fires involving these deep fryers. There are three models of deep fryers subject to this recall. The models involved in this recall have fixed pots and were manufactured during particular weeks of 1996, as indicated in the following table. Model Name Model No. Date Manufactured Superclean Midi 3350 Manufactured during weeks 22 through 30 of 1996 Superclean Maxi 3358 Manufactured during week 45 of 1996 Superclean Maxi 3360 Manufactured during weeks 26 and 46 of 1996 The model number and date manufactured is printed on a silver label affixed to the units' bases. The model number follows the word "CODE." The date manufactured is located above the words "MADE IN MEXICO." The week is indicated by the two-digit number and the year is indicated by the single-digit number.The fixed pot "Superclean Midi" fryer (model 3350) displays the words, "T-FAL SUPERCLEAN SAFETY FRYER MIDI." The fixed pot "Superclean Maxi" fryer (models 3358 and 3360) displays the words, "T-FAL SUPERCLEAN SAFETY FRYER MAXI." The fryers all have a molded white plastic exterior and a lid that opens on a hinge and locks into place.The deep fryers are packaged in a cardboard carton labeled in part, "T-FAL SUPERCLEAN SAFETY FRYER." Labeling on the carton is written in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The carton displays a picture of the deep fryer.Major retail stores nationwide (including Ames, Bradlees, and Hills) and QVC (home shopping television program) sold the deep fryers from May through December 1996 for about $50 to $70.Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryers subject to this recall and call T-Fal toll-free at (800) 395-8325. T-Fal will inspect the fryers and provide a free replacement to consumers who own fryers with problem heating elements. No T-Fal deep fryers with removable pots or fryers with fixed pots manufactured during other weeks are involved inthis recall
March 25, 1997 Release # 97-088 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gold Bug of Denver, Colo.,is recalling over 5,400 Carter's infant carriers. The adjustable shoulder strap of the carrier can become unfastened or separate from the buckles, resulting in an infant falling from the carrier.Gold Bug has received eight reports of straps unfastening or separating, including two reports of infants falling from the carrier and hitting their heads. The Carter's infant carrier being recalled is style no. 89000. The carrier is made of light blue quilted fabric with a waist belt, padded shoulder strap, zippered leg openings with padding, and padded back and head supports. The padded fabric is light blue, white, green, and pink. The waist belt and shoulder strap are made of white nylonwebbing with white stitching. The Carter's brand label is sewn into a seam on the carrier. The carrier is intended for children from birth to 24 months of age. The carrier was packaged in a cardboard box labeled inpart, "Carter's Infant Carrier...0-24 months." The style number appears on the bottom of the box. J.C. Penney sold the infant carriers in some of its stores across the country beginning in June 1996 for about $30.Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier and call Gold Bug at (800) 942-9442 to receive a free replacement. Consumers may also receive a free replacement by writing to Gold Bug at P.O. Box 390488, Denver, CO.80239.Carter's infant carriers with style no. 89200 are not being recalled. Style no. 89200 has black stitching at the ends of the shoulder strap that are threaded through the carrier's buckles
Children's Chaise Lounge Chairs Recall by Keysheen NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm relocated; telephone number change. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White Originally issued March 25, 1997, Revised April 4, 2003 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-090 CPSC and Keysheen International Corp. Announce Recall of Children's Chaise Lounge Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Keysheen International Corp. of Taiwan is recalling about 38,300 children's folding chaise lounge chairs. If the support leg of the chair's footrest is not fully extended when a child sits down, a child's fingers can get trapped between the support leg and the metal frame, causing a pinching or amputation injury. CPSC has received one report of a 4-year-old child's fingertip being amputated as the child sat down in the folding chaise lounge chair. The frame of the lounge chair is made of 1/2-inch metal tubing of various colors. The chair has two white armrests measuring 12 inches long. The chair's metal frame is covered with brightly colored printed fabric of various designs. When fully extended, the chair measures 46 3/4 inches long by 13 1/2 inches wide, and the seat stands 6 inches above the floor. There is a sewn-in label on the back of the chair that reads in part, "SHEENTEX FABRIC...KEYSHEEN." The chair has a 65 pound weight limit, which makes it suitable for children about 8 years old and younger. Retail stores nationwide, including Linens 'n Things, Hecht's, Kohl's, Fred Meyer, Robinsons May, and Hills, sold the chairs from 1994 to 1997 for about $15 to $20. Consumers should take the chairs away from children immediately. To receive a full refund, consumers should call Keysheen toll-free at (877) 539-7436 for instructions. Consumers should destroy the chairs to prevent further use by children.
March 24, 1997 Release # 97-086 WASHINGTON D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Melcon Design LLC of NewYork, N.Y., is recalling over 1,900 long-haired chenille sweaters for women sold under the brand name "RELAIS." The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, may ignite readily and presents aserious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.CPSC and Melcon Design LLC are not aware of anyinjuries involving these sweaters.This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The long-haired chenille sweaters are labeled "RELAIS"at the neck and "100% RAYON...DRY CLEAN ONLY...MADE IN U.S.A." at the lower part of a side seam. The sweaters comein four styles: crop crew, fitted cardigan (with collar), fitted polo (with collar and short front opening), and turtleneck tunic. The sweaters come in a variety of sizes and also a variety of colors, including black, brown, gray, blue, green, pink, and off-white.The sweaters were sold from November 1996 through January 1997 for about $80 to $150. Nordstrom sold the sweaters in their West Coast, Texas, Chicago, and Washington metropolitan area stores, and nationwide about 100 smallretailers sold the sweaters.Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweaters and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or credit. For additional information about this recall, consumers should call Melcon Design LLC at212-349-9059 or CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772.This recall does not extend to other "RELAIS" brand chenille sweaters
Utility Brand Sweat Shirts Recall by Target NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 24, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-087 CPSC and Target Announce Recall of Flammable Sweat Shirts WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 106,000 fleece sweat shirts for men and boys sold under the brand name "UTILITY." The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, may ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper. The fabric is a cotton-polyester blend material with a raised fiber surface. Its fleecy texture closely mimics that of an inside-out sweat shirt. This fabric is often called sherpa. The sweat shirts come in two styles: crew neck (with the word "UTILITY" embroidered at the left chest area) and zippered polo (with collar and 5-inch zipper closure at the neck). The sweat shirts come in a variety of sizes and colors, including gray, blue, green, and taupe. The sweat shirts have two sewn-in labels, one that reads "Wear anywhere UTILITY Quality Clothing" and the other that reads "Made in China...RN 17730." Target Stores nationwide sold the sweat shirts from June 1996 through February 1997 for about $18 to $22. Consumers should immediately stop wearing these sweat shirts and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information about this recall, consumers should call Target Stores collect at (612) 304-6000. Consumers can also call CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772. This recall does not extend to other "UTILITY" brand garments.
March 24, 1997 Release # 97-085 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Neiman Marcus of Dallas, Texas, and Bergdorf Goodman of New York, N.Y., arevoluntarily recalling over 6,500 cotton terry cloth bathrobes for men and women made by EGERIA International. The fabric, which fails to meet federal mandatory standards of fabric flammability, may ignite readily and presents a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are aware of four incidents of these bathrobes igniting when exposed to a flame, but no injuries resulted.The robes have a label at the neckline that reads, "Made expressly for Bergdorf Goodman by EGERIA," "EGERIA International," or "The DREAM Robe made by EGERIA expressly for Neiman Marcus." The men's and women's bathrobes are 100% cotton terry cloth, which feels heavy and soft. The robes come in kimono (no collar) and shawl collar styles in both short and long lengths. The robes come in a variety of colors, including black, navy, wine, teal, pink, yellow, light blue, white, and off-white. Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman stores nationwide sold these bathrobes from December 1988 through February 1997 for about $220 to $330.Consumers should immediately stop wearing these EGERIA bathrobes and return them to any Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman store for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Neiman Marcus at (800) 685-6695 or Bergdorf Goodman at (800) 218-4918. Consumers can also call CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772.This recall does not extend to other terry cloth bathrobes sold by Neiman Marcus or Bergdorf Goodman stores
Cordless Drill Battery Packs Replace by Hitachi Koki NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles March 20, 1997 (301) 504-7052 Release # 97-084 CPSC and Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. Announce Recall to Replace Battery Packs on Cordless Drills WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. of Norcross, Ga., is recalling 9.6 volt battery packs on about 20,000 cordless drills. The battery could overheat and melt while being recharged. If consumers touch the overheated battery, their skin could be burned. CPSC and Hitachi are not aware of any injuries involving these drills. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Hitachi cordless drill is green with a black chuck and carrying strap, and an orange trigger switch. There are two stickers on the drill and both read in part, "HITACHI FDS 10DVA 9.6V." The drill comes with two 9.6 volt battery packs, one of which is already attached to the drill. The drill uses FEB9 series batteries, and are so labeled. The batteries involved in this recall have serial number 06, 16, 36, 56, 76, 86, or 96. The serial number is located on a black and silver sticker on the side of the battery. The drill comes in a green plastic carrying case. "HITACHI" is imprinted on one side of the case. Inside of the carrying case, there is an extra battery pack and a black battery charger. Some cases also come with a 9.6 volt torchlight. Independent retailers, tool distributors, lumber yards, and woodworking and industrial tool catalogs nationwide sold the drills from September through December 1996 for about $99 to $139. Consumers should immediately stop using Hitachi drills with FEB9 series batteries involved in this recall. Consumers should call Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 for instructions on receiving free replacement batteries.
Little Miracles Rompers Recall by Wear Me Apparel NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White March 11, 1997 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-083 CPSC and Wear Me Apparel Corp. Recall Infant Boys' Rompers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wear Me Apparel Corp. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 30,000 Little MiraclesTM rompers for infant boys. The paint on the rompers' cap snaps presents a potential lead poisoning hazard to young children. The paint on the cap snaps violates the ban on paint containing lead under the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Act. Wear Me Apparel Corp. and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Little MiraclesTM rompers involved in this recall have style numbers 9448 or 9449 on the reverse side of the care label. These romper styles have three orange or red snaps at the neckline. The rompers are 100 percent cotton with short sleeves and a snap crotch. Both styles are available in five sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 12 months, and 18 months. The rompers have two sewn-in labels in the neck. One label identifies the Little MiraclesTM brand, and the other label displays RN 46795 and provides information on the garment's size, fiber content, and care. Kmart stores nationwide sold the rompers beginning in October 1996 for $4.44. Consumers should return the rompers to any Kmart store for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Wear Me Apparel Corp. at (800) 223-0777. Little MiraclesTM rompers with white, cream, pink, yellow, or blue snaps are not involved in this recall.