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All product recalls affecting Arizona.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Arizona in the distribution area.
May 20, 1994 Release # 94-077 PRODUCT: Approximately 63,000 Dell Model DL-1460NI 14 inch SVGA color computer monitors sold by Dell, Sam's Club, Costco, Price Club, and CompUSA. PROBLEM: Internal components may overheat causing a fire hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers using Dell computer monitors should look for the model number "DL-1460NI" on the back of the monitor. Those having model DL-1460NI monitors should call Dell at (800)913-3355 to arrange for shipping and repair of the monitor. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Dell Computer Corp., Austin, Texas is voluntarily recalling Dell model DL-1460NI 14 inch SVGA computer monitors. Internal components in the Dell model DL- 1460NI monitor can overheat, and the monitor can catch fire. Dell Computer Corporation has received 32 reports of monitors overheating, and in some cases, catching fire. None of the reported incidents involved personal injury and the reported fires did not spread. Dell reported this problem to the CPSC. Dell Computer imported the monitors from a Taiwanese manufacturer in 1992 and 1993. The involved monitors were sold by Dell directly, and at Sam's Club, Costco, Price Club, and CompUSA. Approximately 63,000 involved monitors are believed to be in use. Consumers using Dell computer monitors should look for the model number on the back of their monitors. Only model DL-1460NI monitors are involved. Consumers having these monitors should unplug the monitors, and call Dell's recall number (800) 913-3355 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time, Saturday to arrange for free pick-up and repair of the monitors. Owners may also obtain information and register for repair through Dell's computer bulletin board (512-728-3589), the Dell forum on Compuserve and America On-Line. The Company will send packing materials overnight to owners of the monitors. Airborne Express will then pick up the monitors for return of the repaired unit in 3-5 working days. Consumers should not call any other Dell 800 number, or any retailer from whom the monitor may have been purchased, as this will only delay repair of the monitor. Information on this recall is available via Dell's Techfax(SM) fax service at (800)950-1329. Media questions should be addressed to Roger Rydell or Michele Moore at (512)728-4100
May 17, 1994 Release # 94-075 PRODUCT: Approximately 5,000 "Baby's Bucket-Sorting Toys," model 3848 by Davis Brothers Wholesalers, Inc. The toy is a 17-1/4 inch round bucket with handle and nine different shaped sorting pieces. Four of the nine sorting pieces (square, hexagon, triangle, and circle) have a small animal figure attached to each top. The sorting pieces fit through corresponding cut-out shapes in the bucket's yellow lid. The label on the box in part reads: "MADISON LTD., HACKENSACK, NJ, ....MADE IN CHINA." The toy was sold nationwide at discount and toy stores from March 1993 through February 1994. PROBLEM: The small animal figures attached to the top of the square, hexagon, triangle, and circle sorting pieces can come off and choke a young child. WHAT TO DO: Immediately take the toys away from young children and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers with questions may contact Davis Brothers Wholesalers, Inc. at (201) 845-8600. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Davis Brothers Wholesalers, Inc., Hackensack, New Jersey, (AKA Madison Ltd) is voluntarily recalling 5,000 "Baby's Bucket-Sorting Toys," model number 3848. During routine CPSC testing, small animal figures attached to the top of the square, hexagon, triangle, and circle sorting pieces came off and could choke a young child. The Baby's Bucket-Sorting Toy is a 17-1/4 inch round bucket with handle and nine different shaped sorting pieces. Four of the nine sorting pieces (square, hexagon, triangle, and circle) have small animal figures attached to the tops. The sorting pieces fit through cut-out shapes in the bucket's yellow lid. The label on the box in part reads: "MADISON LTD., HACKENSACK, NJ, . . . MADE IN CHINA." The toys were sold nationwide at discount and toy stores from March 1993 through February 1994. The toy ranged in price from $2.00 to $3.00 each. Consumers are urged to immediately take the toys away from young children and return them to the stores where purchased for a refund. Consumers who have questions may contact Davis Brothers Wholesalers, Inc. at (201) 845-8600. Neither CPSC nor Davis Brothers Wholesalers, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving the toy. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toy was referred to CPSC by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction
May 17, 1994 Release # 94-074 PRODUCT: Approximately 2,000 "See-Thru Bi-Planes," model C9071 were imported and distributed by Toy Wonders, Inc. The toy bi-plane is 5-1/2 inches long and 3-1/2 inches high. The plane has a clear body with multi-colored gears inside. It also has yellow wings and propeller, and the pilot's head is red. When the plane is pushed, the propeller spins and the gears turn. A decal on the plane's top wing reads: "907 Skeletplane." "MADE IN CHINA . . . U.S.A. 1992, U.K. 1992 MCT" is embossed underneath the lower wing. The toy was sold in the northeast United States from December 1992 through March 1994 by companies such as I.C.M. Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Jack Pot, New York, New York; and Roses Co. PROBLEM: The propellers and exhaust pipes may separate, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Take the planes away from young children and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a refund. Consumers who have questions may contact Lu Su at Toy Wonders. The toll-free number is (800) 229-1722. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Toy Wonders, Inc., Moonachie, New Jersey, is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,000 "See-Thru Bi-Planes," model C9071. During routine CPSC testing, propellers and exhaust pipes separated, presenting potential choking hazards to young children. The toy bi-plane is 5-« inches long and 3-« inches high. The plane has a clear body with multi-colored gears inside. It also has yellow wings and propeller, and the pilot's head is red. When the plane is pushed, the propeller spins and the gears turn. A decal on the plane's top wing reads: "907 Skeletplane." "MADE IN CHINA . . . U.S.A. 1992, U.K. 1992 MCT" is embossed underneath the lower wing. Two thousand toys were sold in the northeast United States from December 1992 through March 1994 by companies such as I.C.M. Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jack Pot, New York, New York, and Roses Co. The retail price was $3.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the planes away from young children and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a refund. Consumers who have questions may contact Lu Su at Toy Wonders. The toll-free number is (800) 229-1722. Neither CPSC nor Toy Wonders is aware of any injuries involving the toy. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toy was identified by CPSC during an inspection of Toy Wonders. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction
May 12, 1994 Release # 94-064 PRODUCT: Approximately 176,000 Gerry Baby Products Company's Model No. 455 "Splash Seats" manufactured and distributed nationwide and internationally between March 1993 and March 1994. All the affected splash seats have white suction cups. The cartons in which the seats were sold contain the UPC numbers 0- 37434-45508-3 or 0-37434-45500-7. PROBLEM: Some of the white suction cups may not adequately stick to bathtub surfaces or adhere to the base of some Splash Seats. There is a potential risk that a seat may tip over causing injury to the occupant. Although Gerry has received 4 reports from consumers alleging tip over and 4 claims that the suction cups separated from the Splash Seat, none of the incidents involved any injury. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should check the color of the suction cups on their Splash Seats. Consumers using seats with white suction cups should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for assistance (Gerry Baby Products is out of business, but the Evenflo Company has now taken over in responding to this recall).WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gerry Baby Products Company (Gerry), Thornton, Colorado, offered free replacement suction cups for approximately 176,000 Gerry Model No. 455 "Splash Seats" manufactured and distributed nationwide and internationally between March 1993 and March 1994. Consumers should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 to determine if they own affected Splash Seats and for assistance (Gerry Baby Products is out of business, but the Evenflo Company has now taken over in responding to this recall).Gerry has determined that some suction cups may not adequately stick to bathtub surfaces or adhere to the base of some Splash Seats, creating a potential risk that a seat may tip over and risk injury to the seat's occupant. Consumers should stop using the affected Splash Seats and contact Evenflo for assistance. Consumers should check the color of the suction cups on their Splash Seats. Consumers using seats with white suction cups should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for assistance (Gerry Baby Products is out of business, but the Evenflo Company has now taken over in responding to this recall). The cartons in which affected Splash Seats were sold contain UPC numbers 0-37434- 45508-3 or 0-37434-45500-7. The Splash Seats do not have serial numbers. All shipments of Splash Seats to retailers made after April 12, 1994 have redesigned blue-colored suction cups. These shipments will be noted by a blue sticker on the carton that reads: "Redesigned Suction Cups!" DO NOT contact Evenflo regarding any Splash Seats with blue suction cups, as these are redesigned. Although Gerry has received 4 reports from consumers alleging tip over and 4 claims that the suction cups separated from the SplashSeat, none of the incidents involved any injury. Gerry and the CPSC are conducting this voluntary corrective action to prevent the possibility of injury
May 6, 1994 Release # 94-065 PRODUCT: Approximately 1,000 "Animal Shape Wagons" imported by Etna Products Company, Inc. The wagons were sold through the Fall 1993 Hanover House mail order catalog between October 10, 1993 and November 18, 1993. They were sold nationwide in retail toy stores from June 1993 through December 1993. The wagon is 10-1/2 inches long and 5 inches high and has animal shaped cut-outs on the top and sides. Included with the wagon are 10 colored animal figures that fit through the cut-outs. Two red cylindrical headlights and a pull cord are on the front of the wagon. The four wooden red wheels are connected to the wagon by tacks and wooden axles. PROBLEM: The headlights, tacks, and axles may separate from the wagon presenting a potential choking hazard and the animal shapes painted yellow and green contain excess lead. WHAT TO DO: Return the wagons to Hanover House or to the place of purchase for a full refund and the costs of shipping and handling. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Etna at (800) 841-1007. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Etna Products Company, Inc., New York, NY is voluntarily recalling 1,000 "Animal Shape Wagons," model number 9638. During routine CPSC testing, headlights, tacks, and axles separated from the wagon presenting potential choking hazards to young children and animal shapes painted yellow and green were found to contain excess lead. The Animal Shape Wagon is a 10-1/2 inch long and 5 inch high wooden wagon that has animal shaped cut-outs on the top and sides. Included with the wagon are 10 colored animal figures that fit through the cut-outs. Two red cylindrical headlights and a pull cord are on the front of the wagon. The four wooden red wheels are connected to the wagon by tacks and wooden axles. The label on the box reads in part: "Animal Shape Wagon, ITEM NO. 9638 . . . MADE IN CHINA."The wagons were sold through the Fall 1993 Hanover House mail order catalog between October 10, 1993 and November 18, 1994. They were also sold nationwide in retail toy stores from June 1993 through December 1993. The wagons sold for $7.50 each. Consumers are urged to take the wagons away from young children immediately and return them to Hanover House or the place where purchased for a refund and the cost of shipping and handling. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Etna toll-free at: (800) 841-1007.Neither CPSC nor Etna is aware of any injuries involving the wagons. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Hanover House reported the potentially hazardous wagons to CPSC.CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction
May 6, 1994 Release # 94-067 PRODUCT: Approximately 5,000 "Wooden Armadillos" imported by Colbert Collection and sold nationwide at gift shops and household accessory stores from January 1990 through December 1993. The armadillos are designed to resemble Texas's armadillo symbol. The body of the armadillo is made from a gourd; its four legs, tail, and moveable head are made of wood. The armadillo is available in various sizes. The label underneath the armadillo reads: "HECHO EN MEXICO (MADE IN MEXICO)." PROBLEM: The armadillos' paint (green, red, and purple) contains excess lead. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should take the armadillos away from young children and return the armadillos to place of purchase for a refund. Consumers who have questions may contact Colbert Collection at (203) 379-9289. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Colbert Collection, New Hartford, CT is voluntarily recalling 5,000 "Wooden Armadillos." The armadillos' paint (green, red, and purple) contains excess lead. The armadillos are designed to resemble Texas's armadillo symbol. The body of the armadillo is made from a gourd; its four legs, tail, and moveable head are made of wood. The armadillo is available in various sizes. The label underneath the armadillo reads: "HECHO EN MEXICO (MADE IN MEXICO)." The armadillos were sold nationwide at gift shops and household accessory stores from January 1990 through December 1993. The armadillos sold from $7.50 for the smallest up to $18.00 for the largest. Colbert did not intend for the armadillos to be used as toys for young children. However, young children may have been given them as gifts. Therefore, consumers should take them away from young children and return the armadillos to the stores where purchased for a refund. Consumers who have questions may contact Colbert Collection at (203) 379-9289. While no incidents of illness or injuries have been reported, the company decided to recall the products promptly to prevent such a possibility. The armadillos were identified by the Texas Department of Health.CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction. Public Affair
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
May 4, 1994 Release # 94-070 PRODUCT: Approximately 14,400 electric potpourri pots sold at Walgreen stores prior to June 1, 1992. The white ceramic pots have a blue colored design on the side of the pots. This design can be a wreath, a flower basket, sea shells, or fruit. The pots have a blue ceramic lid and a white electric power cord. The pot holds approximately one and a half cups of water. The recalled pot has a black plastic bottom and is labeled on the bottom "model WA-00117" and does not have a UL listing mark, although there may be a UL mark on the pot's power cord. PROBLEM: The electric potpourri pot presents an electric shock hazard if a metal heating element retaining bar inside the sealed base of the pot comes in contact with the unit's power cord terminals. This could permit metal nuts on the outside bottom of the pot to become electrically charged. No incidents of electric shock have been reported to either the Walgreen Company or CPSC. Other retailers may have imported the same potpourri pots. Consumers who suspect that they may have purchased the same model electric potpourri pots from different retailers are requested to call the CPSC hotline at (800) 638-2772 to assist the agency in identifying other possible retailers of this hazardous product. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who purchased an electric potpourri pot should examine the bottom of the pot for model number WA- 00117. If the pot is marked as model WA-00117 and was purchased at a Walgreen store prior to June 1, 1992 the pot should be returned to Walgreen for a refund or exchange (consumer's option). Consumers may call the Walgreen Company at (800) 289-2273 for assistance in identifying their potpourri pots. Call the CPSC hotline to assist the agency in identifying other possible retailers. WASHINGTON, DC --- CPSC, Walgreen Company, Deerfield, IL, is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,400 electric potpourri pots sold at Walgreen stores prior to June 1, 1992. The potpourri pots present an electric shock hazard to the user if a metal heating element retaining bar inside the sealed base of the pot comes in contact with the unit's power cord terminals. This could permit metal nuts on the outside bottom of the pot to become electrically charged.The white ceramic electric potpourri pots have a blue colored design painted on the side of the pot: a wreath, a flower basket, sea shells, or fruit. The pots have a blue ceramic lid and a white power cord. The pot holds approximately one and a half cups of water. The pot has a black plastic bottom and is labeled on the bottom "model WA-00117." The pot does not have a UL listing mark on the bottom of the pot, although there may be a UL mark on the pot's power cord. The current model being sold at Walgreen stores looks similar but has a different model number on the bottom of the pot and has been redesigned. The current model does not present this hazard.Consumers should return electric potpourri pots purchased prior to June 1, 1992 at Walgreen stores for a refund or exchange (consumer's option) at the local Walgreen store. Consumers may also call the Walgreen Company at (800) 289-2273 for assistance. Other retailers may also have imported these same potpourri pots. Only potpourri pots purchased at Walgreen stores should be returned to Walgreen. Consumers who suspect that they purchased the same model electric potpourri pot from different retailers are requested to call the CPSC hotline at (800) 638-2772 to assist the agency in identifying other possible retailers of this hazardous product.No incidents of electric shock have been reported to Walgreen Company or the CPSC. This recall is being undertaken to prevent such injuries. The CPSC learned of this problem through the Commission's ongoing investigation programs.CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction
April 28, 1994 Release # 94-063 PRODUCT: Approximately 194,000 "Deary Baby Rattle Baby Soother Spain Style" pacifiers. The pacifier consists of a pink, yellow, or blue guard or shield and ring with a rubber nipple. The pacifier was sold in a plastic bubble attached to a perforated display panel that reads, "Deary Baby Rattle Baby Soother Spain Style." The packaging also shows a baby with blonde hair using a pacifier. Eugene Trading, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, imported and distributed the pacifiers in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, and Texas. PROBLEM: The pacifier fails to meet CPSC's pacifier regulations. During testing the nipple separated from the base of the pacifier, and the pacifier guard or shield can penetrate too far into the mouth and does not have ventilation holes. Any one or combination of these deficiencies presents a serious choking hazard to infants and young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should return the pacifier to: Eugene Trading Inc., 3841 Broadway Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 for a refund of the purchase price; or destroy and throw out the pacifier.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC announces the recall of the "Deary Baby Rattle Baby Soother Spain Style" pacifier that fails to comply with CPSC's pacifier regulations. Between August 1992, and November 1993, Eugene Trading Inc., of Los Angeles, sold approximately 194,000 of the pacifiers in Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, and Texas. The Commission and Eugene Trading Inc. urge consumers to return the pacifier to: Eugene Trading Inc., 3841 Broadway Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037 for a refund of the purchase price; or destroy and throw out the pacifier. The pacifier fails to meet CPSC's pacifier regulations. The nipple separates from the base of the pacifier, and the pacifier guard or shield can penetrate too far into the mouth and does not have ventilation holes. Any one or combination of these deficiencies presents a serious choking hazard to infants and young children. CPSC staff is not aware of any choking incidents involving the pacifier, but believes that the choking hazard and likelihood of injury is high. The pacifier consists of a pink, yellow, or blue guard or shield and ring with a rubber nipple. The pacifier is packaged in a plastic bubble attached to a perforated display panel that reads, "Deary Baby Rattle Baby Soother Spain Style." The packaging also shows a baby with blonde hair using a pacifier. CPSC is announcing this safety recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction.The noncomplying pacifier was discovered by a CPSC employee while shopping in Germantown, Maryland
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 # 94-060 PRODUCT: Approximately 172,000 yellow hard plastic sound- making baseball bats made by the Processed Plastic Company. The words "Thunderbat" and "Tim Mee Toy" appear on the bat's plastic covering. When swung, the soundmaker inside the bat mimics the sound of a baseball being hit. The bats were sold with a white plastic ball and distributed nationwide from December 1992 through September 1993. Only bats with yellow end caps are involved in this recall. PROBLEM: The bat's yellow plastic end cap and noisemaker inside the end cap may detach from the bat during use and strike a bystander. The company has received 5 reports of end caps and noisemakers detaching from the bats while in use. WHAT TO DO: Check to make sure the yellow end of the bat is stapled securely to the bat. If the end of the bat is not secured, return the bat to the place of purchase or call Processed Plastic at (800)323-6165, x223 for a replacement or full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- Processed Plastic Company, Montgomery, IL, in cooperation with CPSC, is voluntarily issuing a recall of its yellow tipped "Thunderbat" sound baseball bat, model numbers 39600, 39603, 39604, and 39606. The Company is asking that consumers check to make sure that the plastic end cap is stapled securely to the bat. If the end cap is not securely stapled, the end of the bat can separate from the bat and strike a bystander. This recall applies only to Thunderbats with yellow end caps. The Thunderbat baseball bat mimics the cracking sound of a bat hitting a baseball when swung properly. The bat is made of yellow hard plastic, a yellow tip, and sold with a white plastic ball. The sound is produced by a noisemaker (located in the bat) that strikes against an interior wood anvil plastic shield when swung properly. The interior shield is fitted with a stapled yellow end cap. The Company has received five reports of end caps and noisemakers detaching from the bats when the staples at the end of the bat tore loose. Separation of the end cap and noisemaker could result in the noisemaker becoming a projectile hazard and hitting a bystander. Approximately 172,000 Thunderbats were sold nationwide from December 1992 through September 1993. The bat and attached ball sold for approximately $5.00 each. Owners of all Thunderbats should check the bat to make sure the yellow end cap is fastened securely. If the end of the bat is not secured, consumers should return the product to the place of purchase or call Processed Plastic at (800)323-6265, x223 for a replacement or full refund
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/
Weebles Tractor Toys Recall by Playskool NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: phone number change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Nychelle White Originally issued April 16, 1997, Revised October 24, 2002 (301) 504-7063 Release # 97-103 CPSC, Playskool Announce Recall of "Weebles Tractor" Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playskool of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling over 116,000 "Weebles Tractor" toys (item number 5242). The red plunger located on top of the toy can crack and break apart, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. Playskool has received 42 reports of the toy's plunger cracking or breaking apart. One minor non-choking injury has been reported. The "Weebles Tractor" is a plastic toy recommended for children 9 months old and up. The tractor comes with a colorful farm girl weeble and detachable trailer. The tractor is mainly yellow with blue wheels and a red plunger, and the detachable trailer is mainly red with blue wheels. The tractor rolls along the floor and the weeble spins when the red plunger is pushed. Item number 5242 is imprinted into the bottom of the tractor. Major toy stores and mass merchandise outlets nationwide have sold the toys since January 1996 for about $13. Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and call Playskool toll-free at (800) 752-9755 for a free replacement.
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 # 94-051 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 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 # 94-057 PRODUCT: Bunk beds imported by the following companies: Firm Number Affected Gold Key Enterprises, Arlington, TX 50,000 Bernards, Inc. Highpoint, NC 11,000 SandA Imports, Inc. Apopka, FL 2,700 Fashion Bed Group, Chicago, IL 4,800 L. Powell Co., Culver City, CA 23,000 Montgomery Ward, Chicago, IL 13,000 Southern Enterprises, Dallas, TX 6,000 Coaster Company, Santa Fe Springs, CA 13,000 Rosalco, Inc., Jeffersonville, IN 175,000 CPSC is continuing to investigate additional bunk bed importers/distributors for potentially hazardous beds. PROBLEM: These bunk beds 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 one of these beds, contact the retailer for information on the importer or manufacturer of the bed. Contact the respective importer or manufacturer of the bed for information on whether you should receive a replacement bed or a retrofit kit consisting of reinforcement brackets. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC announces corrective action programs for four importers of imported metal bunk beds because of a collapsing risk. Gold Key Enterprises, Arlington, TX. Sold approximately 50,000 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. Bernards, Inc., Highpoint, NC. Sold approximately 11,000 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size children's bunk beds. Model Numbers 354 (black), 364 (white), 464 (red) and 465 (blue) distributed since May 1992 are affected. The beds can be distinguished by the protruding metal mattress support tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. SandA Imports, Inc., Apopka, FL. Sold approximately 2,700 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 by the protruding metal mattress support tongues which extend from the corner posts and slide into the top and bottom mattress frames. Fashion Bed Group (previously known as Berkshire Furniture Company), Chicago, IL. Approximately 4,800 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin-size/full-size ("Slumberama") and twin-size/twin-size ("Double Decker") children's bunk beds, imported between January and May 1991, sold in specialty retail stores nationwide. Five previously announced corrective action programs are continuing: - L. Powell Co., Culver City, CA. Sold approximately 23,000 distinctive C-shaped tubular metal frame children's bunk beds in stores nationwide from June 1992 through March 31, 1993. The beds are models 440 (red), 446 (white), 447 (blue), and 448 (black). They use a twin-size mattress on the top and a full- size mattress on the bottom. They have C-shaped headboard and footboard frames, partial guard rails on both sides of the upper bunk, and a middle leg on the side rail of the bottom bunk. Powell's other beds are not affected. - Montgomery Ward, Chicago, IL. Approximately 13,000 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size bunk beds, model number 66-72995 (red or white) manufactured by Yu Wei, Inc. between 1990 and 1991 are affected. Bunk beds with a center, fifth leg on the lower full size bed portion are not affected. - Southern Enterprises, Inc., Dallas, TX. Approximately 6,000 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size children's bunk beds (SEI) #BB-104-2 (red), BB-105-2 (white), BB-106-2 (blue), and BB-107-2 (black) sold since January 1990. (Twin size on top; full size on bottom). All beds subject to this program have rectangular mattress support side rails measuring 3/4-inch by 1-1/2 inches. - Coaster Company of America, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Sold approximately 13,000 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size and twin size/twin size children's bunk beds. Four models are affected: model 2331 twin/full bunk bed, model 2332 twin/full bed with a "C"-shaped frame, and models 2330 and 2335 twin/twin bunk beds. All beds have 13 crossbars on the top and bottom mattress supports, and a center brace on the bottom mattress support. - Rosalco, Inc., Jeffersonville, IN. Sold approximately 175,000 high gloss, tubular metal frame, twin size/full size children's bunk bed, Rosalco models 3007 (red), 3027 (blue), 3207 (white), and 3227 (black) sold since January 1990. (Twin size on top; full size on bottom.) Also metal frame twin size/twin size bunk beds, Rosalco models 3006 (red), 3026 (blue) 3206 (white) and 3226 (black). All beds have rectangular mattress support side rails measuring 1 inch by 2 inches. CPSC staff is working with about five other firms to obtain additional corrective action programs. These firms imported similar beds but in smaller quantities. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "These tubular metal bunk beds represent an industry-wide problem. The beds may unexpectedly collapse because of weak corner supports. CPSC has taken action to address this hazard." If consumers have a tubular metal bunk bed, they should: - Inspect all eight mattress support corners for cracks in the paint or metal. If cracks are found, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY. Do not wait for the bed to creak. - Whether or not cracks are present, call the retailer where the bed was bought to see if it was imported by one of the nine firms involved in the corrective action programs. - If the bed is part of a corrective action program, get the toll free phone number and call for instructions. - If the bed has no cracksin the corner supports, consumers will receive a repair kit consisting of reinforcement brackets. If there are cracks, the consumer will receive a new bed. - If the bed has cracks and is not imported by one of the nine importers, the public should stop using it immediately and contact the CPSC hotline by phoning 1-800-638-2772. 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
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