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All product recalls affecting Colorado.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Colorado in the distribution area.
Candleholder Sets Recalled by Roman NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 1997 Release # 98-039 Company Phone Number: (800) 729-7662 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Roman Inc. Announce Recall of Candleholder Sets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Roman Inc. of Roselle, Ill., is recalling about 800 train candleholder sets. The candleholders can melt and ignite when exposed to a direct flame, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC and Roman Inc. are aware of one report of a candleholder melting and igniting a bathroom vanity. No injuries have been reported. The candleholder set includes one locomotive and two boxcars. The locomotive and boxcars are acrylic and the candle receptacle is brass. Each boxcar has brass plates on the sides which read, "MERRY CHRISTMAS." There is a hang tag attached to the set, which is labeled in part, "Roman Inc...Made in Taiwan...Item 76530." Card, gift, hardware and specialty stores nationwide sold the candleholder sets from March 1996 through March 1997 for about $16. Consumers should stop using the candleholder sets immediately. Consumers will receive a refund by returning the candleholder sets to the store where purchased or to Roman Inc. at 555 Lawrence Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172. Consumers will be reimbursed for postage. For more information, consumers should call Roman Inc. at (800) 729-7662 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Christmas Lights Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 1997 Release # 98-041 Company Phone Number: (787) 768-8020 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Importers, Retailers Announce Recall of Christmas Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), four importers and two retailers are recalling over 332,700 Christmas light sets. The light sets have flammable plastic parts, bulb sockets that can fall apart, no fuse protection, exposed bare wires and undersized wires, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC has received one report of a light set's bulb socket falling apart and exposing bare wires. No injuries have been reported. The following tables list the importers and the retailers participating in this recall. There are no identifying markings on the light sets and the lights could be multicolored or clear. Importer/Retailer Description of Packaging Description of Lights Dates Sold Where Sold Rona Distributors Puerto Rico (787) 768-8020 Importer Green, white and red box with snowflakes and Santa sleds Green, white and red box with snowflakes and Santa sleds Green, white and red box with snowflakes and Santa sleds 100 lights per string 5 way flashing lights 150 lights per string 3 way flashing lights 200 lights per string 10 way flashing lights 1996 1996 1996 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Star Brothers Puerto Rico (787) 781-3898 Importer Green box with "Three Kings," ornaments and musical notes Green box with "Three Kings," ornaments and musical notes 150 lights per string steady burning lights 200 lights per string steady burning lights October 1997 October 1997 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico La Reina Puerto Rico (787) 743-4445 Retailer Red box with "Liberty" bells and ornaments or red box with Christmas tree Red box with "Liberty" bells 100 lights per string 5 way flashing lights 140 lights per string 8 function controller: "combination, in waves, sequential, slo-glo, chasing/ flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, steady on" 1995 to 1997 1995 to 1997 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Island Recreation Long Island, NY (800) 773-6353 (in NY only) Retailer White box with Christmas tree and elves 100 lights per string steady burning or flashing 1996 to 1997 NY Advance International/ Holiday Industries Bronx, NY (718) 892-3460 Importer Red box with yellow bow Red box with yellow bow Blue box 100 lights per string 2 way flashing lights 100 lights per string 5 way flashing lights 140 chasing lights 1994 1995 to 1996 1996 MA, NC, NY, TX MA, NC, NY, TX MA, NC, NY, TX STK International Vernon, CA (800) 536-7855 Importer Red box with Christmas tree 100 miniature lights per string steady burning or flashing lights July 1996 through April 1997 CA, FL, NY, OH, PA, TX Discount and dollar-type stores sold the light sets for about $1 to $8. Consumers should stop using the recalled Christmas light sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For assistance in identifying these recalled light sets, consumers should call the companies listed in this release.
J Mason Infant Carriers Recalled by MTS Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 1997 Release # 98-037 Company Phone Number: (800) 242-1922 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, MTS Products Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Carriers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTS Products Inc. of Santa Clarita, Calif., is recalling over 18,200 J. Mason infant carriers. The carrier's handle can break causing the carrier to fall. Infants can be injured from the fall. CPSC and MTS have received seven reports of handles breaking, resulting in infants sustaining bruises, scratches and cuts. The white plastic infant carrier comes with a fabric seat pad and matching removable sun shade canopy. The fabric comes in the following designs: 1) multicolored fabric (pink, blue, white and green) with a geometric pattern 2) light blue fabric with white squiggly lines, or 3) light blue fabric with pink and purple patterns. "J. MASON" is imprinted on the handle, which can be used to convert the carrier to a rocking or feeding position. "MADE IN U.S.A." is imprinted on the bottom of the carrier and there is a red sticker on the bottom of the carrier that reads, "Warning Do Not Use As A Car Seat." The products are packaged in cardboard boxes with the following UPC codes: 0-26669-08249-2, 0-26669-08252-2 or 0-26669-08253-9. Kmart, Rose and State Enterprises stores nationwide sold the infant carriers from April 1996 through August 1997 for about $20. Consumers should stop using these infant carriers immediately and call MTS at (800) 242-1922 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement infant carrier.
Reverse Fleece Women's Jackets Recalled by Guess? NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 1997 Release # 98-036 Company Phone Number: (800) 347-1466 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Guess? Inc. Announce Recall of Reverse Fleece Women's Jackets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC), Guess? Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 2,300 Guess Jeans Women's Jackets. The reverse fleece jackets failed the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability. These jackets could ignite easily and present 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. CPSC and Guess? Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these jackets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Only the "Heather Charcoal" color of this jacket's fabric is involved in the recall. The fabric is a cotton-polyester blend material with a raised fiber surface. Its fleecy texture closely resembles that of an inside-out sweatshirt. This fabric is often called Sherpa. The jackets are labeled in part, "Guess jeans," "COLOR: HTCL," "CUT 03500", "An American Tradition," "MADE IN USA," and "STYLE 57 809T18." The jacket is button front, long-sleeved, with two welt pockets and yoke. Guess? Inc., and other clothing stores nationwide sold the jackets from August 1997 through October 1997 for about $88. Consumers should immediately stop wearing these jackets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, call Guess? Inc. at (800) 347-1466 between 7:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or write to the company at 1444 South Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90021. CPSC learned of the problem through the agency's ongoing garment flammability testing.
Gables Patio Rocking Chairs Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 26, 1997, Revised May 6, 2005 Release # 98-033 Company Phone Number: (866) 562-7848 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Note: Phone number changes. CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall to Repair Patio Rocking Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is announcing a recall to inspect and repair about 148,000 wrought-iron patio rocking chairs sold under the brand name "Gables." If assembled improperly, the rocking chairs can collapse, causing its occupant to fall. Kmart is aware of 84 reports of the rocking chairs collapsing, resulting in 80 injuries. One injury involved a cut to the head requiring three stitches. The remaining injuries included several reports of back pain and numerous reports of bruises. All but one of the incidents occurred when consumers sat on a display model of the chair in a Kmart store. The "Gables" wrought-iron rocking chairs have a green textured finish, and are sold as part of a five-piece patio set that includes a 54-inch oval table and four high-back chairs with spring-rocker function. The Kmart item number is 21-34-59 and the UPC code for the patio set is 018866001024. These numbers can be located on hang tags found on the set when sold and customer receipts. Kmart stores nationwide sold these rocking chairs from September 1996 through August 1997. The five- piece set sold for about $250. Consumers should check the positions of the rocking chairs' four bolts, located under the seats, to determine if their chairs have been assembled properly: The bolts located toward the back of the chair should fit all the way in the drilled hole. The bolt located toward the front part of the chair, closest to the rocker coil, should stick out about 1/16 inch. Be certain to check that all four bolts on the chair are tight. If consumers are not satisfied after inspecting their chairs, they can return the entire five-piece set to their nearest Kmart location for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (866) 562-7848 anytime.
Pasta Machine Lids Recalled by Creative Technologies NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 25, 1997, Last Revised April 23, 2007 Release # 98-032 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Contact Information No Longer Available CPSC, Creative Technologies Corp. Announce Recall to Replace Lids on Pasta Machines WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Technologies Corp. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 pasta machines to replace some of their lids. When the safety cutoff switch on the lid does not activate, consumers' fingers can be severely injured if their hand is placed into the mixing bowl. CPSC and Creative Technologies are aware of 11 incidents of the machine unexpectedly turning on, resulting in nine injuries including cut, crushed and severed fingers. The lid replacement program involves the Takka Pasta and Dough machine (model X1000), and the Pasta Express machines (models X2000, X3000 and X4000). Only pasta machines that have serial numbers up to 78209 are subject to this replacement program. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the machine. "Pasta Express TM by CTC" or "Takka Pasta and Dough by CTC" is on the front of the machine. The pasta machines are beige or white. Some machines have chrome-plated front panels. Through this voluntary recall, Creative Technologies will provide consumers with a replacement lid. The machines are sold in cardboard boxes identifying the model of the machine. A photograph of the machine is on the front of the box. Department stores, mail order catalogs and warehouse clubs nationwide sold the pasta machines from 1989 through 1992 for between $90 and $200. Consumers should stop using the pasta machines immediately. The company will help consumers determine whether their pasta machine is subject to this replacement program and, if necessary, will provide a free replacement lid.
Garden Tractors Recalled by MTD Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 1997 Release # 98-029 Company Phone Number: (888) 848-6038 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, MTD Products Announce Recall of Garden Tractors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTD Products Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 34,000 garden tractors. The nut securing each rear wheel assembly to the axle can loosen and fall off, causing a consumer to lose control of the tractor and be injured if the wheel falls off. MTD Products Inc. has received eight reports of nuts loosening and in seven cases, wheels falling off. Minor injuries, such as bruising, have been reported when consumers lost control of the tractors and fell. The garden tractors involved in the recall are 1997 models, having 46-inch or 50-inch mowing decks and 12 or 14 speed gear-drive transmissions. The garden tractors can be identified by the 11-digit model number located under the seat. Model numbers beginning with "14A" or "14B" and whose 5th and 6th digits are "82" or "84" are included in this recall. For example, model number 14AW844H401 is included in this recall. These tractors were sold under MTD "Yard Machines" and "Yard-Man" brands as well as several private labels. Mass merchandise, wholesale, discount department and builder's supply stores nationwide sold the tractors from January 1997 through June 1997 for about $2,000. Consumers should check the model numbers on their garden tractors and call MTD to verify whether or not their tractor is involved in this recall. If involved, consumers should stop using these tractors immediately. Consumers will be directed to a local MTD Authorized Service Dealer to arrange for the repair at no charge. To verify model numbers involved and obtain the name of the nearest MTD Authorized Service Dealer, consumers should call MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Garden tractors that have a green "X" next to the model number already have been repaired and are not involved in this recall.
Zippered Vest Recalled by Kid's Patrol NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 1997 Release # 98-027 Company Phone Number: (800) 562-5373 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Kid's Patrol Announce Recall of Zippered Vest WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kid's Patrol of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 12,000 Athletic Team zippered vests sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. The zipper "pulls" can slide off the top of the vest and become a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Kid's Patrol are not aware of any injuries involving these vests. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Athletic Team vests are blue with red and white trim, and were sold as part of a three-piece set that included a sweatshirt and sweatpants. There is a logo on the chest of the vest that shows a football and the words, "ATHLETIC TEAM." The vests are a cotton/polyester blend, made in Thailand, and produced in 12-month, 18-month and 24-month sizes. Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the vests from June 1997 through October 1997. The three-piece set sold for about $11. Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest or three-piece set to any Wal-Mart store for a refund or store credit. For more information on this recall, consumers should contact Kid's Patrol toll free at (800) 562-5373 beteween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 1997 Release # 98-026 Company Phone Number: (800) POLARIS CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Polaris Announce Recall of Snowmobiles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 20,670 snowmobiles to replace their steering pitman arms, which are part of the steering mechanism. The snowmobile's steering pitman arm can crack in the weld area, and consumers can lose control of the snowmobile and crash. Polaris has received 21 reports of steering pitman arms cracking and in some instances, consumers have lost control of the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported. The following snowmobiles are involved in this recall: Model Year and Name Model Number 1997 440 XC 0971760 1997 XCF 0971643 1997 600 XC 0971776 and E971776 1997 600 XCR 0975677 and E975677 1997 600 XCR SE H975677 1997 700 SKS 097566 and E970566 1997 700 RMK 0970966 1997 Ultra SP 0970678 1997 Ultra SPX 0975678 and E975678 1997 Ultra SPX SE H975678 1998 600 RMK 0970958 1998 XLT SP 0985776 1998 600 XCR 0975677 1998 700 RMK 0970966 1998 700 XCR 0975678 Polaris previously has sent direct mail notification of this recall to dealers and registered owners. The model number is on the identification plate on the right side of the snowmobile's tunnel, close to where the operator's ankle would be if seated on the snowmobile. Polaris dealers nationwide sold the snowmobiles from March 1996 through October 1997 for between $6,200 and $7,700, depending on the model. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to have the steering pitman arm replaced for free. For the location of the nearest Polaris dealer, consumers should call (800) POLARIS between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Diamondback Mountain Bikes Recalled by Sachs Bicycle NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 12, 1997, Revised May 13, 2003 Release # 98-025 Company Phone Number: (800) 346-2928 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Firm and telephone number changes. CPSC, Sachs Bicycle Components Announce Recall of Bicycles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sachs Bicycle Components of Anaheim, Calif., recalled about 16,500 Diamondback mountain bikes to replace their chains. The chain can break, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and be injured. CPSC, Sachs Bicycle Components and Diamondback have received about 75 reports of chains breaking, resulting in 4 injuries, including a broken arm, cuts and bruises. Only 1998 model Diamondback bicycles with the following model names could be equipped with these chains: Sherwood, Lakeside, Interval, Expert, Voyager I, Voyager II, Sorrento, Sorrento SE and Wildwood DX. If consumers own one of these bicycles, purchased between July 1, 1997, and November 8, 1997, they should have the chain checked. Diamondback Authorized Dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from July 1997 to November 1997 for about $300 to $600. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call SRAM Corp., which purchased Sachs Bicycle Components, at (800) 346-2928. SRAM Corp. will honor the recall and replace any defective chains.
Wooden Clown Toys Recalled by BRIO NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 1997 Release # 98-024 Company Phone Number: (888) 274-6869 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, BRIO Announce Recall of Wooden Clown Toys to Replace Hats WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is voluntarily replacing the hats on about 79,000 wooden clown toys. The hats present a potential choking hazard to young children. BRIO has received one report of a 22-month-old child in Germany reportedly choking to death on the clown's hat. No other injuries or complaints have been reported. The clown is a 9-inch high wooden stacking toy consisting of 12 brightly colored pieces, including the base. When all of the pieces are stacked in order, the toy resembles the figure of a clown with a yellow cone-shaped hat. The words, "BRIO...MADE IN SWEDEN" are stamped on the bottom of the toy's base. The toy is packaged in a red, white and yellow cardboard box. Pictures of the toy, model number 30130 and the words "BRIO...CLOWN" appear on the box. Specialty stores and mail order catalogs nationwide sold the toy from 1977 through September 1997, most recently for about $19. BRIO clown toys currently being sold have the redesigned hat and are in boxes labeled, "CONTAINS NEW HAT DESIGN." Consumers should take the clown's hat away from children immediately and send the hat to BRIO Corp., N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022. BRIO will send consumers a redesigned replacement hat and postage reimbursement. Consumers with questions should call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Clock Tambourine Toys Recalled by STK International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 1997 Release # 98-023 Company Phone Number: (800) 536-7855 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Clock Tambourine Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International Inc. of Vernon, Calif., is recalling over 20,400 Clock Tambourine toys. Small pieces could break off the toys, presenting potential choking and aspiration hazards to young children. CPSC and STK International Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The toy is in the shape of a footed clock face with a handle. The numbers and hands on the clock are multicolored. A blue sticker in the center of the clock displays the sun, moon, clouds, musical notes and stars. The toy contains metal noisemakers, which are visible through slots in the back. The clock face is 5.75 inches in diameter while the toy is 7.75 inches high and 1 inch thick. The toy (model no. TC-186) is made in China. The model number is not on the toy or the packaging. Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide sold the toys from June 1995 through June 1997 for about $1. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to STK International Inc., 2602 E. 37th St., Vernon, CA 90058 for a refund and postage reimbursement. For more information about this recall, consumers should call STK International Inc. at (800) 536-7855 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. CPSC learned of the problem through testing samples as part of a joint CPSC/U.S.Customs Service import surveillance program.
Garden Chairs Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 1997 Release # 98-022 Company Phone Number: (800) 63KMART CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Garden Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is recalling about 205,000 Sling Garden Chairs. The chairs can unexpectedly collapse and injure consumers. Kmart has received 10 reports of these chairs collapsing. Six reports involve finger tip amputations and crushed fingers when consumers' fingers were caught in the folding arm of the chairs as they collapsed. Two reports involve reports of back pain when consumers fell to the floor. The chairs consist of a white metal frame with a seat made of a striped vinyl fabric. The striped seat is available in the following colors: royal blue/white, navy blue/white, orange/lime, lime/orange and hunter green/white. The arm rests of these chairs are colored to match the seats. The chairs measure about 34 inches high and 22 inches wide. A white label on the back of the chairs reads, "MADE IN CHINA." The chairs had a cardboard hang tag labeled, "SLING GARDEN CHAIR...KMART" Kmart stores nationwide sold these chairs from February 1997 through September 1997 for about $13. Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart store for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART or access Kmart's web site at www.kmart.com.
Halloween Hand Candles Recalled by Magic Creations NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 1997 Release # 98-021 Company Phone Number: (412) 672-2300 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Magic Creations Announce Recall of Halloween Hand Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Magic Creations of McKeesport, Pa., is recalling about 30,300 hand-shaped, three wick Bleeding Hand candles. The Halloween hand-shaped wax candle generates high flames that could present a fire hazard. Magic Creations has received one report of excess flames resulting in second degree burns to the consumer's hands as the candle was moved. The Bleeding Hand wax candle is hand shaped with five fingers, three of which have individual wicks. The candle flames could reach 7 inches high as the candle melts down to the palm with the wicks of the three fingers burning together. The Bleeding Hand candle is skin-toned with a red colored base at the bottom of the hand's palm. The candle was packaged in plastic, with attached labels reading in part, "BLEEDING HAND CANDLE...DRIPS RED BLOOD." Specialty gift stores and small chain discount stores sold the candles nationwide from August 1997 through October 1997 for about $1. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Magic Creations collect at (412) 672-2300. ###
Halloween Bounce Balls Recalled by Novi Kid NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 1997 Release # 98-018 Company Phone Number: (619) 282-6692 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Novi Kids Announce Recall of Halloween Bounce Balls WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Novi Kids Inc. of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 packages of Halloween Bounce Balls sold exclusively at Target stores. The balls present a serious choking hazard to young children, which can result in death. A sticker on the package suggests the balls are "GREAT for FAVORS and TRICK or TREATS!" If used as Halloween treats, the balls could be given to children under 3 years old. Small balls marketed to young children are banned by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. CPSC and Novi Kids Inc. are not aware of any deaths or injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Bounce Balls are collections of eight multicolored rubber balls that measure 1 inch in diameter. They are packaged in a clear plastic tray with a cardboard backing. The package backing also is multicolored, and contains various Halloween images, including jack-o'-lanterns and ghosts. Target stores nationwide sold the packages of balls beginning October 4, 1997, for about $2. Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately, and return them to the Target store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Novi Kids Inc. collect at (619) 282-6692 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or write to the company at 10222 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108.
Nursery Monitor Batteries Recalled by Safety 1st NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 1997 Release # 98-019 Company Phone Number: (800) 964-8489 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Safety 1st Announce Recall of Nursery Monitor Batteries WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Safety 1st of Chestnut Hill, Mass., is recalling about 25,000 batteries sold with their nursery monitors. The dry cell battery can rupture and irritate the skin. Safety 1st has received 76 reports of batteries rupturing. One consumer reported discomfort and swelling when the battery ruptured in her hand. The batteries are sold with the model 49226 Safety 1st nursery monitor. The monitor comes with a parent's unit (receiver) with charging stand, baby's unit (transmitter), AC adaptor and battery. The receiver holds the battery and displays the date codes for the units involved. These units have date codes between 00097 and 03097 imprinted on a white sticker on the back of the receivers. The monitor is made of hard white and gray plastic and both the receiver and transmitter are labeled "Safety 1st" and come with flexible antennas. The monitors are packaged in a cardboard display box labeled in part, "Safety 1st...Rechargeable Monitor...Cordless...Model No. 49226." Retail stores nationwide sold the monitors from June 1997 through August 1997 for between $35 and $45. Consumers should stop using the monitors immediately, and call Safety 1st at (800) 964-8489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the recalled batteries and receiving replacement batteries. This recall does not involve model 226 or model 49226A Safety 1st nursery monitors.
Wipe Warmers Recalled by Halcyon WaterSpring NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 1997 Release # 98-016 Company Phone Number: (888) 735-5585 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Halcyon WaterSpring Inc. Announce Recall of Wipe Warmers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Halcyon WaterSpring Inc. of Ontario, Canada, is recalling about 536,000 Dex Wipe Warmers, an electric heating pad that warms baby wipes. The Wipe Warmers, distributed by Dex Products Inc., of Benicia, Calif., could overheat and melt. Halcyon WaterSpring is aware of six incidents involving melting of the product and one alleged fire of undetermined cause where other products were present. The Wipe Warmer is about 27 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide, and wraps around disposable plastic containers to warm the baby wipes inside. The product's cloth cover is white; covered with pink, blue, yellow and green handprints; and has Velcro fasteners. The tan or off-white, plastic warmer unit inside the cloth cover has a white sticker that lists the model number, WW-01. The warmer comes in a mostly purple box with the words, "Dex Products Wipe Warmer, A must for every nursery!" printed in white. Various retail stores nationwide sold the Wipe Warmers from January 1994 through December 1996 for about $10 to $15. Consumers should stop using the Wipe Warmer immediately and call Halcyon WaterSpring Inc. at (888) 735-5585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for information on how to receive a full refund or replacement. Consumers also can write to Halcyon WaterSpring Inc., 355 Champagne Drive, Donsview Ontario, Canada M3J266. Replacement Wipe Warmers have three vertical stabilizer bars in the plastic warmer unit to help prevent overheating. Wipe Warmers sold after December 1996 are not involved in this recall. They have a red bar across the top of the white label located on the warmer unit.
In-Wall Heaters Recalled by Cadet Manufacturing NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 1997 Release # 98-017 Company Phone Number: (800) 567-2613 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Keni Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: This release has been superceded by two more recent releases, which can be found at 00-070 and 02-531 CPSC, Cadet Manufacturing Announce Recall of In-Wall Heaters WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cadet Manufacturing Company of Vancouver, Wash., is recalling about 190,000 electric in-wall heaters. Limit switches within these heaters can emit sparks, presenting a fire hazard. Cadet Manufacturing has received 44 reports of fires involving these heaters. Most of these reports resulted in fires that self-extinguished. However, Cadet has received two reports of fires causing considerable property damage. No injuries have been reported from these fires. CPSC has received a 45th report of two deaths from a fire involving a Cadet heater where a sofa was nearby. The cause of the ignition of the sofa remains under investigation. The heaters involved in this recall may have the Cadet or Encore brand name on the heater's grill. The heaters involved in this recall must have the following: 1) a model number beginning with FX, FW, LX or ZA followed by three numbers on a label on the front of the internal heater assembly; 2) a limit switch made of black plastic casings on the heater assembly. These casings look like small black discs and have wires attached. Only heaters with black plastic limit switches are included in the recall. Some models will have a single limit switch and others will have two limit switches. Before checking the markings on the heater assembly, consumers will need to remove the heater's grill and the screw at the top of the heater assembly. Before doing this, consumers must disconnect the power supply to the heater or fuse box. These heaters have been installed in homes from 1985 through 1992 in Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. Fewer than one percent were distributed nationwide under the name Encore through the following retailers: Menards, Home Base, Builders Square, Ace Hardware and Fred Meyer for about $100 to $200. Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately and call Cadet at (800) 567-2613 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT. Heaters with white ceramic switch casings are not included in this recall.
AC Adapters for Latitude LM Computers and LM Port Replicators Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued October 21, 1997 Revised April 4, 2002 Release # 98-014 Company Phone Number: (800) 624-9896 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Note: Telephone number change. CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of AC Adapters for Latitude LM Notebook Computers and Latitude LM Port Replicators WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dell Computer Corp., of Round Rock, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 233,000 AC adapters supplied with its Latitude LM notebook computers and Latitude LM port replicators in the United States. Dell also is recalling these adapters throughout the world. The port replicator is a docking station used to connect the notebook computer to an external monitor and keyboard. The AC adapter's connector pins can break off from the adapter and remain in the power cord, posing a shock hazard. Dell has received 111 reports of the adapters' connector pins breaking off. No injuries have been reported. These black AC adapters come with the Dell Latitude LM notebook computers and port replicators. The adapters are 4 inches long by 2.25 inches wide and have one attached cord and one detachable power cord. The bottom of the adapter is labeled in part, "DELL...MADE IN TAIWAN." These adapter can be identified easily because the first eight digits of the "DP/N" bar code are "00097689" or "00099500." The "DP/N" bar code is on the bottom of the adapter. The only versions of the "00099500" adapters that are subject to this recall are those that have "A00, A01, A02, or A03" at the far right of the bar code. Dell's direct sales force, Internet ordering site and toll-free number sold the AC adapters with the Latitude LM notebook computers and port replicators from June 1996 to October 1997. The adapters also were sold separately for about $39. Consumers should stop using these AC adapters immediately and contact the company to receive a free replacement adapter and instructions for the safe use of the computer. To contact Dell, call (800) 624-9896 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday. Latitude notebook computers and port replicators are not included in this recall.
Extension Cords Recalled by In-Mar Trading NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 1997 Release # 98-013 Company Phone Number: (800) 881-6627 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, In-Mar Trading Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), In-Mar Trading Inc. of Miami, Fla., is recalling about 115,300 extension cords. The cords have undersized wires that cannot carry the advertised load, plugs that are not polarized properly, poor strain relief and lack of overcurrent protection presenting fire, shock and electrocution hazards. CPSC and In-Mar Trading Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these extension cords. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled extension cords are white or brown. The cords have double wires, three female plugs and one male plug, and are available in the following lengths: 6, 9, 12, 15 and 20 feet. The receptacle is labeled in part, "Rated for 125 volts...For indoor use only." The cords are packaged in red, white and black cardboard display sleeves that are labeled in part, "SUPER POWER EXTENSION CORD...MADE IN CHINA." The last 5 digits of the UPC code range from 70027 through 70036. Discount stores mostly in Florida, New York and North Carolina sold the extension cords from October 1996 through December 1996 for between $1 and $4. Consumers should stop using the recalled cords immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. If consumers have questions about this recall, they should call In-Mar Trading Inc. at (800) 881-6627 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.