Product Recalls in Idaho

CPSCOct 2, 1991Nationwide• Diamondback

OCTOBER 2, 1991 Release # 92-002 Nationmark Inc. Recalls 8 Shot Cap Guns WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nationmark Inc. of Carrollton, TX is voluntarily recalling their "8 SHOT CAP GUNS," model number 706. These cap guns could emit sparks which may cause serious burns to users or bystanders. Nationmark distributed approximately 54,000 of these cap guns to food and drug chains in the southwestern United States from May 1988 to August 1991. There are two styles of 8 SHOT CAP GUNS. One gun is orange plastic with the words "8 SHOTS" and "DETECTIVE SPECIAL." The other gun is black, red and brown plastic and has the words "BIG BANG-38," "8 SHOOTER," "MADE IN CHINA" and "DIAMONDBACK." They were sold in hanging plastic blister card packages for approximately $1.50 each. The firm, when reporting this recall to the CPSC, said they are aware of one burn injury, to an adult. This happened last month and is the only known injury since the initial marketing of the product in 1988. Nationmark Inc. is voluntarily recalling this item to prevent any additional injuries. Consumers who own the 8 SHOT CAP GUN should discontinue use and return the cap gun to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return the cap guns to Nationmark Inc., 1270 Champion Circle, Carrollton, Texas 75006 for a full refund. If consumers have any questions regarding this recall, they may contact Nationmark at (214)241-6100. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products

Animal Pacifiers (Hasbro) – Child Safety (1991)

CPSCSep 16, 1991Nationwide• Hasbro

September 16, 1991 Release # 91-119 Playskool Recalls Sesame Street And Happy Face Animal Pacifiers WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool Baby, Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., has informed the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that it is voluntarily recalling its Sesame Street Big Bird pacifier, #3680/3682, and its Happy Face Animal mouse and elephant pacifiers, #3185/3188. Playskool Baby has determined that the pacifiers may separate, creating small parts that could present a choking hazard. Approximately 844,000 of these pacifiers have been sold nationwide since 1989. Although the pacifiers have passed all Federal test requirements, Playskool Baby has received 41 complaints in 1991 from consumers and, in the interest of children's safety, has decided to recall the pacifiers. The firm has received no reports of serious injury. Consumers should return Sesame Street Big Bird pacifiers and Happy Face Animal mouse and elephant pacifiers to Playskool Baby, Inc., Consumer Service Department, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, RI 02862-2000 for a free alternate replacement pacifier. Consumers may also return the pacifiers to the retailer for a refund. For further information about this voluntary recall, consumers may call toll-free 1-800-PLAYSKL (1-800-752-9755). The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this voluntary recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products

Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers (Yazoo) – Safety Risk (1991)

September 6, 1991 Release # 91-118 CPSC Warns Of Safety Risk With Yazoo Brand Walk Behind Lawn Mowers NOTICE: Yazoo is no longer in the mower business. Repairs are no longer available. Consumers should not use the product 5/3/2000. WASHINGTON, DC -- Yazoo Manufacturing Company, Jackson, MS, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is issuing a warning to consumers concerning its commercial "high wheel" gasoline powered walk-behind lawn mowers in advance of a retrofit program under development. These lawn mowers are not equipped with a blade control device that stops the blade within three seconds after release of the controls as required for consumer mowers by the CPSC Safety Standard for Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers. As a result, consumers may be injured from contact with the rotating mower blade. The lawn mowers were manufactured beginning in 1982 and involve the following push and self-propelled big wheel models: S22B, P22B, P22W, S22W, S24B, P24B, P24W, S24W, S26B and S26W. The mower is labelled with a bright yellow decal which states: "NOTICE. THIS MOWER DOES NOT MEET CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. COMMERCIAL USE ONLY." These mowers have a suggested retail price of between $750.00 and $900.00 and were sold to retailers in southern, southeastern and northeastern United States. Although the lawn mowers were intended for sale primarily to commercial operators, Yazoo and the CPSC are concerned that a number of mowers may have been purchased by consumers. Neither CPSC nor the company is aware of any consumer injuries resulting from the lack of a blade control device on these mowers. Yazoo is no longer manufacturing any big wheel lawn mowers without a three-second blade stopping mechanism. The company will voluntarily retrofit those lawn mowers which were purchased by consumers. This retrofit will cover only those lawn mowers which were purchased by consumers for their personal use and does not include lawn mowers which are intended for industrial/commercial or professional uses. The company is developing a retrofit kit which consists of a blade brake and engine-stopping device installed on the lawn mower to make the blade stop within the required three seconds after release of the controls. The company will publish a supplemental notice after the retrofit is developed. Because the unit does not have a three-second blade stopping device, consumers who purchased one of these lawn mowers should use the lawn mower only with extreme caution. Yazoo has previously informed its dealers that these mowers are only to be sold to commercial users. Yazoo also has initiated a certification program to ensure that the mowers in question are sold only to commercial customers in the future. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is issuing this notice as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that are associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction

Deluxe Garment Steamer (Pentapco) – Electrical Hazard (1991)

CPSCSep 3, 1991Nationwide• Pentapco

September 3, 1991 Release # 91-117 WASHINGTON, DC--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pentapco, Inc., of Elizabeth, NJ, recalled the electric garment steamer, model numbers Y1211 and Y1237 marketed under the trade name "Simplicity Deluxe Garment Steamer" because reported leaks from the fill plug found on the back of the steamer have caused burns to users of the steamers. CPSC was informed of this potentially unsafe product by Pentapco, Inc. as a result of consumer reports of the steamer's fill plug popping out, causing steam and/or hot water to spray out. The company reports eight burn injuries to the hands, arms, face and/or other parts of the body. Approximately 5,600 Simplicity Deluxe Garment Steamers were sold in fabric stores nationwide since August 1989. The firm is out of business, and a remedy is no longer available. Please discard or destroy the product.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that are associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC'S jurisdiction

Strollers (Kiddie World) – Brake Failure (1991)

August 29, 1991 Release # 91-116 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Gerry Baby Products Company, Denver, CO, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily recalled approximately 1,000 of its portable, umbrella-style strollers. The strollers' brakes, when locked, may not hold on an incline which could allow the strollers to roll and potentially result in an injury to a baby in the stroller. Gerry has not received any reports of injury related to this problem. The model numbers involved are: 127, 136, 166, 195 and 196. The model number and "May 1991" are located on the metal lock between the rear stroller legs. Consumers who still have the box can also identify affected strollers by the following date codes printed on the box: 1128, 1129, 1130, 1131, 1133, 1134, 1135, 1136, or 1137. No other Gerry strollers are affected by this recall. Consumers who have a Gerry stroller with both a model number listed above and "May 1991" on the metal lock 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). Consumers may also call this number for assistance in identifying affected strollers. The affected strollers were sold during May and June 1991 for approximately $25 to $55 each. The strollers were sold nationwide through J.C. Penney, Pace, and Child World retail stores, and by the following companies in the areas listed: Dillard's, Gilbert, AZ; Hambilton and Carr, Tonawanda, NY; Everything Baby, Brooklyn, NY; Lechmere, Northeastern U.S.; For the Traveler, Kissimmee, FL; Nordstrom, Ontario, CA; Kiddie World, San Jose, CA; and Marines, Los Angeles, CA. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that are associated each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products under CPSC's jurisdiction

CPSCAug 29, 1991Nationwide• Kiddie World

Batting Tee Games (Wilson) – Potential Hazard (1991)

CPSCAug 22, 1991Nationwide• Wilson

August 22, 1991 Release # 91-113 Sportcraft And Wilson Batting Tee Games Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- General Sportcraft Company Ltd. and Foremost, both of Bergenfield, NJ, are recalling a children's baseball practice game called the "Batting Tee." The General Sportcraft product was sold under the Sportcraft name, and the Foremost model was sold under the Wilson name. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The Batting Tee being recalled consists of a ball tethered to an elastic cord that is anchored to the ground with the U- shaped metal stake. The stake may come out of the ground and hit the player's body or head. A separate stand holds the ball during use. Injuries occur when children pull on the ball or cord and the stake suddenly pulls out of the ground and toward the child. Units with a 1 1/4-inch common washer anchoring the ball directly to the base are not being recalled. The CPSC has confirmed one report that a child received a skull fracture after being struck by a stake from a Batting Tee. These sets were sold nationwide. The firm estimates that 150,000 sets were sold under the Sportcraft label since 1980, and 70,000 Foremost sets were sold under the Wilson label since 1986. Consumers can identify these products by the names "Sportcraft" or "Wilson" which appear on the base of the five sided stand. Recalled units have a U-shaped stake. Sportcraft and Foremost advise consumers to discontinue use of the product and return it to the retailer where purchased for a cash refund. Consumers may also return the product to: Batting Tee RecallGeneral Sportcraft/Foremost140 Woodbine StreetBergenfield, NJ 07621 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

Motorized Zippers Airplanes (Buddy L) – Safety Issue (1991)

CPSCAug 22, 1991Nationwide• Buddy L

August 22, 1991 Release # 91-111 SLM Corporation Recalls Toy Motorized Zippers Airplanes WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SLM Corporation of Gloversville, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 267,000 sets of the Buddy L Motorized Zippers Airplanes, model numbers 3135, 4635, 3137, 4637 and 4160. The airplane wings may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children. Zippers Airplanes were sold in individual, two, three and four packs. The airplanes measure three inches in length with a wingspan of two and one-quarter inches. Embossed on the bottom of each airplane are the words "BUDDY L CORP. 1989 PATENT PENDING MADE IN CHINA." Each airplane is a different color with two black tires in the back and one smaller black tire in the front. Some of the airplanes have "BUDDY L" printed on the sides. The package reads in part: "Pull 'Em Back Let 'Em Zip,! Motorized Zippers Airplanes, Buddyl ACTION...China." The Motorized Zippers Airplanes were sold nationwide in retail and toy stores from January 1989 to February 1991. The sales price ranged from approximately $2.00 to $7.50 each depending on the model. CPSC discovered the violative toy during routine retail surveillance. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take the airplanes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact SLM Corporation at 1-800-442-7440. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

Cribs (Smith Cabinet) – Loose Slats (1991)

August 22, 1991Release # 91-114 Washington, D.C. - The Smith Cabinet Mfg. Co., Inc., Salem, IN, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling 1,735 Childcraft cribs model nos. 15811, 15821, 15961 and 15991 if they have loose or missing side slats. These cribs were imported from Italy and sold nationwide from a limited number of retail stores after September 1988. The CPSC learned of this problem because of consumer complaints about loose or missing side slats received by its Chicago office. To date the company has received 22 such complaints. No injuries have been reported. Consumers are urged to check the bottom of the crib headboard for the model number. If they have one of the above models, they should check the side slats to make sure that they feel secure. If the side slats feel loose or are missing, the consumers may return the crib side rails to their place of purchase for a free replacement side rail. Loose or missing side rails may present an entrapment or escape hazard. For more information, consumers may call the manufacturer at (800) 725-8625 or write to the Smith Cabinet Mfg. Co., 501 E. Market Street, P.O. Box 444, Salem, IN 47167-0444. The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is the federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction

CPSCAug 22, 1991Nationwide• Smith Cabinet Mfg

Oil-Filled Electric Heaters (Welbilt) – Control Panel (1991)

CPSCAug 15, 1991Nationwide• Welbilt

August 15, 1991 Release # 91-108 Delonghi Voluntarily To Replace Control Panels On Oil-Filled Electric Heaters WASHINGTON, DC -- Delonghi is providing free replacement control panels for oil-filled radiator-type electric heaters manufactured by DeLonghi S.p.A. from 1980 through 1988. DeLonghi is taking this action to correct what the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) considers to be potential fire hazards in some of the electric controls. This replacement program by DeLonghi is being undertaken in cooperation with the CPSC after reports of electrical failures within some control panels which the Commission believes could cause fires. The manufacturer does not believe any safety hazard exists with these products. DeLonghi is offering, at no cost to owners of the units, the upgraded control panels, which incorporate improved components and design. The heaters are beige or tan and look like small radiators. These electric heaters bear a silver sticker on the underside of the metal box holding the controls. Stickers beginning with the digits "80" through "88" identify units whose control panels are being upgraded. A small number of heaters were sold under the Sears and Welbilt brand names. Those heaters bear the code number of "816F" next to the Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) label on the side of the metal control box. The new control panel brings even the oldest DeLonghi heaters up to the most recent UL standards, and upgrades all heaters to current levels of quality and safety. DeLonghi states that the replacement will extend the life of the heater. The CPSC urges all owners of the heaters manufactured from 1980 through 1988 to participate in the program as soon as possible by calling 1-800-322-3848 to arrange for replacement of the control panel

DIY Paint Brushes (Marx Brush) – Safety Concern (1991)

August 13, 1991 Release # 91-109 Marx Brush Manufacturing Company Recalls "Do It Yourself" No. 2 Paint Brushes WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Marx Brush Manufacturing Company of Palisades Park, NJ is voluntarily recalling approximately 6,000 "Do It Yourself" paint brush sets, because the paint on the wooden handles of the brushes contains excess lead. Each set comes with two half-inch flat edge brushes, one quarter-inch flat edge brush, and one #2 and one #4 round- pointing edge brush. All are camel hair brushes with painted handles in assorted colors. The paint brush sets were imported from Korea and were sold nationwide from February 1990 through March 1991. Each set sold for approximately $3.35. The package reads in part: "DO-IT YOURSELF HOBBY and CRAFT BRUSHES" and has the number "033572-10001-4" printed beneath the bar code symbol on the back of the package. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the paint brushes and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Marx Brush Mfg. Co. at 1-800-654-6279. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

CPSCAug 13, 1991Nationwide• Marx Brush Manufacturing

Butterfly Bracelets (Western Novelty) – Stretchy Hazard (1991)

CPSCAug 13, 1991Nationwide• Western Novelty

August 13, 1991 Release # 91-110 Western Novelty Company Recalls Butterfly Bracelets WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Western Novelty Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 Butterfly Bracelets, model number P4136, because the bracelets may break and release small parts that could be a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The bracelets consist of yellow, orange, green and pink plastic butterflies about three eights of one inch wide, strung together on an elastic string with a black bead between each butterfly. The retail display box held over one hundred unwrapped bracelets and was labeled in part: "Stretchable Bracelets, Made in Hong Kong." The bracelets sold for approximately $.20 each. They were distributed through school and church carnivals and in retail stores in Colorado, Arizona, Kansas, and Illinois. These bracelets were imported from Hong Kong and distributed by Western Novelty Company from July 1990 through February 1991. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these bracelets away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also return their bracelets to Western Novelty Company, 5670 Washington Street, Denver, Colorado 80216 for a $.50 refund check. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Western Novelty Company at 1-800-521-5219. The potentially hazardous bracelets were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Denver. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

Bottle Baby Nursing Bottles (Esco) – Safety Concern (1991)

CPSCAug 12, 1991Nationwide• Esco Imports

August 12, 1991 Release # 91-112 600,000 Toy Nursing Bottles Recalled Washington, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Esco Imports of Texas, Inc., San Antonio, TX 78210 is voluntarily recalling approximately 600,000 toy nursing bottles, model number 3/211. The product was collected by U.S. Customs Service in San Antonio, TX and tested by CPSC. When CPSC tested the toy nursing bottles in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the nipples separated and are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The nursing bottles are labeled "Polythene Nursing Bottle ...Esco...3/211...Made in China." Some of the bottles are marked "Bottle Baby." The bottles are three inches in length with rubber nipples. The caps are either blue or pink. Each package contains two toy nursing bottles and retailed from 29 cents to 59 cents. The nursing bottles were sold in variety, toy, grocery and discount stores from May 1982 to January 1991. The stores were located in the following states: Indiana, Ohio, New York, Texas, Utah, Michigan, Kentucky, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Illinois, Iowa and Mississippi. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toy bottles. Consumers are urged to take the toy bottles away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may call the firm at 1-800-445-3836. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

Disney Character Pacifiers (Evenflo) – Safety Issue (1991)

CPSCAug 7, 1991Nationwide• Evenflo

August 7, 1991 Release # 91-107 Evenflo Disney Pacifiers Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- Evenflo Products Company, Ravenna, OH and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the recall of all Evenflo pacifiers decorated with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey Mouse, or Minnie Mouse characters. In some instances, the characters can separate from the pacifier and present a choking hazard. Evenflo sold the pacifiers between December 1990 and July 1991. The pacifiers retailed for $2.00 to $3.00. Evenflo has sent letters to all distributors, retailers, and wholesalers of these pacifiers ordering their immediate recall. Additionally, retailers will be asked to display warning posters informing purchasers that the product has been recalled. If a consumer has an Evenflo pacifier with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, or Daisy Duck character attached to it, the pacifier is part of this recall. Consumers having a pacifier decorated with one of these figures should discontinue use and mail the pacifier to Evenflo Products Company, P.O. Box 1206, Ravenna, OH 44266-1206 and request replacement or refund. Customers may contact Evenflo at 1-800-356-2229 or at 1-800-233-2229 (Ohio residents). Evenflo is coordinating this recall with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public. The Commission's objective is to help reduce injuries associated with consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

Missile Launcher Fireworks (Patriot) – Malfunction Risk (1991)

August 1, 1991 Release # 91-103 Patriot Missile Launcher Fireworks Recalled Due To Malfunctioning Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Patriot Fireworks, Inc., Elkton, MD is voluntarily recalling approximately 11,000 Patriot Missile Launcher fireworks devices. The device shoots four flaming balls approximately 200 feet into the air. It may tip over while operating, particularly when placed on an uneven surface, and fire shots horizontally at ground level which pose a hazard to spectators. The CPSC learned of the potential hazard as a result of a report from a retailer of the device and from investigating a death of a three-year-old boy in the State of Kentucky. The young boy allegedly was struck in the head with a ball from a Patriot Missile Launcher which reportedly tipped over while firing. The device consists of four two-inch diameter cardboard tubes approximately 10 inches long, glued vertically onto a seven and one-half inch square particle board base, and encased within a paper wrapping. The paper wrapping is white with red and blue printing and a picture on the front of a Colonial soldier against an American flag encircled by stars. The words "PATRIOT MISSILE LAUNCHER," also appear on the front of the label in large red, white, and blue print. On one side panel, the label reads in part, "PATRIOT Fireworks Elkton, Maryland 21922." The fireworks devices were sold in a variety of retail stores and fireworks stands nationwide from February through mid- July 1991 at a retail price of about $18 to $29 per four-shot device. Consumers are urged not to use these devices and to return them immediately to the store where purchased for a full refund. In the event the device was purchased from a temporary fireworks stand no longer operating, consumers should call Patriot Fireworks collect at 1-301-287-2365 for instructions on disposing of the device and obtaining a refund. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

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Pete's Partner Toddler Set (Good Lad) – Garment Problem (1991)

CPSCJul 30, 1991Nationwide• Good Lad

July 30, 1991 Release # 91-100 Good Lad Co. Recalls Toddler Shirt/Skirt Set, Style #12417 WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Good Lad Co. of Philadelphia, PA is voluntarily recalling approximately 360 toddler outfits because the decorative buttons may detach causing a fatal choking hazard to young children. A decorative pin may also detach causing a puncture wound. The matching two-piece outfits consist of a solid-colored shirt with a striped skirt that has suspenders. The outfits were sold nationwide from March 1991 to April 1991 for approximately $19.00 per set. The potentially hazardous clothes were identified during a joint surveillance program conducted between the CPSC and the U.S. Customs Service at the Port of Philadelphia. A tag sewn on the garment's neck seam pictures a girl and a boy doll and reads in part: "PETE'S PARTNER, A Good Lad Company, Made in Philippines." Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to discontinue use of these outfits and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Good Lad Co. at (215) 739-0200. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction. NOTE TO EDITORS: Consumers who find an infant or toddler garment including socks, shoes, and hats in size 2T or smaller, with decorative buttons, pins, beads, or sparkles of any manufacturer may contact CPSC's toll-free hotline listed below to report these potential choking hazards. CPSC will follow-up on all calls in an effort to eliminate small parts hazards from children's clothing and other wearing apparel

Wisdom Blocks Train Set (Consolidated) – Toy Safety (1991)

July 30, 1991 Release # 91-101 Lederer Industries Recalls Wisdom Blocks Train Set WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lederer Industries, New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,400 Wisdom Blocks Train Sets, model number WP262. When CPSC tested the toy in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the smoke stack, axles and car connecting pins separated from the toy. These are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The Wisdom Blocks Train Set toy is approximately 15-1/2 inches long, and 3-1/2 inches tall. The train set consists of one natural wood engine and two natural wood cars. The engine and cars each have four free-moving wheels. Each car has three blocks that sit on pegs. Each side of the block has a letter of the alphabet with a picture and name of an object that begins with that letter. The engine has one smoke stack, one alphabet block, and a 28-1/2 inch long pull string attached under the front of the engine. The label on the box reads "Train Set, Put- Together, Wisdom Blocks, Made in China." The toy was imported by Lederer Industries in November 1988 and distributed to Consolidated Stores in February 1989. Consolidated Stores sold the toy nationwide in 1989 during the months of March, April and May at retail prices that ranged between $6.99 and $9.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toy was identified during a CPSC inspection of Lederer Industries. Consumers are urged to take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Lederer Industries at 1-800-966-7437. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The Commission's objective is to help reduce the estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths that occur each year with the 15,000 different types of consumer products within CPSC's jurisdiction

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Worm Gett'rs Electric Probes (P&M) – Electrocution Risk (1991)

CPSCJul 26, 1991Nationwide• P&M Enterprises

July 26, 1991 Release # 91-099 PandM Worm Probes Found Hazardous; Electrocution Risk Cited In CPSC Order To Halt Manufacture And Sale Of Worm Probes WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that the "WORM GETT'RS," an electric worm probe made by PandM Enterprises of Caldwell, Idaho, presents an electrocution hazard and may no longer be produced or sold. In a lengthy decision and Order issued on July 17, 1991, the Commission unanimously upheld the decision of Administrative Law Judge Paul J. Clerman that the PandM "WORM GETT'RS" was defective. The product, which is used to shock worms out of the ground, can expose users and passers-by to a lethal dose of electricity. The worm probe draws full line voltage, 110-120 volts, to its two, six, or 12 bare metal shafts. The Commission found that by touching the exposed shafts, or even by contacting the ground in the vicinity of the probe, consumers could be shocked or electrocuted. Twenty-eight persons, most of them children, have died using "functionally equivalent" worm probes. The Commission ordered PandM to refrain from manufacturing the product, offering it for sale, distributing it, or importing it into the United States. The agency directed its staff to work with PandM to notify the public of the hazard and to warn consumers against further use of the worm probe. Because the owners of PandM have declared bankruptcy, and lack the resources to conduct a recall campaign, the Commission did not require the firm to recall the hazardous probes. PandM can elect to appeal the Commission's decision to a Federal court. The CPSC has taken this action as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is a Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of products fall under the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths

Vision II Irrigation Controllers (Toro) – Shock Hazard (1991)

July 24, 1991 Release # 91-097 The Toro Company Modifies Vision II Series Irrigation Controller With Metal Cabinet To Prevent Shock Hazard WASHINGTON, DC--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Toro Company, Minneapolis, MN is modifying an estimated 7,500 Vision II Series Irrigation Controllers housed in metal cabinets to ensure proper electrical grounding. The three models being modified include 189-66-01, 189-96-01, and 189-06-01. According to Toro, the metal cabinets of these controllers may not have been electrically grounded when installed. Under certain conditions, the non-insulated metal parts of the cabinet, including the key lock, could become electrically energized and present a severe electric shock or an electrocution hazard. No electric shock incidents have been reported. However, the company warns that incidents could still occur if metal cabinets are not properly grounded. The Vision II Series Irrigation Controller was sold and installed nationwide for home and light commercial use, from September 1989 through December 1990. These irrigation controllers are designed to program a multiple station sprinkler system. The controller is usually installed on the inside wall of a garage, or on a pedestal outside. The Toro Company began its modification program in January 1991. As a result, more than 30 percent of the estimated 7,500 installed irrigation controllers have already been corrected. The Toro Vision II Series metal controller cabinets being reworked can be identified by the painted white cabinet with a red "Toro" logo and a key lock on the door. A "Vision II Series" paper label can be found inside the door. Owners should note that all "Vision Series" irrigation controllers having gray or tan plastic cabinets are not part of this modification program. Toro requests all owners of Vision II Series Irrigation Controllers with metal cabinets who have not been contacted by Toro or their contractor about this modification program to immediately call Toro at 1-800-367-8676. In California call 1-800-255-8676. Correspondence should be sent to: Vision II Series Controller Kit, The Toro Company, Irrigation Division, P.O. Box 489, Riverside, CA 92502. Also, all unidentified contractors who know the location of installed, unmodified (not grounded) Vision II Series Irrigation Controllers should contact Toro. Once contacted, Toro will arrange for the free installation of a modification kit to electrically ground the metal cabinet of each controller, as needed. Toro warns owners of unmodified or ungrounded irrigation controllers not to touch the key lock or the cabinet until the modification has been completed. Owners who have already had their controller corrected need not contact Toro. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths

Peg Pounder Sets (Unitrade) – Safety Concern (1991)