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All product recalls affecting Mississippi.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Mississippi in the distribution area.
Mill's Pride Recalls Assembled Utility Wall Cabinet NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2001 Release # 01-230 Firm Hotline: (877) 677-6777 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact:Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Mill's Pride Contact: Samuel P. Cypert, (313) 792-6646 CPSC, Mill's Pride Announce Recall of Assembled Utility Wall Cabinet WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Mill's Pride, of Waverly, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 187,000 "Premier" and "Four Seasons" brand assembled utility wall cabinets. The cabinets can detach from the wall and fall, possibly injuring consumers. Mill's Pride has received 18 reports of cabinets falling from the wall, including four reports of consumers receiving minor injuries such as cuts, scrapes and bruises. The utility cabinets are sold fully assembled and consumer- installed. The cabinets are white and measure 54-inches wide by 24- inches high. Each cabinet has three doors, two adjustable shelves and one divider panel. The cabinets are made of particle board with a white vinyl laminate. There are no identifying labels on the product; however, these were the only assembled white 54-inch utility cabinets sold at Home Depot stores from July 2000 through May 2001. Home Depot stores nationwide exclusively sold the cabinets for about $90. Consumers should carefully remove the cabinet's contents and contact Mill's Pride at (877) 677-6777 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit. .
Storybook Heirlooms Recalls Children's Pajamas Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 September 10, 2001 Alert #01-527 CPSC, SBH Restructuring Corp. (formally Storybook Heirlooms) Recall Children's Pajamas PRODUCT: Children's Pajamas - SBH Restructuring Corporation of Foster City, Calif., the former owner of the Storybook Heirlooms children's apparel business, is voluntarily recalling about 13,900 girls' pajama sets. The pajamas were sold as two-piece pajama sets in sizes XS-XL and made of 100% cotton. Style numbers are located on the label attached to the neck or waistband of the garment. Styles included in the recall are Valentine Cuddlies (200) style no. 26789, Thermal Loungewear style no. 26441 and Valentine Cuddlies (2001) style no. 27338. Storybook Heirlooms catalog and www.StorybookHeirlooms.com sold these garments from December 1999 through March 2001 for between $8 and $34. PROBLEM: These pajamas fail to meet the Federal Standards for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear and as a result these pajamas pose a risk of injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately stop their children from wearing these pajamas and return them to SBH Restructuring Corporation, 348 Poplar Street, Hanover, PA 17331, Attention: Storybook Recall, for a refund of the purchase price and original shipping costs. Purchase price will be refunded on children's sizes only. Adult-sized products returned to SBH Restructuring will be discarded and no refund will be made. For additional information, contact SBH Restructuring Corporation at (877) 368-3682 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. SBH Restructuring Corporation sent notices to all known purchasers. SBH Restructuring Corporation recently sold the assets of the Storybook Heirlooms business to CelebrateExpress.com Inc. The products subject to this voluntary recall were all sold prior to the sale of the business, and CelebrateExpress.com Inc. in no way participated in the sale of these products. Questions regarding this recall should be referred to the telephone number above.
Oreck Mfg. Recall of Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 September 7, 2001 Alert #01-524 CPSC, Oreck Manufacturing Co. Announce the of Recall Certain A/C Adaptors for its ZipVac Hand Held Rechargeable Vacuum PRODUCT: AC Adaptor for certain ZipVac Rechargeable Hand Held Vacuums - Oreck Manufacturing Company, of Long Beach, Miss., is recalling A/C adaptors for approximately 10,000 ZipVac rechargeable vacuums. The recalled A/C adaptor is charger model U090010D that has two circular holes in it's A/C's adapter plug end. The vacuums were sold directly by Oreck or by QVC as a premium for the purchase of an Oreck upright vacuum cleaner. The vacuums with the recalled adaptor were sold from February 2001 to June 2001. PROBLEM: The charger can overheat and melt, presenting a burn or electric shock hazard to consumers. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Oreck has received 22 reports of the charger overheating. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these rechargeable vacuums immediately and contact Oreck for information on receiving a replacement unit. For additional information contact Oreck at (800) -471-2942.between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., central time, Monday through Friday. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
September 6, 2001Release # 01-228 Firm Hotline: (866) 898-4999 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Racing Champions Ertl, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Toy Toolboxes WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Racing Champions Ertl Inc. (RCE), of Dyersville, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 11,600 John Deere Kids Toolboxes. The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children. CPSC and RCE have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The children's toolbox is a soft-shelled, plastic, green box with a yellow handle and yellow raised letters that read "John Deere." A John Deere Kids logo with a fawn inside a red oval is imprinted on the front of the toolbox. The toolbox is sold with a green and yellow plastic ratchet wrench and pliers inside. Stamped on the bottom of the product is "JOHN DEERE LICENSED PRODUCT" and "MADE IN CHINA." All yellow-handled toolboxes are included in this recall. John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys from June 2001 through September 2001 for about $13. Parents and caregivers should take the toy away from young children immediately and contact RCE at (866) 898-4999 anytime for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox. John Deere Toolboxes with green handles are not included in this recall
York International Corporation Recall of Gas Furnaces Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 September 6, 2001 Alert #01-526 CPSC, York International Corporation Announce Recall of Gas Furnaces PRODUCT: Gas Furnaces - York International Corporation of York Pa., has initiated a voluntary recall to inspect and possibly repair about 7,000 mid-efficiency 80 percent gas furnaces manufactured between May 1, 2001 and July 16, 2001 to correct possible unsecured heat exchanger tubes in furnaces. The furnaces are marketed under the York, Luxaire, and Coleman brands. York mid-efficiency 80 percent gas furnaces have been installed nationwide by independent installer and contractors. The model families that are involved are P4HU, P1DU, FL8B, G8D, G8T, and L8T. The brand name, model number and serial numbers are located inside the removable front panels of the furnaces The serial numbers of the suspect units all start with the same four alpha characters "WFKM" and "WGKM." and the numerical sequences are as follows: Furnace Serial Numbers Model Number WGKM007655-WGKM007659 FL8B08016UH12 WGKM007661-WFKM007709 G8T08016UHB11 WGKM007605-WGKM007619 G8D10020UHC11 WFKM003094-WFKM003143 G8T08016UHB11A WFKM003144-WFKM003193 G8T10020UHC11A WGKM007710-WGKM007739 L8T08016UHB11 WGKM012457-WGKM012506 L8T10020UHC11 WGKM018664-WGKM018668 L8T11520UHC11 WGKM007620-WGKM007629 P1DUC20L08001 WFKM003055-WFKM003128 WFKM047734-WFKM047783 WFKM020141-WFKM020240 WGKM007550-WGKM007654 WGKM022174-WGKM022308 P4HUB12N08001 WFKM003129-WFKM014912 WFKM031608-WFKM031822 WFKM056001-WFKM056450 WFKM068950-WFKM069349 WGKM009491-WGKM009852 WGKM022833-WGKM023051 P4HUB16N06401 WFKM016427-WFKM016526 WFKM031458-WFKM031607 WFKM047784-WFKM054043 WFKM063721-WFKM064395 WGKM009291-WGKM009490 WGKM022319-WGKM022831 P4HUB16L06401 WFKM020241-WFKM020290 WFKM031824-WFKM031872 P4HUC20N06401 WFKM020291-WFKM020365 WFKM031873-WFKM032032 WGKM018256-WGKM018455 WGKM031478-WGKM031877 P4HUC20L08001 WFKM020366-WFKM020465 WFKM063106-WFKM063195 WGKM018669-WGKM018738 P4HUC20N09201 WFKM032033-WFKM032107 WGKM018466-WGKM018663 P4HUC20N08001 WFKM032108-WFKM032157 WGKM012322-WGKM012406 P4HUC16N09201 WGKM012000-WGKM012104 WGKM030646-WGKM030722 P4HUB16L08001 WGKM012105-WGKM012321 P4HUB16N08001 WGKM018739-WGKM018913 P4HUC20N09201 WGKM030726-WGKM030923 P4HUB16N09201 PROBLEM: York's quality assurance and manufacturing investigation found these furnaces could have detached heat exchanger tubes. A separated heat exchanger tube could result in leakage of flue gases, including carbon monoxide, which could result in serious injury or death. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: None reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these furnaces immediately and contact York for information in determining if the furnace is part of the recall. Consumers should call York toll-free at (877) 874-7378 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, to get information on scheduling a free inspection and repair. All installed furnaces will be inspected and furnaces with improperly fabricated heat exchanger tubes will be replaced at no cost to the consumer. York has notified the furnace distributors to contact consumers directly about the recall.
Originally issued September 6, 2001, Revised August 21, 2002 Release # 01-227 Kids II: (770) 751-0442 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Kids II Announce Recall of Butterfly Baby Toys WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II, of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 21,000 Carter's butterfly baby toys. The antennae on these butterfly toys contain wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies.Kids II has received 27 reports of wires passing through the fabric on the antennae of these toys, resulting in four babies getting cuts to the hand or face, and five babies receiving scratches. The recall involves Carter's Activity Butterflies with 3-inch long bendable antennae. The body of the stuffed butterfly toy is green and purple and the wings are multi-colored. The toy makes various "fun sounds" when squeezed. The stuffed stars on the ends of the antennae contain a squeaker and a rattle. The lower wings make a crinkle sound and one of the upper wings contains a mirror. The toy has model number 50052 written on a small tag behind one of its wings. A date code on the opposite side of this tag ends with, "00433," "00856," "01003," or "01148." Mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide sold these butterfly toys from February 2001 through August 2001 for between $15 and $20.Consumers should take these toys away from babies immediately, and return the toy to the store where purchased or contact Kids II for a free replacement butterfly toy. For more information, consumers should call Kids II at (770) 751-0442 between 7:30 a.m. and 4: 30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.Butterfly toys with short antennae, about 1¾-inches long, do not contain wire, and are not part of the recall
Originally issued September 5, 2001, Revised April 20, 2005Release # 01-225 Firm Hotline: (888) 629-2972 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Maya Wrap Announce Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maya Wrap, of Omaha, Neb., is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 infant carriers/slings. The welds of the metal rings that support the carriers/slings can break, posing a fall hazard to young children. Maya Wrap has received 20 reports of the rings breaking. The company received a report that one child fell to the ground but no injuries were reported. The recalled carriers/slings are made of 100-percent cotton fabric with two metal support rings. The rings measure 1/8-inch in width. They were sold in a variety of colors, prints, and sizes. A large white label sewn in the slings reads in part, "MAYA WRAP" and "ECHO EN GUATEMALA". Web sites and individual distributors nationwide sold these carrier/slings from January 2001 through July 2001 for between $30 and $40. Also, eight children's boutiques in various states sold these carrier/slings. Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call Maya Wrap at (888) 629-2972 anytime, or go to the firm's web site at www.mayawrap.com for instructions on how to have the carriers/slings repaired. Carriers/slings with ¼-inch width rings are not included in this recall
August 30, 2001Release # 01-224 Lamp Recall Hotline: (800) 752-1937 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contacts: Scott Wolfson or Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 or 1189 Discovery Channel Store Contact: Pamela Rucker, (240) 662-4110 CPSC, The Discovery Channel Store Announce Recall of Oil Lamps WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Discovery Channel Store, Inc., of Berkeley, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 16,000 glass and metal oil-burning lamps. The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.The Discovery Channel Store, Inc. has received four reports of the lamps shattering, including two reports of minor property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.Discovery Channel Stores and The Nature Company stores nationwide sold the lamps from September 1999 through July 2001 for between $18 and $24.Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide for a refund. Consumers also can call The Discovery Channel Store toll-free at (800) 752-1937 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shopping.discovery.co
SoloRider Industries Recall of Single Rider Golf Carts Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 August 28, 2001 Alert #01-522 CPSC, SoloRider Industries Announce Recall of Single Rider Golf Carts PRODUCT: Golf Carts - SoloRider Industries Inc., of Englewood, Colo. is voluntarily recalling about 200 SoloRider AteeA Model 32 golf carts. The AteeA model 32 is a single rider electric golf cart that came in hunter green, or Daytona white. The four-wheeled cart has dual-hand controls, a front-mounted golf bag rack, and a seat basket mounted on the back of the seat. Serial numbers that begin with 32 can be located on a label on the frame of the vehicle near the left front tire. The golf carts were sold nationwide at SoloRider and other golf dealers. The golf carts were sold from October 1999 through March 2000 for $5,000.00 to $9,000.00. PROBLEM: The golf cart's software can be corrupted by static electricity allowing it to move forward without assistance. Riders or bystanders could suffer injuries. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: SoloRider has received one report of a showroom golf cart that continued to operate after it was turned off. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled golf carts immediately and contact the SoloRider dealer where purchased for a free repair. For more information, contact SoloRider at (800) 898-3353, Monday through Friday, 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. MT or by e-mail at www.solorider.com. SoloRider has notified consumers directly about this recall.
Snapper Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 August 28, 2001 Alert #01-521 CPSC, Snapper Announce Recall of Walk-Behind Lawn Mowers PRODUCT: Mowers - Snapper Inc., of McDonough, Ga., is recalling 20,000 walk-behind rotary lawn mowers with model number MR216015T, which were sold nationwide through Snapper dealers between September 1, 1999 and July 1, 2001 for between $300 and $360. All of the recalled units have Tecumseh engines. PROBLEM: Lawn mowers that have a serial number beginning with a 0 may exhibit improper blade retention that could injure the operator or a bystander if the blade separates from the mower's housing. In addition, all Snapper mowers purchased after January 1, 2001, with serial numbers between 11020001-11024924, may have crankshafts that also adversely affect blade retention and require modification by a Snapper dealer. Serial numbers are located on a silver label on the rear of the deck behind the engine as indicated by an arrow in the photograph shown below. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: No reports of blade separation have been received. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers who have not received a notice from Snapper regarding this matter or have not been contacted by their Snapper dealer should stop using the MR216015T immediately and return it to the Snapper dealer where purchased for an inspection and possible repair. For more information, contact the Snapper Customer Relations Center at (800) 935-2967 between 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDST Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDST on Saturday. Consumers can also contact Snapper through their web site at www.snapper.com.
August 28, 2001Release # 01-223 Lantern Recall Hotline: (800) 325-8368 338-4562 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Scott Wolfson, (301) 504-7051 CPSC, Wenzel Announce Recall of Ozark Trail and Wenzel Propane Camping Lanterns WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wenzel Co., of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 290,000 propane-fueled camping lanterns. An insufficient connection between the lantern and the propane cylinder can allow gas to escape and ignite unexpectedly, posing a potential fire and injury hazard to consumers. This hazard can occur during the lighting or normal use of the lantern. Wenzel has received 12 reports of propane gas escaping from these lanterns and igniting unexpectedly. Two consumers sustained burns to the arm and hand. One of the consumers also suffered burns to the eye.The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Wal-Mart sold the lanterns nationwide under the "Ozark Trail" label from March 1999 through August 2001 for about $18. Sporting goods, camping equipment, and other retail stores nationwide sold these lanterns under the "Wenzel" brand from January 1999 through August 2001 for between $18 and $28. Consumers with Ozark Trail or Wenzel lanterns should stop using them immediately and detach the lantern from the propane cylinder. Consumers should return only the lanterns to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers also can call Wenzel toll-free at (800) 325-8368 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday www.wenzelco.com--> .The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern
LTD Commodities Recall of Three- and Five-Wick Glass Oil Lamps Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 August 21, 2001 Alert #01-520 CPSC, LTD Commodities Inc. Announce Recall of Three- and Five-Wick Glass Oil Lamps PRODUCT: Oil Lamps - LTD Commodities Inc. of Bannockburn, Ill. is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,300 three-wick and 2,900 five-wick glass oil lamps sold through its mail order catalog. The three-wick glass oil lamp has a mail order catalog code of GOV, and the five-wick glass oil lamp has the code GOY. The base of the lamp, black rods in a rectangular shape, supports the bottom glass of the lamp, which has a reservoir or well intended for oil. The top glass rests on top of this bottom reservoir glass, and contains three or five holes for wicks, depending on the model. (See picture below). The lamps were shipped in cardboard boxes on which are written the code, type of lamp (three or five wick), and "Made in China". The lamps were sold nationwide from May 2001 through June 2001 for between $8.95 and $12.95. PROBLEM: If the glass sleeves are not properly secured around the wicks, or the wicks are not properly inserted, the top glass of the lamps could shatter. INCIDENTS/INJURIES:No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO:Consumers should stop using the recalled glass oil lamps immediately and contact LTD Commodities Inc. toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CT for information on how to return the lamps to receive a refund. LTD Commodities will notify consumers directly about this recall.
XL Machine Ltd. Recalls Dollhouse Furniture Sets NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2001 Release # 01-219 XL Machine Ltd. Recall Hotline: (866) 746-8097 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, XL Machine Ltd. Announce Recall of Dollhouse Furniture Sets Sold at Target Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), XL Machine Ltd., of Eden Prairie, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 10,000 sets of dollhouse bathroom furniture. The yellow paint on the furniture contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children. CPSC and XL Machine Ltd. have not received reports of any injuries relating to these dollhouse furniture sets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Little Tree natural wood dollhouse bathroom furniture sets contain a tub, sink with mirror, toilet, shower, bench, towel rack and a wooden doll. The doll has hair made of yarn and bendable wire legs and arms. The fixtures on the bathroom furniture are painted yellow. The packaging for the set reads "Little Tree," "Distributed by Target Corporation," and "MADE IN CHINA." Target stores nationwide sold these furniture sets from August 2000 through June 2001 for about $15. Consumers should immediately take these dollhouse furniture sets away from children, and return the sets to the Target store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call XL Machine Ltd. at (866) 746-8097 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's web site at www.target.com.
World Industries Recalls Skateboard Helmets NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2001 Release # 01-220 Helmets Recall Hotline: (888) 338-4562 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, World Industries Announce Recall of Skateboard Helmets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), World Industries Inc., of Huntington Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 10,000 skateboard helmets. These helmets failed impact testing required under CPSC's Safety Standard for Bicycle Helmets. Riders wearing these helmets are not adequately protected from falls and could suffer head injuries or death. CPSC and World Industries have not received any reports of injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The recalled helmets come in black, blue and white and have the name "World Industries" printed on the chin strap, the back of the helmet, and the inside padding. On the sides of the helmet, yellow and blue cartoon characters can be seen shooting fire from a gun. Two labels inside of the helmet read in part, "Certified CPSC 16CFR1203," "Warning This Helmet Is Not For Motor Vehicle" and "Made in China." Retail outlets, chains and catalogs nationwide sold the helmets from October 2000 through May 2001 for about $40. Consumers should stop using these helmets immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also can call World Industries toll-free at (888) 338-4562 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
STK International Recalls Children's Toys NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2001 Release # 01-221 Toy Recall Hotline: (800) 536-7855 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Children's Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International, of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 110,000 children's toys. The toys can break causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children. STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys: "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985. "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel. "Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train. "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA." Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys from September 1999 through May 2001 for about $1. Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International for a full refund. Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys. CPSC discovered the violations during an inspection of the company's warehouse.
Recreational Equipment Recall of Children's Baseball Caps Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 August 17, 2001 Alert #01-518 CPSC, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) Announce Recall of Children's Baseball Caps PRODUCT: Children's Baseball Caps - Recreational Equipment Inc. of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 1,600 REI Kids Super Caps. The caps are sold in three colors (New Denim, Pumpkin or Lichen) with the letters "REI" embroidered on the back left side of the cap and a decorative compass embroidered on the front center of the cap. There is a size-adjustment cord, located on the rear of the cap that has two parts; a black toggle and a black snap-on plastic pull. The caps were sold nationwide at retail stores, mail order catalogs and on the Internet. They were sold from February 20, 2001 through June 26, 2001 for $10.00. PROBLEM: The adjustment cords, located on the rear of the hats, use a snap-on plastic pull. The snap-on plastic pull could separate from the cord, posing a choking hazard to young children. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: REI Product Quality Assurance (PQA) received one report of a parent finding the snap-on plastic pull in the mouth of her two-year old son. No injuries have been reported. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the recalled children's baseball caps immediately and return it to the nearest REI retailer to receive a refund. For more information, contact REI direct sales at (800) 426- 4840 (4am-11pm Pacific Time). Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. For more information, contact: Dana Parnello, Research Analyst REI Product Quality Assurance 6750 South 228th Street Kent, Washington 98032 (253) 395 - 8273 dparnel@rei.com
Children's Cargo Pants Recalled by Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 16, 2001 Release # 01-217 Firm Hotline: (888) 243-6337 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Cargo Pants WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us, divisions of Toys "R" Us Inc., of Paramus, N.J., are voluntarily recalling about 7,000 children's cargo pants. The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Kids "R" Us has received one report of a 9-month old boy who began to choke on a toggle that he removed from the pants. The toggle was dislodged. The recalled pants are navy, khaki, or stone with different color stitching around the pockets. The pants have an elastic waistband and an elastic draw-cord. A label on the rear inside seam reads "Koala Baby" or "Little Legends" and the care label reads in part "Made in Thailand." The pants were sold in both newborn and infant sizes. Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and some Toys "R" Us stores sold these pants from June 2001 through July 2001 for about $10. Consumers should immediately remove and discard the two toggles on the leg pockets. The pants then can be worn without the toggle. For more information on this recall contact Toys "R" Us at (888) 243-6337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the company's web site at www.toysrus.com and select Kids "R" Us or Babies "R" Us for details on product recalls.
Cannondale Recalls ATVs Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 August 15, 2001 Alert #01-517 CPSC, Cannondale Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs PRODUCT: All-Terrain Vehicles - Cannondale Corp., of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 630 model year 2001 and 2002 All-Terrain Vehicles. The Cannondale "FX 400" and Cannondale "Cannibal" are four- wheeled all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The FX 400 and Cannibal models have "Cannondale" and "FX 400" or "Cannibal" on both sides of the vehicle. Cannondale appears on the rear fenders and bodywork of the vehicle; "Cannibal" appears roughly inboard of the operator's knee location; "FX400" appears on the seat of the vehicle. Cannondale dealers nationwide sold these ATVs from February 2001 through mid-July 2001 for between $7,000 and $8,000. PROBLEM: The ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these vehicles can break, which could cause the front wheels to lose stability. Also, the tie-rod assemblies on these vehicles can break or work loose, and damage either the steering column plate end or knuckle. If the ball joints or a tie rod end breaks, the operator can lose control of the vehicle during use and crash. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Cannondale Corp. has received five reports of the ball joints in the A-arm assembly on these ATVs breaking and two reports of the tie-rod ends breaking. One consumer suffered a concussion and another suffered a bruised shoulder. WHAT TO DO:Consumers should stop riding these ATVs and contact their local Cannondale dealer to schedule an appointment to have the ball joints and tie-rod assemblies replaced free of charge. If possible, consumers should contact the dealer where they purchased their ATV. For more information, contact Cannondale toll free at (877) DLR-MOTO (357- 6686) between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Saturday, and between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET Sunday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.Cannondale.com. Owners of these ATVs were directly notified about this recall.
BikeE Recalls Recumbent Bicycle Suspension Forks BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore., voluntarily recalled 1,400 suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles. The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries. BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders. The recalled forks were used on the front suspension of the BikeE FX models and on the full suspension of the RX models. The 2000 and 2001 model year bicycles can be identified by a serial number located below the crank bottom bracket on the frame. Model Name Serial Number Identification FX and RX Starts with "F" and is followed by five digits or starts with "B" followed by one character and six digits. Examples: F1111 or BF111111 or BR22222F The recalled bicycles have a lowered seating position and foot pedals right below the handle bars, allowing riders to sit in a horizontal riding position. BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles from December 1999 through August 2001 for between $1,500 and $1,750. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. The firm, BikeE, is out of business and cannot be contacted. As the firm is no longer involved with this recall, consumers can take a recalled bicycle to the dealer from which purchased, but it is up to the dealer as to whether the repair can be performed, and whether there is a charge.
Kolcraft Recalls LiteSport Strollers NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2001 Release # 01-214 Kolcraft Recall Hotline: (800) 922-2130 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Kolcraft Media Contact: Diane Steed, (202) 289-2001 CPSC, Kolcraft Announce Recall of LiteSport Strollers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, IL, is voluntarily recalling about 115,000 strollers. Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries. Kolcraft has received 124 reports of the lock mechanisms breaking including 31 reports of the stroller collapsing. There were 22 reports of injuries, including abrasions, cuts and bruises to children's faces, arms, hands and legs. The recall includes only the Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122. A label with the word "LiteSport" can be found on the front of the footrest. The model number can be found on a label on the back leg frame of the stroller. These strollers were manufactured from December 1997 through December 1999. The manufacture date is below the model number on the back leg frame label. "Kolcraft" is written on the front of the stroller. Department and juvenile products stores nationwide sold these strollers from December 1997 through December 2000 for about $30. Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit. For more information, call Kolcraft toll- free at (800) 922-2130 anytime.