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All product recalls affecting Mississippi.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Mississippi in the distribution area.
CONTACT: August 16, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-141 Child Electrocuted Floor Lamps Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- The Coaster Company of America, headquartered in Sante Fe Springs, CA, is voluntarily recalling some 1,900 brass floor lamps because of a possible electrocution hazard. This hazard may be present even though the lamp switch is in the "off" position. Brass floor lamp models 2607, 2618 and 2620 sold nationwide since January 1987 are being recalled. They sold for about $50 each. All lamps feature three metal support legs bolted to a metal central post by metal screws or bolts. - Model 2607 features a single light socket atop the center post and three planter supports at the ends of the U- shaped support legs. - Model 2618 features a triple light socket and planter supports at the ends of the support legs. - Model 2620 features a glass tea table which rests atop three C-shaped metal support legs bolted to the central post. The company said certain screws holding the legs to the lamp's center post may be too long and could pierce the power cord insulation, energizing the entire brass frame. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has learned that one child was electrocuted in Alaska. Consumers with any of the lamps should immediately unplug them from electrical outlets and return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers may also call Coaster Company of America at 1-800-221-9699 for additional information about the recall; California residents should call 213-944-7899
August 14, 1990 Release # 90-138 WASHINGTON, DC -- Bianchi, USA, Inc. of San Francisco, CA, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,600 "Randonneur" bicycles which may have defective front forks. The fork could crack and break at the junction of the crown and blade resulting in a fall to the riders. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Randonneur bicycles were sold nationwide from January 1982 to June 1984. CPSC and Bianchi, USA have learned of three incidents where front forks broke and riders were thrown to the ground suffering broken bones. Consumers with Randonneur bicycles are urged to contact their nearest Bianchi dealer or call Bianchi at (510) 264-1001 to learn if their bicycle is subject to the recall; new forks will be provided at no charge to the consumer. You can identify your model year by inspecting the fork crown to see if it has a "B" on it. Only Randonneur bicycles without a "B" are subject to this recall
New York Importer Announces Refund Program For "Funny Clown" Dressing Doll NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: July 31, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-133 New York Importer Announces Refund Program For "Funny Clown" Dressing Doll WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Brightly colored toy clown dolls, marketed as the "Funny Clown" or "Dress-Me Clown," are the subject of a safety warning/recall program by JSNY of New York, NY because they contain small parts that present a choking risk to children under the age of three. The refund program is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Over 250,000 clown dolls were sold by mail order catalogue and by retailers nationwide from 1986 to 1989 at a cost of about $5.00. Clothed primarily in red, blue and yellow, this doll has yellow string hair, a clown's cap and is about 13 inches long. It also has a snap, button, zipper, buckle and shoe laces intended to introduce children to various dressing functions. The doll may be identified by a cloth tag sewn onto the doll's cap that say: "JSNY." While the dolls were advertised and age labelled for children over age three, they may be used by children under three. The Commission has tested the dolls and found that the button, buckle and zipper are small parts that present a choking, ingestion, and aspiration hazard to children under three. To date, no injuries have been reported. Consumers owning a JSNY Funny Clown dress up doll which is being used by a child under age three should immediately take it away from the child and may arrange for a refund by phoning the company at its toll-free number, 1-800-841-1007, or its office number, 212-989-7591.
July 27, 1990 Release # 90-132 Kolcraft Car Seat Repair Program WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. of Chicago, IL, is voluntarily undertaking a program to correct a safety related defect involving potentially defective plastic clips used in children's and infant car seats it manufactures. The clips attaching the padding on the car seats may break or be pulled off which could present a small parts choking hazard to young children. The seats involved are Dial-A-Fit, Perfect Fit, and Rock 'n' Ride. Approximately 1.5 million car seats were sold nationwide for $45.00 to $75.00 each. Consumers having Dial-A-Fit or Perfect Fit seats should call Kolcraft to obtain new clips and instructions for proper replacement for the side upholstery assembly. Consumers may call Kolcraft at 1-800-453-7673 or write to Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. at 3455 West 31st Place, Chicago, Illinois 60623. Consumers having Rock 'n' Ride seats should immediately inspect their car seats to see if the clips are loose, brittle, broken, or missing. Consumers should call Kolcraft at 1-800-453-7673 to receive a set of new clips and instructions for proper replacement of the clips. CPSC learned of this problem from a consumer complaint involving broken clips on the Rock 'n' Ride car seat. Neither CPSC or Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. is aware of any injuries associated with these car seats. NOTE: To report a defect in a motor vehicle or items of motor vehicle equipment, including child safety seats, consumers may call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration toll free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. In the Washington, DC area call 366-0123. The toll free TTY number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-424-9153 (755-8919 in the Washington, DC area). Consumers can also obtain information on safety recalls and investigations, and request literature or a variety of safety topics
Builders Square Recalling "Bay Breeze" Ceiling Fans NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: July 25, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-130 Builders Square Recalling "Bay Breeze" Ceiling Fans WASHINGTON, DC -- Builders Square, Inc., of San Antonio, TX, is voluntarily recalling some 10,000 52-inch "Bay Breeze" ceiling fans sold from October 1989 to May 7, 1990, because the rotating blades could separate from the motor assembly. "Bay Breeze" ceiling fans being recalled are: Model TC52BC5B(L), a five-blade black-and-chrome fan with four lights which sold for $79; Model CH52GB4B(L), a four-blade crystal-and-brass fan with four lights which sold for $79; Model GL52WH5B (L), a five-blade white-and-brass fan with one light which sold for $84; Model GL52BK5B (L), a five-blade black-and-brass fan with one light which sold for $84; Model 52DUV4SPBB, a five-blade black-and-chrome fan with four lights which sold for $79; Model 52DUV/CR, a four-blade crystal-and-brass fan with four lights which sold for $79; Model 52DUV3PVWH, a five-blade white-and-brass fan with one light which sold for $84; Model 52DUV3PVBLK, a five-blade black-and-brass fan with one light which sold for $84. Builders Square said these ceiling fans are equipped with metal fan blade bracket holders which may break, allowing the blade to separate from the motor while the fan is in use. Builders Square, Inc. learned of these defective fans from seven customer complaints, involving one minor injury, which the firm reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. While some 27,000 ceiling fans were imported from China, only 10,200 fans were sold to consumers. Consumers having any of these "Bay Breeze" ceiling fans should discontinue using the fan and return it to any Builders Square store for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers may call the company toll-free at 1-800-634-5949 for additional information about the recall.
July 11, 1990 Release # 90-128 Replacement Program For Sesame Street Rhythm Band Set WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), LEWCO Corp., New York, NY, has announced a replacement program for the Oscar the Grouch Cymbals contained in its Model #3553, Sesame Street Rhythm Band Set. When tested in accordance with the CPSC's Small Parts Requirements, the Oscar the Grouch "heads" detached from the cymbals and could present a choking hazard to young children. LEWCO Corp. is offering to replace the cymbals with new cymbals that have been redesigned to eliminate the small parts hazard. Approximately 9,200 units were sold nationwide from January 1, 1989 to April 16, 1990 for approximately $20.00 each. The toys were imported from China. The set consists of a Sesame Street marching drum and drum sticks, Bert and Ernie maracas, Little Bird slide whistle, Cookie Monster tambourine and Oscar the Grouch cymbals. Embossed on the inside of the drum and tambourine are the words "Blue Box Toys, Made in China, Muppets, Inc." Embossed on the handles of the maracas are the words "Made in China, Muppets, Inc." The cymbals are the only part of this musical instrument set subject to this replacement program. Consumers are urged to discard the original cymbals immediately. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary replacement is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers who desire a cymbal replacement set should contact LEWCO Corp. at:LEWCO Corp.1107 Broadway - Suite 905New York, New York 1001
Hose Leak Prompts Recall Of Coleman Cookin' Machine NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: July 10, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-124 Hose Leak Prompts Recall Of Coleman Cookin' Machine WASHINGTON--The Coleman Company, Inc., of Wichita, KS is recalling propane hoses installed on Coleman propane Cookin' Machines because of possible fire hazards. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to Coleman, some 30,000 Cookin' Machines manufactured between November 1987 and March 1989 have hoses that may come loose from the fuel valve connection after repeated use. If the hose should loosen when the fuel value is turned "on," fuel may leak from the hose and could present a risk of personal injury or property damage if ignited. The company has received reports of five hoses coming loose and causing some fire damage. The manufacturer suggested retail price was $76 for the standard model and $82 for the electronic ignition model. Consumers with a Coleman propane Cookin' Machine purchased after November 1987 should discontinue using the product and call Coleman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-835-3278 for instructions concerning replacement of the hose. The company has redesigned the hose to correct the potential problem and will provide a replacement hose at no charge to the consumer. The toll-free line is open between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
CONTACT: July 9, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-122 "Giggle-See" Bumper Pad Recalled; Ties Present Choking Hazard Washington, DC-- Some 43,000 "Giggle-See" bumper pads for cribs are being voluntarily recalled by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., Chicago, IL in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The thin plastic ties of the bumper pads may tear off if infants and toddlers pull or bite the ties, presenting a potential choking hazard. Kolcraft and CPSC are aware of 19 incidents reported by consumers of the ties separating from the bumper pad. Two incidents involved infants less than a year old who were found choking on pieces of a bumper pad tie. At the present time, no injuries have occurred. Labeled "Giggle-See Learning Center Crib Toy by Kolcraft," the white vinyl bumper pad has four sections which feature "Teach Me," "Squeeze Me," "Measure Me," and "See Me" activities. The 14 ties securing the pad to the crib slats are 3/8 inch wide, flat vinyl plastic material which are heat-sealed to the vinyl plastic pad cover. Sold from 1986 through 1989, "Giggle-See" bumper pads were available for purchase at retail stores nationwide for about $12. Consumers should immediately stop using the "Giggle-See" bumper pad and call Kolcraft toll-free at 1-800-453-7673 to request a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers should cut off all the plastic ties and cut out the "Giggle See" logo from the bumper pad, place them in an envelope and send to Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., 3455 West 31st Place, Chicago, Illinois 60623 to obtain the refund
New Toll-Free Hotline For 'Exerciser' Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: July 5, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-123 New Toll-Free Hotline For 'Exerciser' Recall WASHINGTON, DC--Harrison-Hoge Industries of Port Jefferson, NY, which last week recalled some 700,000 "Stomach Eliminator" exercisers, has announced a new nationwide toll-free hotline for consumers to obtain information about the product recall. The new number is 1-800-852-0925. Sold from 1985 to December, 1989, the exerciser is being recalled because a spring or clip may break when the product is being used, possibly resulting in facial or body injuries.
CONTACT: July 3, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-119 Artsana Of America Inc. Recalls Decoy Duck Pull Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- Artsana of America Inc. of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 54,062 Decoy Duck Pull Toys because of small parts and sharp points that could pose a fatal choking hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). When CPSC tested the ducks in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the screw holding the wing in place separated constituting a small part and a sharp point. The 10-inch Decoy Duck with pull cord is made of hard plastic, yellow and orange in color. It has four wheels, and movable feet, wings, eyes and beak. When pulled along the toy makes a sound that is similar to a real duck's voice. Just above the duck's right wing is the name CHICCO printed in blue. The box was labeled in part: "No. 63002.0 Decoy Duck Made in ITALY." The Decoy Ducks were sold nationwide since 1987 for $10.99 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. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with additional questions about this recall may contact Artsana of America at 1-800-336-8697
June 28, 1990 Release # 90-117 Spring Exercisers Recalled; Breaking Springs, Clips Are Hazard WASHINGTON, DC--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harrison-Hoge Industries Inc., of New York, NY announces a recall of the New Gym "Stomach Eliminator" exercisers sold from 1985 to December 1989. In the majority of 62 incidents reported to the firm and CPSC, a spring, clip or footpedal of the exerciser broke during use and struck the user, which resulted in serious facial or body injury. Some 700,000 exercisers were sold nationwide through mail order and retail stores for approximately $10 to $20 each. The "Stomach Eliminator" exercisers have three, 12-inch, black metal springs attached to a black plastic handlebar and footbar. The words, "Made in Italy" or "Brevattato" are found on the footbar, footstrap, or handlebar. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the New Gym "Stomach Eliminators" and call Harrison-Hoge at 1-800-852-0925, Mon - Fri 8:30 to 4:30 Eastern Time. Harrison-Hoge is offering a $15 refund or a $20 credit toward other Harrison-Hoge products. To obtain the refund or credit, customers must send back the handlebar as proof of purchase to Harrison-Hoge Industries, Inc., 200 Wilson Street, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
June 21, 1990 Release # 90-115 Retrofit Program Announced For Spring Exercisers WASHINGTON, D.C.--Dynamic Classics, Ltd. of New York City, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a repair program for its spring exercisers called the "Rowing Action Exerciser." Early models of the exerciser were involved in injuries resulting mainly from the spring breaking or the footbar separating during use. Some two million exercisers of the earlier model were sold nationwide from 1984 to August 1987. Approximately 60 incidents have been reported to CPSC and the firm, most of which involved a broken spring or a footbar assemble coming apart. Consumers have experienced bruises, cuts and lacerations to the face and other parts of the body when the handlebar or spring stuck the user. Incidents showed that the spring of the Rowing Action Exerciser, if extended too far to withstand the stress, could snap. Dynamic Classics is offering owners of the older models a free retrofit kit, which is designed to prevent the spring breaking and the footbar separating. The retrofit kit includes a safety cord to prevent over-stretching and over-stressing the spring, metal brackets to prevent over-stressing the spring loop, and a new extended footbar to prevent separation. Rowing Action Exercisers sold after August 1987 do not need retrofitting. They can be identified by metal brackets already attached to the top and bottom of the spring and a safety cord installed inside the spring. Earlier models had no brackets and a longer safety cord. Consumers should immediately discontinue the use of older models of the Rowing Action Exerciser, which do not have metal brackets attached to both ends of the spring. Consumers should call Dynamic Classics, Ltd. toll-free at 1-800-284-8492 to received a retrofit kit. Consumers may also write to: Dynamic Classics, Ltd., 95 Mayhill Street, Saddle Brook, NJ 07662. Consumers no longer using the older Rowing Action Exerciser or not wishing to repair the device should discard the exerciser so no one else may use it
CONTACT: June 14, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-110 Acme Premium Supply Corporation Recalls Siren Whistles WASHINGTON, DC -- Acme Premium Supply Corporation of St. Louis, MO is voluntarily recalling 340,500 "Siren Whistle" toys because the noisemaker within the whistle may separate from the toy and could present a choking hazard to young children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). These plastic 1-3/4" tubular whistles come in solid colors of yellow, white, red, blue, orange, green, pink, and black. "TAIWAN" is embossed on the outside of the whistles. The Siren Whistles were sold nationwide from January 1989 through March 1990. They were primarily distributed through carnivals where they were frequently given away as prizes or sold individually from concession stands for under 25 cents 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. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Acme Premium Supply Corporation at 1-800-325-7888, extension 438. For a replacement consumers may return their Siren Whistle(s) to Acme Premium Supply Corporation at 4100 Forest Park, St. Louis, MO 63108
June 14, 1990 Release # 90-111 Tai Tung International, Inc. Recalls Musical Ice Cream Vans And Lovely Dolls WASHINGTON, DC -- TAI TUNG INTERNATIONAL, INC. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling its Musical Ice Cream Vans, Model #TT-28A and Lovely Dolls, Models D13/3 and C1372 because of small parts that could break off the toys if a child drops them. These small parts could be a fatal choking hazard to young children. Some of the small parts also have sharp points that could cause puncture or laceration injuries to children. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Musical Ice Cream Car - Model TT-28A (made in China) resembles a large toy delivery van. It is bright red in color with brightly colored decals pasted on the front, sides, back, and top of the vehicle depicting ice cream treats and identifying the toy as a "Musical Ice Cream Car". In the rear of the van is a crank mechanism to wind-up a moving scene which is displayed through a clear plastic window on the driver's side of the van and the music box which plays as the van moves along the floor. The toy is also equipped with a pull cord that is stored in a compartment under the vehicle. Embossed on the bottom of the van is "1984, U.K. REG. NO. 1022370, U.S. PATENT PENDING..." The body of these plastic vehicles will break if dropped causing small parts with sharp points posing a serious choking and/or laceration hazard to young children. Approximately 48,210 Musical Ice Cream Cars have been sold nationwide for $12.00 each since May 1987. Lovely Doll - Model D13/3 (made in China) consists of three five- inch plastic female dolls with rooted nylon hair (either blond or dark brown in color) with painted-on eyes. They are wearing one- piece brightly colored fabric dresses and plain panties. The set comes with a brush and comb and is sold in a soft plastic see- through bag with fabric handle and trim. The arms of these dolls come off easily and could present a fatal choking hazard to young children.Lovely Doll - Model C1372 (made in China) consists of two dolls (one five inches and one 10-1/2 inches tall) with rooted hair. The larger doll has eyes that open and close and cries when it is tipped over. These dolls are clothed in pastel-colored one-piece fabric dresses with plain white panties and socks. The smaller doll has painted-on eyes and is clothed in a brightly colored one-piece fabric dress with plain white panties and no socks. The dolls are sold in soft plastic see-through bags with plastic carrying straps and come with a plastic comb and brush set. A tag attached to one of the dolls in the package identifies them as "Lovely Dolls" along with the model number. The arms of the small dolls come off easily and could present a fatal choking hazard to young children. Approximately 7,560 Lovely Doll Model D13/3 and 29,376 Lovely Doll Model C1372 have been sold nationwide since February 1989. Both models sold for under $3.00 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with additional questions about this recall may contact TAI TUNG INTERNATIONAL at (213) 680-0044. CPSC discovered these potentially hazardous toys during a routine inspection of the firm
June 8, 1990 Release # 90-109 Taco Bell Recalls Sports Water Bottle Because Of Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C.-- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Taco Bell Corporation of Irvine, California, today announced a voluntary recall of 300,000 sports water bottles distributed by the firm in a recent promotion. The bottle's mouthpiece can be pulled apart and swallowed by children, presenting a potential choking hazard. The water bottle promotion at some 2700 Taco Bell stores nationwide began June 4, 1990, and was available to Taco Bell customers for $0.99 with a food purchase. Taco Bell stopped the program June 7, 1990 when they received a report from a customer that his 21-month-old child had dismantled the bottle's mouthpiece and attempted to swallow it. The child was not injured. Taco Bell has decided it would be in their customers best interest to discontinue sale of this bottle. The bottle, marketed for more than ten years by Specialized Bicycle Components, has three pieces: the main container, a cap and a small mouthpiece closure top. The top may be pulled apart and poses a potential choking hazard to children. Since many types of water bottles are very popular and also widely available in stores today, care should be taken not to allow young children to have access to the caps. Customers who purchased the bottles at Taco Bell should return them for a full refund. Additional information can be obtained by calling 1-800-334-6399
Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 12, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-108 Computer Monitors Recalled For Electrocution And Fire Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- Protecto Enterprises of Barrington, IL is recalling 2,500 Zenith Data Systems Model ZVM122-T monochrome computer monitors because of electric shock hazards to consumers, and possible fire and electrical damage to computers on which they are installed. Two fires have been reported involving these monitors. The model ZVM122-T computer monitors were developed for Federal use, and later prepared for consumer use by Protecto Enterprises. These units were sold primarily by mail order by Protecto and by Electrified Discounters of Hamden, CT in 1988-1989. Consumers having a Zenith Data Systems ZVM122-T should immediately and carefully turn off the unit and unplug it, avoiding contact with any metal parts of the cabinet or plug. The model number can be found on the back of the unit, after the unit has first been carefully unplugged. All known purchasers are being contacted by mail. Consumers owning an affected unit may contact "122-T Recall Central" at 1-800-752-6138 for instructions on returning the unit for refund or replacement. Zenith ZVM122 monitors which do not have the "T" suffix are not affected. Also, no ZVM122-T monitors sold to Federal agencies by Zenith Data Systems are affected.
CONTACT: June 4, 1990 (301) 504-7908 Release # 90-104 General Toys Recalls Wind-Up Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- General Toys of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling several plastic wind-up toys: the Happy Flapping Car, Happy Tricycle Police and Thief, Cycling Bear, Naughty Bear, and the Ice Cream Van. These toys were sold nationwide prior to March 1990. The toys may pose a fatal choking hazard to young children because of small parts and a puncture wound hazard due to sharp points. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). - The Happy Flapping Car: Items #8668 and #8228 consist of a colorfully painted plastic car with a large comical cat or bear figure riding on it. Both are wearing a colored shirt and tie and a blue or white cap. The hood and trunk lids and side doors of the car open and close. The headlights are made to look like eyes, and a mouth with either white teeth and red lips or a smile with painted cheeks and a red nose pasted to the body under the front hood. The car is equipped with a bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end which comes out of the trunk area. - The Happy Tricycle Police and Thief: Item #636 consists of a painted three-wheeled motorcycle with a metal bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end which comes out of the back. Either a police officer figure or thief figure are riding the cycle. The figures have heads that resemble a dog- like animal. The police figure has a painted-on blue uniform with white gloves and the thief figure has a painted-on black outfit with black gloves. Both figures are carrying guns raised in the air with the right hand. - Cycling Bear: Item #6968 consists of a red tricycle with black tires and orange hub caps. A large blue bear sitting on the tricycle has a white snout, black eyes and nose and is wearing pink trunks. Inside a yellow basket mounted on the rear of the tricycle is a small blue bear who moves up and down as the vehicle moves forward. The tricycle is equipped with a metal bell whose striking device is a spring with a small ball on the end located in the rear of the vehicle. - Naughty Bear: Item #6976 consists of a red dinosaur-like figure with stick-on eyes, yellow arms, nose, legs and nob on the head. This figure is being ridden by a two-tone blue bear figure with a white snout, black eyes and black nose. The toy is equipped with a metal bell located in the rear above the tail. Embossed on the bottom of this toy is "PAT.NO.1039684 MADE IN CHINA". - Ice Cream Van: Item #6973 consists of a pink-colored vehicle with a bear's head coming out of the top, red boots sticking out of the sides, a swirl cone on the hood, and a plastic hamburger on a bun riding on the back of the vehicle. Embossed on the bottom of this toy is "PAT.NO.1031288 MADE IN CHINA". Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toys. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund, or mail them to General Toys, 516 E. 4th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013 for a refund plus postage. For more information about this recall consumers may call General Toys at (213) 687-4929
May 23, 1990 Release # 90-100 Playskool Offers Free Gift For Busy Elephant Cord; Entanglement Risk Cited WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Playskool, Inc., of Pawtucket, RI, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a repair program for the "Busy Elephant" crib toy Model No. 5405. Some of the Busy Elephants were made in Korea and these have a 5 1/2-inch knit cord which attaches a small stuffed mouse to the Busy Elephant. Playskool has received ten reports of the Korean-made knit cord unraveling into a long thin cord and becoming entangled around the body or neck of a child. Busy Elephants with "Made in China" on the sewn-in label are not affected. For Busy Elephants with "Made in Korea" on the white sewn- in label, Playskool is asking consumers to cut the knit cord at the point where it immediately joins the Busy Elephant and at the other end where it joins a small stuffed mouse. Return the cord to Playskool immediately. A free gift will be provided to consumers who return the knit cord to Playskool. The Busy Elephant is a stuffed elephant approximately 15 inches high with several activity features, such as a clicker dial on one foot, a mirror on the other, and a mouse in a stomach pouch. The mouse is attached to the elephant by the knit cord. The product was distributed nationally through wholesale, retail, variety stores, and chain stores and sold for approximately $19.00. The toy was manufactured between 1987 and 1989. A total of 740,000 Busy Elephants were manufactured, although only 453,000 units made in Korea have the type of knit cord which has the potential for unraveling. CPSC learned of the problem with this crib toy from consumer complaints made to the agency. To help monitor the effectiveness of this repair program, Playskool is offering a gift to consumers who mail in the knit cord. For details of this offer, or if consumers have any questions, call 800-752-9755
May 22, 1990 Release # 90-101 WASHINGTON, DC--Toastmaster Inc. of Columbia, MO (now Salton-Toastmaster), is replacing 8857 four-slice electric toasters because a defective switch may create a fire, contact burn or severe electric shock hazard. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Some toasters have a defective switch that could allow the heating elements to continue operating after the toasting cycle. While there have been no reports of injuries or fires to date as a result of switch failure, the company said it will replace all Model D126T toasters because of the potential hazards posed by the defective switch. Toastmaster said its Model D126T electric toaster features a chrome case with a black-and-silver nameplate. The Toastmaster brand name appears on the lower right-hand corner of each appliance. Manufactured in April, May and June of 1989, the toasters sold nationwide between $30 and $35 each. Consumers should check the crumb tray at the bottom of the toaster for the D126T model number and a five letter and digit date code running from EL101 through EL158. No other Toastmaster toasters or products are involved in the recall. CPSC learned about the defective toasters in a report provided by Toastmaster. Consumers having the affected toasters should unplug the appliance and contact the company for instructions on returning the unit for a new toaster. Consumers may call the firm which is now handling this recall, Salton-Toastmaster, toll-free at (800) 233-9054 or write Salton-Toastmaster, 1801 North Stadium Blvd., Columbia, Missouri 65202
May 21, 1990 Release # 90-098 San Francisco Music Box Company Recalls Plush Animals Because Of Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the San Francisco Music Box Company of San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling six plush animals imported from China because the eyes may come off posing a fatal choking hazard to children. The stuffed animals described below have eyes with washers on the back. The company discovered that the washers may be defective allowing the eyes to become detached from the plush animals. The plush animals all have music boxes inside and a silver wind up key protruding from the back. White Jointed Bear, #55-0046 plays "You are My Sunshine" is made of all white fur with a red ribbon tied around its neck. Beige Jointed Bear, #55-0061 plays "Don't Let Me Go," stands 15-1/2 inches tall has all beige fur and a red ribbon tied around its neck. Beige Small Jointed Bear, #55-0038 plays "It's a Small World" stands 9-1/2 inches tall has all beige fur with a red ribbon tied around its neck. Pink Bear, #55-0079 plays "A Baby's Lullabye" stands 9-1/2 inches tall, is extremely soft with all pink fur and a sewn in pink and white polka dot heart on its chest. Pink Monkey, #55-0095 plays "Zip-a-dee-doo-daa" stands 7- 1/2 inches tall is extremely soft with white face, hands and feet and a pink fur body. Beige Articulated Santa Bear, #55-0368 plays "Jingle Bells" stands 17 inches tall, has a sewn on red and white Santa's hat covering the right ear, a red coat with white trim that has a "Velcro" closure in the front, and a black felt belt with a metal buckle. Each stuffed animal has a small white tag sewn on either side or bottom which reads "THE SAN FRANCISCO MUSIC BOX COMPANY, EMERYVILLE, CA REG. NO. PA-2642 (RC) ALL NEW MATERIALS MADE IN CHINA." Approximately 2,866 of these plush animals were distributed in retail stores nationwide from December 1988 through June 1989 at prices ranging from $17.50 to $37.50. 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 toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with additional questions about this recall may contact the San Francisco Music Box Company directly at 1-800-227-2190