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All product recalls affecting New York.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with New York in the distribution area.
Voyager Car Seat/Strollers In-Home Repair Recall by Cosco NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 1997 Release # 98-045 Company Phone Number: (800) 221-6736 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Cosco Announce Recall for In-Home Repair of Voyager TM Car Seat/Strollers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Cosco Inc. of Columbus, Ind., is recalling about 6,000 Voyager TM Car Seat/Strollers for in-home repair. The Voyager TM Car Seat/Stroller is a combination product with an infant car seat that snaps into a frame for use as a stroller. When used as the stroller, the car seat could become dislodged and fall to the ground. Infants could be injured from the fall. Cosco has not received any reports of car seats becoming dislodged from the stroller. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Cosco will send consumers instructions on how to modify the car seat to eliminate the problem. Voyager TM Car Seat/Strollers subject to this recall have manufacturing dates from September 8, 1997, through October 27, 1997. The manufacturing date is found on the car seat, not on the stroller frame. The car seat comes with a fabric canopy and seat pad. "COSCO" is imprinted into the front of the car seat. The Cosco Voyager TM Car Seat/Stroller was sold nationwide from September 1997 through November 1997, primarily through Wal-Mart, Target, Ames, Service Merchandise, Caldor and Montgomery Ward retail stores, for about $79. Consumers should call Cosco at (800) 221-6736 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday for the repair instructions. Until the repair is completed, consumers should not use the car seat as a stroller. The problem does not affect the product's use as a car seat or carrier. Consumers can write to Cosco at 2525 State Street, Columbus, IN 47201.
Three-Wick Candles Recalled by Gump's By Mail NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 15, 1997 Release # 98-044 Company Phone Number: (800) 338-2670 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Gump's By Mail Announce Recall of Three-Wick Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gump's By Mail Inc., of Weehawken, N.J., is recalling about 1,960 three-wick candles. The wax candle can generate high flames that present a fire hazard. Gump's By Mail has received 14 reports of high flames when the melted wax ignited as the candle burned, resulting in 12 reports of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported. The three-wick candle is contained in a porcelain blue and white Oriental-style bowl, measuring 5.25 inches wide and 3 inches high. A gold sticker on the bottom of the bowl is labeled, "Andrea by Sadek...Made in Japan." A white sticker on the bottom of the bowl is labeled in part, "Charles Sadek Import Co." The candle was packaged in a brown cardboard box labeled in part, "Gump's...Style: 91637." Gump's By Mail catalog sold the candle to consumers nationwide from May 1996 through October 1997 for about $25. Gump's is not the manufacturer of the candle. Consumers should stop using the candle immediately and return it to Gump's By Mail, Inc. at the Postage Due Unit, U.S. Postal Service, McSherrystown, PA 17344-9998, to receive a refund or credit of the purchase price. The candle should be returned in the porcelain bowl. For more information, consumers should call Gump's By Mail at (800) 338-2670 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Gas Ranges Recalled by White Consolidated Industries NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 11, 1997 Release # 98-042 Company Phone Number: (800) 724-7519 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, White Consolidated Industries Announce Recall of Gas Ranges WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), White Consolidated Industries Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 23,000 gas ranges to repair their oven burner assemblies. The oven burner assemblies could have been damaged during shipment or delivery. A damaged oven burner assembly can allow gas to flow into the home, which could cause a fire or an explosion. White Consolidated Industries has received 14 reports of gas leaks linked to damaged burner assemblies. There have been no reports of fire or explosion and no injuries have been reported. The oven burner assemblies involved in this recall are installed in Frigidaire, Tappan, White-Westinghouse and Gibson gas ranges that feature a pilotless ignition, but do not have a self-clean cycle. The gas ranges involved in this recall have 10 digit model numbers and 10 digit serial numbers. These numbers are located either under the range top cover on the left wall or in the oven or broiler drawer on the right side. First Six Entries of Model Number Serial Number Range 970-33 VF72808400 to VF73714402 FGF333 VF71205887 to VF73713122 GGF333 VF72303525 to VF73310146 MGF300 VF72105043 to VF73712212 MGF311 VF72010854 to VF73510650 MGF316 VF72912839 to VF73711672 MGF324 VF71906196 to VF73712362 MGF331 VF72007660 to VF73802057 MGF345 VF72104790 to VF73712419 TGF330 VF72504892 to VF73404575 TGF332 VF72104950 to VF73713181 TGF334 VF72008614 to VF73714892 TGF335 VF72204981 to VF73810667 Major department and appliance stores nationwide sold the gas ranges from June 1997 to October 1997 for between $200 and $450. Consumers should stop using the gas range oven immediately. White Consolidated Industries has arranged for Frigidaire to service these gas ranges. Consumers should call Frigidaire at (800) 724-7519 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday to schedule an inspection, service and repair of the gas range free of charge. Consumers also can write to Frigidaire at 6000 Perimeter Drive, Dublin, OH 43017. If consumers smell gas or hear a gas leak, they should immediately turn off the oven, open a window or door and call the gas company.
Candleholder Sets Recalled by Roman NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 1997 Release # 98-039 Company Phone Number: (800) 729-7662 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Roman Inc. Announce Recall of Candleholder Sets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Roman Inc. of Roselle, Ill., is recalling about 800 train candleholder sets. The candleholders can melt and ignite when exposed to a direct flame, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC and Roman Inc. are aware of one report of a candleholder melting and igniting a bathroom vanity. No injuries have been reported. The candleholder set includes one locomotive and two boxcars. The locomotive and boxcars are acrylic and the candle receptacle is brass. Each boxcar has brass plates on the sides which read, "MERRY CHRISTMAS." There is a hang tag attached to the set, which is labeled in part, "Roman Inc...Made in Taiwan...Item 76530." Card, gift, hardware and specialty stores nationwide sold the candleholder sets from March 1996 through March 1997 for about $16. Consumers should stop using the candleholder sets immediately. Consumers will receive a refund by returning the candleholder sets to the store where purchased or to Roman Inc. at 555 Lawrence Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172. Consumers will be reimbursed for postage. For more information, consumers should call Roman Inc. at (800) 729-7662 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Holiday Candle Holder Recall by Godinger NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 1997 Release # 98-040 Company Phone Number: (800) 544-2209 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC and Godinger Announce Holiday Candle Holder Recall WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Godinger Silver Art Co. Ltd. of Ridgewood, N.Y., is recalling about 31,000 tree-shaped candle holders. The candle holders contain small glass pots that can overheat and shatter, presenting a fire hazard. Godinger has received two reports of the glass pots cracking while in use and releasing the burning wick and melting wax. The two reports involved fire damage to a table surface and to carpets. No injuries have been reported. The circular, tree-shaped candle holders, measuring 14.5 inches high and 7.5 inches wide at the base, are made of silver-plated wire. The candle holders were packaged with four green and five red, small glass pots and with nine tea-light candles. The candle holders have style number 1731 on their packaging. Major retail department and gift stores sold the candle holders nationwide from October 1996 through December 1996 for about $25. Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Godinger at (800) 544-2209 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Christmas Lights Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 1997 Release # 98-041 Company Phone Number: (787) 768-8020 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Importers, Retailers Announce Recall of Christmas Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), four importers and two retailers are recalling over 332,700 Christmas light sets. The light sets have flammable plastic parts, bulb sockets that can fall apart, no fuse protection, exposed bare wires and undersized wires, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC has received one report of a light set's bulb socket falling apart and exposing bare wires. No injuries have been reported. The following tables list the importers and the retailers participating in this recall. There are no identifying markings on the light sets and the lights could be multicolored or clear. Importer/Retailer Description of Packaging Description of Lights Dates Sold Where Sold Rona Distributors Puerto Rico (787) 768-8020 Importer Green, white and red box with snowflakes and Santa sleds Green, white and red box with snowflakes and Santa sleds Green, white and red box with snowflakes and Santa sleds 100 lights per string 5 way flashing lights 150 lights per string 3 way flashing lights 200 lights per string 10 way flashing lights 1996 1996 1996 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Star Brothers Puerto Rico (787) 781-3898 Importer Green box with "Three Kings," ornaments and musical notes Green box with "Three Kings," ornaments and musical notes 150 lights per string steady burning lights 200 lights per string steady burning lights October 1997 October 1997 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico La Reina Puerto Rico (787) 743-4445 Retailer Red box with "Liberty" bells and ornaments or red box with Christmas tree Red box with "Liberty" bells 100 lights per string 5 way flashing lights 140 lights per string 8 function controller: "combination, in waves, sequential, slo-glo, chasing/ flash, slow fade, twinkle/flash, steady on" 1995 to 1997 1995 to 1997 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Island Recreation Long Island, NY (800) 773-6353 (in NY only) Retailer White box with Christmas tree and elves 100 lights per string steady burning or flashing 1996 to 1997 NY Advance International/ Holiday Industries Bronx, NY (718) 892-3460 Importer Red box with yellow bow Red box with yellow bow Blue box 100 lights per string 2 way flashing lights 100 lights per string 5 way flashing lights 140 chasing lights 1994 1995 to 1996 1996 MA, NC, NY, TX MA, NC, NY, TX MA, NC, NY, TX STK International Vernon, CA (800) 536-7855 Importer Red box with Christmas tree 100 miniature lights per string steady burning or flashing lights July 1996 through April 1997 CA, FL, NY, OH, PA, TX Discount and dollar-type stores sold the light sets for about $1 to $8. Consumers should stop using the recalled Christmas light sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For assistance in identifying these recalled light sets, consumers should call the companies listed in this release.
Curtain-Style Holiday Lights Recall NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 10, 1997 Release # 98-038 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Retailers Announce Recall of Curtain-Style Holiday Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), retailers nationwide are recalling more than 1.5 million sets of curtain-style, indoor/outdoor holiday lights. The electrical wiring can pull out from the splices of these decorative light sets, exposing live wires and presenting an electrocution hazard. CPSC is not aware of any injuries involving these lights. This recall is being issued to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled curtain-style strings of lights are different from other decorative holiday lights because they use a horizontal electrical wire and have vertical strings of four to seven lights that hang down to give an icicle effect when hung on a roof's edge or a tree. These lights have a "splicing connector" located at the point where the string of lights hang down from the horizontal electrical wire. The splicing connector can pull apart or break exposing a metal wire, causing the electrical shock. To see if you have these indoor/outdoor lights, check for the names "Curtain," "Icicle" and "Wonder Lights." These miniature lights come in strings of clear bulbs and multicolored bulbs, and have either white or green wires. They were sold in strings of 100 or 150 lights in boxes containing one string, and sets of three or more strings. According to Underwriters Laboratories (UL), unauthorized holographic UL labels, located on each string near the plug, with the following numbers identify the lights being recalled: E115759 E126258 E127357 E127522 E48723 E64444 E65770 E97593 Curtain-style lights without splice connectors are not involved in this recall. The lights are packaged in cardboard display boxes, some with a cellophane window to view the product, and are labeled in part, "Made in China." Many of the boxes feature a decorated home at night with the holiday lights on. Retail stores, including BJ's Wholesale, Builders Square, CVS Pharmacy, Caldor, Frank's Nursery & Crafts, Hechinger, Hobby Lobby, Home Quarters, M J Designs, Montgomery Ward, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Sam's Club, Shopko, Venture, Walgreens and Wal-Mart sold the lights nationwide from September 1995 to November 1997 for between $6 and $19, depending on the size of the sets purchased. Consumers should stop using these light sets immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers with questions about this recall should call or visit the local retail store where they purchased the lights, or contact CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772. More safety information for trees, lights, decorations, and fireplaces is available from our holiday safety press release.
J Mason Infant Carriers Recalled by MTS Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 1997 Release # 98-037 Company Phone Number: (800) 242-1922 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, MTS Products Inc. Announce Recall of Infant Carriers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTS Products Inc. of Santa Clarita, Calif., is recalling over 18,200 J. Mason infant carriers. The carrier's handle can break causing the carrier to fall. Infants can be injured from the fall. CPSC and MTS have received seven reports of handles breaking, resulting in infants sustaining bruises, scratches and cuts. The white plastic infant carrier comes with a fabric seat pad and matching removable sun shade canopy. The fabric comes in the following designs: 1) multicolored fabric (pink, blue, white and green) with a geometric pattern 2) light blue fabric with white squiggly lines, or 3) light blue fabric with pink and purple patterns. "J. MASON" is imprinted on the handle, which can be used to convert the carrier to a rocking or feeding position. "MADE IN U.S.A." is imprinted on the bottom of the carrier and there is a red sticker on the bottom of the carrier that reads, "Warning Do Not Use As A Car Seat." The products are packaged in cardboard boxes with the following UPC codes: 0-26669-08249-2, 0-26669-08252-2 or 0-26669-08253-9. Kmart, Rose and State Enterprises stores nationwide sold the infant carriers from April 1996 through August 1997 for about $20. Consumers should stop using these infant carriers immediately and call MTS at (800) 242-1922 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement infant carrier.
Reverse Fleece Women's Jackets Recalled by Guess? NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 1997 Release # 98-036 Company Phone Number: (800) 347-1466 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Guess? Inc. Announce Recall of Reverse Fleece Women's Jackets WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC), Guess? Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., is recalling about 2,300 Guess Jeans Women's Jackets. The reverse fleece jackets failed the federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability. These jackets could ignite easily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper. CPSC and Guess? Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these jackets. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Only the "Heather Charcoal" color of this jacket's fabric is involved in the recall. The fabric is a cotton-polyester blend material with a raised fiber surface. Its fleecy texture closely resembles that of an inside-out sweatshirt. This fabric is often called Sherpa. The jackets are labeled in part, "Guess jeans," "COLOR: HTCL," "CUT 03500", "An American Tradition," "MADE IN USA," and "STYLE 57 809T18." The jacket is button front, long-sleeved, with two welt pockets and yoke. Guess? Inc., and other clothing stores nationwide sold the jackets from August 1997 through October 1997 for about $88. Consumers should immediately stop wearing these jackets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, call Guess? Inc. at (800) 347-1466 between 7:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or write to the company at 1444 South Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90021. CPSC learned of the problem through the agency's ongoing garment flammability testing.
Gables Patio Rocking Chairs Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 26, 1997, Revised May 6, 2005 Release # 98-033 Company Phone Number: (866) 562-7848 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 Note: Phone number changes. CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall to Repair Patio Rocking Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is announcing a recall to inspect and repair about 148,000 wrought-iron patio rocking chairs sold under the brand name "Gables." If assembled improperly, the rocking chairs can collapse, causing its occupant to fall. Kmart is aware of 84 reports of the rocking chairs collapsing, resulting in 80 injuries. One injury involved a cut to the head requiring three stitches. The remaining injuries included several reports of back pain and numerous reports of bruises. All but one of the incidents occurred when consumers sat on a display model of the chair in a Kmart store. The "Gables" wrought-iron rocking chairs have a green textured finish, and are sold as part of a five-piece patio set that includes a 54-inch oval table and four high-back chairs with spring-rocker function. The Kmart item number is 21-34-59 and the UPC code for the patio set is 018866001024. These numbers can be located on hang tags found on the set when sold and customer receipts. Kmart stores nationwide sold these rocking chairs from September 1996 through August 1997. The five- piece set sold for about $250. Consumers should check the positions of the rocking chairs' four bolts, located under the seats, to determine if their chairs have been assembled properly: The bolts located toward the back of the chair should fit all the way in the drilled hole. The bolt located toward the front part of the chair, closest to the rocker coil, should stick out about 1/16 inch. Be certain to check that all four bolts on the chair are tight. If consumers are not satisfied after inspecting their chairs, they can return the entire five-piece set to their nearest Kmart location for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Kmart at (866) 562-7848 anytime.
Pasta Machine Lids Recalled by Creative Technologies NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 25, 1997, Last Revised April 23, 2007 Release # 98-032 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Contact Information No Longer Available CPSC, Creative Technologies Corp. Announce Recall to Replace Lids on Pasta Machines WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Creative Technologies Corp. of Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 50,000 pasta machines to replace some of their lids. When the safety cutoff switch on the lid does not activate, consumers' fingers can be severely injured if their hand is placed into the mixing bowl. CPSC and Creative Technologies are aware of 11 incidents of the machine unexpectedly turning on, resulting in nine injuries including cut, crushed and severed fingers. The lid replacement program involves the Takka Pasta and Dough machine (model X1000), and the Pasta Express machines (models X2000, X3000 and X4000). Only pasta machines that have serial numbers up to 78209 are subject to this replacement program. The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the machine. "Pasta Express TM by CTC" or "Takka Pasta and Dough by CTC" is on the front of the machine. The pasta machines are beige or white. Some machines have chrome-plated front panels. Through this voluntary recall, Creative Technologies will provide consumers with a replacement lid. The machines are sold in cardboard boxes identifying the model of the machine. A photograph of the machine is on the front of the box. Department stores, mail order catalogs and warehouse clubs nationwide sold the pasta machines from 1989 through 1992 for between $90 and $200. Consumers should stop using the pasta machines immediately. The company will help consumers determine whether their pasta machine is subject to this replacement program and, if necessary, will provide a free replacement lid.
Garden Tractors Recalled by MTD Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 1997 Release # 98-029 Company Phone Number: (888) 848-6038 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, MTD Products Announce Recall of Garden Tractors WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), MTD Products Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio, is recalling about 34,000 garden tractors. The nut securing each rear wheel assembly to the axle can loosen and fall off, causing a consumer to lose control of the tractor and be injured if the wheel falls off. MTD Products Inc. has received eight reports of nuts loosening and in seven cases, wheels falling off. Minor injuries, such as bruising, have been reported when consumers lost control of the tractors and fell. The garden tractors involved in the recall are 1997 models, having 46-inch or 50-inch mowing decks and 12 or 14 speed gear-drive transmissions. The garden tractors can be identified by the 11-digit model number located under the seat. Model numbers beginning with "14A" or "14B" and whose 5th and 6th digits are "82" or "84" are included in this recall. For example, model number 14AW844H401 is included in this recall. These tractors were sold under MTD "Yard Machines" and "Yard-Man" brands as well as several private labels. Mass merchandise, wholesale, discount department and builder's supply stores nationwide sold the tractors from January 1997 through June 1997 for about $2,000. Consumers should check the model numbers on their garden tractors and call MTD to verify whether or not their tractor is involved in this recall. If involved, consumers should stop using these tractors immediately. Consumers will be directed to a local MTD Authorized Service Dealer to arrange for the repair at no charge. To verify model numbers involved and obtain the name of the nearest MTD Authorized Service Dealer, consumers should call MTD toll-free at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. Garden tractors that have a green "X" next to the model number already have been repaired and are not involved in this recall.
Zippered Vest Recalled by Kid's Patrol NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 1997 Release # 98-027 Company Phone Number: (800) 562-5373 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Kid's Patrol Announce Recall of Zippered Vest WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kid's Patrol of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 12,000 Athletic Team zippered vests sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores. The zipper "pulls" can slide off the top of the vest and become a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and Kid's Patrol are not aware of any injuries involving these vests. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Athletic Team vests are blue with red and white trim, and were sold as part of a three-piece set that included a sweatshirt and sweatpants. There is a logo on the chest of the vest that shows a football and the words, "ATHLETIC TEAM." The vests are a cotton/polyester blend, made in Thailand, and produced in 12-month, 18-month and 24-month sizes. Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the vests from June 1997 through October 1997. The three-piece set sold for about $11. Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest or three-piece set to any Wal-Mart store for a refund or store credit. For more information on this recall, consumers should contact Kid's Patrol toll free at (800) 562-5373 beteween 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Snowmobiles Recalled by Polaris NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 1997 Release # 98-026 Company Phone Number: (800) POLARIS CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Polaris Announce Recall of Snowmobiles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc. of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 20,670 snowmobiles to replace their steering pitman arms, which are part of the steering mechanism. The snowmobile's steering pitman arm can crack in the weld area, and consumers can lose control of the snowmobile and crash. Polaris has received 21 reports of steering pitman arms cracking and in some instances, consumers have lost control of the snowmobiles. No injuries have been reported. The following snowmobiles are involved in this recall: Model Year and Name Model Number 1997 440 XC 0971760 1997 XCF 0971643 1997 600 XC 0971776 and E971776 1997 600 XCR 0975677 and E975677 1997 600 XCR SE H975677 1997 700 SKS 097566 and E970566 1997 700 RMK 0970966 1997 Ultra SP 0970678 1997 Ultra SPX 0975678 and E975678 1997 Ultra SPX SE H975678 1998 600 RMK 0970958 1998 XLT SP 0985776 1998 600 XCR 0975677 1998 700 RMK 0970966 1998 700 XCR 0975678 Polaris previously has sent direct mail notification of this recall to dealers and registered owners. The model number is on the identification plate on the right side of the snowmobile's tunnel, close to where the operator's ankle would be if seated on the snowmobile. Polaris dealers nationwide sold the snowmobiles from March 1996 through October 1997 for between $6,200 and $7,700, depending on the model. Consumers should stop using these snowmobiles immediately and contact their Polaris dealer to have the steering pitman arm replaced for free. For the location of the nearest Polaris dealer, consumers should call (800) POLARIS between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Diamondback Mountain Bikes Recalled by Sachs Bicycle NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued November 12, 1997, Revised May 13, 2003 Release # 98-025 Company Phone Number: (800) 346-2928 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Firm and telephone number changes. CPSC, Sachs Bicycle Components Announce Recall of Bicycles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sachs Bicycle Components of Anaheim, Calif., recalled about 16,500 Diamondback mountain bikes to replace their chains. The chain can break, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and be injured. CPSC, Sachs Bicycle Components and Diamondback have received about 75 reports of chains breaking, resulting in 4 injuries, including a broken arm, cuts and bruises. Only 1998 model Diamondback bicycles with the following model names could be equipped with these chains: Sherwood, Lakeside, Interval, Expert, Voyager I, Voyager II, Sorrento, Sorrento SE and Wildwood DX. If consumers own one of these bicycles, purchased between July 1, 1997, and November 8, 1997, they should have the chain checked. Diamondback Authorized Dealers nationwide sold these bicycles from July 1997 to November 1997 for about $300 to $600. Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and call SRAM Corp., which purchased Sachs Bicycle Components, at (800) 346-2928. SRAM Corp. will honor the recall and replace any defective chains.
Wooden Clown Toys Recalled by BRIO NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 1997 Release # 98-024 Company Phone Number: (888) 274-6869 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, BRIO Announce Recall of Wooden Clown Toys to Replace Hats WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BRIO Corp. of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is voluntarily replacing the hats on about 79,000 wooden clown toys. The hats present a potential choking hazard to young children. BRIO has received one report of a 22-month-old child in Germany reportedly choking to death on the clown's hat. No other injuries or complaints have been reported. The clown is a 9-inch high wooden stacking toy consisting of 12 brightly colored pieces, including the base. When all of the pieces are stacked in order, the toy resembles the figure of a clown with a yellow cone-shaped hat. The words, "BRIO...MADE IN SWEDEN" are stamped on the bottom of the toy's base. The toy is packaged in a red, white and yellow cardboard box. Pictures of the toy, model number 30130 and the words "BRIO...CLOWN" appear on the box. Specialty stores and mail order catalogs nationwide sold the toy from 1977 through September 1997, most recently for about $19. BRIO clown toys currently being sold have the redesigned hat and are in boxes labeled, "CONTAINS NEW HAT DESIGN." Consumers should take the clown's hat away from children immediately and send the hat to BRIO Corp., N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022. BRIO will send consumers a redesigned replacement hat and postage reimbursement. Consumers with questions should call BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday.
Clock Tambourine Toys Recalled by STK International NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 1997 Release # 98-023 Company Phone Number: (800) 536-7855 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, STK International Announce Recall of Clock Tambourine Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), STK International Inc. of Vernon, Calif., is recalling over 20,400 Clock Tambourine toys. Small pieces could break off the toys, presenting potential choking and aspiration hazards to young children. CPSC and STK International Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The toy is in the shape of a footed clock face with a handle. The numbers and hands on the clock are multicolored. A blue sticker in the center of the clock displays the sun, moon, clouds, musical notes and stars. The toy contains metal noisemakers, which are visible through slots in the back. The clock face is 5.75 inches in diameter while the toy is 7.75 inches high and 1 inch thick. The toy (model no. TC-186) is made in China. The model number is not on the toy or the packaging. Discount and dollar-type stores nationwide sold the toys from June 1995 through June 1997 for about $1. Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toys to STK International Inc., 2602 E. 37th St., Vernon, CA 90058 for a refund and postage reimbursement. For more information about this recall, consumers should call STK International Inc. at (800) 536-7855 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. CPSC learned of the problem through testing samples as part of a joint CPSC/U.S.Customs Service import surveillance program.
Garden Chairs Recalled by Kmart NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 1997 Release # 98-022 Company Phone Number: (800) 63KMART CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Kmart Announce Recall of Garden Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Kmart Corp. of Troy, Mich., is recalling about 205,000 Sling Garden Chairs. The chairs can unexpectedly collapse and injure consumers. Kmart has received 10 reports of these chairs collapsing. Six reports involve finger tip amputations and crushed fingers when consumers' fingers were caught in the folding arm of the chairs as they collapsed. Two reports involve reports of back pain when consumers fell to the floor. The chairs consist of a white metal frame with a seat made of a striped vinyl fabric. The striped seat is available in the following colors: royal blue/white, navy blue/white, orange/lime, lime/orange and hunter green/white. The arm rests of these chairs are colored to match the seats. The chairs measure about 34 inches high and 22 inches wide. A white label on the back of the chairs reads, "MADE IN CHINA." The chairs had a cardboard hang tag labeled, "SLING GARDEN CHAIR...KMART" Kmart stores nationwide sold these chairs from February 1997 through September 1997 for about $13. Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and return them to the nearest Kmart store for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Kmart at (800) 63KMART or access Kmart's web site at www.kmart.com.
Halloween Hand Candles Recalled by Magic Creations NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 1997 Release # 98-021 Company Phone Number: (412) 672-2300 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Magic Creations Announce Recall of Halloween Hand Candles WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Magic Creations of McKeesport, Pa., is recalling about 30,300 hand-shaped, three wick Bleeding Hand candles. The Halloween hand-shaped wax candle generates high flames that could present a fire hazard. Magic Creations has received one report of excess flames resulting in second degree burns to the consumer's hands as the candle was moved. The Bleeding Hand wax candle is hand shaped with five fingers, three of which have individual wicks. The candle flames could reach 7 inches high as the candle melts down to the palm with the wicks of the three fingers burning together. The Bleeding Hand candle is skin-toned with a red colored base at the bottom of the hand's palm. The candle was packaged in plastic, with attached labels reading in part, "BLEEDING HAND CANDLE...DRIPS RED BLOOD." Specialty gift stores and small chain discount stores sold the candles nationwide from August 1997 through October 1997 for about $1. Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Magic Creations collect at (412) 672-2300. ###
Halloween Bounce Balls Recalled by Novi Kid NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 1997 Release # 98-018 Company Phone Number: (619) 282-6692 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Novi Kids Announce Recall of Halloween Bounce Balls WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Novi Kids Inc. of San Diego, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 packages of Halloween Bounce Balls sold exclusively at Target stores. The balls present a serious choking hazard to young children, which can result in death. A sticker on the package suggests the balls are "GREAT for FAVORS and TRICK or TREATS!" If used as Halloween treats, the balls could be given to children under 3 years old. Small balls marketed to young children are banned by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. CPSC and Novi Kids Inc. are not aware of any deaths or injuries involving this toy. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The Bounce Balls are collections of eight multicolored rubber balls that measure 1 inch in diameter. They are packaged in a clear plastic tray with a cardboard backing. The package backing also is multicolored, and contains various Halloween images, including jack-o'-lanterns and ghosts. Target stores nationwide sold the packages of balls beginning October 4, 1997, for about $2. Consumers should take these balls away from young children immediately, and return them to the Target store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Novi Kids Inc. collect at (619) 282-6692 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or write to the company at 10222 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, CA 92108.