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All product recalls affecting New York.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with New York in the distribution area.
November 9, 1995 Release # 96-014 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC and seven importers announced today the voluntary recall of approximately 28,000 electric hand-held hair dryers that do not contain an immersion protection plug, which can prevent electrocution if the dryers are dropped in water.Each year, between 15 and 20 people are electrocuted by hand-held hair dryers. Most of these deaths occurred when a hair dryer was immersed in water while the victim was bathing. About half of the electrocutions involved children under ten years old.The current voluntary industry standard requires hand-held hair dryers to provide full immersion protection when in either the "on" or "off" position. The recalled dryers do not have this protection.The following importers of electric hand-held hair dryers are participating in this voluntary recall: IMPORTER QUANTITIES/DATES SOLD Dubl Duck/Jet Set, Inc.Valley Cottage, NYBlack Jet Model 1700(914) 268-4245 2759 units distributedfrom 7/94 to 7/95 PandK Trading, Inc.Long Island City, NYNational Model EH-788(718) 784-0730/TD 5420 units distributedfrom 1990 to 12/94 Mercantile Wholesale, Inc.New York, NYTurbo Model 1000(212) 695-4114 276 units distributedfrom 8/94 to 6/95 JandD Beauty Products, Inc.Hauppauge, NY#1707 Micro Pro 1200#1708 Mini Pro 1500#1709 Pik Pro 1600(800) 523-2889 4650 units distributedfrom 8/1/94 to 2/95 Chandur HassoNew York, NYPro 1600 model(212) 268-6265 6000 units distributedfrom 4/94 to 2/95 PanwiraNew York, NYHD-200 and HD-2000 models(212) 889-3150 7536 units distributedfrom 9/94 to 9/95 AAA ElectronicsNew York, NYModel HD-868(212) 643-6686 600 units distributedfrom 10/94 to 9/95 These electric hand-held hair dryers were sold at various retail stores and beauty supply outlets. Consumers who own the brands of hair dryers listed above should call the company to receive a replacement dryer or to arrange a repair
November 9, 1995 Release # 96-013 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, GrandeTel Technologies, Inc. of Richmond, B.C. Canada, (formerly known as MTC Electronic Technologies Co., Ltd.) is announcing a program to repair 45,000 television sets bearing the name "MTC." A resistor on the TV's main component board may overheat, resulting in a potential fire hazard.GrandeTel Technologies is aware of one recent incident in the United States in which the resistor overheated and created a fire. CPSC and GrandeTel Technologies are not aware of any injuries involving these television sets.The 13-inch color televisions have the brand name "MTC" on the lower left front cabinet. They were sold nationwide for up to $150 at small retailers and large merchandisers since November 1992. The repair recall program involves televisions with the following model and serial numbers located on the rear cabinet: MTV1428R (serial number beginning with "92"), MTV1428RF (serial number beginning with "93"), MTV1429RF (serial number beginning with "93"), MTV1428CC (serial number beginning with "93" and serial number 9403 212 00001 - 9410 212 20160), and MTV1429CC (serial number beginning with "93" and serial number 9405 113 00001 - 9408 213 01680).Consumers who own the recalled television sets should immediately stop using them and call GrandeTel Technologies' service center, Service Concept International (SCI), at (714) 836-4981 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. SCI will help consumers determine whether their television set is part of this recall and will arrange to repair the unit at no cost to the consumer
November 6, 1995 Release # 96-012 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Porter-Cable Corporation of Jackson, Tenn. is announcing a recall to inspect and replace approximately 1,500 power tools. The electrical cord may not have been properly crimped inside the plug, and as a result, users could be shocked by exposed wires on the cordset plug.The Porter-Cable tools identified with the potential problem are as follows: MODEL # DESCRIPTION SERIAL NO. RANGE #9737 Tiger Saw 24049 to 27983 #9444/444 Profile Sander 37515 to 40151 #7499 Cutout Tool 20503 to 20754 #345 Circular Saw 172580 to 173973 #556 Plate Joiner 227431 to 227768 and227819 to 228381 #7549 Jig Saw 127677 to 127750,128263 to 128774, and129310 to 129392 The Porter-Cable tools listed above were sold nationwide during September 1995, through mail order catalogs, home centers, hardware stores, and industrial and construction supply houses. No other Porter-Cable products are involved in this program.Consumers who own one of the Porter-Cable tools with the serial numbers listed above should stop using the tool immediately and call Porter-Cable at (800) 487-8665. A Porter-Cable representative will help consumers determine if their tool is part of this program, and if necessary, will arrange for a free repair or replacement.Porter-Cable has received no reports of personal injury or property damage. The company is initiating this program to prevent the possibility of injury
October 27, 1995 Release # 96-010 Clarification: Please note revised model number "KX-P6500" WASHINGTON, D.C. In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Matsushita Electric Corporation of America of Secaucus, N.J., is announcing a voluntary program to inspect approximately 3,000 Panasonic brand laser printers that may have been incorrectly assembled and, if not properly grounded, may pose an electrical shock hazard. Model KX-P6100 and KX-P6500 laser printers were sold nationwide from April through October 1995 for between $400 and $500. Model numbers appear on the front of the printer to the left of the on/off indicator lights. Owners of Panasonic KX-P6100 or KX-P6500 model printers should call (800) 328-6394 to schedule a free inspection by trained service personnel. If the printer is defective, Panasonic will arrange to have the printer replaced, at no charge to the consumer, with a printer that has been fully examined to meet specifications. Panasonic will also give consumers who have their printers inspected a free toner cartridge.Printers that have passed inspection and do not have this defect have a colored dot on the underside of the printer and on the box in which they are packed. Panasonic, which reported this matter to the CPSC, has not received any reports of complaints or incidents related to this potential defect in the printer. No other Panasonic printer models or other products are involved in this recall. The company has implemented this program as part of its commitment to customer safety and product quality.Media inquiries of Panasonic can be directed to Justin Camerlengo at (201) 392-4437
October 26, 1995 Release # 96-008 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raz Imports Inc. of Fort Worth, Texas, is recalling approximately 3,750 Christmas angel candlestick holders. The acrylic candlestick holder may ignite and burn when exposed to a direct flame.The candlestick holder, measuring 9.5 inches high, is shaped like an angel. The candlestick was sold in two models: model 954265 made of clear acrylic and model 954266 made of frosted acrylic. The Christmas angel candlestick holders also can be identified by the name Raz Imports Inc. printed on a white label on the bottom of the holder, under the angel's skirt. Small retail and specialty stores nationwide sold the candlestick holders from May 1995 to October 1995. Consumers should return the candlestick holders to their retailers for a refund of the purchase price. For more information, consumers should contact Raz Imports at (800) 443-3540.Raz Imports is not aware of any injuries or property damage associated with this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
October 17, 1995 Release # 96-003 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Playskool had announced a voluntary recall to repair program for all of Playskool's 1-2-3 High Chairs. Playskool had learned that plastic joints on some of its 1-2-3 High Chairs had cracked. These cracks may cause the high chair to collapse. Playskool has received ten reports of injuries, including bumps, bruises and one concussion.Approximately 300,000 1-2-3 High Chairs were sold between May 1994 and October 1995. Playskool estimates that consumers had reported cracks in 1.5 percent of the high chairs sold. Cracks in the chair have appeared on the pivot joints at the top of the chair legs. The high chairs were distributed nationally through wholesale and retail outlets for approximately $74.99. At the time, Playskool had asked all wholesale and retail outlets to stop selling the high chairs until a repair kit that will prevent the cracking can be included with each chair.Consumers with a Playskool 1-2-3 High Chair should should stop using the chair immediately and discard or destroy it, as the repair kits with replacement components are no longer available. Playskool is offering consumers $15.00 compensation if they still own this high chair. Consumers should call Playskool's toll free number (800) 752-9755.Consumers can also write to Playskool 1-2-3 Repair Program, 200 Narrangansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket RI 02860-0200. Media inquiries for Playskool should be directed to Wayne Charness, (401) 727-5983
October 17, 1995 Release # 96-009 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Winner Products, Inc. of Santa Ana, Calif., is recalling approximately 3,200 Emergency Lite 3-in-1 automatic night-lights, model number 334N. The unit can break away from the back cover while it is still plugged in, exposing live conductors, which could seriously or fatally shock consumers.The white plastic nightlight measures 5.5 inches high by 3.25 inches wide. The front of the light is an opaque half-cylinder with the words "EMERGENCY LITE 3-IN-1 ... HomeSafe" at the bottom. There is an on/off/auto switch on the side of the light. The light can be plugged into an outlet or used as a hand-held flashlight. The light has a rechargeable battery and automatically turns itself on at dusk and off at dawn.The lights were sold for between $10 and $15 through home supply stores such as Fedco and Home Depot. The lights were sold nationwide from January through May 5, 1995.Winner Products, Inc. is aware of one complaint regarding this night-light. CPSC and Winner Products, Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving this product.Consumers who purchased the Emergency Lite 3-in-1 should stop using it immediately and call (800) 669-0415. Winner Products, Inc., will send consumers packaging with postage pre-paid to ship the product back to the company. Winner Products, Inc., will replace returned lights free of charge
October 17, 1995 Release # 96-005 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Maytag Corporation, of Newton, Iowa., is inspecting and repairing dishwashers with a component that can fail during use. This small electrical component, located in the base of the unit, can malfunction, overheat, and in rare circumstances, cause a fire. Maytag has received 142 reports of component failures, including one confirmed fire that involved minor property damage. Maytag reports that most of the failures have occurred within the first eight months of the dishwasher's installation. The company will focus its inspection efforts on these dishwashers that it believes to be most at risk for component failure. There have been no reports of injuries resulting from the electrical component failures. Maytag Corporation is inspecting and repairing at no charge to consumers certain Maytag brand dishwashers that carry serial numbers ending in one of the following pairs of letters: KF, KH, KK, KM, KQ, KS, KU, KW, KY, KZ, or MB. Maytag will mail notices to consumers whose dishwashers are to be inspected. Maytag manufactured a total of 553,000 dishwashers with the component from March 1994 through January 1995. Maytag dealers and other retailers sold these dishwashers nationwide from April 1994 to October 1995.Consumers should check their dishwasher's serial number to determine if it may be part of the inspection and repair program. The serial number is located in the upper left corner of the dishwasher tub, just below the countertop. Consumers who have one of these dishwashers can call Maytag Customer Service toll-free at (800) 462-9267 to arrange for their dishwasher to be inspected, or they can write the company at Maytag Customer Service, P.O. Box 8021, Cleveland, TN 37320-8021. Maytag recommends that, if consumers choose to continue to use their dishwashers prior to the inspection, they should do so only while at home, attending to the appliance.Maytag media inquiries should be directed to Tom Schwartz, Director Corporate Communications, at (515) 791-6342
October 10, 1995 Release # 96-002 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation of Brookfield, Wis., is recalling approximately 9,300 sander/grinders. A switch on the tools may stick "on" or may "turn on" with minima trigger pressure, which could subject the tool operator to injury.Milwaukee 4-1/2" Mag series sander/grinders with nameplate catalog numbers 6148 or 6151, and packaging catalog numbers 6148-6, 6149-6, and 6151 are included in this recall. The nameplate catalog number is found on the label located on top of the sander/grinder, and the packaging label is found on the side of the box the tool is purchased in. Milwaukee Electric has not received any reports of injury involving the sander/grinders.The sander/grinders were sold from July 1, 1995 to September 30, 1995 for about $120 each through construction and industrial distributors, home centers, and hardware stores nationwide.Consumers who own a recalled sander/grinder should return it for a replacement to the place of purchase, or to Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation at 8950 Hacks Cross Road, Olive Branch, Miss. 38654, or to the nearest Milwaukee Branch Office/Service Center. If it is necessary to ship 4-1/2" Mag Series sander/grinders, Milwaukee recommends that returns be made via United parcel Service (UPS). Milwaukee will reimburse tool owners for shipping expenses. Consumers should not use UPS/C.O.D. returns for shipping charges.For more information, or for the location of the nearest Milwaukee Branch Office/Service Center, consumers should contact Milwaukee Product Service staff at (800) 274-9804 between 8 am and 4:30 pm CDT
CONTACT: Media Relations Originally issued October 5, 1995; Revised January 13, 2003 (301) 504-7908 Release # 96-001 CPSC, Gerry Baby Products Company Issue Warning For Cribs WASHINGTON, D.C.- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gerry Baby Products Company of Denver, Colo., warned consumers that certain models of its Gerry Baby cribs can collapse if not properly assembled.Gerry Baby Products Company has received 11 reports of cribs collapsing when children were placed in cribs with incorrectly assembled side rails. Although no injuries have been reported, if the crib's side rail is put on backwards, the mattress support could collapse. As a result, a child can fall or slip through the space between the mattress support and the bottom rail, resulting in serious injury, strangulation, or death. If the crib is assembled according to manufacturer's instructions, there is no risk of collapse.Gerry Baby Products Company sold 17,043 subject cribs nationwide between May and August 1994. Retail stores and nursery supply stores generally sold the product for about $90. The unassembled cribs were sold in various shades of natural wood and were packaged in a brown cardboard box labeled in part "Gerry Fold-Away Crib... Compact crib that folds in seconds..." When fully assembled, the cribs measure 25.5 inches wide, 39.5 inches long, 26.5 inches deep and 38 inches high. Consumers who own Gerry Baby cribs model series 8200, 8300, and 8500 should check the manufacturer's date code on a label attached to the crib's hinged mattress support. Consumers should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for assistance (Gerry Baby Products is out of business, but the Evenflo Company has now taken over in responding to questions about this warning)
October 4, 1995 Release # 95-176 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, the Reca Division of the Cavagna Group of Italy is announcing the recall of 31,000 Gaslow brand LP Gas Monitor Gauges. Some of these gauges may leak highly flammable propane gas that could ignite or explode.CPSC is aware of 5 incidents of gas leaks catching fire. Two of these fires resulted in burn injuries.The gauges, model number GS-1 and item number 13742, are intended for use on portable liquid propane tanks used for gas grills, recreational vehicles, and boats. The valve acts as both a refill indicator and a leak detector when properly attached to liquid petroleum gas tanks. The L-shaped gauges have a 3.3-inch copper-colored base that can be screwed into gas tanks, and a black dial with a black, green and yellow face. The gauges were sold nationwide through home supply and home improvement stores during July and August 1994 for between $20 and $25. They were packaged in clear plastic with a black label that reads in part, "GASLOW LP GAS MONITOR GAUGE ... with Refill Indicator Built-in Leak Detector ... Model No. GS - 1 Item No. 13742."Warning: Liquid petroleum is highly flammable. Consumers should be certain that the gas valve on their propane tank is turned off before disconnecting the regulator. Consumers who have concerns about disconnecting their regulators should contact Reca.Consumers who own gauges with date codes "03/94" or "04/94" stamped on the square end of the gauge should call Reca at 866-422-8246 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CDT for a free replacement gauge
September 28, 1995 Release # 95-175 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC is announcing a recall program to retrofit approximately 5,000 wooden bunk beds manufactured and distributed by Catalina Furniture Company Inc. of Fullerton, Calif. The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk, which may present an entrapment hazard to young children. The spaces can be large enough for a child's body to pass through, but small enough to entrap the child's head. The program affects Catalina Model No. 3892 bunk beds manufactured prior to January 1, 1995.On May 9, 1995, in cooperation with CPSC, 11 manufacturers announced the recall of over 320,000 wooden bunk beds for similar entrapment hazards. At that time, CPSC also identified the potential entrapment hazard with the Catalina Model 3892 bunk bed. However, Catalina refused to be included in that joint bunk bed recall announcement. From 1990 through 1994, CPSC received reports of 24 children who died after becoming caught in bunk beds that posed an entrapment hazard. Sixteen of the deaths resulted from entrapment between the guardrail and mattress, or guardrail and bedframe. Nineteen of the children were ages two and under, and four were three years of age. Catalina's bunk beds are accompanied by warning labels advising that children under age six should not be placed in the top bunk. CPSC and Catalina continue to urge parents and caregivers not to put children under age 6 on the top bunk.Although CPSC is not aware of any deaths or injuries related to Catalina bunk beds, the Commission is aware of one incident in which a three-year-old child slipped between the guardrail and mattress of a Catalina Model No. 3892 bunk bed and became entrapped by the head. The child was rescued and did not sustain any injuries.The ASTM voluntary standard for bunk beds requires that any spaces between the guardrail of the top bunk and the bed frame, and in the head and foot boards on the top bunk, be less than 3.5 inches. This standard has been set to reduce the possibility that a child's head might become trapped in the spaces between the bunk bed supports. The space between the guardrail of the top bunk and the bedframe of Catalina Model No. 3892 bunk beds manufactured prior to January 1, 1995 is 5.5 inches. Catalina has redesigned its Model No. 3892 bunk beds so that beds manufactured after January 1, 1995 comply with the ASTM standard. Consumers who own a Catalina bunk bed Model No. 3892 should contact theretailer where the bed was purchased or contact Catalina Furniture at (714) 523-7000 for a kit that will reduce the size of the spaces in the Catalina bunk beds
September 28, 1995 Release # 95-174 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC and 10 bunk bed manufacturers and importers announced today the recall of over 41,000 wooden bunk beds. The bunk beds have openings on the top bunk which may present a potential entrapment hazard to young children. The spaces can be large enough for a child's body to pass through, but small enough to entrap the child's head. On May 9, 1995, CPSC and 11 manufacturers announced the recall of more than 320,000 wooden bunk beds with similar entrapment hazards. In response to this action, the manufacturers participating in the recall today have also identified bunk beds with similar entrapment hazards.From 1990 through 1995, CPSC received reports of 26 children who died from becoming caught in bunk beds with similar spaces in the top bunk. Twenty one of those children were ages two and under, and four were three years of age. Neither CPSC nor the manufacturers are aware of any deaths associated with the products listed below.The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) voluntary standard for bunk beds requires that, in addition to having guardrails on both sides of the top bunk, any spaces between the guardrail and bed frame, and in the head and foot boards on the top bunk, be less than 3.5 inches. Bunk beds currently made by the companies listed below now meet the spacing requirement of the voluntary standard. The companies are also placing permanent labels on their bunk beds to warn that children under the age of six be prohibited from the upper bunk. CPSC and the manufacturers continue to urge parents and caregivers not to put children under the age of six on the top bunk.The manufacturers and importers listed below are participating in this recall to improve the safety of these beds and to meet the requirements of the voluntary standard.Consumers should stop using the recalled beds immediately and call the company or contact the retailer for a replacement guardrail, retrofit kit, or instructions to help eliminate the potential entrapment hazard. If this cannot be done (for example, firm is out of business) the product should be destroyed or discarded. If consumers are not sure of the bunk bed manufacturer or have questions about this recall, they should call CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772. Company Model #'s DatesDistributed Locations Artwood FineFurniture Mfg.South El Monte, CA(818) 350-5976 200400446 1992 - 19951989 - 19941992 - 1994 California Brewster Corp.Hamilton, AL(205) 921-9712 30050046-33 Sept. 1989 - Jan. 1995Oct. 1993 - Jan. 1995Nov. 1993 - Jan.1995 DandJ MattressGrants Pass, OROUT OF BUSINESS twin/twintwin/full 1993 - 1995 OregonCrescent City, CA Furniture ImportsPhiladelphia, PA(215) 423-7010Wooden Bunk Bed whenused with metal rails 9671767 1994 - 1995 Irons Country PineFlorence, ALOUT OF BUSINESS 460049004300 1995 NY, PA, RI, CT, KY,MD, MA, IL, WV, DC Lee Anderson FurnitureBuena Park, CAOUT OF BUSINESS 6483264882 Feb. 1992 - 1995 Nationwide Nordwins Corp.Los Angeles, CAOUT OF BUSINESS 862 1986 - 3/95 Southern CA, NY,AZ, CO, OR, WA Pine Cone Rustics Mfg.Madison, MN(320) 598-7774Both models are bookcasestyle, with a half-moondesign cut out of headboard 300280 1986 - 1995 MN, SD, ND,WI, IA,MO,IL, IN, MI, KS Room ImprovementWoodland, CACONTACT RETAILER 2x4 twin/twin2x6 twin/twin2x6 twin/full4x4 Standard4x4 Jungle Gym 1/89 - 6/95 Valley District, StoreNorth Highland, CA The Bunk Bed ShopCedar Creek, TXOUT OF BUSINESS 101101S1995103RS202RS203BC Early 1980's Texa
September 25, 1995 Release # 95-173 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Ryobi Outdoor Products Inc. (ROP) of Chandler, Ariz., is voluntarily recalling for repair 20,000 battery-powered and corded lawn mowers. The mower's starter button may stick in the 'on' position, and as a result, consumers could be injured by the moving mower blade. ROP has received nine reports of finger laceration injuries that occurred when the starter button was stuck in the on position.The walk-behind lawn mowers are gray and have a black data plate, which includes the serial number, on the rear of the mower. This recall includes Ryobi Mulchinator Models BMM2400 and CMM1200 with a ten-digit serial number with the last four digits ranging from 9240 through 9352. The lawnmowers were sold nationwide in home and garden centers and hardware stores from January 1993 through 1994 for $350 to $400 each. Consumers owning the recalled mowers, or those who are unsure if their mower is covered by the recall, should call (800) 345-8746 between 9am-7pm EST Monday through Friday for information on where to take the mower for repair free of charge. Consumers should always follow instructions in the owners manual and remove the ignition key/circuit breaker or extension cord when the mower is not in use. Under no circumstances should hands or feet be placed under or near the mowing deck when the ignition key or extension cord is plugged in
September 22, 1995 Release # 95-171 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, the IBM Personal Computer Company of Somers, N.Y. is announcing a program to repair 56,000 color computer monitors. Some of the monitors may have been incorrectly assembled and, if not properly grounded, may pose a shock hazard.The 17-inch color computer monitors have a 15.4-inch viewable image size. They have been sold directly by IBM, and by authorized IBM resellers for approximately $1000 - $3000 since September 28, 1993. The involved monitors have model numbers 9527-001, 9527-011, 9527-T01, 9527-T21, 9527-005 and 9527-015 located inside the front pull-down panel, or on the information label on the rear of the monitor.IBM, which reported this matter to the CPSC, has not received any reports of electrical shock. Owners of IBM 9527 series color monitors in the United States should call IBM at (800)426-7378 to schedule a no-charge repair. No other IBM monitors or equipment are involved in this action.Media inquiries to IBM can be directed to Keith Lindenburg at 914-697-9711
September 22, 1995 Release # 95-172 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Allibert Inc. of Huntsville, N.C., recalled approximately 5,600 "Canasta" and "Corolia" multi-position resin patio chairs. The seat and back of these chairs may not lock or remain locked in position as intended, which could cause the chair to break or collapse during use.Allibert Inc. was aware of 33 incidents of chairs collapsing in the United States. Although no injuries were reported in the U.S., the company was aware of three injuries that occurred in England. The most severe injury was a broken arm. The multi-position resin chairs were sold individually and as part of a patio furniture set in three colors: white, green and gray granite. Canasta chairs, model number 42216, have mesh seat backs. The backs of Corolia chairs, model number 42166, are composed of nine vertical slats which each measure 1.25 inches wide. The chairs were distributed from October 1994 to September 1995 in retail stores primarily in the northeastern United States and can be identified by the name Allibert Inc., which is labeled on the cross bar of the front legs.The firm is out of business and cannot be contacted. Consumers should destroy or discard the product
September 21, 1995 Release # 95-169 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 16,000 toy bracelets and 3,500 plastic cars, trucks, and locomotive engines. These toys contain small parts that present potential choking hazards to young children.The unlabeled toy bracelets were sold individually from cardboard display containers labeled in part, "Mini Charmy Bracelets *** Made in China." Item #4008 is a 6-inch bracelet with colored plastic fish, bears, ducks, and lady bugs and white and purple beads on an elastic band. Item #BD100 is a 6-inch bracelet with colored plastic sea shells and beads on a white elastic band. The nine assorted plastic cars and trucks include a tow truck, police car, ice cream truck, travel van, power crane truck, fire department car, and two kinds of fire trucks. They were sold in red, yellow, blue, and white with either blue or red wheels. The toys measure approximately 4 inches long, 2.75 inches wide, and 3 inches high. "Golden Bell 9371-79 ***Made in China" is embossed on the bottom of the toys. To activate the toys' wind-up engines, the toy is pulled backwards and released.The yellow plastic locomotive has a red stack, purple front, and red wheels with blue wheel drivers. It has stickers with the word "LOCO" on both sides and back, and "Made in China" on the bottom. The word "Supertoys" is embossed on the bottom. The toy can be wound by rotating the locomotive's stack.The toy bracelets sold nationwide from November 1993 to April 1995 at approximately 200 retail stores for 50 cents each. The vehicles were sold nationwide from May 1993 to April 1995 at toy stores and gift shops for between $3 and $5. The unwrapped toys were sold individually from bulk retail containers.Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153, or write to the company at P.O Box 3620, Culver City, CA 90230-6515.CPSC and Small World Toys are not aware of any injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
September 21, 1995 Release # 95-170 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, is announcing the recall of certain Turner model LP-2440 propane gas radiant heaters. The company is offering a $250 reward for the return of the defective heaters. Carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a defective burner element in the heaters may be responsible for killing 6 people since 1963.Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete combustion. CO poisoning can cause nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, and in extreme cases, death. About 20,000 Turner model LP-2440 propane gas radiant heaters were sold for about $30 to $35 nationwide from 1963 to early 1964. About 3,700 heaters may still be in use. The heaters are often resold in yard sales and second-hand stores.The heaters have a green metal cabinet that is approximately 8 inches wide, 13 inches high, and 3 inches deep with room inside for two 14.1-oz. propane gas cylinders. The model number LP-2440 appears on the front of the heater along with the words, "PORTABLE radiant heater, TURNER CORPORATION".Consumers should stop using the heater. A remedy is no longer available as the location of the firm is unknown
September 19, 1995 Release # 95-168 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, the Square D Company of Palatine, Ill., is recalling approximately 4,200 secondary surge arresters used in circuit breaker panel boards. The surge protection device can degrade over time, which could result in fire. Square D is aware of five incidents in which arresters caught fire. Two of these fires caused property damage.The secondary surge arrester, Cat. No. SDT1175SB, is installed to protect home electrical wiring systems from lightning or power surges. The recalled arresters were designed for use only in Square D Company "Trilliant" brand panel boards, SDT Series 1 Home Power Systems, 100-200 Amperes. The units were installed in circuit breaker panel boards in consumers' homes by electrical contractors. When viewed from a circuit breaker panel board, the gray plastic surge arrestor measures 2 1/2 inches wide by 3/4 inches high. A small green indicator light is visible on the side of the surge breaker. A label adjacent to the area states: "SURGEBREAKER. Light On (with unit properly installed) - unit is working. Light Off or Flashing - replace unit."Consumers who own the suspect surgebreakers should immediately call: (877) 202-9046 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. A local Square D representative will assist consumers in arranging for replacement of the affected surgebreakers, at no additional cost. Square D offers two other lines of Secondary Surge Arresters that are not subject to this recall
September 18, 1995 Release # 95-169 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, The Excelex Corporation of Dallas, Tex., is recalling 3,608 mislabeled bottles of a product labeled as "Better Valu Clear Ammonia." The product is a misbranded hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The recalled bottles actually contain bleach. If the bleach is accidentally mixed with ammonia or acid, irritating or toxic gases could be produced.The product is packaged in 64-fluid oz. containers made of white, opaque plastic, labeled in part, "Better Valu***Clear Ammonia***64 FL. OZ 2QTS.) *** 79801 98767 *** E15295 *** PACKED FOR FEDERATED FOODS, INC. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005-1096 ***." The bleach sold for about $1 between June 1 and August 23, 1995 at Brookshires retail grocery stores and independent retail outlets serviced by Brookshires Brothers, Fleming El Paso and Hale Halsell in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Only bottles labeled as "Ammonia" with the 10 digit bar code "79801 98767" and 10 digit batch code beginning with "E15295****" are affected by this recall.Consumers should stop using the product in these containers immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers should call The Excelex Corporation toll free at (800) 852-4108 for more information.Excelex and CPSC are aware of one incident in which a consumer mixed the contents of one of the mislabeled bottles with ammonia, producing a harmful gas. Excelex initiated this recall at CPSC's request