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All product recalls affecting Puerto Rico.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Puerto Rico in the distribution area.
July 28, 1995 Release # 95-151 WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, Four Seasons General Merchandise, of Vernon, Calif., is recalling 4,800 Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail pull toys, 1,800 Water Timers (2 models), and 864 Paper Weights. The Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail breaks into small parts that could choke children. The Magic Diamond Paper Weight and Liquid Timers contain ethylene glycol and petroleum distillates, which are considered combustible and hazardous to children if ingested.The Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail is a set of three wooden pull toys, one of which measures 3.75 inches long, the second of which measures 3.25 inches long, and the third of which measures 2.5 inches long. Each of the snails has a straight wood base and round, peg-like wooden wheels. The two larger snails have wooden heads and red antennae. The smallest snail has a red head and wooden antennae. The toys are packaged with 9 red, green, blue and natural wooden disks which range in size from 1.25 to 2.5 inches in diameter. The disks can be stacked on a peg on the snails' backs to form a shell. The snails can be pulled by a 13-inch pull cord. The toy was packaged in a cardboard box labeled in part, "Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail 3 Wagons Made in China."The Pull-A-Long Wooden Snail, Model #3092, was sold at flea markets and discount stores in California and Illinois from May 1994 through Januray 1995 for about $1 each.The Water Timers were sold in two models. The Trio Water Timer, model #3491, has 3 separate plastic tubes, each measuring 5 inches tall and 1.5 inches in diameter, which are divided into two compartments by clear plastic shelves. The base and top of the timer are pink and yellow plastic. When the timer is turned upside down, liquid flows between the two compartments through a spout in the center divider. The center tube contains a pink honey-like substance, and the outer tubes contain either a green or blue liquid. Some of the Trio Timers come with figures of a basketball, soccer ball, baseball, and football attached to spinning wheels inside the tubes. These timers come in a cardboard box with a see-through cellophane window on both sides labelled in part, "TRIO TIMER, Item No. WT-6, 1991 MADE IN TAIWAN."Water Timer, model #3494, has two separate rectangular cells that each measure 4.75 inches tall and 1.5 inches wide and contain either red or blue liquid. A clear plastic spout divides each cell into two compartments. Each compartment contains a yellow plastic wheel with a black and white spiral design on the outside. When the timer is turned upside down, the colored liquids fall through the spout and spin the wheels. The timers come in a blue and white polka-dot cardboard box with double windows on one side. The box has blue letters that read "WATER TIMER, MADE IN TAIWAN." The Water Timers were sold in discount and retail stores in Arizona, California, Texas, and Puerto Rico, between July 1994 and April 1995 for $4.99 each.The Magic Diamond paper weight is made of clear plastic and measures 3.5 inches in diameter. The paper weight is filled with clear liquid petroleum distillates and several pieces of iridescent paper. The paper weights were made in Taiwan and packaged in a black cardboard box with a front window which was labeled in part, "MAGIC DIAMOND" ITEM NO. MD-1, 1991, WORLDWIDELY PAT."The Magic Diamond paper weights were sold in discount and retail stores in California, Arizona, and Colorado between Jan. 4 and Jan. 18, 1995 for $.99 each.Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers can also mail the toys to Four Seasons General Merchandise, 2801 E. Vernon Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058. The company will send consumers a full refund including postage. Consumers who have questions about this recall can call Bruce Gabbai with Four Seasons General Merchandise at (323) 582-4444 from 9:00 a.m.to 4 p.m. PST.CPSC became aware of the hazardous toys through routine surveillance and a consumer complaint. CPSC and Four Seasons General Merchandise are not aware of any injuries involving the pull toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Link to CPSC's provisionally accepted settlement agreement with Four Seasons General Merchandise
July 25, 1995 Release # 95-149 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, TEFAL Corporation of Pine Brook, N.J., is voluntarily recalling 6,775 Model 8781 Hi-Speed Toasters. The toaster's heating unit may not turn off, presenting a potential fire hazard.TEFAL received 11 reports of the toaster overheating. In some instances, food items caught fire; and in one instance, a fire from the toaster caused damage to a kitchen. The white plastic toasters measure approximately 14 inches long, 6 inches high, and 4.5 inches wide. The words "TEFAL Hi-speed Thick 'n' Thin" appear on the side of the toaster. A dial with six control settings is located in the bottom right hand corner of the front of the toaster.Various retailers sold the toasters nationwide from June 1994 to December 1994 for $29.99.Consumers who own a toaster manufactured by TEFAL should disconnect it and check the model number located on a metal plate on the bottom of the toaster. Consumers who have a Model 8781 toaster should contact TEFAL at (800) 395-8325 to arrange for a replacement or refund. CPSC and TEFAL are not aware of injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
July 25, 1995 Release # 95-150 Washington, D.C.- CPSC, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and Transport Canada, Marshall Gas Controls, a division of S.H Leggitt Company of San Marcos, Texas, recalled about 25,000 Marshall model 250 Automatic Changeover LP gas regulators. Some of these regulators may leak propane gas, which is highly flammable and could ignite.The model 250 is an automatic changeover regulator used to regulate liquid petroleum gas pressure in conjuction with two LP-gas cylinders in certain residential, marine and recreational vehicle applications (i.e., travel trailers, campers and fifth-wheel units). Marshall manufactured the regulators from January 1994 to July 1994 and distributed them through recreational vehicle manufacturers, parts distributors, and retail liquid petroleum gas suppliers.Warning: Liquid petroleum is highly flammable. Consumers should not attempt to disconnect the regulator.Consumers who own regulators with date codes "4 94" through "30 94" in two small, raised circles on the back of the unit should discard or destroy the product. The firm is no longer in business and a remedy is no longer available
July 18, 1995 Release # 95-146 Applies only to units sold before July 18, 1995 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Bemis Manufacturing Co. of Sheboygan Falls, Wisc., is announcing a recall to upgrade the safety of approximately 400,000 Waterwick whole house humidifiers. Two electrical switches on the humidifier can overheat and possibly catch fire if cleaning, descaling, and disinfecting solutions are misapplied directly onto the unit's electrical controls.Consumers should stop using the humidifiers and call Essick Air Products (which bought Bemis Mfg.) at 800-547-3888 between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm CT, Monday through Friday. Essick will arrange for a free pickup and repair of the humidifiers. To promote consumer participation in this safety upgrade program, a free two-stage Air-Care air filter with each upgraded unit will be included. In addition, the upgraded unit will have its warranty extended for 12 months.This recall program involves only Waterwick whole house (10-12 gallon per day capacity) humidifiers, which have been sold nationwide and in Canada since 1990 at hardware and home supply stores. The humidifiers come in a variety of colors and styles. The control panel in the upper right hand corner of the grill has two control knobs and is labelled in part, "BEMIS WATERWICK." Two 2.6-gallon or greater capacity white water bottles fit inside the humidifier's cabinet. Recalled humidifiers can be identified by the following model numbers located on the large white Underwriters Laboratories (UL) sticker on the back side of the humidifier:4261 4262 4273 4362 4363 6974 4363CN4371 4963 4971 4973 6964 6964CN 4261CNBemis voluntarily brought this hazard to CPSC's attention and developed a corrective action plan. Bemis is aware of five reports of humidifiers overheating; however, the company and CPSC are not aware of any injuries. In 2004, Bemis Manufacturing Co. sold its humidifier business to Essick Air Products. Essick will continue to honor the terms of the recall. Consumers can contact Essick at 1-800-547-3888 between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm CT, Monday through Friday
July 12, 1995 Release # 95-143 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, IKEA, headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pa., is recalling about 1,700 BONDE TV Cabinets, model numbers 27371276, 17371205, and 57371208. The television shelf may collapse under the weight of a large 31-inch to 35-inch television. Consumers sitting immediately in front of the television could be seriously or fatally injured by a television falling from a collapsed shelf.IKEA received five reports of the television shelf collapsing CPSC and IKEA are not aware of any injuries involving this product.The Bonde TV Cabinet was sold only at IKEA stores nationwide from July 1993 through November 1994 for about $360. It was sold unassembled in a brown cardboard box labelled with the name and model number. The cabinet, which was sold in three colors: redbrown, ash, and beech, measures 57 inches high, 42 inches wide, and 21 inches deep.Consumers who purchased a Bonde TV Cabinet from IKEA between July 1993 and the end of November 1994 should call (800) 455-8800 for an information package detailing options. IKEA is offering consumers a full refund, replacement, in-home repair, or exchange
July 7, 1995 Release # 95-142 WASHINGTON, D.C.- As part of its ongoing investigation of zippered bean bag chairs that may present a suffocation hazard, CPSC and five additional bean bag chair manufacturers announced today the voluntary recall of approximately 142,000 more zippered bean bag chairs.CPSC's ongoing investigation has included recalls and repair programs implemented by ten other bean bag chair manufacturers. Previous recalls have affected over 12 million bean bag chairs.CPSC is aware of 5 deaths from suffocation and at least 27 cases where children recovered from their injuries involving zippered bean bag chairs. The children who died unzipped the bean bag chairs, crawled inside, inhaled and ingested the small pellets of foam filling. In other cases children choked while playing with pellets from unzipped bean bag chairs which clogged their mouths and noses. None of these deaths and incidents involve bean bag chairs manufactured by the firms listed below.The following bean bag chair manufacturers are participating in this voluntary recall: Manufacturer Dates sold B.A.T.Irving, TX(214) 986-4413LIC No. TX 004408 on chair label 1991 thru January 1995 Golden Needle Co.Ft. Worth, TX(800) 569-0801 1991 thru March 1995 Holbrook-Patterson, Inc.Angola, IN 1989 thru March 1995 Lazy BeanSan Francisco, CA(415) 957-9502 1993 thru March 1995 Lewco Corp.Stamford, CT(800) 867-8857 After March 1993only at Toys'R' Us These manufacturer's bean bag chairs were sold through small retail specialty shops, catalogs, and educational supply companies. Consumers should check the bean bag chair's label identifying the manufacturer by name or LIC. number and call the company's number listed above to receive instructions for repairing their bean bag chair.Any manufacturer's zippered bean bag chair that freely opens should be taken away from children IMMEDIATELY. Consumers should be aware that bean bag chairs manufactured with a small, T-shaped plastic tab attached to the zipper head are in need of repair. This recall does not affect bean bag chairs that have been retrofitted to prevent children from freely opening them. Consumers who are not sure whether their bean bag chairs are included in this recall or need help identifying their bean bag's manufacturer should call CPSC's toll-free hotline at (800) 638-2772 for assistance
July 7, 1995 Release # 95-141 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Fisher-Price Inc. of East Aurora, N.Y., is announcing a repair program for approximately 100,000 Baseball Training Centers. Fisher-Price is aware of five incidents in which batteries used in its No. 2875 Baseball Training Center overheated and exploded. Although only one minor injury has resulted, serious injury could occur if caustic battery contents come in contact with skin or eyes.The Baseball Training Center can be used by children three years old and older for pitching, hitting, and fielding practice. Children hit or throw baseballs into a large net, and the balls are thrown back out by a machine located in the toy's base. In some cases, the batteries that power the mechanism that throws balls can overheat and explode.The Baseball Training Center has a blue plastic base and a white mesh net that is attached to a large semicircle by yellow synthetic fabric. The toy, measuring 3 feet wide, 3 feet high and 15 inches deep, is sold with a brown plastic bat and five white plastic baseballs. The Baseball Training Center was sold nationwide through large toy stores and other retail outlets for approximately $35.00.Consumers who own the Baseball Training Center should turn off the toy and should not use the product until they repair it. Consumers should call Fisher-Price Consumer Affairs at 800-233-4004 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday, or 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., Saturday, to request a free repair kit. The kit will contain a part for consumers to install in the training center's battery compartment to prevent battery overheating. Consumers should not return the product to retail outlets.Fisher-Price has instructed retailers to remove the product from their shelves and will immediately replace it with an improved product
June 23, 1995 Release # 95-139 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, Radio Flyer, Inc. of Chicago, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 24,975 Tornado and Power Tricycles. A weld on the front fork may fail during use, which may cause a child riding the tricycle to fall.CPSC is aware of one incident in which a child received minor injuries from a fall after the weld on the front fork failed during use. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury arising from a defective fork weld.This recall applies to the 300 Tornado (blue with light blue trim), PTG Power Trike (green with red trim), PTP Power Trike (purple with pink trim), and PTB Power Trike (blue with light blue trim) tricycles. Each tricycle's front wheel is approximately 12 inches in diameter. All of the tricycles except the 300 Tornado have Radio Flyer decals on the frame. The Tornado tricycles were sold nationwide through warehouse club outlets located in the Western United States between August 1, 1994 and December 31, 1994 for approximately $29.99. The 3 Power Trike models were sold nationwide through various retailers from August 1, 1994 through June, 1995 for approximately $39.99.Consumers should inspect their tricycle to determine whether it is affected by this recall. If the 1.5 inch washer between the front fork and tricycle frame is the same color as the frame, consumers should take the tricycle away from children immediately. Consumers should call Radio Flyer, Inc. at (800) 621-7613 for a free replacement piece. Consumers may also return the tricycle to the store where purchased for an exchange or refund. Radio Flyer tricycles with black 1.5 inch washers between the front fork and frame are not affected by this recall
June 23, 1995 Release # 95-137 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Black and Decker (U.S.) Inc. is urging approximately 7,500 owners of Black and Decker 1710 Type 1, 10-inch Miter Saws to inspect the electrical cords for nicks, cuts, or punctures. The electrical cords may have come in contact with the mounted saw blade during shipment, which could result in a possible shock hazard from a damaged cord.Consumers should examine the saw's entire 6-foot electrical cord for any nicks, cuts, or punctures. If even a small nick in the cord is found, stop using the miter saw immediately and return it to the Black and Decker retailer from which it was purchased for a free replacement saw. Consumers can also take the miter saw to a Black and Decker Service Center to have the electrical cord replaced free of charge.Black and Decker has received no reports of personal injury or property damage. The company is initiating this inspection program to prevent the possibility of injury.This inspection program affects the 1710 Type 1, 10-inch saws with date codes between 9501-9516, located on the underside of the saw's handle. These saws were sold nationwide from February to mid-April 1995 through large and small retailers, discount outlets, and hardware stores. No other Black and Decker product is involved in this program.For help in identifying saws, and for questions about the saws or this inspection program, call Black and Decker at (800) 762-6672
June 22, 1995 Release # 95-136 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, RockShox, Inc. of San Jose, California is voluntarily recalling 21,000 fork crowns on some of its Mag 20 and Mag 30 mountain bike suspension forks. The crowns may crack, causing a rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall.RockShox has received 2 reports of incidents resulting in alleged personal injuries. Although these injuries were minor, there is potential for serious injury.The RockShox forks, made only for mountain bikes, were sold as original equipment on some bicycles and as after-market equipment for other bicycles for about $330 to $390. The suspension forks with the defective crowns were sold through bicycle retail outlets worldwide. The Mag 20 and Mag 30 suspension forks have bright nickel finish and a "ROCKSHOX/MAGNESIUM" decal on the front of the fork. Forks with serial numbers 27266 through 158841 are involved in this recall. Forks with a dull bronze finish are not affected by this recall.Consumers who own recalled bicycles should stop using them immediately. Consumers should check the left inside of the fork for the bike's serial number, then contact RockShox at (800) 694-0668 to determine if the fork crown is involved in the recall. If the fork crown is involved, RockShox will provide a UPS shipping authorization and the fork can be shipped free of charge to RockShox for a free replacement crown. Media inquiries should be directed to Chris Smith at (408) 232-7414
June 12, 1995 Release # 95-132 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Game Tracker of Flushing, Mich., is recalling approximately 92,500 Deluxe Safety Belts and Climbing Harnesses and Lifeline Safety Harnesses. The climbing belts and safety harnesses were sold as a restraint mechanism to prevent hunters from falling when hunting from trees or tree stands.The welded D-ring that connects the belt and rope can cause the belt to fray and break, which can result in a fall. Game Tracker is aware of five incidents in which the safety belt and harness failed resulting in falls and serious injuries.The Deluxe Safety Belt and Climbing Harness, Models GTDSB and 3020, and Lifeline Safety Harness, Model 3040, were sold from 1990 to 1995. The belt and harness sets consist of a black, 2-inch-wide nylon webbing; 5/16 inch nylon cord; a metal D-ring; and a metal adjustment clasp. Model 3040 also has a leg harness made of similar black nylon webbing. The products sold nationwide for $19 to $21 in 1,700 sporting goods and archery stores.Game Tracker is recalling all products sold to date to prevent future injuries. Consumers should stop using the products and return them, along with the name of the consumer, telephone number, and mailing address to: The Game Tracker, Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, 3476 Eastman Drive, Flushing, MI 48433. Game Tracker will send consumers a replacement safety belt as well as a reimbursement check for $3 to cover mailing expenses. For more information, call Game Tracker at (800) 241-4833
June 8, 1995 Release # 95-131 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Meco Corporation of Greeneville, Tenn., announced today a program to give owners of Meco brand charcoal smokers a kit to reduce the risk of fire from hot coals falling through a hole in the bottom of the pan.The kits fit Meco Smokers and Grills with the model numbers 5022-3, 5024-2, and 5025-2. Model 5022-3 is red or black painted steel. Model 5024-2 has a stainless steel body with a black hood. Model 5025-2 has a stainless steel body and hood. Each of the Meco charcoal water smokers has a black charcoal pan with a hole in it, a metal water pan in the middle of the unit, and grills for food at the top of the unit. Since 1983, Meco has sold about 253,000 of these smokers nationwide through wholesalers and retailers, including many mass merchandisers, from about $75 to $180 each.The company is voluntarily participating in this program to help prevent the possibility of fires. Using the smoker over a flammable surface is contrary to current warnings and instructions included with the Meco smokers.Consumers should call Meco Corporation at (800)251-7558 for a free kit to close the hole in the pan. To help reduce the risk of fire, consumers should never operate charcoal water smokers on or near flammable surfaces, even after the hole in the pan is closed.CPSC is investigating other brands of charcoal water smokers that may present a similar fire risk. CPSC views all charcoal water smokers, which have exposed charcoal pans with holes that can allow coals to fall out, as a potential fire risk
June 7, 1995 Release # 95-129 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Angel-etts of California Inc., is voluntarily recalling five styles of about 170,000 pairs of infant and toddler sandals, which are licensed under the Gerber name, because the buckles may separate from the strap, presenting a potential choking or ingestion risk.The infant sandals, Model Nos. 55101 (white) and 55103 (brown), were sold for $4.99 in clear plastic packages with the name "Gerber Baby Shoes" on the front and "Angel-etts of California" on the back. The toddler sandals, Model Nos. 59006 (white), 59401 (brown), and 59682 (blue denim), were sold for $8.99 in boxes labeled "Gerber Toddler Shoes" with "Angel-etts of California" printed on the bottom. The word "Gerber," used under license, appears on the insole of all five styles. The model numbers are printed on the inside of the straps. The sandals were sold nationwide in 1995 exclusively in the footwear departments of Kmart Stores. No other Angel-etts of California products are being recalled.Angel-etts has received reports that the buckles on some shoes have separated from the straps. In some instances the separated buckle was found in a child's mouth. No injuries have been reported. Angel-etts is recalling these sandals to prevent the possibility of injury.Consumers should stop using these sandals immediate and return them to any Kmart store for a full refund. Consumers may call Angel-etts toll-free at 1-(800)-284-6497 for information about this recall
June 7, 1995 Release # 95-130 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Jomaps Inc. of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling approximately 14,000 quart and 11,000 gallon sizes of their M-1 Deck and Roof Cleaner. The product, which contains high levels of sodium hydroxide, was not packaged in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.The product, which can cause severe burns to the skin and eyes, lacked necessary warning labels, cautions for use, and guidelines for appropriate first aid in the event of an accident. To date, Jomaps Inc. and CPSC have not received reports of accidents or injuries associated with the deck and roof cleaner. The company initiated the recall after CPSC laboratory analysis showed that the M-1 Deck and Roof Cleaner had high levels of sodium hydroxide. The M-1 Deck and Roof Cleaner was sold from March 1994 to March 1995 at Home Depot stores nationwide and at a few small paint stores. The liquid cleaner, which sold in one-quart plastic bottles for about $5 and in one-gallon cans for about $21, was packaged with a yellow and red label that read in part "M-1 Deck Roof 'CLEANER'...Concentrate... Cleans and Restores...DANGER Eye and Skin Irritant...See additional cautions on back panel." Captioned photos of cedar shake shingles, a treated pine deck, and an asphalt shingle roof appear on the front of the label. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the item and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers should call Jomaps Inc. toll free at (800) 966-6175 for more information.Jomaps Inc. has altered the packaging to comply with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Products with the new label are currently sold in stores
June 5, 1995 Release # 95-128 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, The First Years, Inc., of Avon, Mass., is announcing a safety repair program for approximately 41,000 of The First Years 3-In-1 Booster Seats, Model 4200. The belt sets included with some seats may have belts with improperly threaded buckles, or only one, rather than two belts to attach the booster seat to a full-size chair. These seats cannot be tightly secured to a full-size chair, and as a result a child may be injured if the booster seat tips and falls forward from the chair.Four minor injuries have been reported due to these belt-related problems.The plastic seats measure approximately 14 inches high by 12 inches deep. The seat and seat back are teal and the arms and removable tray are white. The seats were packaged with sets of white mesh belts that can be attached to the bottom of the seat to restrain a child and to secure the booster seat to an adult chair. The 3-In-1 Booster Seat can be folded up and carried by a handle molded into the seat back. The Booster Seats were sold nationwide from March through May 1995 in retail stores, including Toys R Us and Target Department Stores.Consumers should call The First Years at (800) 533-6708 for information on repairing the booster seat belts.The First Years 3-In-1 Booster Seats currently in stores have new 4-piece belt sets with properly threaded buckles. These Booster Seats can be identified by the new model number, 4200C, clearly labeled on the front of the box
May 30, 1995 Release # 95-126 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Gainsborough Hardware Industries of Norcross, Ga., is recalling 8,000 Empire Style Metaline 600 Series porcelain door knob sets. The door knobs may crack or break during use resulting in hand lacerations.Gainsborough has received two reports of laceration injuries to the hand as a result of these door knobs breaking during use.The door knob sets sold from January 1991 until May 1993 for approximately $10 through 38 hardware and home improvement stores located nationwide. This door knob, which was sold in sets of two, is available in white and ivory and has a gold-colored oval backplate with a rope design around its perimeter. The number 178 appears on the underside of the backplate.Consumers should return the door knobs to the retailer for a full refund or a replacement door knob
May 26, 1995 Release # 95-125 WASHINGTON, D.C. - CPSC, Buddy L Inc. of Gloversville, N.Y., is recalling metal clamps used to hold filter hoses in above-ground swimming pools.If installed incorrectly, the metal clamps placed on the inside of the pool can scratch or cut individuals in the pool who come in contact with the edge of the metal clamps. Since May 1994, Buddy L has received 18 reports of injury from people using the above-ground pools with improperly installed metal clamps.Buddy L distributed approximately 75,000 pools with the metal clamps which includes model number 1213 (12 inches in diameter by 36 feet in height), model number 1214 (15 feet in diameter by 36 feet in height) and model number 1215 (15 inches in diameter by 42 inches in height). Hardware, discount and specialty stores sold the pools during the 1994 summer season for about $151.95, $199.95 and $309.95, respectively.CPSC and Buddy L urge pool owners who purchased the above model numbers to discontinue use of the pools with the metal clamps and call Buddy L at (800) 589-3343 for free, plastic, replacement clamps. The pool can continue to be used without the metal clamps
May 26, 1995 Release # 95-123 WASHINGTON, D.C.- CPSC, Torpedo, Inc. of South Paris, Maine is voluntarily recalling certain baby flotation devices known as "The Dolphin Baby Float." A child sitting in the device could drown if water leaks into the hollow center of the float's innertube, causing the device to tip over. CPSC and the firm are aware of 24 non-injury complaints about the product including 11 tipover incidents.Approximately 18,000 dolphin-shaped flotation devices were sold nationwide through catalogs and retail stores from February 1993 through December 1994 for $69.95 to $89.95. They measure about 37 inches from nose to tail, about 28 inches from side fin to side fin, and 9 inches in depth. The white plastic dolphin has a detachable red umbrella and blue nylon seat which can be adjusted for babies from six months to two years. Dolphins manufactured and shipped by Torpedo since January 1995, have reinforced walls which prevent water penetration and, therefore,are not included in this recall.Consumers with affected products should destroy their defective Dolphin Baby Float since the firm - Torpedo - went out of business in 2003. Free replacements are no longer available.Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer pool season, and CPSC reminds consumers that all levels of water are dangerous for babies. Therefore, adults should never leave a baby in water without constant adult supervision.CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "Flotation devices may make caregivers believe that a baby is relatively safe in the pool. Any such belief can have devastating consequences because these products -- regardless of how sturdy they look - - will not prevent drowning. A baby reaching for a toy can lose his or her balance in a matter of seconds and the product can tip over. Always keep the baby at arm's reach.
May 26, 1995 Release # 95-124 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dakin Inc. of Woodland Hills, Calif., is warning consumers that the pom poms on approximately 66,500 of their "Big Top Playmates" toys can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard.CPSC is aware of ten incidents in which pom poms separated from the toys or children under one year old ate pieces of the pom poms or placed the pom poms in their mouths. No injuries were reported and no medical attention was required.The "Big Top Playmates" series features a variety of products based on circus animals. This corrective action affects bear, bunny and elephant soft fabric dolls (item no. 40319), bottle hugging dolls (item no. 40321), finger puppets (item no. 40320), crib attachments (item no. 40335), dolls attached to the musical mobile (item no. 40324), and ring shaped rattles with soft plush animal head and feet (item no. 40325). The products are decorated with pink, yellow and blue trim with small pom poms that measure .5 inches.The products' hang tags include the item number and product name and reads in part, "THE FRASER COLLECTION, DAKIN, INC. San Francisco, CA, Product of China."Dakin Inc. distributed 66,500 "Big Top Playmates" products nationwide from February 1994 through April 1995. The products sell for $5.00 to $15.00 ($50.00 for the mobile) in approximately 3,800 specialty, toy and department stores.Consumers are urged to immediately cut the pom poms from the products and discard them. Consumers who have questions about this corrective action may contact Dakin Inc. toll- free at (800)227-6598 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST."Big Top Playmates" products currently on store shelves are being modified and should not have pom pom trim
May 17, 1995 Release # 95-122 WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, GT Bicycles Inc. of Santa Ana, Calif., is announcing an inspection and repair program for the forks on all 1995 GT "Aggressor" model bicycles. This inspection program affects approximately 4,000 bicycles, which are equipped with forks made by Polygon Industries, Inc. of Taiwan, R.O.C. The forks could break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle and fall.CPSC is aware of 13 incidents in which bolts in the bicycles loosened, causing the bicycle forks to break. Although no serious injuries have been reported, the potential for injury is significant.One thousand GT-authorized retailers sold the bicycles nationwide between October 1994 and March 1995 for about $400.00. The bicycles, which have either a bright blue or candy red finish with "Aggressor" written on the frame, sold in adult sizes from 14 1/2 inches to 22 inches.CPSC and GT Bicycles are instructing consumers to stop using their 1995 GT "Aggressor" bikes and bring them to any authorized GT Bicycles dealer for a free inspection. Dealers will inspect the bicycles, tighten any loose bolts, and replace damaged forks at no cost to the consumer.For more information, consumers can call GT Bicycles at (800) 743-3248. Media inquiries should be directed to either Aaron Raines or Bill Galloway at the same telephone number