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All product recalls affecting Puerto Rico.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Puerto Rico in the distribution area.
August 4, 1994 Release # 94-113 Washington, DC - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atomic Ski USA, Inc., Amherst, N.H., is recalling about 18,000 Oxygen Krypton (KR) model inline skates. The rear wheel of the inline skate may come off during use, causing the skater to fall.A few customers have reported a loosening of the rear axles on various Oxygen Krypton (KR) models. The company has no reports of injury to date.The models involved in this recall include KR01, KR03, KR03L, KR05, and KR05L. The recalled skates were sold from January through April 1994 in retail stores nationwide.To prevent the wheels from coming off, Atomic Ski USA is offering to replace all eight wheel axles on the inline skates at no cost. DO NOT USE THE RECALLED SKATES UNTIL THEY ARE FIXED.Owners of these inline skates can either return the skates to the retailer where they were purchased or mail the inline skates back (postage paid) to Atomic Ski USA. The in-store repair, which will take about 10 minutes, will be performed free-of-charge.To return the inline skates to Atomic Ski USA, call the company's customer service department at (800) 258-5020. Operators will provide information on how to mail the skates back. Atomic will repair the axles without charge and return the inline skates with reimbursement for postage
August 4, 1994 Release # 94-112 Washington, D.C. - CPSC, Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. of Morgan Hill, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 12,500 "Future Shock" suspension forks (which connect the front wheel to the main frame of a mountain bike). The suspension forks were accessories and original equipment on the 1992 "Stumpjumper FS" model mountain bikes, and were sold with 1992 "S-Works M2" framesets. The forks were sold nationwide from September 1991 to November 1993.Specialized has received at least 15 reports of accidents resulting in personal injuries, including three reported serious injuries, when the stanchion tubes (upper fork legs) separated from the fork crown while in use. The separation occurred due to insufficient tightening of the fork crown bolts and/or oil residue in the fork crown/stanchion tube joint. The 1992 Future Shock suspension forks, made only for mountain bikes, were sold nationwide for about $315 each by authorized Specialized bicycle retailers, Specialized accessory dealers, and Bike Nashbar. Consumers can distinguish the 1992 suspension forks from later models because in later, non-recalled models, the stanchion tubes pass through the fork crown; in 1992 models they do not.Consumers should immediately stop using bikes equipped with 1992 Future Shock suspension forks and bring the bikes to any authorized Specialized bicycle retailer for a free inspection and repair. Retailers will install safety caps, degrease the fork crown and stanchion tube joints, and correctly retighten the fork crown bolts. Additionally, consumers will receive an updated Owners' Manual. For more information, call Reed Pike at Specialized Bicycle Components on (408) 779-6229 ext. 2567 or (800) 214-1468
August 2, 1994 Release # 94-109 PRODUCT: More than 100 series CTH-10 and CTH-40 tankless electric water heaters made by Productos Electricos Corona Ltd. of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The water heaters were imported in the late 1980s by Pecbras of Dania, Fla.; and in 1989 and 1990 by Host Products Inc. of Laquana Hills, Calif. Both Pecbras and Host have gone out of business. The tankless electric water heaters were sold to GAR Services of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; G.C. Enterprises of Belmont, N. H.; as well as to individual consumers. Most consumers who purchased the heaters directly from an importer lived in the southeastern United States or the Virgin Islands. PROBLEM: A design defect in the pressure switches may cause these heaters to explode and catch fire. No injuries are reported to date.WHAT TO DO: Both of the companies that imported these water heaters are out of business and, therefore, there is no refund or repair program. Stop using these water heaters immediately and replace them with another heater. They are dangerous and cannot be repaired. Washington, DC --- CPSC, announced today that more than 100 series CTH-10 and CTH-40 tankless electric water heaters may explode. The water heaters were made by Productos Electricos Corona Ltd. of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The companies that imported the water heaters have gone out of business and, therefore, there is no refund or repair program. Consumers must have the defective water heaters replaced by a plumber because they cannot be repaired.The tankless electric water heaters were imported in the late 1980s by Pecbras, of Dania, Fla.; and in 1989 and 1990 by Host Products Inc. of Laquana Hills, Calif. They were sold to GAR Services of St. Croix, Virgin Islands; G.C. Enterprises of Belmont, N. H.; as well as to individual consumers. Most consumers who purchased the heaters directly from Pecbras or Host live in the southeastern United States or the Virgin Islands. Both importers have gone out of business.The "CTH" series tankless electric water heaters are designed to attach to cold water pipes. They heat the water just before it is used. The pressure switches used in these heaters are defective and may cause the heater to explode and catch fire.CPSC learned of the problem with these heaters when a consumer reported to the agency that three of his five water heaters exploded and caught on fire. To date, CPSC knows of no injuries from these water heaters
August 1, 1994 Release # 94-110 PRODUCT: About 2,200 "Baby Snack" and about 3,300 "Boat and Trailer" toy sets sold nationwide between January 1993 and June 1994. The Baby Snack set has the following toys: two bottles, a dish, a bottle cleaner, a spoon, and three empty boxes of make-believe baby food. The Boat and Trailer set has the following plastic toys: a car, a trailer, a boat, and two figures (a boy and a girl).PROBLEM: The sets have small parts that are a choking risk to young children.WHAT TO DO: Take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information call (800) 347-9494.Washington, DC - CPSC, Star Sales Company Inc. of Knoxville, Tenn. is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 "Baby Snack" and 3,300 "Boat and Trailer" toy sets.Kentucky's Product Safety Branch reported to CPSC that these toys are choking hazards to children under age three. CPSC testing confirmed that the caps on the baby bottles in the Baby Snack sets and the figures in the Boat and Trailer sets are small enough to choke young children.The toy sets which were imported from China, and sold nationwide from January 1993 to June 1994 at independent toy and retail stores for $1.99 each.The Baby Snack set contains the following toys: two baby bottles with twist-off nipples and caps, a pink tri- sectional dish, a bottle cleaner, a spoon, and three empty boxes of make-believe baby food. The Boat and Trailer set contains the following toys (all plastic): a car, a trailer, a boat, and two small figures (one boy and one girl).Each set comes packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard back. The snack set is labeled, in part, "...Baby Snack Set...made in China...No 1231." The boat and trailer set is labeled, in part, "Boat and Trailer...made in Hong Kong...No 9882."The toys should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the stores where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Star Sales Company Inc. at (800) 347-9494 or write the company at 1803 North Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37901.Neither CPSC nor Star Sales Company Inc. is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury
July 20, 1994 Release # 94-106 PRODUCT: A small percent of approximately 9,500 Gerry Baby Products Company Good Vibes Infant Carriers, models 037 and 038, with handles manufactured in the second week of September 1993. The infant carriers have date codes molded inside the back of the handles which are imprinted in two small circles. For all carriers included in this recall, the left circle has the number "93", representing 1993 in the center of the circle. It also has an arrow pointing to the number "9", for September, on the outer edge. The right circle has an arrow pointing to the number "2", indicating the second week of the month. No other Gerry infant carriers are involved in this recall.PROBLEM: Due to a production error, some of the white plastic handles may break, causing the carrier and infant to fall and possibly injure the infant.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should check the handle code of their Good Vibes infant carriers. If the number "93" is in the center of the left circle, check the left and right circle arrows. If the arrow in the left circle points to "9" and the arrow in the right circle points to "2", call Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for a free replacement product.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Gerry Baby Products Company (Gerry), of Thornton, Colo., is offering free replacement infant carriers to approximately 9,500 consumers who have Gerry model 037 and 038 Good Vibes Infant Carriers with handles molded in the second week of September 1993. Consumers should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 to determine whether they own the recalled Good Vibes Infant Carriers and to obtain free replacement infant carriers (Gerry Baby Products is out of business, but the Evenflo Company has now taken over in responding to this recall).Gerry determined that a manufacturing error occured during the second week of September 1993 that could cause some of the handles produced during this period to break. A broken handle can cause the carrier and infant to fall, possibly injuring the infant. To date, Gerry has received three reports that a handle broke and an infant fell from the carrier. In one case, the infant suffered a bruised forehead. Although only a small percent of the handles molded during the production period are defective, Gerry is recalling all Good Vibes Infant Carriers with handles molded in the production run that occurred in the second week of September 1993. No other Gerry infant carriers are involved in this recall. Consumers should check the code in the circles inside the back of the handle of their Good Vibes Infant Carriers. If the circle on the left has the number "93" in its center and an arrow pointing to the number "9" on the outer edge and the circle on the right has an arrow pointing to the number "2", call Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for a free replacement product. Consumers may also call the toll-free number to determine whether their infant carriers are recalled.The recalled Gerry Good Vibe Infant Carriers were sold nationwide after September 7, 1993.Gerry and CPSC announced this recall to prevent the possibility of injuries
July 19, 1994 Release # 94-107 PRODUCT: Scented teethers sold primarily at Dollar Bill Stores nationwide from November 1993 through May 1994. The teethers are hand or foot shapes in either pink or blue. The toes of the foot teether have pig faces and the fingers of the hand teether have smiling faces. The teethers were imported from China and distributed by Remco Toys Co./Azrak International, Inc. PROBLEM: A substance in the teethers is reported by Remco to be toxic and an eye irritant to young children. No illnesses reported to date.WHAT TO DO: Take the teethers away from young children immediately and return teethers to the stores where they were purchased for a refund. The distributor (Remco) is out of business and cannot be contacted.Washington, DC -- CPSC, Remco Toys Co./Azrak-Hamway International, Inc., of New York, N.Y. is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 baby teethers that contain a substance reported by Remco to be toxic. The "Scented Teethers" were imported from China by Remco and sold primarily at Dollar Bill stores in the United States.The scented teethers are hand and foot shapes in either pink or blue. Each teether has a hole in the center that serves as a handle. The foot teether has pig faces on each toe and is 4 1/2- inches long and 3 1/2-inches wide. The hand teether has smiling faces on each finger and is 4 1/2-inches long and 4 1/4-inches wide.Testing by Remco found that a scent added during the manufacturing process is both toxic and an eye irritant. It is unclear at this point what the substance is, what the toxicity level is, or whether the amount of the substance in a single teether would be hazardous. Investigation into these issues is being conducted by CPSC.Although no illnesses have been reported to date, CPSC and Remco are recalling the teethers to prevent the possibility of illness.The teethers, which are $1.20 each, were sold under the name "T.P.I." primarily at Dollar Bill stores nationwide from November 1993 through May 1994. The words " AHI MADE IN CHINA" are embossed along the hole in the center of each teether. The front of the package in which the teethers were sold reads, in part, "CHILD GUIDANCE Scented Teether B771..." The back of the package reads, in part,"... 1993 REMCO BABY, a division of AZRAK- HAMWAY INT'L., INC. NY,NY. MADE IN CHINA."Take the teethers away from young children immediately and return teethers to the stores where they were purchased for a refund. The distributor (Remco) is out of business and cannot be contacted
June 30, 1994 Release # 94-101 PRODUCT: About 39,000 model 10201 and 10301 Lawn-Boy walk- behind lawn mowers purchased before January 1, 1994. PROBLEM: In certain conditions, the lawn mower's blade may not stop within three seconds after the mower is stopped, as is required by a 1982 federal standard. This results in an increased risk of injury to users or bystanders.WHAT TO DO: Contact a local Lawn-Boy service dealer to have the brake adjusted at no charge. For more information, customers can contact Lawn-Boy at (800) 526-6937.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, The Toro Company of Bloomington, Minn. is voluntarily recalling certain 1993 and 1994 Lawn-Boy walk-behind lawn mowers. The mower's blade may not stop within three seconds after the mower is stopped, as is required by a 1982 federal standard. This results in an increased risk of injury to users or bystanders.The recall/repair program affects the following "Silver Series" mowers: Model # Serial # Range 10201 3949964-4939085 10301 3930644-4938617 The model number is located between the handles on the mower housing. This recall only affects mowers purchased before January 1, 1994. Mowers purchased after this date meet the standard.Customers who own one of these models should contact their Lawn-Boy service center to have the brake adjusted at no charge. For information on how to locate a Lawn-Boy service center, or for questions about this program, call Lawn-Boy at (800) 526-6937.The Toro Company has received no reports of injuries associated with this condition
Fireworks Recalled by Various Companies NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: June 29, 1994 (301) 504-7908 Release # 94-099 CPSC And Several Companies Recall Various Models Of Fireworks WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following brands of multiple-tube fireworks, which consist of seven 11-inch mortar tubes with a single connecting fuse, are being RECALLED: About 2,750 "GORILLA BOMB II," "BOMBARD," and "ALIEN INVASION" fireworks, distributed by ATLAS IMPORTS, INC. in South Carolina from December 1993 to June 1994; About 600 "GORILLA BOMB II" fireworks distributed by NEPTUNE FIREWORKS, INC. in Florida from April to June 1994; About 300 "BOMBARD" fireworks distributed by SHELTON FIREWORKS, INC. in Missouri from April 15 to May 15, 1994; About 64 "BOMBARD" fireworks distributed by REICHENBACH FIREWORKS COMPANY in Montana and Washington in May 1994. About 200 "BOMBARD 7 SHOTS" fireworks distributed by BETHANY SALES CO., INC in Illinois and Wisconsin from March 1994 to May 1994. During use, these fireworks may tip over and fire horizontally or at various angles, killing or seriously injuring people nearby. The CPSC knows of incidents where fireworks similar to these tipped over and killed two people. Although most of the recalled fireworks met current federal requirements, the Commission has initiated a rulemaking proceeding to address the tip over hazard. Consumers should stop using these fireworks immediately and return them to the stores or stands where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information, call: ATLAS (Myrtle Beach, S.C.): (803) 238-2110 NEPTUNE (Dania, Fla.): (305) 920-6770 REICHENBACH (Billings, Mont.): (406) 248-1150 SHELTON (Eaglesville, Mo.): (816) 867-5332 BETHANY (Bethany, IL.): (217) 665-3396
Under-The-Cabinet Coffeemakers Recalled by Black & Decker & GE Possible Fire Hazard PRODUCT: Approximately 750,000 SDC 1, 2, and 3 Black & Decker and General Electric Under-the-Cabinet automatic drip coffeemakers made between February 1984 and May 1988. Models with date codes of "406" through "822" are being recalled. The date code is a three-digit number on the outside of the plug prong. No other coffeemaker models or other Black & Decker or General Electric products are involved in this recall. PROBLEM: About 750,000 of four million coffeemakers sold contain thermostats that could present a possible fire hazard. WHAT TO DO: Consumers owning the specific coffeemakers should bring them to their local Black & Decker Service Centers for inspection. Products with affected thermostats will be repaired free of charge or consumers may purchase a new coffeemaker at 70 percent off. Coffeemakers that do not contain the affected thermostats will be returned to consumers. All consumers participating in this program at Black & Decker-owned Service Centers will be able to purchase other Black & Decker products at a 20 percent discount while having the coffeemakers inspected. Consumers can call (800) 231-9786 for the location of the nearest service center. WASHINGTON, DC -- Black & Decker Household Products Group, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, announces a voluntary recall of certain coffeemakers made between 1984 and 1988. Black & Decker is initiating this program because about 750,000 of four million coffeemakers may contain a thermostat that could present a possible fire hazard. In accordance with its product safety process, Black & Decker examined coffeemakers returned by consumers. Approximately 75 showed signs of thermostat damage. About 45 consumers have reported property damage claims with respect to the coffeemakers. Property damage allegations range from impairment of the product to residential fire damage. Two consumers claim that they were subject to smoke inhalation. The SDC 1, 2, and 3 coffeemakers, produced between February 1984 and May 1988, carry either the Black & Decker or General Electric brand name. Black & Decker purchased the assets of GE Housewares division in 1984 and thereafter produced coffeemakers using the GE brand name from 1984 through 1986. These coffeemakers were originally sold nationwide for between $45 and $72. Black & Decker produced approximately four million coffeemakers during this time period, of which about 750,000 contained the affected thermostat. Models with date codes of "406" through "822" are being recalled. The date code is a three-digit number on the outside of the plug prong, ("652" date code, for example, falls within the affected range; "901" is outside the range). NO other coffeemaker models or other Black & Decker or General Electric products are involved in this recall program. Individual consumers owning these specific coffeemaker models should bring them to their local Black & Decker Service Centers for inspection. For those coffeemakers found to have thermostats described above, Black & Decker Household Products Group is offering the consumer two options -- replacement of the affected thermostat and related components by a service center technician at no cost to the consumer, or purchase of a new Black & Decker coffeemaker at 70 percent off. Coffeemakers found not to contain the affected thermostat will be returned to consumers. Consumers participating in this recall program at Black & Decker-owned Service Centers also will be able to purchase other Black & Decker products at a 20 percent discount. Consumers can call 1-800-231-9786 for the location of the nearest service center.
June 15, 1994 Release # 94-094 PRODUCT: Approximately 7,800 "Diplomat Pacifiers," imported by Four Seasons General Merchandise. The pacifier has a ring type handle attached to the pacifier base. The pacifier nipple has "Latex Pur" embossed on the side. They were sold two to a package; one blue and one pink. The front panel of the packaging has pink and white stripes. On the packaging the words "Diplomat 2 Pacifiers" are printed in the upper left corner and in the upper right corner is a picture of an infant with a pacifier in its mouth. The pacifiers were imported from Taiwan and distributed to stores throughout the central and western United States between January and September 1993. Each package sold for 99 cents. PROBLEM: The pacifiers are being recalled because they fail to meet pacifier safety regulations. Pacifier safety regulations require pacifier shields to have ventilation holes to prevent small children from suffocating. In addition, the pacifiers' packaging did not have the required warning statement, "Warning - Do Not Tie Pacifier Around Child's Neck."WHAT TO DO: Take the pacifiers away from young children and return the pacifiers to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Four Seasons General Merchandise at (213) 582-4444. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Four Seasons General Merchandise, Vernon, California is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,800 "Diplomat Pacifiers," item #3161. The pacifiers are being recalled because they fail to meet pacifier safety regulations. Pacifier safety regulations require pacifier shields to have ventilation holes to prevent small children from suffocating. In addition, the packaging in which the pacifiers were sold did not have the required warning statement, "Warning - Do Not Tie Pacifier Around Child's Neck." The pacifiers have ring-type handles attached to the pacifier base. The pacifier nipples have "Latex Pur" embossed on the side. They were sold two to a package; one blue and one pink. The front panel of the packaging has pink and white stripes. The words "Diplomat 2 Pacifiers" are printed in the upper left corner of the packaging and a picture of an infant with a pacifier in its mouth is printed in the upper right corner. The pacifiers were imported from Taiwan and distributed to stores throughout the central and western United States between January and September 1993. Each package sold for 99 cents.Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and return the pacifiers to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Four Seasons General Merchandise at (213) 582-4444.Neither CPSC nor Four Seasons Merchandise is aware of any injuries involving these pacifiers. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. These defective pacifiers were identified by a CPSC investigator during routine domestic surveillance
June 15, 1994 Release # 94-093 PRODUCT: About 92,000 three-foot citronella-scented, paper- wrapped torches, Item R2J, distributed by Trade Associates Group Ltd. ("tag"). The torch is designed for temporary outdoor lighting and insect control. The R2J paper-wrapped lawn torches were sold in retail stores nationwide from February 1993 to April 1994 ranging in price from $2.00 to $3.00 each. The torch is a three-foot long bamboo stick supporting a wax candle covered in multi-colored wax paper. The name "tag" appears on the packaging. This recall should not be confused with the "tag" R1J "swirl design" torch which is a solid-colored wax candle not wrapped in paper. The R1J has been sold successfully for over fifteen years and as reported by "tag" is perfectly safe.PROBLEM: The "tag" Item R2J paper-wrapped lawn torches may suddenly erupt, shooting flames and hot wax. "tag" has received four reports of incidents in which six bystanders were burned.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the item R2J paper- wrapped torches and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Trade Associates Group ("tag") of Chicago, Illinois, is voluntarily recalling the "Citronella- Scented Paper-Wrapped Torch, item R2J". The R2J paper-wrapped lawn torch may suddenly erupt shooting flames and hot wax. This recall should not be confused with the "tag" R1J "swirl design" torch which is a solid colored wax candle not wrapped in paper. The R1J has been sold successfully for over fifteen years and as reported by "tag" is perfectly safe."tag" has received four reports of incidents concerning the recalled R2J paper-wrapped torch in which six bystanders were burned from the hot wax.The recalled item R2J multi-colored, paper-wrapped torch is a three-foot long bamboo stick supporting a wax candle. The name "tag" appears on the packaging near the base of the candle. The torch is designed for temporary outside lighting and insect control.The R1J torch, not affected by this recall, is a four-foot long, swirl-shaped wax candle on a bamboo stick, not wrapped in paper and sold in solid colors of fushia, olive, blue, rust, honey, white, purple, red, yellow and teal. The R1J has been sold successfully for over fifteen years and as reported by "tag" is perfectly safe.The recalled model R2J, multi-colored, paper-wrapped torch was sold nationwide from February 1993 to April 1994 in retail stores for $2.00 to $3.00 each.Consumers should stop using the recalled R2J, paper-wrapped, multi-colored torches and return them to place of purchase for a full refund
June 7, 1994 Release # 94-088 PRODUCT: Approximately 75,000 Cosco Youth Options Toddler Bed Guard Rails, #10T71 (sold separately) and toddler bed guard rails sold as part of Cosco Toddler Beds, #10T23 and #10T33.The high gloss metal toddler bed guard rails are red, white, or blue. The rail has a 3/4-inch tubular metal frame with two thin horizontal metal rods within the frame. Cosco toddler bed guard rails with three thin horizontal metal rods within the frame, as well as guard rails for full size beds, are not involved in this recall.PROBLEM: Entrapment in the guard rail may create a risk of asphyxiation.WHAT TO DO: Consumers owning a guard rail with two thin horizontal rods within the guard rail frame should call (800) Cosco-14 or (800) 267-2614 to obtain a free modification kit.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Cosco, Inc., Columbus, Indiana, is voluntarily recalling some of its toddler bed guard rails. The recalled guard rails have a 3/4-inch tubular metal frame and two thin horizontal rods within the frame. The metal toddler bed guard rails were sold as part of Cosco tubular metal toddler beds (model 10T23 and 10T33) and also sold separately as Cosco model 10T71. Cosco toddler bed guard rails with three thin horizontal rods within the bed rail frame, and Cosco bed rails for full size beds, are not involved in this recall. The two-rod version being recalled was manufactured between August 1, 1991 and June 10, 1992. They were sold in stores nationwide during that period and for a while thereafter.Cosco two-rod toddler bed guard rails, in some circumstances, allow a space to be created between the lowest rod, the toddler bed mattress frame and the mattress. A child can become entrapped in this space, while sleeping or when the child attempts to back down off the bed through the guard rail, thereby creating a potential asphyxiation risk.Although Cosco has received 67 reports of children becoming entrapped in these toddler bed guard rails, to date no cases of asphyxiation have been reported. A consumer complaint to the CPSC Hotline alerted the Commission to the problem.Approximately 75,000 red, white or blue two-rod toddler bed guard rails were sold nationwide. When sold separately, the toddler bed guard rail cost was approximately $12-15. Cosco toddler bed guard rails with three horizontal rods within the frame, as well as Cosco bed rails for full-size beds are not affected by this recall. The three-rod version of the toddler bed rail replaced the two-rod version in approximately June, 1992. Consumers should locate the four-digit manufacture date code on the toddler bed guard rail label and then call (800) Cosco-14 or (800) 267-2614 to obtain a free modification kit and installation instructions. The modification kit includes a special guard rail cover designed to close the opening and prevent entrapment. Consumers may also call the Cosco 800 number for assistance in identifying the affected guard rails
June 7, 1994 Release # 94-089 PRODUCT: Approximately 45,000 "Fastblast Spray Art Design," model number 60090 and approximately 29,000 "Fastblast Color Refill Assortment," model number 60091. The craft sets and refills were sold nationally from November 1993 through March 1994 by Toys-R-Us and other stores. The spray design craft set is intended to create various designs with stencils and an airbrush that sprays washable colored inks. The craft set contains a "Fastblast Sprayer," two washable colors, three stencils and ten sheets of paper. The "Fastblast Color Refill Assortment" contains three-colored ink refills. PROBLEM: The inks contain up to 12% ethylene glycol. At this level ethylene glycol is toxic to children. WHAT TO DO: Immediately stop using the inks and return the craft kits and refills to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information call (800) 327-8264.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Kenner Products, a division of Tonka Corporation, of Cincinnati, Ohio is voluntarily recalling approximately 45,000 "Fastblast Spray Art Design" craft sets, model number 60090, and approximately 29,000 "Fastblast Color Refill Assortments," model number 60091. Under a new law, The Labeling of Hazardous Art Materials Act (LHAMA), which went into effect in 1990, manufacturers, repackers, and importers of art materials are required to submit all art material formulas to a toxicologist for a review of the formulation for chronic hazards. While Kenner reported having obtained the required toxicological review, they subsequently determined that some of the colored inks in the "Fastblast" and "Fastblast Refills" have levels of ethylene glycol up to 12% which is toxic to children and is banned in children's products.The "Fastblast" is labeled for children six years and older and is intended to create various designs with stencils and an airbrush that sprays washable colored inks. The craft set contains a "Fastblast Sprayer," two washable colors, three stencils, and ten sheets of paper. The "Fastblast Refills" contains three-colored ink refills. These products were sold between November 1993 and March 1994. They were sold nationally through Toys-R-Us and other stores. The "Fastblast" sold for approximately $9.99 each and the "Fastblast Refills" for approximately $3.99 each.Consumers who own the "Fastblast" and any refills should take them away from children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Kenner Products toll-free at (800) 327-8264 or write to Kenner Fastblast Recall Program, 200 Narragansett Park Drive, P.O. Box 200, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860-0200. Neither CPSC nor Kenner Products is aware of any injuries or illnesses involving these ink crafts; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury or illness
June 3, 1994 Release # 94-085 PRODUCT: 6,865 Hunter Fan Company remote controls, model 22788. The remote control was a separately sold accessory that was installed by consumers in the upper canopy of various Hunter ceiling fans. It consisted of a receiver and a three button fan/light remote control device. The recalled units sold for $45 nationwide at home improvement centers from November 16, 1993 through March 30, 1994. The units can be identified by the model and serial number that are located on a name plate on top of the unit's receiver. The serial numbers for the affected units run sequentially from #029936 to #051679.PROBLEM: The receiver's exterior antenna, which is mounted in the ceiling fixture may present a shock hazard. Although the antenna is insulated, consumers may receive a shock if they touch the bare end of the antenna.WHAT TO DO: Consumers who own one of these remotes should contact Hunter at (901) 743-1360 for instructions on how to disconnect the fan and how to return the antenna to Hunter. Consumers will be mailed a new remote control free of charge.Washington, DC -- CPSC, the Hunter Fan Company of Memphis, TN, is voluntarily recalling 6,865 remote controls, model number 22788 for their ceiling fans. Due to a production error, the remote's exterior antenna may present a shock hazard to consumers. Although the antenna is insulated, consumers may receive a shock if they touch the antenna's exposed end. The remote control was a separately sold accessory that had a receiver installed by consumers in the upper canopy of the ceiling fixture of various Hunter ceiling fans. Recalled units sold for $45 nationwide in home improvement centers from November 16, 1993 through March 30, 1994. The remotes can be identified by the model and serial numbers that are located on a name plate on top of the unit's receiver. The serial numbers for these units run sequentially from 029936 to 051679.Consumers who own one of these remotes should contact Hunter at (901) 743-1360 for instructions on how to disconnect the fan and return the antenna to Hunter. Consumers will be mailed a new remote control free of charge.CPSC learned of this problem when Hunter Fan Company reported that it had received one complaint from a consumer who had detected that the antenna was energized. No injury was reported.CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. Its objective is to reduce the estimated 28.6 million injuries and 21,700 deaths associated each year with about 15,000 different consumer products under CPSC jurisdiction
June 2, 1994 Release # 94-083A PRODUCT: Approximately 8,000 International Express Manufacturing (IEM) high gloss, tubular metal frame bunk beds distributed from June 1992 through December 1992 in retail stores nationwide. The models affected are: model 504 twin-size over full-size, model 508 twin-size/twin-size and model 510 twin/full futon bunk bed. IEM beds have a gold sticker on the head or footboard that say "IEM" and "International Express Mfg." PROBLEM: The bunk beds may collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Look for a gold IEM sticker on the head/footboard or contact the retailer for information. Stop using affected beds immediately. Consumers with affected IEM beds should discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC, International Express Manufacturing (IEM), Commerce, California, is voluntarily offering a repair or replacement of certain children's tubular metal frame bunk beds. The upper level can fall causing the bunk bed to collapse. Collapse of the top bunk could result in injury to an occupant on the bed. IEM has been notified by the CPSC of 10 reports of beds breaking, including two reported injuries. Approximately 8,000 affected bunk beds were distributed from June 1992 through December 1992 in retail stores nationwide. The beds were sold for approximately $139 to $199 each, excluding the mattresses. The affected beds distributed in 1992 include: the model 504 twin over full bunk bed, model 508 twin/twin, and model 510 twin/full futon bunk beds. The beds have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The glossy painted frame will be either red, blue, white or black. IEM beds have a gold sticker on the head or footboard that say "IEM" and "International Express Mfg." Consumers should immediately stop using the affected beds as bunk beds. To determine if you have an IEM bed, look for the gold sticker or contact the retailer for information. Consumers with affected IEM beds should discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.The CPSC is continuing to investigate importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 500 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the welds. Consumers should stop using damaged bunkbeds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigation, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing or speech or hearing impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
June 1, 1994 Release # 94-087 PRODUCT: Approximately 930 C-shaped tubular metal frame bunkbeds distributed to stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware by World Imports Ltd. from August 1992 through October 1993. The beds are models 02-2332 (red), 02-2343 (white), 02-2354 (blue), and 02-2365 (black). The bed uses a twin-size mattress on the top and a full-size mattress on the bottom. The beds have "C" shaped headboard and footboard frames. World Imports' other beds are not a part of this recall.PROBLEM: These "C" beds may unexpectedly collapse. People in the beds could be injured by the falling upper bunk. CPSC is investigating the collapse of similar beds imported, manufactured or sold by others.WHAT TO DO: Stop using the bed. Call World Imports Ltd. toll-free number at 800-486-4710 weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern time) for a free corner kit designed to reinforce the bed and prevent collapse.WASHINGTON, DC - World Imports Ltd., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, CPSC, is voluntarily providing free cornerkits to reinforce approximately 930 of their twin/full-size C-shaped children's bunkbeds. The beds were distributed to stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware from August 1992 through October 1993. The models needing the free corner kits are: 02-2332 (red), 02-2343 (white), 02-2354 (blue), and 02-2365 (black). The beds use twin-size mattresses on the top bunks and full-size mattresses on the bottoms. They have "C" shaped headboard and footboard frames. No other World Imports Ltd. beds need the free corner kit.The beds needing the corner kit can be identified by the following: - the head and foot end frames are designed in a "C" shape, - there is a partial guard rail on each long side of the upper bunk, - the upper bunk on the beds could fall unexpectedly after squeaking or creaking, - a gold "Warning" label is located on the top of the C- shaped end frame at the head or foot of the top bed. World Imports Ltd. has received approximately 35 reports of their"C" beds collapsing with no reported injuries.Any consumer who has one of these beds should immediately stop using the bed. Then call World Imports Ltd. toll-free number at 800-486-4710, weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern time). World Imports Ltd. will provide consumers free corner kits that consumers can install designed to reinforce the bed and prevent collapse.The CPSC is continuing to investigate importers, manufacturers, and retailers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 500 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the welds. Consumers should stop using damaged bunkbeds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigation, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunk beds. A teletypewriter for the hearing or speech impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
June 1, 1994 Release # 94-086 PRODUCT: Approximately 8,600 MPC Trading Company high-gloss, tubular metal frame bunk beds. The recalled beds include the model 3013 twin-size over full-size and the model 3012 twin-size/twin-size bunk beds. The beds were imported from Taiwan and sold to retail stores and distributors in California from December 1991 through February 1993. PROBLEM: The bunk beds may collapse during use. Bed occupants may be injured by the falling upper bunk. WHAT TO DO: Immediately stop using the recalled beds. To determine if you have an MPC bed, contact the retailer. Retail stores and distributors who purchased the recalled beds from MPC have already been contacted by CPSC. Retail stores will provide consumers with either a repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions can call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772. WASHINGTON, DC - CPSC today announced a recall of tubular metal bunk beds imported and distributed by the MPC Trading Company, El Monte, California. The upper bed can fall unexpectedly, causing the bunk bed to collapse. Collapse of the top bunk could result in injury to a person in the bed. MPC Trading Company is currently out of business and the owners of the company are believed to have left the country. Information obtained by CPSC indicates that MPC customers have returned approximately 300 bunk beds due to weld failures or other defects. In addition, CPSC has received four reports of MPC metal bunk beds collapsing; at least one person was injured. Approximately 8,600 affected beds were imported from Taiwan and sold to retail stores and distributors in California from December 1991 through February 1993. The affected beds include the models 3013 twin-size over full-size, and 3012 twin/twin bunk beds. The beds have metal frames made of hollow painted tubes. The glossy painted frames are red, blue, black or white.Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bunk beds. To determine if you have an MPC bed, contact the retailer. Retail stores and distributors who purchased the affected beds have already been contacted by CPSC. Retailers will provide consumers with either a repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions can call the CPSC toll- free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772.CPSC is continuing to investigate importers and manufacturers of metal bunk beds that may present a similar risk of collapsing. To date, firms have received over 500 complaints of defective bunk beds industry-wide. CPSC urges consumers to inspect all eight mattress support corners of all metal bunk beds for breaks or cracks in the paint and metal around the welds. Consumers should stop using damaged bunkbeds and contact the retailer, manufacturer, or importer. To assist CPSC in its investigation, consumers are urged to call the CPSC toll-free hotline weekdays at (800) 638-2772 to report incidents or injuries involving metal bunkbeds. A teletypewriter for the hearing impaired is available at (301) 595-7054
MAY 31, 1994 Release # 94-084 PRODUCT: Approximately 12,000 "Surprise Party Time Balls" imported from Taiwan by Toysmith. The balls contain seven to ten trinket toys. Some of the balls also include a sealed clear plastic packet containing several blue and white or green capsules. Each ball is three-inches in diameter. Each ball is wrapped in multi-colored crepe paper. Some of the trinket toys inside the balls may include nylon cord friendship bracelets and rings, paper packets of dinosaurs and monsters, several round reflectors, animal shapes, chess pieces, and plastic cartoon faces. The balls were sold in boxes labeled in part: "SURPRISE PARTY TIME BALL *** SMALL PARTS INSIDE THE BALL NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS *** MADE IN TAIWAN." A sticker on the ball reads "MADE IN TAIWAN." The balls were sold nationwide from January 1991 through May 1994.PROBLEM: The capsules inside the balls can easily pull apart or crumble when pressed, exposing a white hard granular substance. The Monroe County, New York, Public Safety Laboratory, at the request of the Monroe County Health Department, established that the contents of the capsules were not drugs and there is no indication that the material is hazardous. While the capsules are not believed to be hazardous, the appearance of look-alike-drugs in a child's toy is inappropriate.WHAT TO DO: Return the balls to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Toysmith at (206) 395-3644.WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Toysmith, Kent, Washington, is voluntarily recalling 12,000 "Surprise Party Time Balls" because some of the toys contain look-alike-drug capsules. All of the balls contain 7 to 10 trinket toys. Some of the balls include a sealed clear plastic packet containing several blue and white, or green gelatin capsules similar to pharmaceutical products. The capsules can easily pull apart or crumble when pressed and contain a white hard granular substance. Extensive tests conducted by the Monroe County, New York, Public Safety Laboratory, at the request of the Monroe County Health Department, established that the contents of the capsules were not drugs and there is no indication that the material is hazardous. While the capsules are not believed to be hazardous, the appearance of look-alike-drugs in a child's toy is inappropriate. The issue of the capsules in the balls was brought to CPSC's attention by Judy Braiman, President, Empire State Consumer Association, Rochester, New York. Each ball is approximately three-inches in diameter and consists of a clear or possibly black plastic ball that separates in half. The ball is wrapped in multi-colored crepe paper with a plastic shrink wrap cover. A sticker label on the ball reads "MADE IN TAIWAN." Some of the trinket toys inside the balls may include a nylon cord friendship bracelet and ring, a paper packet of dinosaurs and monsters, several round reflectors, animal shapes, chess pieces, and plastic cartoon faces. The balls are sold in boxes labeled in part: "SURPRISE PARTY TIME BALL * * * SMALL PARTS INSIDE THE BALL NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS * * * MADE IN TAIWAN."The balls were sold nationwide from January 1991 through May 1994. The balls sold for $1.75. They were imported from Taiwan by Toysmith, located at 6250 South 196th Street, Kent, Washington.Consumers should return the "Surprise Party Time Balls" to the store where purchased for a refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Toysmith at (206)395-3644.<br />Neither CPSC nor Toysmith is aware of any injuries involving the balls. This voluntary recall is being conducted to alert consumers to the look-alike-drug capsules inside some of the balls. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction
May 26, 1994 Release # 94-082 PRODUCT: 7,000 blister packs each containing four pairs of "Candy Filled Funglasses" distributed by Sansom, Inc. The funglasses were sold nationwide by Lionel Leisure stores and other retail toy stores from January 1993 through December 1993. PROBLEM: The funglass frames are made of 7/8 inch clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off presenting a choking hazard to children under the age of three. WHAT TO DO: Take the funglasses away from young children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores, which have gone out of business, may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased for a refund or mailed to Sansom. Sansom, Incorporated's address is 1530 Locust Street, #15F, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Tim Rolland at (800) 776-4386. WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sansom, Inc., Philadelphia, PA, is voluntarily recalling 7,000 blister packs containing four "Candy Filled Funglasses," model number 180. These blister packs were mistakenly labeled as "SAFE FOR ALL AGES." During routine CPSC testing, the end caps separated from the funglasses presenting potential choking hazards to young children under the age of three. The sunglass frames are made from 7/8" clear plastic tubing and are filled with candy beads. At each end of each tube is a white cap that may easily come off. The label on the blister pack in part reads: "4-PIECE PARTY PACK, Fun-Time™, DISTRIBUTED BY SANSOM, INC., . . . ASSEMBLED IN MEXICO." The funglasses were distributed nationwide at Lionel Leisure Stores and other retail toy stores from January 1993 through December 1993. The funglasses sold for $2.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the funglasses away from children under the age of three immediately. Funglasses purchased from Lionel Leisure stores may be discarded or mailed to Sansom for a refund including postage. Funglasses purchased from other retail toy stores may be returned where purchased or mailed to Sansom for a refund. The address for Sansom, Inc. is 1530 Locust Street, #15F, Philadelphia, PA 19102. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact Tim Rolland toll- free at: (800) 776-4386. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury to children under the age of three. The new version of the funglasses, which is currently on the market, is labeled for "Ages 3 and Up" and carries a warning about the small parts contained in the product. The incorrectly labeled funglasses were identified by U.S. Customs in Eagle Pass, TX during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction
May 24, 1994 Release # 94-081 PRODUCT: 8,219 Troll Associates, Incorporated's "Basic Skills Puzzle Sets," and "Wooden Pegged Puzzle Sets." Each set consists of 4 puzzles. The puzzles are labeled: "Hatch-A- Chick," Pretty Posies," "Wacky Creatures," "Animals Friends Train," "Learning World," "On-the-Go," "My Home," and "Animal Friends." The puzzles were sold nationwide through the Learn and Play" mail order catalog from January 1992 through December 1993. PROBLEM: During routine CPSC testing, red plastic pegs attached to each puzzle piece separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. WHAT TO DO: Consumers should immediately take the puzzles away from young children and return the puzzles to Troll Associates, 4600 Pleasant Hill Road, Memphis, TN 38118 for a refund or free replacement puzzles and reimbursement of all shipping and handling costs. Consumers with questions about this recall may call (800) 942-0781. WASHINGTON, DC -- CPSC, Troll Associates, Inc., Mahwah, NJ is voluntarily recalling 8,219 "Basic Skills Puzzle Set," model QB448, and "Wooden Pegged Puzzle Set," model QP340. During routine CPSC testing, red plastic pegs attached to each puzzle piece separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children. The Basic Skills Puzzle Set consists of four wooden puzzles packaged in a cardboard box. The puzzles measure 11 inches by three inches and are labeled as "Hatch-A-Chick," "Pretty Posies," "Wacky Creatures," and "Animals Friends Train." Each puzzle consists of four or five pieces with a red plastic peg attached to each piece. The pegs are used to lift-out puzzle pieces. The labels on the box and puzzles in part read: " 1993 Troll Associates . . . Made in Taiwan." The Wooden Pegged Puzzle Set also consists of four wooden puzzles packaged in a cardboard box. The puzzles measure 11- inches by 8-« inches and are labeled as "Learning World," "On- the-Go," "My Home," and "Animal Friends." Each puzzle consists of eight or nine pieces with a red plastic peg attached to each piece. The pegs are used to lift-out puzzle pieces. The labels on the box and puzzles in part read: " 1992 Troll Associates . . . Made in Taiwan." The puzzles were sold nationwide through Troll Associates' mail order catalog "Learn and Play" from January 1992 through December 1993. The Basic Skills Puzzle Set sold for $14.95, and the Wooden Pegged Puzzle Set sold for $29.95. Consumers should immediately take the puzzles away from young children and return the puzzles to Troll Associates, 4600 Pleasant Hill Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118 for a refund or free replacement puzzles and reimbursement of all shipping and handling costs. Consumers who have questions about this recall may contact the Customer Service Department of the Learn and Play catalog toll-free at: (800) 942-0781. Neither CPSC nor Troll is aware of any injuries involving the puzzles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified by CPSC during a routine inspection of the firm. CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within CPSC's jurisdiction