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All product recalls affecting Vermont.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Vermont in the distribution area.
July 15, 1991 Release # 91-094 Pacifier Recall WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Luv n' Care Ltd. of Monroe, LA, is voluntarily recalling 620,512 pacifiers because they failed to meet CPSC's mandatory safety requirements for pacifiers. These failures included nipples coming off when tested by CPSC, and the lack of the required warning statement, "Warning-Do Not Tie Pacifier Around Child's Neck as it Presents a Strangulation Danger" on the packaging's main panel. Pacifiers affected by this recall include model numbers: G24, P8, P24, P20, P20/2, P21, P22, P25, P26, P27, P42, P43, P45, P46, P47, and P52. On the outside surface of the pacifier shields are the words "Luv n' Care." Balloons, animal characters, or trains may also be printed on the pacifier shields. These pacifiers have a small unmoveable loop on the end instead of a handle. Some models come with a hard plastic protective cover. Pacifiers with a large moveable loop handle are not being recalled except for the P8 pacifier which has a round white shield that has no printed decorations on it. These pacifiers were sold nationwide from January 1990 to April 1991 and sold for between $.79 and $2.00 each. They were sold in retail chains, discount stores, catalog outlets, and toy stores where infant items were sold, including Eckerd Drugs, J.C. Penney and K-mart stores. The pacifiers were made and distributed by Luv n' Care. Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from babies and young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact the Consumer Relations Department, Luv n' Care at (318) 388-4916. CPSC learned about these potentially hazardous pacifiers through consumer complaints received by the agency. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction. Each year these products are involved in an estimated 28.5 million injuries and 21,600 deaths
July 8, 1991 Release # 91-092 Scenique Toys, Inc. Recalls Teething Wheel WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Scenique Toys, Inc., San Francisco, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,250 "Teething Wheel" teethers, model number SIL/893. When CPSC tested the Teething Wheel in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the dumbbell-shaped pieces positioned inside the wheel separated in half, creating small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The Teething Wheel consists of a white four-inch diameter ring; and four two-inch dumbbell-shaped pieces colored red, blue, green and yellow that are positioned through a clear plastic disk in the middle of the white ring. The clear plastic disk is embossed with the words "MADE IN CHINA." A label on the box reads "Produced By SCENIQUE TOYS INC., 645 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA, 94107, USA, Made in China." The Teething Wheel, imported by Scenique Toys, Inc., was sold nationwide from February 1990 to July 1990 through various retail stores for an average retail price of $4.99 each. The CPSC and the company are aware of one non-injury incident involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of any future injuries. The potentially hazardous Teething Wheel was identified during a follow-up to a consumer complaint made to CPSC. Consumers are urged to take the Teething Wheel away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or they may mail the product to Scenique Toys, Inc., 645 Harrison Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may call the firm at 415-777-1188. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
July 1, 1991 Release # 91-090 E. Fomil and Sons, Inc. Recalls Comic Zoo Animals And Magic Milk and Juice Bottles Due To Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), E. Fomil and Sons, Inc., Burlingame, CA is voluntarily recalling approximately 31,000 units of the combined toys, "Comic Zoo Animals," item number 31170, and "Magic Milk and Juice Bottles," item number 1703. The toys present small parts which pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The Comic Zoo Animals package consists of six small (less than three inches) plastic zoo animals: a blue horse, a peach donkey, a yellow lion, a pink turtle, a peach giraffe, and a brown hippo. The blister card package is labeled in part: "Comic Zoo Animals, EFS BURLINGAME, CA 94010; MADE IN CHINA." The pink turtle is a small part. The Magic Milk and Juice Bottles package consists of two plastic bottles one with disappearing milk and the other with disappearing juice. When the bottles are tilted upside down the fluids disappear. The bottles measure approximately 3-3/4 inches tall and one inch in diameter. The blister card package is labeled in part: "Magic Milk and Juice Bottles . . . EFS BURLINGAME, CA 94010, MADE IN HONG KONG." The bottles' nipples are small parts. The toys were sold in a variety of retail stores in the states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Washington from January 1990 through December 1990 at prices ranging from $1.49 to $1.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toys. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Oakland during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs Service surveillance program. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may call E. Fomil and Sons, Inc., at 1-800-248-8697. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
June 24, 1991 Release # 91-087 Low return rate prompts second notice: Toastmaster Toasters Recalled Because Of Potential Fire, Burn, And Shock Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Because of a low return rate after the first recall notice a year ago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Toastmaster Inc. of Columbia, MO, are renewing their warning to owners of Toastmaster Model D126T electric toasters. Some toasters have a defective switch that could allow the heating elements to continue operating after the toasting cycle which may create a fire, contact burn, or severe electric shock hazard. Only seven percent of the potentially 8,857 hazardous toasters have been returned in the past year. Toastmaster said its Model D126T electric toaster features a chrome case with a black-and-silver nameplate. The Toastmaster brand name appears on the lower right-hand corner of each appliance. Manufactured in April, May and June of 1989, the toasters sold nationwide between $30 and $35 each. Consumers should check the crumb tray at the bottom of the toaster for the D126T model number and a five letter and digit date code running from EL101 through EL158. While there have been no reports of injuries or fires to date as a result of switch failure, the company is replacing these toasters because of the defective hazard posed by the switch. No other Toastmaster toasters or products are involved in the recall. Consumers having the affected toasters should unplug the appliance and contact the company for instructions on returning the unit for a new toaster. Consumers may call Toastmaster toll-free at 1-800-527-3069 or write Operations Manager, Toastmaster Inc., Second and Vine Streets, Boonville, MO 65233. CPSC learned about the defective toasters in a report provided by Toastmaster. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
June 20, 1991 Release # 91-086 McCrory Corporation Recalls Funny Zig-Zag Copter And Wind-Up Circus Wagon WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), McCrory Corporation, York, PA is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,800 "Funny Zig-Zag Copter" toys, item number THK3309 (model number 832X12A) and 1,500 "Wind-Up Circus Wagon" toys, item number THK4766 (model number 9026W). When CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, small parts separated posing a potential choking hazard for young children. The "Funny Zig-Zag Copter" is a toy helicopter that has a propeller, a rotor, two wheels and is activated by a wind-up key located on the left side. The helicopter comes in an array of colors (yellow, blue, red) with a sticker of a clown in the cockpit. On both sides of the helicopter is a sticker that reads "Funny Circus." The wheels from the helicopter separated during CPSC testing creating a small parts hazard with this toy. The "Wind-Up Circus Wagon" consists of a four-wheeled carriage towed by a pony with decals on both sides that have a picture of a clown and the word "CIRCUS", a kitten with moveable arms playing a saxophone that makes a toot-toot sound, a little bear playing cymbals in beat with the saxophone, a monkey riding a giraffe, and a wind-up turn-key that activates the wagon when the switch located on the back of the wagon is turned on. The label located underneath the toy's box reads in part "Made in China Expressly for YDC, York, PA 17402." The saxophone, cymbals, arms, and hats separated during CPSC testing, creating a small parts hazard with this toy. The Wind-Up Circus Wagon imported by McCrory Corporation, was sold nationwide by Bargain Time, Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T. G. and Y., Silver, Kittinger, Newberry, G. C. Murphy stores and some independent variety stores from January 1, 1988 through December 21, 1990 and sold for $4.99 each. The Zig-Zag Copter, imported by McCrory Corporation, was sold nationwide by Bargain Times, Britts, Elmore, McCrory, H.L. Green, Kress, McClellan, T. G. and Y., Silver, Kittinger, Newberry, G. C. Murphy stores and some independent variety stores from January 1, 1983 through December 21, 1990 and sold for $1.99 each.Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact McCrory Corporation toll free at 1-800-284-3704. Neither the CPSC nor McCrory Corporation is aware of any injuries involving these products. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Los Angeles during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program.The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
June 20, 1991 Release # 91-085 Star Sales Company Recalls Teddy Pet With Cassette WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Star Sales Company, Knoxville, TN today announced a voluntary recall of its Teddy Pet With Cassette #3851 because the bear could catch on fire due to inadequate insulation around the wires within the teddy bear. The company sold 1,015 units of the Teddy Pet With Cassette nationwide since 1986. No injuries have been reported. The Ohio State Fire Marshall's Office reported to CPSC one fire incident with this teddy bear resulting in property damage only. This item is a 12-inch tall battery-operated animated brown and white teddy bear which has moving eyes, ears and mouth and produces sounds by means of an audio tape. A tag attached to the back lists the code "HS-703." Consumers who have this Teddy Pet With Cassette should discontinue use and return it to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers may also call Star Sales Company at its toll-free number, 1-800-347-9494, for instructions on returning the product. The recall is being announced as part of CPSC's mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
June 19, 1991 Release # 91-084 WASHINGTON, DC--In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Lam Lighting Systems, Inc., Wakefield, MA today announced the further recall of 829 Luxxtra 1800 and 2400 Series 250 Watt Metal Halide Lighting Fixtures, sold and installed from 1980 to November 1990. The company reports that the extreme temperatures generated by the metal halide lamps could cause severe distortion or deformation of the light fixture's socket to stem attachment hardware. As a result, the lamp housing can separate and fall from the stem attachment. Any person struck by the falling lamp housing could sustain severe head or bodily injuries. Fifteen light fixtures have reportedly fallen from the ceilings of buildings from August 1988 to March 1990. These incidents occurred in New Jersey, Michigan, and Arkansas. These metal halide light fixtures were installed nationwide primarily in commercial office buildings, public and university libraries, and in athletic facilities such as school gymnasiums and indoor swimming pools. The incidents occurred after fixtures were in use from one to five years. Though no injuries have been reported, the company believes that some of 829 unlocated light fixtures may be defective and could eventually fall. A total of 5,514 halide light fixtures were initially recalled in August 1990. As a result, 4,685 fixtures have either been located and corrected or found to be no longer in use. Despite the company's repeated efforts to find and correct all installed light fixtures, 829 light fixtures remain unaccounted for. Lam Lighting Systems, Inc. requests any unidentified contractor or distributor who may know the location of light fixtures which have not already been corrected, to contact the company. Any owner or end user who may have uncorrected light fixtures should call the company at (800) 732-5213 ext 123, or write to: Safety Cable Repair Kit, Lam Lighting Systems, Inc., 2930 South Fairview Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704. The CPSC is issuing this warning as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
June 18, 1991 Release # 91-083 Remco Baby, Inc. Recalls Roll Back Wheel Toy WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Remco Baby, Inc., New York, NY is voluntarily recalling approximately 118,240 "Roll Back Wheel" toys, model number B356. When CPSC tested the toy in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, small chips separated from the spokes of the toys creating small parts which pose a potential aspiration hazard for young children. The "Roll Back Wheel" is a ferris wheel with Muppet Babies' Kermit the Frog suspended in the middle. The wheel consists of two blue hard plastic spoked wheels that are approximately eight inches round. Upon rolling the wheel forward, it makes a rattle sound and automatically rolls backward. A label printed on the back of Kermit's head reads "ha! 1989, REMCO BABY INC., N.Y., MADE IN CHINA." The toy, imported by Remco Baby, Inc., was sold nationwide from January 1989 through December 1990 at various retail stores for $9.00 each. Some of the retail stores where the toy was sold are Ames Discount Stores, Inc., Rose's Stores, Inc., and Sears, Roebuck and Co. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury associated with the small chips that separated from the spokes of the toy. The potentially hazardous toy was identified at the Port of Newark during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs import surveillance program. Consumers are urged to take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund or they may mail the product to Remco Baby, Inc., 1107 Broadway, New York, NY 10018 for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may call Remco Baby, Inc. at 1-212-675-3227. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 30, 1991 Release # 91-079 TDT Toy Company Recalls Plastic Telephones Because Of Potential Choking Hazards WASHINGTON, DC -- TDT Toy Company of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling its toy Bear Ringing Phone #821, Clown Ringing Phone #824, and Panda Ringing Phone #825 because these toys may pose a fatal choking hazard for young children due to small parts. The plastic toy telephones, sold nationwide prior to August 1990, failed use and abuse testing conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 2,454 affected Bear, Clown, and Panda telephones were sold. This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the CPSC. The battery operated toy phones consist of a colorful bear, clown, or panda shaped plastic figure in which a square telephone-like push button pad is mounted. Each figure has its right hand and arm extended to hold a bright red handset which is connected by a plastic cord to the base of the toy. The head of the figure moves up and down and the eyes light up when the buttons are pushed and a ringing sound is generated. Each of the figures has a bow tie as part of the head/neck design. These telephones were imported from Taiwan and distributed by TDT. The phones sold for under $7.00 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these toy phones. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact the TDT Toy Company at (213) 687-3547 or write TDT Toy Company, 310 Boyd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. The potentially hazardous toys were identified during an inspection of the firm conducted as a result of previous violations. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 30, 1991 Release # 91-080 Explosion Hazard Of Fire Extinguishers Prompts American LaFrance And BECO Recall WASHINGTON, DC -- Two models of American LaFrance fire extinguishers and one model of BECO fire extinguishers, which were manufactured from May 1985 through December 1985, are being recalled by Badger-Powhatan of Charlottesville, VA in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The plastic valve and nozzle assembly of the three models of fire extinguishers could blow off with enough force to cause serious injury, due to a defect in the threads connecting the nozzle assembly to the red cannister. Badger-Powhatan has received reports of 100 explosion incidents. While there have been only three injuries reported by the manufacturer, there have been several incidents in which the nozzle assembly blew off with sufficient force to imbed it in a wall or ceiling. Approximately 84,000 American LaFrance and BECO fire extinguishers, models P-250MA and P-275RA, are being recalled. The model numbers and serial numbers of these recalled extinguishers are printed on the cannister label and include the following: American LaFrance Serial Numbers Model P-250MA FS024000 through FS087500 FZ650001 through FZ656500 Model P-275RA FS834501 through FS836000 FZ638001 through FZ647500 BECO Model P-250MA FM947501 through FM949500 FZ780001 through FZ781500 The fire extinguishers were sold nationwide in retail stores for approximately $9 to $15 each, or were installed by contractors and manufacturers in buildings, boats, or mobile homes. Badger-Powhatan advises its customers to check all American LaFrance and BECO fire extinguishers for the model numbers and serial numbers identified above. Consumers are cautioned to handle the fire extinguisher carefully with the nozzle assembly pointing to the ground and return it to the nearest authorized American LaFrance or BECO distributor. For the location of the nearest distributor, consumers may call Badger-Powhatan at 1-800-922-3499 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). A free replacement fire extinguisher will be given to consumers by the American LaFrance or BECO distributor in exchange for any recalled extinguishers. CPSC learned of the fire extinguisher problem from Georgia Fire Department personnel, who reported five explosion incidents involving the defective models. The CPSC is announcing this recall program as part of itsmission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 29, 1991 Release # 91-076 Stuffed Bunnies Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Associated Merchandising Corporation (AMC) of New York, NY is voluntarily recalling 5,580 "Best Friends" stuffed toys because each of the bunny's ears has a plastic strip insert with sharp points. These points may become exposed during use, posing a risk of a laceration injury to infants and young children. The ultra-soft, silk-like stuffed bunnies are off-white with a sewn-on romper outfit in either green, yellow, pink, or blue. Each outfit has an orange carrot on the bunny's chest. The bunnies come in nine-inch and twelve-inch sizes. Attached to each bunny is a registration label which states in part: "Manufacturer: Anima Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 92, Inchon, Korea...Made in Korea." The bunnies, which were imported by AMC from Korea, were distributed nationwide in January and February 1991. The nine- inch bunnies sold for approximately $10.00 each and the twelve- inch bunnies sold for approximately $20.00 each. The AMC reported the potential problem to the CPSC. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving these bunnies. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these bunnies away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact AMC at (212) 536-4732. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety
May 29, 1991 Release # 91-078 Nylint Corporation Recalls Thomas The Tank Engine Toys WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nylint Corporation, Rockford, IL is voluntarily recalling approximately 5,800 units of the "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Push-A-Long Train," model number 8841 and "Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends Shape Sorter Pull Toy," model number 8809. When CPSC tested the toys in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the gray pegs on the side rods and the red latch on the back of the engine doors separated from both the "Push-A-Long Train" and the "Shape Sorter Pull Toy" while the black hitches connecting two cars separated only from the "Push-A-Long Train." All of these pieces are small parts that could present potential choking or aspiration hazards for young children. The Push-A-Long Train consists of one Thomas the Tank Engine with two passenger cars, Annie and Clarabel. The Thomas the Tank Engine is a hard plastic blue toy which is approximately five and one-quarter inches tall, nine inches wide, and nine and one-half inches long; the body of the engine includes pictures of two engineers in the cab and has various colored components. The engine cab is a "shape sorter" with six different colored shapes (red, green, yellow, blue, white, orange). The removable black lid and the rear roof each has three holes carved in them to correspond with the shapes. A blue door with a red latch at the back of the engine provides easy access to the shapes. The Annie and Clarabel brown passenger cars stand approximately six inches tall, four and one-half inches wide, and 10 inches long; and, each car is identified by a name, either Annie or Clarabel. The label printed on the toy's box and underneath each toy reads in part "Manufactured in China Under License to Nylint Corp., Rockford, IL 61104-5491 USA." The Shape Sorter Pull Toy consists only of an engine which is identical in description to the Thomas the Tank Engine included with the Push-A-Long Train, with the exception that a five-inch red cord with a blue pull ring is attached to the front of the engine. The label printed on the toy's box and underneath the toy reads in part "Manufactured in China Under License to Nylint Corp., Rockford, IL 61104-5491 USA." The toys, imported by Nylint Corporation, were sold throughout the United States in various retail stores from January 1990 to October 1990. The trains sold for $19.99 and the shape sorters sold for $9.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The potentially hazardous toys were identified at the Port of Chicago during a joint CPSC/U.S. Customs surveillance program. Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund, or they may mail the product to Nylint Corporation, 1800 Sixteenth Ave., Rockford, IL 61101 for a full refund of the purchase price and shipping costs. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Nylint Corporation toll free at 1-800-397-8697. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 28, 1991 Release # 91-077 Harco, Inc. Recalls Rescue Truck WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Harco, Inc., Tuscaloosa, AL is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,100 units of the "Rescue Truck" friction toys, model number 8115. When CPSC tested the trucks in accordance with regulations under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, the truck wheels and rims separated and are small parts that pose a potential choking hazard for young children. The trucks are sold in three styles: a red fire truck, a blue police truck, and a white ambulance. Each vehicle is made of hard plastic and has a bear as the driver whose head nods back and forth when in motion. The trucks have yellow wheels with white rims and the friction on the rear wheels gives the trucks power to move. The license plate on the front bumpers bears the number 8115. The trucks measure four and one-half inches long, three inches wide, and three and one-half inches high. A label on the box reads "1987 Action Toys Co. Ltd. . . . Made in China." The statement "Action Toys, Made in China," is embossed in the bottom of the trucks. The trucks were sold in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi at Harco Drug Stores from September 1990 to April 1991 for approximately $4.99 each. Neither the CPSC nor the company is aware of any injuries involving this product. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers are urged to take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. For more information about this recall, consumers may call the firm at 1-800-477-9138. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 22, 1991 Release # 91-075 Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint Kits Recalled WASHINGTON, DC -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polymerics, Inc. of Waltham, MA is voluntarily recalling approximately 700,000 paint kits because the paint on the wooden handles of the brushes sold with the kits contains excess lead. Children's products which contain paint with lead in excess of 0.06 percent by weight are banned by CPSC regulations. The Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint kits come with three small containers of paint in various colors and a four-inch paint brush with a yellow handle. The display card shows older children wearing painted denim outfits, and the brightly colored card reads in part: "Jumpin' Jeans Denim Paint - Dazzle on Denim - Easy to be Creative and Paint." The paints included in these kits do not contain lead; only the brush handles contain lead. This corrective action does not involve any other Polymerics products. Each kit sold for prices ranging from $5.00 to $6.99 and was distributed nationwide from January 1990 through January 1991.Consumers are urged to discontinue use of the paint brushes and return them and all remaining kit materials to the retailer where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price. Consumers who have questions about this recall should call Polymerics, Inc. toll-free at 800-458-7010. In Massachusetts, call 617-891-5848. The company reported the potential problem to the CPSC. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 22, 1991 Release # 91-074 Kmart Recalling Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner Washington, DC -- Kmart, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling an estimated 18,000 Gift Gallery Potpourri Burners, Item #20-00-21, which sold for $5.97 at Kmart stores from September 1990 through February 1991. The tealight candle, which is sold with the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner, burns too hot and may pose a risk of fire. The firm reports one incident where the tealight of the product was difficult to extinguish. No property damage or injury was reported. Consumers should return the Gift Gallery Potpourri Burner to any Kmart store for a full refund. This product was available in one color: cream with strawberries on a vine. The CPSC is announcing this recall as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks associated with consumer products
May 17, 1991 Release # 91-070 WASHINGTON, DC -- The Thermos Company, of Freeport, IL, announced that, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it will voluntarily replace the regulator and hose assembly on certain Thermos brand gas barbecue grills because of a possible fire hazard. Thermos said that a small percentage of the assembly units supplied by Marshall Gas Controls, Inc., of San Marcos, TX, could leak gas and cause a fire. Thermos discovered the potential leak on the regulator and reported its discovery to the CPSC. The leaking regulators were part of a lot that may have been used to manufacture approximately 130,000 Thermos grills shipped to various locations in the United States between January 24 and March 22, 1991. There have been no reported incidents or injuries involving the regulator on these grills. Grills that may be involved in this replacement program have serial numbers ending in either A1, B1 or C1. Consumers can find the serial number by checking the base of their grill near the wheels (see drawing). Side burner grill models and grills having regulators with a red inspection mark on top of the regulator are not affected. Consumers who have purchased an affected model should contact Char-Broil, which bought the Thermos grill business, at 1-800-241-7548 and provide their name and address and the serial number of the grill. A replacement regulator and hose assembly will be shipped via overnight mail at no charge. The CPSC's mission is to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction
May 16, 1991 Release # 91-067 Children's Laundry Hampers May Present Severe Laceration Hazard Washington, DC -- The "Dirty Dunk" and "Dirty Dunk, Jr." children's laundry hampers manufactured by Charlico, Inc., of Dallas, TX, may present a severe laceration hazard. Both of these products consist of a laundry basket attached to a backboard in the form of a basketball hoop and basket. The Dirty Dunk is mounted to an interior door with S-shaped hooks and a mounting bracket. The Dirty Dunk, Jr. is hung on an interior door with S-shaped hooks and plastic chain. The S-shaped hooks of either product could bend when partially loaded with clothes, and permit the unit to fall from the door and hit the user, typically a child. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) learned of the problem with the laundry hampers from a consumer complaint. The CPSC is aware of three incidents resulting from Dirty Dunks separating and falling from the S-shaped hooks. A five year-old boy suffered a fractured finger and a laceration requiring seven stitches. A three year-old boy suffered a partial amputation of a finger. An adult was struck on the back of the head while removing clothes from the hamper. Approximately 120,000 Dirty Dunks with defective S-shaped (white-colored) hooks were sold between June 1988 and March 1989. Approximately 20,000 Dirty Dunk, Jrs. with defective S-shaped (white-colored) hooks were sold between June 1989 and December 1989. Charlico discontinued the use of the white-colored hooks in March 1989, and thereafter, used stronger, orange-colored hooks. Because Charlico, Inc. has recently gone out of business, it is not recalling or repairing the product. Any consumer who has a Dirty Dunk or a Dirty Dunk, Jr. with white-colored S-shaped hooks should immediately stop using the product and (1) either destroy and discard the unit, or (2) replace the white S-shaped hooks with substantially stronger S-shaped hooks. This kind of product is generally available at hardware stores. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety, and is issuing this warning as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. Some 15,000 kinds of products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 14, 1991 Release # 91-065 Safety Recall Announced For Exer-Climber, Promo-Stepper WASHINGTON, DC -- Dynamic Classics, Ltd. of Saddlebrook, NJ, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a free retrofit program for its spring exerciser called either the "Exer-Climber" or the "Promo- Stepper." The springs of some 35,000 exercisers sold nationwide from April 1989 through December 1990 may break during use and result in serious foot injuries. The firm has notified CPSC of 82 such injuries. The injuries occurred when the spring broke and part of the spring struck the user's foot, resulting in bruises, lacerations and fractures. The exercisers are a stair-climber type device consisting of two springs, each attached to a black foot pedal and mounted to a metal A-frame. Black or white metal tubular sections and a foam-padded handle are additional parts provided for consumers to assemble the A-frame exercisers. The unassembled products were sold in stores nationwide. The retail price was approximately $45.00. Dynamic Classics is alerting consumers to correct their exercisers with a free retrofit kit being offered by the firm. The kit provides springs with metal brackets on each end to prevent over-stressing and breaking of the end loops of the springs. Exer-Climbers and Promo-Steppers with the metal brackets attached to both ends of the springs do not require the corrective kit. Consumers should immediately discontinue using Exer- Climbers and Promo-Steppers without metal brackets attached to the ends of the springs. The products should not be used until the springs are replaced with the retrofit kit. Consumers should call Dynamic Classics, Ltd. toll-free at 1-800-284-8492 to receive a free retrofit kit. Consumers may also write to: Dynamic Classics, Ltd., 95 Mayhill Street, Saddlebrook, NJ 07662. Consumers who have an exerciser without metal brackets attached to the ends of the springs, and who do not wish to use or repair it should destroy the exerciser so that no one else may use it and risk injury. The exercisers manufactured after June 1990 have been corrected to prevent breakage. The CPSC was established in 1972 as the Federal agency responsible for product safety. The CPSC is commissioned to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. Some 15,000 different kinds of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 8, 1991 Release # 91-064 Model St-81 Exercise Bikes From Merchant's Corporation Of America Pose Finger Amputation Hazard WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned consumers today of the danger of finger amputation associated with 68,383 units of the Merchant's Corporation of America (MCA) model ST-81 exercise cycles without chain guards. Sold nationwide between 1981 and 1987 for up to $150 each, the exercise cycles have been involved in at least six finger crushing injuries and amputations to small children caused by contact with wheels, gears and pedal sprockets. Consumers with MCA Model ST-81 exercise cycles, and especially those consumers with small children are urged either to have a chain guard installed that will prevent fingers from contacting moving parts or to discard the product. Also, parents are reminded to keep small children away from exercise bicycles while in use or while unattended. Merchant's Corporation of America has been out of business since the end of 1987, and therefore, is unable to assist with corrective action. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for consumer product safety. It is issuing this warning as part of its mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction and each year these products are involved in an estimated 29 million injuries and 22,000 deaths
May 3, 1991Release # 91-062 Firm's Recall Hotline: (949) 465-6140 WASHINGTON, DC -- Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. (MELA) of Cypress CA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a voluntary recall of its SS-2100 and SS-3100 stereo speakers because of a possible fire hazard. Between June 1988 and January 1991, approximately 27,000 pairs of these speakers were sold nationwide through authorized MELA dealers. These speakers were sold separately and as components of E-1100, E-2100 and E-3100 models of Mitsubishi brand audio systems. MELA has determined that these speakers may be unable to handle the peak power supplied by amplifiers sold with the component system or from amplifiers connected after purchase. In certain cases, when the amplifier is operated at near-maximum volume levels for approximately four to five hours, internal parts of the speaker may overheat and burn. The firm reported five such incidents to CPSC. Although MELA has received no reports of external fires, that possibility may exist. Speaker model numbers can be found on the rear label of the speakers. Consumers who purchased SS-2100 and SS-3100 speakers individually or as part of the Mitsubishi brand audio system models E-1100, E-2100 and E-3100 should stop using them immediately. No other component of the systems mentioned or additional MELA products of any kind are affected by this recall. Consumers should contact the firm at 949-465-6140 for other remedies. The repair is longer available. The recall is being announced as part of CPSC's mission to protect the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death associated with consumer products. The CPSC is the Federal agency responsible for product safety. Some 15,000 types of consumer products fall within the Commission's jurisdiction