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All product recalls affecting Virginia.
Includes nationwide recalls (tagged “Nationwide”) and recalls with Virginia in the distribution area.
Company Phone Number: (800) 394-8084 February 24, 1998 Release # 98-073 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since August 1996, Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P., of Houston, Texas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has been conducting a program to replace high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) pipe used to vent about 8,000 Goodman mid-efficiency gas furnaces. The HTPV pipe used in these vents could be susceptible to corrosion, cracking and joint separation, which could result in the release of carbon monoxide into living areas, presenting a deadly threat to consumers. Although Goodman did not manufacture HTPV pipe, some models of Goodman furnaces were vented using HTPV material produced by other companies. Goodman voluntarily undertook its replacement program to help ensure the safety and comfort of its gas-appliance customers and has already replaced many HTPV systems.For each Goodman furnace that is horizontally vented with HTPV pipe, Goodman will continue to arrange for replacement of the vent with a new, approved vent at no charge. Alternatively at the homeowner's option, Goodman will continue to replace the entire furnace and vent with a brand new, high-efficiency Goodman furnace and suitable vent for only the manufacturer's price for the new furnace itself, with no charge for labor, associated materials or dealer markup.Owners of Goodman furnaces that are vented with HTPV pipe should contact their local heating contractor for more information or call Goodman at (800) 394-8084.A related recall has also been issued
High Chair Gym Toys Recalled by The First Years NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 1998 Release # 98-071 Company Phone Number: (800) 533-6708 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, The First Years Announce Recall to Repair High Chair Gym Toys WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The First Years of Avon, Mass., is recalling about 108,000 First Years High Chair Gym toys for repair. The clacker balls hanging from the center of the toy present a choking hazard to young children. CPSC and The First Years have received 2 reports of children getting one of the clacker balls stuck in the throat and blocking the airway. Nearby adults were able to pull the balls free and prevent the children from choking. The First Years is offering a free repair kit, consisting of easily installed permanent covers for the ball-shaped ends of the clacker toy. The covers will prevent the toy from entering a child's throat. The First Years High Chair Gym is an activity toy consisting of a metal wire frame about 7 inches high and 10.5 inches wide. It attaches to a high chair tray by two large red suction cups. Several brightly colored plastic toys hang from the wire frame. Two 1-inch diameter plastic clacker balls, one black and one white, are suspended from the center of the frame by rigid plastic arms about 3.5 inches long. A yellow plastic spinning toy on one end of the frame has "the first years" molded in one end with a sun on the opposite end. Discount and toy stores sold the First Years High Chair Gym toy nationwide from January 1995 through November 1997 for about $10. Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and call The First Years at (800) 533-6708 anytime for the free repair kit and installation instructions or write to The First Years at One Kiddie Drive, Avon, MA 02322-1171.
Recall Program to Replace Vent Pipes on Home Heating Systems NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 1998 Release # 98-072 Special Program Phone Number: (800) 758-3688 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 This recall has been updated. CPSC, Manufacturers Announce Recall Program to Replace Vent Pipes on Home Heating Systems WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a landmark action, virtually the entire furnace and boiler industry together with the manufacturers of high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) pipes have joined with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to announce a recall program. This program will replace, free of charge, an estimated 250,000 HTPV pipe systems attached to gas or propane furnaces or boilers in consumers' homes. The HTPV pipes could crack or separate at the joints and leak carbon monoxide (CO), presenting a deadly threat to consumers. CO is a colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete burning of carbon-based fuel, including natural gas and propane. The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to the flu, and may include dizziness, fatigue, headache, nausea and irregular breathing. High-level exposure to CO can cause death. To determine whether they have HTPV pipe systems that are subject to this program, consumers should first check the vent pipes attached to their natural gas or propane furnaces or boilers. Vent pipes subject to this recall program can be identified as follows: the vent pipes are plastic; the vent pipes are colored gray or black; and the vent pipes have the names "Plexvent ," "Plexvent II" or "Ultravent " stamped on the vent pipe or printed on stickers placed on pieces used to connect the vent pipes together. Consumers should now check the location of these vent pipes. For furnaces, only HTPV systems that have vent pipes that go through the sidewalls of structures (horizontal systems) are subject to this program. For boilers, all HTPV systems are subject to this program. Other plastic vent pipes, such as white PVC or CPVC, are not involved in this program. After checking the vent pipes, consumers should call the special toll-free number (800) 758-3688, available between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. EST seven days a week, to verify that their HTPV pipe systems are subject to this recall program. Consumers with eligible systems will receive new, professionally installed venting systems free of charge. Additionally, consumers who already have replaced their HTPV pipe systems may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of the replacement costs. The program came about as a result of mediation among 27 participants manufacturers of HTPV pipes and manufacturers of natural gas or propane-fired boilers and mid-efficiency furnaces. This is the first time that CPSC has used a mediator to bring together all segments of an industry to implement a program for the benefit of consumers. All consumers should have their fuel-burning appliances inspected each year to check for cracks or separations in the vents that could allow CO to leak into the home. In addition, CPSC recommends that every home should have at least one CO detector that meets the requirements of the most recent Underwriters Laboratories 2034 standard or International Approval Services 6-96 standard. The following lists the manufacturers participating in this program. Participants Armstrong Air Conditioning Inc. Bard Manufacturing Co. Burnham Corp. Consolidated Industries Crown Boiler Co. The Ducane Co. Inc. Dunkirk Radiator Corp. Evcon Industries Inc. Hart & Cooley Inc. Heat Controller Inc. International Comfort Prod. Corp.(USA) Lennox Industries Inc. Nordyne Inc. Peerless Heater Co. Pennco Inc. Plexco Inc. Raypak Inc. Rheem Manufacturing Co. Slant/Fin Corp. Thermo Produ
Outlet Converters Recalled by Power Cord & Cable NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued February 18, 1998, Revised June 6, 2002 Release # 98-069 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 Note: Firm is not able to be reached (may be out of business). CPSC, Power Cord & Cable Corp. Announce Recall of Outlet Converters WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Power Cord & Cable Corp. of College Point, N.Y., is recalling about 850 outlet converters, which convert a single electrical outlet into three outlets. Plugs using these outlet converters can come partially out of the receptacles, presenting shock and electrocution hazards. In addition, even if the plugs look like they are securely plugged in, there could be a poor electrical connection, presenting a fire hazard. CPSC and Power Cord & Cable Corp. are not aware of any injuries involving these products. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The orange outlet converter, measuring about 3 inches wide and 2.25 inches long, is made of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which looks like rubber. One end of the converter has a three-prong plug that is inserted into the outlet. The converter has 3 separate three-prong plug receptacles. "15a-125v...Made in China" is embossed on the bottom of the converter. Discount, variety and hardware stores in New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania sold the outlet converters from September 1997 through November 1997for about $2. Consumers should stop using the recalled outlet converters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. The firm (Power Cord & Cable Corp.) is not able to be reached, and may be out of business. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this hazardous product.
Christmas Lights Recalled by Star Bros. and Almacenes Pitusa NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 1998 Release # 98-070 Star Bros. Phone Number: (787) 781-3171 Almacenes Pitusa Phone Number: (787) 282-0202 ext. 4140 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris, (301) 504-7066 CPSC, Star Bros. Inc. and Almacenes Pitusa Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Lights WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Star Bros. Inc. and Almacenes Pitusa Inc., both located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, are recalling about 13,000 Christmas light sets and tree toppers. The lights have weak connections and undersized wires, presenting a fire hazard. Star Bros. Inc. and Almacenes Pitusa Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these lights. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Star Bros. Inc. is recalling the Christmas light sets. These light sets are available in assorted colored lights and have 100 lights on the wire. The packaging reads in part, "100/5 WAY FLASHER LIGHT SET...NOEL...MANUFACTURED FOR LIBERTY BELL...MADE IN CHINA." Almacenes Pitusa Inc. is recalling the tree topper lights. These tree toppers have 10 or 11 flashing assorted colored lights on the wire. The packaging reads in part, "FLASHING LIGHTS TREE TOP...YULETIDE TRADITIONS...MADE IN CHINA." Retailers throughout Puerto Rico sold the lights from 1995 through 1997 for about $2 to $4. Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call either Star Bros. at (787) 781-3171 or Almacenes Pitusa at (787) 282-0202 ext. 4140. Consumer inquiries in Spanish can be directed to CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772. Media inquiries in Spanish can be directed to Jésus Chaírez, CPSC, at (214) 827-6239.
Flying Dolls Recalled by Rite Aid NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 1998 Release # 98-067 Company Phone Number: (888) 468-4356, ext. 8302 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Rite Aid Corp. Announce Recall of Two Flying Dolls WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rite Aid Corp. of Camp Hill, Pa., is recalling about 12,000 Cyber Fighter and Flying Angel dolls. During use, the wings of these flying dolls can break off, and possibly cause serious eye injuries to consumers. CPSC and Rite Aid have received one report of a doll's wing breaking off during use,resulting in a laceration above the eye of a nearby child. The Cyber Fighter doll, measuring about 5 1/2 inches tall, is made of plastic, and has black pants, silver arms, a helmet with black goggles, gold boots and a yellow lightning bolt on a red vest. Its arms are strapped onto black wings with red tips, which are outstretched from the doll's body. The doll can be attached to a blue plastic launcher with gold trim by a stand under its feet. The words, "CHAP MEI CHINA" are printed on the launcher. The Flying Angel doll, measuring about 6 inches tall, is dressed in a blue and purple tutu with gold trim. The doll has pink stockings and a purple bow in its orange hair. Its outstretched arms are attached to pink wings with red tips. The launcher is pink with the words, "Flying Angel" written in the white trim. The handle that pulls the string is gold. Both dolls are packaged on colorful cardboad backers with their launcher and are covered with clear plastic. "Agglo" and "MADE IN CHINA" are printed on the bottom front of the packages. Rite Aid drug stores in the eastern U.S. sold the dolls from February 1997 through January 1998 for about $3. Consumers should stop using the dolls immediately and return them to any Rite Aid store for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Rite Aid Corp. toll-free at (888) 468-4356, ext. 8302 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Ovens Recalled by Appliance Corp. of America NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued February 12, 1998, Revised January 15, 2002 Release # 98-066 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Appliance Corp. of America Announce Recall of Ovens WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Appliance Corp. of America (ACA) of Great Neck, N.Y., implemented a voluntary corrective action program on more than 100,000 toaster and convection ovens sold under the WELBILT brand name to replace their power cords. If the power cords touch the back of the oven, they could melt and expose wires, presenting a serious shock hazard to consumers. ACA has not received any reports of power cords melting. This corrective action is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The WELBILT toaster oven subject to this corrective action is model TBR5. The model number and the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) mark are located on the bottom of the oven. The power cord is white. This oven is also a broiler, rotisserie and griddle. The WELBILT convection ovens subject to this corrective action are model GTC1 and CVN35. The model number and the UL mark are located on the bottom of the ovens. The power cord is white. Department and mass merchandise stores, warehouse clubs, mail order catalogs and television shopping networks nationwide sold the ovens from January 1996 through December 1997 for about $99. Consumers should stop using the ovens immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business, and cannot be contacted. Both the toaster and convection ovens were manufactured by Daysun Industries. Their new, black power cords are listed by UL.
Cribs Repair/Recall by Baby's Dream Furniture NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 1998 Release # 98-065 Company Phone Number: (888) 866-4217 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Baby's Dream Furniture Announce Recall to Repair Cribs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby's Dream Furniture Inc. of Buena Vista, Ga., is recalling about 13,000 Generation oak cribs for repair. The cribs have a drop gate (a rail that folds down) on the front of the crib, rather than a rail that slides up and down. A baby's fingers can be trapped in the folding drop gate and injured. Baby's Dream has received eight reports of babies' fingers being trapped in the drop gate, including seven reports of severe lacerations and one report of an adult's finger being injured. Baby's Dream is offering consumers a free repair kit, consisting of a new brass piano-style hinge for the entire length of the drop gate to replace the original four smaller hinges. The new hinge closes the space between the lower section of the crib rail and the top section that folds down. Only Generation full-size oak cribs with the identifying cut numbers 194 through 1897 are subject to this recall. The cut number is printed next to the word "Generation" on a label attached to the lower rail of the crib's back frame. Independent juvenile furniture stores nationwide sold the cribs from December 1994 through June 1997 for about $500 to $700. Consumers should immediately lock the drop gate of these cribs in the closed position and call Baby's Dream toll-free at (888) 866-4217 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday for the free repair kit and installation instructions. Consumers should not use the drop gate until the new hinge is installed. Consumers also can receive the repair kit by writing to Generation Crib Recall, Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., P.O. Box 579, Buena Vista, GA 31803-0579.
Toy Wooden Trains Recalled by Gymboree NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 1998 Release # 98-061 Company Phone Number: (800) 558-9885 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Gymboree Corp. Announce Recall of Toy Wooden Trains WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gymboree Corp. of Burlingame, Calif., is recalling 727 toy wooden trains. Wooden pieces of the toy can come off during play, exposing young children to small parts and presenting a choking hazard. CPSC and Gymboree have received three reports from consumers of small parts coming off the train. No injuries have been reported. The toy trains are made of wood and measures about 20 inches long when the three train cars are connected end to end. The train cars include a red, blue, orange and green engine; a red and green box car and a blue and purple dumpster. The train is packaged in an orange, blue and green box that reads, in part, "GYMBOREE, WOODEN TRAIN." A graphic of the train also appears on the box. The SKU number, located on the box, is 1103-0028. The toy was made in Thailand. Gymboree stores nationwide sold the trains from October 1997 through November 1997 for about $24. Consumers should take the trains away from children immediately and return them to the retail store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should contact Gymboree at (800) 558-9885 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
Miniature Rocking Chairs Recalled by Effanbee Doll Company NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 1998 Release # 98-060 Company Phone Number: (800) 226-3647 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Effanbee Doll Company Announce Recall of Miniature Rocking Chairs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Effanbee Doll Company of East Brunswick, N.J., is recalling about 2,500 miniature rocking chairs. The chair has excessive levels of lead in the paint, presenting a potential lead poisoning hazard to young children. CPSC and Effanbee are not aware of any illnesses or injuries involving this product. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of illness or injury. The rocking chair is wooden and each side of the chair is shaped into a cat's profile. The chair is painted white and the cat profiles are painted white with yellow outlines. The cat wears a green collar decorated with yellow and red dots. The cat also has brown flecks around its paws and tail. The cat has a red mouth, black nose, and black and gray eyes and ears. The chair measures about 1.75 inches wide and 4 inches long at its base. The rocking chair is part of the Wee Patsy Travel Set, which includes a miniature suitcase, two dolls, a paper doll book, doll clothing, a miniature train, a clown clothes tree, a miniature jack-in-the box, a plastic cat and the miniature rocking chair. Only the rocking chair is being recalled. Doll, gift, collectible and specialty toy stores nationwide, J.C. Penney catalogs and the Effanbee Collector's Society sold the Wee Patsy Travel Set from June 1996 through December 1996 for about $115. Consumers should take the miniature rocking chair away from children immediately. Effanbee is offering consumers a $5 refund, including postage, for the return of the miniature rocking chair. For information on how to return the miniature rocking chair and obtain a refund, consumers should call Effanbee at (800) 226-3647 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday or write to the company at 19 Lexington Ave., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Company Phone Number: (800) 626-2947 January 27, 1998 Release # 98-058 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Nancy Sales Co. Inc. of Chelsea, Mass., is recalling about 4,100 bean bag crab toys. The toys' seams can separate and allow plastic pellets to be released, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.CPSC and Nancy Sales Co. Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.The bean bag crab is made from red velour fabric. Its body, measuring about 4 inches wide, is filled with plastic pellets and has plastic black eyes. Attached to the crab's body are five pairs of stuffed legs that extend the crab to about 10 inches long. The crab has a sewn-on label that reads in part, "NANCO ... CHELSEA, MA...MADE IN CHINA." A tag attached to the toy at the time of sale describes the characteristics and habitat of the "Rock Crab." Arcade and gift shops nationwide sold the toys from January 1997 through October 1997 for about $6.Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers should call Nancy Sales Co. Inc. at (800) 626-2947 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. U.S. Customs alerted CPSC to this hazard
Toy Chests for In-Home Repair NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 1998 Release # 98-055 Company Phone Number: (800) 347-8372 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 CPSC, Step 2 Announce Recall of Toy Chests for In-Home Repair WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Step 2 Company of Streetsboro, Ohio, is recalling about 350,000 Big Storage Chests for in-home repair of their lids. The lids of the toy chests can fall down onto a young child's head or neck, which could result in the child being entrapped and possibly strangled. CPSC and Step 2 are aware of 16 incidents where the lid fell onto a child's head or neck causing some minor injuries, such as scratches and bruised necks. The Step 2 Big Storage ChestsTM are made of white plastic with a blue lid and have red handles at the top ends. The chests measure 19 inches wide by 33 inches long by 23 inches high. The Step 2 logo is imprinted on the front of the chests just below the lid. The chests have model numbers 7511 or 7211, which are located on the packaging box. Toys R Us, Kmart and other retailers nationwide sold the toy chests from February 1992 to November 1997 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests, and call Step 2 for a free lid support kit. The repair kit will stop the lid from closing all the way until closed by an adult. To order the kit or get more information, call Step 2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
Bicycle Trailers Recalled by Riteway Products NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 6, 1998, Revised June 5, 2002 Release # 98-053 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Firm is out of business. CPSC, Riteway Products Announce Recall of Bicycle Trailers WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Riteway Products of Santa Ana, Calif., recalled about 5,500 Cycle Design Tag-A-Long bicycle trailers to replace their U-Joints and accompanying hardware. The U-Joint can break causing the trailing rider to be separated from the towing bicycle, lose control, fall and be injured. CPSC and Riteway Products have received six reports of the U-Joint bolt hardware failing. Two minor injuries, such as cuts, scrapes and bruises, have been reported. The Cycle Design Tag-A-Long Trailer comes in three colors: blue, black or green. All of the trailers have the Tag-A-Long logo on the main tube of the trailer, as well as on the chain guard. The words "Cycle Design" are on the main tube of the trailer. Authorized Riteway Dealers nationwide sold the trailers from July 1997 through November 1997 for about $179. Consumers should stop using the trailer immediately and call their local bicycle dealer to see if they can replace the U-Joint and accompanying hardware. The firm (Riteway) is out of business and cannot be contacted. If the repair cannot be done, the product should be destroyed or discarded.
Glide Rides Recalled by Hedstrom NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 5, 1998, Revised October 22, 2004 Release # 98-052 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Firm out of business. Consumers should discard or destroy the products to prevent injuries. CPSC, Hedstrom Announce Recall of Glide Rides WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hedstrom Corp. of Bedford, Pa., recalled about 1.5 million Glide Rides, sold with backyard gym sets, for in-home repair. The Glide Ride's "J-bolt" assembly can break, causing children to fall or drop to the ground and be injured. Hedstrom had received 17 reports of children falling or dropping to the ground when the "J-bolt" broke, resulting in scrapes, bumps, bruises and one reported bone fracture. Hedstrom backyard gym sets with Glide Rides involved in this recall were manufactured from November 1992 through October 1996 and involve over 220 models. The model number and manufacture date are located on the Glide Ride's top bar. Both wooden and metal gym sets are involved. The Glide Ride is a two-person passenger ride, commonly referred to as a teeter totter. The Glide Ride measures about 38 inches from seat to seat and 56 inches from the bracket on the top bar to the foot rest. Department, toy and discount stores nationwide, including J.C. Penney, Toys R Us, Kmart and Wal-Mart, sold Hedstrom gym sets with the Glide Ride from April 1993 through December 1997 for about $150. The Glide Ride also has been sold separately for about $45. Consumers should stop using and discard or destroy this product immediately. The firm is out of business and the remedy is no longer available.
Circulon Whisks Recalled by Meyer NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 5, 1998 Release # 98-051 Company Phone Number: (800) 326-3933 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Meyer Corp. Announce Recall of Circulon Whisks WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Meyer Corp. of Vallejo, Calif., is recalling about 60,300 Circulon Whisks. The whisk has a plastic pin that can detach during use and fall into food, presenting an ingestion hazard. Meyer Corp. has received one report of the pin falling into food being prepared. The consumer experienced minor cuts to the mouth after eating the food into which the plastic pin had fallen. The Circulon Whisk is a black, plastic whisk designed for use with nonstick cookware. The whisk measures about 13.5 inches long. The plastic pin that can detach holds the whisk to the handle assembly. "CIRCULON" is imprinted into the whisk's handle. Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the whisk from February 1996 to December 1997 for about $8. Consumers should stop using the whisk immediately and return it to Meyer Corp. in exchange for a free kitchen tool of their choice, or return it to the store where purchased for a refund or credit of the purchase price. For additional information or to find out how to return the whisk to the company, consumers should call Meyer Corp. at (800) 326-3933 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
Fleece Garments Recalled by Hardwick Knitted Fabrics NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued January 5, 1998, Revised June 6, 2002 Release # 98-050 Company Phone Number: (413) 436-7704 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 Note: Phone number change. CPSC, Hardwick Knitted Fabrics Inc. Announce Recall of Fleece Garments WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hardwick Knitted Fabrics Inc. of West Warren, Mass., announces the recall of an estimated 16,800 fleece garments. Most of the garments are children's vests and pants; infant shirts; men's shirts; and ladies' tops, top and pants sets, and robes. These garments, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper. Hardwick Knitted Fabrics Inc. and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving these garments. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries. Only the red and navy colors of this fabric are being recalled. The fabric is an 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester blend material with a raised fiber surface. Its fleecy texture closely resembles an inside-out sweatshirt and is sometimes called sherpa. The Recalled Garments Infant's and Toddler's Vest in two styles. One infant and toddler vest style is red, without buttons, with black stitching along the edge and has a 3-inch "Winnie the Pooh with Scarf" applique on the front left side showing Winnie skating. The other style vest also is red, has four turquoise-blue buttons on the left side and turquoise-blue trim along the edge. It has a 3-inch "Winnie the Pooh with Scarf" applique on the front left side. On this applique, Winnie is carrying a turquoise-blue bag. The label reads, in part, "Winnie the Pooh," and has the RN number 19109. These vests were sold at J.C. Penney. Infant and Toddler Pants. These red pants are footless with elastic at the ankles and waist, a 2-inch "Winnie the Pooh with Santa Cap and Scarf" applique on the bottom of the left leg. The applique has a royal blue background and the word "POOH" appears below the Santa figure. The label reads, in part, "Winnie the Pooh," and has the RN number 19109. These pants were sold at J.C. Penney. Infant Shirt with rounded collar and small bow. These red, pull-over shirts have a large "Winnie the Pooh with Santa Cap, Blue and White Scarf and Blue Mittens" applique on the front of the shirt. The label reads, in part, "Winnie the Pooh," and the RN number is 19109. These were sold at Kohl's Department Stores. Girl's Jumper and Boy's Shirt. These red garments have an applique on the front showing a Scottie dog with bow tied to its tail. The shirt is a pull-over with long sleeves. They are labeled, in part, "Chocolate Soup," and were sold at Chocolate Soup retail stores. Ladies' Top with black and white stripes at collar and cuffs. These red tops have a three-button slit extending from the neck to the mid-chest. The label reads, in part, "Bon Jour," and the RN number is 76902. It was sold at Bargain City. Ladies' Top and Pant Sets in two styles. One style of these navy sets has a zipper extending from the neck to the mid-chest with a pouch. The other style has buttons extending from the neck to the waist with a left breast pocket. They are labeled, in part, "Kingly," and have the RN number 17819. They were sold at Bradlees. Ladies' Robes in three styles. One style of these red and navy robes has shawl-style collars, a belt that ties in the front and two side pockets. Another style of the robe has a polo-style collar, a front zipper that extends
Children's Soap Craft Set Recalled by Toys "R" Us NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 24, 1997 Release # 98049 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Ken Giles, (301) 504-7052 CPSC, Toys "R" Us Announce Recall of Children's Soap Craft Set WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toys "R" Us, of Paramus, N.J., is recalling about 4,000 Baskets of Bubbles children's craft sets because of a potential fire hazard. If consumers melt pieces of the soap disks that come with the set in a microwave oven for 10 minutes, as instructed, the soap could ignite in the microwave. The instructions should have read 10 seconds rather than 10 minutes. Toys "R" Us has received two reports of the soap and its container melting together in a microwave and one report of flames inside the oven. No injuries have been reported. Baskets of Bubbles is a craft set for children 12 years of age and older for making baskets of small, scented glycerin soaps in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. The kit includes disks of colored, scented soap to cut into pieces to melt in a plastic measuring cup that comes with the set. Plastic molds to shape small bars of soap and two baskets to hold the finished soap are included. Baskets of Bubbles sets are labeled "Arts & Crafts by Alex...Baskets of Bubbles." The sets are identified as Toys "R" Us number SKN 668192, manufacturer number 70, UPC 7-31346-00707-0. Toys "R" Us stores nationwide sold the soap craft sets from November 1997 to December 1997 for about $15. Consumers should immediately return the craft set to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for a full refund.
Carriers and Carrier/Swing Seats Recalled by Graco NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued December 19, 1997, Revised July 31, 2002 Release # 98-048 Company Phone Number: (800) 345-4109 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Note: telephone number change CPSC, Graco Announce Recall to Repair Carriers and Carrier/Swing Seats WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Graco Children's Products Inc. of Elverson, Pa., is recalling about 564,000 Graco carriers and carrier/swing seats for repair. The handle on the seats can unlock unexpectedly, causing an infant to fall and be injured. Graco has received 45 reports of handles unlocking unexpectedly, including reports of four skull fractures and two concussions. To prevent the handle from unlocking unexpectedly, Graco is offering a free repair kit that will lock the handle in position. The repair can be installed easily by consumers without the use of tools. Graco carriers and carrier/swing seats subject to this recall are model numbers 1300, 1301, 1310, 1350, 1501, 1502, 1530, 1723, 2788, 5510, 8108 and 36264 that were manufactured between August 1, 1993, and August 31, 1997. The model number and manufacturing date are located on the label underneath the top of the carrier/swing or under the seat of the carrier. Juvenile product and major discount stores, such as Toys R Us and Service Merchandise, sold the carrier and carrier/swing seat nationwide from August 1993 through August 1997. The carrier sold for about $30 and the carrier/swings sold for about $100. Consumers should stop using the recalled carrier and carrier/swing seat immediately. Consumers who previously contacted Graco by returning registration cards or ordering parts or accessories for one of these models will receive a free repair kit directly from Graco. Other consumers should call Graco at (800) 345-4109 any time for the free repair kit and installation instructions or write to Customer Affairs, Graco Children's Products Inc., P.O. Box 100, Elverson, PA 19520.
Mesh-Sided Cribs Recalled by B&B NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued December 18, 1997, Revised December 18, 2008 Release # 98-047 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063 Note: Firm is out of business; cribs should be discarded or destroyed. CPSC, B&B Stores Announce Recall of Mesh-Sided Cribs WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), B&B Stores (also known as Velasco Alonso Inc.) of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, recalled about 400 mesh-sided cribs. The mattress pad compresses, a gap can occur between the side panels and the bed frame, and the snaps can separate from the frame, presenting suffocation hazards. In addition, the side rails can bend, presenting an entrapment hazard. CPSC and B&B Stores are not aware of any injuries involving these cribs. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The recalled mesh-sided crib is made of white metal and has four red wheels. The crib has mesh sides and a mesh canopy that snaps onto the metal support bars. The canopy has a zipper. The mattress pad and the edges of the mesh enclosure are made of plastic. B&B Stores in Puerto Rico sold these cribs from August 1996 through January 1997 for about $30. Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.
Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units Recalled by NuTone NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 Note: Telephone number change FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Originally issued December 17, 1997, Revised February 4, 2005 Release # 98-046 Company Phone Number: (888) 336-6151 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: Mark Ross, (301) 504-7076 CPSC, NuTone Inc. Announce Recall of Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light Units WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NuTone Inc. of Cincinnati, Ohio, is recalling more than 500,000 Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light units. The light socket in these units could be wired incorrectly, which presents an electrical shock hazard when replacing the light bulb. Consumers can continue to use the fan and light units, but should not attempt to change the light bulb or examine the units, unless the power has been turned off at the circuit breaker. CPSC and NuTone are not aware of any injuries involving these fan and light units. This recall is being conducted to prevent shock-related injuries. This recall involves the NuTone models 663LN, 663LNMP, 663LNB, 669L, 669LB, VF305C and VF307C Ceiling Exhaust Fan and Light units, which are wired to remote wall switches. When installed, the white grill of the fan/light units protrudes from the ceiling in a shallow "V" shape. The grill measures 12 1/4 inches long by 10 3/4 inches wide. It has a white light lens at its center with air intake vents on each side. The NuTone name and model number are not visible on the grill, but are listed on the installation instructions and on the cardboard packaging. Consumers with units matching this description should call NuTone at (888) 336-6151 anytime. NuTone will provide additional guidance to help consumers determine if their unit is involved in this recall. A free repair kit with installation instructions will be sent to consumers with recalled fan and light units. Various national chain and independent hardware stores sold the units nationwide from June 1996 through July 1997 for about $60 to $75. The units also were installed in newly constructed homes during this time period. Other models of NuTone fans with larger grills or fluorescent lights are not involved in this recall.