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CPSC News Release |
Product and Firm | Problem | Recommendation |
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See Report 02-071 12/18/2001 |
Wooden Cribs
Sold May 00 - Sept. 01 LaJobi Industries Inc. Edison, N.J. |
The "Molly" and "Betsy" style wooden cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that allow young children to get their heads entrapped, resulting in strangulation. | Consumers should using these cribs immediately and contact LaJobi to receive replacement end panels. Consumers can contact LaJobi at 888-266-2848. |
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See Report 02-069 12/18/2001 |
Children's Dressers
Sold July 99 - Nov. 01 Sandberg Manufacturer Co Los Angeles, Calif. |
The recalled children's 4-drawer dresser have the model #26224 located on the lower half of the back of the dresser. The wooden dressers come in light brown or off-white and have heart-shaped handles. The dresser can tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers. | Consumers should immediately stop children from using these dressers. Consumers should contact Sandberg Manufacturer Co. at 800-498-2979 to receive simple instructions for conducting in-home repair. |
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See Report 02-063 12/12/2001 |
Pop Links Toys
Sold June 01 - Nov. 01 Kids III INc Alpharetta, Ga. |
The toys come in a variety of bright colors with unique shapes and various textures. There are 12 links to a package. The tips on the links that snap together like a chain, can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the Pop Links toys away from young children and return them to KIds II for a replacement toy. Consumers can contact Kids II at 877-325-7056. |
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See Report 02-062 12/12/2001 |
Toy Baby Buzz'r
Sold June 01 - Sept. 01 Baby Buzz'r International Sandy, Utah |
The red, green and blue button covers on the toy can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled Baby Buzz'r away from young children and contact Baby Buzz'r International to participate in the recall. Consumers can contact Baby Buzz'r International at 866-222-9286 |
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See Report 02-061 12/06/2001 |
Girl's Infant/Toddler Garments
Sold Sept. 01 - Oct. 01 Kid Cool LLC New York, N.Y. |
The Infant / Toddler Garments were sold exclusively at Sears. The garments are pink and violet in color. The zipper pull and metal ring on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard for young children. | Consumers should immediately remove the zipper pull and the metal ring from these garments and dispose of them. Consumers can return the garments to any Sears retail store to receive a replacement garment. For additional information, call Kid Cool LLC at 800-315-2376 |
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See Report 02-057 12/06/2001 |
Lobster Toy
Sold Oct. 01 - Nov. 01 Little Tikes Co. Hudson, Ohio |
The Lobster Toy was originally attached to the activity tray of the Ocean Friends Stationary Entertainer. The antennae on the lobster toy can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall only involves lobsters with black antennae. | Consumers should remove the lobster toy from the entertainer immediately and contact Little Tikes for a replacement toy. For more information, call Little Tikes at 888-883-7662. |
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See Report 02-050 11/28/2001 |
Inflatable Baby Floats
Sold Aug. 00 - Sept. 01 Aqua-Leisure Ind. Inc. Avon, Mass. |
The word, "SunSmart" is printed across the front of the float. The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown. | Consumers should stop using these recalled floats immediately and contact Aqua-Leisure at 866-807-3998. |
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See Report 02-050 11/28/2001 |
"Munchkin" Girl's Shoes
Sold Jan. 01 - Sept. 01 Stride Rite Children's Group Inc. Lexington, Mass. |
The word "Munchkin" is molded into the bottom of the shoe. The shoes have a strap that is fastened by a metal buckle on the side of the shoe that can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. | Consumers should take the shoes away from children immediately and return the shoes to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement shoes. For more information, call Stride Rite at 800-650-7708. |
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See Report 02-049 11/28/2001 |
Zapper Toys
Sold Jan. 00 - Aug. 01 Manley Toy Direct Indianola, Iowa |
The vinyl Zapper toys are about 2- to 3-inches long, and come in the shape of various animals including frogs, dinosaurs and snakes. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. The balloon tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the toy to the place of purchase for a refund, or throw them away. For more information, contact Manley Toy Direct at 800-767-9998. |
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See Report 02-048 11/28/2001 |
Computer Mouse Sets
Sold Sept. 99 - Aug. 01 KB Gear |
The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse has a ball that can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children. The Cozy Coupe Computer Mouse was distributed by KB Gear under a license from Little Tikes Co., of Hudson, Ohio. KB Gear liquidated and as of Nov. 1, 2001, is no longer in business. To encourage consumers to destroy the computer mouse and as a gesture of goodwill, Little Tikes is offering a $10 coupon to consumers who return the retaining ring from the bottom of the mouse. | Consumers should take the computer mouse away from children immediately and contact Little Tikes at 800-321-0183 to obtain instructions on how to receive a $10 coupon toward Little Tikes products. |
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See Report 02-047 11/28/2001 |
"Wiggly Giggler" Rattle
Sold May 00 - Sept. 01 HandsOnToys, Inc. Wilmington, Mass. |
The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from children and contact HandsOnToys at 888-442-6376 to receive a replacement toy. |
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See Report 02-042 11/6/2001 |
"Blast Ball" Toys
Sold June 01 - Oct. 01 JA_RU INc. Inc. Jacksonville, Fla. |
The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard. | Consumers should immediately stop using the "Blast Balls" and contact JA-RU for a refund at 800-231-3470. |
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See Report 02-034 11/6/2001 |
Children's Board Books
Sold Dec. 00 - Sept. 01 Sassy Inc. Northbrook, Ill. |
This recall involves the "Bunny My Honey" children's books printed in Italy. The plastic lamination on the book may peel off, posing a chocking hazard for young children. | Consumers should take the recalled "Bunny MY Honey" board books away from young children immediately and discard them. Consumers can visit the firm's recall page at http://www.candlewick.com/about_bmh_recall.asp to receive a free replacement book or contact Candlewick Press at 800-883-0009 (or in the 617 and 781 area codes at 617-661-3300. |
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See Report 02-030 10/31/2001 |
Sassy Soft Rattles
Sold Aug. 99 - Oct. 01 Sassy Inc. Northbrook, Ill. |
The sewn-on, spherical fabric eyes on the rattle can detach, posing a chocking hazard to small children. The rattles involved include: "Litty Pad Rattle", Bitty Kity Rattle", "This Little Piggy Rattle", "Goo Goo Goldfish", "Smoochie Poochie Rattle" and Crinkly Crown Dragon Rattle. | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return them to Sassy to receive a free replacement toy. Consumers should call Sassy at 800-781-1080 on information on how to receive the replacement toy. |
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See Report 02-014 10/11/2001 |
Palliser Toy Boxes
Sold July 99 - August 01 Palliser Furniture Ltd. Winnipeg, Manitoba |
The toy box's lid can fall suddenly, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards to young children. In addition, spaces at the end of the hinge on the lid can cause pinched, crushed, or lacerated fingers. | Consumers should stop children from using these toy boxes immediately, and contact Palliser at 877-840-7396 to receive free replacement toy box or a $50 refund. |
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See Report 02-011 10/10/2001 |
Little Tikes Swings
Sold Dec. 00 - Sept. 01 Little Tikes Company Hudson, Ohio |
The recall pertains to the "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure swings. The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall. | Consumers should stop using the swing immediately and contact Little Tikes at 800-815-4820 to receive a repair kit. |
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See Report 02-010 10/10/2001 |
Wooden Baby Gates
Sold June 99 - Sept. 01 Evenflo Company Inc. Vandalia, Ohio |
The Home D cor Swing' wooden baby gate has a plastic mounting hardware that attaches to the wall and it can crack or break, allowing the wooden gate to unlatch. Children can then gain access to restricted areas, such as stairs. | Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and call Evenflo at 800-576-0507 to receive a free replacement hardware. Consumers also can request replacement hardware online at www.swinggate.com. |
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See Report 02-009 10/10/2001 |
Fold-Up Booster Seats
Sold Jan. 94 - Aug. 99 Safety 1st Canton, Mass |
The top half of the seat insert can separate, and a child can fall from the chair and be injured. | Consumers should stop using these seats immediately and contact Safety 1st at 888-579-1730. |
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See Report 02-008 10/10/2001 |
Cosco Playpens
Sold May 95 - Dec. 97 Dorel Juvenile Group Columbus, Ind. |
The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over
time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant. In June 2001, an 11-month-old baby died when his chest was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of his playpen. |
Consumers should stop using these playpens immediately and call Dorel Juvenile Group to receive a refund or replacement product. Consumers can contact Dorel at 800-314-9327. |
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See Report 01-228 9/06/2001 |
Children's Toy Toolboxes
Sold June 01 - Sept. 01 Racing Champions Ertl Inc. Dyersville, Iowa. |
The carrying handle on the John Deere Kids Toolboxes can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a chocking and laceration hazard to young children. | Parents and caregivers should take the toy toolbox away from young children immediately and contact RCE at 866-989-4999 for instructions on returning these toys and receiving a free replacement toolbox. |
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See Report 01-227 9/06/2001 |
Butterfly Baby Toys
Sold Feb. 01 - Aug. 01 Kids II Alpharetta, Ga. |
Carter's Activity Butterflies have 3-inch long bendable antennae. The antennae contains a wire that can pass through the fabric, causing cuts and scratches to babies. | Consumers should take these toys away from babies immediately, and return the toys to the store where purchased or contact Kidds II for a free replacement butterfly toy. For more information, consumers should call Kids II at 877-325-7056. |
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See Report 01-225 9/05/2001 |
Infant Carriers / Slings
Sold Jan. 01 - July 01 Maya Wrap Omaha, Neb. |
The carriers / slings have two metal support rings, with welds that can break, posing a fall hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these carriers / slings immediately and call Maya Wrap at 800-501-9979 for instructions on how to have the carriers / slings repaired. |
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See Report 01-221 8/20/2001 |
Children's Toys
Sold Sept. 99 - May 01 STK International Los Angeles, CA. |
The "2 PC Tambourine Set", "Bathtime Water Wheel", "Funny Loco Wind-up" and the "Pull Back Duck in Boat" toys are being recalled because they can break apart, causing small balls to release, posing chocking hazards to young children. Click Here to review the original CPSC Recall #01-221 to view a picture and get additional details on the toys. | Consumers should immediately take the toys away from the children and return them to STK International for a full refund. Consumers should call STK International at 800-536-7855 for information about where to send the toys. |
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See Report 01-219 8/20/2001 |
Dollhouse Furniture Sets from Target Sold Aug. 2000 - June 2001 XL Machine, Ltd. Eden Praire, Minn. |
The Little Tree natural wood doolhouse bathroom furniture sets contain a tub, sink with mirror, toilet, shower, bench, towel rack and a wooden doll. The yellow paint on the furniture contains lead, which can present a risk of lead poisoning to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these dollhouse furniture sets away from children, and return the sets to the Target store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call XL Machine Ltd. at 866-746-8097. |
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See Report 01-214 8/09/2001 |
LiteSport Strollers
Sold Dec. 98 - Dec 2000 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. Chicago, Il. |
The lock mechanism, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the stroller collapse, babies can fall and suffer injures. | Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit. For more information, call Kolcraft at 800-922-2130. |
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See Report 01-211 7/31/2001 |
Safety 1st Cabinet and Spring Latches Sold Jan. 93 - Dec 99 Safety 1st Canton, Mass. |
The recall includes 1.7 million packages of safety latches used to prevent children from opening cabinets and drawers. If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored. | Consumers should contact Safety 1st for a free replacement latches immediately. For more information, call Safety 1st at 800-366-1282. |
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See Report 01-210 7/31/2001 |
Portable Bassinets
Sold Jan. 01 - July 01 Fisher-Price East Aurora, N.Y. |
The recalled portable bassinet converts to an infant seat, with a vibrating unit and is supported by a white metal folding frame that makes it portable. The bassinet is covered in a blue and white fabric with stars, swirls and hearts. Children and adults can be injured when their fingers are pinched or cut between parts of the folding mechanism. | Consumers should stop using these portable bassinets immediately and contact Fisher-Price at 800-285-0324 to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will prevent the frame from folding. |
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See Report 01-209 7/31/2001 |
Burger King Kids Meals Toys Sold Jan. 01 - July 01 Burger King Corp. & Alcone Marketing Group |
The recall consists of a total of 2.6 million "Hourglass Space Sprout" and Look doe Me Bumblebee" toddler toys. The toys can break causing small beads or balls to be released, which poses a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. The toys were distributed for children under three years old. | Parents should immediately take these toys away from children and call 800-661-9173 for instructions on returning the toy for a free, replacement toy. |
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See Report 01-206 7/24/2001 |
Infant Seat Pads
Sold Oct. 98 - May 01 Basic Comfort Inc. Denver, Colo. |
The seat pad was sold under The Baby Sitter brand name. The seat pad has two shoulder straps that create a v-shaped opening around the head and neck, presenting a strangulation hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the infant pads immediately and contact Basic Comfort at 800-456-8687 to receive a replacement. |
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See Report 01-205 7/23/2001 |
Stuffed Bears
Sold July 97 - Feb. 01 Inca Imports Denver, Colo. |
The recalled bears come in three sizes: small (8 1/2"), medium (12"), and large (17"). The recalled bears have plastic eyes, noses, and red ribbon bows with bells. The noses, bells, and eyes of the bear can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these stuffed bears away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can also call Inca Imports at 800-279-4040. |
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See Report 01-194 7/10/2001 |
Toy Feeding Sets
Sold Oct. 95 - May 01 Imperial Toy Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. |
The nipple on the toy baby bottle included in these sets could come off, posing a serious choking hazard to small children. | Consumers should take these recalled toys away from young children immediately, and return the toy to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Imperial Toy Corp. at 800-543-6551. |
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See Report 01-192 7/10/2001 |
High Chairs
Sold June 96 - Oct. 99 Peg Perego USA Inc. Ft. Wayne, Ind. |
When the seat is reclined, the high chairs have a space between the armrest and backrest in which a child's head or arm can become entrapped, posing a risk of suffocation or injury to children. | Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately. Call Peg Perego at 877-737-3464 to receive a free replacement armrest that will eliminate the entrapment hazard. |
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See Report 01-191 7/10/2001 |
Stuffed Toy Kittens
Sold Sept. 00 - May 01 DSI Toys Inc. Houston, Texas |
The Kitty Kittens are about 12-inches long and make a purring noise when petted on the head. The kittens contain water inside to make them feel more lifelike. This water is contaminated and if contacted, could cause illness. | Parents and caregivers should take these kitten toys away from children immediately and call DSI Toys to receive a free replacement toy. For more information, call DSI Toys at 800-628-8882. |
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See Report 01-182 7/2/2001 |
Preschool Toys
Sold Jan. 99 - April 01 Chico USA Inc. Bound Brook, N.J. |
The Build-A-Ball toy consists of five multi-colored and various-sized plastic balls that can be taken apart to be stacked on top of each other or placed inside each other. Some of the larger-sized ball halves can become stuck on a young child's face, covering the nose and mouth, and causing suffocation. | Parents and caregivers should take these balls away from young children immediately and return the toys to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Chico USA at 866-242-0643. |
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See Report 01-174 6/14/2001 |
Activity Gym Toys
Sold Sept. 00 - Jan. 01 KB Toys Pittsfield, Mass. |
The Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms have five detachable hanging rattle toys that have small round pegs at the top of the toy that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return the toy to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact KB Toys at 800-279-5066. |
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See Report 01-173 6/13/2001 |
Baby Boy Bodysuits
Sold March 01 - May 01 The Gymboree Corp. Burlingame, Calif. |
The recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. The bodysuits come in green, red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. For more information, call Gymboree at 800-222-7758. |
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See Report 01-172 6/14/2001 |
Multi-Use Strollers
Sold 1996 - 2000 Battat Incorporated Germantown, Wis. |
"Take 2," "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro-Sport" 4-in-1 Stollers are being recalled because the strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach, causing a child to fall to the ground. | Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Century at 800-766-9998 to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Century will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models. |
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See Report 01-171 6/13/2001 |
Beanbag Cushions
Sold Sept. 00 - May 01 Battat Incorporated Germantown, Wis. |
This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 Because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. | Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. Consumers also can send their cushions to Battat Incorporated, attention: Valinda Cayetano, Quality Assurance, 44 Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY. 12901 for a refund plus mailing costs. For more information call Battat Incorporated at 800-247-6144. |
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See Report 01-170 6/13/2001 |
Toy Baking Sets
Sold March 99 - April 01 BRIO Corp. Germantown, Wis. |
The yellow, blue, and red hand mixers are 5.5 inches long, and are sold along with toy utensils, rolling pin, mixing bowl, and baking molds. The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the hand mixer away from children immediately and call BRIO at 888-274-6869 for a refund or replacement item. |
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See Report 01-166 6/19/2001 |
Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars Sold May 01 - June 01 Equity Marketing Inc. Los Angeles, Calif. |
The remote controlled race cars are black with the number 28 printed in red on the doors and roof. The cars are about 8-inches by 3-inches wide and 2-inches high. The circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. | Consumers should stop using these cars immediately, remove the batteries from the car and remote controls and return them to the Texaco Station where purchased for a full refund. Consumers also may return the items for a full refund by obtaining a prepaid shipping label by calling Equity Marketing Inc. at 888-747-4355. |
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See Report 01-165 6/5/2001 |
Backyard Gym Sets
Sold Sept. 00 - April 01 Hedstrom Corp. Bedford, Pa. |
The Star Cruiser and Rocket Rider swings on backyard gym sets have screws that hold the swing together that can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury to children. | Consumers should stop using the swings immediately and detach them from the gym set. Consumers should call Hedstrom toll-free at 800-642-9193 to order a free repair. |
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See Report 01-160 5/24/2001 |
Puch'n Pop Toys
Sold Aug. 98 - March 01 Raymond Geddes & Co. Inc. Baltimore, Md. |
The vinyl toys are about 2- to 3- inches long, and come in two different styles: a fish and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund, or throw them away. For questions, contact the firm at 800-533-6273. |
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See Report 01-158 5/22/2001 |
Water Rocket Toys
Sold Jan. 01 - March 01 Spin Master Toys Ontario, Canada |
The rocket have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. The rockets, once propelled from launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and hit and injure children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master at 800-622-8339 to receive a replacement rocket. |
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See Report 01-155 5/17/2001 |
Activity Rockers
Sold Nov. 00 - Feb. 01 COMBI International Corp. Carol Stream, Ill. |
There is a toy bar attachment on the COMBI activity rocker that has three toys, including a blue plastic bear, a yellow plastic mirror and a clear plastic ball with beads inside. One of the toys, a clear plastic ball can crack and break during use, exposing the small beads inside, posing a choking hazard. | Consumers should immediately detach the toy bar from the activity rocker and discard it and call COMBI to receive a free replacement toy bar. For more information, contact COMBI at 800-992-6624. |
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See Report 01-154 5/17/2001 |
Changing Tables
Sold Aug. 98 - April 01 Child Craft Industries Salem, Ind. |
Some changing tables were not glued properly and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies. The changing table is made of beech wood and comes in a variety of colors. | Consumers should stop using the recalled changing table immediately and call Child Craft at 866-423-3114 to receive information on participating in this recall. |
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See Report 01-149 5/10/2001 |
Basketball Sets
Sold Jan. 01 - May 01 Fisher-Price East Aurora, N.Y. |
Some of the nets have enlarged openings. If children put their heads into these enlarged opening, the net can get tangled around their necks and they could strangle. | Consumers should stop using the basketball set immediately. Consumers should call Fisher-Price toll-free at 800-247-9395 to order a free replacement net. |
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See Report 01-146 5/10/2001 |
Snuggle Teeny Bean Bears
Sold Mar. 01 - April 01 Unilever & Personal Care USA Greenwich, Conn. |
The Snuggle Teeny Bean Bears was included as a promotions item in Snuggle®, Cuddle Up®, Fresh RainTM, and Sweet SlumberTM fabric softener products. The yellow pom-pom can detach, posing a choking hazard. | Consumers should immediately remove the bear's pom-pom to eliminate the choking hazard. For additional information, consumers can contact Snuggle at 800-598-5005. |
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See Report 01-137 5/1/2001 |
Evenflo Joyride Car Seat/Carriers Sold Jan. 88 - Dec. 98 Evenflo Co, Inc. Vandalia, Ohio |
The recall involves all Evenflo Joyride ca seat/carriers, which are white or gray plastic with seat
pads of various colors and patterns.
When the seat is used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip forward. When this happens, an infant inside the carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries. |
Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until it has been repaired. Evenflo will provide a free repair kit that helps secure the handle. Call Evenflo at 800-557-3178 or visit their site at http://www.joyridecarseat.com |
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See Report 01-117 3/29/2001 |
Bungee Baby Jumpers
Sold May 96 - March. 2001 Cosco Inc. Columbus, Ind. |
Both bungee baby jumpers models have a multi-colored fabric seat with a white plastic frame. Only models 04-461 and 04-468 are being recalled. Metal clasps can detach from the bungee cord, causing the unit to fall to the floor. Babies can suffer injuries from the fall. | Consumers should stop using the bungee baby jumpers immediately and contact Cosco at 800-314-9327 to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit can be ordered through their web site at www.coscoinc.com. |
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See Report 01-117 3/29/2001 |
Safety 1st Wipe Warmers
Sold Dec. 99 - Jan. 2001 Safety 1st. Canton, Mass. |
Only model number 26133 is being recalled. A yellow duck and the words "especially for baby" are located on the lower left corner of the unit. Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior of the wipe warmer cracking. | Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmer immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that will prevent cracking. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at 800-964-8489. |
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See Report 01-115 3/29/2001 |
Intelli-table Toys
Sold Oct. 2000 - March. 2001 Fisher-Price East Aurora, N.Y. |
The Intelli-Table is a round, plastic activity table with a blue, removeable top that uses three interchangeable play rings to help children learn numbers, music, and games. Two red knobs on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children. | Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price toll free at 800-220-7137 to order a free repair kit with replacement knobs. |
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See Report 01-110 3/19/2001 |
Zapper Toys
Sold Oct. 1998 - March. 2001 Eight Different Firms Grand Rapids, Mich. |
The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to were purchased for a refund, or throw them away. If consumer have questions, call CPSC at 800-638-2772. |
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See Report 01-109 3/19/2001 |
"All That Glitters" Children's Wands Sold Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2001 Meijer Inc. Grand Rapids, Mich. |
The "All That Glitters" light and glitter wand is about 9 inches long, and has a gold-colored handle with a clear plastic ball on top filled with a pink liquid glitter. The batteries can short-circuit, causing the wands' handles to become very hot and melt the plastic, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. | Consumers should take these wands away from children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, contact Meijer Inc. at 800-543-3704 or 616-453-6711. |
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See Report 01-104 3/13/2001 |
Baseball Video Games w/Bats Sold June 2000 - Jan. 2001 Radica USA Ltd. Dallas, Texas |
Play TV Baseball is a video game that plugs directly into a TV set, and simulates hitting a baseball. The bat, which is included with the game, can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury. | Consumers should immediately stop using the bat that was included with the game, and return the bat to the firm to receive a free replacement and postage costs. See CPSC report #01-104 or call 800-803-9611 for more information. |
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See Report 01-100 3/12/2001 |
Burger King Kid's Meal Toy Sold Jan. - Feb. 2001 Burger King Miami, Fla. |
"Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toddler toys are being recalled because of a potential choking hazard to young children. They have metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy, that can come out and pose a choking hazard. | Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and call (800) 661-9173 for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy. |
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See Report 01-099 3/5/2001 |
"Scooter Bug" Happy Meal
Sold Nov. 2000 - Feb. 2001 McDonald's Corp. Oakbrook, Ill. |
The Scooter Bug Toy is about 3 inches long amd 2 1/2 inches wide. The bug has a yellow face with red antennas, orange and a purple body with green spots. The bugs antenna can break off, posing a chocking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's for a replacement toy. For more information, call 800-638-2772 |
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See Report 01-096 3/1/2001 |
Lakeshore Educational Games
Sold Jan. 92 - Jan. 2001 Lakeshore Learning Materials Carson, Ca. |
Both Concept Classification Kits and the Opposites Take-Home Pack contain various metal objects. One of the object is a silver-covered metal weight, shaped like a disc measuring about 1 1/4 inches in diameter with a small loop at the top. Metal weights found in the game contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard for children. | Consumers should immediately remove and discard the metal discs. To receive a lead-free replacement piece, call Lakeshore Learning Materials at 800-421-5354 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. |
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See Report 01-096 3/1/2001 |
Children's Brooms
Sold April 2000 - Feb. 2001 EMSCO Inc. Girard, Pa. |
The Ti-dee Helper brooms are about 37 inches long with a wood handle painted yellow and natural straw bristles. The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard. | Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call EMSCO Inc. at 800-458-0839 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
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See Report 01-096 3/1/2001 |
Toy Drums
Sold May 2000 - Feb. 2001 Eden LLC New York, N.Y. |
The toy drum is shaped like a soft stuffed green crab. The toy drums, sold under the name "Little Lessons Music Makers" have mallet sold with them that have spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat. | Consumers should take the drums away from children immediately and call Eden at 800-658-8673 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, for instructions on returning the toy and receiving a replacement toy. |
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See Report 01-094 2/28/2001 |
Play Yards / Cribs
Home and Roam cribs Baby Express cribs Sold 1992 - 1994 Baby Trends Ontario, Calif. |
In Jan. 2001, a 9-month-old baby died of asphyxiation when her neck caught in the
V-shape created by the collapsed sides of her crib / play yard. There have been three other deaths and three reports of babies found not breathing. Baby trend Inc. is repeating its announcement of the 1995 recall of Home and Roam and Baby Express portable cribs / play pens. |
Stop using them immediately and call Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 328-7363 to get a free, new play yard. Baby Trend portable cribs/play yards
sold since 1994 have different side rails and are not recalled.
CPSC has previously announced the recall of several other portable cribs/play yards with rotating top rails that can collapse and entrap a child in the folded top rails. CPSC is aware of 14 deaths to children when the top rails of play yards collapsed. A new safety standard requires that the top rails of play yards automatically lock into place when the unit is fully set up. See Report #01-094 for more details. |
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See Report 01-088 2/21/2001 |
Graco Highchairs
Sold Jan. 1995 - June 98 Graco's Children's Products Elverson, Pa. |
The highchairs are made of a white plastic seat with metal legs, with Graco printed on the front of the tray. The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall. | Consumers should stop using the highchairs immediately and call Graco at 800-617-7447 anytime to receive a free repair kit. Additional information is available at www.gracobaby.com under Customer Service/Recall Information. Consumers should have the highchair in front of them when they call Graco. |
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See Report 01-087 2/21/2001 |
Simmons Crib Repair
Sold Jan. 1998 - Dec. 2000 Simmons Juvenile Products New London, Wis. |
Bracket hooks that are used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing the mattress to collapse. Babies can become trapped and suffocate when this happens. In the past four months, Simmons has received more than 800 reports of bracket hooks breaking. No serious injuries have been reported. | Consumers should stop using these recalled cribs immediately and contact Simmons to receive free replacement brackets by overnight mail. For more information, call IMT Accessories at 800-421-2951 anytime or visit www.simmonsjp.com/recall.cfm. |
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See Report 01-086 2/21/2001 |
Barbie Sunglasses
Sold June 99 - Aug. 2000 IMT Accessories New York, N.Y. |
The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested. | Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call IMT Accessories at 800-868-7870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. |
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See Report 01-086 2/21/2001 |
Barbie Sunglasses
Sold June 99 - Aug. 2000 IMT Accessories New York, N.Y. |
The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested. | Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call IMT Accessories at 800-868-7870 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. |
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See Report 01-081 2/8/2001 |
"Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal Toy Sold Jan. 99 & Jan. 2001 Supreme Toys Hong Kong |
The "Planet Discovery" toys are plastic disks (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter) with a suction cup on the back. The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a chocking hazard to young children. | Parents should immediately take away these toys from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a chick-fil-A restaurant for a free replacement premium or a small icedream. For more information, call Chick-fil-A at 866-736-5914 |
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See Report 01-080 2/8/2001 |
PLAYGO Toy Vehicles
Sold June 95 - Dec. 98 Supreme Toys Hong Kong |
The recalled vehicles include airplanes, cars, dump trucks and fire engines sold under the PLAYGO brand name. Small parts can break off the vehicles, posing a chocking hazard. | Consumers should take these pull toy vehicles away from children immediately. Consumers should cut the remote control cords off the toy, discard the vehicle, and mail just the cord to Supreme at 8348 C. Olive Rd., St. Louis, MO. 63132 for a $5 refund. For more information, call Supreme Toys at 800-567-1774 Monday thought Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT. |
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See Report 01-079 2/6/2001 |
Pottery Barn Kids' Wooden Pull Toys Sold June 2000 - Jan. 2001 Pottery Barn Kids San Francisco, Ca. |
The wooden dog is about 10 inches long and about 5 inches high. The dog's legs are attached to wooden wheels with small pegs. Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a chocking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these pull toys away from young children immediately., and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Pottery Barn Kids at 866-428-6467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday. |
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See Report 01-076 2/1/2001 |
Kolcraft Tot Rider Walkers
Sold Feb. 2000 - Aug. 2000 Kolcraft Enterprises Chicago, Ill. |
The music center, which is removeable, has a steering wheel, gear shift, buttons, and a speaker which plays music. The cover on the walker's removeable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential chocking hazard to young children. | Consumers should remove the music center and call Kolcraft to receive a free replacement tray. Consumers can contact Kolcraft at 800-453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
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See Report 01-070 1/22/2001 |
"Busy School Bus" Toys
Sold June 99 - Jan. 2001 Playskool Pawtucket, R.I. |
On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a chocking hazard to young children. Only item #5527 toys with date codes 91671 through 91883 are being recalled to replace. | Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool at 888-510-1561 or visit their web site at http://www.hasbro.com/consumer/safety.html to receive a free toy of equal value. |
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See Report 01-064 1/9/2001 |
Crayola Toddler Boots
Sold Sept. 99 - Dec. 1999 BBC International Ltd. Boca Ratton, Fla. |
The recalled Crayola boots come in boys' and girls styles. The boys' boots are blue and black, while the girls are white with pink and lavender trim. Both styles have toggles on each boot to use to tighten the laces. The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a chocking hazard to young children. | Consumers should remove the toggles from the laces of these boots immediately and throw the toggles away. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, contact BBC International at 800-632-4450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |