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Product and Firm | Problem | Recommendation |
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See Report 06-058 12/21/05 |
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Aspen 3 in 1 Cribs, sold under the Graco Trademark Sold Aug 03 to May 05 Simplicity Inc. |
The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children. | Consumers should call Simplicity Inc. to receive a retrofit kit. |
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See Report 06-054 12/15/05 |
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Children’s Books Sold May 03 to Nov 05 Advantage Publishers Group |
If the clear plastic container is removed from the book’s back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book |
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See Report 06-517 12/14/05 |
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Mystery Drawer and Dice Tunnel Magic Party Favors and Costume Shield Sold Apr 04 to Sep 05 Celebrate Express Inc. |
The magic party favors and the dragon ornament on the shield could break or crack, exposing sharp points that present a possible laceration hazard to children. | Consumers should take the recalled magic party favors and costume shield away from children immediately and contact the company for a refund. Celebrate Express has directly contacted all purchasers of the products by mail. |
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See Report 06-052 12/14/05 |
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Little Tree Mini Learning Cube Sold Jun 05 to Nov 05 Maxim Enterprise Inc. |
Small wooden pegs in the top corners of the toy can come loose posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled learning cube toy away from young children and return it to Target for a $15 giftcard plus applicable state tax. |
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See Report 06-051 12/13/05 |
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Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumpers Sold Jan 05 to Nov 05 Kids II Inc. |
The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit and child to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement. |
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See Report 06-048 12/08/05 |
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Plastic Siren Whistle Sold Jul 05 to Aug 05 Chuck E. Cheese's (CEC Entertainment) |
The recalled plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled plastic siren whistle away from children and discard it. Free replacement whistles can be obtained by visiting any Chuck E. Cheese's or contacting the company. |
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See Report 06-047 12/08/05 |
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Bobby Jack™ pajama set Sold Apr 05 to Jun 05 J & F Design, Inc. |
These pajamas sets fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability of children's sleepwear under the Flammable Fabrics Act. This poses a risk of burn injuries to children. | Consumers should immediately stop wearing these pajama sets and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-043 12/01/05 |
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Cachito Pacifiers Sold Jul 05 to Sep 05 Ideal Distributors Inc. |
The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-042 11/30/05 |
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Children’s Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls Sold Mar 02 to Sep 05 Stravina Operating Co., LLC |
The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for a free replacement product at (800) 964-0029 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm’s Web site atwww.stravina.com for more information. |
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See Report 06-036 11/22/05 |
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Lov’s “Europa” Natural Color Cribs Sold Jul 04 to Aug 05 Delta Enterprise Corp. |
The crib's paint contains high levels of lead. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. | Consumers should stop using the recalled crib immediately and return to retailer where purchased for a credit or refund. |
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See Report 06-035 11/22/05 |
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10-in-1 Activity Trunks by Kid Connection Sold Jul 05 to Sep 05 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. |
Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the product to Wal-Mart for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-034 11/22/05 |
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Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles Sold May 05 to Sept 05 International Playthings Inc. |
Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. |
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See Report 06-033 11/22/05 |
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Viking Chubbies Toy Cars Sold Jun 05 to Aug 05 International Playthings Inc. |
The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on returning the product for a free replacement item of similar value. |
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See Report 06-511 11/17/05 |
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Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring Sold Jun 05 to Aug 05 American Public Co. |
The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. In addition, J.C. Penney will also notify all known purchasers by mail to remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt. |
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See Report 06-030 11/17/05 |
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Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers Sold Dec 04 to Jul 05 Sycamore Kids Inc. |
The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children. | Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet. |
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See Report 06-027 11/10/05 |
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DesignWare® 4 Fairy Wands Sold Mar 03 to Sep 05 American Greetings Corporation |
The fairy wand party favors can break apart, exposing sharp wires that pose a laceration hazard to children. | Consumers should take the recalled wands away from young children immediately. Contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings products are sold. |
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See Report 06-018 10/27/05 |
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Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles Sold Jan 04 to Aug 05 Dorel Juvenile Group USA |
An electronic malfunction can occur in the ride-on vehicle’s circuit board and/or battery connector, resulting in smoking and melting of components. This poses a vehicle fire hazard and a burn hazard to consumers if components are touched while malfunctioning. | Consumers should take the recalled ride-on vehicles away from children immediately and contact the company for a free repair. |
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See Report 06-504 10/18/05 |
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Child Craft Cribs Sold Apr 05 to Oct 05 Child Craft Industries Inc. |
A wooden strip added to the end assemblies of the crib to correct a spacing problem could come loose, creating a space in violation of the federal crib standard and posing a risk of entrapment. In addition, the three pin nails used to hold the strip in place pose a laceration hazard if the wooden strip detaches. | Stop using the crib immediately and call Child Craft Industries for free replacement ends. |
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See Report 06-009 10/18/05 |
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Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners Sold Jul 05 to Aug 05 Target Corp. |
The sharpener’s razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed. Also, the pencil sharpener hole is large enough to allow a finger to fit inside. This poses a laceration hazard to children and adults. | Consumers should take the recalled jumbo pencil with sharpeners away from children immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a GiftCard of $1 plus applicable state tax. |
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See Report 06-502 10/14/05 |
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Kelty Speedster Jogging Stroller Sold May 05 to Jul 05 Kelty Division of American Recreation Products Inc. |
Stroller handle-locking clips can unlock during use, causing stroller to collapse. | Consumers should stop use immediately and call the telephone number below to arrange return of affected units to Kelty. A full refund, plus a free daypack, is provided for all units returned by consumers. Purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. |
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See Report 06-001 10/06/05 |
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Reebok Children’s Fleece Quarter-Zip Pullover/Pant Sets Sold Sep 04 to Feb 05 Adjmi Apparel Group |
The zipper slider and pull on the fleece pullovers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children and contact Adjmi to receive a replacement product. |
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See Report 05-278 09/22/05 |
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Necklace and Earring Sets Sold May 05 to Aug 05 Dollar General Corp. |
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund. |
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See Report 05-277 09/22/05 |
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Disney Princess Bracelet Keyrings Sold Nov 03 to Jun 05 Monogram International Inc. |
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should take these recalled bracelet keyrings away from children immediately and return them to Monogram International for a refund. |
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See Report 05-602 09/19/05 |
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Sparkle Horse Toys Sold Jul 05 to Aug 05 Douglas Company |
Beads of glitter glue on the colored ribbons could detach and pose an aspiration hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these recalled toys away from children immediately and return the horse to Douglas Company to receive a replacement product. |
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See Report 05-270 09/15/05 |
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“Bottle Sippers” Pull-Up Bottle Caps Sold Jan 02 to Aug 05 Bradshaw International Inc. |
The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these recalled bottle sippers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 05-267 09/13/05 |
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Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems Sold Oct 04 to Aug 05 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. |
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers. | Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling. |
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See Report 05-260 09/08/05 |
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Spindle Crib Sold Jan 04 to Jul 05 Pottery Barn Kids |
The spindles on the crib’s front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment. | Consumers should immediately stop using these cribs and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a free replacement front rail or a full refund (including shipping). |
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See Report 05-257 09/02/05 |
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Surf Club™ Arm Bands Sold Apr 03 to Aug 05 Atico International USA, Inc. |
The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children. | Parents should immediately stop their children from using the recalled arm band pool floats and return them to CVS for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-255 09/01/05 |
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Sesame Street Toy Sunglasses Sold Dec 03 to Aug 05 American Greetings Corp. |
The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings’ products are sold. |
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See Report 05-254. 09/01/05 |
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Red Sunglasses/Toddler Cap Set Sold Nov 04 to Jun 05 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, LLC |
The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars®. |
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See Report 05-252 08/31/05 |
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Back Trails Jr. Toddler, Youth and Child Bicycle Helmets Sold Apr 04 to Jul 05 Target |
Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries. | Consumers should take the helmets away from children and return them to the nearest Target Store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund. |
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See Report 05-599 08/25/05 |
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Maptangle™ World Edition Floor Mat Map Games Sold Feb 05 to Jun 05 Hidden Hills Productions Inc. |
The orange paint on the floor mat maps contains excess levels of lead. Lead poisoning is a serious hazard to children and is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled game maps, and contact Hidden Hills Productions Inc. for information on returning the recalled maps and receiving a free replacement map or refund. |
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See Report 05-250 08/23/05 |
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ZoloWear Infant Carriers/Slings Sold May 05 to Aug 05 ZoloWear Inc. |
The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these carriers/slings immediately and call ZoloWear for instructions on having the carriers/slings repaired. |
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See Report 05-248 08/19/05 |
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Stork Craft Toy Boxes Sold Dec 02 to Apr 05 Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. |
The toy box’s lid support can fail, allowing the lid to collapse suddenly. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children, and possible impact injuries to a child’s head, neck, fingers or hands. | Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy boxes and contact Stork Craft for information to determine if their toy box lid support needs to be replaced. If so, the firm will provide a free replacement lid support. |
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See Report 05-244 08/17/05 |
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Water Watch Sold Mar 05 to Jul 05 Almar Sales Co. Inc |
The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact. | Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm. |
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See Report 05-242 08/12/05 |
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Caroline Flower Baby Sandals Sold May 05 to Jul 05 The Gymboree Corp |
A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions. |
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See Report 05-595 08/10/05 |
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Kelty Speedster Deluxe and Speedster Deuce Jogging Strollers Sold May 05 to Jun 05 American Recreation Products Inc. |
Stroller handle can disconnect from stroller frame during use. | Consumers should stop using these recalled strollers and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact Kelty for a free daypack. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. All affected units in distribution have been located. |
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See Report 05-234 07/27/05 |
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Kid’s Folding Chairs Sold Jul 03 to Jul 05 Fourstar Group Inc. |
The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers. | Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Fourstar for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin. |
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See Report 05-233 07/27/05 |
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Children’s Folding Chairs Sold Sep 04 to Jun 05 Idea Nuova Inc. |
The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers. | Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin. |
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See Report 05-232 07/27/05 |
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Juvenile Folding Chairs Sold Jul 03 to May 05 Meco Corp. |
Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. | Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Meco for instructions on receiving a refund. |
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See Report 05-231 07/26/05 |
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Baby Denim and Knit Jackets Sold Jan 05 to May 05 H&M |
The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-230 07/26/05 |
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Classic Walker Wagon Sold Aug 03 to May 05 Radio Flyer Inc. |
The tips of the clickers, which make a clicking sound when the Walker Wagon wheels move, can break off. The broken clickers pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these recalled Walker Wagons away from young children and contact Radio Flyer for free replacement clickers. |
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See Report 05-228 07/19/05 |
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So Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks Sold Apr 05 to May 05 Target Corp. |
Small parts could break off the truck, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the toy trucks away from children and return them to the nearest Target store for a gift card in the amount of a full refund ($5.00, plus applicable state taxes). |
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See Report 05-226 07/14/05 |
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Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double Jogging Strollers Sold Dec 04 to Jul 05 Sycamore Kids Inc. |
The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children. | Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet. |
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See Report 05-222 07/08/05 |
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Pokémon Plush Toys Sold Apr 05 to Jun 05 Pokémon USA Inc. |
The stuffing of the toy may contain tips of sewing needles which could pose a puncture hazard. | Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact Pokémon USA to receive a free replacement toy. |
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See Report 05-221 07/07/05 |
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Graco Duo Tandem Stroller, Graco MetroLite Stroller Sold 1994 to 2002 Graco Children’s Products Inc. |
These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller. | Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller’s frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks. |
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See Report 05-219 07/06/05 |
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Safety 1st Tubside Bath Seats Sold Dec 03 to Aug 04 Dorel Juvenile Group |
The bath seats are not intended and should not be used with certain non-traditional or sunken bathtubs. In these types of tubs, the bath seat can break, tip over and a child can fall into the water. | Consumers who have a Tubside Bath Seat should check the dimension of their tubs. If they have a non-traditional or sunken bathtub outside the specified dimensions, or have a broken unit the consumer should immediately stop using the Tubside Bath Seat and contact the firm for information on how to get a $20 rebate toward the purchase of any other Dorel Juvenile Group product. Consumers should not return product to retail stores. |
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See Report 05-584 06/29/05 |
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Chesapeake Outdoor Trunk Sold Mar 05 to Apr 05 Pottery Barn Kids |
A problem with the lid support on the trunk could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child’s head, fingers or hands. | Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these outdoor trunks and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their trunk is included in the recall. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a replacement trunk or refund. |
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See Report 05-211 06/29/05 |
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Cameron Toy Chest Sold Dec 03 to Apr 05 Pottery Barn Kids |
A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child’s head, fingers or hands. | Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a free lid support replacement kit. |
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See Report 05-203 06/23/05 |
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Spinning Water Teethers Sold Mar 05 to Apr 05 Prestige Toy Corp. |
The plastic spinner in the center of the teether can break, causing small beads to fall out. This poses a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these teethers away from young children and return the item to Prestige Toy Corp. for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-199 06/17/05 |
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Children's Fishing Kits Sold Aug 01 to Jun 05 Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division, |
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit. |
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See Report 05-198 06/16/05 |
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Bright Starts Jammin’ Jumpers Sold Dec 03 to May 05 Kids II Inc. |
The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disable the jumper by cutting a one-inch portion of the yellow strap just below the clamp. To receive a free replacement product, consumers should cut out the white warning label from the canvas seat and mail the label and the one-inch portion of the yellow strap to Kids II at 555 North Point Center East, Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30022. |
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See Report 05-197 06/15/05 |
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Baby Connection Fun Frog Soft Gym Sold Oct 04 to May 05 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. |
A cap on the wire supports inside the soft gym’s upright arms can detach, allowing the wire to poke through the fabric. This poses a laceration and puncture hazard to babies. | Consumers should return the recalled soft gyms to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-181 05/24/05 |
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Children’s Folding Chairs Sold Sep 02 to May 05 Summit Marketing International LLC |
The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers. | Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately, and contact Summit for instructions on how to receive a repair kit to replace the locking pin. |
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See Report 05-173 05/12/05 |
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Lov’s Decorated Orthodontic Pacifier Sold Nov 01 to Dec 04 Delta Enterprise Corp. |
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should discard the pacifiers and contact the firm for instructions on how to obtain a refund or replacement product. |
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See Report 05-172 05/12/05 |
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Lemon Meringue Wooden Push Toys Sold Feb 05 to Mar 05 Pamela Drake Inc. |
Small parts can break off posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take these recalled push toys away from young children and return the toys to Pamela Drake Inc. or their local retailer for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-171 05/12/05 |
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Heart-Shaped Pendant Sold May 03 to Ap 05 Dollar General Corp. |
The recalled heart-shaped pendant contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation. | Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund. |
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See Report 05-168 05/10/05 |
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Fisher-Price Lil’ Wagster Dragster push toys Sold Dec 02 to Feb 05 Fisher-Price |
A young child’s chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toy’s round-shaped handle and incur injuries. | Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions. |
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See Report 05-167 05/10/05 |
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Fisher-Price® Grow-To-Pro® Pogo Sticks Sold Jan 02 to Aug 04 Fisher-Price |
An internal metal pin can wear down, causing the pogo sticks to remain stuck in the down position and release unexpectedly, posing a risk of fall or facial impact injuries to children. | Consumers should take the products away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free replacement pogo stick. |
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See Report 05-164 05/03/05 |
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White Lancaster Cribs Sold Jun 04 to Apr 05 Simplicity Inc. |
The white paint on the cribs can chip, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should contact Simplicity Inc. to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-163 04/29/05 |
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Children’s Folding Chair Sold Sep 02 to Apr 05 Atico International USA Inc. |
The chair’s safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Children’s fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to children’s fingers. | Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Atico for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-565 04/27/05 |
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Okie Dokie® Striped Bodysuits with Puffy Appliqué Sold Oct 04 to Feb 05 J.C. Penney Corp. |
The appliqué can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled bodysuits immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-564 4/21/05 |
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Royal Seating Prima Chair Sold Feb 04 to Nov 04 Royal Seating Ltd. Cameron, Texas |
The seat portion of the chair can detach from the leg base possibly causing a child to fall to the floor. | Owners who have not already been directly contacted by Royal Seating should visit the firm’s Web site or call Royal Seating toll-free to receive information about having chairs tested and replaced if needed. |
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See Report 05-160 4/20/05 |
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Light-up Pacifier, New Style Piano, and High Toys Choochoo Toy Train Sold Jul 04 to Feb 05 California International Trading Los Angeles, Calif. |
The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers and toys away from young children and call California International Trading to find out how to get a refund and postage reimbursement. |
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See Report 05-158 4/19/05 |
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Carter’s® Infant and Children’s Overalls Sold Aug 04 to Mar 05 Carter’s® Atlanta, Ga. |
The plastic center of the decorative snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard. | Contact Carter’s to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-153 4/15/05 |
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My First Crayon-Ball™ and My First Crayon-Ball™ Activity Set Sold Jun 04 to Mar 05 Baja Products Inc. Delray Beach, Fla. |
Small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the products. This can pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or call Baja Products for a replacement product. |
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See Report 05-155 4/13/05 |
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Children’s Fishing Poles Sold Aug 01 to Mar 05 W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc. doing business as Zebco Tulsa, Okla. |
The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole. |
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See Report 05-154 4/13/05 |
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Nu-Tronix Karaoke Cassette Player/Recorder Sold Jun 03 to Mar 05 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Bentonville, Ark. |
The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation. | Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund . |
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See Report 05-151 4/7/05 |
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Flashing Pacifier or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace Sold Jan 04 to Feb 05 Solar Inc. Tappan, N.Y. |
The nipple can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should discard the pacifiers or return them to the place where purchased to obtain a refund. |
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See Report 05-140 3/24/05 |
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Reebok Children’s Windwear and Fleece Jacket and Pant Sets Sold Aug 04 to Feb 05 Adjmi Apparel Group New York, N.Y. |
The zipper slider and pull on the jackets can detach, if pulled when the jacket is open. The detached zipper slider and pull can pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children and contact Adjmi recall hotline to receive a replacement product. |
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See Report 05-137 3/22/05 |
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Graco Toddler Bed Sold Feb 94 to Mar 01 Graco Children’s Products Inc. Exton, Pa. |
A child’s arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains and other injuries to young children. | Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call the firm to receive a free retrofit kit. The kit includes custom designed mesh coverings that must be attached to the guard rails and footboard to prevent entrapment. The mesh coverings will be available in 6 to 8 weeks. |
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See Report 05-131 3/9/05 |
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Portable Cribs Sold Jan 04 to Feb 05 Delta Enterprise Corp. New York, N.Y. |
The crib slats can separate from the headboard, posing an entrapment risk to young children. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening. | Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and contact Delta Enterprise Corp. to arrange for two free replacement headboards. |
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See Report 05-128 3/4/05 |
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Arizona® Boys’ Zip-Up Cardigan Sweater Sold Sep 04 to Jan 05 J.C. Penney Corp. Plano, Texas |
The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-125 3/4/05 |
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Soother Baby Pacifiers Sold Mar 00 to Jan 05 The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. Los Angeles, Calif. |
The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children. | Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund. |
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See Report 05-546 3/1/05 |
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Lands’ End Infant and Toddler Squall Parkas, Sport Squalls, Squall Snow Suits and Squall Bibs Sold Aug 04 to Dec 04 Lands’ End Dodgeville, Wis. |
The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children. | Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it. |
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See Report 05-547 3/3/05 |
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Battery-Powered Flying Saucer Toys Sold Aug 04 to Sep 04 QSP Inc. Pleasantville, N.Y. |
The Flying Saucer can overheat while charging, resulting in the plastic motor cover starting to melt, creating a risk of burns to children handling the toy. | Schools and fundraising officials have received notification of this recall. Consumers can return the product for a replacement prize of equal value. |
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See Report 05-126 3/2/05 |
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Stuffed Yarn Bunny Sold Feb 02 to Mar 03 Ocean Desert Sales Inc. Philadelphia, Pa. |
The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal, posing an aspiration hazard to young children. Additionally, the heart and flower button decorations also can detach, posing a choking hazard. | Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 05-544 2/25/05 |
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Farm Teether Rattle Sold Nov 02 to Mar 04 New England Sterling Attleboro, Mass. |
A metal bar on the rattle can break off during use, releasing small round beads and small farm animal figures that roll off the crossbar when the soldered joints break. The beads can pose an aspiration hazard to young children. The breakage also can create ragged edges on the ring, posing a laceration hazard. | Consumers can return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund, credit or a new rattle. |
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See Report 05-122 2/25/05 |
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“Toy Tunes” Electronic Musical Toys Sold Mar 04 to Jan 05 Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Chesapeake, Va. |
The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumer should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 05-117 2/22/05 |
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Playtex Hip Hammock Sold Jun 04 to Feb 05 Playtex Products Inc. Westport, Conn. |
The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby. | Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement. |
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See Report 05-114 2/17/05 |
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“Maui Ocean Center” Toddler Drinking Cups Sold Jun 03 to Sep 04 Charles Products Bethesda, Md. |
A container inside the cup holds petroleum distillates, which can leak onto the outside of the cup and could come into contact with the user posing a poisoning hazard to children. | Consumers should immediately take these cups away from young children. Consumers should return the cups to the store where purchased for a refund or contact firm. |
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See Report 05-112 2/16/05 |
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Dive Sticks Sold Apr 04 to Sept 04 The Dollar General Corp. Goodlettsville, Tenn. |
Children can fall or land on these upright dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001. | Consumers should take these dive sticks away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund, or discard them. |
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See Report 05-111 2/15/05 |
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Reef Rocker Infant Toy Sold May 04 to Jan 05 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Bentonville, Ark. |
The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the toy away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund. |
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See Report 05-108 2/15/05 |
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Denim Jumper Set Sold Jul 04 to Nov 04 HIS International New York, NY. |
The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the denim jumper away from children and return to Kmart for a refund or replacement. |
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See Report 05-103 2/11/05 |
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Baby Walker Sold Jun 98 to Dec 04 Big Save International Corp. Los Angeles, Calif. |
The walkers fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Additionally, these walkers can tip-over. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. | Stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-540 2/10/05 |
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Winnie the Pooh Plate Set with plastic fork and spoon Sold Giftco, Inc. Vernon Hills, IL |
The plastic fork prongs in the plate set can break posing a choking hazard to young children. | Stop using the fork immediately. Return just the fork or the entire plate set to Giftco for a full refund or consumers can just throw the fork away. |
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See Report 05-101 2/10/05 |
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Toy Cars Sold Sept 04 to Dec 04 New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. Vernon, Calif. |
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these toys away from young children, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 05-099 2/9/05 |
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Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace and Flashing Pacifier Shock Baby Necklace Sold Jan 04 to Nov 04 Todo Dollar Wholesale Los Angeles, Calif. |
The nipple can detach from the pacifier, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-096 2/4/05 |
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Girls’ Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim Sold Nov 04 to Dec 04 Dubbster (H & M private label), H & M New York, N.Y. |
The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable. | Consumers should return the recalled sweaters to any H & M location to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-091 1/24/05 |
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Chamois Blankets sold Dec 02 to Dec 04 Pottery Barn Kids San Francisco, Calif. |
The decorative stitching on the blanket’s edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children. | Consumers can remove the decorative stitching or contact Pottery Barn Kids for information on how to receive a replacement or refund. |
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See Report 05-088 1-19-05 |
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Fun Years Music Big Drum Musical Set Sold Aug 04 to Dec 04 Kids Station Inc. Miami, Fla. |
Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Return the recalled Big Drum Musical Set to your nearest Toys “R” Us store for a refund. |
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See Report 05-082 1/11/05 |
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Metallic costume bracelets Sold Oct 03 to Nov 04 Riviera Trading Inc. New York, N.Y. |
The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children. | Consumers should immediately take these bracelets away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund. |
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See Report 05-079 1/6/05 |
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Cribs Sold Jan 03 to Aug 04 Orbelle Trade Inc. Brooklyn, N.Y. |
The Amber model crib included in this recall does not comply with crib safety standards due to a gap between the side rail and the crib mattress support, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. All other model cribs included in this recall do not have proper assembly instructions and diagrams required for cribs. They are also missing cautionary and warning labels as required by federal law. If the cribs are not assembled properly they could pose an entrapment hazard to infants. | If you own the Amber model crib, contact the firm to schedule an in-home repair or request a replacement crib. For all other model cribs, contact the firm to receive new assembly instructions and warning labels. |
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See Report 05-077 1/4/05 |
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Toddler Swings Sold May 03 to Dec 04 The Step 2 Co. Streetsboro, Ohio |
The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries. | Consumers should stop using these swings and contact the firm to determine if their swing is involved in the recall. If it is, the firm will provide a free repair. |