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Product and Firm | Problem | Recommendation |
| See Report 07-069 12/27/2006 |
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Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats Sold July 2005 to November 2006 Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga. | Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller’s add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children. | Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards. |
| See Report 07-066 12/21/2006 | ![]() | BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons Sold January 2001 through November 2006 BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio | After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons. |
| See Report 07-513 12/19/2006 |
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Gigantic Gemstone Ring Sold October 2003 through October 2006 Celebrate Express Inc., of Kirkland, Wash. | The recalled rings could contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should take the recalled party favors away from children immediately and contact the company for a refund. Celebrate Express has directly contacted purchasers of the products by mail. |
| See Report 07-512 12/18/2006 |
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Remote-Control Dragonfly King HX-242 Helicopter (also known as the Micro R/C Helicopter) Sold November 2006 ThinkGeek Inc., of Fairfax, Va. | The helicopter battery can overheat and catch fire, posing a burn hazard to consumers. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact ThinkGeek to receive a refund or a replacement product. |
| See Report 07-061 12/15/2006 |
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Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Nintendo Wii Video Game System Sold since November 19, 2006 Nintendo of America Inc. | If consumers swing the hand-held “Wii Remote” game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist strap can break, potentially causing the controller to strike bystanders or objects. | Consumers should contact the firm for a replacement wrist strap. |
| See Report 07-058 12/14/2006 |
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Holiday Time™ Stuffed Christmas Beagles Sold September 2006 to December 2006 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. | The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle’s mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund. |
| See Report 07-057 12/14/2006 |
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Baby greendog® girl’s knit coveralls Sold August 2006 to October 2006 Macy’s Merchandising Group Inc., of New York, N.Y. | The snaps on the legs of the coveralls can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these coveralls immediately and return them to any Macy’s store for a full refund or store credit. |
| See Report 07-050 12/13/2006 |
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“See Kai Run” Brand Children’s Boots Sold November 2004 to November 2006 See Kai Run, of Woodinville, Wash. | Metals snaps on the side closure of the boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased. Consumers will receive a refund or replacement pair of shoes. |
| See Report 07-051 12/13/2006 |
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Children’s Butterfly Necklaces Sold October 2005 to November 2006 U.S. Toy Co. Inc., of Grandview, Mo. | The clasps on the necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return the necklaces to the store where purchased for a free replacement product, or contact U.S. Toy Company for information on returning recalled necklaces purchased on the Web site. |
| See Report 07-052 12/13/2006 |
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BRIO Bell Rattles Sold February 2005 to April 2006 K’NEX Industries Inc., of Hatfield, Pa. | The small bell positioned between the wood slats can break and allow access to small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and contact K’NEX for a free replacement toy. |
| See Report 07-054 12/13/2006 | ![]() | Children’s Powerpuff Girls necklaces Sold March 2003 to November 2006 Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I. | The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement. |
| See Report 07-042 12/4/2006 |
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Children’s Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces Sold September 2004 through November 2006 Really Useful Products Inc., of Darien, Ill. | The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund. |
| See Report 07-510 11/30/2006 | ![]() | Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and contact Small World Toys to obtain a free replacement toy. Sold December 2005 to November 2006 Silla America Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. | The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers should contact Dollar Days Customer Service for a refund or store credit. |
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See Report 07-039 11/21/06 |
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Polly
Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets Sold May 03 to Sep 06 Mattel Inc. El Segundo, Calif. |
Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. The magnets can be swallowed, aspirated by young children or placed by a child in their nose or ears. When more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage, which can be fatal. Aspiration to the lungs requires immediate surgery. Magnets placed in the nose or ears can cause swelling and be difficult to remove. | Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to arrange for the return of the sets and to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value of the returned product. |
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See Report 07-035 11/15/06 |
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Various
“Kool Toyz” Children's Products Sold Jul 06 to Sept 06 Toy Century Industrial Ltd. Hong Kong |
Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards. | Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full refund. |
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See Report 07-034 11/15/06 |
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“Play
Wonder” Puzzle Tables Sold Dec 05 to Oct 06 Sunrise China |
The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Also, the tips of the nails on the inside shelf of the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a laceration or puncture hazard. | Consumers should take the products from children immediately and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full refund. |
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See Report 07-031 11/09/06 |
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Helix
Remote Control Micro Helicopter Sold Jul 06 to Nov 06 Spin Master Toys Toronto, Canada |
The power supply controller can overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. |
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See Report 07-030 11/09/06 |
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Baby
Gund Woodles Activity Toys Sold Jun 05 to Apr 06 Gund Inc. Edison, N.J. |
The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these toys immediately, and contact Gund for a free replacement product. |
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See Report 07-029 11/09/06 |
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“Cars”
Toy Storage Benches Sold Mar 06 to Aug 06 Delta Enterprise Corp New York, N.Y. |
The red paint on the partition panels of the toy box contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should take the recalled toy chests away from children immediately and return it to any Toys “R” Us for a credit or refund. |
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See Report 07-024 11/02/06 |
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Flashing
Pacifiers Sold Jan 03 to Sep 06 Rhode Island Novelty Providence, R.I. |
These pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The nipple can separate from the shield easily, posing a choking hazard. Some pacifiers were sold with necklaces that pose a strangulation hazard, and one of the necklaces has beads that can come loose, which poses an aspiration hazard. Though they are marketed for older children, they could be given to babies, and can cause serious injury or death. | Consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and dispose of them. Consumers can also return the pacifiers to the retailers for a refund. |
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See Report 07-023 11/02/06 |
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Toy
Keys Sold Aug 05 to Oct 06 RC2 Brands Inc. Oak Brook, Ill. |
The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy. |
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See Report 07-021 10/31/06 |
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“Creepy
Cape” Halloween Costumes Sold Aug 06 to Oct 06 Family Dollar Inc. Matthews, N.C. |
These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. | Consumers should stop using the recalled capes and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. |
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See Report 07-015 10/25/06 |
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Minnie
Mouse Cardigan Sets Sold Jul 06 to Aug 06 Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Bentonville, Ark. |
If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children. | Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund. |
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See Report 07-013 10/24/06 |
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Mr./Mrs.
Potato Head Sold Sep 06 to Oct 06 Paper Magic Group Inc. Scranton, Pa. |
The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these pumpkin decorating kits immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund. |
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See Report 07-502 10/12/06 |
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Cariboo™
Folding Changing Tables and Cariboo Bassinet Changers Sold Sep 05 to Sep 06 Scandinavian Child Raleigh, N.C. |
If the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to the baby. | Consumers should stop using the changing tables immediately and contact Scandinavian Child to receive a replacement product. Scandinavian Child will notify all known purchasers. |
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See Report 06-267 09/27/06 |
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Suave
Kids Bath Set Sold Mar 06 to Jun 06 Almar Sales Co. New York, NY |
Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation. | Consumers should stop using these bath sets and either dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-266 09/22/06 |
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Toy
Tool Benches Sold Oct 05 to Sep 06 Playskool Pawtucket, R.I. |
Playskool received reports that a 19-month-old boy from Martinsburg, W.V., and a 2-year-old boy from League City, Texas, suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their throats. Though the toy nails are not considered a small-part, and the toys are intended for children age 3 and older, Playskool is voluntarily conducting a recall as a precaution to prevent additional incidents. | Consumers should immediately take the two toy nails away from children and contact Playskool to get information on returning the nails for a $50 certificate for a Playskool (or its related companies’) product. |
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See Report 06-264 09/20/06 |
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Youth
Hooded Sweatshirts Sold Jan 06 to Sep 06 Gildan Activewear SRL Barbados |
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. |
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See Report 06-263 09/20/06 |
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“Candie’s”
Brand Children’s Hoodie Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold Aug 06 to Sep 06 The Cayre Group New York, N.Y. |
These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact The Cayre Group to return the merchandise for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-262 09/20/06 |
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LEGO
EXPLORE Super Trucks Sold Aug 02 to Aug 04 LEGO Systems Inc. Enfield, Conn. |
The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund. |
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See Report 06260 09/19/06 |
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“Que
Cute” Children’s Bathrobes Sold Feb 06 Roden Industries Inc Hollywood, Fla. |
These bathrobes fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard. | Consumers should immediately stop wearing these bathrobes and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-261 09/19/06 |
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“phil
& teds” T2 Travel Cots Sold Jun 05 to Aug 06 Regal Lager Inc. Kennesaw, Ga. |
The plastic cap on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using these cots immediately, and contact Regal Lager for a free repair kit. |
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See Report 06-578 09/14/06 |
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True
Religion Brand Fleece Hoodies Sold Apr 06 to Jul 06 True Religion Los Angeles, Calif. |
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. | Consumers should stop using the clothing immediately and return the item directly to their local Neiman Marcus store for a full refund. Online purchasers should contact Neiman Marcus for instructions on how to return the product. Direct notices from Neiman Marcus are being sent to consumers it has identified who purchased the recalled hoodies. |
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See Report 06-253 09/07/06 |
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Learn-Around™
Playground Activity Center Sold Jul 05 to Aug 06 LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. Emeryville, Calif. |
A child’s arm can become caught in the activity center’s plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled activity center away from children and contact LeapFrog for a free repair kit. |
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See Report 06-248 08/30/06 |
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Jet
Streamers™ Water Blasters Pool Toys Sold Feb 03 to Aug 06 Wild Planet Toys Inc. San Francisco, Calif. |
When partially filled with water, the pool toy can stand upright on the pool floor with the rigid narrow end pointed upward, posing an impalement risk. | Customers should immediately stop using the Jet Streamers and contact Wild Planet for a replacement product. The replacement product has an angled handle that prevents the handle of the toy from standing upright. |
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See Report 06-241 08/22/06 |
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Air
Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane Sold Apr 06 to Jun 06 Spin Master Toys Toronto, Canada |
The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product. |
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See Report 06-240 08/22/06 |
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“Ideal”
and “Brighter Child” Brand Science Kits Sold Jul 04 to May 06 School Specialty Publishing Columbus, Ohio |
The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard. | Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund. |
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See Report 06-576 08/17/06 |
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Cool
Blue Backpacks Sold Jul 06 Lands’ End Dodgeville, Wis. |
The backpack’s battery pack can overheat causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard if touched. | Consumers should stop using these backpacks immediately. Consumers with the affected backpacks are being sent a replacement backpack and battery pack with instructions to return the original product. |
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See Report 06-574 08/17/06 |
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Cage
Bell Musical Instrument for Babies Sold May 06 to Jul 06 Kindermusik International Inc. Greensboro, N.C. |
If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard. | Consumers should take these instruments away from children until they are examined for the hazard. Consumers were sent instructions on how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects. If defects are found, they were instructed to dispose of the instruments and contact Kindermusik for a free replacement. |
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See Report 06-236 08/17/06 |
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Bendable
Dog and Cat Toys Sold Jan 06 to Aug 06 Oriental Trading Company Inc. Omaha, Neb. |
The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them. |
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See Report 06-226 08/10/06 |
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ALEX®
Super Cooking Sets Sold Sep 05 to Apr 06 ALEX, Northvale, N.J. |
The glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children. | Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set. |
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See Report 06-228 08/09/06 |
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Quiksilver
and Roxy Girl lounge pants Sold Sep 03 to Jan 06 Quiksilver Inc. Huntington Beach, Calif. |
These lounge pants fail to meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment. These garments were not labeled or marketed as sleepwear, but because they are children’s loungewear, they must meet the children’s sleepwear flammability standards. | Parents should stop their children from wearing the recalled lounge pants immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If consumers are unable to return their recalled item back to the place of purchase, they should contact the firm. |
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See Report 06-223 08/02/06 |
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Hide
& Seek Hooded Sweatshirts Sold Nov 05 to Jan 06 Quiksilver Inc. Huntington Beach, Calif. |
A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can receive a full refund by returning the sweatshirts to the place of purchase or by mailing the sweatshirts to: Quiksilver Inc., Attention: Consumer Replacements/Recalled Merchandise, 5600 Argosy Circle, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Returns must include the consumer’s name, address and telephone number so Quiksilver can reach them. |
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See Report 06-221 07/25/06 |
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Hampton
Bay® Transitional Collection Fire Truck Sold Jan 06 to Jun 06 Emess Design Group LLC Ellwood City, Pa. |
The glass window of the fire truck and bulldozer night light can become dislodged, fall and shatter into small pieces. This poses a laceration hazard and a serious risk of injury if ingested by a small child. | Consumers should stop using the recalled lamps immediately and return the item to The Home Depot store for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-565 07/19/06 |
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Homeroom
Bedroom Collection Sold Jul 04 to Mar 06 Hold Everything San Francisco, Calif. |
The small cam lock covers can be easily removed, presenting a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately remove the hardware covers and dispose of them. |
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See Report 06-563 07/05/06 |
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Paloma
Rattles Sold Jan 05 to Mar 06 Tiffany and Company New York, N.Y. |
Seams on the rattle can open during use, releasing small round beads. 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 should take these rattles away from babies and return the product to Tiffany and Company for a full refund or a store credit. |
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See Report 06-203 07/05/06 |
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Activity
Blocks & Vehicles Sold Jan 03 to May 06 Small World Toys Culver City, Calif. |
The plastic wheels on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toy vehicles immediately and contact Small World Toys for information on how to obtain a free replacement toy. |
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See Report 06-199 06/29/06 |
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Toy
Guitars Sold Jan 06 Sino Trading Group, LLC Houston, Texas |
The toy guitar can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the vendor where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-193 06/22/06 |
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Reebok
Children’s Windsuit Sold Dec 05 to May 06 Adjmi Apparel Group, New York, N.Y. |
The Reebok logo appliqué on the clear rubber zipper pull on the jacket can detach, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children. Consumers have a choice of either (1) returning the recalled suit in exchange for receiving a free replacement suit or (2) cutting off and discarding the clear rubber zipper pull and continuing to use the original suit. |
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See Report 06-190 06/15/06 |
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Sam
& Libby Girl’s Thong Sandals Sold Mar 06 to Apr 06 Nine West Footwear Corp. White Plains, N.Y. |
The sandals’ metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard. | Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-189 06/15/06 |
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Curious
Buddies Children’s Books Sold Oct 05 to May 06 Simon & Schuster Inc. New York, N.Y. |
The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child’s reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book. |
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See Report 06-186 06/13/06 |
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H&M
Girl’s Water Shoes Sold Mar 05 to May 06 H&M USA New York, N.Y. |
Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. This poses a risk of slipping and falling on smooth, hard surfaces such as tile. | Consumers should stop using these shoes and immediately return them to any H&M store for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-182 06/08/06 |
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Light-Up
Yo-Yo Toy Sold Feb 06 to Mar 06 Ruby’s Franchise Systems Inc. Newport Beach, Calif. |
The yo-yo can separate and expose small parts. This presents a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the yo-yo toy from children immediately and return it to the nearest Ruby’s Diner for a free replacement toy. |
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See Report 06-170 05/25/06 |
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Baby
2 Pack Pacifiers Sold Aug 05 to Mar 06 Kole Imports Carson, Calif. |
The pacifier’s nipple can easily detach from the guard, posing a serious choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the recalled pacifiers away from babies immediately and contact the retailer where they purchased the pacifiers or KI for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-166 05/18/06 |
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Sling
Swing Seats Sold Jul 04 to Feb 05 Rainbow Play Systems Inc. Brookings, S.D. |
These swing seats can unexpectedly break in half, causing the users to fall to the ground. | Consumers should immediately stop using these sling swings and contact Rainbow Play Systems, Inc. or return them to their place of purchase for a free replacement swing. Rainbow has contacted consumers directly who purchased the recalled sling swing seats. Consumers who have already had their swing seats replaced by Rainbow are not affected by this recall. |
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See Report 06-163 05/11/06 |
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Adventure
Playsets Wooden Swing Sets Sold Feb 06 to Mar 06 Backyard Ventures Inc. Amarillo, Texas. |
Defective bolts could cause the swing set frame to detach from the fort structure, posing a fall hazard to the user. | Consumers should stop using the swings set immediately and contact Backyard Ventures to receive repair instructions and free replacement bolts for the recalled swing sets. |
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See Report 06-160 05/10/06 |
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uicy
Couture Children’s Jewelry Sold Sep 05 to Apr 06 Liz Claiborne Inc. North Bergen, N.J. |
The recalled jewelry 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 jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-159 05/09/06 |
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Schwinn
Deluxe Bicycle Child Carriers Sold Sep 04 to Nov 05 PTI Sports Inc. Coral Gables, Fla. |
If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. If these tabs break, it could cause the seat to fall off. This poses a risk of serious injury to a child seated in the carrier. | Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycle child carriers. Do not return the carrier to store. Contact PTI Sports for a free safety bracket and revised installation instructions. |
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See Report 06-156 05/05/06 |
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Metal
Charms (enclosed with certain DVDs) Sold Aug 05 to Apr 06 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Los Angeles, Calif. |
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD. |
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See Report 06-154 05/04/06 |
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Phil
& Teds e3 Twin Buggy Sold Nov 05 to Mar 06 Regal Lager Inc. Kennesaw, Ga. |
The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children. | Contact Regal Lager for information on receiving a free replacement hinge set for the handlebar. |
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See Report 06-152 05/02/06 |
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Cordless
Push Button Toy Telephones Sold Jan 04 to Feb 06 Marvel Education Co. New York, N.Y. |
The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toy phone immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement toy phone. The replacement toy phone has red push button numbers and red graphics printed on it. |
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See Report 06-150 04/27/06 |
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Children’s
Necklaces Sold Jan 03 to Dec 05 Selected Trading Corp. Miami, Fla. |
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. | Consumers should immediately return the recalled jewelry to the nearest Dollar General Store for a refund. |
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See Report 06-148 04/25/06 |
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Mountain
Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers Sold Sycamore Kids Inc. Fort Collins, Colo. |
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 06-139 04/13/06 |
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Battery
Packs Sold with Disney®-Brand DVD Players Sold Apr 05 to Mar 06 Memcorp Inc. Weston, Fla. |
The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns. | Consumers should stop using the battery pack supplied with these DVD players immediately and contact Memcorp for a replacement rechargeable battery pack. |
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See Report 06-138 04/13/06 |
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Whos
That Girl! Sweaters Sold Sep 05 to Nov 05 Trendset Originals New York, N.Y. |
A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the hooded drawstring sweater to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-126 03/30/06 |
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Primary Sounds Toy Vehicles Sold Sep 05 to Jan 06 Kids Preferred LLC Dayton, N.J. |
The hubcaps on the toy’s plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-123 03/30/06 |
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American Girl Children’s Jewelry Sold May 99 to Feb 06 American Girl 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 immediately take recalled jewelry away from children and return the items for a full refund (including applicable tax and return postage costs) |
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See Report 06-539 03/29/06 |
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Thunder
Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine Toy Trucks Sold Nov 05 to Dec 05 Creative Innovations & Sourcing LLC |
Electrical circuits within the truck can overheat causing the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire. | Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will send a letter to all purchasers of the product notifying them of the product’s recall and instructing them to return the battery pack and battery charger to obtain a full refund. |
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See Report 06-121 03/28/06 |
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Child Guidance Toy Pliers Sold Aug 04 to Feb 06 RadioShack Corp. |
The toy’s sliding yellow knob can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these toy pliers away from children and return them to any RadioShack store for a refund. |
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See Report 06-538 03/23/06 |
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Beaded
Photo Charm Bracelet Sold Jul 04 to Sep 05 Oriental Trading Company Inc. |
The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible 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 immediately take the recalled charm bracelets away from children and contact Oriental Trading Company to receive a refund or credit for the product. Oriental Trading Company is contacting consumers who purchased the bracelets. |
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See Report 06-119 03/23/06 |
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Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets Sold May 04 to Mar 06 Reebok International Ltd. |
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the charm bracelets away from children and dispose of the entire bracelet. |
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See Report 06-118 03/23/06 |
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Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring,
and UV Necklace and Ring Sold Sep 03 to Feb 06 Dollar Tree Distribution Inc. |
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. | Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 06-535 03/15/06 |
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“Max
Play” Single Post and “Kid Builders Arch” Swing Sets Sold Dec 97 to Jun 04 PlayPower LT Farmington Inc. |
The connection between the swing set’s horizontal top beam and the vertical end support post can break, posing a risk of injury if the user falls to the ground or is hit by the beam. | Consumers should stop using the recalled swing sets immediately and remove the swing’s chains and seats from the top beam until a repair kit can be installed. PlayPower LT is contacting swing owners directly by mail and is providing free repair kits. |
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See Report 06-113 03/15/06 |
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"U.S.
Polo Association" Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Sold Sep 05 to Dec 05 Jordache Ltd. |
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 06-108 03/08/06 |
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BRIO’s Pull-along Snails Sold Sep 05 to Jan 06 BRIO® Corp. |
The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The rattle can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard to young children. | Consumers who purchased this toy should take it away from their child immediately and contact BRIO® for information on how to receive a free replacement product. |
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See Report 06-103 03/02/06 |
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Girl
Favors Children’s Toy Jewelry Sold Jul 03 to Dec 05 MTC – Man’s Trading Company |
The recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children. | Consumers should take these recalled items away from children immediately and discard them or return them to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 06-532 03/01/06 |
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Safe-Seat
Plus Model Infant Seats for Shopping Carts Sold Jun 05 to Dec 05 SSC Inc. |
These seats can have a white chalky powder or residue on their surface. It is the UV Absorber that has separated from the seat due to a molding defect that affected some seats produced in one or more molding runs. This could cause skin irritation to children who come into contact with the residue. | If your seats have a chalky white residue, remove them from consumer use immediately and call SSC Inc. to arrange for free replacement seats. |
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See Report 06-100 03/01/06 |
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Glowin’ Dino and Glowin’ Doggy Animal Flashlights Sold Nov 05 to Dec 05 The Little Tikes Co. |
The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. | Consumers should immediately take the recalled flashlights away from young children and contact Little Tikes for more information. Consumers will get a free replacement flashlight or refund. |
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See Report 06-099 02/28/06 |
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iPlay My First Mobile Phones Sold Aug 02 to Nov 05 International Playthings Inc. |
The toy phone’s yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. | Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. |
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See Report 06-531 02/24/06 |
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Pro
Flying Saucer (Radio Control) Sold Nov 05 to Dec 05 QVC Inc. |
The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire. | Consumers should stop using the product immediately. QVC will notify all purchasers of the product about the recall, and provide them with a new battery charger cord and a pre-paid mailer, in which consumers should return the recalled battery charger cord. |
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See Report 06-097 02/24/06 |
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Youth Hooded Fleece with Drawstring Sold Sep 03 to Dec 05 Next Marketing Inc. |
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring. |
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See Report 06096 02/23/06 |
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Chicken Limbo Electronic Party Game Sold Jun 05 to Jan 06 Milton Bradley |
The game’s two side poles do not fit into their bases properly making the game unstable. This can cause the game to completely fall apart if touched, hitting children playing the game as well as bystanders. | Consumers should take the recalled Chicken Limbo game away from children immediately and contact Milton Bradley to receive a free repair kit. The kit contains two yellow plastic replacement side poles to stabilize the toy. |
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See Report 06-093 02/23/06 |
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Art Accentz™ Changlz™ Metal Charms Sold Apr 04 to Jul 05 Provo Craft & Novelty Inc. |
The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. | Consumers should immediately take the charms away from children and ensure any charms being used are not accessible to children. Call Provo Craft for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-088 02/15/06 |
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Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold May 04 to Jan 06 The Black Dog Tavern Company Inc. |
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. | Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. |
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See Report 06-086 02/08/06 |
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Simplicity
Cribs Sold Aug 03 to May 05 Simplicity Inc. |
The recall was conducted because the screws on the wooden mattress supports can come loose, allowing a portion of the mattress to fall. This poses a suffocation hazard to young children who can slide down and become entrapped between the unsupported mattress and end of the crib. | To receive a free repair kit or for more information, contact Simplicity Inc. at (800) 784-1982 anytime, or visit the Web site at www.simplicityforchildren.com |
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See Report 06-079 02/01/06 |
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Baby
Walkers Sold Apr 04 to Jan 06 Ace Han Corp. |
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled walkers and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-078 02/01/06 |
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Baby
Walkers Sold Jan 00 to Jan 06 Bike Pro, Inc. |
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. | Consumers should stop using these walkers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-077 02/01/06 |
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Baby
Walkers Sold Mar 01 to Jan 06 SunTome Trading Corp. |
The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed. | Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. |
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See Report 06-076 01/26/06 |
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Children’s
Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings Sold Jan 04 to Dec 05 Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear |
The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist of drawstrings of upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the state of Wisconsin. | Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund. |
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See Report 06-068 01/18/06 |
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Fisher-Price®
Laugh & Learn™ Musical Learning Chair™ Sold May 05 to Jan 06 Fisher-Price |
A child can become lodged between the seatback and side table of the chair, possibly leading to an entrapment of the neck. This can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. | Consumers should take the recalled musical chair away from children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a free repair kit that contains a plastic piece that connects in between the seatback and side table, preventing the possibility of entrapment. |
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See Report 06-065 01/12/06 |
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Boy’s
Windbreaker Jacket with Drawstring Sold Jul 05 to Dec 2005 Hurley International |
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, 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 |