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CPSC News Release	Product and Firm	Problem	Recommendation
See Report 00-046 12/27/99	Pokeman Ball Sold Nov. 99 - Dec. 99 Burger King Corp.	The balls may pose a suffocation hazard to children under three years of age. Pokeman balls are the ball-shaped plastic containers that the toys come in.	Consumers should immediately take the balls away from children under the age of three. They should discard the ball or return both halves of the ball to a Burger King for a small order of fries.
See Report 00-038 12/21/99	Magnet Games Sold Jan 99 - Nov. 99 Safari Ltd. Miami, Fla.	Paint on the magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products.	Consumers should immediately remove the metal figures from the magnetic base and discard them. Consumers should call Safari Ltd. at 800-615-3111 for replacement figures.
See Report 00-037 12/22/99	Backpack Child Carriers Sold Mar 99 - Dec. 99 Kelty Boulder, Colo.	The seat height adjustment strap can slip out of the buckle and a child can slide downward in the seat unexpectedly and fall.	Consumers should immediately stop using these backpack carriers and call Kelty at 800-423-232 for a repair kit. Or go to Kelty's web site at www.kelty.com
See Report 00-034 12/20/99	Infant Car Seat/Carriers Sold Jan 93 - June 99 Kolcraft Enterprises Chicago, Ill.	When used as an infant carrier, the handle can unexpectedly move from the intended carrying position, causing the seat to rotate and child to fall.	Kolcraft will provide a free repair kit. Consumers should not carry the seat by the handle until repaired. Call Kolcraft toll free at 877-776-2609 for questions and repair kits.
See Report 00-033 12/15/99	"Selectra" Wooden Toys Sold Jan 97 - Nov. 99 Kathe Kruse Doll Co. Troy, N.Y.	The balls included with these toys are banned because they present a serious risk of chocking deaths to young children.	Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For questions, call 800-932-7141 9am - 5pm ET Monday - Friday.
See Report 00-022 12/1/99	Toy Basketball Nets Sold 1993 - 1999 Franklin Sports Huffy Sports Lifetimes Products	Children could strangle on loops or openings in nets that come unhooked from the rim. If children put their heads into these opening, the net can get tangled around their necks.	Consumers should remove and throw away nets that can unhook or have knots that slide. Manufactures will send consumers new nets that securely attach to the rim. See original report for phone numbers and details.
See Report 00-019 11/17/99	$30.00 CASH Reward for Lil' Napper Infant Swings Sold 1991 - 1997 Century Products Co. Macedonia, Ohio	FOUR Strangulation Deaths. The swings have shoulder harness straps can become loosen or unbuckled and an infant can become tangled in the straps and strangle.	Parents and caregivers should immediately stop using these infant swings. Call 800-231-1448 anytime for reward and repair information. Or visit their site at www.centuryproducts.com
See Report 00-002 10/8/99	Foam Rubber Toy Cows Sold Sept. 97 - Sept. 99 Gateway Inc. San Diego, Ca.	About 1 million foam rubber toy cows are being recalled. Small pieces of these foam rubber cows can tear away, posing a serious chocking hazard to young children. Gateway is written in green on the cows' back.	Consumers should throw the cows away immediately or take to any Gateway Country store for an exchange. Call 877-206-4889 for more information or go to http://www.gateway.com/stresscow.
See Report 99-168 9/2/99	Pom-poms on Precious Moments & Tender Tails Toys Enesco Corp. Itasca, Ill.	The pom-poms on these toys can detach, posing a chocking hazard to young children. The toys include the Lady Bug, Bee, Butterfly,and Reindeer.	Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Return them to the store where purchased. For more information, call CPSC's Hotline 800-638-2772
See Report 99-167 9/2/99	Flammable Spray String Sold Oct 96 - July 99 Stelex Enterprises, Major Import & LeSa Yang Family Ltd.	Approximately 912,000 cans of spray string under the names of "Crazy Ribbon" and "Crazy String" is being recalled. The contents are extremely flammable. An 11-year-old boy suffered serious burns that left permanent scars.	Consumers should stop using these products immediately. Return them to the store where purchased. For more information, call CPSC's Hotline 800-638-2772
See Report 99-162 8/27/99	Graco Activity Tray and Bath Sets Sold Jan 98 - Aug. 99 Graco Children's Products Inc. Elnerson, Pa.	The activity tray attach with suction cups to tile or smooth surfaces. The suction cups can detach, presenting a chocking hazard to young children.	Consumers should stop using these products immediately. To receive a free repair kit, consumers should call Graco at 800-446-1366 anytime or find information on-line at Graco's website at http://www.gracobaby.com, under Customer Service, Recall Information.
See Report 99-160 8/19/99	Bug's Life Flashlights Sold April 99 - May 99 General Mills Minneapolis, Minn.	These flashlights,used as a premium with cereals, can short circuit and become very hot, posing a burning risk.	Consumers should stop using these flashlights immediately, remove and discard the batteries, and mail the flashlights to : General Mills, P.O. Box 2141, Milaca, MN. 56353-2141.
See Report 99-160 8/19/99	WeatherMate Exterior Wood Cleaner Sold March 99 - May 99 GE Silicones Waterford, N.Y.	A supporting clip that affixes the spray nozzle to the bottle becomes brittle and could break off during use. The cleaning solutions could spill, causing burns and skin irritations.	Consumers should stop using this wood cleaner immediately, and return it to the store where purchased. For more information, call GE at 800-626-2000 anytime.
See Report 99-153 8/5/99	"Pooh Poppin' Piano" Toys Sold Aug. 97 - Aug. 99 Tiger Electronics Vernon Hills, Ill.	The green "leafy" top section of the carrot-shaped microphone attached to the piano can break off, posing a chocking hazard to young children.	Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from children immediately, and contact Tiger for instructions on returning it for a free replacement Toy. Call 888-748-2860 for more information, or visit their web site at http://www.tigertoys.com/recall.htm
See Report 99-151 8/3/99	"Bathtub Baby" Doll Sets Sold Oct. 98 - July 99 Toys "R" Us Paramus, N.J.	These doll sets come with a small ball, which pose a serious chocking hazard to children under 3-years-old. The doll set includes a blue plastic bathtub, a 5.5 inch doll wearing a blue diaper, a fish-shaped strainer and pink ball	Consumers are urged to take the doll sets away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call their local Toys "R" Us or visit their site at http://www.toysrus.com
See Report 99-149 7/29/99	Peek-A-Babe Infant Garment Sold Dec. 98 - June 99 Shopko Stores Inc. Green Bay, Wis.	This recall includes Peek-A-Babe newborn and infant "creepers", a short-sleeved body suit with snaps on the shoulder and in the crotch. The snaps can detach, posing a chocking hazard.	Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Shopko for a refund. Call 800-791-7333 for more information.
See Report 99-148 7/27/99	Children's Garments with Ornamental Cherries Sold March 99 - July 99 Little Me Cumberland, Md.	The attached ornamental cherries on the Mini Fruit Rompers pose a chocking hazard to young children. In one incident a child started chocking and the ornamental cherry was pulled from the child's throat by the attached string.	Consumers should immediately stop using these garments, and return them to Little Me for a refund and a voucher for future purchases. Call 800-843-8460 for more information.
See Report 99-139 6/24/99	Playskool Spillproof Cup Lids Sold Jan. 98 - July 99 Playskool Pawtucket, R.I.	The flexible spout on the cup can tear between the slitted opening, causing a small piece of material to come loose, posing a chocking hazard to young children.	Consumers should stop young children from using these cups immediately and contact Playskool to get a free, redesigned lid. Call Playskool at 888-690-6166.
See Report 99-138 6/24/99	Infant Car Seat/Carriers Manuf. March 95 - Sept. 97 Cosco Inc. Columbus, Ind.	When used as an infant carrier, the handle that locks on each side of the seat can unexpectedly release, causing the seat to flip.	Parents should continue using these rear-facing infant car seats, but should not use the carrying handle until a repair kit has been installed. To receive a repair kit, call Cosco at 800-221-6736.
See Report 99-136 6/24/99	Lil' Sports Bottle Sold Feb 99 - July 99 Gerber Products Co Summit, N.J.	The Lil' SPORT Spill Proof Sports Bottles have a valve inside the cap that can detach, posing a chocking hazard to young children.	Consumers should stop children from using these bottles and return the bottles to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call 800-4-(GERBER) or visit their web site at http://www.gerber.com
See Report 99-129 6/24/99	Star Wars Lightsabers Sold May 99 - June 99 Hasbro Inc. Inc. Pawtucket, R.I.	The spring in the battery compartment of these toys can dislodge, causing the batteries to overheat or rupture. This can cause burns to the users.	Consumers should stop using these Lightsabers and call Hasbro to get a free repair kit. Call 888-690-6141 for more information.
See Report 99-128 6/24/99	Evenflo Infant Carriers Sold Jan. 96 - May 99 Evenflo Co. Inc. Vandalia, Ohio.	Small infants can shift to one side, slip through the leg openings of these carriers and fall. Infants under 2 months of age are of the greatest risk.	Consumers should immediately stop using these carriers and call Evenflo at 800-398-8636 to receive instructions on how to exchange their carrier.
See Report 99-127 6/21/99	Swimming Pool Dive Stick Impalement Risk Children have suffered serious injuries from these items	15 firms are recalling more than 19 million dive sticks used in pools. In shallow water, children can fall or land on a dive stick and suffer rectal or vaginal impalement. Facial and eye injuries also are possible. Although the number of incidents is relatively low, the severity of the injuries is very significant.	Consumers should stop using these dive sticks immediately and discard. Check the original CPSC report #99-127 for information on which companies offer refund or repairs.
See Report 99-125 6/21/99	Crate & Barrel Wooden Children's Table Sold Sept. 98 - Feb. 99 Crate & Barrel Norhtbrook, Ill.	These 27" by 27" wooden tables have a 6-inch hole cut in the center. Children can stick their heads into these holes and become stuck.	Consumers should stop using these tables until repairs are made. Crate & Barrel will provide a free repair disc that will permanently close the hole. Call 800-897-5919 for more information.
See Report 99-124 6/16/99	Stuffed Sock Monkeys Sold Oct. 97 - May 99 Restoration Hardware Inc. Corte Madera, Calif.	Sewing needles or pins have been found in the stuffing of these monkeys presenting a laceration hazard. These monkeys are about 16 to 20 inches tall and are made of a brown tweed-like knit fabric with white hands and feet.	Consumers should return the monkey to any Restoration Hardware store for a refund. Call 877-747-4671 for more information.
See Report 99-123 6/15/99	Magic Doll Feeding Sets Sold Jan. 98 - Dec. 98 Creative Designs International Feasterville, Pa.	The kit contains two bottles, a plate of food, jar of baby food, box of rice, spoon, fork and a bib. The nipple on the orange baby bottle separates, presenting a serious chocking hazard to young children.	Consumers should take these toys away from young children and return to the stores for a refund. Call Creative Designs at 888-869-7234 for more information.
See Report 99-121 6/7/99	Beanbags Sold w/ Barney Towels Sold March 99 - May 99 Franco Manufacturing Co. Inc. Metuchen, N.J.	The seams on the bean bags can separate and allow plastic pellets to release, presenting an aspiration hazard to young children.	Consumers should take these beanbags away from children and return them to Franco Manufacturing for a refund. Call 800-631-4663 for more information.
See Report 99-119 6/3/99	Stairway Gates Sold March 98 - April 99 North States Industries Inc. Minneapolis, Minn.	The recalled gates are white plastic, measuring 26" high. The locking mechanism can release when the gate is shaken and the gate will no longer act as a barrier.	Consumers should stop using these gates and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, call 800-848-8421.
See Report 99-115 5/25/99	Bungee Baby Bouncer Sold Sept. 98 - March 99 E and I Inc. Bancroft, Idaho	The device allows a baby to bounce while supported in a harness suspended from a doorway. Knots in the black rope can unravel, causing the baby to fall.	Consumers should immediately stop using their Bungee Baby Bouncer, and return only the harness to E and I Inc. for a free repair. For more information, call 800-853-6001.
See Report 99-108 5/10/99	Pisces Baby Cribs Sold March 98 - Dec. 98 Generation 2 Worldwide Dothan, Ala.	The slats on the headboards and footboards of these cribs can come loose, creating a opening between the slats, where a child may become entrapped.	Consumers should stop using these cribs until they are repaired. Contact Generation 2 Worldwide at 800-736-1140, Ext. 224, to order a repair kit.
See Report 99-107 5/5/99	Wooden Shape Sorter Toys Sold Oct. 98 - March 99 Zany Brainy Inc. Wynnewood, PA.	These look like small wooden houses with different shapes cut into their orange roofs. Wooden pegs from the shape sorter can break off, presenting a small parts chocking hazard to children.	Consumers should immediately take the shape sorter away from children, and return them to any Zany Brainy store for a refund. For more information, call 888-969-5437 or visit their site at http://www.zanybrainy.com
See Report 99-105 4/29/99	Kid's Sipper Bottles Sold Mar. 99 - April 99 Walgreen Co. Deerfield, Ill.	The bottles' caps can be pulled off, creating a potential chocking hazard. The Kid's Sipper Bottle is a 9-ounce rectangular bottle with on of four animal characters on the cap.	Consumers immediately stop using these bottles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call 800-934-4768 or go to the companies web site at www.walgreens.com.
See Report 99-098 4/19/99	Backpack Child Carriers Sold Jan. 93 - Mar. 95 Model W695 L.L. Bean Inc. Freeport, Maine	Small children can work their way out of the harness and fall through a leg opening or topple out of the top of the carrier. On Dec. 10, 1998 L.L. Bean recalled another backpack child carrier, model #AC25, with a similar problem.	Consumers immediately stop using both of these carriers immediately and call L.L. Bean at 800 555-9717 or visit it's web site at www.llbean.com/recall to receive instructions for returning the carriers.
See Report 99-089 4/7/99	Velvet Baby Garments Sold Nov 98 - Feb. 99 Spiegel Outlets & catalogs Downer Grove, Ill.	The garments collar tags read "elements baby ...exclusively spiegel." The metal snaps can come off of these clothing items, posing a chocking hazard.	Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled baby clothes, and return them to a Spiegel Ultimate Outlet store for a refund. For more information, call Spiegel at 800-443-4856.
See Report 99-086 3/25/99	Blue's Clues Toy Notebooks Sold June 98 - Jan. 99 "Handy Dandy Notebook" Colorbok Dexter, Mich.	The ends of the notebooks' coils can break off, presenting a small parts chocking hazard to children. CPSC is aware of four incidents where the end piece broke off and in three incidents, the piece was removed from the child's mouth.	Consumers immediately should take the notebooks away from children and call Colorbok anytime at 877-677-4725 to obtain a free replacement coil.
See Report 99-085 3/25/99	Bunk Bed Assembly Kit Sold Jan. 94 - Sept. 98 Do-It-Yourself Bed-N-Loft Kit Newco Inc. Janesville, Wis.	Some kits do not include hardware or instructions for installing guardrails on the top bunk. A Child could fall or become entrapped between the wall and the mattress. Other kits had incorrect assembly instructions, which caused spaces larger that 3.5 inches.	Consumers should stop using any bunk beds assembled from this kit. Call Newco Inc. at 877-865-5191 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday for a free repair kit.
See Report 99-084 3/24/99	Children's Riding Vehicle Sold from 1990 - 1997 most models Peg Perego USA Fort Wayne, Ind.	About 320 reports of electrical overheating or pedals sticking have been received. Thirty fires and seriously injured children have been reported.	Consumers should remove the vehicle's batteries immediately and not let children use until repairs are completed. Contact Peg Perego at 888-893-7903 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
See Report 99-081 3/18/99	Toy Puzzles Sold April 98 to Feb. 99 labeled Safari Shapes... Safari Ltd. Miami, Fla.	Some of the puzzles pieces are small part and present a potential chocking hazard. This recall is being conducted to prevent possible injuries.	Consumers should immediately take these puzzles away from young children and return to Safari Ltd. for either a refund or replacement. Call 800-615-3111 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.
See Report 99-063 2/17/99	Cosco Crib Mattress Sold July. 94 to Sept. 97 Model 01-644 & 01-645 Cosco Inc. Columbus, Ind.	When the baby stands up in the crib, the mattress can compress and be pushed into the bars on the crib's platform. The baby can slip between the bars on the crib's platform and become entrapped. An 11-month-old boy dies after becoming entrapped. Mattresses were sold with the Cosco "M" tubular metal cribs. The "M" is the third character in the model number.	Consumers should stop using these mattresses immediately or place a board, measuring 51 5/8" by 27 1/4" wide, under the mattress. Call Cosco at 800-221-6736, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., week days, to obtain a free mattress.
See Report 99-062 2/17/99	Two Ways Tandem Strollers Sold Feb. 97 to Feb 98 Model 01-644 & 01-645 Cosco Inc. Columbus, Ind.	The plastic locks on the folding mechanism can break during use, causing the stroller to suddenly collapse. If strollers collapse, babies can suffer injuries from the fall, including head injuries from hitting concrete sidewalks or fingers can be cut if they are on the locking mechanism when the stroller collapses. Reports indicate that the strollers have caused over 200 injuries.	Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and call Cosco at 800-221-6736, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., week days, to obtain a free repair kit.
See Report 99-053 1/21/99	"Baby Bjorn" Infant Carrier Sold Jan. 91 to Oct. 98 Regal + Lager Inc. Marietta, Ga.	Small infants can slip through the leg openings and fall. Infants under 2-months-old are at the greatest risk. Six infants have suffered fractured skulls from a fall through a leg opening.	Consumers should stop using these infant carriers immediately for children under 2-months of age. Call Regal + Lager toll-free at 877-242-5676 anytime to receive a free retrofit kit that will reduce the size of the leg openings. to obtain a free repair kit.
See Report 99-044 12/29/98	First Alert Safety Gates Sold since Oct. 96 Model CSSG1 BRK Brands Inc. Aurora, Ill.	Plastic parts of the gate can break off into small pieces, creating a potential chocking hazard. In some cases, when the part breaks, the gate will no longer be secure.	Consumers should stop using these gates immediately and call BRK at 888-777-5599 to obtain a refund.
See Report 99-036 12/10/98	Replace Toy Basketball Nets Sold since 1976 various models See original report #99-036 various manufacturers	Children could strangle on loops or opening in the nets that come unhooked from the rims, or have knots that slide. If children put their heads into these opening, the net can get tangled around their necks. In 1992 an 18-month-old child was strangled.	Consumers should remove and throw away nets that can unhook or have knots that slide, and call the manufacturer. The manufacturers will send new nets.
See Report 99-035 12/10/98	L.L. Bean Child Carriers Sold Jan. 97 - Oct. 98' Model AC 25 L.L. Bean Inc. Freeport, Maine	Small children can become entangled in the carrier's harness, which poses a strangulation risk. Also, small children can work their way out of the harness and fall through.	Consumers should stop using the carriers immediately and call L.L. Bean at 800-555-9717 to receive instructions for returning the carrier for a refund.
See Report 99-032 10/22/98	Plastic Storage Chests Sold since Jan 96' IRIS U.S.A. Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wis.	These plastic chests lack a lid-support device and may lock when closed with a child inside. Children could be entrapped and suffocate inside.	Consumers should immediately prevent children from having access to these chests. Call IRIS at 800-320-4747 for more information.
See Report 99-026 10/22/98	Play Yard & Playpen sets Sold from 1976 - 1996 Numerous models Multiple Manufactures	Bilt-Rite, Evenflo, Gerry, Kolcraft, Playskool, Pride-Trimble and Strolee play yard and playpen sets are being recalled. Toddlers can strangle in these playpens if pacifier strings or loose clothing catches on the playpens' protruding rivets.	Consumers should check the outside top rails of their playpens for protruding rivets. If found, stop using the playpen immediately and call 800-794-4115 for remedies.
See Report 99-020 10/22/98	Bedside Cradles Sold since Feb. 98' "Cuddle Me Close" W.C. Redmon Co Peru, Ind. "Henry" Gym Sets Sold July 91- Aug. 98 Menard Inc. Eau Claire, Wis.	"Cuddle Me Close": About 1800 "Cuddle Me Close" bedside cradles are being recalled for repair. The legs can become loose and cause the cradles to tip. "Henry" Gym Set: About 8,000 "Henry" Gym Sets, model #68 are being recalled. If assembled incorrectly, the glider support tube could bend or break, causing the riders to fall.	Customers should stop using the recalled products. Call Redmon collect at 765-473-6683 for free replacement legs. Call Menard at 888-215-3349 for revised assembly instructions.
See Report 99-018 10/22/98	Wooden Bunk Beds Sold since 1984 Many models are affected. 5 different manufacturers	In cooperation with five bunk bed manufacturers, more than 37,000 wooden bunk beds are being recalled. The beds have spaces on the top bunk that presents a potential strangulation hazard to young children.	Customers should stop using the recalled beds immediately and call the company for a replacement guardrail, retrofit kit or instructions that will eliminate the potential hazard. If you are unsure of a manufacture, call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772.
See Report 99-012 10/22/98	Power Wheels Ride-On Battery-Powered Vehicles Sold since 1984 Most models are affected. Fisher-Price Toys East Aurora, N.Y.	CPSC and Fisher-Price have received 700 reports of electrical components failing and overheating. About 150 fires have been reported. Remove batteries and do not use until repaired. Power Wheels Service Centers will repair vehicle.	Call 800-977-7800 anytime for information.
See Report 99-010 10/20/98	Stuffed Crab Toys Sold March 98 - July 98 Great American Toy Co. Port Washington, N.Y.	This recall involves only stuffed crabs that have antennas with wires and the letters "BSW" on the label. Traveling fairs and carnivals gave the toys away. The crab's antenna's have sharp wires that can wound children.	Stop using immediately and return to Great American toy. Call 888-767-3443 for more information.
See Report 99-009 10/15/98	Xylophone Mallets Sold Feb. 96 - April 98 Music World Xylophone Playwell Toy Inc. Lake Forest, Calif.	The mallets can get stuck in the throats of young children, blocking their airways, and possibly causing death. One 6-month-old baby girl suffered severe brain damage when the mallet became stuck in her throat.	Consumers should take the mallets away from children under 3 and dispose of. Call Playwell between 10: a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PDT, during the week, at 877-PLAY-WELL for replacements.
See Report 99-007 10/08/98	Children's Teva Sandals Sold Dec. 98 - Aug. 98 Sizes: 2/3 to 8/9 Deckers Outdoor Corp, Goleta, Calif.	The strap attached to the footbed of the sandal can come apart. The child may trip and injure their face and hands.	Call Decker at 800-781-9928 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. for information on a refund.
See Report 99-006 10/08/98	Inflatable Baby Floats Sold Sept. 98 - Aug. 98 "Splash Club" Deluxe Boat Kmart Corp. Troy, Mich.	The float's seat can tear and cause a child to fall into the water. No injures have been reported.	Return to the nearest Kmart for refund. Call 800-63KMART anytime for more information.
See Report 99-002 10/01/98	Pacifiers from Bath & Body Works Sold June. 98 - Sept. 98 Sold w/Diaper gift bag Atico International USA Fort Lauderdale, Fla.	The nipples on these pacifiers could separate from the base, posing a chocking hazard to children. There are no known injuries involving these pacifiers.	Consumers should stop using the recalled pacifiers immediately, and return them to a Bath & Body Works store for a refund and a $25.00 gift certificate. For more information call 800-395-1001, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday.
See Report 98-171 9/28/98	Graco Stationary Entertainers Sold April 98 - Sept. 98 Models 4118RA, 4118C, 34429 Graco Children's Products Inc. Elverson, Pa..	CPSC and Gradco have received eight reports of children rotating the toy until the screw came out, and either handling the toy's screw or placing it in their mouths. One child started chocking and sustained scratches in the throat.	Remove the clicker toy from the Entertainer immediately. Call 800-281-3676 to receive a repair kit, or write Customer Affairs, Graco Children's Products Inc., P.O.Box 100, Elverson, PA. 19520
See Report 98-165 09/08/98	Evenflo Child Carriers Make from 6/1/96 - 10/31/97 Brand: Evenflo Hike 'N Roll, models 522101 & 522102 Evenflo Company, Inc. Piqua, OH	Evenflo has received 16 reports of children slipping into the leg openings, with some reports of red marks on the child's neck. No serious injuries have been reported	Call 800-649-0071 anytime to receive the free seat insert.
See Report 98-164 09/03/98	Children's Furniture sold at Target from April 1998 to July 1998 Brand: PJ Toys, either Princess or Circus theme PJ Toys N.Y, N.Y	PJ Toys is recalling about 8,300 units of a variety of children's furniture, sold at Target stores. Some of the paint on this furniture contains lead, which is toxic if ingested by children.	Return these items directly to a local Target store.
See Report 98-163 09/03/98	Fold-N-Go Care Centers make before Sept.1998 Brand: Century models 10-750 & 10-760 Century Company, Inc. Macedonia, OH	Century has received four reports of babies getting their head caught between the bassinet's mesh side and floorboard, including one child reportedly required overnight hospitalization.	Consumers should stop using the bassinet immediately and call 800-583-4092 anytime for a free repair kit with installation Instructions.
See Report 98-161 09/02/98	Tara Flying Dolls sold from April to Dec. 1997 Brand: Tara Flying Warriors Tara Toys Corp. Hauppauge, N.Y.	CPSC and Tara Toy Corp. have received four reports of the doll's wing breaking off during use. Two children suffered eye injuries, including a shattered iris and cataract development that required an artificial lens, resulting in partial loss of sight. A cut under the eye and a broken front tooth also have resulted.	Consumers should stop using the dolls immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Tara Toy Corp. at 888-669-7087.
See Report 98-148 08/13/98	Inflatable Kiddie Boats Sold,Sept.1996 to July 1998 Brand: Kmart "Splash Club" product code 372954-115 Kmart Corp. Troy, Mich.	Kmart has received four reports of the boat's seat tearing and causing children to fall into the water. No injuries have been reported.	Consumers should immediately stop using these kiddie boats, and return them to their nearest Kmart store for a refund.
See Report 98-147 07/28/98	Children's Jewelry Sets Sold Jan. 1994 to June 1998 Brand: Alamar Sales Co. Expressions brand name Alamar Sales Corp. N.Y, N.Y.	The necklaces and bracelets involved in this recall can break, releasing small plastic beads that pose potential choking and aspiration hazard to young children. CPSC and Alamar Sales are not aware of any injuries involving these jewelry sets.	Consumers should immediately stop using these kiddie boats, and return them to their nearest Kmart store for a refund.
See Report 98-129 06/23/98	Coasters Children's Sneakers Sold, March. 1998 to June 1998 Brand: Payless ShoeSource, Styles: "Royal Zipper Low", & "White Zipper Low" Payless ShoeSource Topeka, Kan.	The teddy bear or heart metal clasps on the zipper of these shoes can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Payless knows of two children ingesting the teddy bear metal clasps, and one of these children reportedly started to choke.	Consumers should immediately take these sneakers away from the children and return them to their local Payless ShoeSource store for a refund.
See Report 98-090 04/08/98	Gerry Baby Monitors Sold, April. 1996 to March 1998 Brand: Gerry Baby Products, model 618 Gerry Baby Products Denver, Co.	The rechargeable battery can cause thee monitor's "parent" unit to smoke and flame. Gerry has received one report of flames and four reports of smoke coming from the monitor's parent unit.	Consumers should disconnect and throw away the blue battery pack from the parent unit and then contact Gerry Baby Products, at 800-273-3521 to receive a free replacement black battery pack with a safety fuse.
See Report 98-076 03/05/98	Infant Car Seat / Carrier made between Dec. 1995 - July 1997 Brand: Evenflo, On My Way Model 207 & 492 Evenflo Company, Inc. Piqua, OH	Parents should continue using these rear-facing car seats, but should not use the carrying handle until new parts are installed to fix the problem.	Call 800-203-2138 to give their name and address to receive a free repair kit.
CPSC knows of a total of 11 deaths from entrapment in collapsed play yards that had rotating top rail hinges.
See Report 97-146 06/25/97	Portable Play Yards with rotating top rail hinges Brand: Evenflo "Happy Camper, Happy Cabana, and Kiddie Camper" Evenflo Company, Inc. Piqua, OH	If hinges are not fully rotated, product may collapse and entrap child in folded top rails. 1.2 million units1	Repair: Call firm 800-447-9178
See Report 97-026 11/21/96	Playards with rotating top rail hinges Models 10-710 and 10-810 Century Products Co. Macedonia, OH	The playard may collapse and entrap child in folded top rails. 212,000 units1	Repair: Call firm 800-541-0264
See Report 97-028 11/21/96	Portable Crib/Playards with rotating top rail hinges Brand: All Our Kids, Models 742 and 762 Draco Corporation Montebello, CA	The crib/playard may collapse and entrap child in folded top rails. 13,000 units1	Stop use and destroy. (Firm out of business.)
See Report 95-056 01/01/95	Portable Cribs/Playpens made before 1995 Brands: Home and Roam, Baby Express Baby Trend, Inc. Chino, CA	Product may collapse and entrap child in folded top rails. 100,000 units1	Repair Call firm 800-328-7363
See Report 93-043 03/10/93	Portable Cribs with rotating top rails Brand: Kolcraft, "Playskool" Travel-Lite Models 77101 and 77103 Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc. Chicago, IL	Product may collapse and entrap child in folded top rails. 11,600 units1	Refund Call firm 800-453-7673
98-153 95-021 95-118 95-174 95-175 96-040 97-032 97-095 97-193	Bunk Beds, various brands	Children may become entrapped in spaces in the top bunk. 514,000 units recalled since 1994 (CPSC has received reports of 54 deaths since 1990 from entrapment in bunk beds).	Call CPSC 800-638-2772 for information
See Report 97-173 08/21/97	Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamps, all those manufactured before 02/05/97	Fire hazard when bulb ignites flammable materials. 40 million units; 12 deaths reported	In-home repair with free wire guard. Get wire guards at major retail stores or call 800-985-2220.
See Report 97-024 97-092 97-106	Hand-held hair dryers without immersion protection devices, various brands	Dryers without an immersion protection device present a risk of electrocution if submerged in water. 68,000 units recalled since 1996 (Although CPSC knows of no deaths with these specific recalled hair dryers, CPSC receives about 2 reports of deaths each year from hair dryers).	Call CPSC 800-638-2772 for information
See Report 97-122 05/15/97	Lawn Darts, all brands	Effective December 19, 1988, CPSC banned all lawn darts because they could cause brain injury or death. Destroy all banned lawn darts immediately. CPSC knows of 3 deaths.
See Report 97-002 10/03/96	Baby monitors made June 1986 through 1990 Model 602; date codes 8806 through 9005 Gerry Baby Products Company Thornton, CO	Wires inside may be improperly connected resulting in overheating or possible fire. 990,000 units; 1 death allegedly involving a model 602 baby monitor. See CPSC News Release 97-002.	Replacement Call firm 800-453-7673

NOTE: Products listed above may have already been repaired or there may be similar products that do not have the identified problems. For assistance in identifying recalled products, call the manufacturer listed or the CPSC toll-free Hotline at 800-638-2772.