Recalls in January 1970

February 5, 2004
Swing-N-Slide is recalling more than 1,200 "Mega Rider" Swings. The plastic handle on the Mega Rider swing could crack at the seat connection allowing the metal connecting rod to pull out. If this occurs, a child on the swing could fall to the ground.

There has been one report of a swing breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled backyard playground "Mega Rider" swing can be used by one or two children. The blue-colored plastic "Mega Rider' is suspended from a crossbeam by four plastic-coated chains. Children sitting back-to-back push in different directions to make the swing move back and forth.

Printed on the handle below the seat connection in raised lettering are the words, "Swing-N-Slide," 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI, Made in U.S.A., 1-800-888-1232, THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR USE BY CHILDREN FROM THE AGES OF 2 TO 10 YEARS. READ INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.

The swings were sold at Lowes and Home Depot stores by special order and through Ace, DIBC, TruServ, Handy Hardware, Emery Warehouse, and Federated co-ops and buying groups nationwide from March 2003 through October 2003 for about $90.

Consumers should stop using the Mega Riders immediately and return them to the company for a replacement product with increased material thickness. Swing-N-Slide will provide consumers with a self- addressed box to return the product.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Swing-N-Slide at (800) 888-1232 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or write to Mega Rider Recall, Swing-N-Slide, 1212 Barberry Drive, Janesville, WI 53545.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

August 4, 2004
Osram Sylvania is recalling about 5.6 million 60 watt B10 Dcor Light Bulbs. The glass bulb can separate from its base and break during use.

The broken glass can present a laceration injury to consumers, the hot broken bulb can present a burn injury to consumers, and an exposed bulb filament can present a shock hazard if handled while power remains applied to the fixture.

Osram Sylvania has received 119 reports of the glass bulbs breaking, including 29 reports of minor cuts or burns from consumers picking up broken glass from a hot bulb.

The recalled 60 watt B10 medium base light bulbs were sold in packages of two or four units. The bulbs are clear. Some were packaged as Ceiling Fan and Double Life light bulbs. SYLVANIA is printed on the front of the packaging and on the bulb base. The bulbs involved have a UPC bar code on the back of the package ending in the following five digits: 13323, 13329, 13333, 13442, 13445, 13454, 13565, 13650, and 13721.

The bulbs were sold at home improvement centers, grocery, drug and discount department stores from September 2002 through June 2004 for between $2 and $4.

If the bulb is broken, consumers should first unplug the light fixture or turn off the main circuit breaker before attempting to remove the bulb. Cloth or leather gloves should also be worn to prevent cuts or scratches during bulb removal. Remove the light bulbs from any fixture where they are installed and contact OSRAM Sylvania for free replacement bulbs.

Consumer Contact: Call Osram Sylvania toll-free at (877) 423-3772 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

March 10, 2004
Harbor Freight Tools is recalling about 9,000 heavy-duty portable industrial cord reels. Electric shock or fire is possible because the internal grounding conductor may not be properly secured to the receptacle.

The recalled heavy duty portable industrial cord reels are yellow with a carrying handle, extendable/retractable extension cord and 6 electrical outlets/plugs. The units are marked Cord Reel Portable Power and sold as SKU 42053. The label on the rear of the unit contains the following information: Cord Reel, 10 Amps, 125 Volts, 1250 Watts, Caution, Disconnect all plugs inserted into the outlets on this face before winding cord reel in either direction, Made in Taiwan, R.O.C.

The devices were sold from Harbor Freight Tools catalogs and website only from January 2000 through the beginning of February 2004 for approximately $10 to $13.

Remedy: Stop using the cord and reel immediately. Consumers should call Harbor Freight Tools at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to obtain a refund. Harbor Freight Tools is contacting owners of affected cord reels by direct mail where the name is known to the firm. Consumers can also visit the firms Web site at www.harborfreight.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

December 10, 2004
Volkswagen is recalling 290,000 diesel vehicles to check their fuel pumps for a defective bolt that could break, resulting in a fuel leak.

The recall affects engines in Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles with three- or four-cylinder diesel engines built from March to August this year. Owners will be contacted directly.

November 23, 2004
Fitness Quest is recalling the Ab Lounge, Ab Lounge 2 and Ab Lounge Ultimate Exercisers following 15 reports of lacerations, crushing and amputation of finger tips.

When opening or folding up these exercise machines, consumers can catch their fingers in the hinges. This can result in injuries to the finger. This does not occur while users are exercising.

The machines have the name Ab Lounge or Ab Lounge 2 printed on the upper front fabric of the seat. The recall involves machines with the following serial numbers:

March 17, 2004
Palliser Furniture is recalling 155 "Poof" chair and table sets. A metal rod can protrude through the fabric and its sharp edges could cause scratches or cuts.

Palliser has received one report of a consumer who was scratched.

This set includes two semi-circular chairs and one circular table in blue, red, and yellow fabric. The law label on the bottom of the chair has Hong Feng Furniture Cushion Co. and Palliser Furniture Ltd.

Furniture stores nationwide and in Canada sold the sets from June 2003 through January 2004 for between $150 and $200.

Consumers should take the product away from children immediately and return the chairs and table to the retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Palliser Furniture Ltd. toll-free at (877) 840- 7396 anytime or email the firm at charper@palliser.ca.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

February 26, 2004
Quality Fresh Cigars is recalling the Nibo Space 5 and Nibo Space 19 Novelty Lighters sold through its catalog from April 2003 to September 2003 for about $20. The lighters were also given away as premiums with some purchases.

The lighters were imported without first being tested to show compliance with CPSC requirements that the lighters be child-resistant. They pose fire and burn hazards to young children.

There are two styles of lighters included in this recall. Nibo Space 5, model 12679, is a silver-colored lighter. The lighter is 2 7/8 tall and is in the shape of a spaceship. The word SPACE appears on one side of the lighter and the word NIBO appears on the other side. Nibo Space 19, model 13919, is a metal lighter that resembles a toy. The lighter is 3 tall. The word NIBO appears in a raised circle on one side of the lighter.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately. Consumers should dispose of the lighter in a manner that is in compliance with any state or local requirements. The lighters should not be incinerated or punctured.

Consumers can obtain a gift certificate for $19.95 if purchased or $5.00 if received as a gift by mailing a copy of the signed Disposal Notification Form to Quality Fresh. Consumers should send correspondence to: QFC-Nibo Recall, 1241 Chicago Road, Troy, MI 48083.

Consumer Contact: Quality Fresh at (800) 978-1908 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. The firm has sent letters and the Disposal Notification Form to consumers who purchased or received the lighters notifying them of this recall.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 16, 2004
General Motors Corp. is recalling as 330,000 mid-size SUVs from 2001 and 2002 -- the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy and Oldsmobile Bravada -- because their seat belts fail to meet federal safety standards.

GM had argued that the defect would not affect safety but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration disagreed.

July 6, 2004
The Bush administration is nearly halfway toward its goal of enrolling 7.4 million people in the Medicare prescription drug discount card program. CMS Administrator Mark McClellan says that so far, nearly 3.7 million people have enrolled in the program, which Bush administration officials say has helped reduce prescription drug costs by 10% to 25% for beneficiaries since April.

It's estimated that about 66% were enrolled automatically -- either through a managed care plan or a state prescription drug assistance plan. Health care analysts say as many as 700,000 low-income beneficiaries could be enrolled in the program if the federal government expanded automatic enrollment.

The Bush Administration has been resisting calls to expand automatic enrollment, saying it does not want to limit individuals' choice of cards. Legislation introduced in the House and the Senate that would require automatic enrollment of low-income Medicare beneficiaries has gone nowhere.

To date the White House has limited its efforts to enroll low-income beneficiaries by providing about $5 million to the Access to Benefits Coalition, a group of civic organizations dedicated to persuading low-income Medicare beneficiaries to enroll on their own.

McClellan said he expects enrollment to picked up in the next few weeks, the Detroit News reported. He said that 25,000 people are signing up each day (San Francisco Chronicle, 7/6).

Meanwhile, a number of industry analysts are predicting that as the cost of the new Medicare law increases in the next decade, insurers will pressure the federal government to institute price controls on prescription drugs, something the current law prohibits.

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November 4, 2004
La Comisin para la Seguridad de los Productos de Consumo de los Estados Unidos (CPSC) en cooperacin con la firma mencionada a continuacin, anuncian el da de hoy, el retiro voluntario del mercado del siguiente producto de consumo. Los consumidores deben dejar de utilizar de inmediato los productos retirados del mercado, a menos que se indique lo contrario.

Las latas de aerosol afectadas contienen una vlvula vaporizadora defectuosa que podra adherirse cuando se la presiona, y posiblemente vaciar el contenido inflamable de la lata.

Valvoline ha recibido nueve reclamos acerca por adherencia de vlvulas vaporizadoras. Un consumidor se lesion cuando el producto alcanz uno de sus ojos.

El retiro del mercado comprende latas de 13 onzas del Limpiador de Piezas de Freno Pyroil Sin Cloro y el Limpiador de Frenos NAPA Sin Cloro. Este producto es utilizado por mecnicos profesionales y tambin por consumidores aficionados que reparan los frenos de su propio vehculo. Las latas retiradas del mercado contienen uno de los cuatro dgitos siguientes en el cdigo de fecha, ubicado en la parte inferior de la lata:

Los consumidores debern dejar de utilizar de inmediato las latas de aerosol retiradas del mercado y comunicarse con Valvoline para solicitar un reemplazo sin cargo.

Contacto para el Consumidor: Si desean mayor informacin, los consumidores deben llamar a Valvoline de lunes a viernes al (800) 255-3533 entre las 8:30 a.m. y las 5:30 p.m. ET.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 24, 2008    
Waxcessories is recalling about 830,000 electric simmer pots. The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock to consumers.

There have been 161 reports of discolored cords, loose wires, and wires separating from the pot. No injuries have been reported.

The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words ELECTRIC SIMMER POT and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firms recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com.

The pots were sold at gift and novelty shops nationwide from April 2002 through April 2008 for between $17 and $25. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the simmer pots immediately and contact Waxcessories for instructions on receiving a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For further information, call (800) 899-5884 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 7, 2008   
Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. is recalling aboug 1,700 folding game chairs. The retaining washers on the legs can loosen, causing the chair to become unstable. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Brunswick has received four reports of loose chair leg hardware. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the 'Colonial' model, folding wooden chairs for use with game tables. They were sold in sets of two. The chairs have a black seat cushion and either a cherry or chestnut finish.

Authorized Brunswick dealers nationwide sold the chairs from March 2007 through March 2008 for about $400 per set. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the folding game chairs and contact the dealer where the chairs were purchased to schedule a free repair.

For additional information, contact Brunswick at (800) 336-8771 ext.2 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 12, 2008
Daiso is recalling children's rain ponchos with drawstrings because they represent a stangulation hazard.

The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging.

The ponchos were sold by Daiso retail stores located in California and Washington states from February 2007 through November 2007 for $1.50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.

For additional information, contact Daiso LLC toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.daisollc.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 21, 2008
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Delta Enterprise Corp. are recalling about 600,000 drop-side cribs. The cribs drop-side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.

Delta is also recalling about 985,000 drop-side cribs to replace missing safety pegs.

If the spring pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are pushed back into the lower track, the pegs can become nonfunctional. This can cause the drop-side to detach from the crib and create a gap that can entrap an infant or toddler.

CPSC staff is aware of a death of an 8-month-old child who suffocated when the drop-side of his crib detached. CPSC is also aware of one child entrapment and one incident in which the drop-side detached due to a disengaged spring peg.

The recall involves all Delta drop-side cribs manufactured prior to 2006 that use Crib Trigger Lock with Spring Peg drop-side hardware design. The recalled model numbers and country of origin include: 4340, 4343, 4520, 4600, 4620, 4624, 4625, 4629, 4660, 4665, 4720, 4750, 4751, 4850, 4855, 4857, 4880, 4920, 4925-2, 4925-2B, 4925-6, 4980, and 8605. The model number, country of origin and manufacture dates are located on top of the mattress support board. The recalled cribs have Deltas name and address on the mattress support boards and Deltas logo on the teether rail.

The cribs, which were made in China, were sold at major retailers nationwide from January 2000 through January 2007 for between $33 and $200. Cribs currently sold at retail are not involved.

CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using these cribs and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. Call Delta toll-free at (800) 816-5304 anytime after 5 pm today or log on www.cribrecallcenter.com to order the free repair kit.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child until the repair kit, with new safety pegs, is safely installed are the recalled cribs.

CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib parents should check to make sure the drop-side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope.

July 24, 2008    
Dowling Magnets is recalling about 91,000 horseshoe magnets. The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the 'handle' end. Each 'foot' of the magnet has an engraved 'S' or and 'N.'

The mangets were imported from China and sold at specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.

For additional information, contact Dowling Magnets toll-free at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dowlingmagnets.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 2, 2008
Cabot is recalling about 24,000 cans of its Composite Deck Cleaner. One of the components of the composite cleaner can react with metal foil residue on the packaging, releasing heat and chlorine gas. This poses a fire and inhalation hazard to consumers.

Cabot has received one report of the composite cleaner's plastic container partially melting and emitting a chlorine odor. No injuries were reported.

This recall involves the Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner #3502. The deck cleaner is a granular concentrate that, when mixed with water, is used to clean composite surfaces such as decks, railings, steps, fences and siding. It was sold in a 2-pound plastic container. The label on the container reads: 'Cabot Composite Cleaner' and has number 3502 at the bottom of the front of the label.

It was made in the United States and sold at home improvement centers and hardware stores nationwide from February 2007 through February 2008 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store of purchase for a full refund. If the container looks deformed or if it feels hot to the touch, immediately call Cabot anytime to arrange for the safe handling of the product.

For additional information, contact Cabot at (877) 755-3336, or visit the company's Web site at www.cabotstain.com/recall.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

September 24, 2008
Igloo Products is recalling about 7,200 Marine Elite coolers. Sharp edges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

Igloo Products has received eight reports of lacerations requiring stitches on the consumer's legs or arms.

This recall involves Marine Elite coolers sold in white with stainless steel latches. The coolers were sold in four sizes: 72 quart, 94 quart, 128 quart and 162 quart.

The coolers were sold at West Marine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008 for between $80 and $375.

Consumers should stop using the cooler immediately and contact Igloo Products Corp. to receive a free latch replacement kit.

For additional information, contact Igloo Products toll-free at (888) 257-0934 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.igloocoolers.com/safetyalert.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

March 28, 2008
High Energy boys' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings are being recalled.

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

The recalled boys' sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys' sizes small and medium. The style number, and 'High Energy' or 'Energy Clothing Company,' are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall.

The shirts were sold at A.J. Wright, Bealls Outlet, A&E Stores, and Happy Days Stores nationwide from October 2007 through November 2007 for about $15. They were made in Pakistan, Egypt, and Korea.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact High Energy for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact High Energy collect at (212) 563-4949 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 15, 2008
Shindaiwa is recalling about 23,000 backpack blowers. The blowers impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders. Note: These backpack blowers were previously recalled due to a fire hazard.

Shindaiwa is aware of 13 incidents involving broken impellers. One incident involved a minor head injury and minor property damage to a nearby automobile.

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, EB8510, Shindaiwa.

The blowers were sold by Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2007 for about $600. They were made in Japan.

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection and impeller replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

For additional information, contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.shindaiwa.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).