Recalls in January 1970

October 15, 2009
Electra Bicycle Company is expanding its recall of bicycles with front trays and baskets. The latest recal is for 2009 model Electra bicycles.

The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises.

This recall involves the 2009 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i, Holiday 8i and Surf 3i bicycles with front-mounted trays or baskets. The trays have an alloy frame with wooden slats. The baskets are wicker with a removable tote bag. The trays were sold as original equipment on the bicycles and as aftermarket items. The baskets were sold only as aftermarket items.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold by authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair of the trays that came as original equipment on the bicycles, or a refund for trays and baskets purchased as aftermarket items.

For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.electrabike.com.

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

July 19, 2007
About 1 million Hasbro Easy-Bake toy ovens are being recalled after amputations and other hand and finger injuries.

Young children can insert their hands into the ovens front opening, and get their hands or fingers caught, posing entrapment and burn hazards.

Since the repair program announced in February, Easy-Bake has received 249 reports of children getting their hands or fingers caught in the ovens opening, including 77 reports of burns, 16 of which were reported as second and third-degree burns.

Easy-Bake also received one report of a serious burn that required a partial finger amputation to a 5-year-old girl.

The Easy-Bake Oven is a purple and pink plastic oven that resembles a kitchen range with four burners on top and a front-loading oven. Easy Bake is printed on the front of the oven. Model number 65805 and Hasbro are stamped into the plastic on the back of the oven. This recall includes all units with the retrofit kit. The Easy-Bake Oven is an electric toy and is not recommended for children under eight years of age. Ovens sold before May 2006 are not included in this recall.

The ovens were sold at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys and other retailers nationwide from May 2006 through July 2007 for about $25.

They were manufactured in China.

Caregivers should immediately take the recalled Easy-Bake Oven away from children, and call Easy-Bake for instructions on how to return the toy oven for a voucher towards the purchase of another Hasbro product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Easy-Bake at (800) 601-8418 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.easybake.com.

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

April 16, 2009
EB Brands is recalling about 3 million fitness balls sold with Bally, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit brands. An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.

EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.

This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.

The balls, made in China, were sold by department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.

Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.

For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.ebbrands.com.

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

December 30, 2009
Kendamaspot LLC is recalling about 300 Kendama Japanese wooden skill ball toys. The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy. The red and green balls on the Oozora and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji are included in the recall.

The toys, made in Japan, were sold at Kendamaspots Web site and cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.

For additional information, contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.kendamaspot.com.

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

December 6, 2007
Kmart is recalling about 13,000 Basic Editions girls' clothing sets. The recalled pants have drawstrings at the waist, which are longer than the maximum length set forth in federal guidelines. This poses an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

The recalled two-piece clothing set has olive-colored knit pants with a fully-tunneled waist drawstring and a pink short-sleeved top with necktie. The set was sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.

The sets, made in Pakistan, were sold at Kmart stores nationwide during July 2007 for about $17 per set.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kmart.com.

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

December 6, 2007
Sears is recalling about 6,100 pairs of TKS children's pants. The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist, which are longer than the maximum length set forth in federal guidelines. This poses an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

The recalled pants were sold in two styles. The first style (model numbers 62240 and 62254) is denim with a brown ribbon belt on the waistband. These pants have a sewn-on patch and an embroidered butterfly. They were sold in infant sizes 12 months, 18 months and 24 months and toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. The second style (model number 62226) is khaki with a fabric belt on the waistband. They have two cargo pockets, one with an embroidered heart. The cuffs have buttons and plaid trim on the underside. They were sold in toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T.

The pants, made in China, were sold in Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $16.

Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.

For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through

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

December 12, 2007 Spanish
United Scientific is recalling about 150,000 horseshoe magnets sold for use in school science classes. Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two inch), SHM030 (three inch), SHM040 (four inch), SHM050 (five inch), and SHM060 (six inch).

The magnets were sold by independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes. The magnets were made in India.

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.

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

November 28, 2007    Spanish
Reeves International Inc. is recalling about 36,000 holiday ornamnets because they contain high levels of lead.

The recalled ornaments are the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, and the 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornaments.

The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. 2006 is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. 2007 is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament is a horse shoe shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. Happy Holiday 2007 is printed on the back of the ornament.

The ornaments were sold at various retailers nationwide, including JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: Contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments.

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

August 9, 2006
J.C. Penney is recalling about 3,000 "Crazy Daisy" 3-in-1 electronic motion shade lamps. The lamp's electrical circuit board can spark and overheat due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

J.C. Penney has received one report of the electric circuit board overheating and melting the wires in a lamp. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled lamps have a four-way switch that allows the lamp to function as a moving light so that patterns revolve around the shade. The lamps can be used as a basic lamp or as a night light with glowing stripe or floral patterns. The lamp shade is plastic and the finish on the base of the lamp is brushed steel.

The lamps were sold at J.C. Penney's stores nationwide, its catalog and its Web site from June 2005 through March 2006 for about $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund. Lamps purchased through a catalog or through the Web site may be returned to the nearest J.C. Penney store with a catalog desk.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit its Web site at www.jcpenney.com.

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

October 16, 2007       Spanish
Huffy is rcalling about 22,000 bicycles because the cranks can fall off.

Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.

The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The Howler was sold in black (model K3587, boys model), blue (model K4587, mens model), and red (model K6587, mens model). The Highland was sold in white (model K4597, womens model) and blue (model K6597, womens model).

The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.

The bicycles were sold at Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.

For more information, contact Huffy Corp. toll-free at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.huffybikes.com.

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

July 3, 2007
Infantino LLC is recalling about 68,000 toy shape-sorting castles. The plastic rod can come loose allowing the colored counting beads to slide off of the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Infantino has received four reports of children nearly choking on the colored beads after putting them in their mouths.

The recalled toy castles have counting beads, four play figures and several different shapes and letters that fit into holes in the castle. infantino is printed in the lower right-hand corner of the side with the letters. The recall only includes castles with the following date codes: 5349, 6087, 6132 and 0906. Castles with other date codes, no date code or with a plastic rod attached with a metal screw are not included in this recall.

The date code is stamped on the underside of the blue top and can be viewed through the top square shape or top A letter openings.

The castles were sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Marshalls, Meijers and other specialty toy retailers nationwide from January 2006 through May 2007 for about $12.

The toys were made in China.

Consumers should take the recalled toy away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement. A free return shipping label can be accessed on the firms Web site.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at service.infantino.com.

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

February 24, 2009
OKK Trading is recalling nearly 3,000 Baby Necessities pacifiers. The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves Baby Necessities pacifiers with a blue heart-shaped mouth guard. The pacifiers were sold four to a pack. The words Baby Necessities is printed on the cardboard packaging.

The pacifiers, made in China, were sold at Dollar and discount stores nationwide from August 2007 through January 2009 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away from children and contact OKK Trading for a refund or exchange.

For additional information, contact OKK Trading collect at (877) 655-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.okktrading.com

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

February 13, 2007      Spanish version
Samara Brothers is recalling about 8,000 boys' heavyweight outerwear jackets. The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead, which poses a lead poisoning hazard.

This recall involves boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's-brand logo on the front. The jackets were sold in toddler and boy's sizes. Toddler sizes range from 2T to 4T. Boy's sizes include S, M and L. The outerwear jackets were sold in charcoal, navy and red.

The jackets were sold at major department stores and discount department stores nationwide from October 2006 through November 2006 for up to $50.

Consumers should stop using the products immediately and contact Samara Brothers to obtain a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Samara Brothers at (800) 985-9975 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.samarajacketrecall.com.

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

December 2, 2009
LaJobi Inc. is reissuing a 2001 recall of its 'Molly' and 'Betsy' cribs, The cribs have cut-outs in the end panels that can allow young children to get their heads entrapped, which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.

Safety regulators say they are aware of the death of a one-year old girl whose head and neck became entrapped in the headboard cut-out of the 'Betsy' style crib in 2003 in Mississippi, following the 2001 recall. No additional incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves both 'Molly' and 'Betsy' style wooden cribs. The end panels on the "Molly" style cribs are made of solid wood with openings on both sides. The end panels on the "Betsy" style cribs are constructed with wood slats. The model numbers are printed inside the headboard at the bottom.

The cribs were sold at juvenile specialty stores nationwide from May 2000 through September 2001 for about $700 for the Molly model and $650 for the Betsy model. The cribs have not been available at retail since 2001.

The follow-up recall is intended to alert consumers who may still have these cribs in their possession and to alert thrift stores and other second-hand stores that these cribs should not be given away, sold or continued to be used.

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact LaJobi to receive replacement end panels which eliminates the hazard.

For additional information, contact Lajobi at (800) 266-2848 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Lajobi.com.

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

November 16, 2007     Spanish
Wooden storage racks sold at Wal-Mart are being recalled after the death of an eight-month-old boy.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said the child was asphyxiated after he pulled on the storage rack and it fell over on him.

Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 36,000 of the storage racks and canvas totes.

The storage rack is wooden with three levels and nine removable canvas totes. There are wooden handles on each side of the rack. The boys storage rack has natural color wood with red, yellow, green, and navy canvas totes. The girls storage rack has white colored wood with pink, yellow, lime, and purple canvas totes.

Wal-Mart sold the storage rack under the brand Home Trend Kids 9 Canvas Bin Boys and Girls Organizers. They were made in China.

The organizers were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2004 through July 2005 and Ollies stores nationwide from July 2006 through June 2007 for about $40. Consumers should immediately stop children from using the recalled storage racks and contact Jetmax International to receive a free repair kit that adds stability to the base.

For additional information, contact Jetmax at (800) 689-2168 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, visit the firms Web site at www.jlwoodenmfg.com.

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

July 3, 2009

The firm has received reports of eight incidents in which the rail tip bolts broke, two of which resulted in the rider being ejected from the snowmobile. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 2009 Polaris 800 Assault RMK 146 snowmobiles model numbers S09PL8EE and S09PL8ES. Assault 800 is printed on the snowmobiles hood. Polaris is written on the seat. The model number is located on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. The snowmobiles are red and black.

The snowmobiles, made in the U.S., were sold by Polaris dealers nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for about $10,600.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact any Polaris snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Polaris has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

For additional information, contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.

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

March 15, 2007
Amprobe is recalling about 70,000 digital clamp meters used for electrical testing. The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator believing the electrical power is off, which can pose a risk of shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.

Amprobe is aware of one report of a clamp meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.

Only Amprobe brand digital clamp meter models ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS," are included in the recall. "Amprobe" and the model numbers are printed on the front of the units. These clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), and 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC). In addition, they measure 0 to 400 amps alternating current. The tester body is red and grey and measures 7-1/2 inches in length by 2-1/2 inches in width by 1-1/4 inches thick.

The meters were sold by industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through December 2006 for about $100.

Consumers should stop using these recalled clamp meters immediately and contact Amprobe for a free replacement clamp meter.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Amprobe at (800) 350-8661 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.amprobe.com/recall.

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

September 26, 2007
TOBY N.Y.C. is expanding an earlier recall of TOBY & MEchildrens metal jewelry contaminated by excessive lead.

The latest recall is for about 23,500 units. Another 14,000 jewelry sets were recalled on August 22, 2007.

The recalled metal jewelry sets contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves jewelry sets sold in different styles: a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic crown pendant; a pink and white pearl necklace and bracelet set with a painted metallic poodle pendant; and a pink pearl necklace, earrings and ring set. This recall is expanded to include two additional styles: a pink crystal and wood bead necklace and bracelet set with a monkey pendant; and a pink and clear crystal bead necklace and bracelet set with a heart pendant. All sets are sold in a pink gift box with TOBY & ME printed on the front and TOBY & ME hangtags attached to the packaging.

The sets were sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, A.J. Wright, Cracker Barrel, and Shopko stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $8 and $15. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and contact TOBY N.Y.C. for information on receiving a full refund or replacement item.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TOBY N.Y.C. toll-free at (866) 235-0588 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at info@tobynyc.com.

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

May 19, 2009
Respironics Inc. is recalling the SmartMonitor 2 infant panea monitor, models 4002 and 4003 with serial numbers 3000033364 through 3000038740, because it may fail to sound an alarm.

This product was manufactured from January 16, 2008 through November 13, 2008 and distributed from January 17, 2008 through December 31, 2008.

The device is used for the continuous monitoring of respiration and heart rate of infant patients in the home or in the hospital. The monitor detects and alarms for periods of temporary interruption of breathing (central apnea) or low heart rates.

On April 23, 2009, the firm sent a letter to their medical supply companies informing them of the potential problem. The firm requested the companies take the following actions:

• return all units in their inventory

• retrieve and return all units already shipped to patients

Class 1 recalls are the most serious type of recall and involve situations in which there is a reasonable probability that use of these products will cause serious injury or death.