Recalls in January 1970

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Children's Place is voluntarily recalling about 120,000 boys baseball shirts and rompers. The buttons can come off, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

The Children's Place has received three reports of buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled baseball shirts are grey, blue, white or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys sizes 3 to 36 months. The shirts have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the shirt there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the shirt.

The recalled one-piece rompers are grey, blue or red with contrasting colors at the trim. They were available in boys sizes 3 to 36 months. The rompers have four baseball-shaped buttons down the front and snaps around the crotch. A tag at the neck reads in part, "The Children's Place, Made in Turkey". On the left front of the romper there is an embroidered baseball surrounded by the words, "Baseball Place USA". "Place" and the number "9" are embroidered on the back of the romper.

The Children's Place stores nationwide sold the shirts and rompers from January 2000 through July 2000. The shirts cost about $12 and the rompers cost about $14.

Consumers should take these clothes away from their children immediately. Consumers should return the clothes to the nearest The Children's Place store for a full refund and a 10 percent discount coupon. For more information, call The Children's Place at (800) 839-3144 anytime.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2000 -- I-Tech Sport Products is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 hockey face guards for replacement. These face guards, which attach to helmets, can become dislodged on impact causing them to fall off, leaving the user's face exposed to possible injury.

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

I-Tech has received one report of a hockey face guard becoming dislodged. No injuries have been reported.

Only face guards with "OPTECH System," written on the black side clips, which lock on the plastic eye shield, are part of this recall. "ITECH" is written at the top center of the plastic eye shield, on the chin guard and on the chin guard strap. The model number of the face guards, "FX.50," is written on the packaging.

Sporting good stores nationwide sold these face guards from July 2000 through August 2000 for about $100.

Consumers should stop using the recalled hockey face guards immediately. Consumers should take the recalled face guards back to the store where purchased for a free replacement, or they can contact I-Tech Sport Products Inc. to get a free replacement face guard sent to them. For more information, call I-Tech at (800) 361-5595 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Hockey face guards with "ITECH FX50" written on the black side clips are not part of this recall.

December 8, 2009
Edushape is recalling its snap bead toys because the tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard to small children.

The recalled product is multicolor and textured soft plastic beads that are designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6 x 6 x 8 clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word Edushape is written on the label in green and red.

The beads, manufactured in China, were sold at various retail stores and online from July 2009 to September 2009 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the snap beads and contact Edushape for a replacement set.

For additional information, please contact Edushapes customer service department at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.Edushape.com.

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2001 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Discovery Channel Store, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 16,000 glass and metal oil-burning lamps. The glass on these lamps can shatter when lit, posing a fire and laceration hazard to consumers.

The Discovery Channel Store, Inc. has received four reports of the lamps shattering, including two reports of minor property damage. There have been no reports of injuries.

The recalled lamps come in two shapes: 16 by 7 inch-rectangular, and 7.5 inch-square. The top piece of the clear rectangular lamp has an opening for five wicks, and the top piece of the clear square lamp has an opening for one wick. The lamps have two stacking glass pieces supported by a black metal frame. The lower glass piece has a reservoir for oil.

Discovery Channel Stores and The Nature Company stores nationwide sold the lamps from September 1999 through July 2001 for between $18 and $24.

Consumers should stop using these lamps immediately and return them to any Discovery Channel Store or The Nature Company store nationwide for a refund. Consumers also can call The Discovery Channel Store toll-free at (800) 752-1937 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.shopping.discovery.com.

July 30, 2009
Domestications is recalling about 700 sets of bed steps. The bed steps can break during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Domestications has received 14 reports of the bed steps breaking or cracking during use, including four reports of injuries from falls.

The recalled wooden bed steps with style numbers 17593A and 17878A have two steps and are 16 inches high by 24 inches wide and 18 inches deep. They were sold in white, cherry and oak.

The bed steps, made in China, were sold by Domestications Web site and catalog nationwide. Style 17593A sold from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $50 and style 17878A sold from October 2008 through November 2008 for about $60.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bed steps and return it to Domestications to receive a refund. The company has directly contacted all known consumers who purchased the bed steps.

For additional information, contact Domestications at (800) 969-4094 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

December 10, 2009
Little Miss Matched Inc. is recalling about 7,300 sets of children's pajamas sold in the U.S. and Canada. The sleepwear fails to meet the federal childrens sleepwear flammability standard.

This recall involves long sleeve toddler and girls pajama sets. The sets were sold in sizes XXS (2t-3t), XS (3t-4t), S (5-6), M (7-8) and L (10-12), and in three varieties:

The pajamas, made in Honduras, were sold by various retailers nationwide from March 2008 through July 2009 for between $30 (U.S.) and in Canada from March 2008 through November 2009 for about $30 (CAN).

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pajamas and contact the firm to receive a full refund.

For additional information, contact Little Miss Matched toll-free at (877) 649-4386 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.littlemissmatched.com.

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

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2000 -- Jack Rabbit Creations Inc. is recalling about 9,000 hand-painted, wooden stacking toys called Stacking King, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC. One of the wooden pegs can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Jack Rabbit Creations has received four reports of the pegs coming loose but no injuries have been reported.

These stacking toys have seven interlocking multi- colored, doughnut-shaped pieces mounted on pegs. The pieces are green with blue pok-a-dots, orange with yellow stripes, and purple with green swirls. The bases of these toys have black and white checked squares. The top of the toy has a round, hand-painted face with a wooden yellow crown. A label on the toys packaging reads in part, "Stacking King," "Jack Rabbit Creations" and "Made in China." Specialty and Gift shops have sold these products from February 1999 through April 2000 for about $25.

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and contact the company for a free replacement base and a small toy. To order the base or for more information, call Jack Rabbit Creations toll free at (888) 376-5225.

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 1999 -- The Walgreen Company is recalling about 40,000 Kid's Sipper Bottles. The bottles' caps can be pulled off, creating a potential choking hazard.

The announcement was made in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

CPSC and Walgreen said they were not aware of any injuries or incidents involving these bottles and said the recall was being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The Kid's Sipper Bottle is a 9-ounce rectangular bottle with one of four animal characters on the cap - a fish, frog, chicken (duck) or whale. The bottle includes a plastic belt clip on the back.

The bottles' packaging includes the writing, "KID'S Sipper Bottle with belt clip," and "For Ages 18 Mos. & Up." The bottom of the bottle has a sticker reading, "MADE IN CHINA."

Walgreens nationwide sold these bottles between March 1999 and April 1999 for $1.69 or two for $3.

Consumers should stop using these bottles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call (800) 934-4768 anytime, or go to the company's website at www.walgreens.com.

March 18, 2009
Kubota is recalling about 9,500 Zero Turn riding mowers. The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

The recalled riding mowers are propelled by gasoline V-twin engines and have 48-inch, 54-inch or 60-inch wide mower decks. The mowers come with adjustable roll bars and have 22 or 27 horsepower engines and are bright orange with KUBOTA decals on both sides behind the drivers seat.

This recall includes the following model numbers: ZG222(serial numbers 10002 through 13673), ZG227 (serial numbers 10002 through 12957), ZG327 (serial numbers 10004 through 13318) which can be identified by the model designation and serial number on the data plate located on the right side frame, either before the mower deck or immediately after the mower deck.

The mowers were sold by authorized Kubota dealers nationwide from February 2008 through December 2008 for between about $7,600 and $10,000. They were made in the U.S.

Owners of these machines should immediately stop using them until they have been inspected by an authorized dealer and a free replacement carburetor has been installed.

For additional information, contact Kubota Tractor at (800) 752-0290 anytime Monday through Friday.

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2000 -- Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz., is recalling about 400 toy chests for replacement.

The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs discovered the problem with the toy chest while conducting retail surveillance for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

So far, no injuries have been reported.

The oak toy chests have model number 841LQ or 1814LQ located on the rear panel. They measure 35-inches long, 19-inches high and 19-inches deep. A 1-inch-wide ventilation opening runs the entire length of the front of the toy chest just below the lid. The toy chests have one adjustable lid support.

The Thornwood Furniture name and address are located on the product sticker located on the rear panel of the toy chest. Furniture stores nationwide, including Rooms To Go, Bedroom Superstores and MN Goldstein, sold the toy chests from January 1999 through November 1999 for about $170.

Consumers should immediately stop children from using the toy chests and contact the store where purchase for information on getting a free replacement. For additional information, consumers can contact Thornwood Furniture toll-free at (877) 351-0067 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or on their web site at www.thornwood.com.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2001 -- Stride Rite Children's Group Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 109,000 pairs of Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes. The buckle on these shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Stride Rite Children's Group has received four reports of the buckle breaking, and one report of a child putting a broken piece of the buckle in her mouth and starting to choke.

The Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes were sold in children's sizes 4 through 12. They have a strap that is fastened by a metal buckle on the side of the shoe. The word "MUNCHKIN" is molded into the bottom of the shoe. The shoes have the following style numbers written inside the shoe below the words "Made in China.":

• 3182011 (Brown Suede)
• 3182029 (Black Leather)
• 3182037 (Red Leather)
• 3182045 (Navy Leather)
• 3182052 (White Leather)
• 3182094 (Black Patent)

Shoe, department and Stride Rite Outlet stores nationwide sold these shoes from January 2001 through September 2001 for about $25.

Consumers should take the shoes away from their children immediately and return the shoes to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement shoes. For more information, call Stride Rite at (800) 650- 7708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's web site at www.strideritecorp.com.

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2002 -- Invensys Building Systems, of Love Park, Ill., is recalling up to 560,000 Siebe actuators for testing and replacement, if necessary, which could be found in fire and smoke dampers.

Actuators hold open fire and smoke dampers in a building's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. A spring mechanism, integrated with the damper, is designed to close the damper during a fire to limit the spread of smoke, fire and fumes. The recalled actuators can jam, and prevent the dampers from closing. If dampers fail to close during a fire, serious injury or death can be suffered by building occupants because smoke, fire and fumes can spread through a building's ventilation system.

Building owners, damper manufacturers, and fire and safety investigators have reported dampers not closing during testing.

These MA-200 and MA-200-1 series actuators were used in fire and smoke dampers that were manufactured by various companies from December 1993 through October 1999, which were installed by private contractors in commercial and residential buildings. The actuators have manufacture date codes of 9348 through 9947. See the associated recall alert for more details on the dampers and companies involved.

Building owners and managers whose buildings have dampers containing Invensys/Siebe actuators should immediately contact Invensys' Program Coordination Office at (877) 481-2372 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. A web site where building owners can obtain a complete copy of the program information has been established at www.regcen.com/MA200.

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

To be eligible for a free actuator replacement, the building owner must test the actuator and report the results to Invensys. Only actuators that fail testing will be replaced.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2001 -- National Presto Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling to replace up to 50,000 Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryer basket handles. The handles on the fryer baskets can come off, resulting in hot oil spattering the user and bystanders.

Presto has received 63 reports of basket handles coming off, including 10 reports of consumers being spattered with hot oil. The injuries include minor burns to the arms and face.

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

The Presto CoolDaddy electric deep fryers have model numbers 0544404 (product number 21-419) and 0544504 (product number 21-439). The deep fryers are white with the words, "Presto CoolDaddy or "Presto Pride CoolDaddy" written on the front. The model numbers are located on the bottom of the deep fryer and the product number is located on the bottom of the carton. Only the deep fryer baskets with silver screws attaching the basket handle are involved in this recall.

Department stores sold the deep fryers nationwide from July 2000 through June 2001 for between $50 and $70.

Consumers should stop using their deep fryer baskets immediately, and contact Presto toll-free at (866) 813-9545 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, to receive a free repair kit. Consumers also can log on to the company's web site at www.gopresto.com/recall.

Basket handles with black screws, and deep fryers with magnetic detachable cords are not involved in this recall.

WASHINGTON, June 29, 2001 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has sued Ameri-China International Inc. of Los Angeles, alleging that it has imported more than 755,000 illegal children's toys between 1997 and 2000.

The suit charges that Ameri-China imported toy cars, helicopters, phones, and bubble-blowing plastic hammers, all of which violated the federal safety standard for small parts. Toys with small parts are a choking hazard for children under 3. The company also imported or purchased for re-sale bouncing balls, mini-pool table sets, art sets and balloon helicopters, that contained labeling violations and are considered to be misbranded hazardous substances. The company's crazy ribbon party spray was found to be flammable.

"We will aggressively pursue companies that import and endanger children with unsafe toys," said CPSC Chairman Ann Brown. "CPSC will take strong action to deter this kind of conduct, and stop companies from profiting at the expense of children's safety."

The complaint charges that Ameri-China imported or purchased for re-sale eight separate shipments of toys that violate U.S. safety standards. Every time CPSC found a violative shipment, it notified the company; yet, Ameri-China continued to violate the law by importing more unsafe toys. In cooperation with the U.S. Customs Service, CPSC prevented the unsafe toys from reaching U.S. store shelves.

CPSC is seeking a civil penalty and a court order preventing the company from committing any further illegal actions.

The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, also names the company's president, Austin Wu.

Safe toy tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check our listings of recalled toys or www.recall.gov.

• Select toys to suit the age, abilities, skills, and interest level of the intended child. Toys too advanced may pose safety hazards to younger children.
• For infants, toddlers, and all children who still mouth objects, avoid toys with small parts, which could pose a fatal choking hazard.
• Look for sturdy construction on plush toys, such as tightly secured eyes, noses, and other potential small parts.
• Avoid toys that have sharp edges and points, especially for children under age 8.
• Do not purchase electric toys with heating elements for children under age 8.
• Be a label reader. Look for labels that give age and safety recommendations and use that information as a guide.
• Check instructions for clarity. They should be clear to you, and when appropriate, to the child.
• Immediately discard plastic wrappings on toys before they become deadly playthings. Plastic wrappings can cause suffocation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2001 -- BikeE Corp. is voluntarily recalling 1,400 suspension forks on FX and RX model recumbent bicycles. The link pins in the forks can fall out, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and possibly suffer serious injuries. BikeE Corp. has received two reports of pins falling out of forks, resulting in two minor injuries to riders.

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

The recalled forks were used on the front suspension of the BikeE FX models and on the full suspension of the RX models. The 2000 and 2001 model year bicycles can be identified by a serial number located below the crank bottom bracket on the frame.

Model Name & Serial Number Identification
FX and RX Starts with "F" and is followed by five digits or starts with "B" followed by one character and six digits. Examples: F1111 or BF111111 or BR22222F

The recalled bicycles have a lowered seating position and foot pedals right below the handle bars, allowing riders to sit in a horizontal riding position.

BikeE authorized dealers sold the bicycles from December 1999 through August 2001 for between $1,500 and $1,750.

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest BikeE authorized dealer for a free repair. Consumers can call BikeE toll-free at (800) 231-3136 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.bikee.com/recall.

November 5, 2009
About 43,000 Samsung over-the-range microwaves ovens are being recalled. If an installation bolt comes in contact with an electrical component inside the unit and the microwave is plugged into an ungrounded outlet, it could create a shock hazard.

The recall involves Samsung 1000 watt over-the-range microwave ovens. The following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:

The units, made in Malaysia, were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 2009 through July 2009 for between $180 and $200.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled product, and contact Samsung to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (888) 402-6974 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET 7 days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.samsung.com/otrrecall

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

June 23, 2009
Poseidon is recalling about 300 Besea W50 diving wings with Poseidon inner bladders. The inner bladder can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

Poseidon has received 15 reports of inner bladders breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves the Poseidon inner bladders with batch number 5445 sold with the Poseidon Besea W50 wings. The inner bladder is located inside the outer cover of the wing. The batch number and Poseidon are molded on a tab located between the legs of the inner bladder.

The winds, made in Sweden, were sold at Poseidon dealers nationwide from September 2007 through June 2008 for about $366.

Consumers who have wings that contain the recalled inner bladders should stop using the wing immediately and contact Poseidon for a free replacement.

For additional information, contact Poseidon toll-free at (877) 673-4366 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or send an email to info@poseidoncentral.com.

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