Recalls in January 1970

November 13, 2008    
CORAL Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks are being recalled by Modell's Sporting Goods because of the risk of impalement injuries.

Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.

The recalled Pool Stix are weighted plastic tubes, which stand upright when tossed into water. The sticks are about 8' long and were sold in packs of 6 in various colors. The UPC (#4969382814) is printed on the product's packaging.

The sticks, made in Taiwan, were sold at Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008 for about $3.

Consumers should keep children from playing with the recalled dive sticks and return the product to any Modell's Sporting Goods for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.modells.com/recall.

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

February 15, 2008    
A Maryland-based candymaker who says he imported a Valentine's Day lollilop named after Pokemon is recalling the treats after metal fragments were said to have been found in at least two lollipops sold in Central Florida.

Sherwood Brands of Maryland said it is recalling all of its Pokemon Valentine Cards and Pops, which have been pulled from the shelves of thousands of stores across the country.

A law enforcement official in Florida said roughly 20 lollipos were seized from Kathleen Elementary School in Lakeland, Fla. but only one lolliop definitely had metal, which appeared to be a staple, which had been baked inside the lollipop.

A woman claimed that a lollilop she purchased from the same brand had a metal that resembled parts of a razor blade.

While the Food and Drug Administration is looking into the matter, wire reports said that a dollar store chain which has more than 8,000 stores nationwide, Dollar General, was pulling the lollilops from its shelves immediately.

As a precautionary move, Dollar General announced Friday that they had pulled another product sold by Sherwood Brands called "Dog Artist Collection Valentine Cards and Pops" from its shelves.

Many products from China have come under scrutiny from consumers in the United States this year and this is the latest scare to come from a product manufactured and shipped from China.

November 5, 2008

This recall involves a set of two necklaces that have a silver-colored metal bead type chain and a lobster-claw clasp. One of the necklaces has a single, metal pendant with the word 'Best' attached to a black, yin metal pendant. The other necklace has the word 'Friends' attached to a white, yang metal pendant.

The necklaces, made in China, were sold at Claire's stores nationwide from April 2007 through August 2008 for about $8.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled products away from children and return them to any Claire's store for a full refund.

For additional information, call Claire's at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web sites at www.claires.com.

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).

August 7, 2008
Progress Lighting is recalling about 6,000 Pendant-Style Ceiling-Mounted Indoor Light Fixtures.

The ceiling-mount assembly that supports the light fixture can fail, causing the fixture to unexpectedly fall and injure consumers.

Progress Lighting has received three reports of incidents, including one report of a fixture falling from the ceiling. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves the following models of pendant-style ceiling-mounted light fixtures: P3601-09, P3602-09, P3603-09, P3603-09EXP, P3685-09, P365-09EXP, P4260-09, P4261-09, P4261-09EXP and P4262-09. The product number is located inside the canopy located flush with the ceiling. The fixtures have frosted white glass and a brushed aluminum finish.

The fixtures were sold by lighting distributors and by some Home Depot and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2005 through May 2008 for between $180 and $1,000. They were made in China.

Consumers should carefully remove the glass from the fixture and contact Progress Lighting to schedule a free inspection and replacement.

For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.progresslighting.com.

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

September 30, 2008    
Wal-Mart is recalling about 210,000 GE toasters. An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers' homes. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with either two or four openings in the top. The GE logo is located on the front of the toasters just above the controls. Model numbers 169115 and 169116 are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters.

Wal-Mart Stores nationwide sold the toasters, which were made in China, from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

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

March 19, 2008
Salton Inc. is recalling about 12,000 electric toasters. The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

About 13,000 similar toasters were recalled by QVC in December 2007.

This recall involves the chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the following brands: Farberware (model # FCT200 or FCT100), Hoffritz (model # HZT2 and HZT2M), and Russell Hobbs (model #RH2MT). The brand name and model number are printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.

The toasters were sold by online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.com.

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

October 21, 2008
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 985,000 drop-side cribs following the death of an infant in one of the cribs. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Delta is also recalling about 600,000 drop-side cribs to because of problems with spring pegs.

The company will replace missing safety pegs, correcting a condition that can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.

When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler.

An 8-month-old child became entrapped and suffocated when the drop-side of the crib detached in a reassembled crib where the safety pegs were not installed. CPSC is also aware of two entrapments and nine disengagement incidents in cribs where the safety pegs were missing.

The recall involves all Delta cribs manufactured in Taiwan or Indonesia, with the Crib Trigger Lock with Safety Peg drop-side hardware design. These model numbers and country of origin can be located on the mattress support board label: 4320, 4340, 4500, 4520, 4530, 4532, 4540, 4542, 4550, 4551, 4580, 4600, 4620, 4624 (production dates 01/06 thru 11/07), 4640, 4660, 4720, 4735, 4742, 4750 (production dates 01/95 thru 12/00), 4760, 4770, 4780, 4790, 4820, 4840, 4850, 4860, 4880, 4890, 4892, 4900, 4910, 4920, 4925-2, 4925-6, 4930, 4940, 4943, 4944, 4947, 4948, 4949, 4950, 4958, 4963, 4968, 4969, 4980.

The recalled cribs have date codes ranging from 1995 though December 2005 and one model (4624) was made in 2007. The model numbers are located on the top of the mattress support board.

The cribs, which were made in Taiwan and Indonesia, were sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Kmart and Target.com from January 1995 through September 2007 for about $100. These cribs have also been found to be sold secondhand. Cribs currently sold at retail are not involved.

CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using cribs that are missing a safety peg on any leg of the crib and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. The kit will include safety pegs in a bold color and warning labels to be affixed to the mattress board. Consumers with cribs that have all safety pegs installed may continue to use the cribs; however, CPSC recommends that these consumers contact Delta for the repair kit for future assembly purposes. Call Delta toll-free at (1-800-816-5304) anytime after 5pm today or log on www.cribrecallcenter.com to order the free replacement kit.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child if their recalled crib is missing safety pegs.

CPSC reminded 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.

March 21, 2008
Hobby Lobby Stores is recalling about 13,000 Easter egg contains and spinning egg tops. The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown and green camouflage colors, sold in a package of eight eggs. Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK and UPC code number 43078 01031 are printed on the back of the packing.

The Easter Spinning Egg Tops have Item # 1054 printed on the front of the packaging and are multi-colored and come in packages of a single egg and a rip cord. Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd. TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.

The items were sold at Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008. The camouflage egg sold for about $2.50 and the Spinning Top sold for about $2. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby toll-free at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.HobbyLobby.com.

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

July 3, 2008
Fireworks Over America is recalling 84,000 sets of Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks. The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.

Fireworks Over America has received one report of entanglement, in which a consumers hand was burned and shocked.

The recalled Oh Chute Parachute with streamers is a firework item with a light blue cylinder with white clouds. The model name is printed in triplicate on the front of the tube and FOA #2085 is on the lower back of the tube. This item is sold separately or in a box of four.

The items were sold by various fireworks stores nationwide from April 2007 through June 2008 for about $2.50 each and $8 a box. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Fireworks Over America at (800) 345-3957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.fireworksoveramerica.com.

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

July 10, 2008
Parragon Books is recalling about 500,000 Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms. Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.

The books were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.

For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.com.

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

February 22, 2008
Riverside Publishing is recalling about 5,300 sets of children's memory testing cards.

Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test'Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 '' x 1 '', and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.

The cards were sold by Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.

They were made in China.

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com.

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

June 12, 2008
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 9,700 hammer drills. The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

The recalled hammer drill is blue with 'BOSCH' printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The product's packaging will be marked as 1191VSRK (the 'K' indicates that the hammer drill was packaged with a case in a kit). Only drills with a serial number that begins with '7' are included in the recall.

The drills were sold at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. They were made in Malaysia.

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.

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

January 29, 2008
Dollar Tree Stores Iinc. is recalling about 250,000 Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns. They can short-circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.

Dollar Tree is aware of seven incidents in which these glue guns short circuited resulting in two injuries, including electrical shock and burns.

The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. They were made in China.

The glue guns were sold at Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores nationwide from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glue guns and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com.

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

February 7, 2008
Trek is recalling about 49,000 MT220 girls bicycles. The frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.

Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.

This recall involves Trek girls bicycles model MT220 and model years 2005 (light metallic blue), 2006 (metallic silver and metallic purple or pink and pearl white), and 2007 (pink and white pearl or metallic purple). The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Model year 2008 bicycles re not included in this recall.

The bikes were sold by authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.

They were made in China and Taiwan.

Consumers should take the recalled bicycle away from children immediately and return it to a Trek dealer for a free replacement MT220 girls bicycle or a $100 discount on a different size Trek bicycle.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at www.trekbikes.com.

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

June 3, 2008    
About 750 log swings are being recalled. A missing nail connecting the back of the log chair to the seat can cause the back to separate from the seat while in use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

The firm has received six reports of the chair separating, including three reports of minor injuries.

The recall involves a wooden log swing that seats two people. The log swing hangs from a log frame. The swing measures 71 inches high by 62 inches wide.

The swings were sold at Grand Union Family Markets, Ingle's Markets, VG's Food Center, Plumb's Valu-Rite Foods, and Central Shoprite stores nationwide from February 2008 through May 2008 for about $150. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log swing, disassemble it, and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants toll-free at (877) 695-8354 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit firm's Web site at www.fareastbrokers.com.

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

August 19, 2008
Electra Bicycle Company is expanding its recall of Amsterdam bicycles. The chain can derail, possibly injuring the rider.

About 1,500 bicycles are included in this recall. Another 9,500 bicycles were recalled on July 22, 2008.

The interior alignment tabs of the bicycles chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.

Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.

This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. Electra and Amsterdam are printed on the bicycles frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with EL or bicycles with chainguards marked 06/08 are not included in this recall. The frame number is located on the underside of the bottom bracket.

The bikes were sold by Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850. They were made in Taiwan.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact Electra Bicycle to determine if his/her bike is included in this recall. Consumers with a recalled bike can bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.

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 (pdf).

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

October 30, 2008   
DYMO is recalling about 17,000 power adapters sold with DYMO printers. The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat.

DYMO has received 11 reports of printers overheating and emitting smoke and/or a burnt smell. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the external power adapters sold with the following DYMO LabelWriter 400 series printers: DYMO LabelWriter 400, DYMO LabelWriter 400 Turbo, DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo, DYMO LabelWriter Duo and DYMO Desktop Mailing Solution with housing date codes 2407, 2507, 2607 or 2707. The date code is printed on the plastic housing of the adapter. Power adapters with "RoHS" printed on the top right of the product label are not included in this recall.

Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide sold the printers, which were made in China, from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250.

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled power adapter from the wall socket and from their printer and contact the firm to receive a free replacement external power adapter kit.

For additional information, contact DYMO toll-free at (888) 658-3904 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.dymo.com.

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