Recalls in January 1970

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), R4 Technical Center - North Carolina LLC, of Hamptonville, N.C., is recalling 4,700 propane cylinders. These cylinders can have missing or damaged internal seals in the cylinder valves. Propane can leak, posing a risk of fire, explosion and burn injuries.

R4 Technical Center has not received any reports of injuries.

These propane cylinders have a sleeve over the tank with the writing "Blue Rhino" and a drawing of a blue rhinoceros. The recalled cylinders have either three stars arranged in a triangular shape under the top knob of the valve or the writing "B-75-3" on the side of the valve.

Home center, discount department and hardware stores, and gas stations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Florida and Mississippi sold these propane cylinders from May 2000 through July 2000 for about $40 to $60 for a tank or $13 to $16 for a tank exchange.

Consumers with the recalled valves should check for leaks by following the "Connection Instructions" on the cylinder's label. If the valve is leaking, turn it off immediately, and call the R4 Technical Center toll-free at (866) 802-4492 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement cylinder. If you cannot access the toll-free number from your calling area, contact Blue Rhino at (800) 258-7466.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2002 -- Baby Trend Inc. is voluntarily recalling to repair about 15,000 infant swings. A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.

Baby Trend has received 10 reports of the screws loosening. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves "Trend Swing" stationary infant swings, model numbers 8711 and 8722 found on a label on the bottom of the seat. The swings were sold in khaki/gingham and navy/white plaid, and feature a toy bar, song player and timer. "Baby Trend" is printed on the front of the seat's tray and "Trend Swing" is printed on the arm. "Baby Trend" and "Made in China" are also printed on the label on the bottom of the seat.

Toys R Us stores sold these swings nationwide from November 2001 through September 2002 for between $60 and $90. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Consumers should stop using these recalled swings immediately and contact Baby Trend to receive a free repair kit. For more information, consumers can contact Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 328-7363 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.babytrend.com.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2001 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BBC International Ltd. is recalling about 38,000 pairs of Crayola toddler boots. The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and BBC International are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving the toggles on these boots. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled Crayola boots come in boys' and girls' styles. The boys' boots are blue and black with a toggle on each boot to use to tighten the laces. The boots have a patch featuring a space scene with a "crayon rocket." The girls' boots are white with pink and lavender trim, and also have a toggle on the laces. The patch on the side of the girls' boot shows a snow scene of two kittens. Both style boots were sold in sizes 6 through 10. A tag on the side of the boots reads, "Crayola®." "MADE IN CANADA" is imprinted on the bottom of the boots.

Discount department stores, including Ames, Bradlees, Anne & Hope and Forman Mills, sold these boots from September 1999 through December 1999 for about $20.

Consumers should remove the toggles from the laces of these boots immediately and throw the toggles in the trash. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, contact BBC International at (800) 632-4450 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

These boots were manufactured by Rallye Footwear Inc., of Canada, for BBC International Ltd.

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2002 -- Radio Flyer Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 Little Wooden Push Cars for repair. A child can pull the horn off the car's steering wheel, and a small part inside poses a choking hazard.

Radio Flyer Inc. has received three reports of the horns being pulled off, but no injuries have been reported. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The Little Wooden Push Car is about 24-inches long, 14-inches wide, and 18-inches high. The car has a natural wood body, a red steering wheel column, a red metal bar on the back, and a red plastic horn on the steering wheel. "Radio Flyer" is written on both sides of the car. A child sits in the push car and moves the car with his or her feet. The car is for use by children 1- to 3-years-old.

Toy stores, catalogues and web retailers sold these cars nationwide from February 1999 through June 2002 for about $60.

Consumers should take the recalled cars away from young children immediately and contact Radio Flyer Inc. to receive a replacement steering wheel. For more information, consumers can call Radio Flyer Inc. at (800) 621-7613 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Radio Flyer Inc. at www.radioflyer.com or by e-mail at 218Repair@RadioFlyer.com.

Some of these push cars do not have horns. Only Wooden Push Cars with horns are part of this recall. No other Radio Flyer products are involved in this recall.

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2002 -- Mountain Safety Research is voluntarily recalling about 9,700 cans of white gasoline stove fuel. Corrosion can cause the can to leak fuel, posing a fire or injury hazard.

Mountain Safety Research has received 20 reports of leaking fuel cans. No injuries have been reported. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recalled fuel includes MSR White Premium Blend Stove Fuel. The fuel is packaged in red metal cans. The words "MSR...White Gas" and "1 Quart/.95 Liter" are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes batch number 2003-2. The batch number is printed on the lower front of the can. The fuel cans were made in the U.S.

REI and other sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide from March 2002 to June 2002 for about $4.

Consumers should check their stove fuel cans for leaks immediately. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location free of ignition sources, then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container.

Whether or not the can is leaking, consumers should contact Mountain Safety Research to receive a replacement fuel container. For more information, consumers can contact Mountain Safety Research at (800) 531-9531 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.msrcorp.com.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2002 -- Calphalon Corp. is recalling about 13,000 stainless steel kettles. The kettle's cover traps steam inside of the kettle causing an increase in pressure. This forces hot water to rise and escape through the spout, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

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

CPSC and Calphalon have received reports of 13 incidents, including three minor burn injuries. Hot water splashed on two adult's hands and an 18-month-old child's scalp.

The recalled kettles are stainless steel, have a glass cover, and have the model number 4302, which is located on the bottom of the kettle. The kettles, which can hold 2-quarts of water, also have the name "Calphalon" printed on the glass cover.

Department stores and specialty catalogs nationwide sold these kettles between October 2001 and January 2002 for about $40.

Consumers should stop using these kettles immediately and call Calphalon at (800) 233-0753 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement cover. For more information, consumers also can visit the company's website at www.calphalon.com.

Kettles that have a green sticker next to the bar code on the bottom of the box contain retrofitted covers and are not included in this recall.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2001 -- Kohler Co. is voluntarily recalling about 41,000 shower doors. The door hinges can fail, causing the shower door to fall and injure nearby consumers.

Kohler has received 11 reports of hinges failing and shower doors falling, including one report of minor injuries, such as cuts and scratches from sharp edges on the door's frame.

The recalled shower doors include the Kohler Helios and Sterling Freestyle models made from January 1997 through September 2001. The hinges on the Helios and Freestyle models operate in a unique way which allows the doors to swing back and forth.

The door panels can retract side to side without the use of anchored track guides common to many shower doors. The shower doors were distributed for shower enclosure and bathtub applications in both single and double door configurations in a variety of sizes. They were sold in chrome, brass and white frame finishes, and with a variety of glass treatments.

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

Home centers, showrooms, plumbers and building contractors sold the Kohler and Sterling doors nationwide from January 1997 through October 2001. The suggested list price started at about $440.

Consumers should stop using the shower doors immediately and contact Kohler to receive a replacement door. For more information, consumers can contact Kohler at (866) 782-6329 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web address at www.kohler.com/doorrecall.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2002 -- BRIO Corp. is voluntarily recalling three lot numbers, about 1,000, of the Plan Toys pull-along caterpillars. The antenna on the pull toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

BRIO has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these toys. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The recalled pull-along caterpillar is bright red and yellow and was sold under the Plan Toys brand name. The wooden caterpillar is about 7-inches long and is pulled by a nylon string. The caterpillar's antenna are two blue protruding pegs that extend about 1/2-inch from the head. The recalled lot numbers are 0645917, 12142323 and 0724423 and are printed on the inside flap of the packaging. A stamp on the top of the tail end of the caterpillar displays the Plan Toys logo and the words "Made in Thailand."

Specialty toy stores, Internet retailers and mail order catalogs sold the caterpillar toys nationwide from January 2002 through September 2002 for about $15. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Consumers should take these caterpillar toys away from children immediately and send them to BRIO to receive a replacement toy or a refund, including the cost of postage. Consumers should return the recalled toys to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL - Caterpillar, N120 W18485 Freidstadt Road, Germantown, Wis. 53022. For more information, consumers can contact BRIO toll-free at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2002 -- Lida Bicycle Co. Ltd., of China, is recalling about 2,400 men's bicycles. The frames of these bicycles can break apart, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Lida Bicycle and the bicycle distributor, Kent International Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., have received four reports of the frames of these bicycles breaking. Two riders suffered minor contusions and abrasions. The other two riders were not injured.

The bicycle is a 26-inch, 21-speed, dual-suspension men's bicycle with a double-bar, white frame. "Kent" is written on the down tube and head tube of the bicycle. The decal reading "2100DH" or "PRO-X" appears on the top tube near the head of the bicycle.

Discount department stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, and independent bicycle shops in New York and New Jersey sold these bicycles from April 2002 through August 2002 for between $200 and $250.

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit. For more information, consumers should call Kent Bicycles at (800) 451- 5368 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2002 -- Gen-X Sports Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 88,000 skateboard ramps. The ramps can crack causing users to fall and suffer injuries.

Gen-X Sports has received one report of the ramp cracking. The user, who was riding a scooter at the time of the incident, fell and broke his collarbone.

The recalled ramps include the Rage SSD (model 310937) and Skate Attack SSD (model 312912). The ramps are black and have a sticker with the Rage or Skate Attack logo and name on each side. The four peg holes, used to anchor the ramp, are located on the underside of the ramp in each corner. The ramps are 39-inches long, 28-inches wide and as high as 12-inches.

Discount department and sports stores sold the ramps nationwide from March 2002 through September 2002 for between $20 and $40.

Consumers should stop using these ramps immediately and contact Gen-X to receive a refund. For more information on returning the ramps, consumers can contact Gen-X toll-free at (866) 846-4369 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firm's web site at www.genxsportsinc.com.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2002 -- Haro Bicycle Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 BMX freestyle bicycles. The length of the crank arm in the 2003 model fails to allow sufficient space between the rider's foot and the front wheel, when the front wheel is turned backwards. The rider's foot could come in contact with the front wheel, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer serious injury.

Haro has not received any reports of incidents or injuries. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The recall includes the 2003 Haro BMX freestyle bicycles. The models involved are the F2 and the Backtrail XO. The model names are printed on the top and down tube of the F2, and on the top tube of the Backtrail XO.

Independent bicycle shops nationwide sold these bicycles from May 2002 through August 2002 for between $190 and $200.

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

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Haro to learn where to take their bicycles to have the crankset replaced free of charge. For more information, consumers can contact Haro toll-free at (800) 289-4276 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2001 -- After four recent deaths, the Consumer Product Safety Commission ( is stepping up its efforts to find all remaining Lane cedar chests and Baby Trend portable cribs that were recalled six years ago.

On August 16, 2001, three St. Louis children became trapped in a cedar chest and suffocated, bringing the known death toll from the chests to 10. The accidents happened when children crawled into the chests and closed the lids, which automatically snapped shut. Since 1987, all Lane cedar chests have been manufactured with a lid that does not latch automatically when closed but thousands of the older chests are still in use.

CPSC is also asking consumers to search for recalled Home and Roam and Baby Express portable cribs/play yards. The cribs yards can collapse and trap an infant. In June 2001, an 8-month-old Seattle baby strangled when his neck was caught in the V-shape created by the collapsed sides of a Home and Roam play yard. There have been four other deaths and three reports of babies who were found not breathing but later revived. The instructions for getting a free replacement can be found in CPSC's February 2001 re-announcement of the Baby Trend play yard recall.

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2001 -- Acetrike Bicycle Co., of Taiwan, is recalling about 38,800 children's sidewalk bicycles. The frames of these bikes can break, causing the riders to fall and suffer injuries.

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

Acetrike and the distributor of the bicycles, Huffy Bicycle Co., have received four reports of the frames on these bicycles breaking. Two boys, ages 4 and 6, suffered abrasions and contusions, and a 5-year-old boy suffered a contusion. A fourth child was not injured.

The recall includes bicycles having date codes of April 2000 and earlier. The date code is molded on the bicycles' left rear frame, at the point of attachment of the rear wheel. The model name is written on the bike's frame. The following models are involved:

• "Cool Taz", 12-inch boy's style
• "Sweet Tweety", 12-inch girl's style
• "Mudslinger", 16-inch boy's style
• "Secret Treasures", 16-inch girl's style
• "Rugrats", 16-inch boy's style
• "Best Friends", 16-inch girl's style
• "Space Racer", 12-inch boy's style
• "Fairy Magic", 12-inch girl's style
• "MX1200", 12-inch boy's style
• "High Gear", 12-inch boy's style
• "MX 1800", 16-inch boy's style

Discount department, toy, hardware and sporting goods stores, including Ace Hardware, Ames, Blain Supply, Kay Bee Toys, Meijers, Tru*Serv and Wal-Mart, sold these bikes nationwide from October 1999 through March 2001 for between $35 and $70.

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately, and call (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or go to the firm's web site at www.huffybikes.com to determine if their bicycle is part of the recall. Consumers with a recalled bicycle will receive a replacement bicycle free of charge.

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Playtex Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1.8 million Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers. Because the latex is aging faster than normal, the nipple can detach from the shield, presenting a choking hazard to babies. Playtex has received 21 reports of pacifier nipples detaching from the shields. No injuries have been reported.

Only Classic Patterns "Cherubs" and Soft Comfort latex pacifiers are being recalled. The Classic Patterns pacifiers have the word "Cherubs" embossed in bold block letters on the colored knob of the pacifier shield. The Soft Comfort pacifiers have a soft, butterfly- shaped shield, available with or without a swivel handle. The word "Playtex" is embossed on the pacifier's swivel handle. The pacifiers come in a variety of colors and designs. They were packaged individually or in sets of two.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2000 -- Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling about 4,000 Motocross Competition motorcycles. A frame down tube on these motorcycles can crack below the steering head.

Use of the motorcycle with a cracked down tube can result in failure of the frame, which can cause the rider to lose control of the motorcycle and crash, resulting in injury or death.

Kawasaki has received 60 reports of frames on these motorcycles cracking. Three of these incidents reportedly resulted in the down tube failing, leading to crashes. Injuries to riders included broken bones and abrasions.

These KX65 Model Year 2000 motorcycles have a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) located on their frame behind the front fork. Recalled motorcycles carry VIN numbers with the last four digits between 0001 and 6668. The motorcycles are small, two-wheel, off-road motocross competition vehicles designed for rough terrain. The fenders and bodywork are lime green with large "Kawasaki" decals on each side.

Kawasaki dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles from November 1999 through October 2000 for about $2,700.

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

Consumers with the recalled motorcycles should stop using them immediately and call their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. For more information about this recall, contact Kawasaki toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Registered owners of the motorcycles will be notified by mail directly by Kawasaki.

WASHINGTON, July 5, 2000 -- Cycle Express is voluntarily recalling about 9,000 bicycle helmets. The helmets fail impact testing and labeling, violating the Consumer Product Safety Act. Riders wearing the helmets are not adequately protected from falls, and could suffer severe head injuries or death.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC and Cycle Express said they are not aware of any injuries or incidents involving the helmets.

Toys R Us stores sold these helmets with accessories nationwide from October 1999 through April 2000 for about $13.

The recalled girls' helmets are mostly pink mixed with silver glitter. The pink portion of the helmet is bordered by purple tape. Decals on the helmets read "Hearts & Flowers." These helmets are size small, for ages 2 through 5 years. A label inside the helmet reads "DISTRIBUTED BY: CYCLE EXPRESS." The helmets, which were made in China, are packaged in a box that reads, "Hearts and Flowers Helmet Combo Value Pack" and "Item #10235." The helmets were sold with a bike bag-purse combo and hair accessories.

Consumers should stop using these bicycle helmets immediately, and return them to the store where purchased. They will receive a $7 refund, which is the assessed value of the helmet. For more information, call Cycle Express toll-free at (877) 714-6117 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Cycle Express Inc., 312 Fifth Ave., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001.

WASHINGTON, July 23, 2002 -- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is recalling to inspect and repair about 14,000 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). A mounting-bracket weld on the rear hub can come loose, resulting in rear brake failure and possible injury to operators.

Yamaha has received reports of weld problems with the mounting brackets. Two of these reports resulted in the ATVs losing their rear brakes. One user suffered a hairline wrist fracture.

These 1997 and 1998 model year ATVs have "350 Electric" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either red and white, or gray and blue. The recalled ATVs have the following names and vehicle identification numbers (VINs). The VINs are stamped into the vehicle frames between the front and rear wheels.

Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from August 1996 through December 1997 for about $5,000.

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and call their local Yamaha ATV dealer to schedule a free appointment to have their units inspected, and repaired if needed. To locate a dealer or for more information, consumers should call (800) 88-YAMAHA anytime or visit the firm's web site at www.yamaha-motor.com

Notification is being sent to registered owners of these vehicles directly by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2000 -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said today that Baby's Dream Furniture Inc., of Buena Vista, Ga., agreed to pay a $200,000 civil penalty.

The penalty resolves charges that the company violated the Consumer Product Safety Act by failing to promptly report defects with its "Generation" oak model cribs. CPSC alleges that Baby's Dream Furniture failed to report in a timely manner that its drop gate hinge design (a hinged top rail that folds down, rather than a side rail that slides down, providing access to baby) can trap and sever a baby's fingertips.

Baby's Dream received nine reports of amputation, laceration and crushing of the fingertips associated with this problem before it reported to CPSC.

Eight of the injuries were to babies and one was to an adult. About 13,000 of these cribs were sold nationwide from December 1994 through June 1997 for $500 to $700. The crib can be adapted to a youth or adult bed.

Baby's Dream recalled the Generation oak model crib in February 1998 and offered a free repair kit that contained a new hinge. Consumers using the Generation oak model crib with the original hinge should stop using the crib immediately, and call Baby's Dream toll-free at (800) 835-2742 to order the free repair kit.

The 6-inch, green plastic flashlight has five interchangeable lenses printed with characters from the movie, A Bug's Life. The flashlight casts the outline of the characters on the wall. The flashlight shows an ant character, named "Flik," from the movie. They use two "AA" batteries. "Made in China" is written on the bottom of the flashlight.

Giant Eagle grocery stores in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio distributed about 8,000 of these flashlights from April 1999 through May 1999 in exchange for four UPC symbols from General Mills cereals. About 131,000 were sold nationwide by General Mills through mail order for about $6.

General Mills is contacting the mail customers directly about the recall.

General Mills has received three reports of these flashlights overheating. There have been no reports of injuries.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says that consumers should stop using the flashlights immediately, remove and discard the batteries, and mail the flashlights to: General Mills, P.O. Box 2141, Milaca, MN 56353-2141. 

Consumers who purchased flashlights from Giant Eagle will receive coupons for free boxes of cereal and reimbursement for postage. Consumers who purchased their flashlights by mail order will be notified directly about the procedure for obtaining a refund.

For more information, call General Mills at (800) 249-0562 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday.