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Safety Recalls
August 10, 2009
Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall
Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2009
Release # 09-300
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 690-2540
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Dorel Juvenile Group Expands Recall of Safety 1st Stair Gates Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates
Units: About 31,500 (100,000 units were previously recalled in February 2009)
Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.
Hazard: The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall
hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model
number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates,
which were manufactured before December 20, 2008, are white metal with a gray
handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The
manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in
the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the
circle. The manufacture date is also printed on a sticker inside the battery
door.
Sold at: Mass merchandise and juvenile product stores nationwide, including
Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart.com and other online retailers from January
2005 through July 2009 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company to
obtain a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can call Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (866)
690-2540 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET; complete an online
order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at
www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/
to obtain their free repair kit; email the company at
Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or
send a fax to (800) 207-8182. Consumers should not return the stair gates to
retail stores.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product,
please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09300.html
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Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2009
Release # 09-301
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 345-4109
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Jump 'n Jive Doorway Jumpers Recalled by Graco Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Jump 'n Jive(tm) Doorway Jumpers
Units: About 2,400
Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc., of Atlanta, Ga.
Hazard: The recalled doorway jumpers include detachable toys that are attached
to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric
are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use,
posing a choking hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The company has received one report of a child removing the
fabric strip and placing it in his/her mouth. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled doorway jumper includes an interactive musical dance
mat and two detachable toys. The model number, 1755544, appears on the carton
UPC label and on the underside of the jumper tray. The doorway jumpers were sold
from April 2009 through July 2009.
Sold at: Babies R Us and other children's speciality retail stores nationwide
and online from Amazon.com for about $55.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and remove
and discard the detachable toys and the attaching fabric strips and call the
manufacturer for a replacement set of toys. After the toys and fabric strips are
removed, consumers can continue to use the jumper and interactive musical dance
mat.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at
www.gracobaby.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product,
please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09301.html
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Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 6, 2009
Release # 09-302
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 440-0680
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Target Recalls Circo Booster Seats Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Circo Booster Seats
Units: About 43,000
Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Hazard: The booster seat restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a
child to fall from the chair and be injured.
Incidents/Injuries: Target has received eight reports of the booster seat
buckles opening unexpectedly, including three reports of bruises.
Description: This recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date
codes XJ0811, XJ0812, XJ0901, and XJ0902. The plastic booster seat is blue with
green trim and has white straps. The manufacture date code is printed on the
backside of the seat next to the consumer warning information. "Circo" can be
found on a label located in the front of the seat.
Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June
2009 for about $13.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the
item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680
between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site
at www.target.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall product,
please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09302.html
July 28, 2009
Senseo
One-Cup Coffeemakers Recalled by Philips Consumer Lifestyle Due to Burn Hazard
Name of Product: Philips Senseo One-Cup Coffeemakers
Units: About 155,000
Distributor: Philips Consumer Lifestyle, of
Hazard: An electrical fault and the build-up of calcium from hard or medium
water can cause an obstruction in the coffeemaker. If this happens, the boiler
can burst, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported in the
Description: This recall involves Senseo one-cup coffeemakers with model numbers
HD 7810, HD 7811, HD 7815, HD 7820, HD 7832, and HD 7890. Model numbers are
located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. Date codes are printed on the bottom
of the coffeemaker. Coffeemakers made in
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Target and Safeway stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com
between July 2006 through March 2009 for between $60 and $140.
Manufactured in:
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the coffeemakers and contact
Philips for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Philips toll-free at (866)
604-0051 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. and 6
p.m. Sundays. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at
www.senseoexchange.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09194.html
July 9, 2009
Kidde Recalls Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms; Can Fail to Warn of a Fire
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms
Units: About 94,000
Manufacturer: Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C.
Hazard: An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn
consumers of a fire.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm
malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries
have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000.
The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST
WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number
and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01
through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.
Sold at: Retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical
distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and
$40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement
smoke alarm.
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by C-Mrk Inc.
Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts
Units: About 725
Distributer: C-Mrk Inc., of Vernon, Calif.
Hazard: The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose
a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to
help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The boys' hooded sweatshirts have the brand name Ocean Current and
RN#67225 number in the neck label. The garments were sold in the color smoke and
in sizes S-XL.
Sold at: Macy's department stores in Southern California from December
2008 through April 2009 for about $35.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts
to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase
or to C-Mrk for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact C-Mrk Inc. collect at (323)
826-6900 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Tuesday through Thursday or visit the
firm's Web site at www.oceancurrent.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09269.html
Children's Hooded Jackets and Pullover Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Hard Tail Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Hard Tail girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts
Units: About 130
Distributer: Hard Tail, of Santa Monica, Calif.
Hazard: The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam.
Sold at: Nordstrom's, Gingerbread Kids, Beautiful Kids, Tabeez, EZ Fashion, Village Kids, In Motion, Pitti Bimi, Red Apple and Kidding Around stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2008 for about $60 to $85.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Hard Tail toll-free at (888) 942-7382 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hardtailforever.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09270.html