Bike Pro Inc. Reannounces Baby Walker Recall Due to Stairway Fall Hazard

February 1, 2006 Release #06-078 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 261-2559 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. Note: Bike Pro originally recalled these baby walkers on October 9, 2002. Name of Product: Baby Walkers Units: About 50,000 Manufacturer: Bike Pro, Inc., of Pico Rivera, Calif. Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at … Continue reading →

Ace Han Baby Walkers Have Been Recalled Due to a Stairway Fall Hazard

February 1, 2006 Release #06-079 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 521-5115 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Ace Han Corp., of Jamesburg, New Jersey, today announced a voluntary recall of Ace Han Baby Walkers. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Baby Walkers Units: About 1,000 Distributor: Ace Han Corp., of Jamesburg, N.J. Hazard: The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop … Continue reading →

Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child’s Lead Poisoning Death

March 23, 2006 Release #06-119 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 994-6260 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: Reebok Heart-Shaped Charm Bracelets There are approximately 300,000 units They have been imported by Reebok International Ltd., of Canton, Mass. Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a … Continue reading →

Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

March 15, 2006 Release #06-113 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 295-3267 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: “U.S. Polo Association” Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Units: About 30,000 Manufacturer: Jordache Ltd., of New York, N.Y. Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard … Continue reading →

Fall Hazard Prompts Performance Inc. to Recall Bicycle Resistance

March 7, 2006 Release #06-107 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 553-8324 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: 2006 Performance Travel Trac Trainers Units: About 10,200 Importer: Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C. Hazard: The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Performance has received … Continue reading →

Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

March 7, 2006 Release #06-106 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 406-4440 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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 the Product: C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center There are approximately 28,000 units The manufacturer is – Eugster/Frismag, of Switzerland Capresso Inc., of Closter, N.J, imported the products. Hazard: The electrical connectors in the espresso machine … Continue reading →

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children

March 23, 2006 Release #06-118 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: Dollar Tree Mood Necklace and Ring, Glow-in-the Dark Necklace and Ring, and UV Necklace and Ring Units: About 580,000 Importer: Dollar Tree Distribution Inc., of Chesapeake, VA. Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of … Continue reading →

Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard

March 15, 2006 Release #06-114 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 678-2579 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Units: About 21,300 Manufacturer: Emess Design Group LLC, of Ellwood City, Pa. Hazard: There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. An electric burn is possible … Continue reading →

Unilever Recalls Dove(tm) Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries

February 28, 2006 Release #06-098 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 896-9479 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: Dove(tm) SkinVitalizer – Facial Cleansing Massager There are approximately 438,000 units, and consumers have purchased about 50,000 of which of that amount. The Distributor is Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. Hazard: The cleansing pillows on … Continue reading →

Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

February 28, 2006 Release #06-099 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 445-8347 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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: iPlay My First Mobile Phones There are approximately 50,500 units The Distributor is International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. Hazard: The toy phone’s yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. … Continue reading →