I will be posting these every week, or when I receive notice that something has been recalled. This will be a sort of informational bulletin for you to be aware of what products have been found to be unsafe.
These two recalls are from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall #1
Steve & Barry’s University Recalls Children’s Outerwear with Drawstring
Strangulation Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Steve & Barry’s University, today announced a voluntary recall of the Children’s Upper Outerwear with Drawstrings. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Approximately 334,000 units have been recalled.
Importer/Retailer: Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear, of Port
Washington, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing 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 of drawstrings of upper garments, such as jackets
and sweatshirts. CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the state of Wisconsin.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: The recalled garments are various color jackets, coats, and sweaters sold in youth sizes up to size 12 with drawstrings through the hood. Many of these garments have the names of colleges and universities written on them. A tag sewn on the garment reads, “Steve & Barry’s Quality Athletic Goods.” The style numbers are 15178, 16105, 16168, 16230, 16231, 16257, 16509, 17197, 17285 and 18346, which is written on a collar or side label.
Sold at: Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear stores nationwide from January 2004 through December 2005 for between $6 and $10.
Manufactured in: China, India, Pakistan and Macau
Remedy: Consumers should remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear toll-free at (877) 866-7776 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.steveandbarrys.com
To view this recall online, please visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06076.html
Recall #2
Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the Maxi-Heat(tm) Dream Tower Heater. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
About 75,000 units have been recalled.
Distributor: King of Fans Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard: The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and
spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
There have been reports of incidents. King of Fans has received 31 reports of heaters
smoking or sparking, and one report of a house fire. There have been no reports of injuries.
Description: The recalled model is CH920. The ceramic portable electric heaters are the oscillating tower type. They are grey and have a control panel attached to the top of the unit. “Maxi-Heat(tm)” is printed on the control panel. The model number is printed on the ETL label on the bottom of the back side of the unit.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these heaters and unplug them. Return the recalled heaters to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact King of Fans toll-free at (866) 443-1291 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. E.T., Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.kingoffans.com.
To view this recall online, please visit:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06075.html
Stay Safe!