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"Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:56:00 GMT

Grand World Inc., in conjunction with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of more than 640,000 “Bobby Chupete” Pacifiers because they fail to meet federal safety standards. The mouth guard of the pacifier is too small, posing a choking hazard to babies and toddlers.

To this date, the there have been no reports of injury associated with the recalled products.

The recalled pacifiers have a ring-shaped handle and heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. They were sold in retail stores nationwide in the following colors: aqua, red, white, and yellow.

The pacifiers should be taken from small children to prevent a choking hazard. Consumers can contact Grand World for a refund or replacement.

Consumer Information: Call (718) 326-7786 or visit www.grandworldinc.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Baby Strollers Recalled By Maclaren USA

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT

More than one million Maclaren Baby Strollers are being recalled after 12 children had their fingertips amputated in the stroller hinges in the U.S., according to a CPSC news release.

The CPSC describes the hazard as the following on its Web site: “The stroller’s hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.”

The recall includes Maclaren single and double strollers. The affected models include Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller.

Parents and caregivers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Maclaren USA for a free repair kit.

Consumer Information: Call Maclaren USA toll-free at (877) 688-2326 or visit www.maclaren.us/recall

Consumers can also view a video clip (transcript) about this recall.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Recall - Haunted House Candle Holders Sold At Yankee Candle

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:09:00 GMT

Coyne’s & Company, in conjunction with the CPSC, is voluntarily recalling Haunted House Screen Tea Light Holders because the window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

The company has been informed of three incidents in which the panes caught fire, but no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves haunted house screen tea light holders that were sold nationwide at Yankee Candle stores between August and September 2009.

Consumers should contact Coyne’s & Company or Yankee Candle for a refund. In the meantime, the candle holders should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact Coyne’s & Co. at (800) 336-8666 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday - Thursday or visit www.coynes.com.

Consumers can also email the firm at custserv@coynes.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Paula Deen Cookware Sold by QVC Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:58:00 GMT

QVC Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Paula Deen Hammered Cast Iron Cookware because the cookware can crack, posing a burn and laceration hazard.

The recall affects about 51,000 units that were distributed by Meyer Trading Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong.

To this date, there have been 79 reports of the cookware cracking while heated. One report involved a minor burn injury.

The recall involves Paula Deen 11-inch cast iron grill pans and griddles. They were sold as QVC item numbers K14984, K11970 and K135024.

The company will be mailing known purchasers refund instructions. But in the meantime the cookware should not be used to avoid injury.

Consumer Information: Contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit www.qvc.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Neocate Infant Formula Recalled

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Nutricia North America Inc. announced a voluntary recall of Neocate Infant Formula because it doesn’t contain as much protein as listed on their labels.

The recalled formula -- lot number P91877 -- was sold in 14-ounce cans. They were distributed between September 1 and 11. About 3,700 cans of formula are affected by the recall. No other Neocate products are affected.

There is no immediate injury risk or other adverse effects associated with the recalled formula. While short-term consumption of the affect product is unlikely to cause any immediate nutritional issues, long-term consumption may affect the growth of certain infants.

Consumers can contact the company helpline directly at 800-365-7354 with any questions.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Juice Dispensers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:58:00 GMT

IMI Cornelius, in conjunction with the CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Quest Commercial Juice Dispensers due to fraying wire which can cause the device to overheat, posing a fire hazard.

No injuries have been reported to the company, but they have received one report of a transformer smoking and smoldering.

Dispensers with serial numbers starting with the following characters are included in this recall:

62A0522JT to 62A0540JT
62E0416JT to 62E0441JT
62F0425JT to 62F0453JT
62F0502JT to 62F0553JT
62F0601JT to 62F0631JT
72A0107JT to 72A0148JT
72A0303JT to 72A0350JT
72B0149JT to 72B0151JT
72B0202JT to 72B0252JT
72B0301JT to 72B0351JT
72C0305JT to 72C0352JT
72C0402JT to 72C0413JT
72D0345JT to 72D0353JT
72D0402JT to 72D0413JT
72E0414JT to 72E0424JT
72A0202JT

The juicers were sold nationwide to commercial customers from February 2001 through August 2006. They were manufactured in the United States.

Customers should inspect the wire harness located in the bottom of the cabinet. If the colored wiring is cut or cracked, the unit should not be used [and unplugged] and the company should be contacted for a free repair kit.

Consumer Information: Call IMI Cornelius at (800) 344-3801 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.cornelius.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Ranger Side-by-Side Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:23:00 GMT

Polaris Industries Inc., is recalling 2009 Polaris Ranger “Crew” and “6x6” Side-by-Side Recreational Vehicles because they have an electrical short which can lead to overheating in the rear tail light wiring hazard, thereby posing a fire hazard.

The company is aware of 46 reports of the tail light area overheating, resulting in melted plastic. In 22 reports, consumers reported small flames; no injuries have been reported.

The recall includes certain 2009 Polaris Ranger side-by-side, off road vehicles with the following model names and numbers:

Model Numbers	Model Name
R09RF68AF	Ranger 700 EFI 6x6
R09RF68AR	Ranger 700 EFI 6x6
R09WH68AC	Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AG	Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AL	Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AR	Ranger 700 EFI Crew
R09WH68AZ	Ranger 700 EFI Crew

Consumers can contact any Polaris Ranger dealer to schedule a free repair. In the meantime, the recalled vehicles should not be used.

Consumer Information: Contact Polaris toll-free at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.polarisindustries.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Marble Plant Stands Recalled By Ross Stores

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:07:00 GMT

Ross Stores Inc., in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, announced a voluntary recall of Marble Top Plant Stands because the top of the plant stand can detach from the base and fall, posing an injury risk to consumers.

To date, the company has been notified about two incidents in which the marble top fell off the plant stand, bruising consumers.

The recalled plant stands, sold exclusively at Ross Stores, have marble tops and black wrought iron bases in three sizes: small (24”), medium (28”) and large (32”).

Consumers should stop using the recalled items and return them to any Ross Store for a refund.

Consumer Information: Consumers can contact Ross Stores at (800) 305-0510 anytime, or visit www.rossstores.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Burlington Coat Factory Recalls Boy’s Hooded Sweatshirts

Chrissie Cole — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:34:00 GMT

KOMAN Sportswear, in cooperation with the CPSC announced a voluntary recall of Boys Hooded Sweatshirts and Warm Up Sets sold nationwide at Burlington Coat Factory.

The sweatshirts and jackets to the warm up sets have drawstrings through the hoods, posing 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 drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

To date, the company has not received any reports of injuries associated with the recalled items.

The recall includes boy’s hooded sweatshirt Style No. 3650-B in various colors; faux suede warm up sets Style No. B9560ST.

Consumers should remove the drawstrings from the items to eliminate hazard, or return the item to any Burlington Coat Factory for store credit or a refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information contact Burlington Coat Factory toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Steam Cleaners Recalled Due To Burn Hazard

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:12:00 GMT

Thane International, Inc., in conjunction with the CPSC, announced a recall of 580,000 H20 Mop Steam Cleaners because the power cord can wear down unexpectedly and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard.

To date, the company has received 10 reports of incidents which involved shock injuries and eight reports of incidents which involved burns.

The model numbers of affected units are 808.092 and OEM-TV-001. This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.

The recalled items were sold directly to consumers by Thane through TV infomercials; on their Web site at www.thane.com; by QVC; and by retailers nationwide.

Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners and contact Thane for a free repair kit. The company is sending repair kits to consumers who bought their units directly from them.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Thane anytime at (800) 485-0017 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.h2omopservice.com

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole