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Remote-Control Helix Micro Helicopter Toys

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:20 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The power supply controller can overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.

Description and Models: The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end-to-end. Designs are printed on the helicopter’s body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage. This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter’s body and on the inside of the controller’s battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.

Sold at: National retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.

Woodlesâ„¢ Activity Toys

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:17 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Gund has received four reports from consumers about the wooden rings on the toys breaking, including one report of a child mouthing small pieces. No injuries were reported.

Description: The product is a baby activity toy available in various animal shapes. It consists of a soft, stuffed body with a rattle component inside the body and two smooth wooden rings attached to loops at the end of each arm. The product is available in four different styles: Rumba Lion Activity Toy with style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy with style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy with style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy with style number 58556. “Woodles™” and the style number are located on the sewn-in label.

Sold by: Independent specialty toy stores nationwide and in Canada from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $12.

“Cars” Toy Chests

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:14 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The red paint on the partition panels of the toy box contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The wooden toy storage box is decorated with graphics from the animated movie “Cars.” It has three removable cloth toy bins. “Delta” and the PO# are printed on the side panel. Only toy boxes with “PO#FJ505192” or “PO#FJ605042” marked on the side panel are included in this recall.

Sold exclusively at: Toys “R” Us stores from March 2006 through August 2006 for about $50.

Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:12 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been eight reported incidents of the sprinkler breaking apart during use, including one report of a minor laceration.

Description: This recall involves the Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinkler. The lawn sprinkler is made of resin with a decorative turtle shell and stands about 5 1/2-inches tall and 10-inches long. The bottom of the sprinkler is printed with the item number 4005179 and the Heartwood Creek logo.

Sold at: Specialty gift stores nationwide from January 2006 through June 2006 and through QVC from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $30. QVC purchasers of this item have already received direct notice from QVC notifying them of this recall.

Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:10 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the “off” position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Warn Industries has received one report of a contactor failure resulting in excessive heat and melting damage to the contactor. No injuries were reported.

Description: This recall involves eight-post contactors used on certain 2,500 to 3,500 lb Warn ATV and Utility Vehicle Winch Kits. The black contactors were sold as a part of winch kits and have a “WARN” logo on the top and bottom of the contactor. Warn part number 62135 is printed on the bottom. Contactors are found on the vehicle attached to the power wires, between the battery and the winch. The contactor has four holes for securing it to the vehicle. A complete listing of winch kit part numbers involved in this recall can be found at www.warn.com

Sold by: ATV dealers, ATV accessory retailers, mail order catalogs, and Web retailers nationwide from May 2001 through September 2005 for $700.

Framing Saws and Circular Saws

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:07 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: DeWalt has received four reports of the lower guard failing to close, including three reports of lacerations. One consumer received lacerations to the hand and two others received lacerations to the leg, all required medical attention.

Description: This recall involves DeWalt DW378G and DW378GT 7 ¼-inch framing saws with date codes 200301-49 through 200637-49. The model numbers for the framing saws are located on the side of the housing. The date code is located either on the name plate or under the handle near the power cord exit. Circular saws involved in this recall have model number DC300 with date codes 200601-49 through 200637-49. The model number on the circular saw is located on the name plate on the top of the motor housing. The date code on the circular saw is located on the underside of the motor housing. Framing saws marked with a “V” on the underside of the handle near the cord set and circular saws marked with a “V” on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle where the battery is inserted have already been repaired and are not involved in this recall.

Sold at: Major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2006 for about $170 for the framing saw. The circular saw was sold from May 2006 through September 2006 for between $380 and $800, depending on the kit.

Wilton Mitre Saws

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:05 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.

Description: The recall involves all Wilton-brand, 10-inch Compound Mitre Saws, including models with the Laser Line feature with model numbers 99164 and 99192. The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing.

Sold at: Home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.

Flashing Pacifiers

Thu, 2006-11-09 23:01 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: These pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The nipple can separate from the shield easily, posing a choking hazard. Some pacifiers were sold with necklaces that pose a strangulation hazard, and one of the necklaces has beads that can come loose, which poses an aspiration hazard. Though they are marketed for older children, they could be given to babies, and can cause serious injury or death.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The units involved are flashing pacifiers and flashing pacifiers with whistles. The pacifiers are clear or colored purple, blue, pink or green. The pacifiers have five flashing LED lights that are red and blue, red and light green and orange. Some pacifiers are sold with a rainbow cord that is attached to handles, and some cords have breakaway connectors. One pacifier has multi-colored beads on the cords in the shapes of barrels, trains, boats and various animals. Pacifiers were sold in clamshell packages. The packaging has a warning that states they are for “12+ Years” or “6+ Years.” Some of the products have a warning on the packaging that they are not a real pacifier, but a practical joke. The chart below lists additional information about the products sold and what is written on the packaging.
Company Name/Contact Trade Name Model/Bar Code
Rhode Island Novelty
(800) 528-5599
www.rinovelty.com Flashing Joke Novelty Pacifier Model GL-FLAP5
Hayes Specialties Corp.
(800) 642-9373
www.ehayes.com “Hot” Flashing Pacifier Bar Code 0 85754 15115 4
My Bargain Bin LLC
(800) 431-1389
www.mybargainbin.com 2 in 1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Model FP
Bar Code 7 62656 31137 5
Ravesupply.com
recall@ravesupply.com Pacifier Necklace Model PAC-STANDARD
Vistawholesale.com
Call collect at (765) 653-0906
www.vistawholesale.com/pacyrecall 2 in 1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Blink Pacifier
Xtreme Jewelry
(866) 388-3838
Email: kit@xtremejewelry.com “Hot” Flashing Pacifier Bar Code 0 12480 01132 8
Intertradecorp.com
(888) 622-7348
www.intertradecorp.com Flashing Pacifier “I am baby, I need to be loved.” Flashing Pacifier
Litesrus.com
Customerservice@litesrus.com 2 in 1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace
Dollar Days International LLC
(877) 969-7742
www.dollardays.com Practical Joke “Hot” Flashing Pacifier

2 in 1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Bar Code 0 85754 15115 4

Bar Code 7 62656 31137 3

Sold at: Novelty shops, toy stores, carnivals, amusement parks and by Web retailers nationwide from January 2003 through September 2006 for between $0.55 and $13.

RC2 Toy Keys

Thu, 2006-11-09 22:56 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: “Shake ‘n Jingle Keys,” “Shake & Jingle Keys,” “My Jingle Keys” all by The First Years and the John Deere “Real Keys” are toy keys, with three colored keys attached to a blue, red or green remote control with electronic features. Various colored buttons on the remote activate sounds. Only toy keys with the letter “F” in the date code stamp on the packaging and product are involved in the recall. The date code can be found on the back of the remote control. Toy keys with “TE” in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6.

Espresso Makers

Thu, 2006-11-09 22:52 — earnie

Cite: www.cpsc.gov

Hazard: The espresso maker’s heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. This poses burn and impact injury hazards to nearby consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Atico International has received 42 reports of incidents involving the heating element forcefully separating from its base. Among these incidents, there were nine reports of minor scald burns and seven reports of consumers being hit by parts of the espresso maker.

Description: The Espresso Maker has a black base and a silver water reservoir. The coffee carafe is smoke-colored plastic with a back handle. The words “EspressoExpress™” are imprinted on the black base. The item number is W14A7166, which is located underneath the base.

Sold at: CVS Pharmacy, Farmacias El Amal, Happy Harry’s, Navarro Discount Pharmacies, Kerr Drug, Bartell Drug and Lewis Drug from August 2005 through October 2005 for between $15 and $30.



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