Problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed.

Consumers should stop using these cars immediately, remove the batteries from the remote controlled race cars and the remote controls and return the remote controlled race cars and remote controls to the Texaco station where purchased, for a full refund. Consumers also may return the items for a full refund, by obtaining a prepaid shipping label by calling Equity Marketing Inc. Consumers should stop using these thermometers immediately and return them to the Christmas Tree Shops Inc. where purchased, for a refund.

CPSC Jun 19, 2001

Fluke T-2 Hand-held Electrical Voltage and Continuity T Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Electrocution/Electric Shock

CPSC Jun 14, 2001

"Take 2," "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," a Recalled for Fall Hazard

The strollers can unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Graco to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Graco will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models.

CPSC Jun 14, 2001

KB Toys Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms Recalled for Choking Hazard

Choking

CPSC Jun 13, 2001

Gymboree Baby Boy Bodysuits Recalled for Choking Hazard

Choking

CPSC Jun 13, 2001

BRIO Baking Sets Recalled for Choking Hazard

The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take the hand mixer away from children immediately and call BRIO for a refund or replacement item. Consumers also can send the mixer to BRIO Corp., SAFETY RECALL, N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI 53022, for a refund or replacement.

CPSC Jun 13, 2001

Parents™ magazine-brand Soft Landing Beanbag cushions Recalled for Strangulation Hazard

This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords, which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards.

Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. Consumers also can send their cushions to Battat Incorporated, Attention: Valinda Cayetano, Quality Assurance, 44 Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 for a refund plus mailing costs.

CPSC Jun 5, 2001

Star Cruiser® and Rocket Rider® swings on backyard gym Recalled for Fall Hazard

Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.

Consumers should stop using the swings immediately, detach them from the gym set, and discard or destroy them. The firm is out of business and a repair is no longer available.

May 2001

CPSC May 31, 2001

Boys' vests Recalled for Choking Hazard

The elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should stop using the vest immediately and return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.

CPSC May 29, 2001

TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT trimmers/mowers Recalled for Laceration Hazard

The trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the trimmers/mowers immediately and discard or destroy the product.

CPSC May 24, 2001

Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and take them back to where they were purchased for a refund, or throw them away.

CPSC May 24, 2001

Terracotta ceramic candles Recalled for Fire Hazard

The candle flame can ignite the silver paint coating on the candle container, presenting a fire hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and contact Schottenstein or Value City Stores to receive a refund and a $5 off coupon for use at Schottenstein or Value City Stores.

CPSC May 24, 2001

Giant-brand bicycle front forks Recalled for Fall Hazard

The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately, and return them to the nearest Giant Authorized Dealer for a free inspection, and, if necessary, repair.

CPSC May 22, 2001

Splash Blast Water Rockets Recalled for Injury Hazard

The rockets, once propelled from the launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.

Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys to to receive a replacement rocket.