CPSC Recalls in 2001

Water bottles included with girl's Mongoose Heart Break Recalled for Choking Hazard

The drinking valve on the cap can detach, presenting a potential choking hazard.

Consumers should take the bottles away from children immediately and discard them. To receive a replacement water bottle, contact Pacific Cycle.

"Play TV Baseball" video games Recalled for Injury Hazard

The bats can separate during a swing. Broken pieces can hit a bystander and cause injury.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Radica to arrange for the return of the Play TV Baseball to receive a replacement of Play TV Baseball III.

Designers Edge Fluorescent Worklights Recalled for Fire Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

"Rattling, Paddling Riverboat" toddler toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

Metal pins with plastic caps that attach the paddle wheel to the riverboat toy can come out and pose a choking hazard.

Parents should immediately take the toy away from children and call Burger King Consumer Affairs for instructions on returning the toy for a free replacement toy.

Zep Commercial cleaners: Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner; Ca Recalled for Burn Hazard

Some of these bottles can leak through the cap when turned on their side, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.

Consumers should stop using the recalled cleaners immediately, since the bottles can leak, and call the Zep Commercial hotline. The hotline will help consumers determine if their cleaner bottle is leaking, and provide instructions on how to dispose of leaking bottles and get a refund.

"Nature's Preserves" "Home Fragrance Filled" and "Sprin Recalled for Fire Hazard

These candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using these recalled candles immediately and return them to any Bath & Body Works or The White Barn Candle Co. store for store credit for the price of the candle and a $5 coupon, or for a cash refund.

DIY multi-purpose lighters Recalled for Fire Hazard

These lighters can leak butane when they are ignited, causing an excessive burst of flame. This presents a risk of fire and burn injuries to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

"Scooter Bug" toddler toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy.

"Ti-dee Helper" children's broom Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The paint on the handles of these brooms contain high lead levels. CPSC standards ban toys and other children's products containing high levels of lead. Young children could ingest lead from the broom handles, presenting a lead poisoning hazard.

Consumers should take these brooms away from children immediately, and return the brooms to the store where purchased for a refund.

Home and Roam and Baby Express portable cribs/play yard Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

These cribs/play yards can collapse and entrap an infant.

Consumers should search their homes and day care centers for these portable cribs/play yards. Stop using them immediately and call Baby Trend to get a free new play yard.

"Concept Classification Activity Kits" and "Opposites T Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

Metal weights found in the games contain lead, which presents a lead poisoning hazard to children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the metal discs. To receive a lead-free replacement piece, call Lakeshore Learning Materials.

"Little Lessons Music Makers" toy drum Recalled for Choking Hazard

The mallet sold with the toy drum has spheres on each end that can pose a choking hazard if they become lodged in a young child's throat.

Consumers should take the drums away from children immediately and discard or destroy the product. Eden LLC is out of business and cannot be contacted.

Richfood bleach Recalled for Poisoning Hazard

The bottles were mislabeled. The clear plastic 32 oz. bottles were labeled bleach, but contained ammonia. If the ammonia is mixed with bleach or acid, irritating or toxic gasses could be produced.

Return the Richfood bottles of bleach to the store where purchased for a replacement or refund.

Dura Kleen nightlights Recalled for Fire Hazard

The nightlights' electrical connections are loose. They are made from flammable plastic and the power switch does not work. The nightlights pose shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the nightlights immediately, and return them to the store where purchased, for a refund.

Ballistic front suspension forks installed on Mongoose Recalled for Fall Hazard

The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call the firm to determine if the fork on their bike is part of the recall. Consumers should have the serial number of the forks available. The serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork leg. Consumers with recalled forks will receive a free replacement fork and free installation.

Endura "Contempra" solar light Recalled for Fire Hazard

The beveled lens on the solar light can act as a magnifying glass. When sunlight passes through the lens, nearby combustible materials, such as mulch or dry grass, can catch on fire.

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Jordan Trunner LX and Jordan Trunner 2000 cross-trainin Recalled for Laceration Hazard

The shoes have a thin metal strip on the outside of the heel that can protrude from the shoe and form a sharp edge that can cut consumers.

Consumers should stop using these cross-training shoes and immediately return them to the store where purchased to receive a substitute product or a store credit.

Barbie™ Sunglasses Recalled for Safety Concern

The frames of the sunglasses can break, allowing the petroleum distillate and floating glitter to leak out. Petroleum distillates could be harmful to children's eyes and skin and could be fatal if ingested.

Consumers should stop children from wearing the sunglasses immediately. Return the sunglasses to the store where purchased for a full refund.

"Little Folks" crib Recalled for Suffocation Hazard

Bracket hooks that are used to position the height of the mattress can break, causing the mattress to collapse. Babies can become trapped and suffocate when this happens.

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Graco highchairs Recalled for Fall Hazard

The chair's legs can come out, causing the chair to fall to the ground. Children can suffer serious injuries from the fall.

Consumers should stop using the highchairs immediately and call Graco to receive a free repair kit. Consumers should have the highchair in front of them when they call Graco.

AmeriGas 20-pound propane cylinders Recalled for Fire Hazard

These cylinders could be overfilled, which can cause them to release flammable propane gas unexpectedly, posing a risk of fires and explosions.

Consumers who purchased or exchanged one of these AmeriGas propane cylinders should not use their propane appliances, and should not disconnect or transport the cylinder. Consumers should contact AmeriGas for instructions on getting their gas cylinder inspected, and replaced if needed. An AmeriGas representative will contact the consumers to arrange for a cylinder inspection and exchange it for a properly filled tank, if necessary.

Candle Illusions Christmas Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Black Jet 1200, Black Jet 1700, and Pebco 1500 model ha Recalled for Fire Hazard

These hairdryers have undersized wiring, are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters to cut off electrical current in case of contact with water, and have loose electrical connections. The hairdryers pose an electrocution and fire hazard to consumers.

Consumers should stop using the hairdryers immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

AquaStar natural gas water heaters Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazard

The heaters can produce dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in the exhaust gas, which can cause serious injuries and death.

Consumers who have the recalled AquaStar unit (model number AQ38B NG), should turn off the water heater immediately and call Controlled Energy Corporation. CEC is offering consumers a free on-site repair conducted by a licensed professional plumber.

"Planet Discovery" Kid's Meal toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

The suction cup on the toy can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Parents should immediately take away the toy from young children. Throw away the toy or return the planet toys to a Chick-fil-A restaurant for a free replacement premium or a small Icedream®.

PLAYGO airplanes, cars, dump trucks, trains and fire en Recalled for Choking Hazard

Small parts can break off the toy vehicles, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take these toy vehicles away from children immediately. Consumers should cut the remote control cord off the toy, discard the vehicle, and mail just the cord to Supreme at 8348 C, Olive Road, St. Louis, MO 63132, for a $5 refund plus the cost of postage.

HomeSafe Gun Locks Recalled for Fire Hazard

Under certain conditions, these locks can open without the use of a key. This can give unauthorized access to a firearm.

NSSF urges consumers to comply with all state and local laws requiring the use of gun locking devices. Recipients of the Project HomeSafe (now Project ChildSafe) gun locks should call NSSF to receive a free replacement gun lock. Until the replacement gun lock is received, keep the original Project HomeSafe lock installed on the firearm. Consumers are reminded to never put a gun lock on a loaded gun, and to take extra precautions to make sure the gun is secure to keep kids safe. The replacement lock has an improved locking mechanism and a thicker braided-steel cable. With the announcement of this replacement lock program, NSSF is resuming Project HomeSafe (Now Project ChildSafe) and encourages communities to enroll in the nationwide program by having a law enforcement official contact the NSSF.

Pottery Barn Wooden Dog Pull Toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take these pull toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

Snow Friends Christmas Candles Recalled for Fire Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Tot Rider walkers Recalled for Choking Hazard

The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should remove the music center and call Kolcraft to receive a free replacement tray.

Carrier duct-free "high wall split air conditioners" Recalled for Fire Hazard

Condensation inside these air conditioning units can splash onto the control board, causing it to short circuit and start a fire.

Consumers should stop using these air conditioners immediately, and call Carrier to get a free replacement unit installed.

2001 Torker Blaster 16-inch Boy's bicycles and Sunflowe Recalled for Fall Hazard

Because the bikes' pedals are too low to the ground, they fail to meet federal bicycle standards. Children can lose control when a pedal strikes the ground, causing falls and injuries.

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a free repair.

Carter's infant jumpsuits Recalled for Choking Hazard

A ribbon that runs through the zipper pull tab can detach, resulting in a potential choking hazard.

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the ribbon. The garment then can be worn without the ribbon.

DEWALT 12-inch miter saws (Models DW704 TY1, DW705 TY1) Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call DEWALT to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

Black & Decker “Industry & Construction” 12-inch miter Recalled for Laceration Hazard

Bolts on the saws can loosen and the blade could detach, posing a risk of lacerations to consumers.

Consumers should stop using these saws immediately, and call Black & Decker to receive a free replacement bolt to repair the saw.

American Standard Combination Gas Furnace/Electric Air Recalled for Carbon Monoxide Hazar

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Rope Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard

The rope light controller, which allows consumers to choose the type of light motion, such as flash or chase, can short circuit. This poses shock, fire, and burn hazards to consumers.

Firm no longer in business. Recall remedy no longer available. Discard the product. Do not donate or resell.

Tanglefoot Tree Wound and Grafting Compound Recalled for Safety Concern

Pressure can build inside the can and forcibly discharge the compound, which can cause temporary skin irritation.

Return the product to the store where purchased for a replacement.

OTT-LITE TRUECOLOR Floor Lamps Recalled for Fire Hazard

An electronic component inside the plug can overheat, presenting a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Stop using the recalled floor lamps immediately, unplug them and contact Environmental Lighting Concepts for free replacements.

Busy School Bus toys Recalled for Choking Hazard

On certain units, the yellow "awning" piece above the bus' door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and contact Playskool to receive a free toy of equal value.

Fuel- burning appliances - including furnaces, stoves, Recalled for Burn Hazard

Under certain conditions, fuel-burning appliances can produce deadly CO. However, with proper installation and maintenance, they are safe to use.

Consumers should also have the vent pipes on their heating systems inspected. In 1998, virtually the entire furnace and boiler industry together with the manufacturers of high-temperature plastic vent (HTPV) pipes joined with CPSC to announce a vent pipe recall program. The program's purpose is to replace, free of charge, an estimated 250,000 HTPV pipe systems attached to gas or propane furnaces or boilers in consumers' homes. The HTPV pipes could crack or separate at the joints and leak CO.

Ocean Pacific® girls' sweatshirts with drawstrings Recalled for Entrapment Hazard

These sweatshirts have hood drawstrings. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that catch on objects, including playground equipment, fences and tree branches.

Consumers should remove the drawstring from these garments immediately, or return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

BABY GUESS and GUESS GIRLS jeans and overalls Recalled for Choking Hazard

The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.

Kawasaki 2001 KX series motocross vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard

The rear brakes on these motorcycles can fail, causing a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting in injuries or death.

Consumers should stop using the motorcycles immediately. Kawasaki will mail owners a free repair kit. Owners can make the repair themselves or return their motorcycle to a Kawasaki dealership for a free repair.

Crayola® toddler boots Recalled for Choking Hazard

The toggle, a small plastic ball attached to the laces, can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should remove the toggles from the laces of these boots immediately and throw the toggles in the trash. Consumers can return the boots to the store where purchased for a refund.