2000 Product Recalls

FORD/FUEL LEAKAGE

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

DEALERS WILL HAVE A STAINLESS STEEL FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR INSTALLED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (SEE PREVIOUS NHTSA RECALL 93V-125/FORD RECALL 93S68).

Scoop Pour 'N Squirt squirting fish bath toy Recalled for Safety Concern

The fish's size, texture, shape and easy compressibility make it possible for an infant to compress the toy and place it in his or her mouth. If the toy reaches the back of the mouth and expands, it may block the child's airway.

Consumers should immediately take these squirting fish away from young children and throw them away.

LAND ROVER/ACE HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAK

THIS WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. A LOW FLUID LEVEL CAN SUBSEQUENTLY RESULT IN SYSTEM PUMP FAILURE WHICH WILL THROW OFF THE AUXILIARY DRIVE BELT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF ENGINE AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS (POWER STEERING ASSIST, WATER PUMP, ALTERNATOR, AND AIR CONDITIONING). IN EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE HYDRAULIC FLUID COULD IGNITE, RESULTING IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW HYDRAULIC TUBING.

FORD/THROTTLE

THIS COULD RESULT IN ENGINE SURGE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BREAKS FREE.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL THROTTLE BODIES.

KWIKEE/ELECTRONIC STEP CONTROL

INADVERTENT STEP RETRACTION CREATES A RISK OF FALLING FROM THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

KWIKEE WILL NOTIFY AND INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMERS TO INSPECT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE PURPLE WIRE AND, IF PRESENT, CUT THE WIRE. THEN CONTACT KWIKEE OR THEIR LOCAL DEALER FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.

WANG/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

WANG'S INTERNATIONAL NOTIFIED CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE NON-COMPLYING REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY TO THEM FOR A REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE.

JKL/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

JKL WILL NOTIY DEALERS/OWNERS TO RETURN THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.

CAR WEAR USA/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP, A VEHICLE WITH THESE LAMPS MAY NOT SEEN BY A FOLLOWING MOTORIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

CAR WEAR WILL NOTIFY ITS DEALERS TO RETURN ANY NON-COMPLYING REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY FOR A FREE REPLACEMENT.

APC/REAR LAMP ASSEMBLY

WITHOUT THE REFLECTIVE MATERIAL IN THE REAR TAIL LAMP, A VEHICLE WITH THESE LAMPS MAY NOT SEEN BY THE MOTORIST BEHIND THEM. THE FOLLOWING MOTORIST CAN CRASH INTO THE LEADING MOTORIST POSSIBLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

AMERICAN PRODUCTS COMPANY (APC) WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE NON-COMPLYING TAIL LAMPS TO THEM FOR A REPLACEMENT FREE OF CHARGE.

Propane gas Recalled for Fire Hazard

The propane may not have contained enough odorant to allow consumers to smell leaking gas, presenting a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.

Consumers who had propane deliveries or purchased propane from these dealers since June 1, 2000, should immediately contact their propane gas suppliers or retail locations, where portable cylinders were filled to arrange for testing of the propane. The amount of odorant in the propane can be corrected on-site if the levels are found to be too low to detect by smell.

Miniature Christmas Lights Recalled for Fire Hazard

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Professional Series Fiber Optic 3 ft. Tree Recalled for Fire Hazard

A color wheel in the tree stand, that is used to light the trees can overheat and catch fire.

Stop using the trees immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Musical and miniature Christmas lights Recalled for Fire Hazard

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Miniature Christmas lights and icicle-style lights Recalled for Fire Hazard

The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets, posing electric shock and fire hazards to consumers.

Stop using the lights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Kolcraft Ranger and Ranger Quattro strollers Recalled for Injury Hazard

Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and create a pinch-point hazard. Young children can be injured when their fingers, arms or hands are pinched between parts of the locking mechanism.

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and call Kolcraft to receive a free repair kit.

DEWALT and Black & Decker battery chargers used with co Recalled for Fire Hazard

The battery charger can fail to automatically shut off after the battery is fully charged, which can cause the battery to burst, and poses fire, burn and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Consumers should stop using these battery chargers immediately, and take them to a DEWALT or Black & Decker service center for a free replacement.

Excite Super Speeder II and Viper scooter Recalled for Injury Hazard

The front of the folding mechanism, where the steering column meets the base of the scooter, can create a pinch-point. Fingers can be injured while folding or unfolding the scooter.

Consumers should stop using these Excite scooters immediately and contact Excite Ltd. to receive a free cap that will cover the front of the folding mechanism.

Lawn and garden tractors Recalled for Fire Hazard

The hood latch on these tractors can damage the fuel tank and cause fuel to leak when the hood is raised and lowered, presenting a fire and explosion hazard.

Consumers should stop using the recalled tractors immediately and contact White Outdoor Products Co. to verify their unit is part of the recall. If recalled, consumers will receive a replacement hood latch and fuel tank inspection instructions.

Formby's Conditioning Furniture Workshop Furniture Refi Recalled for Fire Hazard

Fire & Fire-Related Burn

Nostalgic Oak Bentwood Glider Rockers Recalled for Fall Hazard

Fall