Kolcraft Strollers Recalled Due to Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
From a press release:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers
Units: About 36,000 in the United States and 270 in Canada
Manufacturer: Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago Ill.
Hazard: A child or consumer’s finger can become caught in the opening formed when locking and unlocking the hinge mechanism which is used to adjust the handlebars on the strollers. This presents an amputation and laceration hazard to children and the adults handling the stroller.
Incidents/Injuries: Kolcraft and CPSC have received five reports of injuries involving the hinge mechanism, including reports of three children whose fingertips were amputated and two adults whose fingers were either smashed or lacerated.
Description: This recall involves Kolcraft Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers. Strollers included in the recall have model numbers starting with ZL002, ZL005, ZL008, ZL015 and ZL018. On the ZL002 model, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a sticker above the left wheel. On the ZL005, ZL008, ZL015 and ZL018 models, the model number and date of manufacture is printed on a label sewn into the edge of back of the stroller seat pad. The strollers were manufactured from January 2006 through November 2009 and sold in various color schemes.
Sold at: Juvenile product specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com and ToysRUs.com from January 2006 and June 2012 for between $150 and $160.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact the company to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Kolcraft at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.kolcraft.com
Comment on this post »Summer Infant Crib Rail Toys Recall
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Summer Infant is recalling about 5,000 Garden Play Yard Pals crib and play yard rail toys.
The plastic flower toy stem on this toy can break when bent, creating a sharp edge hazard for young children and possibly causing cuts or puncture injuries.
Summer Infant has received three reports of flower stem breaking, but there have been no injuries reported.
Garden Play Yard Pals attaches to cribs and play yard rails. The toy includes three figures on a plastic base: a gopher in a cup, a butterfly with a spinning ball rattle, and a flowered mirror with red and purple clackers around its stem. “Summer” is written in white letters on the front of the base.
The toy was packaged in a box labeled with UPC number 0 12914 05802 2.
The toy has been sold at Babies R Us, Ross Stores, TJ Maxx, and Value City, from February 1998 through November 1998 for approximately $12.
Consumers should stop using the Garden Play Yard Pals immediately.
For more information and to get a replacement product or a refund, call Summer Infant Products at (800) 426-8627 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or write the company at Summer Infant Products, 33 Meeting Street, Cumberland, RI 02864.
Comment on this post »Pottery Barn Kids Metal Water Bottles Recall
From the CPSC website:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.
Name of Product: Children’s Metal Water Bottles
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The metal water bottles are about 9 inches tall and have a black rubber pull up sip top. The following water bottles are included in this recall. The style number and “Pottery Barn Kids” are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the water bottle.
| Color | Style Number |
|---|---|
| Lavender | 5795141 |
| Pink | 5795166 |
| Pink | 9121591 |
| Navy | 5795158 |
| Navy | 9211583 |
| Green | 5795133 |
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids’ stores nationwide, Pottery Barn Kids’ catalog, and online at www.potterybarnkids.com from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $10.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled water bottles away from children immediately and return them to any Pottery Barn Kids’ store for a full refund. If purchased through the catalog or online, contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
Comment on this post »Baby Trend Announce Recall of Certain Baby Trend “Passport” Strollers
From a press release:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Name of product: ”Passport” Stroller
Units: 11,300
Manufacturer: Baby Trend, Inc., of Ontario, California.
Hazard: The fold joint can collapse unexpectedly, causing the baby to fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Baby Trend has received four reports from consumers of the stroller collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
Description: These Baby Trend strollers have the word “Passport” written on both sides of the canopy. Only “Passport” strollers with Model Number 1514, SKN number 190554 and manufacturing dates between July 10, 2003 and November 26, 2003 are being recalled. This information is printed on the lower frame of “Passport” strollers behind the seat.
Sold at: Babies “R” Us nationwide from July 2003 through February 2004 for about $29.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the stroller and contact Baby Trends, Inc. immediately. Baby Trend will ask the consumer to send a cut-out section of the seat with restraint strap attached. Baby Trend will send the consumer a new replacement stroller.
Consumer Contact: Call Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit Baby Trend Web site at www.babytrend.com
Comment on this post »Evenflo Recalls Convertible High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
From a press release:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo Company, Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Convertible high chairs
Units: About 35,000 in the United States
Distributor: Evenflo Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: The activity tray on the high chair can unexpectedly detach and allow an unrestrained child to fall, posing a risk of injury to the child.
Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 18 reports of trays that detached, including eight reports of children who fell from the high chair and sustained bumps and bruises.
Description: This recall involves Evenflo high chairs that convert from a high chair to toddler-size table and chair. The convertible high chair can be identified by the model names and numbers listed below. Model numbers are located on a label on the lower portion of one of the high chair’s legs.
Model Names and #:
Dottie Lime #29111259
Dottie Rose #29111271
Marianna #29111234
Sold at: Toys “R” Us and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com and Wayfair.com between December 2011 and June 2012 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers with the recalled highchairs should immediately contact Evenflo for a replacement tray with installation and use instructions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at http://safety.evenflo.com
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
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