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November 1, 2011
Kiddieland Recalls Disney-branded Fairies Plastic Trikes Due to Laceration Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Kiddieland Toys Limited, of Scituate, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes. The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display.
Units:
About 12,000 (This recall was first announced in April 2011)
Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.kiddieland.com.hk
Phone: (800) 430-5307
October 25, 2011
Big Lots Recalls Glider Recliners with Ottomans Due to Entrapment and Finger Crushing Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio., is voluntarily recalling about 375,000 Microfiber Glider recliners with ottomans and Leather Glider recliners with ottomans. An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. In addition, other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that covers the base framework and the moving parts of the chair and ottoman.
Units:
About 375,000
Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.biglots.com
Phone: (866) 244-5687
October 20, 2011
Guidecraft Recalls Twist 'n Sort Toys Due to Choking Hazard
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 760 Twist and Sort toys. The small pegs on three of the four posts can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement or another product of equal value.
Units:
About 760
Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.guidecraft.com
Phone: (888) 824-1308
October 5, 2011
Yu Wei Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Sold Exclusively at JC Penney Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Yu Wei Co. Ltd., of Taipei, Taiwan, is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Drop-Side Cribs. The drop-side rails on the crib can malfunction, detach or unexpectedly fall down, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position. When this happens, a space is created into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and due to age-related wear and tear.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact JC Penney to receive a refund based on consumer use of the product.
Units:
About 8,000
Consumer Contact:
Website: http://www.jcpenney.com/
Phone: (800) 221-0827