Recalls
These bins are banned by federal law because they have tipped over and crushed children.
The firm has received some complaints of problems with these forks that have resulted in a loosening of the steering tube in some bicycles.
Anyone who purchased one of these bicycles prior to 1985 and has not yet had it repaired should stop riding the bike immediately and take it to a local authorized Cannondale bicycle dealer who will, should the fork be one of the defective ones, replace the fork free of charge.
Approximately 5,000
Metal clamps used to secure the top burner valves to the gas manifold may experience excessive corrosion and potential breakage. Should this occur, the gas valve can break away from the manifold, permitting, gas to escape and leading to the possibility of fire.
Consumers who have one of these units should call Tappan; free inspection and repair will be made.
The Toro Company has learned that under certain conditions, the end cap of the capacitor in the controller may fail or burst abrupt, scattering tinfoil and paper debris which could cause eye injury.
Owners who have questions or who identify their controller as being recalled should call Toro. Toro will make arrangements to have units subject to the recall modified at no cost to owners. Toro also advises owners to disregard this recall notice if their unit has already been modified.
17,000
Steamers may be defective and present a burn hazard resulting from the spillage of boiling or hot water from the base.
Owners who have recalled clothes steamer should stop using it immediately. To obtain a free replacement, owners should call Franzus.The company will provide a new unit to the consumer, along with reimbursement for mailing expenses from returning the recalled unit.
188,000
The cribs' vertical slats were too far apart and could allow an infant's body to slide between the slats entrapping the child by the head. This entrapment could cause strangulation.
The cribs could not be brought into compliance with the safety standards and, therefore, had to be destroyed.
The CPSC estimates that 47 unsafe baby cribs were sold to consumers.
The cribs and playpens are hazardous when a child is left in one of these products with a side down. Children may asphyxiate or suffocate in the loose mesh of the lowered side.
The Sesame Street Honkers plush doll has small parts which could present a choking hazard.
Consumers should remove these toys from use immediately and return them for a refund
Approximately 144,000
Pines had learned that under certain circumstances a short circuit can occur in the battery wiring harness.
Note: Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products.
The Commission believes they can cause suffocation hazards.
If you own one of these cribs having slotted mattress hangers or plastic brackets, whether you are using it or have it in storage, call the manufacturer toll-free to obtain replacement kits for the slotted hangers and plastic brackets.