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Recalls

March 12, 1987
Hazard:

If contact is made by the antennas with an electrical power line while being installed or taken down, the antennas have the potential for severe or fatal shock.

Remedy:

Consumers owning any of these antennas which have not been installed should return them to the dealer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (419) 865-5877
March 04, 1987
Hazard:

The motor in some of these cleaners has an opening which exposes moving parts when the canister is opened, the motor filter removed, and when the motor is running. These moving parts may cause severe lacerations or amputations to fingers placed in the opening.

Remedy:

An easy-to-install, stick-on motor safety screen kit which covers the opening on top of the motor is being provided free of charge to owners of affected models.

Units:

Approximately 1.3 million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 654-1820
February 26, 1987
Hazard:

They have small parts which are a choking hazard. Tests conducted by CPSC show that when the toys are dropped, the metal noisemakers and springs, which are small parts, detach.

Remedy:

Although the CPSC and Toys-R-Us have not received reports of any injuries or deaths involving this toy, consumers should take these toys away from children and return them to any Toys-R-Us store for full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 56,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (201) 368-5433
February 19, 1987
Hazard:

Patton is undertaking this action to correct manufacturing deficiencies in the heaters which may result in the heaters catching fire.

Remedy:

If you have one of these heaters, you should immediately discontinue use of the heater and contact Patton Electric Company at 219 749 2775, for instructions concerning correction of your heater Consumers should not attempt repairs or modifications themselves.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (219) 749-2775
February 11, 1987
Hazard:

The paint on the chairs contains levels of lead as high as 1.15% and may present a lead poisoning hazard. No more than 0.06% is allowed by CPSC requirements.

Remedy:

Consumers should remove these chairs from use by children and return them to the store where they were purchased for a complete refund.

Units:

More than 9,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (512) 722-1775
February 11, 1987
Hazard:

The cribs, distributed nationwide, failed to meet one or more CPSC safety requirements with respect to dimensions, spacing of crib components, hardware, construction, and assembly instructions or labeling. Not all cribs present the same hazard but hazards, which may be present, include strangulation, head entrapment, pinching, laceration and falling.

Remedy:

Since Baby Furniture Outlet is currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings and liquidation, the company maintains that it is unable to bear the costs of recalling any cribs or playpens.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (301) 595-7054
February 03, 1987
Hazard:

The hat is a small part which could present a choking hazard to children younger than three.

Remedy:

Consumers should remove this hat from the Ambi Mini Racer immediately and return it to the retail store where purchased for the $1.00 premium.

Units:

905

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (617) 443-7146
February 03, 1987
Hazard:

Recalled as a precaution against accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Remedy:

The firm has agreed to replace the subject roof jack (vent) caps at no cost to the consumer.

Units:

Approximately 250,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 225-4168
January 20, 1987
Hazard:

Children can become entrapped in the spaces between the metal ladder rungs and the wooden platform deck.

Remedy:

Anyone who believes they own the equipment involved in this program may contact Columbia Cascade for assistance in identifying the equipment and obtaining information about repairs.

Units:

1,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (503) 223-1157
December 22, 1986
Hazard:

The razors pose a possible shock or minor burn hazard associated with the rechargeable a shaver stand.

Remedy:

Return the stand only, not the shaver or the cord, to Norelco Service, Inc., Dept. 1337, 2100 East Valencia, Fullerton, CA 92631. Norelco will replace the stand and refund your postage.

Units:

Approximately 500,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 227-1032
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