Recalls

Five-month-old infants can pull themselves up to a hanging crib toy and may become entangled or fall forward over it, possibly strangling. Consumers may attach strings or ribbons to the toy for use in a full-size crib, which could increase the risk of strangulation.

Consumers with the Blue-Box crib gym should return it to the retailer for a refund of the purchase price.

The yellow plastic eyes and black plastic noses of the bears can be pulled off and may be ingested or choked on.

The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the distributor, ACE Novelty Company, Bellevue, Washington advise consumers to: 1) destroy the banks, or 2) remove and destroy both the eyes and the nose.

These toys have a looped cord with a teether attached to its body long enough to fit over an infant's head and present a potential risk of strangulation.

Consumers should take the toy away from children and return it to the nearest Toys R Us store for a refund of the purchase price.

The metal stakes or spikes used to anchor the products to the ground may pose a risk of injury if improperly used.

Consumers who have these items are asked to stop using them immediately and return only the stake/cord/ball or spike directly to: Stake Recall, Franklin Sports Industries, Inc., 17 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, Mass. 02072. Consumers will receive $5.00 from Franklin Sports for the returned items.

The smokestack of the boat can break off and may cause choking in young children.

Consumers should take the toy boat away from young children immediately and return it to the nearest Target Store for a refund of the full purchase price.

Some of the dolls' arms and legs can come off and may cause choking in young children.

Consumers should take the dolls away from young children immediately and return them to the nearest Rite-Aide store for a full refund of the purchase price.

The rattle may break and the pieces may pose a choking hazard to infants and young children.

Consumers should immediately take the flower rattle away from infants and return the product to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Small plastic parts may come off the toy and could pose a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price.

The company has found that there is a possibility that the 1973 mowers can be started in gear if the shift linkage is not properly adjusted, and that 1972-1976 mowers can be accidentally kicked or bumped into gear.

Toro is offering to install a recoil version of the auxiliary starter at no charge. Consumers should contact their local Toro Authorized or Master Service Dealer to arrange for this service. In addition, Toro is offering to inspect and/or adjust the shift linkage on the 1973 riding mowers. 

Consumers who own one of these mowers, but have not received notice, should contact their nearest Toro Service dealer or call Toro toll-free at 1-800-444-8676

The lamp presents a potential electrocution or shock hazard with the lamp.

Consumers should retrieve the lamps from their Christmas holiday decorations and return them to the nearest Bradlees store for a full refund of the purchase price.