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Recalls

July 22, 1986
Hazard:

The bassinets are being recalled due to the possible collapse of their leg braces.The Commission believes that serious injury can occur to an infant resting in the bassinet, if the leg brace were to collapse.

Remedy:

During use of the bassinet, ensure that leg braces are locked in the open position. Periodically check the leg braces especially if the bassinet has not been used for a time and has been folded up in storage.

Units:

An estimated 500,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
July 22, 1986
Hazard:

CPSC has investigated accidents in which this toy has been responsible for serious eye injuries and facial lacerations not only to children but adults as well.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to discontinue use and to return the toy helicopter to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.​

Units:

Approximately 15,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
July 09, 1986
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:

Retailers who still have these antennas in stock should return them to Jo Gunn Enterprises immediately for refund. Consumers owning any of these antennas which have not been installed should return them to the dealer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (205) 658-2595
June 04, 1986
Hazard:

The parts on the swing set are not secure.

Remedy:

The firm will provide needed parts, without charge, for the repair and an allowance of $50.00 for welding costs.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (515) 236-7536
June 04, 1986
Hazard:

Mura has implemented this program because it has learned that batteries utilized by the manufacturers of the models listed below have, in certain instances, ruptured and shattered the cordless telephone handset.

Remedy:

This recall will involve free replacement of the batteries located within the cordless telephone handset.

Units:

400,000 

June 02, 1986
Hazard:

The crib toys pose a strangulation hazard to infants.

Remedy:

The staff believes these toys are dangerous and should be removed from cribs and playpens immediately.

Units:

Over 1.6 million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
June 02, 1986
Hazard:

 The toy is being recalled due to a possible eye injury and facial laceration hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged not to use the helicopter and to return it for a $3.00 refund to their nearest Woolworth store.

Units:

Approximately 42,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
May 13, 1986
Hazard:

The bears have small parts which could be a choking hazard and sharp wires which could cause lacerations or puncture wound injuries.

Remedy:

Consumers who bought these teddy bears for children should immediately remove and discard the balls and wires to eliminate the choking, puncture and laceration hazards. Retailers should do the same to any teddy bears they have in stock.

Units:

Approximately 3,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (213) 630-3415
May 13, 1986
Hazard:

Some of these consumers indicated that children's necks may be dangerously entangled on the shoulder harness. This entanglement may occur when the activities of the child cannot be seen by the person pushing the stroller and could result in serious injury.

Remedy:

Replacement straps are no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product.

Units:

Approximately 200,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 345-4109
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