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Recalls

July 07, 1988
Hazard:

The riding toys manufactured prior to June 1985 can catch fire because they do not have fuses.

Remedy:

Consumers having any of the affected Hedstrom Probe VI riding toys should immediately stop using the toy and discard or destroy the toy. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.

Units:

Approximately 30,000

June 22, 1988
Hazard:

These ceiling fans have a defective mounting bracket assembly, which could cause the ceiling fan to fall from its support. Serious injury could result to anyone who is struck by one of these falling ceiling fans.

Remedy:

Any consumer who has purchased one of these ceiling fans from a Lindsley store should contact Linsley Home Decorating Centers, Miami Lakes, Florida, at 305-364-4006 or toll-free 1-800-999-7173 for a free replacement kit. The kit will include a new mounting bracket and hanging ball as well as instructions for removal of the original components and installation of the replacement components.

Units:

1,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (305) 364-4006
June 20, 1988
Hazard:

The valve may free-flow causing air to fill the dry suit resulting in the diver rising rapidly to the surface or failing to provide sufficient air to maintain buoyancy. The possibility exists of serious injury and/or death, especially if appropriate emergency procedures are not followed.

Remedy:

Owners of dry suits with AC valves attached should immediately stop using the dry suits. DUI asks that all divers return their suits (at DUI's expense) and have the AC valve replaced at no charge.

All dry suits returned to DUI will be tested and DUI will fix any leaks in the suit (except for seals) at no additional charge. Further, if the diver wishes to upgrade the valve system, this will be done at the manufacturer's cost of the valves only.

Divers who have one of these AC valves attached to their dry suits should contact DUI on their toll free number 800-327- 8439 to obtain valve replacement instructions and a FREE dry suit check-up.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 327-8439
June 15, 1988
Hazard:

The step placement and arrangement, and the structural design, can cause the user to lose balance and fall.

Remedy:

Consumers should remove these ladder/chairs from use immediately and return them by mail or in person to the retailer where purchased for a refund. Consumers will be reimbursed for mailing cost in addition to the retail price of the item.

Units:

Approximately, 4,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (919) 844-3501
June 15, 1988
Hazard:

The primary source of a possible electrical shock hazard is associated with the bait container. The bait container is situated on the frame directly above the electrodes which are exposed and may be accessible when the bait container is removed to insert the bait.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop the use of these items immediately. Hanover House is providing a $10 credit to mousetrap purchasers for the return of the device to Hanover House. The credit can be applied to the purchase price of merchandise from Hanover House. Consumers will also be refunded the cost of postage.

Units:

Approximately 24,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 621-5800
June 13, 1988
Hazard:

Due to improper assembly, the wiring in some of these units may be cut by the end of the handle tube, resulting in an electric shock hazard. This hazard can occur while the units are being operated or when they are simply plugged in but not in use.

Remedy:

Owners who identify their trimmers as recalled should stop using them immediately and return them to a Black & Decker Service Center listed in the Yellow Pages under (Tool- Electric). Owners who cannot take their trimmers to a Black and Decker Service Center will be able to obtain further assistance by calling Black & Decker toll-free on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, at 800-533-4395, or they may write to Black 61 Decker (U.S.) Inc., P.O. Box 857, Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030, Attention: User Services.

Black & Decker will inspect all string trimmers subject to this recall, and will repair or replace, at no cost to the owner, any trimmer which is found to have been incorrectly assembled.

Units:

Approximately 500,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 533-4395
June 06, 1988
Hazard:

The eyes and nose come off the bear and are small parts which present a serious choking hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the bear away from young children. A full refund will be offered at the store where the bear was purchased. 

Units:

Approximately 9,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (718) 788-2900
June 02, 1988
Hazard:

Because of the way the window was mounted, the glass may spontaneously break from the heat of the grill.

Remedy:

Consumers who bought 1988 models of Sunbeam Leisure, Yardmaster and the above Kenmore propane gas grills with a glass window will be supplied with a free modification kit and instructions on remounting the window. The installation can be easily performed by the consumer without special tools.

Units:

Approximately 320,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 458-8407
May 31, 1988
Hazard:

An infant seated in the stroller may put his mouth over a metal wire guide that runs parallel to the stroller's arm rest. The child's chin may then be caught in the one-inch space between the wire guide and the arm rest, resulting in lacerations to the mouth, and in some cases, loosening of teeth or loss of teeth.

Remedy:

Peg Perego U.S.A., Inc. will provide a free repair kit that will close the gap where children's chins have been caught. The repair kit will not interfere with the stroller's reversible handle feature.

To obtain the repair kit and installation instructions, consumers should call Peg Perego toll-free at 1-800-824-4000.

Units:

11,344

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 824-4000
May 26, 1988
Hazard:

The toys have small parts and may present a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers should take the items away from children and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 6,500 Shoe House Playsets

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (201) 279-9718
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