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Recalls

November 28, 1988
Hazard:

VaporSimac irons have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn injury.

Remedy:

Owners should immediately stop using their iron and return it to Electra Craft, 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. Postage costs will be reimbursed by the firm.

Units:

Approximately 10,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 223-1898
November 21, 1988
Hazard:

The propeller of the wind-up boat can come off and may cause choking in young children.

Remedy:

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

Units:

Approximately 10,000

November 17, 1988
Hazard:

The Pollenex Whirlpool Hot Spa should be used with GCFI protected outlets to protect users against electrocution that could result from immersion of the spa motor in the tub.

Remedy:

If Ground Fault Circuit interrupters (GFCIs) protect the bathroom, users should plug these portable appliances into protected outlets only.

If outlets are not GFCI protected, users should order a plug-in GFCI from Pollenex. All Pollenex spa owners may receive the plug-in GFCI, a $20.00 retail value, for $5.00 plus shipping. To order a plug-in GFCI, Pollenex spa owners should contact the company by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0786.

Units:

About 420,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 621-0786
November 17, 1988
Hazard:

There have been incidents where users have entrapped or pinched a portion of a finger in the bracket mechanism, resulting in severed fingertips or severe lacerations.

Remedy:

The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product to prevent injuries.

Units:

Approximately 370,000

November 17, 1988
Hazard:

The recalled rattles failed to meet the mandatory standard for rattles and may pose a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers having any of the rattles should immediately take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys-R-Us store for a refund of the full purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 2,500 "Kitty Cat Lion" rattles and approximately 13,000 "Playtime Pets" rattle sets

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0364
November 17, 1988
Hazard:

An antenna piece may separate from the toy telephone receiver and cause a potential choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Parents having model #1808-0 "Pop Up Answer Phone" not marked with a red dot 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, or mail the toy to Larami Corporation, 340 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Units:

20,000

November 17, 1988
Hazard:

The buckles and loops of the gym are small enough to be ingested by an infant. In addition, the mirrored rattle may break into small parts and may present a potential choking hazard if it comes off the strap.

Remedy:

Consumers having a gym set with plastic or unstitched fabric straps holding the figures and rattle to the crossbar should immediately take the toys away from infants and toddlers and request replacement straps, buckles, and rattles by writing to the Consumer Service Department, Illco Toy Company, 200 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York 10010.

November 16, 1988
Hazard:

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), the lid may be ejected from the canister with enough force to cause injury.

Remedy:

Consumers should stop using the affected paint rollers and call Wagner toll-free at 1-800-365-7650, or write Wagner Spray Tech Corporation, 1770 Fernbrook Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55447 for a free repair kit. The company will provide two replacement seal rings for the pressure canister, a warning label to be affixed to the lid, and new operating instructions.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 365-7650
November 12, 1988
Hazard:

Although no electric shock incidents have been reported by Challenger, the firm recalled this product because it has determined, by quality control testing, that a mechanical part may become detached and prevent the ground fault feature of the circuit breaker from functioning.

Remedy:

Consumers who believe that they have installed HAGF circuit breakers requiring replacement should contact a licensed electrician to perform this work. Power to the panel should be shut off before inspecting and removing breakers.) The company is no longer able to be contacted at the phone numbers provided in the original press release.

Units:

Approximately 9,000

November 10, 1988
Hazard:

The lighter may flare-up unexpectedly or may fail to extinguish when the control level is released.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the lighters and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. 

Units:

Approximately 400,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (312) 262-6300
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