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Recalls

November 02, 1992
Hazard:

Some of the fans have blades that may fracture while in use, possibly striking someone nearby.

Remedy:

Owners of affected fans will receive free modification kits with replacement fan clips and blades. To receive these kits or for more information, call 1-800-322-3848. Discontinue use until modifications have been made.

Units:

3,360

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 322-3848
October 30, 1992
Hazard:

The lamps are not equipped with child-resistant closures, and the required warning labels are either inconspicuous or absent. The lamps contain liquid combustible petroleum distillates which could cause serious illness or death if ingested by a child.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately return these products to the place of purchase for a refund.

Units:

Approximately 55,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
October 29, 1992
Hazard:

The product does not meet the requirements for child- resistant packaging and fails to state on its label that it is "Combustible," making it illegal for sale to consumers. The product contains a high grade petroleum hydrocarbon which is combustible and if ingested by a child can get into the lungs causing chemical pneumonia which can be fatal.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately remove these lamps from children's reach and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 75,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (717) 299-4818
October 27, 1992
Hazard:

 Corrosion of the cable connectors could cause overheating and melting of the wire insulation, possibly resulting in a short-circuit and fire.

Remedy:

Toro is offering owners of affected products a repair kit. For more information, call 1-800-321-8676.

Units:

Approximately 25,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 321-8676
October 19, 1992
Hazard:

The brackets holding the baby walker in position may break causing the walker to collapse. A child in the walker could sustain an injury.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this baby walker and return it to the Family Dollar or Venture Store where purchased for a full refund. 

Units:

Approximately 14,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (704) 847-6961
October 15, 1992
Hazard:

Under certain circumstances, the cone shaped brewer section may separate from the cup and possibly spill very hot coffee onto the user.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using this product.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 672-6333
September 30, 1992
Hazard:

CPSC has reports of the ladder's first step collapsing or tearing from its frame. Such incidents have allegedly resulted in lacerations, broken bones, muscle strains and back injuries.

Remedy:

Call 1-800-288-9315 for information on how to ship the ladder back to Super Young with prepaid shipping. Owners of affected ladders who ship back the ladders will receive a refund of the shipping cost and up to one-half of the purchase price, or $5.00 if owners have no proof of purchase.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 288-9315
September 24, 1992
Hazard:

The toy bottles may break during use, producing small parts that could be an aspiration hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take the "Magic Feeding Bottles" away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

120,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0364
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