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Recalls

August 18, 1992
Hazard:

The doll's arms separated from the arm sockets and a small piece of plastic from inside the doll fell out of the socket presenting a potential choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Return to place of purchase for a refund. For more information about this recall, consumers may contact Creative Products, Inc. at (708) 673-1900.

Units:

4,334

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (708) 673-1900
August 17, 1992
Hazard:

If the espresso/capuccino makers' filter holders are not properly and firmly positioned, they may dislodge under pressure and release steam, coffee grounds, and, under some circumstances, break the glass carafes below. Consumers, as a result may receive burns or other personal injuries.

Remedy:

Braun is offering written notices and labels to put on the espresso/capuccino makers. The notices and labels serve as guides for proper positioning of the filter holder handle.

For a free notice and label, call 1-800-272-8610.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 272-8610
August 13, 1992
Hazard:

11,000 bottles of the product were distributed nationwide without required child-resistant closures. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child who swallowed several of the capsules.

Remedy:

 Immediately return the product to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units:

100 capsule bottles

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
August 09, 1992
Hazard:

Strings from children's clothing may become entangled in the area where the handrail attaches to the slide. This presents a strangulation hazard.

Remedy:

Hedstrom, Blazon-Flexible Flyer, Inc. and Turco are out of business. Consumers should discard or destroy these products immediately.
The remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy these products immediately.

August 01, 1992
Hazard:

According to Coleman, the 12-volt DC battery and output plug power cord could short circuit if the protective sleeve covering the positive battery terminal is exposed and contacts the metal ring of the output plug, presenting a potential fire hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers who have purchased a PowerStation II, Model #5360A550, should call Coleman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-835-3278 for instructions on returning the product to Coleman for free replacement. Consumers may return their unit free of charge to the following address via UPS Freight Collect (not C.O.D.) for prompt replacement: The Coleman Company, Inc., Product Returns Department, Northeast Plant, 3600 North Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67219.

Units:

 9,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 835-3278
July 31, 1992
Hazard:

The "Train Set" engine's smoke stack separated from the train presenting a choking hazard. The "Sweet Doll with Accessories" moveable legs separated from the doll presenting a choking hazard. The "Baby's Rattle" white hooks separated from the rattle presenting a choking hazard.

Remedy:

Firm is out of business. End use of this product immediately. Discard or destroy.

Units:

Approximately 8,640 Train Sets

1,600 Sweet Dolls

9,000 Baby's Rattles

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
July 30, 1992
Hazard:

The cubes also pose a suffocation hazard if a young child becomes trapped inside the cube with the lid closed because the cube does not have ventilation holes.

Remedy:

Consumers who have these cubes should call 1-800-766-9417 to obtain a free modification kit. Consumers who see the hinged lid cubes being sold should report the location to the Commission at 1-800-638-2772.

Units:

Approximately 4,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 766-9417
July 30, 1992
Hazard:

The helicopter's propeller tips rotate at a high velocity and may cause injury if the propeller tip were to strike the eye.

Remedy:

Consumers who own these toy helicopters should remove them from children's use and return the helicopters to Lord Howards. For more information, consumers should call (614) 745-2986

Units:

5,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (614) 745-2986
July 23, 1992
Hazard:

No reports of injury have been received involving this product. However, there are some similarities to another manufacturer's cradle swing in which two infants reportedly suffocated.

Remedy:

Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products

Units:

Approximately 7,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
July 13, 1992
Hazard:

The wooden head of the driver and a white 5/8-inch diameter cylinder block are a potential choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Return the toy truck to any Everything's A Dollar store for a full refund.

Units:

10,944

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (414) 274-2938
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