Recalls
Parts of the furnace and vent system may fail prematurely. Failure of vent components could allow potentially hazardous carbon monoxide (CO) gas to leak into the home.
Under York's warranty program, HeatPipe furnace owners may obtain a free replacement furnace of similar capacity and efficiency to their HeatPipe. Replacement of the HeatPipe furnaces will require professional installation and replacement of some or all of the furnaces' venting components. York will provide a $200 allowance toward the cost of installing the replacement furnace.
Approximately 4,000
World Bazaar has received reports that this candle holder may catch fire and shatter.
Consumers should stop using the ceramic pumpkin candle holders and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Approximately 10,000
The outdoor light fixture does not have a weatherproof ballast and is not grounded. Rain water could seep inside and short circuit, creating an electric shock hazard.
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of both products. Consumers with the Builders Square fixtures should return the fixtures to any Builders Square store for a full refund.
Consumers with the Pay-N-Pak light fixtures should disconnect the fixtures and throw them out, as Pay-N-Pak, Inc. is out of business.
9,300 Builders Square lights
It is possible to rotate the hinge less than 180 degrees but have the top rail look and feel locked. If the pivoting hinge has been turned less than 180 degrees, IT IS NOT LOCKED and the top rail can collapse. If a baby is holding onto the top rail when it collapses, he or she can be caught by the neck and strangle.
Consumers should check to make sure the top rail hinges are fully engaged before each use.
Consumers who own Baby Trend "Home and Roam" playpens should call toll free at 1-800-328-7363 so the company can provide them with a remedy and a free gift valued at $5.00.
Approximately 65,000
The hair dryer contains a protective device intended to prevent electrocution if it falls into water while in the "off" position. However, 36 percent of the hair dryers tested by Commission staff leaked large amounts of electric current during immersion while in the "off" position. A consumer who attempts to retrieve an immersed dryer in the "off" position may be electrocuted.
Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryers and return them to: Customer Service, P.O. Box 640364, N. Miami, FL 33164. Consumers will receive a full refund of purchase price and postage.
Approximately 10,000
During routine testing of the cars by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, the wheels and axles separated, presenting a potential choking hazard to young children.
Consumers are urged to take the cars away from young children immediately and return the toys to the stores where purchased for a full refund.
28,800
If the decks are located in the direct sun, the metal can heat to temperatures in excess of 120 degrees and young children who climb or sit on the hot decks can receive severe burns.
Parks, schools and restaurant owners/managers who have Miracle modular play equipment with solid metal decks should call Miracle at 1-800-523-4202 to receive a covering which is designed to prevent young children from being burned on the metal deck. Also, consumers who notice unshaded bare metal decks on public play equipment should contact Miracle to identify equipment that needs to be covered.
The bicycles have hand brakes, but no foot brakes and lack handlebar stem insertion marks. Federal regulations require the bicycles be equipped with both hand brakes and foot brakes and handlebar stem insertion marks. Sidewalk bicycles with handbrakes, but no foot brakes, may present a risk of injury to young children who might not be able to stop the bicycles using handbrakes.
Consumers who have these bicycles should write to Zenital, Inc., 10135 Rose Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731, or they may call the firm at 1-800-888-3558 to arrange for the bicycle to be modified for free at a local bicycle dealer. Zenital, Inc. will have the dealers replace the rear wheel with a coaster brake and stamp the handlebar stem with a properly placed permanent minimum insertion mark.
About 7,900
During CPSC testing, small parts detached from each of these toys and jewelry items, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers are urged to immediately take the recalled products away from young children and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund.
240,000 plastic toy maracas; 216,000 plastic toy baby bottles; 42,000 plastic heart-shaped stretchable bracelets; 42,000 plastic stretchable charm bracelets; and 39,600 beaded charm necklaces
The vacuum's plastic fan may break into pieces causing the housing to crack open and the fan pieces to propel from the vacuum's housing.
Consumers who bought BISSELL Trio Vacuums through June 1993 should immediately stop using them and call BISSELL Customer Service at 1-800-237-7691. BISSELL will replace the 1992 vacuums with 1993 vacuums containing a metal fan or provide a full refund of the purchase price.
Approximately 13,000