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Recalls

December 20, 1992
Hazard:

The firm has determined that some children may be able to remove the soft plastic "music button" on the accessory musical play tray. The small part which results could be ingested or cause a choking hazard.

Remedy:

The retrofit kit is no longer available. All owners of Graco brand walkers with play trays are advised to immediately check to see if the music buttons on their play tray are BLACK. If they are, consumers should immediately discard or destroy the product.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 345-4109
December 18, 1992
Hazard:

The smoke detectors may not sound in the event of a fire.

Remedy:

If you purchased a smoke detector on or after July 10, 1992, check the label on the back for the involved models and date codes. If you have an affected unit, call (800) 762-6672 for Black and Decker units (or return to Black and Decker service center).

Units:

Approximately 120,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
December 17, 1992
Hazard:

Lack of child-resistant closure means that a child could accidentally swallow the iron tablets. Just eight or ten tablets, if consumed by a child at one time, can cause serious illness or death.

Remedy:

Immediately return the "Vita-Worth" recalled iron tablets to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units:

Approximately 22,000

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

If the parking brake lever is left engaged during use, the brakes could overheat. This presents a possible fire hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers with affected models should return the snowmobile to Polaris authorized dealers for removal of the parking brake lever. For more information call 1-800-342-3764.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 342-3764
November 23, 1992
Hazard:

The arms and legs of the dolls in each set may separate, producing a potentially fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Return the sets to the place of purchase for a refund.

Units:

10,000 sets of "Patty and Her Puppy" dolls

2,000 sets of "Triplet" Dolls

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 677-7780
November 16, 1992
Hazard:

 Pieces of the pacifier separated into pieces. The pieces could present a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from young children immediately and call Gerber Products Company at 1-800-4-Gerber, to receive a free replacement pacifier.

Units:

321,600

November 16, 1992
Hazard:

 Small components separated from the toys during CPSC testing, presenting a potential aspiration and choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Return the toy to place of purchase (for a replacement with a Handi-Craft toy telephone of equal value).

Units:

36,865

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (314) 773-2979
November 09, 1992
Hazard:

 Products sold from January 1992 to October 1992 may rupture or burst without warning resulting in possibly serious injury.

Remedy:

Discontinue use immediately and return empty sprayers to Exel NJ, Inc., 205 Commerce Place, Randleman, NC 27317 for free repair and return of the sprayers.

Units:

Approximately 17,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 677-0917
November 06, 1992
Hazard:

The pacifiers may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take the pacifiers away from infants and young children immediately and return the pacifiers to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 533-6708
November 05, 1992
Hazard:

Weider Sporting Goods, Inc. has received at least 38 reports of minor bruises, cuts, serious lacerations, and partially amputated fingers to consumers using the affected exercise benches. A hazard is created when the user grabs the end support bar and places a finger in the open space between the end bar and leg extension bar. As the user begins exercising and raises the leg extension bar, the space is greatly reduced, causing finger entrapment and injury.

Remedy:

Stop using the exercise benches immediately until you receive a replacement cap attachment. A free replacement cap attachment is available directly from the place of purchase or by calling 1-800-685-5480.

Units:

Approximately 71,00

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 685-5480
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