Recalls

When subjected to testing, the plastic tambourine broke and the wire holding the metal cymbals to the side of the tambourine broke off. The cymbals could present a choking hazard and the wire parts could cause puncture or laceration injuries.

Consumers having these Chuck E. Cheese tambourines should take them away from children and return them to the Chuck E. Cheese or Showbiz Pizza Restaurant where purchased for a full refund.

The whistles break apart easily causing small parts to separate from the whistles which could be ingested by a child.

Consumers having these "Whistle Toys" should take them away from children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price.

The locking mechanism on the fill plug can be broken during use. As a result, the fill plug can pop out causing the user to be burned by the hot water and steam.

Consumers should return the Garment Steamer to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund of the purchase price.

The metal contacts, which are located inside the female connector, may be pulled or pushed out when plugging and unplugging the light strings. Any exposed contacts in the connector could present a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

Consumers who have Christmas lights with "TP-6" connectors should call Toyo toll-free at 1-800-545-8330 to obtain a free shipping container to return the recalled light sets. The light sets will be repaired or replaced and returned free-of-charge by the company.

Three components of the set are small parts which may present a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers should remove the original plastic lounge chair and the plastic boy and girl figures from their children immediately and request replacements by contacting JA-RU, Inc. at (904) 733-9311 or write: JA-RU INC., 4030 Phillips Highway, Jacksonville, Florida 32207.

A potentially defective component had been used in the heaters which could possibly cause a fire.

The company has initiated a repair program for all potentially affected heaters in this line.

Consumers having a Micromar Heat Machine 2000 model number HMG2000tc or HMG2000vhc, should stop using the heater and unplug it.

Daisy has learned that these caps may ignite prematurely if dropped or because of friction, when carried in a pocket, for example.

Daisy is offering a full refund of the purchase price to consumers who have any of these caps. For a refund and directions for safely disposing of the caps, contact Daisy at 1-800-643-3458 (in Arkansas, call 1-636-1200). Consumers may write the firm at Daisy Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 220, Rogers, AR 72756.

The bicycle is not equipped with a chain guard to prevent a child's clothing from getting caught in the moving chain, the seat post is too long for a sidewalk bicycle, the handlebar stem is painted over making the minimum insertion marks unclear, and the bicycle is not provided with safety or operation instructions. These problems present a significant risk of injury to young children.

Consumers who have these bicycles should bring them to any K mart retail store for reconditioning as a sidewalk bicycle. The store personnel will add a chain guard, replace the handlebar stem and seat post, and provide a set of safety and operating instructions without cost to the consumer.

These bicycles are equipped with hand brakes and a freewheeling feature which permits the wheels to operate independently of the pedal motion. This presents a significant risk of injury to a young child who might not be able to stop the bicycle.

Consumers who have these bicycles should contact the retail store where they were purchased so that arrangements can be made to remove the hand brakes and freewheeling features of the bicycles at no cost to consumers.

The doll contains small parts that could present a choking, ingestion and aspiration hazard to children.

Consumers owning the Funny Clown dress up dolls should return the dolls to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the doll from Oriental by direct mail catalogue may arrange for a refund by phoning the company at its toll-free number, 1-800-327-9678.