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Recalls

September 23, 1992
Hazard:

The airguns can cause serious injury or death because they can accidently discharge when the engaged safety is disengaged.

Remedy:

Stop using the airguns immediately. Call 800-724-7486 for instructions on how to have the airguns repaired free of charge.

Units:

Approximately 65,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 724-7486
September 17, 1992
Hazard:

Both bicycles are equipped with only handbrakes and no footbrakes. Under Federal requirements, these bicycles may not be freewheeling and if equipped with handbrakes, they must also have footbrakes.

Remedy:

Consumers with these bicycles should contact the retail store where the bike was purchased and arrange for modifications which will bring the bikes into compliance. In lieu of modifications, consumers may also request a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

137

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 621-7613
September 09, 1992
Hazard:

Both bicycles are equipped with only handbrakes; the 16-inch bicycle is also free-wheeling, which means the wheels operate independently of the pedal motion. Under Federal requirements, sidewalk bicycles may not be free-wheeling and may not have handbrakes only.

Remedy:

Consumers with these bicycles should contact the retail store where the bike was purchased and arrange for repairs which will bring the bikes into compliance. In lieu of repairs, consumers may also request a refund of the purchase price.Santa Fe Trading, Inc., is out of business, and therefore cannot be contacted about this recall. Consumers can only deal with the retail store where they bought the product. 

Units:

172

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
September 04, 1992
Hazard:

The horns on the detectors may fail due to corrosion on the horns' electrical contacts.

Remedy:

Consumers should call 1-800-323-9005 to obtain replacement wired-in smoke detectors free of charge.

Units:

Approximately 3.5 million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 323-9005
August 24, 1992
Hazard:

The gum massager attached to the toothbrush may come off, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy:

Immediately discontinue using and discard the gum massager. Return the "Musical Toothbrush Trainer" to Toys "R" Us with proof of purchase for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 17,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 548-0364
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
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