Recalls
Century Products Company said seat backs and a rear locking brace may not perform properly. When a toddler strapped in, the stroller leans too far forward, or if the stroller comes to an abrupt stop, the child may fall forward and strike his head. Also, when the person pushing the stroller accidentally kicks the rear locking brace, the stroller will fold on the child, whose fingers could be pinched as the adult attempts to re-open the stroller.
Consumers having the stroller should stop using the product and discard or destroy the product. The return program is no longer available.
Approximately 14,600
The yard dart sets are being recalled because the blunt metal tips may pose a risk of injury, especially to children.
Consumers that have these yard darts should stop using the darts immediately and return just the four darts directly to: Yard Dart Recall, Franklin Sports Industries, 17 Campanelli Parkway, Stoughton, MA 02072.
Consumers will receive $5.00 directly from Franklin Sports Industries, Inc. for the return of the four yard darts.
The battery-powered toy train sets can short-circuit and cause the tender car to overheat, posing a potential fire hazard.
New Bright Industries is offering a free replacement train set to owners of 1986 train sets. For information about obtaining a free replacement as well as assistance in identifying models affected by this recall announcement, consumers should call New Bright Industries toll-free number at 877-624-8697 or online at https://www.newbright.com. Consumers may also write to New Bright Industries, 41911 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187.
Approximately 38,000
In some situations, the exercise spring of the "Gut Buster" may be extended too far to withstand the additional stress and could snap, posing an injury hazard to users.
Consumers should stop using the exercise device and are instructed to call Gut Buster's toll-free number at 1-800-325-7292 to receive the repair kit. Consumers can also write to Gut Buster at 1400 Raff Road, S.W., Canton, Ohio 44750. Step-by-step instructions will explain how to shorten and retie the safety cord that runs the entire inside length of the exercise spring.
Consumers not wishing to repair the device should discard the "Gut Buster" so no one else may use it.
Approximately two million
VaporSimac irons have been associated with at least seven incidents of fire including one burn injury.
Owners should immediately stop using their iron and return it to Electra Craft, 250 Halsey Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 for a full refund. Postage costs will be reimbursed by the firm.
Approximately 10,000
The propeller of the wind-up boat can come off and may cause choking in young children.
Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price, or exchange it for a toy of similar value.
Approximately 10,000
The Pollenex Whirlpool Hot Spa should be used with GCFI protected outlets to protect users against electrocution that could result from immersion of the spa motor in the tub.
If Ground Fault Circuit interrupters (GFCIs) protect the bathroom, users should plug these portable appliances into protected outlets only.
If outlets are not GFCI protected, users should order a plug-in GFCI from Pollenex. All Pollenex spa owners may receive the plug-in GFCI, a $20.00 retail value, for $5.00 plus shipping. To order a plug-in GFCI, Pollenex spa owners should contact the company by calling toll-free 1-800-621-0786.
About 420,000
There have been incidents where users have entrapped or pinched a portion of a finger in the bracket mechanism, resulting in severed fingertips or severe lacerations.
The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the product to prevent injuries.
Approximately 370,000
The recalled rattles failed to meet the mandatory standard for rattles and may pose a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers having any of the rattles should immediately take them away from children and return them to the nearest Toys-R-Us store for a refund of the full purchase price.
Approximately 2,500 "Kitty Cat Lion" rattles and approximately 13,000 "Playtime Pets" rattle sets
An antenna piece may separate from the toy telephone receiver and cause a potential choking hazard for young children.
Parents having model #1808-0 "Pop Up Answer Phone" not marked with a red dot should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund of the full purchase price, or mail the toy to Larami Corporation, 340 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
20,000