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Recalls

July 31, 1992
Hazard:

The "Train Set" engine's smoke stack separated from the train presenting a choking hazard. The "Sweet Doll with Accessories" moveable legs separated from the doll presenting a choking hazard. The "Baby's Rattle" white hooks separated from the rattle presenting a choking hazard.

Remedy:

Firm is out of business. End use of this product immediately. Discard or destroy.

Units:

Approximately 8,640 Train Sets

1,600 Sweet Dolls

9,000 Baby's Rattles

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

The cubes also pose a suffocation hazard if a young child becomes trapped inside the cube with the lid closed because the cube does not have ventilation holes.

Remedy:

Consumers who have these cubes should call 1-800-766-9417 to obtain a free modification kit. Consumers who see the hinged lid cubes being sold should report the location to the Commission at 1-800-638-2772.

Units:

Approximately 4,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 766-9417
July 30, 1992
Hazard:

The helicopter's propeller tips rotate at a high velocity and may cause injury if the propeller tip were to strike the eye.

Remedy:

Consumers who own these toy helicopters should remove them from children's use and return the helicopters to Lord Howards. For more information, consumers should call (614) 745-2986

Units:

5,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (614) 745-2986
July 23, 1992
Hazard:

No reports of injury have been received involving this product. However, there are some similarities to another manufacturer's cradle swing in which two infants reportedly suffocated.

Remedy:

Firm is out of business. Do not use these products. Please discard or destroy these products

Units:

Approximately 7,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
July 13, 1992
Hazard:

The wooden head of the driver and a white 5/8-inch diameter cylinder block are a potential choking hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Return the toy truck to any Everything's A Dollar store for a full refund.

Units:

10,944

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (414) 274-2938
July 09, 1992
Hazard:

The units' internal motor cooling fans may break and fan pieces could then contaminate food and possibly injure consumers eating food prepared with the mixer.

Remedy:

Consumers with affected units or with questions should call Rival at 1-800-793-0052. Rival will replace affected mixers with ones newly designed.

Units:

Approximately 600,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 793-0052
July 02, 1992
Hazard:

The fireworks devices may tip over during operation and fire their charges horizontally, resulting in possible serious injury to persons nearby. In addition, the device may explode on the ground, rather than in the air as designed.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to discontinue use immediately and return the fireworks devices to the retail store where purchased for a full refund.

Units:

1,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (806) 745-2457
July 01, 1992
Hazard:

The plastic end cap and sound maker inside the end cap may separate from the bat during use and strike a bystander.

Remedy:

Discontinue use immediately and return Sound Swing bat to place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers may also return bat by mail.

Units:

Approximately 125,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 524-0571
June 30, 1992
Hazard:

These devices may tip over during operation and fire their charges horizontally, resulting in possible serious injury to persons nearby.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to discontinue use immediately and return these fireworks devices to the retail store where purchased for a full refund.

Units:

Approximately 7,500

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (701) 293-9730
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