Recalls
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.
Immediately return the "Vita-Worth" recalled iron tablets to the store where purchased for a refund.
Approximately 22,000
If the parking brake lever is left engaged during use, the brakes could overheat. This presents a possible fire hazard.
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.
The arms and legs of the dolls in each set may separate, producing a potentially fatal choking hazard to young children.
Return the sets to the place of purchase for a refund.
10,000 sets of "Patty and Her Puppy" dolls
2,000 sets of "Triplet" Dolls
Pieces of the pacifier separated into pieces. The pieces could present a choking hazard to young children.
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.
321,600
Small components separated from the toys during CPSC testing, presenting a potential aspiration and choking hazard for young children.
Return the toy to place of purchase (for a replacement with a Handi-Craft toy telephone of equal value).
36,865
Products sold from January 1992 to October 1992 may rupture or burst without warning resulting in possibly serious injury.
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.
Approximately 17,000
The pacifiers may break during use producing small parts that could be a fatal choking hazard to young children.
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.
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.
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.
Approximately 71,00
Some of the fans have blades that may fracture while in use, possibly striking someone nearby.
Owners of affected fans will receive free modification kits with replacement fan clips and blades. To receive these kits or for more information, call 1-800-322-3848. Discontinue use until modifications have been made.
3,360
The lamps are not equipped with child-resistant closures, and the required warning labels are either inconspicuous or absent. The lamps contain liquid combustible petroleum distillates which could cause serious illness or death if ingested by a child.
Consumers should immediately return these products to the place of purchase for a refund.
Approximately 55,000