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Recalls

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
August 09, 1992
Hazard:

Strings from children's clothing may become entangled in the area where the handrail attaches to the slide. This presents a strangulation hazard.

Remedy:

Hedstrom, Blazon-Flexible Flyer, Inc. and Turco are out of business. Consumers should discard or destroy these products immediately.
The remedy is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy these products immediately.

August 01, 1992
Hazard:

According to Coleman, the 12-volt DC battery and output plug power cord could short circuit if the protective sleeve covering the positive battery terminal is exposed and contacts the metal ring of the output plug, presenting a potential fire hazard.

Remedy:

Consumers who have purchased a PowerStation II, Model #5360A550, should call Coleman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-835-3278 for instructions on returning the product to Coleman for free replacement. Consumers may return their unit free of charge to the following address via UPS Freight Collect (not C.O.D.) for prompt replacement: The Coleman Company, Inc., Product Returns Department, Northeast Plant, 3600 North Hydraulic, Wichita, KS 67219.

Units:

 9,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 835-3278
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
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