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Recalls

December 02, 1991
Hazard:

Micro-Dome informed the Commission that the top of the plastic container may blow off in the microwave if the vent stem or safety release becomes plugged. The pressurized plastic container may also explode during or after removal from the microwave, or if the container is hit or dropped. Furthermore, the plastic container may also crack and/or develop lines (called crazing) that could increase the risk of explosion. Explosion of a pressurized Micro-Dome containing hot water and food could cause severe injuries such as blindness and burns from flying fragments and liquids.

Remedy:

The CPSC urges consumers to destroy all food that has been preserved using a Micro-Dome Food Preserver, and to call 1-800-736-2330 for instructions on how to receive a $50 rebate for returning the food preserver.

Units:

18,600

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
November 26, 1991
Hazard:

The Big Bird toothbrush uses four "AA" size batteries. If one of the batteries is inadvertently reversed, the battery may rupture or leak. Tyco has received three reports of minor burn injuries to children from leaking batteries and has learned from a news report that an exploding battery in this toothbrush may have caused serious eye injury to an adult.

Remedy:

For a refund of the purchase price, consumers who have the Big Bird toothbrush should mail it to: Tyco Industries - Toothbrush Recall, 540 Glen Avenue, Moorestown, NJ 08057.

No other Sesame Street toys, Ideal toys or Tyco toys are affected by this recall.

Units:

Approximately 330,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 822-5574
November 18, 1991
Hazard:

Mattel is taking this action in response to consumer calls regarding a possible choking hazard posed by small balls enclosed in a dome on the smokestack of the pull-toy train.

Remedy:

Mattel is offering consumers a $5.00 voucher for return of the product. Consumers may return the toys to Nancy Nelson, Mattel Consumer Affairs, 15930 East Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, CA 91744.

Units:

Approximately 400,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 233-4004
November 18, 1991
Hazard:

Pacifiers hung around children's necks have become entangled on projections, such as crib or playpen cornerposts, causing strangulation.

Remedy:

An alert consumer reported the violative pacifiers to CPSC. Consumers are urged to immediately remove the chains from the pacifiers. Consumers can return the chains to the store where purchased for a full refund of the purchase price.

Units:

5,943

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (708) 860-5400
November 14, 1991
Hazard:

 The puzzle pegs and the clock hands of these toys can detach during use and pose a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged to take these puzzles away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 1,400

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 848-5123
November 04, 1991
Hazard:

This toy could cause potentially severe injuries, should a child fall on one of the corner posts of the wrestling ring.

Remedy:

To prevent additional injuries, consumers who own these wrestling ring toys are urged to remove the four rigid plastic posts immediately. Because the posts are so rigidly secured, consumers may have to break the posts to remove them. LJN Toys Ltd. is out of business and cannot be contacted.

Units:

 1.4 million

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
October 30, 1991
Hazard:

Small pumpkin-shaped erasers in the package could be a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers can return their erasers to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Diener Industries at (818) 886-7800, or they can send their package of erasers to Diener Industries, Inc., 20257 Praire Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311, for a full refund including postage.

Units:

1,788

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (818) 886-7800
October 29, 1991
Hazard:

The cubes present a strangulation hazard if the lid falls on the neck of a young child who is reaching into the trunk for a toy or other item. In addition, a young child could climb into a cube, become trapped inside and suffocate if the lid shuts.

Remedy:

  1. Owners should remove the metal pin (used to hold the hinge together) from each of the two hinges, thereby making the lid removable; or
  2. Owners of cubes who choose not to remove lids will be supplied with lid spacer clamps that will prevent the lid from slamming shut and a warning label to remind users of the potential hazards.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 766-9417
October 29, 1991
Hazard:

The trumpet's mouthpiece can easily detach causing a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Consumers are urged not to give these trumpets to young children during this Halloween season and immediately take them away from young children who already have them. Consumers should return them to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price.

Units:

Approximately 30,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (501) 273-4000
October 25, 1991
Hazard:

The recalled automobiles are equipped with a stronger, 18-volt battery system which, unlike the 12-volt battery used in previous models, may cause the switch's contact points to weld together during the initial surge of electricity. If this were to happen, the motor would remain running and the vehicle would continue moving forward, unable to stop.

Remedy:

Owners of the affected units should stop use immediately. Consumers are asked to contact the company's customer service department at 1-800-348-0751 for instructions on how to disable the vehicle. Consumers will be sent a replacement switch which can be installed at home. Consumers are also given the option of returning the unit to one of the company's 260 nationwide service centers for the repair to be completed by an authorized service center employee.

Units:

Approximately 12,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 348-0751
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