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Recalls

June 02, 1992
Hazard:

The item failed the CPSC rattle test because the handle may cause a small child to choke and/or suffocate. In addition, the wooden balls attached to the item came off during testing and also present a choking hazard.

Remedy:

Return to place of purchase for a refund.

Units:

4,700

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (501) 273-4314
May 28, 1992
Hazard:

The toy nipples may separate from the bases of the holders and the caps packaged with the toy bottles are small parts posing a choking and aspiration hazard to children under three years of age.

Remedy:

Return postage pre-paid to Chilton-Globe, Inc., 820 Buffalo Street, Manitowac, WI 54221 for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 558-7720
May 26, 1992
Hazard:

 The bottle caps present a possible choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

Return to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers may call M. Ginsburg & Co. at 1-312-243-2734

Units:

144,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (312) 243-2734
May 26, 1992
Hazard:

Hoses may leak gas and could result in a fire and/or explosion.

Remedy:

 Discontinue use of products with subject hoses and return products to their place of purchase for replacement or credit.

Units:

Approximately 60,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 472-6844
May 26, 1992
Hazard:

Beads inside the rattle may separate posing a potential choking or aspiration hazard for young children.

Remedy:

Take the rattles away from young children immediately and discard or destroy these products. Firm is out of business.

Units:

11,616

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 638-2772
May 18, 1992
Hazard:

The eyes and noses may detach creating a fatal choking hazard to young children.

Remedy:

 Return to the store where purchased for a refund.

Units:

Approximately 300,000

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 752-5262
May 08, 1992
Hazard:

Nine children removed the rear tires from the cars, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy:

Parents who have young children who might put this toy in their mouths may exchange the car at any local McDonald's restaurant.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (708) 575-6198
May 04, 1992
Hazard:

Insulation in the steamer's cord may have been damaged during packaging, leaving a small amount of wiring exposed. The exposed wiring presents a possible shock hazard.

Remedy:

If your model TS-60's date code (stamped on the metal blade of the plug) begins with 241 through 281 and your cord is damaged, return steamer to retailer for a replacement or refund.

Units:

56,880

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (800) 253-8000
April 28, 1992
Hazard:

Fans' blades may fracture and fly from the fan grill, possibly striking someone nearby. Additionally, grill clips may not adequately hold fan grills together.

Remedy:

Call Duracraft at 508-490-7000 for a free modification kit containing replacement blades, stronger grill clips and installation instructions. DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL FAN HAS BEEN MODIFIED.

Consumer Contact:
Phone: (508) 490-7000
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