Recalls
Some children have removed the top part of the dog's head from the toy, creating a small part that could become a choking hazard.
Consumers should cut the plastic ears off of the dog and discard the rest of the toy. Both ears should then be sent to: Fisher-Price, Consumer Affairs, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052. Consumers will receive a $10.00 refund.
Approximately 100,000
These five iron-containing products were not put in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The lack of child-resistant packaging means that a child could easily access and accidentally swallow the iron tablets or capsules. Each bottle of the recalled products contains enough iron that, if consumed by a child at one time, could cause serious illness or death.
Consumers should immediately return the unused portions of any bottles of the recalled iron products (including bottles which were purchased before January 1, 1993) to the stores where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Or, consumers can return the recalled products directly to: Solgar Co., Inc., 410 Ocean Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563, Attention: Recall. Consumers will receive a refund, including shipping costs.
Fisher-Price has learned from consumers that very young children, primarily children five to seven months old, can get the doll's nightcap pom-pom into their mouths and choke or gag on it.
Parents should cut off the doll's pom-pom and product label and send them to: Fisher-Price, Consumer Affairs, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052. Fisher-Price will send a new doll body (includes everything but the light component) on which the cap is sewn to the doll's head and does not swing freely.
Approximately 420,000
The single buckle that secures the leg strap under the high chair seat needs to be replaced. The original leg strap could be pulled through the slot in the seat which would enable a child to fall from the high chair.
To obtain a FREE replacement leg strap, or assistance in identifying high chairs that need a new strap, call 1-800-728-2108. Peg Perego will send a replacement leg strap and instructions for easy installation.
20,846
Affected bicycles have a defect that may cause the plastic hand brake levers to break during use. If the lever breaks, the rider could fail to stop and fall from the bicycle. The bicycles also fail to meet the Federal Bicycle Standard that requires the hand brake levers to withstand a force up to 100 pounds.
Consumers who have an affected model should call the Huffy Bicycle Company at 888-366-3828 for free replacement brake levers. Consumers who do not wish to replace the levers themselves can ask for the location of the nearest Huffy Bicycle Company Authorized Service Center where the bicycle can be taken for a free inspection and brake lever replacement. Consumers should discontinue using affected bicycles until brake levers are replaced.
Approximately 14,000
The swing's waist and crotch straps can pull out of the seat. Children may then slide out of the swings and be injured.
Consumers should cut off the Teddy Bear Swing straps and plastic safety bar and send them to Newco to receive a free redesigned Teddy Bear Swing.
Approximately 13,000
Small parts may separate from the vehicles, presenting a potential choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
Consumers are urged to take the toys away from young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund.
Approximately 125,000 "My First Buddys Police Cars" and approximately 184,000 "My First Buddys Dumpers"
The gas tanks on the mowers may split along the seams, leaking gasoline. The leaking gasoline presents a fire hazard.
Customers owning one of the models listed above purchased since September 1, 1989 should contact their local Lawn-Boy service dealer to have the fuel tank replaced at no charge.
Customers owning one of these models purchased before September 1, 1989 should inspect the mower for leaking gas at every use and not store the mower with the tank more than half full. If a leak is found, these customers should move the mower to an open area and arrange to return their mowers to a Lawn-Boy service dealer for a free tank replacement.
Approximately 160,000
Knobs on latch pin assemblies for an unknown percentage of these cribs may be removed using very little force and the knobs may pose a choking or asphyxiation hazard to children under three years of age. The latch pin assembly consists of a small, moveable knob attached to a shaft which, when pulled outward, allows the crib dropside to be lowered.
Consumers are urged to inspect all Lewis of London brand crib knobs on cribs purchased before 1990 for looseness. If a knob comes off or can be unscrewed easily, consumers should contact the retail store where the crib was purchased or another baby furniture store for assistance in getting a knob replacement.
Lewis of London is not conducting a recall because the company is in bankruptcy.
Approximately 8,000
When pressure is applied, the handrails of the ladders may bend outward, creating a gap between the handrail and the side plate. This gap allows room for fingers or hands to become caught and injured.
Consumers with these ladders should call 1-800-235-0185 to receive replacement parts that will connect the sideplate to the handrails; this will prevent a gap from forming.
Approximately 7,500