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Recalls for Infant and Children’s Products (8-29-08)

by Maricar on August 29th, 2008

There are several recalls and safety alerts for infant and children’s products issued in the past few days by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Some of these pose strangulation and choking hazards. So please look over these products carefully, especially if you have young children in your home.

* Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models.

Two infants have died of strangulation, after being trapped in the metal bars of bassinets made by Simplicity. The (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using convertible these “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets because of the high safety risk.

Simplicity, Inc. has been bought by SFCA Inc., which has refused to recall the products, saying that they are not responsible for products manufactured by Simplicity before the take-over. However, several retailers have issued their own recalls of the bassinets. These stores have also stopped selling the affected models. If you have purchased the recalled products at these stores, contact them to return the bassinet and receive a refund or store credit. You can see the list of stores and recalled model numbers at the CPSC.  

via CPSC here and here

* Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

Name of Product: Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers, sold at baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.

The stroller’s hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers. There have been reports of consumers injuring their fingers on the mechanism.

Description: The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately. Contact Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.regallager.com to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.

via CPSC

* Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Orioxi International Due to Strangulation Hazard

Name of Product: Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets, sold at “Shirt off My Back” retail stores located in Colorado, Wyoming, and Michigan from September 2005 through May 2008 for between $20 and $30.

Hazard: The sweatshirts and jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstring in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

Description: The recalled garments were sold in children’s sizes small, medium and large in the following colors: white, ivory, red, black, navy, brown, green, charcoal, blue, and pink. “BAC” is printed on the sewn-in tag on some of the garments. “Breckenridge”, “Keystone”, “Jackson Hole”, “Vail”, “Steamboat”, and “Mackinac Island” is printed on the front of the garments.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumer can return the garments to the place of purchase for a refund. You can contact the Outfitter Trading Company at (800) 875-4352 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.shirtoffmyback.com

via CPSC

* Wooden Infant Toys Recalled by Habermaass Corp. Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Wooden Puzzles, Infant Rattles, Pacifier Holders, and Stroller Toys, made by Habermaass Corp. Inc., of Skaneateles, N.Y., and sold at specialty toy stores nationwide and at specialty online retailers from January 2002 through August 2008 for between $10 and $35.

Hazard: The wooden rattles, pacifier holders, and stroller toys contain small pieces including glued on mirrors and/or prisms that can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants. The head of the ladybug puzzle pieces also poses a choking hazard.

Description: The puzzles, rattle toys, pacifier holders, and stroller toys are wooden. “HABA” is printed on them. You can see photos and specific descriptions of all the toys involved in this recall at the CPSC.

* Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Taggies™ Strollin’ Along Stroller Activity Bars, distributed by International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., sold at specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.

Description: This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin’ Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12” long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings (800) 445-8347 or at www.intplay.comfor a free replacement toy.

via CPSC

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