Hollie Schultz » Product Recalls http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:41:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Recall: Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets by Dorel Juvenile Group Due to Suffocation Hazard http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/05/15/recall-eddie-bauer-play-yards-with-rocking-bassinets-by-dorel-juvenile-group-due-to-suffocation-hazard/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/05/15/recall-eddie-bauer-play-yards-with-rocking-bassinets-by-dorel-juvenile-group-due-to-suffocation-hazard/#comments Fri, 15 May 2009 20:24:24 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=2416 recall_playardlgThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Dorel Juvenile Group Inc, announced a voluntary recall of about 76,000 Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

The play yard’s rocking bassinet attachment can tilt even when secured by straps in the non-rocking mode or can stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode, causing an infant to roll to the corner or side of the bassinet. The infant can then become wedged in the corner or pressed against the side or bottom of the bassinet, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation.

The firm and CPSC have received 10 reports of infants rolling to one side, including 6 that had their faces pressed against the side or the bottom of the bassinet. One child reportedly was turning purple and was out of breath when discovered. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway portable play yards. The convertible play yard has a bassinet and changing station feature. A mobile with three teddy bears was also sold with the play yard. Models included in the recall are 05046 (all units) and 05044 units manufactured before December 1, 2008. Different models were sold in Canada. Model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard. Manufacture dates are printed in the YY/MM/DD format.

The recalled items were sold at Target, Sears, and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and Internet retailers from January 2008 through May 2009 for about $150. Consumers should immediately stop using the bassinet attachment of the play yard and contact Dorel Juvenile Group for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product. Consumers can continue using the play yard.

For additional information, contact Dorel Juvenile Group toll-free at (888) 233-4903 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.djgusa.com.

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CPSC has received 31 incident reports of slats breaking, including two reports of children becoming entrapped in the gap created by the broken slat on the crib models identified below. In 10 of these incidents, consumers reported that their child broke the slat while in the crib. There was one report of minor injuries (bumps and abrasions.)

This recall involves 7 models of Jardine wooden cribs with the date codes identified below. Cribs with other date codes are not affected by this recall. The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard.

Additional Recalled Jardine Cribs

Model # Description Date Code Between
0102B00 Drop-side Natural Olympia Single 9/2005-1/2007
0102E00 Drop-side Dark Pine Olympia Single 9/2005-1/2008
0302P00 Black Olympia Lifetime 11/2005-5/2008
0302C00 White Olympia Lifetime 6/2006-12/2006
0312D00 Americana Pecan 4-in-1 5/2006-11/2007
0308L00 Antique Walnut Capri 4-in-1 12/2005-11/2007
0108C00 Drop-side White Capri Single 8/2006-11/2007

The recalled cribs were sold at KidsWorld, Geoffrey Stores, Toys “R” Us, and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, and at babiesrus.com, from September 2005 through April 2009 for between $220 and $330.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Jardine to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib. Jardine will provide consumers with detailed instructions for purchasing cribs in retail stores and online.

For additional information, contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.jardinecribrecall.com/

]]> http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/30/recall-jardine-recalls-96000-more-cribs-due-to-entrapment-and-strangulation-hazards/feed/ 0 Recall: Simplicity Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/07/recall-simplicity-play-yards-due-to-fall-and-entrapment-hazards/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/07/recall-simplicity-play-yards-due-to-fall-and-entrapment-hazards/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:21:48 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=2132 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Simplicity Inc., today announced a voluntary recall of about 25,000 Simplicity Travel Tender Play Yards. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table and mobile features. The play yards bear the “Simplicity” logo. The model numbers are 5500DRM, 5500WDS, 5500FEL, 5501FEL, 5502MON, 5520PRO, 5550HAN, 5700MAN, and 5750MIR. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.  The recalled play yards were sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Kohls.com from March 2005 through January 2009 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the play yards and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the following retailers:

  • Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J. Call toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
  • Babies R Us, of Wayne, N.J. Call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday ET or visit the firm’s Web site at www.babiesrus.com
  • Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Call (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.target.com
  • Kohl’s Department Stores, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. Call toll-free at (866) 887-8884 between 7a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kohls.comsimplicity
    • ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/07/recall-simplicity-play-yards-due-to-fall-and-entrapment-hazards/feed/ 0     Recall: Evenflo Envision™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/02/recall-evenflo-envision%e2%84%a2-high-chairs-due-to-fall-and-choking-hazards/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/02/recall-evenflo-envision%e2%84%a2-high-chairs-due-to-fall-and-choking-hazards/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:53:16 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=2075 envisionThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo, today announced a voluntary recall of about 643,000 Evenflo Envision High Chairs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    Hazard: Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.

    Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 320 reports of seatbacks detaching or reclining unexpectedly, resulting in 19 reports of bumps and bruises to the head and 35 reports of other injuries including abrasions, pinches and bruises. Evenflo has also received 13 reports of recline fasteners and screws falling out of the high chair, resulting in one incident in which a fastener and/or screws were found in a child’s hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.

    Description: The recall involves all Evenflo Envision™ high chairs, including model numbers: 2891321, 2891321A, 2891333, 2891351, 2891351A, 2891365, 2891375, 2891403, 2891403A, 2891466, 2891466A, 2891478, 2891536, 2891536A, 2891573, 2891586, 2892351 and 2892351A. The model number can be found on a white label on the seatback. “Evenflo” and “Envision” are printed on the front of the tray. 

    The recalled Envision high chairs were sold at Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, K-Mart and Burlington Coat Factory from December 2002 through April 2006 for between $80 and $110.

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.  Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.evenflo.com.

    ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/02/recall-evenflo-envision%e2%84%a2-high-chairs-due-to-fall-and-choking-hazards/feed/ 0     Recall: Evenflo Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/02/recall-evenflo-majestic-high-chairs-due-to-fall-and-choking-hazards/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/02/recall-evenflo-majestic-high-chairs-due-to-fall-and-choking-hazards/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:37:42 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=2066 majesticEvenflo Expands Recall of Majestic(tm) High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo, today announced a voluntary recall of 90,000 more (95,000 were recalled in December 2008) Majestic High Chairs. Consumers should stop using recalled
    products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    Hazard: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.

    For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 16 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, resulting in five reports of bumps and bruises to the head and five reports of other injuries including bruises and abrasions.
    For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 145 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including one incident in which a cap and/or screws were found in a child’s hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.

    These high chairs were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys”R”Us, Babies”R”Us, Walmart.com, and Burlington Coat Factory from January 2007 through March 2009 for between $80 and $110.
     

     

    The expanded recall involves Evenflo Majestic(tm) high chairs, model numbers: 3001395, 3001395A, 3001604, 3001700, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, 3001756, 3001821A, 3001840A, 3001845, 30011848, 3001852, 3001932, 3002719 and 3003845 manufactured between January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008. The model number and date of manufacture are located on a white label/sticker on the seatback. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the front of the tray. Models showing a year of manufacture of 2009 in red ink are not included in the recall.
     

     

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
    Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Evenflo’s Web site at www.evenflo.com.
    ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/04/02/recall-evenflo-majestic-high-chairs-due-to-fall-and-choking-hazards/feed/ 0     Recall: Fisher-Price 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/03/24/recall-fisher-price-3-in-1-high-chairs-due-to-fall-hazard/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/03/24/recall-fisher-price-3-in-1-high-chairs-due-to-fall-hazard/#comments Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:34:57 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=1962 fprecall2The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher Price, today announced a voluntary recall of the Fisher-Price 3-in-1 High Chairs. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    This recall involves the 3-in-1 High Chair to Booster™, which converts from a high chair to a toddler booster seat. It includes a removable tray, height adjustment and folds for storage. The product number (P5369) is printed on the side of the seat, on a label on the seat pad, and on the product’s packaging.

    About 24,000 Fisher-Price 3-in-1 High Chairs have been recalled because the seat can fall backwards from the high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.

    The firm has received one report of a seat back detaching and child falling out, resulting in a skull fracture.

    These high chairs were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through March 2009 for about $100.

    Consumers should stop using the recalled high chairs immediately and contact Fisher-Price for instructions and a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.service.mattel.com

    ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/03/24/recall-fisher-price-3-in-1-high-chairs-due-to-fall-hazard/feed/ 0     Recall: Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/03/11/recall-infantino-recalls-infant-toys-due-to-choking-hazard/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/03/11/recall-infantino-recalls-infant-toys-due-to-choking-hazard/#comments Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:29:07 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=1810 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall 184,000 Infantino infant toys because the toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a free replacement toy or product.

    The firm has received 45 reports of the metallic fabric detaching from the toys. No injuries have been reported.

    The recalled infant toys and their model numbers are listed below:

    Name of Toy Model Number
    Infantino Lil’ Chef Set 158-201 and 558-201
    Infantino Activity Stacker 158-202
    Infantino Tag Along Chime Trio 150-3092

    For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at 888-808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.infantino.com.

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    ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/03/11/recall-infantino-recalls-infant-toys-due-to-choking-hazard/feed/ 0     Recall: Evenflo Children’s Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/02/18/recall-evenflo-childrens-activity-centers-due-to-fall-hazard/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/02/18/recall-evenflo-childrens-activity-centers-due-to-fall-hazard/#comments Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:12:10 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=1224 Recall:  Evenflo Children’s Activity Centers Due to Fall Hazard

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Evenflo, announced a voluntary recall of about 213,000 Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun stationary activity centers.

    The recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer Triple Fun stationary activity centers made between October 2006 and December 2008. The model number is 6231711. Stage 3 position involves converting the product into an activity table. No other ExerSaucer models use end caps and, therefore, no other models are included in this recall.

    Evenflo has received 11 reports of dislodged end caps which resulted in nine minor injuries, including bumps and bruises. Evenflo has also received a report of a dislodged end cap that resulted in a child suffering a broken collarbone in Canada.

    Consumers should immediately stop using the activity table in Stage 3 and contact Evenflo to receive a free replacement end cap. The product may continue to be used in Stages 1 and 2 without changes.

    Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.exersaucertriplefun.com

    ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/02/18/recall-evenflo-childrens-activity-centers-due-to-fall-hazard/feed/ 0     Recall: Playhouse Disney “Handy Manny” Toy Tool Sets http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/02/13/recall-playhouse-disney-handy-manny-toy-tool-sets/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/02/13/recall-playhouse-disney-handy-manny-toy-tool-sets/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:31:52 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=1174 Recall:  Playhouse Disney “Handy Manny” Toy Tool Sets

    Disney Store Recalls Toy Tool Sets Due to Choking Hazard

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    The recalled Playhouse Disney “Handy Manny” Tool Set is a plastic, eight-piece toy set that includes a tool

    box, hammer, saw, pliers, wrench, tape measure and two screwdrivers. The name “Handy Manny” is embossed on one side of the tool box. The UPC (#405144100614 or #422147400633) can be located on the product’s packaging.

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to any Disney Store for a full refund.Sold exclusively at: The Disney Store nationwide from October 2007 through January 2009 for about $15.

    For additional information, contact the Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.DisneyStore.com

    ]]>     http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/02/13/recall-playhouse-disney-handy-manny-toy-tool-sets/feed/ 0     Recall: Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/01/15/recall-fisher-price-recalls-simplicitys-rainforest-portable-play-yards-due-to-fall-and-entrapment-hazards/ http://www.hollieschultz.com/blog/2009/01/15/recall-fisher-price-recalls-simplicitys-rainforest-portable-play-yards-due-to-fall-and-entrapment-hazards/#comments Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:24:03 +0000 admin http://www.babygizmo.com/blogs/?p=1040
    Fisher-Price Recalls Simplicity’s Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards Units: About 200,000

    Manufacturer: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa.

    (Note: Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. have not responded to CPSC’s request to recall these products nor have they been responsive to consumer complaints recently received.)

    Hazard: One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

    Incidents/Injuries: Due to Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc. being unresponsive to consumers via their Hotline and Web site, a significant number of complaints were recently reported. There have been at least 1,350 reports of one or more rails collapsing. There were numerous reports of children receiving bumps and bruises when the side rail collapsed. There were five reports of injuries which included a broken nose, a broken wrist, a mild concussion, a cut to the hand which required stitches, and a chipped tooth.

    Description: The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table, and mobile features. The products have a Rainforest™ patterned fabric, Rainforest themed artwork and bear the “Fisher-Price” logo. The Simplicity Inc. model numbers are 5310 RNF, 5310RNFC, and 5310RNFW. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

    Sold at: Retailers and specialty children’s stores nationwide from January 2007 through January 2009 for about $100.

    Manufactured in: China

    Remedy: Consumers should stop using the play yards immediately. Although it did not manufacture or sell the play yards, Fisher-Price has voluntarily agreed to assist consumers who own the products. Consumers who own one of the recalled play yards with the Fisher-Price logo should contact Fisher-Price to obtain assistance to replace their play yards.

    Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit the Web site at http://www.service.mattel.com


     
     

     

     

     

    Name of Product: Rainforest™ Portable Play Yards manufactured by Simplicity Inc. and SFCA Inc.

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