Thu, 02/16/2012
International Playthings
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The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards to children.
About 31,000
Consumer should take the recalled toys away from children immediately and contact International Playthings to receive a free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at recall@intplay.com
The firm has received one report of a toy breaking into small pieces. No injuries have been reported.
Tue, 01/31/2012
Specialized
Authorized Specialized retailers nationwide from June 2011 through November 2011 for between $1,250 to $2,000.
The brake component housed within the bicycle’s carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
About 460 (About 14,200 were recalled in September 2011)
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s website at www.specialized.com
None
Thu, 01/26/2012
BJ’s Wholesale
BJ’s Wholesale Clubs from July 2011 through December 2011 for about $15.
The flashlights can heat up, smoke or melt when turned on, posing fire and burn hazards.
About 41,000
Consumers should immediately stop using all of the flashlights and return them to any BJ’s Wholesale Club for a full refund. Consumers should properly dispose of the batteries before returning the flashlights to the store.
For additional information, contact BJ’s at 800-BJS-CLUB between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.ET Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, or visit the company’s website at www.bjs.com/contact. BJ’s is contacting its customers directly.
BJ’s has received two reports of incidents with the flashlights, including one unit overheating and one unit burning and making a loud noise. One minor injury to a consumer’s hand has been reported.
Wed, 01/25/2012
Euro Asia Imports
The recalled bicycle handlebars can break while the user is riding the bike, resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard.
About 2,000 in the United States and 70 in Canada
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars.
For additional information, contact Euro Asia Imports toll-free at (888) 662-1814 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.euroasiaimports.com
Two incidents of the handlebars breaking have been reported, including one involving a fall and a cut to the rider’s leg.
Tue, 01/24/2012
Lee Carter
Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from June 2000 through October 2011 for between $12 and $14 per pack.
The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
About 7,000 packs
Consumers should immediately take the recalled action figures away from children and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
For additional information, consumers should call Lee Carter Co. collect at (415) 824-2004 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.leecartercompany.com
None reported
Various Mexican specialty craft stores nationwide from February 2001 through October 2011 for about $4.
The rattle’s handle is small enough to fit into a child’s throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
About 25,000
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from infants and return them to Lee Carter Co. for a full refund or credit towards a replacement product.
Wed, 01/18/2012
Giant Bicycle
The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders.
About 900
Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork.
For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.giant-bicycles.com
Wed, 01/11/2012
Chariot Carriers
Specialty bicycle stores nationwide and on various websites from December 2005 through August 2010 for between $400 and $925 for Chariot bicycle trailers and from October 2002 through August 2011 for between $40 and $70 for bicycle trailer conversion kits.
The bicycle trailer’s hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle. This poses an injury hazard to children in the bicycle trailer.
About 44,000 bicycle trailers and 70,000 bicycle trailer conversion kits
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits and contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit which the consumer can install.
For more information, contact Chariot Carriers at (800) 262-8651 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.chariotcarriers.com
The firm has received 24 incident reports worldwide, three of which occurred in the United States, involving the bicycle trailers and the conversion kits. No injuries have been reported.
Fri, 01/06/2012
Triple Eight Distribution
Bicycle and sports stores and other retailers nationwide and online from August 2006 through November 2011 for about $40.
Product testing demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.
About 30,400
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Triple Eight for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Triple Eight toll free at (888) 548-8518 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.triple8.com
Thu, 01/05/2012
Elegant Gifts Mart
The yellow surface paint on the metal frame of the children’s chairs and stools contains excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.
About 1,600 chairs and 1,300 stools
Consumers should immediately take the recalled tables and folding chairs away from children and return them to any 1 to Seven store in Puerto Rico or contact Elegant Gifts Mart for a full refund.
For additional information, in Puerto Rico call 1 to Seven at (787) 290-5625 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET, or call Elegant Gifts Mart collect at (323) 698-6805 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
