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
Wed, 01/25/2012
Euro Asia Imports
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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.
Thu, 12/22/2011
Bugaboo
The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
About 7,000 in the United States and 260 in Canada
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.
For additional information, contact Bugaboo at serviceus@bugaboo.com or at (800) 460-2922 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at http://www.bugaboo.com/non-swiveling-wheels
Four incidents have been reported where the stroller’s swivel wheels locked and the stroller tipped over. In two of these incidents, a baby and a toddler suffered minor injuries.
Tue, 12/20/2011
Naturalizer
The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.
About 6,100 pairs in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.
For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (888) 443-2019 anytime, visit the firm’s website at www.naturalizer.com, or email the firm at NaturalizerDare@BrownShoe.com
The firm has received one report of a consumer in Canada who received a minor leg injury when she fell while wearing the shoes.
Wed, 11/30/2011
Mophie
B& H Photo, Barnes & Noble, InMotion Entertainment, J&R; Music World, Marine Corps Exchange stores, Amazon.com and mophie.com since April 2011 for about $50.
The battery case’s integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
About 6,118
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Mophie for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
For additional information, contact Mophie toll-free at (877) 308-4581 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.mophie.com/exchange
Mophie has received 110 reports of the product becoming warm to the touch, 44 reports of the product deforming and nine reports of minor burns.
Thu, 11/03/2011
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide and online at www.scoutstuff.org from November 2009 through July 2011 for approximately $32.
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) which were incorporated into an industry voluntary standard in 1997, to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
About 5,400
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
For additional information, contact the Boy Scouts of America toll-free at (855) 873-2408 anytime or visit the firm’s website at www.scoutstuff.org
None reported.
Wed, 11/02/2011
Battat
Target and Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
For additional information, contact Battat toll-free at (866) 665-5524 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Battat’s website at www.battatco.com
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
Dutailier Group
Children’s products stores and other baby specialty stores from January 2009 through February 2010 for between $425 and $775.
The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.
About 440 cribs
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Dutailier Group to receive a free repair kit which consists of a new fixed side to replace the drop-side of the crib. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child’s age.
For additional information, contact the Dutailier Group toll-free at (800) 363-9817 on Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m ET, and on Fridays from 8:30 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. ET.
The firm is aware of 16 reports in which the slats on the drop side became detached from the top or bottom of the drop side rails of a crib. No injuries have been reported.
Thu, 10/27/2011
Trek
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide between May 2011 and September 2011 for between $550 and $1,100.
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
About 27,000
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
For additional information, contact Trek at 800-373-4594 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website at www.trekbikes.com
Trek has received four reports of incidents with one injury involving a broken tooth and lip injury.
Tue, 10/25/2011
General Electric
Burners on Rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum (“LP” or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.
About 470
Consumers who are operating the product on LP (propane) gas should stop using the product immediately, turn off the gas supply to the product, and contact GE to schedule a free repair.
For additional information, contact General Electric toll-free at (866) 645-3956 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.geappliances.com/products/recall
GE has received six reports involving explosions in units operating on LP gas, including reports of damage to kitchen cabinets beneath the Rangetop. No fires or injuries have been reported.
