Friday, March 30, 2012

Toy Truck Gifts with Purchase Recalled by Happy Shirts Due to Fire Hazard

Name of Product: Toy truck gifts with boy's t-shirts
Units: About 9,000
Importer/Distributor: Happy Shirts, of Honolulu, Hawaii
Hazard: Connections in the toy trucks battery compartment can smolder or catch the trucks on fire, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Happy Shirts has received one report of a toy truck catching fire and three reports of toy trucks smoldering when batteries were inserted. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Big Movers Super Car toy trucks that were gifts with the purchase of Big Movers t-shirts. The 4-inch long blue trucks have oversized tires and a flashing light on top and were sold with a yellow, red and blue logo on the hood. The navy t-shirts were sold in boys' sizes S, M and L.
Sold exclusively at: Kohl's stores nationwide and www.Kohls.com between February 2012 and March 2012 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy trucks from children and remove the battery. Consumers can contact Happy Shirts for instructions on returning the truck for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Happy Shirts toll-free at (855) 354-2779 between noon and 8 p.m. PT (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HT) Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.happyshirts.com


Picture of recalled toy truck in package





Picture of t-shirt sold with recalled toy truck as a gift
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Toy Truck Gifts with Purchase Recalled by Happy Shirts Due to Fire Hazard

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items


Name of product: Push ‘N Snap Cabinet Locks
Units: About 900,000
Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Hazard: Young children can disengage the cabinet locks, allowing access to cabinet contents and posing the risk of injury, due to dangerous or unsafe items.
Incidents/Injuries: DJG has received 200 reports of locks that did not adequately secure the cabinet, including reports of damaged locks. Of the reported incidents, the firm is aware of 140 children between the ages of 9 months and 5 years who were able to disengage the locks and gain access to the cabinet’s contents. In three of the reported incidents, the children who gained access swallowed or handled dishwashing detergent, window cleaner or oven cleaner, and were treated, observed and released from emergency treatment centers.
Description: This recall involves Safety 1st Push ‘N Snap cabinet locks with model numbers 48391 and 48442. The model numbers are printed on the back of the product and on packaging. The locks are used to secure cabinets with two straps that wrap around the knobs or handles on a cabinet door. When the product is in the “lock” position, a green triangle is shown through a window on the device. The Safety 1st logo is embossed on the front of the lock. Locks manufactured between January 2004 and November 2010 are included in the recall. The date of manufacture is embossed on the back. The arrow on the date wheel points to the month and the numbers of either side of arrow represent the year of manufacture.
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond, and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from January 2004 through February 2012 for between $2 and $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled locks from cabinets and contact DJG for a free replacement Push ‘N Snap lock with model numbers HS158 or HS159. When removing the recalled locks, consumers are urged to immediately store dangerous items out of reach of children.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DJG toll-free at (866) 762-3212 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at www.djgusa.com
Picture of recalled Cabinet Lock package    Picture of recalled Cabinet Lock date wheel


Safety 1st Cabinet Locks Recalled Due to Lock Failure; Children Can Gain Unintended Access to Dangerous Items

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Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

Name of product: Ceiling Fans
Units: About 7,000
Importer: Westinghouse Lighting Corp., of Philadelphia, Pa.
Hazard: The two 60-watt light bulbs included with the ceiling fans exceed the fan�s maximum wattage, which can cause the ceiling fans to overheat or fail. This poses fire and shock hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The following Westinghouse Lighting ceiling fans with 24, 30 and 42-inch diameter blades are included in this recall. �Westinghouse� is printed on the fan�s ceiling canopy. The item number is printed on the fan�s motor housing.
Item NumberDescriptionPhoto
7224324-inch ceiling fan
gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit
6 blades (black/graphite color)
Picture of recalled ceiling fan item number 72243
7863124-inch ceiling fan
chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit
6 blades (dark wood/beech color)
Picture of recalled ceiling fan item number 78631
7224530-inch ceiling fan
espresso finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (espresso/dark cherry color)
Picture of recalled ceiling fan item number 72245
7876330-inch ceiling fan
chrome finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (dark wood/beech color)
Picture of recalled ceiling fan item number 78763
7876442-inch ceiling fan
gun metal finish with opal-frosted light kit
3 blades (black/graphite color)
Picture of recalled ceiling fan item number 78764
Sold by: Home improvement and hardware stores, home centers and electrical product suppliers nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from January 2011 through January 2012 for between $135 and $150.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling fans and contact Westinghouse Lighting for two free replacement 40-watt light bulbs.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Westinghouse Lighting toll-free at (888) 417-6222 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm�s website at www.westinghouselighting.com


Ceiling Fans Recalled by Westinghouse Lighting Due to Shock and Fire Hazards

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