Juvenile Product Recalls

Date

Dec 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Danawares Corp., Caillou 19" Talking Plush in English or French.Look for:
* Packaged in a RED gift box.,
* Permit Que #1740-1102,
* Permit Ont #23L4662

Dates Sold

Problem

The risk of a scratch from an exposed wire where the legs are sewn to the torso may exist.

Remedy

Please return them to:
Danawares Corp.
180 Merizzi Street, St. Laurent, Quebec. H4T 1S4 (Canada)
Tel: (514) 342-5555
Customer Service: ext.117 or 132
Fax: (514) 342-8007
E-mail: info@danawares.com

Date

Dec 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Brigitta's Import Inc., Baby Buzz'r Musical Vibrating Baby Soother.

These have small red, blue and green plastic button coverings over the button posts.

Dates Sold

Pre-Sept. 2001

Problem

The button covers on the first shipment of 10,000 Baby Buzz'rs may come off, thus posing a possible choking hazard.

Remedy

New, stronger button covers that appear on Baby Buzz'rs shipped after September 1, 2001 remedy this concern.

Consumers can return product to the store from which it was purchased.
For questions call: 1-800-263-8117.
E-mail: service@brigittas.com

Date

Dec 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Zibbers Inc., Wiggly Giggler Rattles.

The rattle is a 3-inch long tube with mushroom caps on each end."Wiggly Giggler™" is written on the tube of the rattle.
Only original version is recalled. Rattles with a small number "3" printed on the base of the end cap, are NOT included in this recall.

Dates Sold

Between May 2000 through September 2001 Approx., 10,500 units of the original version were sold in Canada.

Problem

The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Immediately take these toy rattles away from children and contact HandsOnToys at (888) 442-6376 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a replacement toy.

Date

Oct 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Dorel Juvenile Group Canada,

Safety 1st Fold-Up Booster Seat (not for car) model numbers 173, 173A and 173B.

Models 173C and 173D are NOT included in this recall.

Dates Sold

Approx. 200,000 units sold from 1994 through August 1999 accross Canada.

Problem

The top half of the seat insert can separate from the bottom half and a child could fall and be injured.

Remedy

Stop using the seat until you receive and install the free repair kit. This free kit can be order by contacting
Dorel Juvenile Group Customer Service at 1-866-405-8161 or by email:
dorelservice@dorel.com

Date

Oct 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Little Tikes Company, "2-in-1 Snug 'n Secure" swings. The swings are made of plastic and have a blue seat with a red T-shaped restraint front. The model number is 4117-00. Only swings with blue or white buckles are included in this recall.

Dates Sold

December 2000 through September 2001, 14,000 swings were sold in Canada.

Problem

The buckles on the swing can break and the shoulder restraint straps can pull out of the back of the seat, causing young children to fall.

Remedy

Stop using the swings immediately and contact Little Tikes for a replacement:

1-800-815-4820
www.littletikes.com

Date

Aug 2001

Company and Product Recalled

STK International, several toys made in China including:
"2 PC Tambourine Set"
"Bathtime Water Wheel" (NO:368).
"Funny Loco Wind-Up" (NO:883)".
"Pull Back Duck in Boat" (A yellow sticker on boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA")

Dates Sold

September 1999 through May 2001

Problem

The toys can break causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International for a full refund.

CONTACT: Toy Recall Hotline: (800) 536-7855
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys.

Date

Aug 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Cosco Sleigh Style Crib, model number 10-BC04MP (Mountain Pine colour only).

Dates Sold

385 baby cribs sold at Wal-Mart stores in Canada from September 2000 until August 2001

Problem

A wooden cross member located on the ends of the crib could separate, allowing the mattress support to become partially disengaged from the crib.

Remedy

For further details and a free repair kit, consumers are advised to call Dorel Juvenile Group Customer Service at 1-866-405-8161.

Cribs that have been Retrofitted by Cosco since August 2001 are NOT subject to this recall.

Date

July 2001

Company and Product Recalled

High Chairs, Model Names: Prima Pappa, Prima Pappa Roller, Martinelli Pappa 'n' Nanna

The model names are located on the footrest or the seat back. A sticker on the brace connecting the front leg to the back leg reads in part Peg Perego and Italy.

These highchairs have 5 inch (12.5 cm) armrests. Highchairs with 9 inch (23 cm) armrests are not included.

Dates Sold

Models affected were produced between June 1996 - October 1999 and approximately 48,000 were sold in Canada.

Problem

Peg Perego USA has received 51 reports of entrapment when children placed their heads or arms in the space between the armrest and the reclined backrest.

No serious injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers are advised not to use these chairs. Consumers should call Peg Perego Canada toll free 1-800-661-5050 or email at:

info@pegperego.on.ca to receive a replacement armrest that will eliminate the entrapment hazard. Consumers should not return the highchair to the store where it was purchased."

Toronto area consumers should call (905) 839-3371

Date

June 2001

Company and Product Recalled

"Take 2," "Travel Solutions," "Pioneer," "Travelite," and "Pro Sport" 4-in-1 strollers by Century Products Co. Sold for between $100 and $200.

The model names for the recalled strollers can be found on the footrest, the seat pad, the legs of the frame or on a white label on the side locks.

Dates Sold

December 1996 through March 2001

Problem

The strollers unexpectedly collapse or the car seat/carrier adapter can unexpectedly detach. When this happens, an infant or young child inside the stroller or an attached car seat/carrier can fall to the ground and suffer serious injuries.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these strollers and call Century toll-free at (800) 766-9998 anytime to order a free repair kit. Consumers should have their strollers available, as Century will help consumers determine if they have one of the recalled models. Parents should continue to use these carriers as car seats.

Date

May 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Changing tables by Child Craft Industries, of Salem, Ind.

The changing table is made of beech wood and comes in a variety of colours including white, honey oak, natural and cherry finishes. The table measures about 38 inches high by 35 inches wide by 20 inches deep.

There are two labels on one of the rails of the changing table. One label is gold and reads in part "Child Craft Industries" and the other label is stamped in black ink and reads in part "FoppsPedretti, Made in Italy."

Dates Sold

August 1998
through April 2001 for about $150.

Problem

Some changing table joints were not properly glued and can separate, presenting a fall hazard to babies.

Child Craft has received six reports of the changing tables falling apart, including one report of a baby starting to fall from a collapsing table when she was caught by her mother. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled changing tables immediately and call Child Craft at (866) 423-3114 between 8:30a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive information on participating in this recall. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at
www.childcraftind.com

Date

May 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Splash Blast Water Rockets by Spin Master Toys, of Ontario.

The rockets have a transparent blue plastic body with a red soft foam nose and blue or yellow rocket fins. Each rocket comes with a colour-coordinated launcher that attaches to a garden hose. The rocket is powered by water and air. A label on the front of the rocket launcher reads in part, "SPLASH BLAST WATER ROCKET," "CAUTION STAY CLEAR OF ROCKET DURING LAUNCH." Imprinted on the base of the rocket launcher is the month, day and year code that reads MM/DD/YYYY followed by the letters AC. This recall includes rockets manufactured up to March 17, 2001 (03172001AC).

Dates Sold

January 2001 through March 2001 for about $30.

Problem

The rockets, once propelled from launcher, can fly rapidly in unpredictable directions, and can hit and injure children.

Spin Master Toys has received five reports of the rockets striking children, including a report of a child being hit by the rocket in the head.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled water rocket toys immediately and call Spin Master Toys at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a replacement rocket. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at
www.spinmaster.com

Date

Mar 2001

Company and Product Recalled

McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited and McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., are voluntarily recalling the 'Scooter Bug' Under 3 Happy Meal Toy. Approximately 8,275 were distributed in Canada. The toy is about 3 inches long and 2 ½ inches wide. When rolled across the floor, the bug's legs move back and forth. The bug has a yellow face with red antennas, orange feet and a purple body with green spots. The words "Fisher Price" are on the top of the toy. The words "MFG.FOR MCD CORP.CHINA/CHINE" are on the rear of the toy.

Dates Sold

November 2000 through February 2001.

Problem

The bug's antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and return the toy to any McDonald's restaurant for a replacement toy. For more information, Canadian consumers can contact McDonald's head office at 416-443-1000, their local McDonald's restaurant, or visit McDonald's web site at www.mcdonalds.com

Date

Feb 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Tot Rider walkers (model number 14302) by Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, Ill. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on the base of the walker. Model number 14303 are not recalled.

Dates Sold

February 2000 to January 2001

Problem

The cover on the walker's removable music center can break off, allowing small parts to fall from the product, creating a potential choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers can contact Kolcraft toll-free at (800) 453-7673 between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Date

Feb 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Bath Time Pals bath toys by Sassy Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.

The Bath Time Pals bath toy set comes with one squirting frog, two squirting pearls and two squirting fish. In Canada, only the fish were sold.

Dates Sold

February 1999 to December 2000.

Problem

The fish's size, texture, shape and easy compressibility make it possible for an infant to compress the toy and place it in his or her mouth. If the toy reaches the back of the mouth and expands, it may block the child's airway.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these squirting fish away from young children and throw them away. For additional information or to receive replacement squirt toys contact Sassy at (800) 764-8323 or on their website at:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/
01062.html

Date

Jan 2001

Company and Product Recalled

Busy School Bus Model #5527 with Date Codes 91671 thru 91883 only by Playskool. Approximately 720 units sold in Canadan.

Dates Sold

June, 1999 through January, 2001.

Problem

The yellow "awning" piece above the bus door can break loose, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers may contact Playskool at 1-888-510-1561 or visit the firm's web site at www.hasbro.com to get information about how to receive a free, redesigned replacement toy.