Juvenile Product Recalls

Kids II Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumpers with Plastic Clamp, Model 6753

For full release and picture:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06051.html

Dec 2005

Advantage Publishers Group, Amazing Baby TM children's books: Amazing Baby Look and Play, Amazing Baby Touch and Play, and Rattle, Rattle.

CPSC: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/ prhtml06/06054.html

Dec 2005

International Playthings Inc.: Flexitoys Monster Vehicle assortment (six models of plastic, 14 cm long, toy vehicles).

CPSC: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/ prhtml06/06034.html

Dec 2005

International Playthings Inc.: Vikingtoys® Super Chubbies (10 inch sedan with figures)

CPSC: http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/ prhtml06/06033.html

Nov 2005

Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers by Sycamore Kids Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo.

CPSC: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/ 06030.html

Sept 2005

Dorel Distribution Canada

Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles

Involves Safety 1st Torch Red Corvette®, model 50504/50504A, Safety 1st Yellow Race Car Corvette®, model 50505/50505A and Kid Trax Fire Engine, model 50506/50506A.

For details, see:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/
06018.html

Sept 2005

Pottery Barn Kids

"Spindle" cribs

Involves model number 4825402 which comes in three different colours (white, blue, and pink).

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05260.html

Aug 2005

Storkcraft Manufacturing Inc.

Toy Boxes

For the full text of the press release with a color photo, see:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05248.html

Aug 2005

Caroline Flower Baby Sandals, (SKU number 140002069, Sizes 1-8).

The name "Gymboree" is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.

For the full text of the press release with a color photo, see:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05242.html

July 2005

"Toddler Walker Wagon"

For full release and picture:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05230.html

Consumer Contact: Call Radio Flyer Inc. toll-free at (800) 621-7613 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the company's Web site at www.radioflyer.com or e-mail Radio Flyer Inc. at 12repair@radioflyer.com

July 2005

Blankets & Beyond

Multipurpose baby blankets

For Canadian release:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
July2005/14/c1647.html

Approximately 1,600 blankets were sold across Canada at Loblaws, Zehrs, No Frills, Maxi, Fortinos, Atlantic Superstores and Real Canadian Superstores throughout March, April, May and June 2005.

Although there have been no reported incidents, the decorative stitching on the edge of some of these multipurpose baby blankets can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn, posing a strangulation hazard to babies and young children.

Consumers who have this blanket should stop using it immediately and return it as soon as possible at one of the previously mentioned stores for a full refund. Blankets & Beyond immediately pulled the unsold items off sale.

For further information about this product recall, please contact Mrs. Diane Goulet at (514) 381-1711 - Monday to Friday - 9h00 a.m. to 5h00 p.m. (EDT), dianegoulet@total.net

July 2005

Graco Duo Tandem Stroller and Graco MetroLite Stroller by Graco Children's Products Inc.

For full release and picture:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05221.html

For Canadian release and list of affected lot numbers, see:
http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
July2005/08/c0074.html

About 15,750 Duo Tandem and about 3,880 MetroLite strollers were sold between 1994 and 2002.

These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.

Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom- designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller's frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.

For further information: Elfe Juvenile Products, the Canadian distributor for Graco Children's Products in Canada,
1-800-667-8184, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.graco.net/e/default.asp

July 2005

Cameron Toy Chest by Pottery Barn Kids of San Francisco, Calif.

For full release and picture:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05211.html

Approximately 25 of the Pottery Barn Kids "Cameron" toy chests, that are under recall in the US, were sold in Canada at two Pottery Barn Kids stores in Toronto.

A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands.

Replacement kits for the "Cameron" toy chest lid support will be available for Canadian customers. Customers may call 1-800-699-0449, or visit the Pottery Barn Kids Web site for more information.

NB. The "Chesapeake" outdoor trunk, noted on the Pottery Barn Kids Web site recall page, was not sold in Canada.

June 2005

Children's folding chairs by Summit Marketing International LLC and Michaels Stores, Inc.

For full release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
June2005/10/c0702.html

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05181.html

Sold from September 2002 through May 2005.
There were 1,421 units sold in Canada at Michaels stores.

The safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse. Children's fingers can become entrapped posing a pinch hazard resulting in severe lacerations and amputations to children's fingers.

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Summit for instructions on how to receive a repair kit to replace the locking pin. Consumers should call Summit toll free at (866) 270 - 6275 (between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. [EST] Monday through Friday).

June 2005

Children's Fishing Kits by Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division, of Columbia, S.C.

www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05199.html

Approximately 2,268 of the Shakespeare branded children's fishing kits were sold in Canada, between 2003 and 2005, at various small sporting goods dealers. Of the ten kits being recalled in the US, only the "Shark Kit" and the "Dolphin Kit" were sold to Canada.

The paint on the rods of these fishing kits contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing kits and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit.
The Shakespeare toll-free number, 1-866-466-0559, is accessible from Canada (8:00 to 17:00 EST), but only English service is provided.

May 2005

Children's Folding Chair by Atico International USA Inc.

For full press release:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05163.html

A total of 8622 chairs were shipped to Katz Pharmacy Group Canada Ltd., Ontario (Aug. 1, 2002) and London Drugs Ltd., British Columbia (July 10, 2003).

The chair can collapse and result in pinching, cutting or finger tip amputations.

Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs.

The Atico toll-free number is accessible from Canada: 1-877-546-4835.

May 2005

Sears Baby brand multipurpose chenille baby blanket and a coral fleece baby by Sears Canada Inc.

For full press release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
May2005/06/c5744.html

Sold at Sears department stores throughout March and April, 2005.

The fibers from blankets can come out easily with a gentle pull creating a possible choking hazard for children under age three.

Consumers should stop using it immediately and return it as soon as possible to a Sears department store for a full refund.

April 2005

Mini Beads & Balls, Twists & Turns Toy (Abacus Toy) by Sears Canada and Samko® Sales Ltd.

The Mini Beads abacus toy is made up of 10 coloured beads on plastic coated wires that twist and turn on a wooden base measuring approximately 2 x 4 inches. The UPC item number for the toy is 070616008059.

For full press release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
April2005/22/c9226.html

It was sold in selected Sears department stores between Fall 2004 and Spring 2005 for $2.99.

It has been found that the lead content in the paint on the yellow ball is not within industry standard, posing a possible health hazard to youngchildren.

Consumers should take the toy away from young children immediately and return it to a Sears department store for a full refund.

April 2005

"My First Crayon-Ball" and "My First Crayon-Ball Activity Set" products by The Baja Products Inc.

For full release:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05153.html

Sold in Canada at Linens N Things. They received one shipment of 528 units in July 2004. All of the product has been sold.

The small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the product and this can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Consumers can call the Baja Products Inc. toll-free number at: 1-800-556-3674.

April 2005

Children's Fishing Poles by W.C. Bradley/ZEBCO Holdings Inc.

The fishing poles feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants® are Spongebob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the Cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®.
"ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch 'Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have "Rocket Power" written on the rod. Products purchased between August 2001 and March 2005 are subject to this recall. Products purchased after April 1, 2005 with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not subject to this recall.

For full release:
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05155.html

A total of 62,516 units of 9 different products were sold in Canada between 2002 and 2005. Canadian retailers include Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart Canada, Toys R Us Canada, 4 Star Outdoor Products, and various small fishing dealers.

The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Call Zebco at 1-800-444-5581 Ext. 6217 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm CT) Monday through Friday for information regarding a replacement of this product or go online to:
www.Zebco.com/recall

March 2005

Graco Children's Products and Elfe Juvenile Products of Montréal.

Toddler Beds.

The toddler beds are white plastic and steel with opening between the slats in the guard rails and footboard. The beds were sold under the names "Cozy Toddler Bed", "Glow-in-the-Dark Toddler Bed", and "Classic Toddler Bed". There is a label on the guard rail or leg containing one of the following model numbers; 8824, 8828 or 8833 with a serial number and the manufacturer's address.

For full release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
March2005/28/c9072.html

25,985 units were sold in Canada at juvenile product and department stores nationwide from February 1994 through March 2001.

A child's arm, leg or foot can become entrapped between the slats in the guard rails or footboard. This can result in broken bones, sprains & other injuries to young children.

Consumers should remove the guard rails from the recalled Graco toddler beds immediately and call Elfe Juvenile Products, the Canadian distributor for Graco Children's Products in Canada at 800-667-8184 to receive a free retrofit kit. The kit includes custom designed mesh coverings that must be attached to the guard rails and footboard to prevent entrapment. The mesh coverings will be available in 6 to 8 weeks.

March 2005

Sold exclusively at Sears under the Sears Baby brand label.

Toddler boys top/pant set.

The top was offered in light blue and in red with a plastic fire truck appliqué/image on the front together with blue jeans for toddler boys 16 to 30 pounds. The item number located on the care tag on the neck of the top is 46539.

For full release;
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
March2005/01/c9824.html

Unknown

The plastic fire truck image on the front of the top may break off in pieces creating a potential choking hazard.

Customers who purchased the top/pant set should return the top as soon as possible to their nearest Sears retail store for a full refund.

Sears Canada has immediately pulled the item off sale and will be posting signs in all of its retail stores to advise customers of this safety notice.

March 2005

Sold at Michaels stores (supplied by Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.)

Metal charms.

The recalled charms were sold as decorations for greeting cards and gift bags but were also used to make necklaces and bracelets.

The charms are mostly silver-colour, made in China and sold in packages of two to 12 pieces.

For full release:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/
April2005/06/c2971.html

88,000 of the charms had been sold between July 2002 and February 2005 exclusively at Michaels craft stores in Canada.

They contain high levels of lead which may be harmful if mouthed by children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

Consumers are urged to take the charms from children and contact the company at 800-873-5506 or e-mail
charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com to receive a refund. The Canadian recall is being handled by Hirschberg.

Feb 2005

Trampolines and "FunRing" Trampoline enclosures by Jumpking Inc.® of Mesquite, Texas. Jumpking Inc. and the US CPSC have announced the recall of roughly 1 million 14-foot and 15-foot trampolines sold from July 1999 through February 2004 and approximately 296,000 "Fun Ring" enclosures sold separately or with the Jumpking trampolines from July 2001 through December 2003. Welds on the frames of the trampolines can break during use resulting in falls and possible injuries. The mounting brackets of the "FunRing" enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.

For full release;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05092.html

Approximately 110,000 trampolines and 9,000 "Fun Ring" enclosures were sold in Canada at Walmart, Sam's Club, and Tomko Sports from July 1999 through December 2003.

Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries.
Additionally, the mounting brackets of the FunRing enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.

Consumers should stop using the trampolines and/or the enclosures, and contact Jumpking to receive free repair kits.
To order the repair kits or for more information, contact Offspring Recreational Products Inc. toll-free at (877) 746-5867 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the company's Web site at
www.offspringenterprises.com

Feb 2005

Playtex Hip Hammock (cloth baby carrier/sling, Model number 05300) by Playtex Limited of Mississauga, Ontario.

The recall was also conducted in the US in conjunction with the CPSC. Two other products included in this recall were not sold in Canada.
For full CPSC release and picture;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05117.html

Approximately 250 units have been sold to consumers in Canada.

The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

Stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.

Consumers should contact Playtex Products Inc., at (800) 522-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the carrier for a free replacement.

Feb 2005

Winnie the Pooh Plate Set with plastic fork and spoon by Giftco Inc.
Fork has white plastic prongs and a blue & white checkered pattern on the handle with an image of Tigger.

For full release and picture;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05540.html

288 of these items were sold in British Columbia.

The plastic fork prongs in the plate set can break posing a choking hazard to young children.

Stop using the fork immediately. Return just the fork or the entire plate set to Giftco for a full refund or consumers can just throw the fork away. For more information, call Giftco at 888-448-6728 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

Jan 2005

Step2® Toddler Swing™ model numbers 7336KR and 733604 by The Step 2 Co., of Ohio.
For full release and picture;
www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/
05077.html

An unknown number of these swings were sold in Canada.

The product has been recalled due to a falling hazard. The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.

Consumers can contact the company at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site www.step2.com for information on how to receive a free replacement 5-point harness and swing support straps.