FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext.1191 Release #95-030 IMAGINARIUM RECALLS TOY "FUN MUSIC CENTER" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Imaginarium of Walnut Creek, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 500 fun music center toys. The toy was identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif. CPSC testing found that the toy contained small parts that present a potential choking hazards to young children. The multicolored toy is battery operated and consists of a keyboard with eight keys, three drum heads, one cymbal, two bells, and two drumsticks. The toy has a decal labeled "FUN MUSIC CENTER." The toy is 11 inches long, eight inches wide, and eight inches high. The toy is packaged in a cardboard container labeled in part, "FUN MUSIC CENTER...No. 1062...MADE IN CHINA." The toy was imported from China and sold nationwide from February 1994 to November 1994 at Imaginarium retail stores for $22.95. The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Imaginarium at (800) 765-8697 or write the company at 1600 Riviera Avenue, Suite 280, Walnut Creek, C.A. 94596. Neither CPSC nor Imaginarium is aware of any injuries involving this toy; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Imaginarium, Toy Fun Music Center, Small Parts, Recall 1,46 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Robin Diamond (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219 Release # 95-031 CPSC AND BICYCLE COMPANIES RECALL SEAT POSTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing investigation of injuries associated with mountain bikes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the following three companies are announcing the recall or retrofit of about 186,700 mountain bike seat posts. The seat posts have clamp bolts under the seat which may break or fracture, depending on the make and model, resulting in loss of bicycle control and serious injury to the rider. Since the summer of 1994, the companies and CPSC have received at least 25 reported incidents of seat post breakage, resulting in 17 claimed injuries. The following companies are participating in this recall: DISTRIBUTION COMPANY MAKE/MODEL DATES PROBLEM Specialized Polygon PM-215 8/93-11/94 Cracking or Bicycle Delta DP127; 130,000 units fracturing Components & DP510 of the seat post Morgan clamp bolt. Hill, Calif. 800-214-1468 Cannondale Polygon PM-215 1994;1994 1/2; Cracking or Corp. George- 1995 models fracturing town, Conn. 42, 753 units of the seat 800-BIKEUSA post clamp bolt. Fisher Bicycle Polygon PM-215 8/93-12/93 Cracking or A Divison of on Advance & 14,000 of seat post the Trek Bi- Rangitoto - Gary clamp bolts. cycle Corp. Fisher models Waterloo, Wis. 800-879-8735 CPSC and the companies urge consumers to stop using bicycles that have these model seat posts and immediately contact the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. Owners of recalled seat posts will receive instructions to take their bikes to the place of purchase for a FREE repair and replacment seat post clamp bolt assembly. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call 301-504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Bicycle Companies, Mt. Bikes, Weak Seat Posts, Recall 51,117 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Robin Diamond (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219 Release # 95-032 CPSC & BIKE COMPANIES RECALL SUSPENSION FORKS WASHINGTON, D.C. - As part of its ongoing investigation of injuries associated with mountain biking, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the following four companies are announcing the companies' voluntary recall of about 21,000 mountain bike suspension forks. The forks, which connect the front wheel to the main frame of a mountain bike, may crack, break, or separate, in various locations, depending on the make and model. With a broken suspension fork, riders can lose control of the bike, fall, and seriously injure themselves. Since the summer of 1994, CPSC has received at least 25 reports of bike accidents from suspension forks that broke, cracked, or separated, resulting in 8 injuries. The following companies are participating in this recall: DISTRIBUTION COMPANY MAKE/MODEL DATES PROBLEM Marzocchi XC50,XC51,XC250, 1992-1993 Fork Suspension XC400, XC500 7,000 sold crowns may Ctr.Valencia, break or (800) 227-5579 fracture. Girvin Inc. Fastrax forks 5/93-12/93 Loss of Woonsocket, on Proflex 2,239 sold steering R.I. Arcadia 454/554 from (800)447-3824 adhesive in fork crown and steer tube. Specialized Future Shock 9/91-11/93 Stanchion Bicycle FS 12,500 sold tubes Components separate Morgan Hill, from fork Calif. crown. (800) 214-1468 Answer Manitou 2 & 7/92-12/92 Fork Products Inc. M Sport 1,000 sold crowns Valencia, Calif. crack or (800) 423-0273 break. CPSC and the companies urge consumers to stop using bicycles that have these suspension forks immediately and contact the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. Owners of recalled suspension forks will receive instructions for repairing or replacing the forks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Bike Companies, Mt. Bikes, Weak Suspension Forks, Recall 122,190 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Ken Giles (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-033 CPSC & TECH MART RECALL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today the voluntary recall of Christmas lights imported by Tech Mart Inc. of Houston, Texas. The lights, which may present a fire hazard, were distributed between October 24, 1994, through November 14, 1994, in wholesale and retail stores in Illinois, Georgia, Minnesota, Tennessee, Texas, and Maryland. The 30,000 Christmas lights included in this recall have no fuse protection and contain inadequate wiring, which could result in a fire. The lights can be identified by the following labeling on its box: 1. 35 MINIATURE LIGHTS - " Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 2. 50 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 3 Way Flasher - "For indoor and outdoor use, pre tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 3. 100 MINIATURE LIGHTS - 5 Way Flasher - "For indoor use, pre-tested, guaranteed to light, full size set, Juego De Luces De Navidad" Made in China 4. 140 CHASING LIGHTS - "Juego De Luces De Navidad" - Made in China The lights were sold for about $1.00 at the following wholesale and retail stores: Dollar Wholesale, Kennesaw, Ga.; Just Ninety-nine cents, Chicago, Ill.; Dollar King, Minneapolis, Minn.; Dollar Haven, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Starco, Beaumont, Texas; E-Z Trade Mart, Houston, Texas; and Dollar Place, Rockville, Md. While Tech Mart Inc. has received no reports of injuries with these lights to date, consumers who own the Christmas lights should stop using them immediately and return them to the place where they were purchased for a full refund. Further questions concerning the recall should be directed to Tech Mart Inc. at (800) 288-3189. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services a cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Tech Mart, Christmas Lights, Fire Hazard, Recall 194,248 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-034 BIG SAVE INTERNATIONAL CORP. RECALLS TOY "PLAY TOOL TRUCK" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Big Save International Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 toy trucks. The toy truck was identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif. CPSC testing found that the toy contained small parts that present a potential choking hazards to young children. The multicolored plastic truck is approximately 8 inches long with a removable drive and passenger seat set. The truck is equipped with a plastic hammer, screw driver, and wrench and plastic screws, bolts, and nails. A decal on each side of the truck reads, "Play Tool Truck." The underside of the truck is embossed with "No. 3009" and "Made in China." The truck is packaged in a cardboard container labeled in part, "... Educational Play Tool Truck... NO. 3009... MADE IN CHINA." The toy was imported from China and sold in Indiana and Alabama from August 1994 to November 1994 at independent toy and retail stores for $3.95. The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Big Save International Corp. at (800) 347-9494 or write the company at 3575 S. Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, C.A. 90058. Neither CPSC nor Big Save International Corp. is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Big Save Intern'l, Toy Truck, Small Parts, Recall 252,300 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-035 THE BERTON COMPANY RECALLS INFANT TOY "ROLL-BACK TOY" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Berton Company of Commerce, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 roll-back toys. The toy was identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif. CPSC testing found that the toy contained small parts that present a potential choking hazards to young children. The roll-back toy is a multi-colored plastic wheel with a weighted plastic bear suspended on a rubber band axle within. The bear pivots and swings as the ball is rolled forward, causing the rubber band axle to twist and force the ball to roll back once forward motion stops. The toy is packaged in clear plastic with a cardboard header labeled in part, "Kidentails Roll-back Toy...Item No. K2539...MADE IN CHINA." The toy was imported from China and sold nationwide from December 1992 to November 1994 at Walgreen, Ralphs, Longs, Luckys, Food 4 Less, and other independent toy retail stores for $3.69. The toy should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call The Berton Company toll-free from Arizona, Colorado, California, and Nevada at (800) 227-0522 or write the company at 7101 East Slauson Avenue, Commerce, CA. 90040-9971. Neither CPSC nor The Berton Company is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Berton Company, Roll-Back Toy, Small Parts, Recall 304.353 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Ken Giles (301) 504-0580 ext. 1184 Release #95-036 CPSC AND WARING RECALL ELECTRONIC "DUALIT-PLUS" TOASTERS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Waring Products of New Hartford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 "Dualit-Plus" electronic toasters that present a possible fire hazard. To date, Waring has received six reports that toasters turned on by themselves after interruptions in the electrical power. Two of these reported instances involved singeing or scorching of areas adjacent to the toasters. No fires or injuries have been reported. The recalled two-slice and four-slice Dualit-Plus electronic toasters, manufactured in England by Dualit Ltd., were imported by Waring Products for distribution in the United States. The toasters were sold nationwide through Williams-Sonoma catalogs and retail stores from October 1993 through September 1994. A small number were also sold at the Waring Products retail outlet in New Hartford. The two-slice model, which sold for $215, has both the following numbers on its baseplate located on the bottom of the toaster: "CTS2E/DOM and 11EA36." The four-slice model, which sold for $299, has both the following numbers on its baseplate: "CTS4E/DOM and 11EA42." The units involved bear serial numbers between 310 and 408, which also can be found on the baseplate. Waring is recalling only Dualit-Plus electronic toasters (those with the letter "E" as the fifth digit of the model number); Dualit toasters with manually operated timers that do not have the letter "E" in the model number are not included in this recall. Consumers who own a recalled Dualit-Plus electronic toaster should immediately unplug the toaster and call Waring toll-free at (800) 831-3960. Waring will send toaster owners a package in which to ship the toaster back to Waring free-of-charge. Waring will arrange to have the toasters picked up at the owner's convenience. Toaster owners can opt to either have the toaster repaired or receive a refund. Consumers who choose to have the toaster repaired will receive a $25 Williams-Sonoma gift certificate from Waring. Customers who purchased the toaster through the Williams-Sonoma catalog have been notified by mail about this recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc..gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Waring Products, Toaster, Fire Hazard, Recall 357,417 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Robin Diamond (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219 Release # 95-038 CPSC, BASELINE DESIGN RECALL BEAN BAG CHAIR FOLLOWING DEATH WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baseline Design Division of Crain Industries Inc. of Fort Smith, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million bean bag chairs sold nationwide in retail stores from 1990 through 1994. Young children and toddlers can suffocate from inhaling the small pellets of foam filling, if they unzip the bean bag chair. On September 11, 1994, a 19-month-old toddler of Unionville, Mo., reportedly unzipped the bean bag chair, crawled inside, and suffocated from inhaling the foam filling pellets. Baseline received one other report of a 2 1/2-year-old girl from El Paso, Texas, who survived after inhaling and ingesting the foam pellets, when her older brother reportedly zipped the bean bag chair closed with the child inside. The recalled chairs sold for about $20.00 at stores such as Walmart, Kmart, Lillian Vernon, and Target. The bean bag, which is meant for adult use, comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and fabrics. Consumers should stop using these chairs and keep them away from young children. Consumers who find the manufacturer Base Line Design printed on the label of their bean bag chair should call (800) 649-8558 for instructions on returning the bean bag chair free-of-charge to Base Line Design to have the hazard eliminated by retrofitting the chair. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call 301-504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Baseline Design, Bean Bag Chairs, Suffocation Haz,. Recall 421,466 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-039 HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS RECALL CHILDREN'S BOOK, "CHRISTMAS IN THE MANGER" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HarperCollins Publishers, New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 46,500 copies of the children's book, "CHRISTMAS IN THE MANGER," by Nola Buck and Felicia Bond. The book, which is for small children, depicts the Christmas nativity story and incorporates textured surfaces on each picture page. The page showing the Three Wise Men is decorated with three, colored, plastic, artificial, jewels pasted to the page. The plastic jewels may separate during use and are small parts, which present a potentially serious risk of being aspirated into a small child's lungs. The publisher reported to CPSC when they learned of two instances where the artificial jewels became detached. Neither the firm nor CPSC is aware of any injuries involving the book. The recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The book measures approximately 6 inches by 6 1/2 inches and incorporates seven heavy paper pages plus the cover held together by a white, plastic, spiral binding. The front of the book bears the title, "CHRISTMAS IN THE MANGER," along with the names of the author and illustrator and shows the manger scene, while the back of the book reads, "HarperFestival A Division of HarperCollins Publishers *** Manufactured in China." The books were sold by Walden Books, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers nationwide from September to November 15, 1994, for about $9.95. The books should immediately be taken away from young children and returned to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. For more information on this recall, call HarperCollins at (800) 538-8856, or the CPSC at (800) 638-CPSC. The firm may correct and continue to distribute their inventory of the same books by substituting paper for the plastic jewels. The corrected books would not be subject to this recall action. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call 301-504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Harpercollins Publ., Children's Book, Choking Haz,. 470,527 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-037 KID DIMENSION INC. RECALLS "LITTLEST PET SHOP TEA SET" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kid Dimension, a subsidiary of Hasbro Inc. of Pawtucket, R.I., is voluntarily recalling about 42,000 of its "Littlest Pet Shop Tea Sets." Kid Dimensions estimates that fewer than 4,000 tea sets, which sold for about $10, have already been purchased by consumers. None of the other "Littlest Pet Shop " series toys are involved in this recall. Small plastic animal figures attached to the teapot and the sugar bowl are removable and present a potentially serious choking hazard to young children. Because the product does not meet CPSC's small parts regulations, the tea set is a banned hazardous substance under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and may not be sold. The toy was identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance operation at the port in Long Beach, Calif. The toy tea set is about two-thirds the normal size and made of colored plastic, including pink, blue, purple, and red. The set includes a teapot with lid, serving tray, sugar bowl and lid, creamer, 4 cups, 4 saucers, and 4 spoons. Small plastic animal figures are permanently attached to the cups and creamer in the set. The tea set is packaged in a cardboard carton labeled in part, "Littlest Pet Shop Tea Set featuring adorable Hangimal characters *** No. 27310 *** 1994 Kid Dimension Inc., a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, RI ***." The company is changing the product so that the parts in question will be removed. The modified product package will feature a starburst label that reads, "Contains No Small Parts." The tea sets, imported from China, were distributed nationwide from July through November 1994 to retail stores including Toys "R" Us, Army Exchange Stores, Jamesway, Meijers, and F A O Schwarz. Neither the company nor CPSC is aware of any complaints or injuries involving the tea set. Consumers are urged to not give this toy as a gift to children under 3 years of age and to immediately take the tea set away from any children under 3 who may have the set. The tea sets should be returned to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. For more information on this recall, call Kid Dimension Inc. at (800) 683-5847 or CPSC at (800) 638-CPSC. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Kid Dimension, Tea Set, Choking Hazard, Recall 531,593 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1994 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-040 SMALL WORLD TOYS RECALLS TWO TOY NECKLACES WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Small World Toys of Culver City, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 toy necklaces. The toys were identified during a joint CPSC and U.S. Customs surveillance at the port of Long Beach, Calif. CPSC testing found that the toy necklaces contained small parts that present potential choking hazards to young children. The unlabeled toy necklaces were sold individually from cardboard display containers at retail toy stores. The first toy necklace, Item #8008, is a 20-inch plastic beaded necklace with 14 various colored shaped hearts, telephones, airplanes, rabbits, and other similar items attached. The necklaces were sold from a display container labeled, in part, " 3 in 1 Mini Charmy Jewels *** Made in China." The second toy necklace, Item #48901, is a 18-inch plastic beaded necklace consisting of 14 various colored elongated circular beads each placed between four oval shaped glow-in-the-dark beads. The necklaces were sold from a display container labeled in part, " Glow in the Dark Jewelry ***." The toy necklaces were imported from China and sold nationwide from November 1993 to November 1994 at Imaginarium stores and approximately 200 other retail stores for 40 cents. Imaginarium stores sold only the glow-in-the-dark necklace, item #48901. The toy necklaces should be taken away from children under 3 years of age immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 or write the company at P.O. Box 3620, Culver City, CA. 90231-3620. Neither CPSC nor Small World Toys is aware of any injuries involving these toys; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the headset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/01/94 Small World, Toy Necklaces, Small Parts, Recall 597,651 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Robin Diamond December 21, 1994 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219 Release # 95-044 12/21/94 Target Stores Recall Inflatable Snoope Christmas Toys 656,703 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 48,000 "Inflatable Snoopy Plastic Christmas" children's toys. Target received one report of a child who was found with the inflator plug, detached from the Snoopy toy, in the child's mouth. While no injury resulted, the inflator plug, if removed from the toy, presents a potential choking hazard to young children. The toys, sold inflated, come in the following three styles, all of which include a ringing ball inside the inflatable, plastic form: (1) a green, plastic, miniature punching bag with the Snoopy character dressed as Santa; (2) a round, red, plastic ball with the Snoopy character dressed as Santa going down a chimney; (3) and a rattle-shaped plastic toy in green with Snoopy, a snowflake, and Woodstock, or in blue with Woodstock and Snoopy in front of a wreath. Target Stores sold the toys nationwide from October 1994 to December 1994 for $1.99. The toys should be taken away from young children immediately and returned to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information about this recall, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 or write Target Stores at 33 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392 Attention Quality Assurance, CC 13-B. Neither CPSC nor Target Stores is aware of any injuries involving this toy; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information onCPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301)504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell December 19, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-045 12/19/94 AMSCAN Recall Bracelet, Necklace Party Favor Toys 706,763 Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Amscan Inc. of Harrison, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 party favors bracelets (six in a pack), model number 39231, and 24,000 party favors necklaces (five in a pack), model number 39116. CPSC testing found that the beads can come off the bracelets and necklaces, which could result in young children inhaling the beads into their lungs. To date, neither Amscan nor CPSC has received reports of accidents or injuries associated with the bracelets or necklaces. The six bracelets each have 10 red, yellow, purple, green, and orange shaped hearts that are separated by 10 small white beads. The hearts and beads are strung together on a white elastic cord, which makes the bracelets easy to slip on-and-off a young child's wrist. The five necklaces each have two alternating colored beads, pink and white, green and yellow, red and white, blue and red, and pink and green, which are strung together on a white thread and are also easy for young children to slip on-and-off. Amscan distributed the recalled bracelets, which sold for $3.00 per package, from January 1993 through August 1994. The recalled necklaces, which sold for $2.00 per package, were distributed from January 1990 through November 1994. Both bracelets and necklaces were sold nationwide at Party City, Party Fair, and Zam's stores. Consumers can identify the plastic blister packages in which the bracelets were sold by the labeling which reads, in part, "PARTY FAVORS, BABIOLES DE FETES, 6 Bracelets. . . AMSCAN Harrison, NY 10528. . . Made in China." Consumers can identify the necklace plastic blister packages which read, in part, "PARTY FAVORS, BABIOLES DE FETES, 5 NECKLACES-Colliers. . . AMSCAN Inc., . . . Made in China." Consumers should take the bracelets and necklaces away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund. Consumers with any questions can call Amscan Inc. at (800) 284-4333 for more information. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800)638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles December 19, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-046 12/19/94 Division Sales Recall Santa Candle Holders 767,807 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Division Sales Inc. of Itasca, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 10,332 Santa Claus Candle Holders, Item 66539, which sold at retail stores for $1.00. The paint used on the Santa Claus Candle Holders, which is flammable, can ignite if the candle flame inside the holder flares up, if flames reach the paint through vent holes in the holder, or if the paint is exposed to an outside source of flame. The flames from the paint can then ignite nearby objects. The Santa Claus Candle Holders, made of a ceramic material, stand 5 1/2 inches tall. The candle holder has an opening in the back of the metal cup for a wax candle. The Santa figure holding a lantern is predominantly red and white. The figure has two star shaped openings in the back and four star shaped holes in front. The candle holders have a label on the bottom, which reads, "MADE IN CHINA." Consumers who have the Santa Claus Candle Holder should discontinue use of the product and return it to the retail store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call the Division Sales toll-free at (800) 621-8134. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathleen Begala December 19, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1193 Release # 95-047 12/19/94 Kidpower Recalls Cars in "ZAP ZAP RACETRACK" Sets 810,855 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidpower Inc. of Brentwood, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling and replacing cars in about 18,000 "Zap Zap Racetrack" car sets. Kidpower reported to CPSC that the manufacturer misassembled or failed to assemble some of the cars in the sets. Wheels and other small components on the cars present a potential choking hazard to young children. Neither CPSC nor Kidpower is aware of any injuries involving this toy; this recall is conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The toy contains two curve tracks, one start ramp section, two GT race cars, four flagpoles, and labels. While the race cars come constructed, consumers must assemble the racetrack before use. The toy was sold nationwide from January to December 1994 through Fingerhut catalogue sales, Toys-R-Us, and other retailers for about $20.00. The toy cars should be taken away from young children immediately. For replacement instructions, consumers can contact Kidpower at (800) 545-7529 Ext. 230, or write the company at 8005 Church Street East, Brentwood, TN 37027. Fingerhut will directly notify each of their customers by providing instructions for replacing the toy cars. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell December 19, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-048 12/19/94 M. Pressner & Co. Recall Toy Necklace 858,901 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), M. Pressner & Co. Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 toy necklaces (12 in a bag), model number 8847, with small bead parts. CPSC testing found that the beads can come off the necklaces, which could result in young children inhaling the beads into their lungs. To date, neither M. Pressner nor CPSC has received reports of accidents or injuries associated with the necklaces. The 12 necklaces each have one large pink heart, 18 pink, green, orange, and yellow smaller heart shapes that are separated by 19 alternating black beads. The hearts and beads are strung together on a white elastic cord, which makes the necklaces easy to slip on-and-off. M. Pressner distributed the recalled necklaces from July 1992 through June 1994. The necklaces, which cost under $1, were sold in the eastern part of the United States at Party Warehouse, 99 Cent Stores, and the Center of Town stores. Consumers should take the necklaces away from young children immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund. Consumers with any questions can call M. Pressner at (800) 451-3592 for more information. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell December 21, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-050 12/21/94 Jade Express Inc. Recall Baby Rattle Sets 904,957 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jade Express Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling a total of about 80,000 three piece and six piece "Hello Baby" toy rattle sets imported from China. During CPSC testing, the rattles separated into small parts (small balls and small plastic fragments) when dropped, presenting a choking hazard to babies and young children. The three-piece set, item #8003, which contains a plastic telephone, bird, and trumpet rattle, comes in assorted colors. Jade Express packaged the set in a cardboard box with an oval front cellophane window. The six-piece set, item #8006, contains the same three rattles as the three piece set, plus a rolling cage toy, a four ball rolling rattle, and a set of plastic keys. This set also comes in a cardboard box with an oval front cellophane window. Labels on the cartons of both sets read, "HELLO BABY AND BABY RATTLE...MADE IN CHINA." Jade Express distributed the three and six piece rattle sets, which sold for about $5 and $10 respectively, to chain, discount, and toy stores between October 1993 and August 1994 in Southern California, Texas, Iowa, Illinois, and Florida. Consumers are urged to take the rattles away from babies and young children immediately and return them to the stores where purchased for a full refund. Consumer who have questions about this recall can contact Jade Express Inc. at (213) 622-0922 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST. Neither CPSC nor Jade Express Inc. are aware of any injuries involving these rattles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. A CPSC representative discovered the potentially hazardous rattles during an inspection of another toy importer in Miami, Fla. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathleen Begala December 21, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1193 Release # 95-051 12/21/94 CPSC and Krups Announce Action on Espresso Makers 959,1007 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Krups North America Inc. of Closter, N.J., is voluntarily offering stickers and corrected operating instructions for about 1,472,000 model number 963 Espresso/Cappuccino Machines. While these coffee machines were distributed to retail stores nationwide from 1985 through 1992, some of the machines may still be on sale. To date, Krups has received 57 reports of the carafes on the coffee machines shattering, injuring 15 people. Consumers should note that the letters "min" on the filter holder locking mechanism do not refer to the strength of the coffee, but rather to the position of the filter holder. If the filter holder is set far to the left of "min," steam pressure may build up with enough force to cause the holder to fly out of the coffee machine. This can happen when the filter holder is moved while the machine is in operation. If the filter holder falls down, it can hit the glass carafe, causing the glass to shatter. Flying pieces of metal, glass, plastic, coffee grinds and hot coffee can cause serious cuts or burns to people standing nearby. Consumers should rotate the filter holder to the "max" position and call Krups at (800) 526-5377 to receive a sticker to put over the "min max" position and revised instructions on how to properly use the machine. Krups is offering a $5 rebate good for any Krups products to consumers who request the sticker and instructions. Krups espresso/cappuccino machines manufactures after 1992, which are marked "Lock," are not involved in this recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles December 21, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-052 12/21/94 The Wild Goode Co. Recall Science Kit with Fire Hazard 1010,1055 Washington, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Wild Goose Company of Salt Lake City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 5,100 "Professor Wacko's Exothermic Exuberance" chemistry kits. The chemistry kits, marketed for children ages 10 and older, demonstrate how heat and fire are generated through a chemical reaction. The kit contains (2) two-ounce bottles of glycerine and potassium permanganate. The bottles are identical, except for their labels and contents. If after use, a child or adult inadvertently switches the bottle caps, causing small portions of the chemicals to mix, an unexpected fire may result. CPSC is aware of at least two house fires that reportedly resulted from the above scenario. In addition, the kit does not have adequate warnings and directions for safe use. Exothermic Exuberance kits, manufactured by Wild Goose and also distributed by Carson-Dellosa Publishing of Greensboro, N.C., sold for about $6.00 each at school supply stores and at Natural Wonders stores nationwide from September 1993 through February 1994. Consumers should discontinue using The Professor Wacko's Exothermic Exuberance kits immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers can also contact the Wild Goose Company at (800) 373-1498 for instructions on returning the product by mail for a full refund including postage. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Robin Diamond December 23, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219 Release # 95-053 CPSC, RUBBERMAID RECALL CHILDREN'S WHALE, DINOSAUR HAMPERS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Rubbermaid Incorporated of Wooster, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling two similarly-constructed children's hampers, the Li'l Roughneck Humphrey the Dinosaur Hamper (item #2792) and the Li'l Roughneck Bubbles the Whale Hamper (item #2793). Very small children who crawl into the hampers can lodge their heads in the hollow tail of the whale hamper or the head of the dinosaur hamper. Rubbermaid received one report of a 14-month-old child whose head became lodged in the tail of the whale hamper and one report of a 10-month-old child whose head became lodged in the head of the dinosaur hamper. Although neither child was seriously injured, Rubbermaid is undertaking this recall to prevent possible injury. Humphrey the Dinosaur Hamper, shaped like a dinosaur, is made of jade green plastic. Bubbles the Whale Hamper, shaped like a whale, is made of blue plastic. Both products,which come with removable lids, measure approximately 30 inches in length and 19 inches in height. About 150,000 whale and dinosaur hampers were sold nationwide beginning in 1993. Consumers should discontinue use of these products and call Rubbermaid at (800) 786-5588 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, for information on how to receive a shipping carton to return the product for a full refund of $30. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800)638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call 301-504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/23/94, Rubbermaid, Children's Whale, Dinosaur Hampers, Entrapment 1057,1102 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles December 23, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-054 CPSC, TARGET STORES RECALL DECORATED CHRISTMAS PACIFIERS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Target Stores of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 15,500 two-pack, decorated Christmas pacifiers. Target received one report of a nipple separating from the plastic shield of one of the decorated pacifiers. While no injury resulted, the nipple, if separated, presents a possible serious choking hazard to young children. The pacifiers, packed two to a carton, have a small red rigid handle assembly and a standard-sized, curved, white plastic shield decorated with either Christmas Reindeer, Santas, Elves, or Snowmen. Each pacifier pattern is packaged separately, two pacifiers blister-packed on a red and white card decorated with a reindeer wearing a santa suit labeled, "DECORATED PACIFIERS." Target Stores sold the pacifiers from October 1994 to December 1994 for $1.25. Consumers should immediately discontinue use of the pacifiers and return the pacifiers to the nearest Target store for a full refund. For information about this recall, call CPSC at (800) 638-2772 or write Target Stores at 33 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392 Attention Quality Assurance, CC 13-B. Neither CPSC nor Target Stores is aware of any injuries involving this pacifier; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301)504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 12/23/94, Target, Christmas Pacifiers, choking, recall 1106,1152 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles December 23, 1994(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-055 FAY'S DRUG STORE ANNOUNCES RECALL OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fay's Drug Stores of Liverpool, N.Y., is recalling imported Christmas light sets called, "Spirit of Christmas" 200 Super Brite Lights. The light's fuses in the plug could short circuit, possibly causing a fire. Fay's received one report of the lights blowing a house fuse. In addition, the electrical plug partially burned, when the lights were plugged in an extension cord. Consumers can identify the "Spirit of Christmas" 200 Super Brite Lights by the item number on the back of the box "W 74C2195 Made in China" or by the UL number E-48723 listed on the red tag on the cord of the lights. These lights may have been sold by other retailers under a different name. The lights were sold between November 14 and December 21, 1994. No other lights sold by Fay's are involved in this recall. Fay's stores are located in the states of New York, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Consumers who own the Spirit of Christmas lights should stop using the lights immediately and return them to the place of purchase for either a refund or a replacement. The lights sold for approximately $13.99 each. Consumers with any questions can call Fay's at (315) 451-8000, Ext 2294. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. ##### 12/23/94, Fay's Drug Store, Christmas lights, fuses short circuit fire 1157,1200. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 3, 1995 CONTACT: Kathleen Begala (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1193 Release # 95-056 CPSC AND BABY TREND ANNOUNCE CRIB/PLAYPEN RECALL WASHINGTON, D.C. --In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Baby Trend Inc. of Pomona, Calif., is voluntarily recalling all portable crib/playpens sold under the brand names, Home and Roam and Baby Express. CPSC determined that the crib/playpens can collapse if the products are not completely locked into place. There have been two deaths and two more reports of babies found not breathing (who were revived) associated with these products. The crib/playpen can appear to be set up properly even if the top rails are not fully locked. If the crib/playpen is not set up so that each top rail is securely locked in position, a baby can be caught by the neck and strangle (see illustration - page 2). The crib/playpens, which are available in a variety of colors and fabrics, come in three sizes - 40 inches by 40 inches, 40 inches by 28 inches, and 31 inches by 41 inches. The words "Home and Roam" or "Baby Express" and "Baby Trend" appear on two of the four top rails. About 100,000 crib/playpens, priced from $60 to $130, were sold nationwide from 1992 to 1994 by several different retailers, including Price Costco and Kmart. Baby Trend is recalling ALL Home and Roam and Baby Express crib/playpens, regardless of the purchase date or warning labels. Consumers should call Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 234-1879 to have their top rail locks replaced free-of-charge. Baby Trend will pay the postage. The new lock is designed to prevent the collapsing risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/03/95 Baby Trend Inc., Crib/Playpen, Collapsing Haz., Recall 1205,1252 Statement of Chairman Ann Brown Changes to Child-Resistant Packaging Test Protocols 1257,1321 January 5, 1995 I have today voted to issue a final rule to require changes to the child-resistant packaging test protocols under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. These changes are intended to make closures more "senior-friendly," while still maintaining their child-resistant features. I voted for the rule because I am convinced it will increase protection against poisoning for children under age 5. If adults leave caps off because they are too difficult to use, we do not achieve the purposes of child-resistant packaging. If the caps are easy to use, they are more likely to be used properly. This new rule will make caps easier to use, adults will use them as intended, and the result will be that children will less frequently have access to drugs or household products that can harm them. Today's rule is a gift to American families, especially to older persons and those of any age who have been frustrated by the difficulty of opening and using child-resistant caps on medicine or most household products. It is a gift of life and safety, a gift which will allow persons of all ages to help protect innocent children against accidental poisoning. This rule change will save children's lives. It will realize more effectively than ever the goal of the original Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The staff recommended that this rule change apply to all pharmaceutical and household products that are required to be in child-resistant packaging. Child-resistant packaging is or soon will be available for almost all of these products. However, manufacturers of household products packaged in metal and aerosol cans made the case, convincingly, in my view, that they may require additional time to convert to packaging that meets the new protocol. Although there is a temporary 6-month enforcement exemption provision in the rule, I made a motion to give manufacturers of products in these two categories of packaging a special one-year enforcement exemption, if they needed it, beyond the effective date which applied to all other packaging. I believed that this was a fair and appropriate response to legitimate industry concerns, while still adhering to our goal of increasing protection for children as quickly as reasonably possible. However, given the importance of moving to more senior-friendly packaging, I supported Commissioner Gall's motion to cover all products except those that must use metal or aerosol containers. I encourage these manufacturers to move forward. We will revisit this issue. I have fully considered industry concerns about the rule, including its potential costs. But, I believe the staff has fully and completely answered the questions which have been raised about the proposed test protocol and about the technical feasibility, practicability, and appropriateness of child-resistant packaging. The new test requirements are fair and reasonable. Adoption of this new rule will likely spur competition to develop new innovative designs that will meet the demand for easy-to-use child-resistant packaging. More effective child-resistant packaging will reduce injuries and deaths from poisonings; in so doing it will save on the cost of medical expenses and reduce health care costs. This accomplishment, of which the Commission can be proud, will enhance the lives of all Americans. Statement of Commissioner Mary Sheila Gall on Final Rule to Require Changes to Child-Resistant Packaging Test Protocols January 5, 1995 Today I have voted to adopt a limited version of the senior friendly protocol revision of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) as proposed by the staff. The Commission's decision limits the scope of this rulemaking to closures that are technically feasible, practicable and appropriate, which is to say, closures that will be commercially available by the effective date of this regulation. I am pleased that the Chairman has joined me in support of this action. The vote reflects a common sense approach to government regulation. Industry has indicated without exception their support for the concept of senior friendly child-resistant packaging. Their representatives have expressed well-founded concerns that where packaging has not, and in some cases may not be developed and marketed, regulatory coverage is not justified. I agree. This is why I moved to limit coverage to closures for which this finding can be made. Furthermore, the record indicates that a significant factor contributing to ingestion by children is the difficulty consumers have in opening current child-resistant packaging. By requiring the use of senior friendly (easy open) packaging that maintains its child-resistance, more consumers will use this packaging appropriately. This will reduce accidental ingestions by children and as a result reduce their risk of serious personal injury or illness. This is the primary goal of the PPPA. Today's action is consistent with that purpose. 01/05/95 Child-Resistant Packaging, Poison Prevention, Vote 1323,1357 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dennis Kacoyanis (301)504-0626 Ext.1346 January 10, 1995 Release # 95-058 GOLDEN GATE FIREWORKS, BETHANY SALES CO. AGREE TO PAY CPSC CIVIL PENALTIES WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that it has accepted $10,000 civil penalty settlements from Golden Gate Fireworks Inc. of San Francisco, Calif., and Bethany Sales Company Inc. of Bethany, Ill., both importers and distributors of fireworks devices. CPSC alleges that between April 1992 and April 1993 Golden Gate illegally imported 15,570 units of fireworks for sale that failed to comply with CPSC's fireworks regulations. CPSC also alleges that between May 1991 and April 1994 Bethany imported 5,842,124 units of fireworks for sale that failed to comply the agency's fireworks regulations. In 1994, CPSC collected about $400,000 in penalties under the civil penalty provision of theFederal Hazardous Substances Act from importers of hazardous toys and fireworks devices. With the help of the U.S. Customs Service, CPSC seized approximately 500,000 toys and 20,250,000 retail fireworks units as they were imported into the United States. Golden Gate and Bethany deny CPSC's allegations. The settlement agreements do not constitute a determination by CPSC or an admission by Golden Gate or Bethany that either company violated the agency's fireworks regulations. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 1995 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release #95-059 Manufacturers Alert Playgrounds to Remove Animal Swings Washington, D.C. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and a group of seven playground equipment manufacturers together have launched an effort to get potentially dangerous, heavy metal and molded plastic "animal" swings removed from playgrounds. The swings, which were installed from 1951 to 1991, were involved in the 1985 death of a 2-year-old in California and the 1994 death of a 6-year-old in Pennsylvania. These children were struck on the head as they walked near the swings. CPSC also has reports of 42 children who suffered head injuries after being struck by these swings. The injuries included skull fractures, concussion and brain damage, serious lacerations and contusions, and one child who lost sight in an eye. About 10,000 of the 30 to 80-pound swings were installed at parks, schools, and daycare centers nationwide. An undetermined number are still in use. The swings, which are made of cast aluminum or molded plastic, are painted to look like horses, zebras, pelicans, ducks, turtles, seals, rockets, and other figures. They were manufactured by BCI Burke, Blue Valley Industries, Game Time, Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, PCA, Playworld Systems, Quality Industries, and a number of companies that are no longer in business. BCI Burke's lightweight "Hobby Horse" swings are not included in this removal effort. The following seven manufacturers of the heavy animal swings are each offering incentive plans to parks, schools and daycare centers to replace the swings: 1) BCI Burke, Fond du Lac, Wis. 800-356-2070 2) Blue Valley Industries, Mexico, Penn. 717-436-8266 3) Game Time, Fort Payne, Ala. 800-377-2561 4) Miracle Recreation Equipment Company, Monett, Mo. 800-523-4202 5) PCA, St. Louis, Mo. 800-727-8180 6) Playworld Systems, New Berlin, Penn. 800-233-8404 7) Quality Industries, Hillsdale, Mich. 800-766-9458 Consumers who know of playgrounds with these animal swings should call their local school boards or park offices and the swing manufacturers for immediate removal of the swings. The National School Supply and Equipment Association (NSSEA) is assisting CPSC and the seven manufacturers in this effort. Together, they will contact school boards, parks, and daycare centers across the country to urge immediate removal of these animal swings. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/12/95 Playground Manuf., Animal Swings, Head Injuries, Replacement 1409,1475 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Ken Giles January 17, 1995(301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release #95-061 Twenty-One Deaths Prompt Warning 01/17/95 CPSC ISSUES NEW GUIDELINES ON SOCCER GOAL SAFETY 1479,1535 Washington, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today issuednew safety guidelines to prevent movable soccer goals from tipping over and crushingchildren who climb on them or hang from the crossbar. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "We want kids to have fun, be active, and playsoccer with goals that are safely anchored into the ground. Soccer organizations, schools andrecreation departments should adopt these voluntary guidelines to save lives and preventinjuries." The new CPSC guidelines address the design, use, storage, and set-up of movable soccergoals, which have been responsible for at least 21 deaths and hundreds of injuries since 1979. Most of these deaths and injuries occurred with unanchored homemade goals including those assembled by high school shop classes and community businesses. In one case an 8-year-old child was fatally injured when the movable soccer goal he was climbing tipped over and struck him on the head. In another case, a 20-year-old man diedfrom massive head trauma when he pulled a goal down on himself while attempting to do chin-ups. Another incident involved a 9-year-old who was fatally injured when a goal was tipped over by a gust of wind. In addition to fatal accidents, soccer goal-related incidents account for approximately 120 emergency-room treated injuries each year. All goals, whether homemade or manufactured, should be properly secured to the ground to avoid accidents associated with tipover. CPSC developed the safety guidelines taking into consideration the rules and regulations of national and international soccer associations. CPSC is working with manufacturers, soccer coaches, school officials, and others to distribute the new guidelines. For a copy of the CPSC "Guidelines for Movable Soccer Goal Safety," send a postcard to CPSC, Washington, D.C. 20207. Free warning labels, additional copies of the CPSC guidelines, and information about anchoring devices are available from the Coalition to Promote Soccer Goal Safety at the Soccer Industry Council of America, 200 Castlewood Drive, North Palm Beach, FL 33408. Coalition representatives can be contacted by calling (800) 527-7510, (800) 243-0533, (800) 334-4625, or (800) 531-4252. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 1995 CONTACT: Kate Premo (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187 Release # 95-062 CPSC AND SINGER ANNOUNCE RECALL OF STRAINER BASKETS FROM ELECTRIC JUICERS WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Singer Sewing Company of Edison, N.J., is recalling strainer baskets on about 767,000 of its "Juice Giant Electric Juicers," models 774 and 774B. The strainer baskets on these models can break apart while in use, causing the juicer's plastic upper cover to also break. Broken parts of the strainer basket and plastic cover may explode from the juicer, possibly injuring people nearby. The recalled juicers, imported from China, sold in retail stores nationwide from October 1991 to December 1993 for about $60. To date, there have been 24 reports of the model 774 strainer basket breaking apart, resulting in at least 17 injuries. Consumers should stop using the juicer models 774 and 774B immediately and call Singer at (800) 877-7391 to request a free replacement basket. Consumers must supply Singer with their name, address, product model number, either model 774 or model 774B, which is identified on the bottom of the unit. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15, 000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release recall information via Internet gopher services at CPSC.gov or report product hazards to info@CPSC.gov. #### 01/19/95 Singer Sewing Co., Juicer, Exploding Haz., Recall 1537,1577 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 19, 1995 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-063 CPSC, DOLLAR TREE STORES ANNOUNCE WOODEN TOY TRUCK RECALL WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dollar Tree Stores Inc., of Norfolk, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 178,000 wooden construction and educational toy trucks, imported from China. CPSC testing found that the toys contained small figurines and truck pieces, which broke off during impact and tension testing. These small parts present a choking hazard to young children. The nine different styles of painted and natural wood trucks involved in this recall are approximately 5 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide with a permanently attached driver figurine. The natural wood trucks come packaged either shrink-wrapped or in a blue cardboard box labeled, "Wood Toy ... Engineering Truck...Made in China." The painted trucks only come packaged in shrink-wrap. All nine styles have a small gold decal on the underside that reads, "Made in China." The natural wood four-wheeled construction trucks come in six styles: truck with a crane, truck with a ladder, cement truck, dump truck, dump truck with body on a swivel, and a truck with roller on back. All of these natural wood vehicles are covered with a clear varnish finish and contain a small figurine in the driver's seat. The painted wooden trucks come in three different styles. All three styles have four red wheels, two red head lights, with cabs hauling either a multi-colored abacus, a set of six moveable discs in different colors, or six natural-colored discs painted with math signs and numerals. Dollar Tree Stores Inc. sold these trucks nationwide at Dollar Tree stores from July to December 1994 for $1.00 each. Consumers are urged to take the vehicles away from young children immediately and return them to the Dollar Tree store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers who have questions about this recall can contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (804) 857-5884. CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. are not aware of any injuries involving these toy trucks; this recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/19/95 Dollar Tree Stores, Wooden Toy Truck, Small Parts, Recall 1581,1639 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 1995 CONTACT: Elaine Tyrrell (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1191 Release # 95-064 CPSC AND FARRAR, STRAUS & GIROUX ANNOUNCE RECALL OF CHILDREN'S BOOK, "HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE" WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc. of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 52,000 copies of the children's book, "HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE," by James Marshall. The book, which is intended for small children, tells the story of the nursery rhyme, "Hey Diddle Diddle." This book constructed with heavy cardboard pages includes a triangular-shaped rattle within the spine of the book. The caps on the end of the rattle can detach releasing the rattle's plastic pellets. If ingested, the pellets can be inhaled into the lungs, causing breathing problems, recurring pneumonia, and even lung collapse that can lead to death. In addition, the rattle caps present a choking hazard for small children. The publisher reported to CPSC two instances of the cap ends separating from the rattles. Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc and CPSC are not aware of any injuries involving the "Hey Diddle Diddle" book. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. The book, which measures approximately 6 inches by 5 1/4 inches, includes 10 heavy cardboard pages with a long, triangular-shaped rattle built into the spine. The front of the book reads, "HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE," includes the name of the author, and depicts a cow jumping over a crescent moon. The back of the book reads, "*** A RATTLE BOARD BOOK Farrar Straus Giroux New York." The books were sold by Walden Books, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers nationwide, as well as by The Book Club of the Month, from August to December 1994 for about $5.95. Consumers should take the book away from young children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund of the purchase price. Consumers who received the book from The Book Club of the Month will be notified directly about the refund. For more information on this recall, call Farrar, Straus & Giroux at (800) 788-6262. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/23/95 Farrar, Straus & Giroux, Story Book, Ingest. Haz., Recall 1643,1699 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 1995 CONTACT: Rick Frost (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1166 Release # 95-065 CPSC AND IBM ANNOUNCE RECALL OF THINKPAD AC ADAPTERS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), IBM PC Company of Somers, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling 32,000 AC adapters supplied with the Thinkpad laptop computer in the United States. The AC adapter has an internal fault that can pose an electrical shock hazard. The Thinkpad computer is not involved in the recall. The recalled AC adapters included with Thinkpad models 360CS, 755C, 755CE, and 755CD were sold nationwide after Oct. 1, 1994. Only adapters marked with both Model AA19210 (found on the black portion of the label at the bottom of the unit) and DATE: 9452 or a lower number such as 9451, 9450...(found on the white strip of the label) have the fault. IBM, which reported the possible hazard to CPSC, has not received any reports of injury from the adapters. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury. Owners of the Thinkpad computer who have questions about the recall or need help in identifying whether their adapter is part of the recall should call IBM at (800) 238-1967. IBM will immediately ship a replacement for the recalled adapters at no charge. Media inquiries can be directed to Peter Thonis at IBM at (914) 766-3770. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/20/95 IBM, AC Adapter, Shock Hazard, Recall 1703,1746 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 23, 1995 CONTACT: Ken Giles (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-066 CPSC AND DOREAU DESIGNS ANNOUNCE RECALL OF MERCURY NECKLACES WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Doreau Designs of Carlsbad, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 2 styles of necklaces that bear small vials or glass balls containing the metal mercury. While these vials or glass balls pose no immediate health threat, exposure to their vapor can cause long term health problems, especially for small children and pregnant women, if the vials or balls break. The necklaces contain either a one-inch glass vial or a dime size glass ball connected to either a 24-inch beaded chain or a 24-inch leather strand. The silver colored liquid mercury is contained within the glass vials and glass balls. About 1,200 necklaces, imported from Mexico, were assembled and sold by Doreau Designs. The necklaces were distributed in the central and western United States through swap meets, street fairs, and the Lux Corporation doing business as a retail chain store under the name of "MR. RAGGS." The mercury necklaces were sold between January and December 1994 for $9.99 each. Consumers who purchased these mercury necklaces should return them to the place where purchased for a refund. Consumers unable to return their necklaces to the place of purchase should mail them to Doreau Designs, 2724 Levante St., Carlsbad, CA 92009 for a refund including postage. Consumers with questions about this recall can contact Sylvain Pierre Doreau, at (619) 436-0121. The Washington State Department of Health, Office of Toxic Substances, brought these potentially hazardous necklaces to the attention of CPSC after receiving a report that a vial had broken in a public school in Washington, which required evacuation of the students until the spill could be cleaned up. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/23/95 Doreau Designs, Necklaces, Chemical Haz., Recall 1750,1803 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kate Premo January 24, 1995 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1187 Release # 95-067 CPSC SAYS SNOWBOARDING BOOM LEADS TO MORE INJURIES WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today is releasing statistics showing a 42 percent increase in snowboard-related injuries from 1993 to 1994. Snowboarding is the fastest growing winter sport and is rapidly gaining popularity at ski resorts across the country. CPSC Chairman Ann Brown said, "Snowboarding is one of the hottest new sports on the slopes and a great way to enjoy the winter outdoors. We all know that falling or 'wiping out' is inevitable. Snowboarders should take lessons to help them enjoy the sport and reduce the risk of injury." An estimated 27,000 snowboarding injuries were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 1994, up from about 19,000 for 1993, an increase of 42 percent. Unlike skiing, where the largest number of injuries involve the knee, the greatest number of snowboarding injuries involve the wrist or arm. About 27 percent of snowboarding injuries in 1994 involved the wrist or arm and 9 percent involved the knee. Skiers experienced more knee injuries (27 percent of injuries) and fewer wrist or arm injuries (7 percent). Snowboarders and skiers were equally likely to sustain shoulder injuries (20 percent for snowboarders and 21 percent for skiers). Over half the snowboarding injuries in 1994 occurred to persons age 15-24. Males accounted for about 19,000 of the injuries. Although the sport has traditionally been popular among young men, snowboarding is quickly catching on as a family sport and is attracting more women each year. Most snowboarding injuries result from falling. Relatively few of the reported injuries involved collisions with trees, other snowboarders, or skiers. Factors contributing to snowboarding injuries include a lack of skill or instruction for novice snowboarders and high risk behavior. Since 1991, CPSC has received reports of five deaths from snowboarding, all involving males between the ages of 15 and 28. Most of the fatalities resulted from suffocation in deep snow. As the number of snowboarding participants surpasses 2 million, many ski resorts and facilities are offering snowboarding lessons and providing guidance on snowboarding etiquette to help prevent injury. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/24/95 CPSC, Snowboarding, Warning 1807,1868 . FOR IMMDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kathleen Begala January 25, 1995 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1193 Release #95-068 CPSC AND KENNER ANNOUNCE RECALL OF "COLORBLASTER" 3-D SPRAY ART TOY WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kenner Products is announcing a voluntary recall of 176,000 Colorblaster 3-D model 14290.11 spray art design toys. The toy uses a pump to pressurize air in a plastic cylinder. When the toy is over-pumped, the orange pump handle and purple cap can fly off the base, possibly hitting a child using the toy, and causing facial injury. Kenner Products informed CPSC of this potential hazard after the company received reports of eight injuries which occurred when the pump handle and cap assembly blew out of the base and struck the pump operator. Kenner sold the Colorblaster 3-Ds nationally through wholesale and retail outlets between August 1994 and January 1995 for $26.99 each. This recall only affects Colorblaster 3-D, which can be identified by its orange handle and purple cap, and does not include other Colorblaster products. Consumers who own the Colorblaster 3-D should return the product to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumers can call Kenner toll-free at (800) 327-8264 for a pre-paid mailing label to send the purple handle and cap to the company for a full refund at Kenner Products, c/o Colorblaster Recall, P.O. Box 1992 Pawtucket, R.I. 02860-1992. Consumers with questions should call the company at the above toll-free number. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/25/95 Kenner, Colorblaster 3-D Spray-Cap, Projectile Haz,. Recall 1872,1918 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 1995 CONTACT: Ken Giles (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-069 CPSC AND CANNONDALE ANNOUNCE A BICYCLE FRAME SAFETY INSPECTION PROGRAM WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) joins with the Cannondale Corporation as part of its safety efforts to announce an inspection and warning label program on all bicycles manufactured since 1983. Cannondale and CPSC stress that this is not a recall but a very important safety inspection program. Cannondale is aware of five incidents where frame breakage or separation of the frame resulted in serious injury to the rider. The frame failures can occur suddenly. Cannondale's inspection program should encourage bike owners to periodically inspect their frames for cracks. Riders should pay particular attention to the underside of the head tube/down tube junction [see drawing]. If a consumer finds even a small crack in the frame, they should stop riding the bike and return it to their Cannondale retailer for a FREE warranty replacement frame. Cannondale is offering bike owners warning stickers to be placed on the frame as a reminder to have the bike inspected periodically, when bicycles are tuned-up or serviced. The company is also urging its retailers to inspect Cannondale bikes brought in for routine maintenance and to also attach warning stickers to those bikes. In addition, all 1995 model Cannondale bicycles have warning stickers permanently affixed to the bike frames. Consumers with questions about this safety inspection and labelling program should call their local Cannondale retailer or Cannondale directly at (800) BIKE-USA for further instructions. Media inquiries may be directed to David Campbell at Cannondale Corporation at (203) 544-3483. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/25/95 Cannondale, Bike Frame, Separation Haz., Inspection Program 1923,1972 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 1995 CONTACT: Ken Giles (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release # 95-071 CPSC AND TURTLE WAX RECALL AUTOMOTIVE PROTECTANT PRODUCTS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Turtle Wax Inc. of Chicago is voluntarily recalling about 37,400 containers of Turtle Wax Protectant 10-oz. finger pump spray T-118 (four container codes E20410, E20411, E21410, and E21411); and about 2,000 containers of Turtle Wax Formula 2001 Super Protectant 16-oz. trigger spray T-97 (one container code G054601). The Turtle Wax Protectant and the Formula 2001 Super Protectant may be contaminated with bacteria. While this bacteria is commonly found in the human skin and in soil, under certain conditions this bacteria can cause a minor skin rash or other problems for someone using the product. Turtle Wax shipped the recalled products, which sold in select stores for between $1.99 to $6.99, from May 1994 to August 1994. Turtle Wax has not received any reports of injury from using the protectants. CPSC and Turtle Wax are conducting this recall to prevent the possibility of injury. Consumers can determine whether they have purchased the recalled protectants by checking the container for the above listed codes. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. For more information, call the Turtle Wax toll-free number, (800) 805-7695. Media inquiries should be directed to Charles A. Tornabene of Turtle Wax at (708) 563-3600. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/26/95 Turtle Wax, Protectant Products, Skin Irritant, Recall 1976,2022 . FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ken Giles January 26, 1995 (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1184 Release #95-072 CPSC AND MORRONE CO. ANNOUNCE FREE KIT FIX FOR SMOKER GRILLS WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Morrone Company of Macon, Ga., announced today a program to give owners of Morrone brand charcoal smokers a kit to close the holes in the charcoal pan to reduce a fire risk. Since November 1992, Morrone sold approximately 35,000 Morrone Smoker and Grills, model number SG-1, that can cause a fire if used over a flammable surface such as a wooden deck. Using the smoker over a flammable surface is contrary to current warnings and instructions included with the Morrone smokers. According to Morrone, charcoal water smokers typically have a charcoal pan with a hole in it, a water pan in the middle of the unit, and grills for food above the water pan at the top of the unit. CPSC is investigating other brands of charcoal water smokers that may present a similar fire risk. CPSC views all charcoal water smokers, which have exposed charcoal pans with holes that can allow coals to fall out, as a potential fire risk. The Brinkman Corporation and W.C. Bradley Co. have recalled grills for the same hazard. CPSC is also seeking corrective actions from two other companies and will announce these actions at the earliest possible time. Although Morrone has not received any reports of fires from its smokers to date, the company is participating in this program to help prevent the possibility of fires. The recalled smokers were sold nationwide to wholesalers and retailers, including many mass merchandisers, for approximately $30 each. Consumers should call Morrone Company at (800) 826-8863 for a free kit to close the holes in the pan of the smokers. To help reduce the risk of fire even after the holes are closed, do not operate the charcoal water smoker on or near flammable surfaces. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects the public from the unreasonable risk of injury or death from 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury and for information on CPSC's fax-on-demand service, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270. To order a press release through fax-on-demand, call (301) 504-0051 from the handset of your fax machine and enter the release number. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information via Internet gopher services at cpsc.gov or report product hazards to info@cpsc.gov. #### 01/26/95 Morrone Co., Smoker Grill, Fire Haz., Retrofit Kit 2026,2079
