Monday, December 30, 2013

Recall - Joovy Zoom Car Seat Adapter


Joovy Recalls Zoom Car Seat Stroller Adapter due to Fall Hazard                        

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: December 30, 2013        Recall number: 14-072

       

Recall Summary

Name of product:  Zoom Car Seat Adapter
Hazard:
Adapter clips can loosen on the stroller frame, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Contact: Joovy toll-free at (855) 251-0759 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.joovy.com, then click on the “Customer Service” menu at the top of the page, then select “Recall Information” for more information.

Recall Details

Units
About 1,500
Description
This recall involves all Joovy’s Zoom gray metal car seat stroller adapters. The adapters are gray with black plastic clips designed to attach infant car seats to stroller frames. The adapter frame’s dimensions are approximately 17” x 13” x 10”.  Recalled car seat adapter models include 00945 for Graco, 00946 for Chicco and 00947 for Peg Perego frames. “Joovy” and the model numbers can be found on the label at the center of the end bar of the adapter.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received nine reports of incidents involving loose adapters on stroller frames. There are no injuries reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these adapters and contact Joovy for a free repair kit to help assure proper attachment to Zoom stroller frames.
Sold at
Independent specialty juvenile retailers and online at Joovy.com between May 2012 and August 2013 for about $25.
Manufactured in      China
Source:  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Joovy-Recalls-Zoom-Car-Seat-Stroller-Adapter/
 

 

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Recall - Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ Baby Rattles

Recall - Manhattan Group Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
 
Recall date: December 04, 2013       Recall number: 14-039
Manhattan Group Quixel baby rattle in product box 
Manhattan Group Quixel baby rattle

Recall Summary

Name of product: Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattles
Hazard:
The colored arches can break, creating a small part which poses a choking hazard to small children.
Consumer Contact:
Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on RECALLS at the bottom of the home page for more information.

Recall Details

In conjunction with

http://http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/37061r-eng.php
Units
About 8,300 in the U.S. and 4,100 in Canada
Description
This recall includes the Manhattan Toy® Quixel™ baby rattle. The plastic rattles have four, colored arches (red, orange, green and blue) with sliding beads on each of the arches. The arches are held together by a single string of red, white and blue elastic.  The rattle arches measure about 5 inches in diameter.  The product was sold with or without a box. “Manhattan Toy” is printed on one of the arches.
Incidents/Injuries
Manhattan Group has received four reports of the rattles breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at
Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada and online at www.manhattantoy.com from September 2011 through October 2013 for about $15
Importer
Manhattan Group LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured in
China
 
Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Manhattan-Group-Recalls-Baby-Rattles/


 

Monday, December 2, 2013

Recall - Toys R Us - Nantucket 4in1 Cot Australia

 Recall - Toys R Us - Nantucket 4in1 Cot Australia
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml/itemId/1054130/nodeId/9c62fdadfd4749dc35bb96be48f5a5afhttp://www.recalls.gov.au/content/item.phtml/itemId/1054130/nodeId/61024d124d1fd8b4e1ec97da9cc6e021 

PRA number: 2013/13879     Date published: 2nd December 2013

Product information

Product description

Nantucket 4-in-1 house-hold cot

Identifying features

SKN - 181161
SKN - 180947

What are the defects?

The cot does not comply with the mandatory Australian standard, AS/NZS 2172:2003 Cots for household use—safety requirements. The distance between adjacent filler bars and filler panels is less than 50mm on the left and right hand sides.

What are the hazards?

Due to the non-compliance with the mandatory standard, there is a potential for limb entrapment to occur.

Where the product was sold

  • Nationally

Traders who sold this product

Toys "R" Us stores nationally

Supplier

Toys "R" Us

What should consumers do?

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Alternatively, contact Toys “R” Us if you have any questions in regard to the recall or require any further information.

Contact details:
Toys"R"Us Product Safety
Block G, Commercial Drive
391 Park Road, REGENTS PARK, NSW 2143
Email: Ausproductsafety@toysrus.com
Tel: Toll Free 1300 869 77 87
Fax: 02 9794 8985

Advertisements and supporting documentation

Recall Notice.pdf (904.4 KB)

Source: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1054130

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Recall USA and Canada - Angelcare - Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors


Recall USA and Canada - Angelcare Recalls to Repair Movement and Sound Baby Monitors After Two Deaths Due to Strangulation Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: November 21, 2013       Recall number: 14-028

Recall Summary

Name of product: Angelcare Movement and Sound Baby Monitors
Hazard:
The cord attached to the baby monitor’s sensor pad is placed under the crib mattress, which poses a strangulation risk if the child pulls the cord into the crib and it becomes wrapped around the neck.
Consumer Contact: Angelcare at (855) 355-2643 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at Consumers@angelcare.ca or online at http://www.angelcarebaby.com and click on the safety notice section of the website for more information.

Recall Details

In conjunction with

http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/36811r-eng.php
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Angelcare Monitors Inc.®, of Quebec, Canada, is announcing a voluntary recall to provide cord covers for 600,000 Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitors with Sensor Pads. The cord attached to the baby monitor’s sensor pad is placed under the crib mattress, which poses a strangulation risk if the child pulls the cord into the crib and it becomes wrapped around the neck.

Angelcare and CPSC have received reports of two infant cord strangulation deaths. In November 2011, a 13-month-old female died in San Diego, California, and, in August 2004, an 8-month-old female died in Salem, Oregon.  In both fatalities, the cord from the sensor pads was pulled into the crib by the infant. In addition, there have been two reports of infants who became entangled in cords of Angelcare baby monitor models, which did not result in fatalities. In these incidents, it could not be determined if the “sensor pad cord” or the “monitor cord” was involved in the incident.

The recall involves the Movement and Sound Monitor manufactured by Angelcare. This design of baby monitor includes a unique sensor pad placed inside the crib, under the mattress, to monitor movement of the baby.  An electrical cord about 11 feet long is permanently connected from the sensor pad to the nursery monitor unit. The hazard is created by a cord within reach of a baby inside the crib. The cord can be pulled into the crib and can wrap around the child’s neck. The recall involves all versions of Angelcare sensor monitors including model numbers:   AC1100, AC201, AC300, AC401 AC601 and 49255 that did not include rigid cord covers, offered in the remedy.  The model number is located on the back of the nursery monitor unit. The monitors were manufactured between 1999 and 2013.

Angelcare is providing consumers with a repair kit that includes rigid protective cord covers through which the sensor pad cords can be threaded, a new, permanent electric cord warning label about the strangulation risk, and revised instructions.

The recalled baby monitors were sold at Babies R Us/Toys R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Meijer, Sears, Walmart, Amazon.com, Target.com, Overstock.com, and nearly 70 small baby specialty stores, from October 1999 through September 2013 for about $100to $300. 

Consumers should immediately make sure cords are placed out of reach of the child and contact Angelcare toll-free at (855)355-2643 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.angelcarebaby.com to order the free repair kit.

CPSC Safety Alert Campaign on Monitor Cords

In February 2011, CPSC issued a safety alert warning consumers that industry-wide there had been seven reports of strangulation in baby monitor cords since 2002.  Since that alert, the number of death reports has risen to eight of which two involved the Angelcare monitors with sensor cords. CPSC has a safety alert Infants Can Strangle in Baby Monitor Cords and conducted an information and education campaign with JPMA in which Angelcare has taken an active role to raise awareness on the hazards associated with baby monitor cords.  Parents and caregivers should visit CPSC’s Crib Information Center at www.cpsc.gov/cribs for additional baby monitor cord safety information and they should make sure all cords are out of arm’s reach of children.

Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Angelcare-Recalls-to-Repair-Movement-and-Sound-Baby-Monitors-After-Two-Deaths/

 

Recall - Home Ideas Products - Musical Birthday Sparkling Candle

Recall - Home Ideas Products - Musical Birthday Sparkling Candle

PRA number: 2013/13854             Date published: 21st November 2013
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Product information

Product description

Candle set in a green, red and white plastic holder. Flaming sparks shoot from the centre of the candle and the petals open as the candle burns.

Identifying features

Item No. GK-1 Candle 1

What are the defects?

The items fail to comply with the requirements of the ban on combustible candle holders, Consumer Protection Notice No.12 of 2011.

What are the hazards?

Burns, serious injury or death can occur if the candle holder or decoration catches alight and causes a fire.

Where the product was sold

  • Victoria

Traders who sold this product

Home Ideas Products

Supplier

Home Ideas Products

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these toys and contact Home Ideas Products for either an exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

Home Ideas Products - Banned Goods Recall Notice.pdf (341.7 KB)
 
Source: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053760 

Recall - Home Ideas Products - Bow and Arrow Sets

Recall - Home Ideas Products - Toy Target Game Bow and Arrow Set  

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Recall - Home Ideas Products - Musical Instrument Keyboard Set

Recall - Home Ideas Products—Musical Instrument Keyboard Set

PRA number: 2013/13852      Date published: 21st November 2013
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Product information

Product description

Plastic musical keyboard set

Identifying features

Item No 111

What are the defects?

The product fails to comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age because the batteries are accessible without the use of a tool, or two independent movements of the battery compartment lid. In addition, the product may also break into small parts during normal use.

What are the hazards?

Children may gain access to the batteries, which are small parts, presenting a potential choking hazard.

Where the product was sold

  • Victoria

Traders who sold this product

Home Ideas Products

Supplier

Home Ideas Products

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these toys and contact Home Ideas Products for either an exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

Home Ideas Products - Banned Goods Recall Notice.pdf (341.7 KB)
 
Source: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053758 

Recall - Strong Heroes and Special Force Heroes Projectile Toys

Recall - Home Ideas Products—Strong Heroes and Special Force Heroes Projectile Toys

PRA number: 2013/13851        Date published: 21st November 2013

Product information

Product description

Plastic gun and projectiles set

Identifying features

Item No: 7718A-1

What are the defects?

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

What are the hazards?

Projectiles may be used improperly and may increase the risk of eye or facial injuries.

Where the product was sold

  • Victoria

Supplier

Home Ideas Products

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these toys and contact Home Ideas Products for either an exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

Home Ideas Products - Banned Goods Recall Notice.pdf (341.7 KB)
 
Source: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053756 

Recall Shooting Game Projectile Toy Set

Recall - Home Ideas Products—Shooting Game Projectile Toy Set

PRA number: 2013/13850      Date published: 21st November 2013
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Product information

Product description

Plastic gun and projectiles set

Identifying features

Item No. 129-7

What are the defects?

The product does not comply with mandatory standard (AS/NZS ISO 8124.1, as amended by the regulation for projectile toys), as it is not marked with the required warnings for projectile toys.

What are the hazards?

Projectiles may be used improperly and may increase the risk of eye or facial injuries.

Where the product was sold

  • Victoria

Traders who sold this product

Home Ideas Products

Supplier

Home Ideas Products

What should consumers do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these toys and contact Home Ideas Products for either an exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

Home Ideas Products - Banned Goods Recall Notice.pdf (341.7 KB)
 
Source: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053755 

Monday, November 18, 2013

Car Seat Child Booster Seat evaluations for 2013 for USA

Car Seat Child Booster Seat evaluations for 2013                          by IIHS - Insurance Institute For Highway Safety  


IIHS ratings take the guesswork out of selecting boosters most likely to provide good lap and shoulder belt fit in a range of vehicles. Unlike child restraints with built-in harnesses, booster seats rely on vehicle safety belts to restrain children. Boosters are supposed to make adult belts fit children better. Booster seats are for kids who have outgrown their forward-facing restraints.

The Institute puts the booster seats it tests into four categories:
  • BEST BETs are seats that provide good belt fit for typical 4 to 8 year-olds in almost any car, minivan or SUV.
  • GOOD BETs provide acceptable belt fit in most cars, minivans or SUVs.
  • Not recommended don’t provide good belt fit and should be avoided.
  • Check fit applies to booster seats the Institute has tested that have varied results depending on child size and vehicle model. This designation appears on some models in the "Search by brand" section.     
  • Click HERE to see all the Information     

Recall Bean Bags and Bean Chair Covers by Cheap as Chips

Recall - Cheap as Chips—Bean Bag and Bean Chair Covers

PRA number: 2013/13841    Date published: 18th November 2013

Product information

Product description

Bean Bag and Bean Chair Covers

Identifying features

MA2147, MA2148 & MA2149

What are the defects?

The inner zip on the bag does not have a child-resistant slide fastener.

What are the hazards?

In contravention of the mandatory safety standard for bean bags, the inner bag is not fitted with a child-resistant slide fastener and may therefore provide access to the polystyrene beads, which pose a potential choking hazard to young children.

Dates available for sale

  • 14th December 2011 - 30th October 2013

Where the product was sold

  • South Australia
  • Victoria

Traders who sold this product

Cheap As Chips

Supplier

Cheap as Chips

Supplier's web site

http://www.cheapaschips.com

What should consumers do?

Customers should cease using these products immediately. Return the bean bag cover to any Cheap as Chips store for a refund of the purchase price.

Advertisements and supporting documentation

recall notice - bean bag & covers.pdf (45.6 KB)
 
Source: http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053663