1. Tike Tech Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11002.html
2. Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11003.html
3. Castalon Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11004.html
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1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2010
Release #11-002
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 296-4602
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Tike Tech Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers
Units: About 800
Manufacturer: Tike Tech Ltd., of Toronto, Ontario
Hazard: The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves the grab bar on Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport strollers. "Tike Tech" is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides. The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall:
ID-Codes
TT-18-01
TT-18-02
TT-18-03
TT-18-04
TT-18-05
TT-18-06
TT-18-07
The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller.
Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $300.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tike Tech at (800) 296-4602 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at recall@tiketech.com or visit firm's website at www.tiketech.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11002.html
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2. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2010
Release #11-003
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 610-7850
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
Units: About 12,000
Importer: Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufacturer: Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. "Valco Baby" is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller's model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The recalled strollers with the affected grab bars are listed in the chart below.
Model Numbers
RUN6140 RUN6141 RUN6142
RUN6143 RUN6144 RUN6145
RUN6146 RUN6147 RUN7710
RUN7711 TRI8800 TRI8801
TRI8802 TRI8803 TRI8890
TRI9103 TRI9104 TRI9105
TRI9106 TRI1033 TRI1034
TRI1035
Sold at: Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Valco Baby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit the firm's website at www.valcobaby.com or email at recall@valcobaby.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11003.html
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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2010
Release #11-004
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 239-2021
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Castalon Frying Pans Recalled By Tabletops Unlimited Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Castalon frying pans
Units: About 1,500
Importer/Distributor: Tabletops Unlimited, Inc., of Carson, Calif.
Hazard: The enamel coating of the pan can crackle and break off after a few uses, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: There was one reported incident of a piece of enamel popping off of the pan, and causing a minor burn to a consumer.
Description: The recalled product is a cast iron cast-lite frying pan with an enamel coating inside and out. The pan was sold in a variety of colors and has model numbers: TTU9203, P9204, P9207, P9208, P9242, P9243, P9244, P9248, P9250, P9261, P9266, P9274, P9275, P9276 on the color sleeve packaging of the product. The models are correlated to pan colors.
Sold at: Bed, Bath & Beyond and Wegmans nationwide from May 2010 through September 2010 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Tabletops Unlimited for instructions on how to return the product and receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tabletops Unlimited toll-free at (888) 239-2021 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ttucorp.com or email at www.ttucorp.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11004.html
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