1. Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11064.html
2. Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11065.html
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1. Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2010
Release #11-064
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 283-2453
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Seattle Bike Supply Recalls Redline Bicycles Due to Fall 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: Redline D640 Bicycles
Units: About 200
Importer: Seattle Bike Supply of Kent, Wash.
Hazard: The head tube can separate from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. This poses a risk of serious injury.
Incidents/Injuries: Seattle Bikes is aware of eight reports of head tubes separating from the frame, including four reports of minor scrapes and cuts.
Description: This recall involves all 2008 Redline D640 bicycles. The bicycles were sold in black and have aluminum frames. "REDLINE" is written down the frame's tube. The model number is written on the frame's top tube.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from December 2007 to May 2010 for about $900
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact a local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free frame replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.Redlinebicycles.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11064.html
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2. Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 9, 2010
Release #11-065
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 307-3672
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Toddler Girl Garments Recalled by American Eagle Outfitters Due to Choking 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: Toddler Girl Pants and Shorts
Units: About 1,200
Importer: American Eagle Outfitters Inc., of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Hazard: The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves toddler girl pants, jeans and shorts sold in various styles. The style number is printed on a sewn-in label located under the care/content label on the inside of the waistband. The garments were sold in sizes 12-18 months through 5 years. Style numbers included in this recall are listed below:
Garment | Style Number
Skinny Cord | 3007
Boyfriend Vintage Wash | 3012
Cut Off Bermuda Short | 3013
Flare Vintage Blue Wash | 3029
Flare LT Wash | 3030
Flare Rip and Repair | 3034
Roll Cuff Bermuda Short 3035
Sold exclusively at: 77kids by American Eagle stores nationwide and at www.77kids.com between July 2010 and August 2010 for between $24 and $34.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive a postage-paid envelope with instructions on how return the garment for a full refund. All other consumers should return the garments to the nearest 77kids by American Eagle store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Eagle Outfitters toll-free at (888) 307-3672 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.77kids.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/prhtml11/11065.html
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