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1. STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11080.html
2. BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11081.html
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1. STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2010
Release #11-080
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 610-6677
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
STIHL Inc. Recalls Chain Saws Due to Laceration 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: STIHL MS 361C chain saws (C-Q version)
Units: About 5,000
Manufacturer: STIHL Incorporated of Virginia Beach, Va.
Hazard: The throttle trigger may stick after it has been released by the operator, which could cause the engine to continue to run at a speed that drives the saw chain. This can pose a risk of a laceration injury to the user or a bystander.
Incidents/Injuries: STIHL has received three reports of the throttle trigger sticking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled chain saws have a rear-handle activated chain brake (C-Q version) and have an orange top casing, gray base, black handle and "STIHL MS 361C" printed in an orange circle on the side of the unit.
Sold at: Authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from February 2004 through August 2009 for about $640.
Manufactured in: United States.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized STIHL dealer for a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact STIHL at (800) 610-6677 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit STIHL's website at www.stihlusa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11080.html
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2. BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2010
Release #11-081
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 791-6098
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
BabyLegs Recalls Baby Socks and Leg Warmers with Heart Appliqué Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, 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: Baby leg warmers and socks
Units: About 4,500
Distributor: BabyUnited LLC dba BabyLegs of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The leg warmers and socks have a heart appliqué that can detach, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of an infant choking on the heart-shaped appliqué. Her mother was able to dislodge the appliqué from her throat. No medical attention was required.
Description: This recall involves only those BabyLegs brand leg warmers, ankle-high socks and knee-high socks adorned with a heart-shape appliqué. The recalled products are pink, white or purple cable knit socks and leg warmers.
Sold at: www.babylegs.com and independent retailers from August 2010 to November 2010 for about $11 per pair.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled socks and leg warmers away from children. Consumers can remove and discard the heart appliqué to eliminate the hazard or contact BabyLegs to receive a full refund or a coupon to be redeemed on the BabyLegs website.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact BabyLegs toll-free at (888) 791-6098 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.babylegs.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11081.html
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