1. Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11159.html
2. Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11160.html
3. Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11161.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
March 9, 2011
Release #11-159
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 863-2252
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Baja Motorsports Recalls Dirt Bikes Sold Exclusively at Pep Boys Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
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: Dirt Bikes
Units: About 4,300
Importer: Baja Inc., d/b/a Baja Motorsports, of Anderson, S.C.
Hazard: Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received six reports of fires from fuel leakage including one report of minor burns to a consumer's legs.
Description: This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike).
Sold at: Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 through January 2011 for between $550 and $650.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dirt bikes and contact Baja Motorsports to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bajamotorsports.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/prhtml11/11159.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
March 9, 2011
Release #11-160
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 247-5314
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Fun World Recalls Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes with Toy Stethoscopes 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: Little Pet Vet costumes and Dr. Littles costumes
Units: About 1,800
Importer: Fun World, Inc. a Division of Easter Unlimited, Inc. of Carle Place, N.Y.
Hazard: The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None Reported
Description: This recall is limited to the stethoscope accessory from Fun World's toddler-sized Pet Vet and Dr. Littles costumes. The costumes include a white lab coat, a cap, scrub pants, a scrub shirt and a stethoscope. The cap and scrubs are pink, turquoise or blue. A tracking label bearing the code 10060GFI01 and a production date of either Jan-Mar 2010 or Apr-Jun 2010 is sewn into the neck of the scrub shirt or the lab coat.
Sold at: Novelty stores, costume and party supply stores nationwide from August 2010 through October 2010 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the stethoscope away from children and contact Fun World for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fun World at (800) 247-5314 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or by email to support@fun-world.net
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11160.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
March 9, 2011
Release #11-161
QVC's Recall Hotline: (800) 367-9444
Sunbeam's Recall Hotline: (888) 759-2279
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Sunbeam Products Recalls Wine Openers Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold by QVC
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: Wine Bottle Openers
Units: About 159,000
Distributor: Sunbeam Products Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla.
Retailer: QVC, of West Chester, Pa.
Hazard: The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Sunbeam has received 52 reports of wine bottles breaking while the opener was being used on them, including 22 reports of injuries. Injuries include lacerations to the hands.
Description: This recall involves the "skybar(tm) Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600. The wine bottle opener was sold as a four piece set in the following colors: gray, blue, red or silver and black-colored with a black storage box. "skybar" is printed on the side of the wine bottle opener. Model number NBSKWA2600 is printed on the bottom of the wine bottle opener.
Sold at: QVC retail and employees stores nationwide, QVC's televised shopping programs, and online at www.qvc.com and www.skybarhome.com from November 2010 through December 2010 for between $30 and $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wine bottle openers. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers through QVC's televised shopping programs or at www.qvc.com were mailed instructions for obtaining a refund. Purchasers who have not received the mailed instructions should contact QVC. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam for instructions to obtain a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily or visit the firm's website at www.qvc.com. Consumers can also contact Sunbeam toll-free at (888) 759-2279 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.skybarhome.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/prhtml11/11161.html
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