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1. Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11263.html
2. Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11264.html
3. Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11265.html
4. International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11266.html
5. Children's Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11267.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2011
Release #11-263
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 967-5362
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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: Wooden animal drum
Units: About 1,000
Importer: Cost Plus Inc. of Oakland, Calif.
Hazard: The paint used on the drum is in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm, a violation of the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with pictures of animals on the six sides. SKU No. 424857 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the drum.
Sold at: Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide from December 2010 through May 2011 for about $7.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to Cost Plus World Market for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week or visit the firm's website at www.worldmarket.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/prhtml11/11263.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2011
Release #11-264
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 545-5740
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
Wm. Wright has added its name to the manufacturers and retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
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: Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
Units: About 48,000
Manufacturer: Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves all Wrights(r) "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4- inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package.
Sold at: Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wm. Wright toll-free at (800) 545-5740 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simplicity.com
Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11264.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2011
Release #11-265
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 379-2200
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire 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: Hamilton Beach(r) classic chrome 2-slice toasters
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Hamilton Beach Brands Inc., of Glen Allen, Va.
Hazard: The heating element in these toasters can remain energized indefinitely when an item is placed in the toaster which may ignite the contents, posing a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Incidents/Injuries: Hamilton Beach has received 15 reports of toasters that did not pop-up as intended, including three reports of minor damage to kitchen cabinets. There were no reports of injuries.
Description: The Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and Hamilton Beach printed across the front of the toaster.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers and department, grocery and home center stores nationwide and various online retailers from February 2008 through June 2011 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hamilton Beach at (800) 379-2200 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.hamiltonbeach.com. General toaster safety information available from Hamilton Beach at (http://tinyurl.com/43va5sd) (pdf).
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/prhtml11/11265.html
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4. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2011
Release #11-266
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 927-5470
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
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: Live Better One Daily Tablets and Live Better Complex Vitamin B50 Tablets
Units: About 12,000 units
Manufacturer: International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), of Freehold, N.J.
Hazard: The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplement tablets at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Description: The recalled supplements were sold in white plastic bottles. "Live Better Complete Multivitamin One Daily Maximum Formula" is printed in blue and red on a white label on one product and "Live Better Complex Vitamin B50" is printed in blue and green on a white label on the other product.
Sold at: A& P Liquor, A&P, Pathmark, Waldbaum's, The Food Emporium, Super Fresh and Food Basics grocery stores in CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, MA, VA and the District of Columbia between June 2009 and October 2010 for about $8.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and call International Vitamin Corporation to receive a free replacement child-resistant cap.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IVC toll-free at (866) 927-5470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ivcinc.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/prhtml11/11266.html
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5. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2011
Release #11-267
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 513-2183
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
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: Sage Creek Organics children's sleepwear
Units: About 600
Importer: Sage Creek Organics, of Tarzana, Calif.
Hazard: The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children. The garments are being recalled because they do not meet the tight-fitting sizing requirements.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves long sleeve boys' and girls' pajama sets that were part of the Enchanted Forest Collection, Forest Friends Collection or Golden Dragonfly Collection. The sets were sold in sizes 6 months to 4T in the following colors: cream and green; dark blue and light blue; and, pink and lilac.
Sold at: Small boutiques nationwide and online at the company's website www.sagecreekorganics.com from August 2010 to February 2011 for approximately $35.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the garments to either the place of purchase or to Sage Creek Organics for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sage Creek Organics toll free at (877) 513-2183 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11267.html
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