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This message consists of the following:
1. Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12041.html
2. Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12043.html
3. Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12044.html
4. Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes Due to Laceration Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12045.html
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NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada
www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2011
Release #12-041
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 236-5683
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Build-A-Bear Recalls Teddy Bear Swimwear Set Due to Strangulation 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: Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube
Units: About 19,720 units in the United States and 1,100 units in Canada
Importer: Build-A-Bear Workshop(r), of St. Louis
Hazard: The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Build-A-Bear received one report of an incident in which a 3-year-old girl pulled the inner tube over her head and had difficulty removing it.
Description: The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The inner tube is 9 inches in diameter and pink with white and yellow flowers printed on it. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag.
Sold at: Build-A-Bear Workshop(r) stores nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 to August 2011 for $12.50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop(r) store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1435
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12041.html
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2011
Release #12-043
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 337-2653
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach
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: Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators
Units: About 8,000 units (About 5,700 built-in 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators were recalled in March 2011)
Importer: Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario, of Canada
Manufacturer: Liebherr-Hausgeraete Lienz GmbH, of Austria.
Hazard: The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Liebherr has received 16 additional reports of doors detaching on the freestanding refrigerators, including two reports of injuries involving bruising and strains.
Description: This recall involves Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators with model and index numbers listed below. The refrigerators were sold individually or as side-by-side companion units. The refrigerators come in a stainless steel finish. "Liebherr" is on the upper center of the refrigerator door and the top interior control panel. The model number can be found on a label located behind the bottom drawer on the left interior side of the single door refrigerator.
Model Number: CS 1601
Index Numbers: 10 / 237, 10A, 237, 10B / 237, 10C / 237, 10D / 237, 10E / 237, 10I / 237, 10J / 237
Model Number: CS 1640
Index Numbers: 10 / 137, 10A / 137, 10E / 137, 10F / 137
Model Number: CS 1650
Index Numbers: 10 / 137, 10A / 137, 10B / 137, 10C / 137, 10D / 137, 10E / 137, 10F / 137, 10G / 137, 10K / 137, 10L / 137
Sold at: Appliance and specialty retailers nationwide from February 2004 through July 2009 for between $3,500 and $3,800.
Manufactured in: Austria
Remedy: Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should check their refrigerator immediately to see whether the door hinge pin has become loose as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
Customer contact: For additional information, contact Liebherr toll-free at (877) 337-2653 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or visit Liebherr's website at www.liebherr.us
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12043.html
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2011
Release #12-044
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 547-0359
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Animal Slippers Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Family Dollar Stores
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: Kidgets(r) Animal Sock Top Slippers
Units: About 160,000
Distributor/Retailer: Family Dollar Services Inc., of Matthews, N.C.
Importer: BCNY International Inc., of Hicksville, N.Y.
Hazard: The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Family Dollar has received one report of the eyes detaching from the slippers. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side.
Sold exclusively at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 through October 2011 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.familydollar.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/prhtml12/12044.html
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2011
Release #12-045
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 365-4933
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Collective Brands Recalls KEDS Girls' Shoes 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: KEDS(r) "Know It All" Girls' Shoe
Units: About 45,000
Importer/Distributor: Collective Brands, Inc., of Topeka, Kan.
Hazard: Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe may loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 27 reports of cuts and scratches resulting from metal stars that loosened from the heel of the shoe.
Description: This recall involves KEDS(r) girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 12 to 5.
Sold at: Various department stores and online retailers from June through October 2011 for about $23.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Customer contact: For additional information, contact Collective Brands at (800) 365-4933 between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, Email kedskidsrecall@collectivebrands.com, or visit the firm's website www.collectivebrands.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/prhtml12/12045.html
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