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1. Build-A-Bear Recalls Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12068.html
2. Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at True Value Hardware Stores http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12069.html
3. Children's Robes Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Violation of the Federal Flammability Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12070.html
4. Petit Lem Children's Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12071.html
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1. NEWS from CPSC and HC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov
Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2011
Release #12-068
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 Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears 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: Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears
Units: 284,000 in the United States and 13,200 in Canada
Manufacturer: Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc., of St. Louis, Mo.
Hazard: The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The Colorful Hearts Teddy is a stuffed animal about 16 inches high with black plastic eyes. The bear's fabric covering is printed with multi-colored heart shapes.
Sold by: Build-A-Bear Workshops nationwide and online at www.buildabear.com from April 2011 through December 2011 for about $18 in the U.S. and $23 in Canada.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled teddy bear from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear store to receive a coupon for any available stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 236-5683 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT and on Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, visit the firm's website www.buildabear.com or email the firm at colorfulhearts@buildabear.com
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1504
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/prhtml12/12068.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2011
Release #12-069
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 277-0085
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Holiday Tree, Wreath and Garland Set Recalled by General Foam Plastic Corp. Due to Fire Hazard
Sold Exclusively at True Value Hardware 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: Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets
Units: About 1,000
Importer: General Foam Plastic Corp., of Norfolk, Va.
Hazard: The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 12 reports of battery boxes overheating and being warm to the touch after batteries were installed. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Brookfield entry way decorating sets which include two green artificial 48-inch (4 ft.) trees in black metal vases, one green 24-inch wide wreath and one green 9-foot long garland. The wreath has battery-powered white lights. The trees and the garland plug into wall outlets. "True Value," "True Value Item #136879" and "UPC code 0 29033 36798 0" are printed on the product's box.
Sold exclusively at: True Value Hardware stores nationwide during November 2011 for about $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.
Customer contact: For additional information, contact General Foam Plastic Corp. toll-free at (855) 277-0085 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.genfoam.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/prhtml12/12069.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2011
Release #12-070
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 222-0544
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Robes Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Violation of the 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: Children's fleece robes
Units: About 1,000
Importer: Hanna Andersson, of Portland, Ore.
Manufacturer: C.F.L Commercial, of China
Hazard: These children's robes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The robes are fluffy white fleece robes with large multi-color dots. The 100% polyester fleece robes were sold with Euro children's sizes 80-150 cm (24 months through size 14) printed on the hangtag of the garments. "Style 38310 Hanna Andersson" is printed on the neck tag of the robes.
Sold at: Hanna Andersson retail stores, catalogs nationwide and the Hanna Andersson website from September 2011 through November 2011 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take these recalled robes away from children immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Customer contact: For additional information, contact Hanna Andersson toll-free at (800) 222-0544 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday or visit the firm's website at www.HannaAndersson.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/prhtml12/12070.html
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4. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2011
Release #12-071
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 748-6698
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Petit Lem Children's Pajamas Recalled 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: Children's pajamas
Units: About 1,750
Importer: Group Lemur Inc., of Montréal, Québec
Hazard: The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: The pajamas are a Petit Lem-brand, two-piece, cotton shorts and short-sleeved sleepwear set sold in sizes 2 to 12. The pajamas are blue with flowers, white with flowers and dots, yellow with umbrellas, or pink with butterflies and fairies. Petit Lem Lounge is printed at the inside neck of the shirt.
Sold at: Specialty children's stores and websites from January 2009 to November 2009 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Children should stop wearing the recalled pajamas immediately and consumers should return them to the retailer where they were purchased or Group Lemur for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Customer contact: For additional information, contact Group Lemur toll-free at (877) 748-6698 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at info@lemurgroup.com or at the firm's website at www.petitlem.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12071.html
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