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1. Trend Lab Recalls Children's Upholstered Chairs Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13010.html
2. Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles Due to Laceration Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13011.html
3. Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13013.html
4. Dream On Me Recalls Infant Swings Due to Strangulation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13014.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2012
Release #13-010
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 814-7978
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Trend Lab Recalls Children's Upholstered Chairs Due to Laceration and Choking 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: Children's upholstered toddler chairs
Units: About 16,850 units
Importer: Trend Lab LLC, of Burnsville, Minn.
Hazard: Staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose, posing a laceration or choking hazard if swallowed.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description: The recalled children's upholstered toddler chairs in Club style and Mod style are 24" wide by 18" tall by 17" deep. The Club style chairs come in three fabrics and colors: 1) suede in brown, pink, avocado green, red and turquoise blue; 2) velour in blue, green, pink and red; and 3) print fabric in chocolate dot on pink or blue. The Mod style chairs come in dark pink or zebra printed velour in chocolate on blue or pink; or on printed fabric of chocolate stripes on pink or blue. The Trend Lab name is on a label attached on the bottom of the chair with date codes TL1007C through TL0812C, which are read as TL two-digit month and two-digit year followed by C. These date codes include 10/07 thru 08/12 or October 2007 thru August 2012 production. All chairs were sold with matching ottomans, which are not part of the recall. New chairs with "Remedy 2012" stamped in ink on the bottom side of the chair are not subject to this recall.
Sold at: Online at trend-lab.com, Amazon.com, BabiesRUs.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and Seussland.com, as well as in Buy Buy Baby and other specialty stores from November 2007 to August 2012 for about $100 to $140.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the chair away from children and inspect the binding. Contact the firm for a repair kit with instructions.
Consumer Contact: Trend Lab toll-free at (866) 814-7978 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email Recall@trend-lab.com, or website www.trend-lab.com and link to Recall Information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13010.html
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2. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2012
Release #13-011
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 855-6383
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Taphandles Recalls Ceramic Beer Tap Handles 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: Ceramic Beer Tap Handles
Units: About 24,000
Retailer: Taphandles LLC, of Seattle, Wash.
Manufacturer: B&C Industries Ltd, of China
Hazard: The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None
Description: This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle.
Sold at: Taphandles sold the recalled ceramic beer tap handles directly to breweries from November 2002 to May 2006 for between $10 and $23.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceramic beer tap handles and contact Taphandles to receive a free replacement tap handle.
Consumer Contact: Taphandles: toll-free at (877) 855-6383 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.taphandles.com/recall for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13011.html
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3. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2012
Release #13-013
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 201-4317
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Dream On Me Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation 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: Bistro high chairs
Units: About 90
Importer: Dream On Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: The front openings between the tray and seat bottom and on the side openings of the high chair between the armrest and seat bottom can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children if the belt is not engaged. In addition, exposed springs between the seat and armrest on both sides of the high chair can create a pinch hazard to the child.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves all Bistro high chairs with model/style number "255" which is printed on a tag attached to the back of the seat. The high chair was sold in blue or pink. The fabric on the seat has a polka-dot design and "Dream On Me" is printed on a label attached to the front of the white tray. The recalled high chair was manufactured in July 2011 and has a date code printed on a label on the back of the chair.
Sold at: Americas Kids, Kid Pro USA and independent juvenile specialty stores and online at Toysrus.com between November 2011 and September 2012 for about $75.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chair and contact Dream On Me Inc. for instructions on receiving a free replacement high chair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dream On Me Inc. toll-free at (877) 201-4317 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dreamonme.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/prhtml13/13013.html
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4. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 18, 2012
Release #13-014
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 201-4317
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Dream On Me Recalls Infant Swings Due to Strangulation 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: Happy Swing II infant swings
Units: About 560
Importer: Dream On Me Inc., of South Plainfield, N.J.
Hazard: The opening between the tray and seat or the grab bar and seat can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children if the belt is not engaged.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Happy Swing II is a fabric infant swing that comes in red and green with a tray and grab bar attachment. The model/style number included in the recall is "432" which is printed on a label on the frame of the swing. The fabric swing sits on a triangular frame and is battery operated.
Sold at: Juvenile products stores and CSN stores nationwide and online at Wayfair and Amazon.com from October 2010 through September 2012 for between about $80 and $130.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled infant swings immediately and contact Dream On Me for a replacement product. Consumers will have a choice between a free replacement swing or a Melody Musical baby walker.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dream On Me toll-free at (877) 201-4317 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.dreamonme.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/prhtml13/13014.html
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