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This message consists of the following:
1. Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13078.html
2. Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Baby Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13079.html
3. PAPYRUS Signature Collection Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13080.html
4. PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13081.html
5. PAPYRUS Signature Collection Frames Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold, http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13082.html
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1. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 20, 2012
Release #13-078
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 366-8339
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
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: Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks
Units: About 1,500
Importer: Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa
Manufacturer: Classic Asia Group, of China
Hazard: The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries.
Description: The recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks are used to climb trees. They consist of a 20-inch black center stick with tree cleats and fold-out steps on each end. A black and burnt orange-colored rope fastened by a cam cleat secures the stick to the tree. The tree cleats have single metal tabs or posts. Model number 70401 or 70404 is printed on the packaging. The climbing sticks were sold individually or in packs of four.
Sold at: Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheels and other hunting and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $50 when sold individually and $160 when sold in a pack of four.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13078.html
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2. 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 20, 2012
Release #13-079
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 323-6336
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
Sassy and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Baby Toys Recalled 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 Products: Sassy(r)-branded Hug N' Tug Puppy and Monkey and Carter's(r)-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey Toys
Units: About 45,300
Importer: Sassy, Inc., of Kentwood, Mich.
Hazard: The beads inside the clear plastic sphere at the center of the toys can be released and pose a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 12 reports of beads being released from the plastic clear plastic sphere body on Sassy-branded toys. There have been no such reports on the Carter's-branded toys. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled toys for infants can be attached to a stroller or car seat using a ring connector on the toy's head. They have arms and legs that can be easily pulled back and forth for play. The toys are approximately 12 inches tall, made of multi-colored fabrics, contain rattle beads inside a clear plastic sphere body and have the face of either a puppy or monkey. Recalled styles include: Sassy Hug N' Tug Puppy, model #80213; Sassy Hug N' Tug Monkey model #80214 and Carter's-branded Hug N' Tug Monkey, models #61083 that were sold on a blue packaging card and #61540 sold on a grey packaging card. Sassy(r)-branded toys have "Sassy(r)" written on the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head. The Carter's(r)-branded toys have "Carter's(r)" written in red on the blue plastic ring connected to the toy's head and also the sewn-in label located on the back of the character's head.
Sold at: Mass merchandisers such as Toys R Us and Target, independent specialty stores nationwide and online retailers such as Amazon.com and Carters.com between July 2012 and October 2012 for Sassy-branded models; and from August 2011 to October 2012 for the Carter's-branded models. Carter's-branded models were also sold in Carter's retail stores. The Sassy-branded models sold for approximately $8 and the Carter's-branded models for approximately $14.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys from children and contact Sassy for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: Sassy at (800) 323-6336 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sassybaby.com and go to the Product Recall Information link.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1743
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13079.html
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3. 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 20, 2012
Release #13-080
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 730-7998
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
PAPYRUS Signature Collection Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
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: 2012 PAPYRUS Holiday Signature Ornaments
Units: About 45,500 in the U.S. and about 10,200 in Canada
Importer: Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif.
Manufacturer: Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines
Hazard: The presence of Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled holiday ornaments come in 24 styles and are made of colorfully painted metallic-looking resin. They range from approximately three to six inches in height and are packaged individually in decorative boxes made of heavy paperstock, distressed painting finish and jeweled lid details. The UPC code can be found on the back of the product's hangtag with the PAPYRUS logo or on a label on the bottom of the box.
Name/Description | UPC Code
Ornament Flamingo pink | 90000165304
Ornament Star red | 90000165328
Ornament Green Royal Frogs Set of 2 | 90000165342
Ornament Skiers Male Female Set of 2 | 90000165359
Ornament Cupcake Set of 3 | 90000165366
Ornament Round ball with diamonds Set of 3 | 90000165373
Ornament Tree | 90000165397
Ornament Angel with harp red and pink | 90000165403
Ornament Angel blowing horn blue | 90000165410
Ornament Santa Red | 90000165427
Ornament Ballerina green with fan | 90000165434
Ornament Angel folding hands green | 90000165465
Ornament Unicorn silver with gold mane and tail | 90000165472
Ornament Hummingbird blue | 90000165496
Ornament Angel holding green tree | 90000165502
Ornament Ballerina white | 90000165526
Ornament Santa holding tree | 90000165540
Ornament Bird blue | 90000165571
Ornament Horse Pink and gold | 90000165588
Ornament Ballerina frog white | 90000165595
Ornament Heart Magenta | 90000165601
Ornament Frog Prince Sitting green | 90000165564
Ornament Angel holding harp | 90000165489
Ornament Reindeer green with pink and gold | 90000165458
Sold at: PAPYRUS and Carlton Cards Stores in the U.S. and Canada for between $24 and $44.
Manufactured in: Philippines
Remedy: Consumers should immediately place the ornament in a container and return the product and decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS or Carlton Cards Store, or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
Consumer Contact: Schurman Retail Group toll free at (855) 730-7998 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.papyrusonline.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1742
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13080.html
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4. 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 20, 2012
Release #13-081
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 730-7998
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
PAPYRUS Signature Collection Red 17-Inch Decorative Trees Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
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: 2012 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Tree
Units: About 455 in the U.S. and about 75 in Canada
Importer: Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif.
Manufacturer: Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines.
Hazard: The presence of Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled decorative tree is made of a metallic-looking resin and painted red with a gold base and raised gold and red embellishments. It stands 17-inches high and is packaged in a decorative box made of heavy paperstock, distressed painting finish and jeweled lid details. The UPC code, 9000165441, can be found on the back of the product's hangtag with the PAPYRUS logo or on a label on the bottom of the box.
Sold at: PAPYRUS stores in the U.S. and Canada September 2012 to November 2012 for about $54.
Manufactured in: Philippines
Remedy: Consumers should immediately put the tree in a container return it and the decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
Consumer Contact: Schurman Retail Group toll free at (855) 730-7998 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.papyrusonline.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1742
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13081.html
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5. 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 20, 2012
Release #13-082
Firm's Recall Hotline: (855) 730-7998
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983
PAPYRUS Signature Collection Frames Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold
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: 2012 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Picture Frames
Units: About 105 in the U.S. and about 3 in Canada
Importer: Schurman Retail Group, of Fairfield, Calif.
Manufacturer: Idianale Inc./Dekokraft, Inc., of Pasig City, Philippines
Hazard: The presence of Aspergillus mold spores were discovered on the products, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with chronic health problems or who have impaired immune systems.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled table stand picture frames are made of a metallic-looking resin material and come in two colors and sizes:
Model | Size | UPC Code
Green Frame | 4 by 6 inches | UPC 90000165335 Red Frame | 5 by 7 inches | UPC 90000165557
They are packaged in a decorative box made of a heavy paperstock with a distressed painting and jeweled lid finish. The UPC code can be found on the back of the product's hangtag with the PAPYRUS logo or on a label on the bottom of the box.
Sold at: PAPYRUS stores in the U.S. and Canada from September 2012 to November 2012 for approximately $44 and $48.
Manufactured in: Philippines
Remedy: Consumers should immediately place the frames in a container and return the product and the decorative box to their nearest PAPYRUS or contact Schurman Retail Group for instructions on how to return the product.
Consumer Contact: Schurman Retail Group toll free at (855) 730-7998 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.papyrusonline.com and click on Recalls for more information.
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1742
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml13/13082.html
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