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1. BabyHome USA Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BabyHome-USA-Recalls-High-Chairs
2. iCandy World Recalls Cherry Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Icandy-World-Recalls-Cherry-Strollers
3. Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bell-Sports-Recalls-BMX-Bike-Helmets
4. Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Definite-Technology-Recalls-SuperCube-2000-Subwoofers
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1. BabyHome USA Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-155
Name of product: Baby high chairs
Hazard: The front opening between the tray and seat bottom of the high chair can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children when the child is not harnessed.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately and contact BabyHome USA to receive a free crotch restraint repair kit.
Consumer Contact: BabyHome USA Inc. toll-free at (888) 758-5712 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.babyhome.es and click on "Eat Recall" for more information.
Units: About 1,100
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BabyHome-USA-Recalls-High-Chairs
Description: This recall includes Eat model high chairs in red, black, green, purple, navy, orange, and brown. The model number BH2104 is located on a label on the back of the high chair. The word "babyhome" is printed on one leg of the chair and the word "eat" is printed on the opposite leg of the chair. The high chairs have a nylon fabric seat with a plastic tray and metal frame. The high chairs measure about 36 inches high and 24 inches wide. There is a printed white "babyhome" logo shaped like a backwards letter "h" on the seatback. The recalled high chairs have lot numbers: BH00301/01-2012, BH00303/07-2012, BH00304/09-2012 and BH00304/09-2012. The lot numbers are located on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the footrest.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide including USA Baby, Magic Beans and RC Willey and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com and Diapers.com from March 2012 through February 2013 for about $150.
Importer: BabyHome USA, Inc., of Chester, N.J.
Manufacturer: BabyHome SA., of Sabadell, Spain
Manufactured in: China
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2. iCandy World Recalls Cherry Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-156
Name of product: Cherry model strollers
Hazard: The opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the bumper bar from the strollers and contact iCandy America Inc. to receive a free replacement bumper bar. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement bumper bar.
Consumer Contact: Contact iCandy America toll-free at (877) 484-4179 anytimebegin_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail info@icandyamerica.com or visit the firm's website at www.icandyworld.com and click "United States of America" and "Important Safety Information - iCandy Cherry."
Units: About 830
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Icandy-World-Recalls-Cherry-Strollers
Description: This recall includes the iCandy Cherry stroller only in the colors Fudge (light-medium brown) and Liquorice (red and black). The iCandy Cherry stroller system has a telescopic folding frame where a seat, bassinet or infant carrier car seat can be placed. The seat unit features three recline positions, adjustable footrest, 5-point safety harness, removable canopy and removable bumper bar. There is a printed white cherry logo on the rear of the seat unit. A label can be found under the basket fabric on the frame tubing that supports the lower basket on the following recalled models:
Batch No. | Cherry Stroller Color | Serial Number
U10001169 | FUDGE (IW119) | 1-500
U10002170 | LIQUORICE (IW124) | 501-1000
U10014182 | LIQUORICE (IW124) | 1001-1500
U10013181 | FUDGE (IW119) | 1501-2000
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through December 2012 for about $400.
Importer: iCandy America Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufacturer: iCandy World Ltd, of Bedfordshire, UK
Manufactured in: China
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3. Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-157
Name of product: Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
Hazard: The buckle on the helmet's safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on "Recall Notice" for more information.
Units: About 2,500
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Bell-Sports-Recalls-BMX-Bike-Helmets
Description: This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
Importer: Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Manufacturer: MHR
Manufactured in: China
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4. Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock
Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-158
Name of product: SuperCube 2000 Powered Subwoofers
Hazard: An internal failure with the subwoofer's level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement.
Consumer Contact: Definitive Technology at (800) 228-7148 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.definitivetechnology.com and click on "view the recall notice on select SuperCube 2000 models" for more information.
Units: About 900
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Definite-Technology-Recalls-SuperCube-2000-Subwoofers
Description: This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with "0912HB" as part of a serial number printed on the back of the unit. The subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap. "Definitive" is printed on the bottom front of the speaker.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of consumers who were shocked while handling the unit.
Sold at: Electronics stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com between November 2012 and January 2013 for about $600.
Importer: DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology, of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured in: China
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