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1. Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-PowerPact-J-Frame-Circuit-Breakers/
2. Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Giggles-International-Recalls-Animated-Monkey-Toy/
3. Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Kiddie-Korral-Recalls-Girls-Hoodies-with-Ponies/
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1.
Recall Date: December 18, 2014
Recall Number: 15-050
Schneider Electric Recalls PowerPact J-Frame Circuit Breakers Due to Fire, Burn, Electrical Shock Hazards
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Circuit breakers
Hazard: The circuit breaker will not trip during an overload condition, posing a risk of fire, burns and electrical shock.
Remedy: Repair, Replace
Consumer Contact: Schneider Electric USA at (800) 634-8730 any time or online at www.schneider-electric.com and click on Customer Notifications for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 62,500
Description: The recall involves PowerPact J-frame molded case circuit breakers with thermal-magnetic trip units. The circuit breakers are made of black plastic and have a three-position breaker handle that indicates whether the breaker is off, on or tripped. The recalled circuit breakers are rated for 150 to 250 amps, have interruption ratings of D, G, J, L and R. They were manufactured in two pole and three pole configurations with either lug-in/lug-out or plug-in (I-Line) style connectors.
Brand name “Schneider Electric” or “Square D” is on a yellow sticker above the breaker handle and on the top of a label on the side of the circuit breaker. A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the left of the breaker handle has the catalog number at the top. The number also appears on a label on the side of the breaker. Schneider Electric catalog numbers begin with “NJ” and Square D catalog numbers begin with “J.”
A label on the front of the circuit breaker to the right of the breaker handle has the date code in the lower right corner. Recalled circuit breakers were manufactured from March 24, 2014 through September 26, 2014 and have date codes 14131 through 14395. The date codes are in the YYWWD format (example: 14131 = year 2014, week 13, day of the work week 1/ Monday).
A list of catalog numbers for breakers being recalled can be viewed here: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Schneider-Electric-Recalls-PowerPact-J-Frame-Circuit-Breakers/
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled circuit breakers and contact Schneider Electric for either a free replacement circuit breaker and a credit of up to $300 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician or a handle update kit and a credit of up to $150 per address to cover labor costs for installation by a certified electrician.
Sold at: Authorized Schneider Electric distributors, original equipment manufacturers and in factory assembled panel boards from March 2014 through September 2014 for between $2,900 and $11,200.
Manufacturer: Schneider Electric USA Inc., of Columbia, Mo., and Tlaxcala, Mexico
Manufactured in: USA and Mexico
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2.
Recall Date: December 18, 2014
Recall Number: 15-049
Giggles International Recalls Animated Monkey Toy Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Animated toy
Hazard: The battery compartment can reach temperatures up to 230 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Giggles International at (800) 738-6018 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.LoveMyGiggles.com and click on Recall at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 13,000
Description: This recall involves Giggles International Animated Sing-Along Monkey toys. The monkey is made of brown and beige plush material and is about 9 inches tall. The toy is designed to hold a song book titled "5 Little Monkeys" and to sing the song when activated. A red music note is on the bottom of the monkey's right foot and the face of a child with its hands covering its eyes are on the bottom of the money's left foot. Recalled sing-along monkeys were manufactured between 6/7/2014 and 7/5/2014 and have batch code GP1410028. The manufacture date in the M/D/YYYY format and batch code are printed on the bottom of a white fabric label attached near the base of the monkey's tail. The monkey toys came in a tan colored box with words "Animated Sing-Along Monkey," "Sing along with me!" and "I play peek-a-boo with you!" on the front. The age advisory "For ages 3+" and the warning that batteries are included are also on the front of the box.
Incidents/Injuries: Giggles International has received two reports of toys overheating and melting their battery compartments.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the animated monkey away from children, remove the batteries and return the toy to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store or contact Giggles International for a full refund.
Sold exclusively at: Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationwide from September 2014 to October 2014 for about $25.
Manufacturer: Giggles International Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in: China
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3.
Recall Date: December 18, 2015
Recall Number: 15-051
Kiddie Korral Recalls Girls Hoodies with Ponies Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Pink Pony Hoodies
Hazard: A drawstring through the hood of the hoodies can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school- bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children's upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC's actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Kiddie Korral at (800) 445-7195 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.kiddiekorral.com and click on the Recall tab at the top of the page.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,300
Description: This recall involves Kiddie Korral girl’s pink hooded sweatshirts with red ponies and a drawstring through the hood. The zippered front hoodies have two front pockets, are made of 100% polyester and were sold in sizes 2 through 12. A label sewn into the garment’s neck seam reads “Kiddie Korral” and a label sewn into the side seam has RN#117026 and style number 327.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the hoodies from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the hoodies to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Sold at: Children’s boutiques, gift shops and other specialty retail stores nationwide from December 2012 through November 2014 for about $25.
Distributor: Kiddie Korral, Dallas, TX
Manufactured in: China
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