News from CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

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1. Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by lululemon athletica Due to Injury Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/lululemon-athletica-recalls-tops-with-elastic-cords/

2. Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Northern-Tool-and-Equipment-Recalls-Little-Digger-Toy/

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Recall Date: June 25, 2015

Recall Number: 15-171

 

Tops with Elastic Draw Cords Recalled by lululemon athletica Due to Injury Hazard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: lululemon women’s tops

 

Hazard: When the elastic draw cord with a hard tip in the hood or around the neck area is pulled or caught on something and released, it can snap back, impact the face area and result in injury.

 

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should stop wearing the tops with the elastic draw cord and either remove the draw cord or contact lululemon to request a new, non-elastic draw cord with written instructions on how to replace the draw cord.

 

Consumer Contact: lululemon toll-free (877) 263-9300 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET on Saturday and Sunday, email lululemon’s Guest Education Centre at gec@lululemon.com or visit www.lululemon.com and click on “Important Safety Notice” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 133,000 in the United States and 185,000 in Canada

 

Description: The recalled tops have an elastic draw cord with hard metal or plastic tips in the hood or around the neck area. Recalled tops come in a variety of colors and styles, including Carry and Go Hoodie; Cool Down Jacket; Course-ette Jacket; Cozy Up Jacket; Dance Studio Jacket; Dance Sweat Shirt; Don’t Hurry Be Happy Pullover; Gratitude Wrap; Necessity Jacket; Proactive Jacket; Refresh Snap Up; Run Sun Blocker Pullover; Run Track N Field Jacket; Run With It Jacket; Sanctuary Jacket; Savasana Tunic; Sing, Floss, Travel Jacket; Stow ’N Go Jacket; Stride Jacket; Summertime Tunic; Varsity Hoodie; Victory Jacket and Wear With All Jacket. Each top displays an embroidered or printed lululemon logo; the location of the logo varies with the style of the garment.

 

Incidents/Injuries: There were seven reported incidents, resulting in seven injuries to the face and eye.

 

Sold at: lululemon stores, online at www.lululemon.com and through select sales partners between January 2008 and December 2014 for $75-260.

 

Importer: lululemon athletica of Vancouver, B.C.

 

Manufactured in: Bangladesh, China, Indonesia and Peru

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2.

Recall Date: June 25, 2015

Recall Number: 15-172

 

Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Little Digger Toy Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Little Digger Toy

 

Hazard: The red paint on the Little Digger toy frame contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the Little Digger Toy, put it out of reach of children and contact the firm for a full refund.

 

Consumer Contact: Northern Tool + Equipment toll free at (888) 518-0339 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.northerntool.com. Click on “Product Recalls” near the bottom of the homepage for more recall information.

 

Recall Details

 

Units: About 7,000

 

Description: This recall involves Wel-Bilt brand Little Diggers, Item # 28303. It is a stationary scooper toy with moveable poles that allow the child to scoop items up into the bucket. The item has a red powder-coated steel frame with a black plastic seat and black adjustable scoop with two yellow plastic grips on the poles and a six-sided frame base. The measurements are about 17 inches high and 25 inches wide. It has a manufacture date of August 2014 through June 2015.Wel-Bilt is printed on the front of the bucket and the manufacture date is written on the tracking label located on the bucket.  The item number #28303 is printed only on the toy’s packaging

 

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

 

Sold at: Northern Tool + Equipment retail stores and catalogs and online at www.amazon.com, www.kotulas.com  and www.northerntool.com from August 2014 through June 2015 for about $30.

 

Importer: Northern Tool + Equipment Company, Inc. of Fredericksburg, Va.

 

Manufacturer: Intradin Import & Export Co., Ltd., of Shanghai, China

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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