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1. Monogram Beverage Mugs Recalled by Tri-Vista Designs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kirklands http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Monogram-Beverage-Mugs-Recalled-by-Tri-Vista-Designs/
2. Walgreens Vitamins Recalled by International Vitamin Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Walgreens-Vitamins-Recalled-by-International-Vitamin/
3. Ramart Recalls Swing Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods Stores http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Ramart-Recalls-Swing-Chairs/
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Recall Date: June 11, 2015
Recall Number: 15-161
Monogram Beverage Mugs Recalled by Tri-Vista Designs Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Kirklands
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Metallic Monogram Beverage Mugs
Hazard: If used in the microwave, the metallic mugs can spark, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mugs in the microwave, and return them to any Kirkland’s store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Tri-Vista Designs toll-free at (870) 446-5126 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.trivistadesigns.com click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 10,000
Description: This recall involves 16-ounce white ceramic beverage mugs with metallic gold accents. A monogram letter A, B, C, D, E, G, H, J, K, L, M, R, S or T is printed in gold on the mug. A sticker on the bottom of the mug has “UPC# 698617673962,” “SKU# 138837” and “Retail: $6.99.”
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a mug that began to spark while in the microwave. No injuries have been reported.
Sold exclusively at: Kirkland’s stores nationwide from March 2015 to May 2015 for about $7.
Importer: Tri-Vista Designs Inc., of Deer, Ark.
Manufactured in: China
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2.
Recall Date: June 11, 2015
Recall Number: 15-162
Walgreens Vitamins Recalled by International Vitamin Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Multivitamin Women 50+ tablets
Hazard: The packaging is not child-resistant and senior friendly as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The multivitamin supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and contact International Vitamin Corp. for a free replacement child-resistant cap.
Consumer Contact: International Vitamin Corp. toll-free at (866) 927-5470 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ivcinc.com and click on Safety Recall Notice at the bottom for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 17,000
Description: This recall involves “Well at Walgreens” Multivitamin Women 50+ tablets. The white plastic bottles contain 200 multivitamin tablets. “Well at Walgreens Multivitamin Women 50+” is printed on the bottle’s white and silver label. A yellow band at the top of the label states “Value Size.” UPC number 3-11917-17262-0 and one of the following lot numbers 000001 (EXP 9/2016), 000002 (EXP 12/2016) or 000003 (EXP 11/2016) are printed on the back of the bottles on a white label.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: Walgreens drug stores nationwide from January 2015 through March 2015 for about $16.
Manufacturer: International Vitamin Corporation (IVC), of Freehold, N.J.
Manufactured in: United States
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Recall Date: June 11, 2015
Recall Number: 15-163
Ramart Recalls Swing Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively at HomeGoods Stores
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Swing chairs
Hazard: The swing chairs can tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swing chairs and return them to a HomeGoods store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: HomeGoods at (800) 888-0776 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.homegoods.com and click on Product Info/Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 250
Description: This recall involves green, apple-shaped swing chairs and brown, teardrop-shaped swing chairs. They hang from a chain connected to a metal stand with a circle-shaped base. The chairs are made from plastic rattan and have red cushions. The chairs measure about 42 inches in diameter and 43 inches tall with a 48 inch wide seat cushion. The stand measures about 77 inches tall.
Incidents/Injuries: HomeGoods has received 11 reports of the swing chairs tipping over with consumers in them, including four reports of injuries to adults and a baby.
Sold exclusively at: HomeGoods stores nationwide from March 2015 through May 2015 for about $400.
Importer/Distributor: Ramart LLC, of Tulsa, Okla.
Manufactured in: China
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