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1. Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precious-Cargo-Recalls-Infant-One-Piece-Garments/
2. The Children’s Place Recalls Boys’ Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Boys-Varsity-Jackets/
3. Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall/
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1. Recall Date: August 6, 2015
Recall Number: 15-208
Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precious-Cargo-Recalls-Infant-One-Piece-Garments/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Precious Cargo infant one-piece garments
Hazard: The snaps on the one-piece garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments and contact Precious Cargo to return them for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Precious Cargo toll free at (888) 770-7018 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.preciouscargokids.com
and click on Product Recalls for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Precious-Cargo-Recalls-Infant-One-Piece-Garments/
Recall Details
Units: About 479,000
Description: This recall involves Precious Cargo® infant one-piece garments with a three snap bottom closure. The garments are 100 percent cotton and were sold in sizes 6M, 12M and 18M in the following solid colors: athletic heather, aquatic blue, candy pink, clover green, jet black, lime, navy, purple, red, royal, sangria, white and yellow. “Precious Cargo” and an elephant are printed on a blue tag sewn into the neck area. Style number CAR40 is printed on a white label sewn into the left inside seam. The one-pieces were sold as promotional products with a corporate or community organization logo on the front.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Promotional product distributors, screen printers, embroiderers and gift shops from July 2014 through July 2015 for about $4.
Importer/Distributor: SanMar Corp., of Issaquah, Wash.
Manufactured in: Vietnam
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2. Recall Date: August 6, 2015
Recall Number: 15-209
The Children’s Place Recalls Boys’ Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Boys-Varsity-Jackets/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Boys’ varsity jackets
Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and return them to any The Children’s Place store for a full refund. If the jacket was purchased online, contact The Children’s Place to receive a postage-paid envelope to return the jacket for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: The Children’s Place toll free at (877) 752 2387 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.childrensplace.com
and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/The-Childrens-Place-Recalls-Boys-Varsity-Jackets/
Recall Details
Units: About 13,700 (in addition, 2,200 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves boys’ knitted fleece varsity jackets in sizes 6 months through 5T. The jackets are royal blue with gray sleeves and have a baseball character with a red hat on the left chest area. “The Children’s Place” is printed on a tag at the neck of the jacket. A white sewn-in label at the side seam has product numbers 158805, 158806, 158807 and vendor number 1408.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold exclusively at: The Children’s Place stores nationwide and online at www.childrensplace.com from December 2014 through July 2015 for about $30.
Importer: The Children’s Place Services Company LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.
Manufactured in: Pakistan
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54504r-eng.php
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3. Recall Date: August 6, 2015
Recall Number: 15-210
Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Dishwashers
Hazard: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking for a free in-home repair.
Consumer Contact: Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information for more information.
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Viking-Range-Expands-Dishwasher-Recall/
Recall Details
Units: About 17,300 (in addition about 1,300 were sold in Canada and about 2,000 were previously recalled in April 2012)
Description: The recall includes Viking Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured before April 1, 2011. The recalled dishwashers are 24 inches wide and were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name “Viking” appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in MMDDYY format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model numbers and manufacture dates included on this recall are:
Model Numbers starting with: Manufacture Date = first six digits of serial number:
DDB200, FDB200, VDB200, DFB450 or VDB450 All date codes before 120110
VDB325 or DDB325 All date codes before 040111
Incidents/Injuries: Viking has received 136 additional reports of overheating connectors, including 21 reports of fires with property damage. No injuries have been reported. In the previous recall, the company had received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from July 2008 through March 2012 for between $1,225 and $2,000.
Manufacturer: Viking Range LLC, of Greenwood, Miss.
Manufactured in: United States
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54500r-eng.php .
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