Tuesday, May 17, 2016

News From CPSC: 2 Recalls Announced Today

 

-----------NEWS from CPSC-----------
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814
www.cpsc.gov

1. Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Target-Recalls-Menorahs/

2. Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Infant-Bicycle-Helmets/

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1. Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Target-Recalls-Menorahs/

Recall Date: May 17, 2016

Recall Number: 16-159 

Target Recalls Menorahs Due to Fire Hazard

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Target-Recalls-Menorahs/ 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Menorahs

 

Hazard: The menorahs can melt when the candles are burning, posing a fire hazard.

 

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled menorahs and return them to Target for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, online at www.target.com, click Help section at bottom of homepage, then click Product Recalls or click on Recall tab on the Target’s Facebook page for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Target-Recalls-Menorahs/

Units: About 2,600

 

Description: This recall involves clear acrylic Hanukkah menorahs in a pyramid design that are 10.5 inches long, 1.2 inches wide and 2.3 inches high. Model number 240-14-0169 and bar code can be found on a round white label on the side of the menorah.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of the product melting, including three reports of fire. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from October 2015 through December 2015 for about $20.

Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis

 

Manufactured in: China

 

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2. Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Infant-Bicycle-Helmets/

Recall Date: May 17, 2016

Recall Number: 16-162                                                          

Pacific Cycle Recalls Infant Bicycle Helmets Due to Choking and Magnet Ingestion Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Target

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Infant-Bicycle-Helmets/

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch buckle chin straps

 

Hazard: The magnetic buckle on the helmet’s chin strap contains small plastic covers and magnets that can come loose, posing a risk of choking and magnet ingestion to young children.

 

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately take the helmets away from children and contact Pacific Cycle for instructions on how to receive a free replacement helmet.

 

Consumer Contact: Pacific Cycle toll-free at 877-564-2261 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday, email customerservice@pacific-cycle.com or online at www.schwinnbikes.com and click on “Support” then “Safety & Recalls” or www.target.com and click on “Product Recall” for more information.

 

Recall Details

 

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-Infant-Bicycle-Helmets/

Units: About 129,000

 

Description: This recall involves infant bicycle helmets with magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles. The helmets are made for infants ranging from one to three years old. The helmet and its straps come in various colors and design patterns. The buckles have small plastic covers and enclosed magnets. “SCHWINN” is printed on the front of the helmets. Only helmets with the magnetic no-pinch chin strap buckles are affected by this recall.

 

Incidents/Injuries: Pacific Cycle has received three reports of the plastic cover coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

 

Sold exclusively at: Target stores and online at www.target.com from January 2014 through

April 2016 for between $18 and $25.


Importer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.

 

Manufactured in: China

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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