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1. Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Tikes-Recalls-Toddler-Swings
2. S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/SR-Smith-Recalls-Helix-Pool-Slides
3. Dillard’s Recalls Baby Jackets Due to Choking Hazard: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dillards-Recalls-Baby-Jackets
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1. Recall Date: February 23, 2017
Recall Number: 17-096
Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure Pink toddler swings
Hazard: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.
Consumer Contact: Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littletikes.com and click on Product Recalls under the At Your Service menu for more information.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Tikes-Recalls-Toddler-Swings
Recall Details
Units: About 540,000
Description: This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended by four yellow ropes. The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date code stamp points to “10”, “11”, “12” or “13”, it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of “9” on the INNER arrow combined with “13” or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are affected.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children including abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. Two of the reported injuries included children with a broken arm.
Sold at: Walmart, Toys “R” Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.
Manufacturer: Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio
Manufactured in: U. S.
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2. Recall Date: February 28, 2017
Recall Number: 17-098
S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Helix pool slides
Hazard: A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.
Consumer Contact: S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on “Helix Slide Info” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/SR-Smith-Recalls-Helix-Pool-Slides
Recall Details
Units: About 800
Description: This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. “S.R. Smith,” “Helix” and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7-feet, 4 inches-tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 16 reports of users falling from the slide, resulting in 15 reports of injuries including a 4-year-old girl who sustained a concussion. Other reports included damaged/loosened teeth, cuts to the chin that required stitches, bruising and scrapes.
Sold at: In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000.
Distributor: S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.
Manufactured in: U.S.
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3. Recall Date: February 28, 2017
Recall Number: 17- 099
Dillard’s Recalls Baby Jackets Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coats
Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled coat and return it to the nearest Dillard’s store for a full refund. To obtain a prepaid envelope to return the product by mail, customers can contact Dillard’s.
Consumer Contact: Dillard’s at 800-345-5273 from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sunday, by email at bearcoat.recall@dillards.com or online at www.dillards.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Photos available at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Dillards-Recalls-Baby-Jackets
Recall Details
Units: About 1,800
Description: This recall involves the Starting Out Baby Girls 3-24 Months Faux-Fur Hooded Bear Coat with style numbers F64CI801I and F64CI801N. The coat is labeled for children aged 3-24 months and has metal snap closures. It is an ivory faux fur coat with animal ears on the hood. The “Starting Out” logo and style number can be found on the tag sewn into the garment.
Incidents/Injuries: Dillard’s has received one report of snaps detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Dillard’s stores nationwide and online at www.dillards.com from September 2016 through December 2016 for about $40.
Importer/Distributor: Dillard’s Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.
Manufactured in: China
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