April 2009 Recalls and Product Safety News

• Pumpkin Patch Recalls Hooded Girls’ Raincoats with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pumpkin Patch LLC, of San Mateo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 800 Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls’ Raincoats. The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

•  Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Jardine Enterprises, of Taipei, Taiwan, is voluntarily recalling about 96,000 Jardine Cribs (320,000 units were previously recalled in June 2008 and 56,450 units were recalled in January 2009). The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.

• Gap Recalls Children’s Coats; Toggles Can Break and Detach Posing Choking Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada (HC), Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 19,200 (U.S.) and 3,900 (Canada) babyGap Children’s Coats. The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard to young children.

•  Popcorn Machines Recalled by DTX International Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), of Mancelona, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 220 Popcorn Machines. The heating element of the popcorn machine’s warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.

• Hair Dryers Recalled by Universalink International Trading Due to Electrocution Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universalink International Trading Inc., of La Puente, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Special and Narita Hair Dryers. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

•  HMI Industries Recalls Floor Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HMI Industries Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 “Majestic 360” Floor Cleaners. The recalled cleaners’ wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

•  Dinosaur Play Sets Recalled by DND Imports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), DND Imports, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 50 Dinosaur Play Sets. The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

•  Under Armour Recalls Athletic Cups Due To Injury Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Under Armour Inc, of Baltimore, Maryland, is voluntarily recalling about 211,000 Under Armour Athletic Cups. The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard to athletes.

• Leg Curl Fitness Machines Recalled by Paramount Fitness Due To Crushing Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Paramount Fitness Corp., of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 150 Leg Curl Machines. A consumer’s hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation.

• Women's Chenille Robes Recalled by Blair Due to Burn Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 162,000 Full Length Women’s Chenille Robes. Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.

•  Toaster Oven/Broilers Recalled by Haier America Due to Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Haier America Trading L.L.C., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 106,000 Toaster Oven/Broilers. Electrical connections in the toaster oven/broilers can become loose, posing electrical shock and burn hazards.

• SportsPlay Equipment Recalls Playgrounds Due to Violation of Lead Paint Ban

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), SportsPlay Equipment Inc., of St. Louis, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 540 Playgrounds. The handrails and posts on the playground contain high levels of lead paint. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.