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1. Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and
Strangulation Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
2. Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
3. American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
4. Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
5. Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of
Lead Exposure
6. Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation
of
Lead Paint Standard
7. CPSC Public Calendar
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2007
Release #08-075
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 897-4689
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation
Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Wendy Bellissimo Collection Convertible Cribs
Units: About 8,900
Importer: Bassettbaby, of Bassett, Va.
Manufacturer: Goodbaby Child Products Company Ltd., of China
Hazard: The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come
loose,
creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening,
including one report of a 13 month-old child's hand becoming entrapped
between the railings.
Description: This recall involves Wendy Bellissimo Collection
convertible cribs, model numbers 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, sold in honey
and cherry finishes. The full size cribs have a sleigh design and one
of
the following purchase order numbers at the bottom rail of the
headboard: 272903, 272904, 273904, 276728, 276729, 291081, 323975,
324472, 320318, 323976, 332883 365620, 368466 in honey, and 338535,
338537 and 332884 in cherry. All other Wendy Bellissimo Collection
cribs
are not involved in this recall.
Sold at: Babies R Us stores nationwide from July 2005 through October
2007 for about $500.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact
Bassettbaby for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at
(888) 897-4689 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's
Web site at
www.bassettbaby.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
Cribs Sold By Bassettbaby Recalled Due to Entrapment and Strangulation Hazard: Sold Exclusively at Babies R Us
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2007
Release #08-076
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 231-9240
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Players
Units: About 12,000
Importer: Coby Electronics Corp., of Maspeth, N.Y.
Hazard: The portable DVD/CD/MP3 players can overheat, posing a fire
hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Coby Electronics Corp. has received three reports
of
the units overheating, one of which involved minor property damage from
a fire. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3
players:
5" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player with TV Tuner and Digital AM/FM Tuner
TF-DVD170
Product is spherical in shape with a 5" TV screen in front. The name
"COBY" is written above the screen. The model number can be found on
the
bottom of the unit.
5.6" TFT Portable DVD/CD/MP3 Player and NTSC TV Tuner
TF-DVD176
Product is spherical in shape with a 5.6" TV screen in front. The name
"COBY" is written above the screen. The model number can be found on
the
bottom of the unit.
Sold at: Discount, electronics, music, toy, and office supply stores,
as
well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide from May 2006
through October 2007 for between $140 and $170.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the portable DVD/CD/MP3
players and contact the firm for information on returning the units and
receiving a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Coby Electronics
Corp. toll-free at (877) 231-9240 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.cobyusa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
Coby Electronics Recalls DVD/CD/MP3 Players Due to Fire Hazard
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2007
Release #08-077
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 426-7701
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers
Units: About 22,000
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif.
Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel
tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is
ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.
Incidents/Injuries: American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports
of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.
Description: The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model
numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001
through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number
are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn
mower is dark gray with a red engine cover.
Sold at: Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home
Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800
and $900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers
immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the
fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will
be mailed a notice.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honda at (800)
426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit
the firm's Web site at
Honda Power Equipment - Official Site - General Outdoor Power Equipment, Parts, Honda Marine, Engines
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
American Honda Motor Corp. Recalls Lawn Mowers Due to Fire Hazard
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2007
Release #08-078
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 509-0320
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Yamaha AC Power Adaptors
Units: About 49,000
Distributor: Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif.
Hazard: The housing of the power adaptor can separate, posing an
electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Yamaha has received five reports of units
separating. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves the Yamaha PA-3C power adaptor with a
date code of 0624. The adaptor is used with Yamaha keyboards and
digital
drum sets. The model number is written in white print on the front of
the plug of the adaptor and the date code is etched into the plastic at
the bottom of the plug panel. The adaptor can be purchased as part of a
set or separately.
Sold at: Musical instrument retailers nationwide from July 2006 through
September 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled power adaptor
immediately and contact Yamaha to return the power adaptor and obtain a
free replacement.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Yamaha Corporation of
America toll-free at (866) 509-0320 Monday through Friday between 8
a.m.
and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at
Yamaha Corporation of America - Environmental Commitment Policy
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
Yamaha Recalls AC Power Adaptors Due to Electric Shock Hazard
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2007
Release #08-079
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 352-2064
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Curious George Plush Dolls
Units: About 175,000
Manufacturer: Marvel Toys, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paint on the toy's plastic face and construction hat
contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint
standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Curious George 12-inch plush dolls
with a plastic face. The dolls are dressed to represent five various
themes: birthday, fireman, sweet dreams, tool time and tool time with a
soft face. The plush dolls were sold with a Curious George storybook or
activity book. The following product and SKU numbers are printed on the
packaging.
Birthday : 90253/ 8-83199-90253-5
Fireman : 90246/ 8-83199-90246-7
Sweet Dreams : 90247/ 8-83199-90247-4
Tool Time : 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Tool Time (soft face) : 90251/ 8-83199-90251-1
Sold at: Toy and discount department stores nationwide from December
2005 through August 2007 for about $15.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and contact Marvel Toys to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Toys at
(800) 352-2064 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at
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recalled product, please go to:
Curious George Plush Dolls Recalled By Marvel Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2007
Release #08-080
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 678-9258
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Fashion Sunglasses
Units: About 51,000
Importer/Distributor: Dolgencorp Inc., of Goodlettsville, Tenn.
Hazard: The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain
excessive
levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves yellow children's sunglasses. No other
colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is
printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words
"Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the
product's red hangtag.
Sold at: Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through
October 2007 for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young
children immediately and return them to any Dollar General store for a
full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at
(800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at
Dollar General - Save Time Save Money
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
Children's Sunglasses Recalled by Dollar General Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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CPSC Public Calendar
Vol. XXXV No. 6
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Washington, DC 20207
November 7, 2007
Commission Agendas
Listed below is the agenda of a Commission briefing meeting scheduled
for December, 2007. Circumstances sometimes require changes prior to
the
meeting. For a recorded message concerning the latest agenda
information
call (301) 504-7948.
Thursday, December 6, 2007 - 10:00 a.m.
Upholstered Furniture
The staff will brief the Commission on its briefing package regarding
regulatory options on upholstered furniture flammability.
Meetings Between Commission Staff and Outside Parties
All meetings listed below are open to the public unless otherwise
stated. For information on a specific meeting or to attend a meeting,
please call the contact person listed for that meeting.
Abbreviations: we use asterisks (*) to identify meetings for the
current
week which have not appeared before in the printed Public Calendar. If
the meeting involves discussion of a "substantial interest matter,"
defined by CPSC's Meetings Policy, we show the date when we posted
notice of the meeting on the Master Calendar. The Master Calendar is in
the Office of the Secretary, Room 502, telephone (301) 504-7923. We
indicate whether a meeting is of substantial interest by the symbol
(S);
we use the symbol (N) to indicate non-substantial interest meetings.
The
Commission offices are located in the Bethesda Towers Building, 4330
East West Highway, Bethesda,Maryland.
Under the Meetings Policy, a staff person holding or attending a
substantial interest meeting must file a log of the meeting with the
Office of the Secretary within 20 days.
Week of November 12 thru November 18
Tuesday, November 13
Dale Ray, Directorate for Economic Analysis, and other CPSC staff
meeting with Dr. Arlene Blum, University of California / Berkeley, on
brominated and chlorinated flame retardants; 2:00 p.m., Bethesda
Towers,
room 715. The meeting was requested by Dr. Blum. For additional
information contact Dale Ray, (301) 504-7704. (S)
Tuesday, November 13 thru Friday, November 16
*Rick McCallion, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, meeting with ASTM
F 08 subcommittee to discuss voluntary standards for trampolines,
headgear, playground surfacing, etc.; 8:00 a.m., Marriot Waterside
Hotel, Tampa, FL. The meeting was requested by the ASTM subcommittees.
For additional information contact Rick McCallion, (301) 424-6421, ext.
121. (N)
Wednesday, November 14
*Patty Adair, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC
staff, meeting with Dr. David Brookstein, Philadelphia University, to
discuss the University's Institute for Textile and Apparel Product
Safety; 11:00 a.m., Bethesda Towers, room 714. The meeting was
requested
by Dr. Brookstein. For additional information contact Patty Adair,
(301)
504-7536. Posted on Master Calendar 11/1/07. (S)
Future
Thursday, November 29
Joel Recht, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC staff
meeting with Mr. Bob Wopperer and associates, ThermoFisher Scientific
NITON on the use of X-ray Fluorescence to screen for lead in consumer
products; 1:00 p.m., Bethesda Towers, room 714. The meeting was
requested by Mr. Wopperer. For additional information contact Joel
Recht, (301) 424-6421, ext. 123. (S)
Addendum
Meeting notices printed in this section did not reach the Office of the
Secretary in time to meet the Tuesday noon deadline for the previously
printed Public Calendar. Under the CPSC Meetings Policy, however, staff
persons, including Commissioners, can meet the seven-day notice
requirement by placing notice of the meeting on the Master Calendar at
least seven days before the meeting. The Master Calendar is in the
Office of the Secretary, Room 502, Bethesda Towers Building.
In addition, the policy allows the Office of General Counsel to waive
the seven-day notice requirements of meetings of the staff personnel,
and individual Commissioners can waive the requirements for themselves
and their personal staff.
Tuesday, October 30
Caroleene Paul, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, met with Window
Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) to participate in Technical
Committee Meeting where discussion included reopening of ANSI/WCMA
A100.1 to address wood/roman shades, simplification of Appendix A,
multiple operation cords, and test requirements for roll-up blinds;
9:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m., the Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel, Newark, NJ. The
meeting was requested by Bruce Baiter, WCMA. For additional information
contact Caroleene Paul, (301) 504-7540. (S)
Tuesday, November 6 (Part Open, Part Closed Meeting)
Ronald Jordan, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC
staff met with representatives from Telair Products to discuss
proprietary information related to their sensor technology and for them
to observe CPSC furnace test setup at the CPSC Laboratory; 8:00 a.m.,
CPSC Laboratory, Gaithersburg, MD. (The latter portion of the meeting
was closed to the public because of the proprietary information that
was
discussed.) (OGC approved waiver of seven-day notice.) The meeting was
requested by Telair Products. For additional information contact Ronald
Jordan, (301) 504-7575. Posted on Master Calendar 11/2/07. (S)
Friday, November 9
Mike Karen, Directorate for Engineering Sciences, meeting with Joe
Musso, UL Chairman, and Range Stability Task Group members by
teleconference to discuss free standing ranges and related UL
standards;
9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., UL headquarters, Chicago, IL. The meeting was
requested by CPSC. (OGC approved waiver of seven-day notice.) For
additional information contact Mike Karen, (301) 504-7576. Posted on
Master Calendar 11/6/07. (S)
To see Public Calendar on CPSC's web site, please go to:
CPSC Public Calendar
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270,
or
visit CPSC's web site at
Report Unsafe Products. To join a CPSC email
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www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.asp. Consumers
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obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
CPSC Home Page.
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