Clothing Irons Recalled by Conair Corporation Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Conair Corporation, of Stamford, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 45,000 Clothing Irons. The clothing iron can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Yamaha Motor Corp. Offers Free Repair For 450, 660, and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles; CPSC advises consumers not to use the off-road vehicles until repaired

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif., is announcing a free repair program to address safety issues with all Rhino 450, 660, and 700 model off-highway recreational vehicles. Yamaha has also agreed to voluntarily suspend sale of these models immediately until repaired. Consumers should immediately stop using these popular recreational vehicles until the repair is installed by a dealer.

Central Fireplace Recalls Fireplaces Due to Laceration Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Central Fireplace, of Greenbush, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 760 Direct Vent Gas Fireplaces. Excess gas can accumulate in the firebox if the pilot light is not lit or has gone out. When consumers relight the pilot light, the accumulated gas can ignite with force and shatter the glass fireplace doors posing a serious laceration hazard.

Outerwears Inc. Recalls Filters Used in Fuel Funnels Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Outerwears Inc., of Schoolcraft, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 500 Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters. The Funnel Pre-Filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.

Lenovo Recalls ThinkVision Speaker AC Adaptors Due to Shock Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Lenovo (United States) Inc., of Morrisville, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 230 AC Adaptors used with ThinkVision Soundbars. The plastic shell of the AC Adaptor can crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Cordless Stick Vacuums Recalled by Electrolux Home Care Products Due to Bursting Batteries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electrolux Home Care Products Inc., of Bloomington, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 320,000 Ergorapido, Pronto and Precision Vacuums. The vacuum’s battery can expand and burst, posing a risk of injury to the user and bystanders.

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rusty North America Due to Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rusty North America, of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling 635 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by MM Compound Due to Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with MM Compound LLC (also known as Metal Mulisha Clothing), of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,200 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Children’s Fishing Poles Recalled by Zebco Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with W.C. Bradley/Zebco Holdings Inc., doing business as Zebco Brands, of Tulsa, Okla., is voluntarily recalling about 2,700 Children’s Fishing Poles. The paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Holiday Lights Recalled by Four Star Group USA Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Safeway Stores

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Four Star Group USA Inc., of Hopkinton, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Fresh Décor 10 Count LED Star String Lights. Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Dysfunctional Clothing Due to Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Dysfunctional Clothing LLC, of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 450 Hooded Fleece Sweatshirts. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

La Jolla Sport Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with La Jolla Sport USA, of Irvine, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 9,700 O’Neill Children’s Sweatshirts with Drawstrings. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard.

Children’s Hooded Fleece Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Golden Grove Trading Due to Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Golden Grove Trading Inc., of Covina, Calif. d/b/a Crystal Castle®, is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 Children’s Hooded Fleece Jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Pacifiers Recalled by OKK Trading Due to Choking Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with OKK Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Baby Necessities pacifiers. The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Fisher-Price Recalls 3-in-1 High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 24,000 3-in-1 High Chairs. The seat can fall backwards from high chair frame if the booster seat release is unlatched while the child is in the product. Also, the seat back can detach if not fully snapped in place, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury to young children.

Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines Due to Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Aviva Sports, Inc. of Camdenton, Mo., is voluntarily recalling about 14,000 Aviva Leaps and Bounds Folding Trampolines with Safety Pad (“L&B”) and Aviva Pirate Jump ‘N Play Trampolines (“Pirate”). The metal support legs of the trampoline can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Desktop Computers Recalled By Acer America Corp. Due to Overheating, Burn Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Acer America Corp., of San Jose, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 215 Acer Predator Desktop Computers. The insulation on the computer’s internal wiring can become bent or stripped, causing the wires to overheat while the product is in use. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

CPSC Warns that 9 Out of 10 Unintentional Child Poisonings Occur in the Home

Each year, unintentional poisonings from consumer products commonly found in the home kill about 30 children and prompt more than 2 million calls to the nation’s poison control centers. More than 90% of these calls involve poisonings in the home. On average, each year an estimated 80,000 children are treated in hospital emergency departments for unintentional poisonings.

Educational Craft Kits Recalled by FloraCraft Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with FloraCraft Corp., of Ludington, Mich., is voluntarily recalling about 930,000 Solar System Kits and DNA Kits. The surface coating on the educational kit’s wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Human Touch Recalls Perfect Chair to Fix Screw Drive Due to Entanglement Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Human Touch LLC, of Long Beach, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 20,000 Human Touch LLC “Perfect Chairs”. The screw on the underside of the Perfect Chair recliner can cut or entangle children or pets.

Montessori N’ Such Recalls Metal Vases, Pails and Other Containers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Montessori N’ Such, of Sterling, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 various containers used in instructional kits. Surface paints on the products contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Gas Generators Recalled by Sycamore SCS Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sycamore SCS, of Louisville, K.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 1,500 Sycamore Pro Gas Generators. A plastic sediment cup attached to the bottom of the fuel valve can crack during shipping and handling and cause fuel leakage or spillage, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Nordstrom Recalls Girl’s Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nordstrom, of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 pairs of Girl’s Shoes. Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

State Farm® Recalls Good Neigh Bears® Due to Choking Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with State Farm, of Bloomington, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 800,000 (in the United States) and 27,000 (in Canada) State Farm Good Neigh Bears. The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Cannondale Recalls Road Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Cannondale Bicycle Corporation, of Bethel, Conn., is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 2009 Six 5, Six 6, Six Carbon 5 and Six Carbon 6 Bicycles. The bicycles fail to meet the federal safety standard for bicycles. Spoke protector discs, required on bicycles to prevent the bicycle chain from interfering or suddenly stopping the wheel, are missing from these bicycles. This poses a fall hazard to the rider.

Kubota Recalls Riding Mowers Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Kubota Manufacturing of America Corp., of Gainesville, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 9,500 Kubota Zero Turn Riding Mowers. The carburetor can fail allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Seattle Cotton Works Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Seattle Cotton Works, LLC, of Bellevue, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 40,000 Hooded sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Injury

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Tippmann Sports LLC, of Fort Wayne, Ind., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Tippmann® A-5® Paintball Markers. The end cap assembly on the rear of certain A-5® markers can break and eject during use, posing a risk of injury to the operator.

Valero Marketing & Supply Co. Announce Recall to Inspect Propane Gas; Can Pose Fire and Burn Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Valero Marketing & Supply Co., of San Antonio, Texas, is voluntarily announcing a recall to inspect about 919,000 barrels of propane (LP) gas. An odorant is added to propane to help alert customers to a propane gas leak, but this propane might not have the recommended level of odorant. Failure to detect leaking gas can present a fire, explosion or thermal burn hazard to consumers.

Kidde Recalls to Replace Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Operate

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc., of Mebane, N.C., is voluntarily recalling about 167,000 Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers. The pressurized cylinders in the recalled fire extinguishers could lose pressure and fail to operate. In the event of a fire, this failure could put a consumer and property at risk.

Pure Fishing Recalls Children’s Fishing Games Due to Violation of Ban on Lead in Paint

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pure Fishing Inc., of Columbia, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 2,600 Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing Kits. The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint.

On Tuesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Peanut Corporation of America issued a safety recall of Disney’s Hannah Montana Peanut Chocolate Granola Bars due to possible salmonella contamination.

The snack, contained in a box bearing the image of actress Miley Cyrus, contains nut products that are part of the wider peanut recall from earlier this year.

Here are the specifics of the recall:

Disney Hannah Montana Peanut Chocolate Granola Bar Boxes of 6 or 18 bars, 22 g each with the UPC codes 0 53847 20587 9 *, 0 53847 24451 9 *, 0 53847 20610 4 *. 1H001 through 3H365; 1J001 through 3J365; 1K001 through 3K029.

Electra Bicycle Company Recalls Bicycles with Front Trays; Trays Can Come Loose and Pose Fall Hazard to Riders

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Electra Bicycle Company LLC, of Vista, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 2009 Model Electra Bicycles with Front Trays. The front tray on the bicycle can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Ice Skates Recalled by Pronto Sports Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Pronto Sports Inc., of Anoka, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 600 pairs of DBX Glide Boys Ice Skates. Surface paint on the ice skates contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Hair Dryers Recalled By Big Lots Stores, Inc. Due to Electrocution Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Big Lots Stores, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 31,000 Style Elements Hair Dryers. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

Infantino Recalls Infant Toys Due to Choking Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif., are voluntarily recalling about 172,000 (in the United States) and 12,000 (in Canada) Infant Toys. The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Maytag Recalls Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 1.6 million Maytag®, Jenn-Air®, Amana®, Admiral®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators. An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator’s compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard.

Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to replace their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm batteries this Sunday as clocks are turned ahead for Daylight Saving Time.

Wall-Mounted Radiators Recalled by Rettig Belgium Due to Crush Hazard; Child’s Death Reported

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Rettig Belgium NV, of Belgium, is voluntarily recalling about 36 (in the United States, 113,000 worldwide) Radson Wall-Mounted Radiators. The radiator can come loose from the wall, and fall on people near it.

Off-Road Bike Engine Parts Recalled by Wiseco Due to Crash Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Wiseco Performance Products, of Mentor, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 420 Off-Road Dirt Bike Connecting Rods or Crankshaft Assemblies. Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.

 Ritchie Immersion Heaters Recalled By Springfield Wire Due to Shock Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Springfield Wire Inc. (SWI), of Springfield, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Ritchie Immersion Heaters. The outer cover of the immersion heater can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Holiday Lights Recalled by Universal Distribution Center Due to Shock and Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Universal Distribution Center LLC, of Edison, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 52,000 Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights. The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

All-Clad Recalls 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers Due to Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Williams-Sonoma

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with All-Clad Metalcrafters LLC, of Canonsburg, Pa., is voluntarily recalling about 30,000 All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers. Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle maker’s metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.

Nautilus Recalls Bowflex® Home Gyms Due to Risk of Injury

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Nautilus Inc., of Vancouver, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 78,000 Bowflex® Ultimate 2 Home Gyms (about 68,000 home gyms were recalled on December 6, 2007). The home gym’s horizontal seat rail is designed to be latched in a vertical position for storage. If the seat rail is not manually latched, it can fall unexpectedly on the user or a bystander, posing a risk of serious injury.

Children’s Flip Flops Recalled by Alpargatas Due to Violation of Lead in Paint Standard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Alpargatas USA Inc., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 210,000 Children’s flip flops. Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.

Seventh Avenue Recalls Tealight Candleholders Due to Fire Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Seventh Avenue, is voluntarily recalling about 430 Tealight Candleholders (imported by Berkeley Designs, of Hawthorne, Calif.). The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Frontrow Recalls to Replace Rechargeable Batteries Sold with PA System Microphones Due to Burn Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Frontrow, of Petaluma, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 41,000 NIMH AA Rechargeable Batteries. The batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.

Kellogg Company today announced it has taken the precautionary measure of putting a hold on Austin® and Keebler® branded Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Crackers, Cheese and Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Sandwich Crackers.

FDA and other regulatory agencies have indicated that Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is the focus of their investigation concerning a recent Salmonella outbreak thought to be caused by tainted peanut butter. PCA is one of several peanut paste suppliers that the company uses in its Austin® and Keebler® branded peanut butter sandwich crackers.

Kellogg Company’s investigation has not indicated any concerns, nor has the Company received any consumer illness complaints about these products.

Nonetheless, Kellogg Company is taking precautionary measures including putting a hold on any inventory in its control, removing product from retail store shelves, and encouraging customers and consumers to hold and not eat these products until regulatory officials complete their investigation of PCA and Kellogg provides further information as to the resolution of this issue.

“Consumer health and safety is our top priority,” said David Mackay, president and CEO, Kellogg Company. “We are taking these voluntary actions out of an abundance of caution.”

While no additional consumer action is necessary at this time, consumers with questions or who would like a product refund can call the Kellogg Consumer Response Center at 888-314-2060.

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A Wisconsin shipper is recalling nearly 50,000 pounds of sliced apples and has temporarily stopped production after listeria was discovered in the company’s packing shed through in-house testing.

Richland Center-based Richland Hills stopped shipping and began recalling 49,450 pounds of sliced-apple packs from retail and foodservice customers in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Louisiana the week of Jan. 5, said Tom Henderson, the company’s quality assurance manager.

No illnesses have been reported as a result of the contamination, Henderson said Jan. 14.

Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail and elderly people and people with weakened immune systems.

Production will be halted while the Food and Drug Administration and the company investigate, Henderson said.

Recalled product includes 4-ounce packs of Richland Hills-brand Apple Dippers, 6-ounce Richland Hills Organic Sliced Apples, 6-ounce Crunch Pak Organic Sliced Apples and 2-ounce Richland Hills Apple Nibblers with use-by dates ranging from Jan. 26-30.

Richland Hills is a co-packer for Crunch Pak, Cashmere, Wash. Tony Freytag, Crunch Pak’s marketing director, said the company received notice of the recall Jan. 11. The recall only affected one of Crunch Pak’s customers, Freytag said. Crunch Pak provides Crunch Pak-labeled film to Richland Hills, which then packs and ships its own apples under the Crunch Pak brand.

Richland Hills’ Apple Dippers brand is not related to the Apple Dippers served at McDonald’s restaurants. Richland Hills is not a McDonald’s supplier, said Danya Proud, senior manager of U.S. media relations for Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald‘s.

Other recalled product includes a variety of sizes of Pearson Foods fruit trays that contain apples and are dated Jan. 19 or before and a variety of sizes of Richland Hills sliced, diced, quartered and half-apple foodservice packs dated Jan. 26-30.

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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: Napoleon Propane Gas Fireplace Inserts

Units: About 1,200

Manufacturer: Wolf Steel USA, of Crittenden, Ky.

Hazard: Delayed ignition due to a build-up of propane gas can cause the insert’s glass cover to break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Wolf Steel has received one report of a consumer who suffered minor lacerations when the glass cover shattered.

Description: This recall involves Napoleon propane GDI44 gas fireplace inserts. Model number GDI44 is located on the front cover of the operating instructions or on the rating label found behind the right side panel next to the insert’s viewing glass. The glass size is 36” wide and 22” high. Napoleon natural gas GDI44 inserts are not affected by this recall.

Sold at: Authorized Napoleon fireplace hearth dealers nationwide from July 2002 through September 2008 for about $2,000.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the fireplace and contact Wolf Steel to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wolf Steel toll-free at (866) 539-2039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.napoleonfireplaces.com

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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 Jewelry

Units: About 12,800

Importer: Aloha 808 Trading, of Honolulu, Hawaii

Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves eight styles of silver-colored metal jewelry: flower ear ring, three flower pendant, necklace with red flower and metal leaf pendant, and miniature sandals in aqua, purple, green, orange and turquoise.

Sold at: Small retail stores and kiosks in Honolulu, Hawaii from April 2008 through November 2008 for between $2 and $5.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jewelry and contact Aloha 808 Trading for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aloha 808 Trading collect at (808) 923-3660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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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: Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs

Units: About 95,000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio

Hazard: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.

Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises. Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in children’s hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.

Description: The recall involves Evenflo Majestic™ high chairs made before January 23, 2007. The recalled high chairs have the following model numbers: 3001395A, 3001583, 3001633A, 3001669, 3001700A, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001732A, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, and 3001756. The model number and production date can be found on a white label on the seatback. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.

Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory and Shopko, and on-line at walmart.com from January 2006 through May 2007 for between $80 and $110.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.majestichighchair.com

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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: Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers

Units: 1,600

Importer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Hazard: The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Phil & Teds Dash Buggy strollers with article #7-1080005 (red) and article #7-10080005 (black). The strollers have a metal frame with three wheels, a cloth seat, and a canopy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness. The article number can be found on the safety strap hanging from the handle.

Sold through: Various independent juvenile specialty stores and online from July 2008 through September 2008 for between $500 and $600.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using this stroller immediately and contact the company for a replacement stroller frame.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 or visit the Company’s Website at www.regallager.com

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