Following are the Consumer Product Safety Commission recall announcements for November 18 to December 12, 2005.
Chuck E. Cheese’s - Plastic Siren Whistles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chuck E. Cheese’s (CEC Entertainment), of Irving, Texas is voluntarily recalling about 144,000 Plastic Siren Whistles. The recalled plastic siren whistle’s internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children.
J & F Design Inc. - Girl’s Sleepwear Sold at J.C. Penney Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), J & F Design, Inc., of Bell, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 18,800 Bobby Jack™ pajama sets. These pajamas sets fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability of children’s sleepwear under the Flammable Fabrics Act. This poses a risk of burn injuries to children.
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. - All-Terrain Vehicles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 21,900 Kawasaki 2005 model year Brute Force ATVs. Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider.
Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC - DVD Home Theater Systems
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC, of Wayne, N.J. is voluntarily recalling about 4,100 DVD Home Theater Systems. A problem in the system’s circuit board could pose a fire hazard.
King of Fans Inc. - Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), King of Fans Inc. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. is voluntarily recalling about 202,000 Maxi-Heat™ Electric Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters. Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. This poses a burn and fall hazard to consumers.
Ideal Distributors Inc. - Pacifiers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ideal Distributors Inc., of Chicago, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 Cachito Pacifiers. The nipples can detach from the base, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Stravina Operating Co. - Children’s Metal Necklaces and Zipper Pulls
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stravina Operating Co., LLC, of Chatsworth, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 6 million children’s metal necklaces and zipper pulls. The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.
Porter-Cable - Repair Circular Saws
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Porter-Cable, of Jackson, Tenn., is voluntarily recalling about 196,000 Porter-Cable® 7¼-inch MAG-Saw™ Circular Saws. The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.
Yamaha Corporation of America - Synthesizers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Yamaha Corporation of America, of Buena Park, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 1,100 S90 ES Synthesizers. The unit could emit loud “white noise” when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer’s hearing.
Sanus Systems - Television Wall Mounting Units
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sanus Systems, of St. Paul, Minn., is voluntarily recalling 14,000 VisionMount model VMSA swing-arm television wall-mounting units. An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product’s main support component to loosen. As a result, the unit and the television it is supporting can fall from the wall, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Starbucks Coffee Company - Ceramic Teapots
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Starbucks Coffee Company, of Seattle, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 257 Ceramic Teapots. The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.
Louisville Ladder Inc. - Industrial Ladders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Louisville Ladder Inc., of Louisville, Ky., is voluntarily recalling about 3,000 Multi-Purpose, Step-to-Straight, Combination, Manhole and Extension Trestle Ladders. The rung on the ladders could break near the side rail causing the user to fall.
Haier America Trading LLC - Oscillating Electric Tower Fans
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Haier America Trading LLC, of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 150,000 Oscillating Electric Tower Fans. Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.
Delta Enterprise Corp. - Certain Cribs Sold at Toys R Us Stores
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Delta Enterprise Corp., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 335 Lov’s “Europa” Natural Color Cribs. The crib’s paint contains high levels of lead. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. - Toy Sets
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark., is voluntarily recalling about 7,200 10-in-1 Activity Trunks by Kid Connection. Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
International Playthings Inc. - Toy Vehicles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Flexitoys Monster-Size Vehicles. Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.
International Playthings Inc. - Viking Chubbies Toy Cars
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 1,900 Viking Chubbies Toy Cars. The heads on the figures sold with the cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Retailers - Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), various retailers, including Wal-Mart, are voluntarily recalling about 10,000 Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizers and 5,000 Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffusers. A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.
The latest FDA recalls since October 25:
Golden Eagle Smoked Foods Inc. Recalls Smoked Salmon Because of Possible Health Risk (November 2, 2005)
Drug Labeling Safety Information: Avinza (morphine sulfate extended-release capsules) (October 2005)
Salus Corporation dba ICP Medical Issues Nationwide Recall of Shampoo Caps (October 31, 2005)
Worthington Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg And Milk in Worthington Choplets Vegetable and Grain Protein Patties (October 28, 2005)
Preliminary Public Health Notification: Vapotherm 2000i Respiratory Gas Administration Device (October 27, 2005)
Drug Labeling Safety Information: Zevalin (ibritumomab tiuxetan) (October 2005)
FDA Provides Important Safety Information on Blood Glucose Meters (October 26, 2005)
Source: Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
