United States Consumer Product Safety Commission issued more voluntary safety recalls for June.
GE Recalls Front Load Washers Due to Fire and Shock Hazards
The first recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed in the chart below. Recalled washing machines were manufactured between December 2006 and February 2010. The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers.
Model numbers beginning with WBVH5 and serial numbers starting with AM, AR, AS, AT, DM, DR, DS, FM, FR, FS, GM, GS, HM, HR, HS, LM, LR, LS, MM, MR, MS, RM, RR, RS, SM, SR, SS, TM, TR, TS, VM, VR, VS, ZL, ZM, ZR, ZS
These units were sold at department and various retail stores nationwide from December 2006 through May 2010 for about $700. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled washers, unplug it from the electrical outlet and contact GE for a free repair. Consumers should not operate the washer until it has been repaired.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact GE toll-free at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.geappliances.com
Manufactured in China which has most favored nation status.
Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard
Rhino Toys is recalling Beado handheld bead play toys. The toys’ plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children. The were sold at specialty toy and juvenile retailers from March 2010 through May 2010 for about $12.
This recall involves the Beado hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic “hubs”, six white plastic “wires” and twelve multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model number and date code are printed on the bottom of the packaging and the date code is also inside of the blue hubs (see picture below). Beados that have a date code different than 02910 or have a date code of 02910 and an inspection sticker on the bottom of the packaging and a black mark by the date code inside the blue hub (see picture below) are not included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using this recalled toy and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund or a replacement Beado hand-held beaded toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Rhino Toys toll free at (877) 887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.rhinotoys.com
Manufactured in China which has most favored nation status.
IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation
Expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa., announced a voluntary recall of the Roller, Roman, and Roll-Up blinds. Consumers should stop using products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
The recall affected about 790,000 Roman blinds were recalled in November 2008 and August 2009 and about 533,000 Roller blinds were recalled in October 2009. The units were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2009 for between $5 and $55. This recall involves roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the bead chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds.
Strangulations can occur if the blind’s looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child’s neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. A child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. An additional hazard exists when the Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that if not attached to the wall or floor, which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Two incidents were reported with the Roman Blinds. A new report of a 1 ½-year old boy in Lowell, Massachusetts who suffered a near strangulation in February 28, 2010. On April 4, 2008, a 1-year old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman blind and strangled. CPSC and IKEA also received a report of a 2-year old boy who suffered a near strangulation. The last two incidents prompted previous recalls.
Consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. In a previous recall, IKEA reminded consumers who have roller blinds with a tension device attached to the bead chain to make sure the tension device is installed into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.ikea-usa.com
Manufactured in: India, Estonia, China, and Poland.
IKEA also has recalls on the SULTAN HEIDAL spring mattress and LEOPARD High Chair and other pieces of furniture.
Dritz™ Electric Scissors Recalled by Prym Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Prym Consumer USA, of Spartanburg, S.C., announced a voluntary recall of Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
The recall affects about 12,000 electric scissors are white and blue, about 10″ long and include an AC adaptor. “Dritz” is written on the handle on the blue grip. They were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores and other craft stores nationwide from September 2009 through February 2010 for about $50.
The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Prym Consumer USA has received two reports of the electric scissors igniting causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Return the scissors to store where purchased or mail directly to Prym Consumer USA for a refund. If mailing to Prym, please include the product, your complete name, mailing address and phone number in the package and mail to Prym Consumer USA Recall Center, 950 Brisack Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
For additional information, contact the firm at 800-255-7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, by e-mail at customer.service@prym-consumer-usa.com or on the firm’s website at www.prym-consumer-usa.com
Manufactured in China which has most favored nation status.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
Chicology has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Chicology of Ontario, Calif. announced the recall of about 6,200 Roll-up blinds sold through online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. So far, no incidents have been reported.
This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit. Contact the company toll-free at (866) 999-6188 or visit the company’s website at www.chicology.com. You can also e-mail the company at info@chicology.com
Manufactured in Taiwan
Crate and Barrel Recalls Succulent Plant-Shaped Candles in a Pot Due to Fire Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada in cooperation with Crate and Barrel, a division of Euromarket Designs Inc., of Northbrook, Ill. announce the recall of Succulent plant-shaped decorative candles in a pot.
About 5,400 in the U.S. and about 90 in Canada were sold at Crate and Barrel stores and online at www.crateandbarrel.com from February 2010 through April 2010 for about $7.
This recall involves a set of nine succulent plant-shaped green candles in clay pots that were sold in a black container with a SKU number of 557-806. The SKU numbers are on the bottom of the original packaging. The firm has received one report of the wax igniting. No injuries or property damage were reported. The wax in this candle melts quickly inside and overflows outside the pot and can ignite, posing a serious burn and fire hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return the product to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund. Consumers who purchased the recalled candles through Crate and Barrel’s catalog or on the firm’s Web site should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange to return the candles for a full refund.
For additional information, contact Crate and Barrel at (800) 451-8217 between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.crateandbarrel.com
It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Manufactured in China which has most favored nation status.
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