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Tiffany settles over teether allegations
Compiled from Times Staff and Wire Reports
Published July 4, 2006
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that luxury jeweler Tiffany and Co. has agreed to pay a $262,500 civil penalty to settle allegations that the company failed to report a hazard with its infant teether rattles. The commission alleged that Tiffany and Co. failed to report that the center bar on the Farm Teether Rattle could break, releasing small beads and animal figures that could cause choking and aspiration in babies. At least three reports of defective solder joints in the teethers were made between November 2003 and February 2004. The company stopped selling them in March 2004. Tiffany failed to notify consumers who had purchased the teether and did not report the problem to CPSC until after the commission had opened its own investigation. About 3,700 of the teether rattles, which sold for $150 each, were recalled in February 2005. Consumers with questions may call Tiffany and Co. toll-free at 1-800-464-5000 or log on to www.tiffany.com. The following products, distributed nationwide and in Florida, were recalled between June 23 and 30: * CFM Corp. has recalled 1,300 of its Sequoia wood-burning fireplaces because fire hazards that may be caused by insufficient insulation or a missing weld. The fireplaces weigh between 400 and 700 pounds and are made of steel plate, with the trade name "Sequoia" for models EWF30, EWF36,and EWF36A. The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial numbers are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace. They sold at authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States, including several in Florida, from Jan. 1, 2003, through April 2006 for between $2,200 and $3,000. CFM representatives or authorized dealers will arrange to conduct an in-home repair for every affected fireplace. Call CFM toll-free at 1-866-757-6649 or visit www.cfmcorp.com.* The Swiss Colony is recalling over 65,000 Money Bag candles because the decorations on the candle can burn. Excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles may also cause burns. The candle is 3¾ inches tall, molded in the shape of a bag, and green with a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front. The candles sold through the Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20. To return the product for a full refund, call the Swiss Colony toll-free at 1-800-991-4442 or visit www.swisscolony.com.* Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. has recalled about 2,700 bicycles with SW carbon stems and Magnesium faceplates. The faceplate on the stem, which holds the handlebars in place, can crack and allow the handlebars to break off the bicycle. The part is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. It was included as original equipment on 2006 S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition bicycles and as an after market item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem. The parts sold at authorized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 for about $160. Take the bicycle to a specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.* Pierre Foods Inc. is recalling all production codes of its "Fast Bites Spicy Breaded Chicken" and the "Fast Bites BBQ Chicken" sandwiches because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People with allergies or sensitivity to milk may response with serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. These products were distributed nationwide and can be purchased from vending machines and at convenience stores. The "Fast Bites BBQ Chicken" and "Fast Bites Spicy Breaded Chicken" sandwiches are packaged in clear film, and each package contains two sandwiches. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Those with questions may call Pierre Foods toll-free at 1-800-982-7091.* Adjmi Apparel Group has recalled 55,000 Reebok children's windsuits. The Reebok logo appliqué on the jacket's clear rubber zipper pull can detach, creating choking or aspiration hazards. The windsuits are full-zip boys polyester jacket and pants sets with a cotton lining and the name "Reebok" and/or Reebok's Vector logo embroidered on the chest of the jacket. The suits were sold in eight color combinations at Mervyns and Toys "R" Us/Babies "R" Us nationwide, from December 2005 through May 2006. They were priced between $18 and $28. Consumers have a choice of returning the recalled suit in exchange for a free replacement suit or cutting off and discarding the clear rubber zipper pull and continuing to use the original suit. Call Adjmi toll-free at 1-800-873-5570 with questions. Sources: Associated Press, Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov or toll-free 1-800-638-2772; Food and Drug Administration at www.fda.gov; USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline, toll-free 1-800-535-4555; government food safety information at www.foodsafety.gov; and the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration's Auto Safety.
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