Recalls
By TIMES WIRES
Published November 20, 2006
'Kool Toyz' children's products
Company: Toy Century Industrial Ltd.
Why? Some of these toys contain lead paint, which is toxic, and/or sharp points that pose a hazard of laceration or puncture.
What models? Truck Carry Case, item number 087/01/0050; Tiny Playground Set, number 086/10/0048; Dream House Play Set, number 086/10/0048; Discovery Dinosaur Habitat, number 087/01/0011; Command Center Action Figure Play Set, number 087/01/0034; Aircraft Carrier Action Figure Play Set, number 087/01/0034; Air, Land and Sea Defender Play Set, number 087/01/0036; Tank Action Figure Play Set, number 087/01/0040; Helicopter Action Figure Play Set, number 087/01/0040; and Remote Control Trucks, number 087/01/0042.
Where sold? Target stores and target.com.
What to do? Return to Target for a refund.
For information: Toll-free 1-800-440-0680, press 2.
K-GUARD, SENTRY and FLAG FIRE model fire extinguishers
Company: Ansul Inc.
Why? The extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when activated if the pick-up tube is cracked when dropped.
What models? K-GUARD Wet Chemical, models K01-1, K01-2; SENTRY Water, model W02-1; FLAG FIRE KITCHEN ONE Wet Chemical, model KS-6000; FLAG FIRE Water, model PWS-25G.
Where sold? Through Ansul Inc. authorized fire equipment distributors.
What to do? Pick-up tube replacements will be performed during routine annual maintenance. Owners concerned about an extinguisher before the scheduled maintenance should contact their authorized ANSUL distributor for a free replacement.
For information: Ansul Inc.'s and PYRO-CHEM's Quality Assurance, toll-free 1-800- 906-3575, www.ansul.com or www.pyrochem.com.
Decorative snaps and metal clips used in scrapbooking
Company: Provo Craft.
Why? They contain high levels of lead.
What models? "Rob and Bob Studio Clip-Ease" metal clips with model numbers 28-1084, 28-1085 and 28-1086, and the "Rob and Bob Studio Snap-Ease" snaps with model number 28-1080.
Where sold? Scrapbook stores and craft retailers.
What to do? Contact Provo Craft to get a refund.
For information: Toll-free 1-800-955-9490 or www.recall.provocraft.com.
Helix remote control Micro Helicopter toys
Company: Spin Master Toys.
Why? The power supply controller can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What models? Date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186.
Where sold? National retailers.
What to do? Contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement.
For information: Toll-free 1-800-622-8339, www.spinmaster.com.
Baby Gund Woodles activity toys
Company: Gund Inc.
Why? The wooden rings on the stuffed toy can break, posing a small-parts choking hazard.
What models? Rumba Lion Activity Toy, style number 58553, Gazoo Giraffe Activity Toy, style number 58554; Wango Horse Activity Toy, style number 58555, and Tippy Cow Activity Toy, style number 58556.
Where sold? Independent specialty toy stores.
What to do? Contact Gund for a free replacement.
For information: Toll-free 1-800-448-4863, ext. 2254, e-mail woodles@gund.com www.gund.com.
'Play Wonder' puzzle tables
Company: Sunrise.
Why? The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard, and the tips of the nails on the inside shelf of the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a laceration or puncture hazard.
What models? "Play Wonder" brand puzzle table that contains three nine-piece wooden puzzles inside the table; item number 204/12/0162.
Where sold? Target stores and target.com.
What to do? Return to Target for a refund.
For information: Toll-free 1-800-440-0680, press 2.
Taylor desk lamps
Company: Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc.
Why? The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during assembly of the lamp, posing a shock hazard.
What models? "Taylor" model burnished nickel metal desk lamp, model numbers 13Z63BN9, 13T63BN9.
Where sold? Office Depot stores.
What to do? Contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. for a refund.
For information: Toll-free 1-866-421-5180, www.ott-lite.com/recall.
Sundia brand cantaloupe
Company: Timco Worldwide Inc.
Why? May be contaminated with salmonella.
Where sold? Distributed for sale in bulk in cardboard cartons, with nine or 15 cantaloupes to a carton.
What to do? Return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
For information: 530 668-9966.