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Recalls: Consumer safety news
By Nancy Paradis, Times Staff Writer
Published April 9, 2007
Disney Princesses Easter baskets Company: Gemmy Industries Corp. Why? Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard. What models? The pink and purple plush Easter basket is decorated with silver beads and ribbons. "Disney Princesses" is written on top of the basket and pictures of the princesses are on the front. Where sold? Wal-Mart stores. What to do? Remove beads and ribbons or return basket to Wal-Mart for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-800-231-6879; www.gemmy.com. NTI Trinity gas-fired hot water boilers Company: NY Thermal Inc. Why? Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. What models? Ti100, Ti150, Ti200 and Ti400. Where sold? Plumbing and heating contractors. What to do? Contact the firm to arrange for a free repair. For information: Toll-free 1-800-688-2575; www.nythermal.com. Chanukah oil candles Company: Aviv Judaica Imports Ltd. Why? The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn hazards. What models? 44 count and the 36 count of Chanukah oil candles with "Distributed by Ahron's Judaica Item #OCCL-25/44" on the packaging. Where sold? Jewish speciality stores. What to do? Return to place of purchase for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-866-669-1708. Craftsman circular saws Company: Positec Power Tools (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. Why? The "Craftsman" logo label on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard, exposing the saw's blade and posing a laceration hazard. What models? 71/4-inch circular saw model numbers 172.108550, 172.108560, 172.108650, and 172.108660. Where sold? Sears, Kmart, and Orchard Supply Hardware stores. What to do? Remove the Craftsman label. For information: Toll-free 1-800-659-7026; www.sears.com. Metal key chains Company: Dollar General Merchandising Inc. Why? High lead content. What models? The three styles include a flip flop design, dangling charms and a letter. Where sold? Dollar General stores. What to do? Take away from young children and return to the store for a refund or replacement product. For information: Toll-free 1-800-678-9258; www.dollargeneral.com. Little Tree Wood activity cart toys Company: Hong Kong Toy Centre Why? The orange hubcaps on the wheel of the cart can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. What models? The multicolored cart has an orange seat and a wooden tray with apple trees, a blue fence, and red, blue and green flowers painted on one side and a wooden sheep, dog and horse affixed to it. The other side of the cart contains a board with multicolored wooden magnets. Where sold? Target stores. What to do? Return to Target for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-800-440-0680; www.target.com. Intex, Easy Set and Sand N Sun above-ground pool ladders Company: Intex Recreation Corp. Why? The ladder's plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets, which can cause them to break and the user to fall. What models? The recall includes 42-inch, 48-inch and 52-inch "A" frame pool ladders sold with "Intex," "Easy Set" and "San N Sun" above ground pools in various sizes. Where sold? Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Target stores and other retailers. What to do? Contact Intex for free replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-800-549-8829; www.intexcorp.com. Lovely Baby and Happy Baby dolls Company: OKK Trading Inc. Why? Contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children. What models? The plastic dolls come in different sizes ranging from 6 to 11 inches tall; some dolls come in a basket and have a baby bottle and some sing when pressed on the abdominal area. Where sold? Dollar stores. What to do? Take away from children and return to store for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-877- 655-8697; www.okktrading.com. Children's Groovy Grabber bracelets Company: A&A Global Industries. Why? High lead content. What models? The recalled bracelets are made of flexible metal bands wrapped in decorative plastic covers and in various colors and designs, including smiley faces, Chinese symbols, dogs, cats, aliens, checker boards and flames. Where sold? Vending machines in malls, discount, department and grocery stores. What to do? Remove from children and discard. For information: Toll-free 1-800-638-6000; www.aaglobalind.com.
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