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Recalls
By Times Staff
Published September 10, 2007
Barbie accessory toys Company: Mattel Inc. Why? Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead. What models?Barbie Dream Puppy House, product number J9485, date code number 286-6JX through 365-JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX; Barbie Dream Kitty Condo Playset, J9486, code number 286-6JX through 365-JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX; Barbie Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset, K8606, all code numbers; Barbie Bathtub and Toilet Playset, K8607, all code numbers; Barbie Futon and Table Living Room, K8608, all code numbers; Barbie Desk and Chair Bedroom, K8609, all code numbers; Barbie Couch and Table Living Room, K8613, all code numbers. Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Contact Mattel for instructions on how to get a free replacement toy. For information: 1-888-496-8330; www.mattel.com/safety. Graco car seats Company: Graco Children's Products Inc. Why? The lower anchoring belt is incorrectly routed. What models? Graco Comfortsport 5-point harness convertible child-restraint systems, model numbers 8433FOF, 8629TWL, 8630MTR, 8631DFT, 8631DRA, 8632PSO, 8635TAC, 8639COS, 8C00BLG, 8C00DMN, 8C00GRP, 8C00LNW, 8C00MID, 8C00TMB, 8C01SVD, 8C01WTN, 8C02MGI, 8C02MRC, 8C03HAL, 8C03WCF and 8C04FRR. Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Contact Graco to determine whether the car seat may be affected and for instructions on how to correctly route the lower anchorage belt. For information: Toll-free 1-800-345-4109; www.gracobaby.com. Cosco, Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st car seats Company: Doral Juvenile Group. Why? The harness adjustment strap can loosen while in use, posing an increased injury risk to children. What models? Cosco: Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, models 22150, 22155, 22180, 22269; Eddie Bauer: 3-in-1, Deluxe 3-in-1, Deluxe Convertible, models 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22740, 22750, 22755, 22756, 22757, 22770; Safety 1st: Alpha Elite, Alpha Omega, Alpha Omega Elite, Intera, Enspira, models 22151, 22450, 22451, 22452, 22453, 22455, 22460, 22470, 22480, 22740, 22481. Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Doral Juvenile Group will notify all registered owners and offer a free repair kit to replace the harness adjustment strap. Owners who have not registered their child restraint system should contact Doral. For information: Toll-free 1-800-219-0509; www.djgusa.com. Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys Company: Fisher-Price Inc. Why? Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead. What models? The recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo has a yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with "It's a Big, Big World" printed on it. The toys were sold with animal-shaped accessories including a monkey, bird, tambourine and drum stick. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drum's orange ring surface. Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product to receive a free replacement toy. For information: Toll-free 1-888-496-8330; www.mattel.com/safety. Geo Trax Locomotive toys Company: Fisher-Price Inc. Why? Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead. What models? The recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006, and Aug. 20, 2007, and have a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK or 001-7CK through 232-7CK on the bottom of the product. The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013. Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Contact Fisher-Price for instructions on returning the product to get a free replacement toy. For information: Toll-free 1-888-496-8330; www.service.mattel.com. NettoCollection cribs Company: NettoCollection LLC Why? The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children. What models? "Moderne" and "Loft" models. The crib side rails are made of wood and sold with a brown finish. Only cribs with model numbers NC-137 and NC-140 and date codes 9/03 and 02/04 are included in the recall. The model numbers, date codes and "Made in Poland" are printed on a label on the crib end panels. Where sold? Juvenile furniture stores. What to do? Contact NettoCollection for two replacement side rails. For information: Toll-free 1-866-996-3886; www.nettocollection.com. Jubee bunk beds Company: d-Scan Inc. Why? The beds have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame, causing the upper bunk to collapse. What models? Model number 82008. The twin bunk beds are designed for children and were sold in a kit to be assembled by consumers. They are made of maple wood with a four-step ladder attached to the side and three pullout drawers under the bottom bunk. These bunk beds have no markings or labeling. Where sold? Specialty furniture stores and on various Web sites. What to do? Contact the firm for a free repair kit. For information: Toll-free 1-800-932-2006; www.tvilum-scanbirk.com. More recalls For more recall information, visit money.tampabay.com.
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