1. Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
2. Girls'
Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to
Strangulation Hazard
3. Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn
Hazard
4. Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking
Hazard
5. Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal
Hazards
Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn
Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission,
in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Covered Warmer
Dishes with Rack
Units: About 43,000
Importer/Distributor: Lenox
Group Inc., of Bristol, Pa.
Hazard: Flames from the tea candle can extend
up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes
excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of
flames extending up the sides of the dish and smoking. No injuries have been
reported.
Description: This recall involves covered ceramic warmer dishes
with a rack and tea light candle. A label with "Lenox" and the SKU number is on
the bottom of the warming dish. The following warmer dishes are included in this
recall.
Sold
at: Lenox and department stores nationwide from October 2007 through December
2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China (rack and tea light),
Indonesia (ceramic dish)
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using
the recalled warming dish with rack and tea light and return it to the place of
purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Lenox at (800) 635-3669 Monday through Friday between 8:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lenox.com/recall
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by
Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
Units:
About 12,000
Distributor: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York,
N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can
pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued
guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled
on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and
sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The
Jewel brand girls' zippered hoodie sweatshirts have various designs on the
front, and were sold in two styles: the "Big Heart" zip-up long sleeve hoodie
sweatshirts (style #J2173k/sk) in black, light pink and purple colors, and the
"Small Stars" long sleeve hoodie jacket sweatshirts (style #J2174k/sk) in green,
khaki, navy and orange colors. Both styles were sold in small, medium, large,
extra-large sizes.
Sold at: Marshalls and other specialty children's
clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about
$10.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to
either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Liberty
Apparel Co. collect at (212) 768-3030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday.
Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the
Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.
Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Pressure
Cookers
Units: About 38,250
Importer: Manttra Inc., of Virginia
Beach, Va.
Manufacturer: TTK Presitge Ltd., of India
Hazard: If
the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot
contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to
consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Manttra has received two reports of hot
contents spilling out of the pressure cookers, resulting in minor burn
injuries.
Description: This recall involves Manttra Smart Series
five-piece stainless steel multi cooker sets. The set includes a pressure lid,
glass lid, steamer basket, wire trivet, and stock/pressure pot. Model/code
number 38270 is stamped on the base of the 8-quart stainless steel cooker.
Sold at: Kohl's, Robinson's, Sears and Carson Pirie Scott stores
nationwide from June 2003 through April 2007 for between $70 and
$100.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new
replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve).
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Manttra Inc. toll-free at (877) 962-6887 between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.manttra.com
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the
following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Sterling
Silver Teething Rings
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: Empire
Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The silver ball that holds the
ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking
and aspiration hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The recalled sterling silver teething rings were
sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball,
and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a
rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.
Sold at:
Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during
November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Manufactured in: United
States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from
infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empire
Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.empiresilver.com
Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and
Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of
Product: Super Magnets
Units: About 2,800
Importer: Man's Trading
Company, of Brisbane, Calif.
Hazard: The magnet attached to the bottom of
a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the
magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or
blockages, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: The ½-inch toys are shaped and painted to resemble
panda bears. A small magnet is attached to the bottom of the toy. "Super
Magnets" and the MTC logo are printed on the front of the packaging. The magnet
toys are sold eight to a package.
Sold at: Dollar and gift stores
nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about
$1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the
recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where
purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact MTC at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at mtcmans@aol.com
2. Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
3. Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard
4. Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
5. Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
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1. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2007
Release #08-145
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 635-3669
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Lenox Recalls Covered Warmer Dishes Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Covered Warmer Dishes with Rack
Units: About 43,000
Importer/Distributor: Lenox Group Inc., of Bristol, Pa.
Hazard: Flames from the tea candle can extend up the sides of the dish. In addition, a label on the bottom of the dish causes excessive smoke when exposed to the flame. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of flames extending up the sides of the dish and smoking. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves covered ceramic warmer dishes with a rack and tea light candle. A label with "Lenox" and the SKU number is on the bottom of the warming dish. The following warmer dishes are included in this recall.
Pattern Name | SKU Number
Holiday | 782673
Winter Greetings | 782697
Holiday Gatherings | 782670
Orchard & Bloom | 783368
Butler's Pantry | 783357
Butterfly Meadow | 783362
Sold at: Lenox and department stores nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: China (rack and tea light), Indonesia (ceramic dish)
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled warming dish with rack and tea light and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lenox at (800) 635-3669 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lenox.com/recall
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08145.html
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2. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2007
Release #08-146
Firm's Recall Hotline: (212) 768-3030
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Liberty Apparel Due to Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Jewel brand girls' hooded sweatshirts
Units: About 12,000
Distributor: Liberty Apparel Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Jewel brand girls' zippered hoodie sweatshirts have various designs on the front, and were sold in two styles: the "Big Heart" zip-up long sleeve hoodie sweatshirts (style #J2173k/sk) in black, light pink and purple colors, and the "Small Stars" long sleeve hoodie jacket sweatshirts (style #J2174k/sk) in green, khaki, navy and orange colors. Both styles were sold in small, medium, large, extra-large sizes.
Sold at: Marshalls and other specialty children's clothing retailers nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $10.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Liberty Apparel for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Liberty Apparel Co. collect at (212) 768-3030 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08146.html
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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2007
Release #08-147
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 962-6887
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Pressure Cookers Recalled By Manttra Inc. Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Pressure Cookers
Units: About 38,250
Importer: Manttra Inc., of Virginia Beach, Va.
Manufacturer: TTK Presitge Ltd., of India
Hazard: If the pressure cookers are not closed properly, the lid can separate and allow hot contents to spill out. This poses a risk of burns to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Manttra has received two reports of hot contents spilling out of the pressure cookers, resulting in minor burn injuries.
Description: This recall involves Manttra Smart Series five-piece stainless steel multi cooker sets. The set includes a pressure lid, glass lid, steamer basket, wire trivet, and stock/pressure pot. Model/code number 38270 is stamped on the base of the 8-quart stainless steel cooker.
Sold at: Kohl's, Robinson's, Sears and Carson Pirie Scott stores nationwide from June 2003 through April 2007 for between $70 and $100.
Manufactured in: India
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the pressure cookers and contact Manttra Inc. to receive a new replacement pressure valve (ZPD valve).
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Manttra Inc. toll-free at (877) 962-6887 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.manttra.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08147.html
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4. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2007
Release #08-148
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 255-9475
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Teething Rings Recalled by Empire Silver Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Sterling Silver Teething Rings
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: Empire Silver Company, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Hazard: The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.
Sold at: Independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empire Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.empiresilver.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08148.html
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5. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2007
Release #08-149
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 388-7228
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Super Magnet Toys Recalled by MTC Due to Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Super Magnets
Units: About 2,800
Importer: Man's Trading Company, of Brisbane, Calif.
Hazard: The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The ½-inch toys are shaped and painted to resemble panda bears. A small magnet is attached to the bottom of the toy. "Super Magnets" and the MTC logo are printed on the front of the packaging. The magnet toys are sold eight to a package.
Sold at: Dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MTC at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at mtcmans@aol.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08149.html
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