1. Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds Due to Strangulation Hazard
2. Codee
International Corp. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of
Lead
Exposure
3. Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Violation
of
Lead Paint Standard
4. AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to
Electrical Hazard
5. Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking
Hazard
6. Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due
to
Fire
Hazard
Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds 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: Bunk Beds
Units: About 1,300
Importer: Hooker
Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va.
Hazard: The bunk beds have
gaps between parts of the upper bunk that
could allow a child's body to pass
through but not a child's head. This
poses an entrapment or strangulation
hazard to children and exceeds the
space allowed by the federal bunk bed
safety standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description:
The recalled bunk beds come in twin-over-twin,
twin-over-full and loft beds
with the following model names: "Albany
Park," "Swedish Accents," "Mariner's
Landing," and "Chelsea's Place".
The bunk beds come in cherry, white, and
black finishes. Some of the
bunk beds are also made of metal.
Sold at:
Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through
August 2007
for about $1,000.
Manufactured in: Malaysia and Vietnam
Remedy:
Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk
beds and contact
the retailer where purchased to schedule a free,
in-home
repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hooker
Furniture
toll-free at (877) 705-8408 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET
Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hookerfurniture.com
Codee International Corp. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due
to Risk of Lead
Exposure
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: Codeena Princess Children's Metal Jewlery
Units: About
1,000
Importer: Codee International, of Northvale, N.J.
Hazard:
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic
if ingested
by young children and can cause adverse health
effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This
recall involves the Codeena Princess children's
jewelry. Only jewelry with
item numbers KS1367SS and KS1369SCP are
included in the recall. The item
number is printed on the back of the
packaging. The children's jewelry sets
were sold in a variety of sets
including pink or white pearl-like necklace,
bracelet and earring or
ring combinations. Some sets have studded charms
dangling on the
bracelet and the necklace.
Sold at: Discount stores
nationwide from September 2005 through August
2007 for about
$5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately
take the recalled jewelry away from
children and return to the store where
purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information,
contact Codee
International Corp. at (877) 767-1888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.codeena.com
Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to
Violation of Lead
Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers
should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer
Pull
Back & Go Action! Cars
Units: About 300,000
Importer:
Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard: The recalled
toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint
standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Baby
Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored
beads that can slide on a
natural wood platform. These bead toys have
item number 903419 and date code
71 printed on the back of the
packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go
Action! Cars are yellow with
black stripes and white with red stripes. Item
number 873820 and date
code 77 is printed on the back of the
packaging.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express,
Greenbacks, Only One
$1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through
October 2007
(Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through
November 2007
(Speed Racer Cars) for $1.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from
children
and return to the store where purchased for a
refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree
Stores
at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or
visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
Note: CPSC was
alerted to this hazard by the State of Connecticut's
Department of Consumer
Protection.
4.
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of
Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
December 13, 2007
Release #08-134
Firm's Recall Hotline:
(800) 230-9786
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact:
(301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: Ray Pohlman, (901) 495-7962
AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical
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: Valucraft Booster Cables
Units: About
140,000
Manufacturer: AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis,
Tenn.
Hazard: The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly
resulting
in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion
hazard
to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: AutoZone has received reports
of four incidents of
reverse polarity that resulted in minor property
damage.
Description: This recall involves the Valucraft eight gauge and
ten
gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have "8GA" or
"10GA"
printed on them.
Sold at: AutoZone stores nationwide and on its
website from June 2007
through October 2007 for between $12 and
$20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using
the booster cables immediately and
return them to any AutoZone store for a
full refund or a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact AutoZone at (800)
230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's
Web site at www.autozone.com
Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers 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: Infantino Lion Teethers
Units: About
28,000
Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard:
The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to
young
children.
Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received eight
reports of the nose
detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the
bitten off
nose.
Description: This recall involves Infantino lion
teethers. The yellow
and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129,
6158, 6137,
0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the
back of
the lion's head, above the Infantino logo. Lion teethers with other
date
codes are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Babies "R" Us,
Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores
nationwide from June 2006
through December 2007 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy:
Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children
immediately
and contact Infantino for a replacement teether or a product
of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Infantino
toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday
through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.infantino.com
Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery
Ventilators Due to Fire
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: Heat Recovery Ventilators
Units: About
1,100
Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec,
Canada
Hazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing
a
potential fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None
reported.
Description: This recall involves heat recovery ventilators
made between
October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names
and
model numbers:
Sold at: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning
wholesale
distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply
stores
nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700
and
$2,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should
immediately turn off and unplug their
ventilators. Consumers should contact
Venmar Ventilation to schedule an
inspection and repair.
Consumer
Contact: For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation
toll-free at
(866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at www.venmar.ca
2. Codee International Corp. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of
Lead Exposure
3. Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Violation of
Lead Paint Standard
4. AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical Hazard
5. Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers Due to Choking Hazard
6. Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to
Fire Hazard
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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 13, 2007
Release #08-131
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 705-8408
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Hooker Furniture Recalls Bunk Beds 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: Bunk Beds
Units: About 1,300
Importer: Hooker Furniture Corporation, of Martinsville, Va.
Hazard: The bunk beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk that
could allow a child's body to pass through but not a child's head. This
poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the
space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled bunk beds come in twin-over-twin,
twin-over-full and loft beds with the following model names: "Albany
Park," "Swedish Accents," "Mariner's Landing," and "Chelsea's Place".
The bunk beds come in cherry, white, and black finishes. Some of the
bunk beds are also made of metal.
Sold at: Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through
August 2007 for about $1,000.
Manufactured in: Malaysia and Vietnam
Remedy: Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk
beds and contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free,
in-home repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hooker Furniture
toll-free at (877) 705-8408 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday
through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hookerfurniture.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08131.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 13, 2007
Release #08-132
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 767-1888
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Codee International Corp. Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead
Exposure
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: Codeena Princess Children's Metal Jewlery
Units: About 1,000
Importer: Codee International, of Northvale, N.J.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic
if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the Codeena Princess children's
jewelry. Only jewelry with item numbers KS1367SS and KS1369SCP are
included in the recall. The item number is printed on the back of the
packaging. The children's jewelry sets were sold in a variety of sets
including pink or white pearl-like necklace, bracelet and earring or
ring combinations. Some sets have studded charms dangling on the
bracelet and the necklace.
Sold at: Discount stores nationwide from September 2005 through August
2007 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from
children and return to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Codee
International Corp. at (877) 767-1888 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.codeena.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08132.html
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3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2007
Release #08-133
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 876-8077
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Children's Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Violation of Lead
Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary
recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using
recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Baby Toys Baby Bead & Wire Toys and Speed Racer Pull
Back & Go Action! Cars
Units: About 300,000
Importer: Greenbrier International Inc., of Chesapeake, Va.
Hazard: The recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating
the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Baby Bead & Wire Toys are colored wires and colored
beads that can slide on a natural wood platform. These bead toys have
item number 903419 and date code 71 printed on the back of the
packaging. The Speed Racer Pull Back & Go Action! Cars are yellow with
black stripes and white with red stripes. Item number 873820 and date
code 77 is printed on the back of the packaging.
Sold at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One
$1 and Deal$ stores nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007
(Baby Bead & Wire Toys) and from September 2007 through November 2007
(Speed Racer Cars) for $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toys away from children
and return to the store where purchased for a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores
at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com
Note: CPSC was alerted to this hazard by the State of Connecticut's
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/prhtml08/08133.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 13, 2007
Release #08-134
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 230-9786
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Firm's Media Contact: Ray Pohlman, (901) 495-7962
AutoZone Recalls Booster Cables Due to Electrical 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: Valucraft Booster Cables
Units: About 140,000
Manufacturer: AutoZone Parts Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: The booster cables clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting
in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard
to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of
reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.
Description: This recall involves the Valucraft eight gauge and ten
gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have "8GA" or "10GA"
printed on them.
Sold at: AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007
through October 2007 for between $12 and $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and
return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800)
230-9786 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.autozone.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08134.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 13, 2007
Release #08-135
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 808-3111
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Infantino Recalls Infant Teethers 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: Infantino Lion Teethers
Units: About 28,000
Manufacturer: Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif.
Hazard: The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young
children.
Incidents/Injuries: Infantino has received eight reports of the nose
detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten off
nose.
Description: This recall involves Infantino lion teethers. The yellow
and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137,
0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the back of
the lion's head, above the Infantino logo. Lion teethers with other date
codes are not included in this recall.
Sold at: Babies "R" Us, Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores
nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children
immediately and contact Infantino for a replacement teether or a product
of equal value.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino
toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.infantino.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08135.html
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6. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 13, 2007
Release #08-136
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 441-4645
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire
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: Heat Recovery Ventilators
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a
potential fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between
October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and
model numbers:
Brand: Models
Venmar: 40225
Venmar: AVS 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042
Vane: 458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808
Rheem, Ruud, Protech: 84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX
Carrier: ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150,
HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150
Bryant: ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200
Broan: ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H
Sold at: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale
distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores
nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and
$2,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their
ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an
inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation
toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.venmar.ca
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08136.html