1. Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose
Choking Hazard
2. North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due
to Fire Hazard
3. Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses
Entrapment Hazard
Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose
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: Tot Tower toy blocks
Units: About 170,000
Importer: eeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a
choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the plastic
covering detaching from the blocks and being mouthed by young children.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Tot Tower blocks are sold in sets of 10 blocks
ranging from 6 x 6 inches to 1.5 x 1.5 inches. The cardboard blocks are
covered in a plastic laminate film. The blocks have various images and
themes including Things I Know New; Garden Fairies; Hardware Store;
Around the Land; Read-To-Me; Animal Sounds; Animal Alphabet; ABC; and
Nursery Friends. "Tot Towers" and "eeBoo Corporation" are printed on the
product's packaging.
Sold at: Specialty and gift shops nationwide from January 2003 through
September 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or
contact eeBoo Corp. directly to receive a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact eeBoo Corp. at
(800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.eeboo.com
North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers 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: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Units: About 50,000
Distributor/Retailer: North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of
Burbank, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been
determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they
are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled
as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225,
230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350,
360, and 3100. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating
written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b)
the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow
chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your
breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could
be counterfeit.
Sold by: NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from
March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they
have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement
or refund if necessary.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact NABCO at (866)
505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.
3. NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 27, 2007
Release #08-152
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 747-3704
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Gap Outlet Media Contact: (800) 333-7899 x75900
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment
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: "Warmest Jacket" Boys' Jackets
Units: About 16,200
Retailer: Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could
become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an
entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines
(pdf) to help prevent children from getting entangled at the waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring
at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray in multiple children's
sizes. "Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number
513573 is printed on a white label sewn behind the size and product care
label near the neckline.
Sold exclusively at: Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007
through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return
it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who return the
jacket before April 30, 2008, will also receive a $5 appreciation card.
Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the
drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company
toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, Saturday 12 p.m. through 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12 p.m. through 6
p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at www.gapinc.com
1. Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose
Choking Hazard
2. North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due
to Fire Hazard
3. Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses
Entrapment 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 27, 2007
Release #08-150
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 791-5619
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Tot Tower Blocks Recalled by eeBoo Corp.; Children's Toy Can Pose
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: Tot Tower toy blocks
Units: About 170,000
Importer: eeBoo Corp., of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The plastic covering on the toy blocks can detach, posing a
choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the plastic
covering detaching from the blocks and being mouthed by young children.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled Tot Tower blocks are sold in sets of 10 blocks
ranging from 6 x 6 inches to 1.5 x 1.5 inches. The cardboard blocks are
covered in a plastic laminate film. The blocks have various images and
themes including Things I Know New; Garden Fairies; Hardware Store;
Around the Land; Read-To-Me; Animal Sounds; Animal Alphabet; ABC; and
Nursery Friends. "Tot Towers" and "eeBoo Corporation" are printed on the
product's packaging.
Sold at: Specialty and gift shops nationwide from January 2003 through
September 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from
children, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or
contact eeBoo Corp. directly to receive a replacement toy.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact eeBoo Corp. at
(800) 791-5619 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the firm's Web site at www.eeboo.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/prhtml08/08150.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 27, 2007
Release #08-151
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 505-5851
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
North American Breaker Co. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers 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: Counterfeit Circuit Breakers labeled as "Square D"
Units: About 50,000
Distributor/Retailer: North American Breaker Co. Inc. (NABCO), of
Burbank, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" have been
determined by Square D to be counterfeit and can fail to trip when they
are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled
as Square D QO-series models 110, 115, 120, 130, 210, 215, 220, 225,
230, 235, 240, 250, 260, 280, 1515, 1520, 2020, 2125, 315, 340, 350,
360, and 3100. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating
written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker; (b)
the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow
chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible. If your
breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could
be counterfeit.
Sold by: NABCO, electrical distributors, and retailers nationwide from
March 2003 through April 2006 for between $3 and $85.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should contact NABCO to determine if the breaker they
have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement
or refund if necessary.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact NABCO at (866)
505-5851 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, email the firm at
recall@nabreaker.com, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.nabcorecall.com - this is not a Square D Company recall.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08151.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 27, 2007
Release #08-152
Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 747-3704
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Gap Outlet Media Contact: (800) 333-7899 x75900
Gap Outlet Recalls Boys' Jackets; Drawstring at Waist Poses Entrapment
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: "Warmest Jacket" Boys' Jackets
Units: About 16,200
Retailer: Gap Outlet, operated by Gap Inc., of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could
become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an
entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines
(pdf) to help prevent children from getting entangled at the waist by
drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring
at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray in multiple children's
sizes. "Gap Outlet" is printed on a label at the neck. Style number
513573 is printed on a white label sewn behind the size and product care
label near the neckline.
Sold exclusively at: Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007
through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return
it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who return the
jacket before April 30, 2008, will also receive a $5 appreciation card.
Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the
drawstring to eliminate the hazard.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company
toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, Saturday 12 p.m. through 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12 p.m. through 6
p.m., or visit the firm's Web site at www.gapinc.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/prhtml08/08152.html
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