Product Recalls for November 2012
Safe Kids is committed to keeping you informed about recalls of kids’ oriented products. While it is important to keep aware of all recalls, Safe Kids urges you to pay particular attention to ones in red, as they are associated with one or more deaths. (There is a death associated with the recall of PeaPod Travel Tents in this report.) We also include important news about products and consumer concerns:
NOVEMBER RECALLS
CPSC 11/28/2012 - Sportspower is voluntarily recalling children’s waterslides due to injury hazard; sold exclusively at Menards.
CPSC 11/28/2012 - Sportspower is voluntarily recalling trampolines due to injury hazard; sold exclusively at Sports Authority.
CPSC 11/27/2012 - Step2 is voluntarily recalling children's riding toys due to fall hazard; there have been 4 reports of incidents,including one minor concussion, associated with the toy.
FDA 11/21/2012 - Legendary Baking of Denver, Colorado is voluntarily recalling Private Selection 9-Inch pies labeled as "Apple Lattice," because the pies may contain undeclared eggs.
CPSC 11/21/2012 - Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft is voluntarily recalling the foam pumpkin turkey craft kit due to risk of magnet ingestion hazard.
CPSC 11/21/2012 - Hunter Douglas is voluntarily recalling custom cellular and pleated window coverings due to strangulation hazard.
CPSC 11/20/2012 - Elephantito is voluntarily recalling Girl's pajamas due to violation of federal flammability standard.
CPSC 11/20/2012 - Boden is voluntarily recalling Children's pajamas due to violation of federal flammability standards.
FDA 11/17/2012 - Focus Products Group International voluntarily recalls Cocoa Latte Hot Drink Makers due to possible lead risk.
CPSC 11/16/2012 - KidCo Inc. is voluntarily recalling its PeaPod and PeaPod Plus sleep tents for travel because of an entrapment/suffocation hazard. Infants and young children can roll off the edge of the inflatable air mattress, become entrapped between the mattress and the fabric sides of the tent, and suffocate. The CPSC and Health Canada are aware of the death of a five-month-old boy who died from suffocation and at least nine cases.
NHTSA 11/15/2012 - Volkswagen voluntarily recalls certain Beetle vehicles equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
CPSC 11/15/2012 - American Honda voluntarily recalls portable generator due to fire and burn risk.
FDA 11/15/2012 - Publix Super Markets is voluntarily recalling cake products because of possible contamination from Listeria.
CPSC 11/14/2012 - Green Gear Cycling Inc. is voluntarily recalling its Tikit Folding Bicycles because of a fall hazard due to a defective handlebar stem.
CPSC 11/13/2012 - Rec-Out is voluntarily recalling its folding camping chairs because of the presence of mold.
CPSC 11/13/2012 - Pramac America is voluntarily recalling its Powermate generators due to a fire hazard caused by fuel leakage.
FDA 11/12/2012 - Jimmy Dean is voluntarily recalling a partial production run of its french toast and sausage sandwiches because of undeclared egg and soy.
FDA 11/09/2012 - Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling its Grandma’s Peanut Butter Sandwich Crème cookies and the Mini Peanut Butter Sandwich Crème cookies because of undeclared milk and egg.
FDA 11/08/2012 - Nestle is voluntarily recalling its Nesquick chocolate powder because of Salmonella contamination.
CPSC 11/08/2012 - Diamondback Bicycles is recalling its 2012 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bikes because of a fall or crash hazard which may occur because of the use of incorrect hardware.
CPSC 11/08/2012 - Monessen Hearth Systems is voluntarily recalling its Signature Command Controlled Direct and B-Vent gas fireplaces because of a fire risk which occurs when the product does not light from a remote control unit.
CPSC 11/08/2012 - LaJobi is voluntarily recalling its Graco-branded Avalon rocking chair (Glider rockers) because of a defective “glider.”
FDA 11/06/2012 - Kroger is voluntarily recalling its deluxe vanilla ice cream because of undeclared allergens (pecans).
CPSC 11/02/2012 - Champion Power Equipment is voluntarily recalling its portable generators as a fire hazard because of fuel leakage. Exclusively sold at Costco.
NHTSA 11/02/2012 - Britax is voluntarily recalling its Advocate, Boulevard and Pavilion child seats because the padding is soft and can be pulled off by a child. A child can choke if he/she eats the material.
CPSC 11/01/2012 - Atico International is voluntarily recalling its Halloween Mini Projection Lights because of a burn hazard due to overheating. Exclusive sold at Five-Below stores.
FDA 11/01/2012 - Bolthouse Farms and Safeway are recalling carrot chips because of a potential Salmonella danger.
PRODUCT AND SAFETY NEWS
FDA shuts down peanut butter factory after salmonella outbreak
The FDA has suspended production at Sunland, Inc. after the manufacturer's peanut butter was linked to a salmonella outbreak. The shutdown is the first time the FDA has used the new shutdown powers granted to them by the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Inflatable bouncer-related injuries on the rise
A new study by Dr. Gary Smith from Nationwide Children's Hospital finds that the number of inflatable bouncer-related injuries rose 1,500% between 1995 and 2010. According to the study, the rate of injuries more than doubled, from 2008 to 2010.
CPSC standing guard for consumers at the ports
A CPSC press release announced that more than 2 million units of dangerous or violative toys and children's products were seized in 2012 and were prevented from reaching the hands of children.
CPSC holiday tips
CPSC releases holiday tips including: “Immediately discard plastic wrapping or other toy packaging before they become dangerous play things” and a warning to be careful with children around balloons, small balls, scooters, and magnets.
FTC cracks down on deceptive anti-concussion products
The FTC cracked down on products purporting to protect kids from concussions and sent warning letters to 18 marketers of deceptive products claiming to protect against concussions.
CPSC warns parents not to let children handle single-load liquid laundry packets
CPSC warns that parents and caretakers should keep single-load liquid laundry packets away from children because some of the chemicals in these laundry packets are toxic. In 2012 alone, CPSC staff has learned of about 500 incidents involving children and adults who were injured by the product.
OCTOBER RECALLS
CPSC 10/31/2012 - Imagine Nation Books is voluntarily recalling its Double Dazzler Light Show toy because of a burn hazard when the batteries overheat.
CPSC 10/25/2012 - FLO Cycling is voluntarily recalling rim tape for bike tires, which can fail and break under pressure, because of a fall hazard.
FDA 10/26/2012 - Schoep's Ice Cream Company is voluntarily alerting customers that because of a packaging error, Kays Classic Vanilla Bean Ice Cream contains an undeclared allergen.
FDA 10/25/2012 - Tropical Valley Foods is voluntarily alerting customers that because of a label error, Dark Chocolate, Organic Dark Chocolate and Trail Mix items which were sold in bulk quantities contain undeclared allergens.
CPSC 10/24/2012 - Rivers Edge Hunters is voluntarily recalling tree stands (for bow and rifle hunting) because of a fall hazard--the snap hook assemblies can fail, causing the stand and the user to fall to the ground.
CPSC 10/23/2012 - Summit Treestands is voluntarily recalling Hunters’ tree stands. The hanging strap assembly can disengage and fail to hold properly on a tree, posing a fall hazard.
CPSC 10/23/2012 - Dorel Juvenile Group is voluntarily recalling Eddie Bauer rocking wood bassinets because of an infant suffocation hazard. The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side and cause infants to roll to the side of the bassinet. Dorel received 17 reports of incidents involving infants younger than three months old.
CPSC 10/23/2012 - ValcoBaby is voluntarily recalling its “Joey” toddler seats for strollers because of a fall hazard.
FDA 10/22/2012 - Rudi's Organic Bakery, Inc. is voluntarily withdrawing breads due to the possible presence of metallic foreign objects in select products or product packaging.
FDA 10/19/2012 - Energizer Holdings Inc. is voluntarily recalling continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products due to a potential risk of the product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of fire ignition before the product is completely dry.
FDA 10/19/2012 - Wegmans is voluntarily withdrawing brownie mixes because of undeclared ingredients (milk, pecans).
FDA 10/18/2012 - Gilster-Mary Lee is voluntarily recalling its Better Valu Fruit Whirls Cereal because of undeclared almond contents.
CPSC 10/18/2012 - Dream on Me is voluntarily recalling its highchairs because of a strangulation hazard relating to openings in the seat.
CPSC 10/18/2012 - Dream on Me is voluntarily recalling its infant swings because of a strangulation hazard relating to openings in the swing set.
CPSC 10/18/2012 - Trend Lab is voluntarily recalling children’s upholstered chairs due to laceration and choking hazards. The staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose.
CPSC 10/16/2012 - Children’s Apparel Network is voluntarily recalling its fleece hoodies and t-shirt because of a violation of the lead paint standard, sold exclusively at Target.
NHTSA 10/13/2012 - Evenflo Big Kid is voluntarily recalling factory select booster seats due to packaging without instruction manual or registration cards; the seats were meant for retail display but were shipped for sale by accident.
FDA 10/12/2012 - Hannaford Supermarkets is voluntarily alerting customers that, because of a label printing error, Red Velvet Cake Truffle and Triple Chocolate Cake Truffle sold at its stores in the bakery department may contain undeclared allergens.
CPSC 10/09/2012 - Graco is voluntarily recalling classic wood highchairs in which the seats can become detached from the wooden base, resulting in a fall hazard. The company has received reports of bumps, bruises and scratches. There was a report of a concussion from Canada.
FDA 10/08/2012 - Kellogg's is voluntarily recalling Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite Size Original and Mini-Wheats Unfrosted Bite Size because of metal fragments in product.
CPSC 10/04/2012 - Buy Buy Baby is voluntarily recalling Pink Angel embroidered girls' denim shorts due to choking hazard; the decorative studs can detach and child could swallow.
CPSC 10/02/2012 - Haier America is voluntarily recalling 42-inch LED-TVs due to risk of injury from television tipover; TV stand’s “neck” cracking and breaking.
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