Tuesday, April 2, 2013

PT Domusindo Perdana Recalls Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards; Sold Exclusively at JC Penney

 


If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 26, 2013
Recall number: 13-151

Recall Summary

Name of product:
PT Domusindo Perdana drop-side cribs
Hazard:
The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop-side incidents can also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
Consumer Contact:
Modus Furniture International at (800) 827-2129 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.savannababy.com and click on the Recall tab for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 73,000
Description
This recall includes 14 models of PT Domusindo Perdana wooden drop-side cribs. The name, model number and date codes are printed on the plywood mattress board.

Model #     Description     Date Code
343-1509 Jenny Lind Crib 01/1991-12/1997151
343-3810 Christopher Crib 2001151
343-5500 Early American Crib 01/1998-12/1999151
343-6771 Scottsdale Crib 01/1998/12/1999151
343-7100 Sleigh Crib without Rosette 01/2004-12/2006
343-7134 Sleigh Crib 01/2001-2/2004
343-7144 Anniversary Sleigh Crib 01/2002-12/2004
343-7753 Kristin Crib 01/1998-12/1999
343-8249 Cameron Crib 01/1998/12/1999
343-8020 Solid Panel Sleigh Crib 01/2001-12/2002
343-8070 Roll Bar Convertible Crib 01/2004-12/2005
343-8155 Anniversary Convertible
Sleigh Crib		 01/2002-12/2006
343-8200 Spindle Convertible Crib 01/2001-12/2005
343-8913 Bella 3-in-1 Crib 01/2005-12/2008
Incidents/Injuries
CPSC and the firm are aware of three incidents involving drop side rails that malfunctioned or detached. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact customer service at Modus Furniture International to get a free immobilizer kit that will immobilize the drop side. The immobilizer kits will be available in May 2013. In the meantime, parents are encouraged to find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on your child's age.
Sold at
JCPenney.com and the JCPenney catalog from January 1998 through December 2008 for between $200 and $400.
Importer
JC Penney Corp., of Plano, Texas
Manufacturer
PT Domusindo Perdana, of Indonesia
Manufactured in
Indonesia
Posted by at 1 comment:

Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock

Definitive Technology Recalls SuperCube 2000 Subwoofers Due to Risk of Shock

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-158
 
If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.
 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
SuperCube 2000 Powered Subwoofers
Hazard:
An internal failure with the subwoofer’s level input jack (RCA jack) results in a shock hazard to consumers.
Consumer Contact:
Definitive Technology at (800) 228-7148 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.definitivetechnology.com and click on “view the recall notice on select SuperCube 2000 models” for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 900
Description
This recall involves the SuperCube 2000 powered subwoofers with “0912HB” as part of a serial number printed on the back of the unit. The subwoofer measures 11 inches tall by 11 inches wide by 11 inches deep and has a black cloth grille wrapping all four sides with a glossy black top cap. “Definitive” is printed on the bottom front of the speaker.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received two reports of consumers who were shocked while handling the unit.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the subwoofer in the theater system and contact Definitive Technology for a replacement.
Sold at
Electronics stores nationwide and online at BestBuy.com and Amazon.com between November 2012 and January 2013 for about $600.
Importer
DEI Sales Inc., dba Definitive Technology, of Vista, Calif.
Manufactured in
China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
Posted by at No comments:

Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

Bell Sports Recalls BMX Bike Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-157
 
If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.
 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Bell Full Throttle Bike Helmets
Hazard:
The buckle on the helmet’s safety strap can release in an accident and allow the helmet to fall off the rider, posing a risk of head injury.
Consumer Contact:
Bell Sports Inc. toll-free at (866) 892-6059 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.bellbikestuff.com and click on “Recall Notice” for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 2,500
Description
This recall involves Bell Full Throttle, full coverage bicycle motocross (BMX) helmets with a chin bar. The all-black helmets have UPC code 035011 937052 and part number 1009159 printed on a label on the side of the helmet shell. The Bell logo is affixed to the front and lower side of the helmet.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Sold exclusively at
Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at ToysRUs.com between July 2012 and January 2013 for about $60.
Importer
Bell Sports Inc., of Scotts Valley, Calif.
Manufacturer
MHR
Manufactured in
China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
Posted by at No comments:

iCandy World Recalls Cherry Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.
 
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-156

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Cherry model strollers
Hazard:
The opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
Consumer Contact:
Contact iCandy America toll-free at (877) 484-4179 anytimebegin_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail info@icandyamerica.com or visit the firm’s website at www.icandyworld.com and click “United States of America” and “Important Safety Information – iCandy Cherry.”
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 830
Description
This recall includes the iCandy Cherry stroller only in the colors Fudge (light-medium brown) and Liquorice (red and black). The iCandy Cherry stroller system has a telescopic folding frame where a seat, bassinet or infant carrier car seat can be placed.  The seat unit features three recline positions, adjustable footrest, 5-point safety harness, removable canopy and removable bumper bar. There is a printed white cherry logo on the rear of the seat unit. A label can be found under the basket fabric on the frame tubing that supports the lower basket on the following recalled models:

Batch No.Cherry Stroller ColorSerial Number
U10001169FUDGE (IW119)1-500
U10002170LIQUORICE (IW124)501-1000
U10014182LIQUORICE (IW124)1001-1500
U10013181FUDGE (IW119) 1501-2000
Incidents/Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bumper bar from the strollers and contact iCandy America Inc. to receive a free replacement bumper bar. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement bumper bar.
Sold at
Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through December 2012 for about $400.
Importer
iCandy America Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufacturer
iCandy World Ltd, of Bedfordshire, UK
Manufactured in
China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
Posted by at No comments:

BabyHome USA Recalls High Chairs Due to Strangulation Hazard

 

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: March 28, 2013
Recall number: 13-155
 
If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.
 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Baby high chairs
Hazard:
The front opening between the tray and seat bottom of the high chair can allow a child’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children when the child is not harnessed.
Consumer Contact:
BabyHome USA Inc. toll-free at (888) 758-5712 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.babyhome.es and click on "Eat Recall" for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
About 1,100
Description
This recall includes Eat model high chairs in red, black, green, purple, navy, orange, and brown. The model number BH2104 is located on a label on the back of the high chair. The word “babyhome” is printed on one leg of the chair and the word “eat” is printed on the opposite leg of the chair. The high chairs have a nylon fabric seat with a plastic tray and metal frame. The high chairs measure about 36 inches high and 24 inches wide. There is a printed white “babyhome” logo shaped like a backwards letter “h” on the seatback.  The recalled high chairs have lot numbers: BH00301/01-2012, BH00303/07-2012, BH00304/09-2012 and BH00304/09-2012. The lot numbers are located on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the footrest.
Incidents/Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the high chairs immediately and contact BabyHome USA to receive a free crotch restraint repair kit.
Sold at
Juvenile product stores nationwide including USA Baby, Magic Beans and RC Willey and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com and Diapers.com from March 2012 through February 2013 for about $150.
Importer
BabyHome USA, Inc., of Chester, N.J.
Manufacturer
BabyHome SA., of Sabadell, Spain
Manufactured in
China
Posted by at 1 comment:

Midwest Trading Group Recalls remote controlled helicopters - Fire and Burn Hazard

Remote-Controlled Helicopters Recalled by Midwest Trading Group Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall date: April 02, 2013
Recall number: 13-159
 
If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.
 

Recall Summary

Name of product:
Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters
Hazard:
The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers or nearby items.
Consumer Contact:
Midwest Trading Group toll-free at (866) 815-4714 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mtradinggroup.com and click on the Recall page for more information.
Report an Incident Involving this Product

Recall Details

Units
9,400
Description
This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. The plastic helicopters were sold in black and red or black and yellow color combinations and measure about 19 inches long and 6 inches high.  The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the product packaging. “Date of Production: June 2011,” “Manufacturer Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd.,” and “Distributor MTG Inc.” is printed on a white label on the back of the helicopter remote control.
Incidents/Injuries
The firm has received one report of a helicopter overheating with flames coming from the helicopter and one report of minor property damage.  No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the remote-controlled helicopters immediately and contact Midwest Trading Group for instructions on receiving a full refund.
Sold at
Ace Hardware, Alco, Discount Direct, Seen on Screen nationwide and VA Canteen Service and online including PulseTV.com from October 2011 through November 2011 for between $40 and $50.
Importer
Midwest Trading Group, Inc., Addison, Ill.
Manufacturer
Ultimate Products (HK) Ltd., of Hong Kong
Manufactured in
China
Posted by at No comments:

Black & Decker and Haier recall 7.0 cubic food white chest freezers

So far, the damages have been to property. The product is being recalled because of its potential to cause fires. There have been a number of minor incidents and several serious fires. See details below.
If you or a loved on has been injured by this or any other product, contact the Vogel Law Firm immediately for a free consultation to see if you are entitled to damages - know your rights: rlvogel@robertvogellaw.com or call 865-357-1949.
 
Description

This recall involves the Haier® models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker® model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers.  “Haier” is printed on the upper-left corner of the freezer, or “Black & Decker” is printed on the front upper-right corner of the freezer.  “Haier” or “Black & Decker,” the model number, the unit’s serial number and other information are printed on a rating label at the top center of the back of the freezer.  The recalled Black & Decker model BFE53 freezer also has a label adjacent to the rating label with the UPC number 896603002660 printed on it.

Freezers with serial numbers beginning with the following numbers are recalled:

Haier Model HNCM070EHaier Model ESNCM053EBlack & Decker Model BFE53 with UPC896603002660 
090710010907100109071001
090810020908100209081002
090910030909100309091003
091010040910100409101004
0911 0911100509111005
0912 0912100609121006
   1007 1007
 
Incidents/Injuries
In addition to the 18 incidents reported in the November 2010 recall, which included four reports of fires with minor property damage, Haier America and CPSC have received 27 additional incident reports. This includes three fires that caused substantial property damage. There have been no reports of injuries. 
Remedy
Consumers should immediately unplug their freezer and contact the company to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer.
Sold at
Haier model HNCM070E was sold by regional and local retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from September 2009 through October 2011 for between $180 to $200. Haier model ESNCM053E was sold primarily on Amazon.com and other online retailers from February 2010 through March 2013 for between $200 to $290.  The Black & Decker model BFE53 was sold exclusively at Walmart nationwide and at Walmart.com from September 2009 through September 2010, for about $150.
Importer
Haier America Trading LLC, New York, N.Y.
Manufactured in
China
Posted by at No comments:
Subscribe to: Posts (Atom)