Sunday, February 19, 2012
Recalls - 02.17.12
TUMBLEKINS TOYS
International Playthings is recalling Tumblekins Toys sold nationwide from March 2011 to December 2011.
The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards.
This recall involves all Tumblekins toy vehicles and playsets, including the farm playset, fire station, police car, roadster, off-roader, fire truck and school bus. “Tumblekins,“ “Made in China” and manufacturing code “171111461502” or “346101461502” are printed on the toys.
Consumer should contact International Playthings at 800.445.8347 between 8 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement toy.
DANCING TEAPOTS
Ganz USA is recalling Dancing Teapots sold nationwide and in Canada from December 2011 to January 2012.
The teapot’s handle can get extremely hot when there is hot water in the teapot, posing a burn hazard.
This recall involves Ganz ceramic teapots that are tilted to appear as if they are dancing.
Recalled teapots have SKU number “ER19252” and UPC “661371626062” printed on a sticker on the bottom of the teapot.
Consumers should contact Ganz at 800.724.5902 between 9 AM and 7 PM ET Monday through Thursday, and between 9 AM and 5 PM ET on Friday, or visit www.ganz.com for instructions on returning the teapot for a full refund.
CHILDREN’S SLIDES
Landscape Structures is recalling Slalom Gliders sold nationwide from January 2006 to December 2011.
The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute.
Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.
The Slalom Glider is a distinctive 6-foot high playground slide that is curved in shape and made from molded plastic.
The recalled products have model numbers 156456 and 172627 and were sold in combinations of colors, including red, blue, tan, green, granite and white.
Owners will be contacted by Landscape Structures regarding removal instructions.
Consumers can also contact Landscape Structures at 888.438.6574 Monday through Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM CT, or visit www.playlsi.com.
FIRE CONTROL PANELS
Bosch Security Systems Corp. is recalling Fire Alarm Control Panels sold nationwide from May 2009 to October 2011.
On all systems, when the alarm verification feature of the system is turned on, the control panel can fail to sound an alarm if a fire occurs.
In addition, on systems with 50 or more reporting stations, a delay in sounding an alarm and reporting a fire may occur if the loop for the alarm system is broken.
The Bosch-branded fire alarm panel is locking red wall box with dimensions 22.7” high by 14.5” wide by 4.3” deep.
The word “BOSCH” is printed on the right corner of the panel and the model number “FPA-1000-UL” is printed on the bottom left below the glass screen.
All distributors and installers are being sent two technical bulletins.
Those who have not received the bulletins should contact Bosch at 800.289.0096 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET or visit www.boschsecurity.us/en.us/ for instructions on how to download software to update the control panels or otherwise address the problems.
OTTOMAN BEDS
Improvements Catalog is recalling Adjustable Ottoman Beds sold nationwide from May 2011 to August 2011.
When the ottoman is converted into a bed and weight is put on it, it can collapse, posing a fall hazard.
The product is an ottoman on casters with a folding metal frame and a high-density polyfoam mattress.
The ottoman can open out and be converted into a twin-sized bed.
Consumers should contact Improvements at 800.985.6044, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM ET or visit www.improvementscatalog.com to receive a store credit for the full amount of the purchase price.
CHAIN SAWS
STIHL Inc. is recalling MS 391 Chain Saws sold nationwide from March 2011 to July 2011.
The flywheel on the chain saw can crack causing parts of the flywheel to separate and strike users or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
This recall involves STIHL MS 391 gas-powered chain saws with an orange top casing, gray base and black front handle and hand guard.
“STIHL” and “MS 391” are printed in an orange circle on the starter side of the unit.
Consumers should return the chain saws to an authorized STIHL dealer for the installation of a free replacement flywheel.
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