Recalls - 04.27.12
GERBER INSTANT KNIVES
Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Gerber® Instant™ Knife sold nationwide from February 2012 to March 2012.
The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard.
The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18” blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use.
The Gerber “sword and shield” trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle.
The name “Gerber®“ is written in silver on the knife’s pocket clip.
This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101.
The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box 30-000435.and in a blister pack 31-001101).
The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode.
Consumers should contact Gerber Legendary Blades at 877.314.9130 between 9 AM and 5 PM PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.gerbergear.com to receive a free replacement.
TARGET SIPPY CUPS
Target Corp. is recalling Home Bunny Sippy Cups sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from February 2012 to April 2012.
The ear on the bunny sippy cup can poke a child in the eye area while using the cup for drinking, posing an injury hazard.
The recall involves two styles of Target Home Bunny Sippy Cups.
The cups can be identified by imprints on the bottom: “TARGET 200020683” for pink and “TARGET 200020884” for the blue.
Consumers should return the cups to any Target store for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Target at 800.440.0680 between 7 AM and 6 PM CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com.
BABY RATTLES
Manhattan Group is recalling Whoozit® Starry Time Rattles sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2011 to March 2012.
The clear spheres on each end of the rattle can break, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard.
This recall involves Whoozit® Starry Time baby rattles.
The plastic rattles feature three colored orange, aqua blue and purple.stars stacked front to back between two clear spheres on a flexible stem. The name of the product is printed on the hang tag.
Consumers should return the rattle to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group at 800.541.1345 between 8 AM and 5 PM CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.manhattantoy.com.
GIRLS’ JACKETS
Louise Paris is recalling “Me Jane” and “B-Hip Kids by Me Jane” girls’ jackets with faux fur trim sold exclusively at Ross Stores nationwide from November 2011 to January 2012.
The jackets have drawstrings at the waist that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and pose an entanglement hazard.
This recall involves jackets sold under the labels “Me Jane Kids” or “B-Hip Kids by Me Jane”, and the labels bearing these names are found at the back neck of the garments.
Consumers should contact Louise Paris at 877.537.7517 between 9 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
PUMA JACKETS
PUMA is recalling PUMA USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets sold nationwide from January 2007 to January 2012.
The jacket has a drawstring at the waist that has toggles and is not stitched to the back of the jacket.
The drawstring could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors and it poses an entanglement hazard.
This recall involves the USA V-Konstruct Training Jacket with Pockets model numbers 65110201, 65110202, 65110203, 65110204 and 65110205.
The model numbers are printed on the white care label that is stitched into a side seam towards the bottom of the jacket.
The model numbers appear to the right of the words “(PVC Free)“ and below the words “ART-NO.“
Consumers should return the product to the retailer to obtain a full refund.
Consumers can also contact PUMA North America Inc. at 855.351.7489 between 9 AM and 5 PM ET Monday through Friday or visit www.puma.com.
PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
Gems Sensors is recalling Gems 3100 Pressure Detectors/Transducers sold nationwide from January 2006 to February 2012.
The transducer can fail to accurately detect water pressure in a fire suppression sprinkler system.
This could cause the sprinkler system to fail to activate and pump water to the sprinklers in the event of a fire.
The transducer has “Gems Sensors & Controls,“ as well as the 18-digit part number, printed on a label affixed to the center of the transducer.
Part numbers beginning with “3100” are included in this recall.
Contact Gems at 855.877.9666, between 8 AM and 4:30 PM ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.gemssensors.com to receive enhanced twice monthly inspection instructions and information about a free replacement transducer.
LENOVO COMPUTERS
Lenovo is recalling additional Lenovo ThinkCentre M70z and M90z computers sold nationwide from May 2010 to March 2012.
A defect in an internal component in the power supply can overheat and pose a fire hazard.
The recalled all.in.one desktop computers, or PCs, are flat-panel monitors with the PC integrated into the monitor housing itself.
The computer chassis has a matte black finish with the brand name “ThinkCentre” in the lower left hand corner of the monitor front.
Customers should contact Lenovo at 855.248.2194 anytime, or visit www.lenovo.com/aiopsurecall to verify if their system is part of this recall.
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