Author: Marianne Halterman

Recall Date: March 19, 2020

Recall Number: 20-098

Recall Summary

Name of product: Children’s Tool Kits

Hazard: The tool belt, hammer and suspenders (model H3044) contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead content standard. In addition, the toy goggles and hardhats do not meet toy safety requirements.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled Children’s Tool Kits and keep them away from children. Consumers should contact Grizzly Industrial for instructions on returning the recalled tool kits to receive a full refund including return shipping. Grizzly is contacting all known purchasers directly to notify them of this recall.

Consumer Contact: Grizzly Industrial toll-free at 888-615-7944 anytime or email at recalls@grizzly.com or online at www.grizzly.com and click on recalls for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Childrens-Tool-Kits-Recalled-by-Grizzly-Industrial-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-and-Toy-Safety-Requirements

Recall Details

Units: About 20,645 (In addition, about 100 units were sold in Canada).

Description: The recalled Children’s Tool Kits have two different model numbers: H3044 and H5855. Model H3044 is a 12-piece tool kit that contains a helmet, goggles, tape measure, tool belt, hammer, pair of leather gloves, ruler, carpenter’s square, level, bottle of chalk and suspenders. Model H5855 is an 11-piece tool kit that contains goggles, tape measure, wooden tool caddy, hammer, ruler, carpenter’s square, level, screwdriver, pliers and an adjustable wrench. Model numbers are printed on the front upper right hand corner of the packaging. “Grizzly Industrial” is printed on multiple items of the tool kits.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold At: Grizzly Industrial’s showrooms nationwide and online at www.grizzly.com and www.Amazon.com from September 2002 through November 2019 for about $20.

Importer(s): Grizzly Industrial Inc., of Bellingham, Wash.

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: March 18, 2020

Recall Number: 20-093

Recall Summary

Name of product: Sodium Hydroxide, Lye/Caustic Soda and Potassium Hydroxide, Caustic Potash Ash

Hazard: The products contain sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. In addition, the label on the product violates the Federal Hazardous Substance Act (FHSA) by omitting the word “poison” for poisonous chemicals and the mandatory hazard statement on the front on the packaging.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Belle Chemical for a free replacement child-resistant packaging and label to put on the product.

Consumer Contact: Belle Chemical toll-free at 877-522-2233 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at info@bellechemical.com or online at www.bellechemical.com and click on RECALL INFORMATION for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Belle-Chemical-Recalls-Sodium-Hydroxide-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Products-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-and-Violation-of-FHSA-Labeling-Requirement

Recall Details

Units: About 103,000

Description: This recall involves sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide products that are sold in three sizes: 4 ounce, 8-ounce and 1-pound. The products are labeled as being used for soaps, cleaners, water treatment, food preparation, pH buffer and metal dissolution. The potassium hydroxide products and the 4-ounce and 8-ounce sodium hydroxide products are sold in black resealable bags; the 1-pound sodium hydroxide product is sold in a white resealable bag. The sodium hydroxide product is stated as being food grade.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold Online At: Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Ebay.com, Bonanza.com, Jet.com, Etsy.com and Bellechemical.com from February 2017 through January 2020 for between $4 and $16.

Manufacturer(s): Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.

Distributor(s): Belle Chemical, of Billings, Mont.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall Date: March 18, 2020

Recall Number: 20-091

Recall Summary

Name of product: Sandimmune® (cyclosporine capsules, USP) 100 mg soft gelatin capsules and Neoral® (cyclosporine capsules, USP) MODIFIED 100 mg soft gelatin capsules prescription drug blister packages

Hazard: The prescription drug packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy: New Instructions, Repair. Consumers should immediately secure the product out of the sight and reach of children and contact the firm to request a free child-resistant pouch in which to store the blister package medications. Consumers can continue to use the medication as directed. The child-resistant pouches should be used to store these medications until new child-resistant blister packaging is available.

Consumer Contact: Novartis toll-free at 866-629-6182 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET daily, email at Novartis5060@stericycle.com or online at www.pharma.us.novartis.com and in the top navigation of the page go to the News tab and click on Statements, or visit https://www.pharma.us.novartis.com/news/statements/corrective-action-certain-100-mg-sandimmune-and-neoral-blister-packages-us for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Novartis-Recalls-100-mg-Sandimmune-and-Neoral-Prescription-Drug-Blister-Packages-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-ChildResistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning

Recall Details

Units: About 73,000

Description: This recall involves blister packages of prescription medications Sandimmune® (cyclosporine capsules, USP) 100 mg soft gelatin capsules and Neoral® (cyclosporine capsules, USP) MODIFIED 100 mg soft gelatin capsules from Novartis. Packages of Sandimmune 100 mg contain three blister cards with ten soft gelatin capsules per card and packages of Neoral 100 mg contain five blister cards with six soft gelatin capsules per card. The recalled blister packages have “Novartis,” the name of the medication, dosage, NDC, lot number and expiration date on the outer package and on the blister cards. Only 100 mg doses of these medications with the following NDC and lot numbers and expiration dates are included in this recall:

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Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold At: Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from March 2018 through March 2020, at prices varying based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms, and other factors.

Distributor(s): Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, of East Hanover, N.J.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall Date: March 18, 2020

Recall Number: 20-092

Recall Summary

Name of product: Soap Supply Co. Lye, Soap Makers Lye, California Soap Supply, Combo Pure Solutions, Red Crown High Test Lye, and Boyer Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Hazard: The products contain sodium and/or potassium hydroxide which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Boyer for a free replacement child-resistant cap.

Consumer Contact: Boyer Corporation at 800-323-4030 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at boyer9600@gmail.com or online at www.boyercorporation.com and click on the “Recall” tab for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boyer-Recalls-Six-Brands-of-Sodium-and-Potassium-Hydroxide-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Injuries-Reported

Recall Details

Units: About 329,000

Description: This recall involves six brands of sodium and potassium hydroxide products sold in two pound clear plastic bottles with a continuous thread closure cap. The products are commonly advertised as being used for home soapmaking projects and clearing drains. The lot numbers included in the recall are from 4001 to 9288 and are located on the bottom of the jar and on the side of the box. The brands of products and description of the packaging included in the recall are:

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Incidents/Injuries: CPSC has received two reports of chemical burn injuries with the California Soap Supply product. One involved a child who received chemical burns to their mouth after gaining access to the product.

Sold At: Online at Amazon.com and other websites from January 2015 through October 2019 for about $5.

Manufacturer(s): The Boyer Corporation Inc., LaGrange, Ill.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall Date: March 5, 2020

Recall Number: 20-087

Recall Summary

Name of product: Children’s pajamas and robes

Hazard: The children’s garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garments, take them away from children and contact Joules USA for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Joules USA at 800-583-9559 from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at product.recall@joules.com with “Recall” as the email subject or online at www.joulesusa.com and click on the “Recall” tab at the top of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Joules-USA-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-and-Robes-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 12,000 (In addition, about 300 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves Joules girls’ and boys’ pajamas and robes sold in multiple prints and sizes. Joules is printed on the sewn-in neck label. Garments with the following item numbers, printed on the wash care label, are included on this recall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Children’s boutiques nationwide and online at www.joulesusa.com from November 2017 through December 2019 for between $20 to $70.

Distributor(s): Joules USA Inc., of New York and Joules Limited, of England.

Manufactured In: China and Hong Kong

Recall Date: February 27, 2020

Recall Number: 20-081

Recall Summary

Name of product: Little Helper’s™ children’s grocery shopping carts

Hazard: The shopping cart’s basket can break into sharp pieces, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy: Refund or Replace. Consumers should immediately take away the recalled shopping carts from children and contact Step2® for a free replacement shopping cart or a refund in the form of a $40 credit towards the purchase price of another Step2 product on www.Step2.com.

Consumer Contact: Step2 at 800-347-8372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.step2.com and click on Services & Recall and then on Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Step2-Recalls-Childrens-Grocery-Shopping-Carts-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 17,000 (In addition, about 3,500 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves Step2’s Little Helper’s Shopping Cart with the following model numbers and color combinations: 700000 (blue basket with tan cart,) 708500 (pink basket with white cart) and 8567KL (pink basket with gray cart). The grocery shopping carts measure 18.5 inches by 13 inches by 21.5 inches and have a shopping cart base and basket, four wheels and a doll seat. Only units with date code combinations of 5 and 19 are included in this recall. The date code can be found on the center rib on the back of the basket below the handle. The model number is located on the product packaging.

Incidents/Injuries: Step2 has received 22 reports of cart baskets breaking. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: BJ Wholesale Club, Kohl’s and other stores nationwide and online at Step2.com from May 2019 through October 2019 for about $40.

Manufacturer(s): The Step2 Company LLC, of Streetsboro, Ohio

Manufactured In: United States

Recall Date: February 27, 2020

Recall Number: 20-082

Recall Summary

Name of product: Just Blanks children’s nightgowns

Hazard: The nightgowns fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled nightgowns away from children and contact Ishtex Textile Products for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Ishtex Textile Products at 800-935-0914 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at salesishtex@gmail.com with “Product Recall” as the email subject or online at www.ishtex.com and click on the Product Recall Notice link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Just-Blanks-Childrens-Nightgowns-Recalled-by-Ishtex-Textile-Products-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard-Burn-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 450

Description: This recall involves Just Blanks-branded children’s 92% cotton and 8% spandex nightgowns. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 12 and in two prints: Birthday and elephant. The birthday print has blue trim on the bottom and on the sleeves and the trim on the elephant print is pink. Just Blanks and tracking number 20190329 are printed on a sewn-in neck label.

Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

Sold At: Children’s boutiques nationwide from August 2019 through December 2019 for about $30.

Distributor(s): Ishtex Textile Products Inc., of Duluth, Ga.

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: February 20, 2020

Recall Number: 20-075

Recall Summary

Name of product: Inclined sleeper accessory included with Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers and Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleepers.

Hazard: Infant fatalities have been reported with other manufacturers’ inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, or under other circumstances.

Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory and contact Kolcraft for a $35 voucher to be used on www.Kolcraft.com or a $20 refund. The voucher can be used until February 20, 2022. Kolcraft is contacting all registered owners and known purchasers directly via a postcard by mail. Consumers can continue to use the bassinet without the inclined sleeper accessory.

Consumer Contact: Kolcraft at 800-453-7673 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT, email customerservice@kolcraft.com, or online at www.kolcraft.com and click on “Incline Sleeper Recall” or “Safety Notifications” for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Kolcraft-Recalls-Inclined-Sleeper-Accessory-Included-with-Cuddle-n-Care-and-Preferred-Position-2-in-1-Bassinets-Incline-Sleepers-to-Prevent-Risk-of-Suffocation

Recall Details

Units: About 51,000

Description: This recall involves the inclined sleeper accessory sold with the Kolcraft Cuddle ‘n Care 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB063) and the Kolcraft Preferred Position 2-in-1 Bassinet & Incline Sleeper (model number starting with KB061). Model numbers are located on the metal bar between the bassinets’ legs. The inclined sleeper is the only portion of the product that is being recalled.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Sold At: Juvenile product stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from March 2011 through December 2017 for about $140.

Importer(s): Kolcraft Enterprises Inc., of Chicago, Ill.

Manufactured In: China

Recall Date: December 19, 2019

Recall Number: 20-042

Recall Summary

Name of product: Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets

Hazard: The fork steerer tube on the bicycles and framesets can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled bicycles and contact their local BMC authorized dealer for a free inspection and free replacement fork.

Consumer Contact: BMC USA toll-free at 888-262-7755 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at slr01inspection-US@BMC-Switzerland.com , or online at www.BMC-Switzerland.com/teammachinerecall or www.BMC-Switzerland.com and click on Support, then Recalls and Safety for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/BMC-Recalls-Bicycles-and-Framesets-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 840 (In addition, 94 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves all model year 2018 and 2019 Teammachine SLR01 DISC bicycles and framesets. The product is a performance road bike. BMC is printed on the downtube. The bikes and framesets were sold in red, green, grey, graphite, blue and aqua green. Recalled models contain serial numbers starting with 8R17 and 8R18, followed by one letter and a four-digit code, which is printed on the underside of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. Only bicycles and framesets with a FK6 fork require a replacement fork, which will be confirmed by BMC authorized dealers during the free inspection.

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Incidents/Injuries: BMC has received four reports of the fork steerer tube breaking while in use, with one consumer experiencing a shoulder injury that required hospitalization and surgery, and the other consumer reporting minor scratches and bruising.

Sold At: Authorized BMC bicycle dealers and bicycle stores nationwide from July 2017 through October 2019 for between $4,500 and $12,500.

Manufacturer(s): BMC Switzerland AG, of Switzerland

Manufactured In: Taiwan and Poland

Recall Date: December 19, 2019

Recall Number: 20-044

Recall Summary

Name of product: Merge Playground Climbers

Hazard: A welded rung opening on the sides of the climber poses an entrapment hazard to children.

Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the Merge Climbers and block them off from children’s use. BCI Burke is contacting all known owners directly by certified mail, and Burke representatives will inspect and replace climbers that are not compliant with the current voluntary standard for this product.

Consumer Contact: BCI Burke at 800-356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.bciburke.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/BCI-Burke-Recalls-Merge-Playground-Climbers-Due-to-Entrapment-Hazard

Recall Details

Units: About 440

Description: This recall involves the Burke Merge metal climbers used on playground equipment for children to climb up to access the play structure. “Burke” is printed on identification labels that are placed on the exterior of the play structure.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Through Burke sales representatives or Burke direct from November 2015 through August 2019 for about $1,460.

Manufacturer(s): BCI Burke Company, of Fond du Lac, Wis.

Manufactured In: United States