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Category: Recalls

  • Prestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning

    Recall Date: October 7, 2020

    Recall Number: 21-002

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Antifreeze products

    Hazard: The antifreeze products contain the substance ethylene glycol which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The products’ caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

    Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately inspect the product and twist the cap to ensure the child resistant mechanism is engaged.

    Consumer Contact: Prestone Products toll-free at 888-269-0750 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.prestone.com and click on Safety Notice at the top of the homepage for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Prestone-Products-Recalls-Antifreeze-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Risk-of-Poisoning

    Recall Details

    Units: About 687,000

    Description: This recall involves fourteen different models of pre-diluted or concentrated antifreeze sold under six different brand names: Prestone®, AutoZone®, Highline®/Prime Guard®, Supertech®, Prime® and Starfire®. The one-gallon antifreeze bottles are black, gray, orange, white or yellow. The brand is printed on the front of the antifreeze. The date code and model numbers can be found on the back informational panel of the product. Only antifreeze products with the following brand name, model number and date codes are included on this recall:

    Product NameModel NumberDate CodesImage
    PRESTONE 50/50 Antifreeze AF2100/G2FOF20118 
    OF20128 
    OF20129
    OF20132 
    OF20133 
    OF20134 
    OF20135 
    OF20141    		PRESTONE 50/50 Antifreeze
    PRESTONE Concentrate AntifreezeAF2000/G2FOF20128
    OF20134 
    OF20135 
    OF20141    		PRESTONE Concentrate Antifreeze
    PRESTONE COMMAND® Nitrite Free 50/50AFC12100/FOF20062PRESTONE COMMAND® Nitrite Free 50/50
    PRESTONE Heavy Duty Antifreeze 50/50AF5200/FOF20062 OF20063PRESTONE Heavy Duty Antifreeze 50/50
    PRESTONE AMM 33% Export Antifreeze AF2033OF20111PRESTONE AMM 33% Export Antifreeze
    AUTOZONE AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze540721/1FOF20036 OF20037 OF20038 OF20041 OF20050 OF20055 OF20056 OF20085 OF20086 OF20094 OF20113 OF20133 OF20134 OF20135AUTOZONE AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze
    AUTOZONE Concentrate 50/50 Antifreeze000367/1FOF20041 OF20042 OF20056 OF20057 OF20062 OF20135 OF20139AUTOZONE Concentrate 50/50 Antifreeze
    HIGHLINE AMAM “Prime Guard” 50/50 AntifreezeHLAMAM5050GL/FOF20007 OF20008 OF20042 OF20043 OF20050HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" 50/50 Antifreeze
    HIGHLINE AMAM “Prime Guard” Concentrate AntifreezeHLAMAMGL/FOF20042HIGHLINE AMAM "Prime Guard" Concentrate Antifreeze
    SUPERTECH Antifreeze Pre DilutedST4053/FOF20006 OF20007 OF20051 OF20055 OF20084 OF20070 OF20085SUPERTECH Antifreeze Pre Diluted
    SUPERTECH AntifreezeST4003/FOF20141SUPERTECH Antifreeze
    PRIME Antifreeze AMAMAF3000/FOF20049 OF20078 OF20140PRIME Antifreeze AMAM
    PRIME Antifreeze AMAMAF3100/FOF20043 OF20044 OF20078 OF20079 OF20140PRIME AMAM 50/50 Antifreeze
    STARFIRE Antifreeze AMAM 50/50CPAMAM5050/FOF20057STARFIRE Antifreeze AMAM 50/50

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Sold At: Ace Hardware, Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Highline, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Pep Boys and Walmart stores nationwide and online from January 2020 through May 2020 for between $10 and $22.

    Manufacturer(s): Prestone Products Corporation, of Rosemont, Ill.

    Manufactured In: United States

  • Active Brands Recalls Bicycle Helmets Due to Risk of Head Injury:

    Recall Date: August 12, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-165

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Sweet Protection brand Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr., and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets

    Hazard: The bicycle helmets do not comply with the U.S. CPSC federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and return to the store where sold or contact Active Brands/Sweet Protection for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Active Brands AS at 800-364-4385 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at orders.na@activebrands.com or online at www.sweetprotection.com, and click on Safety Notices at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Active-Brands-Recalls-Bicycle-Helmets-Due-to-Risk-of-Head-Injury

    Recall Details

    Units: About 300

    Description: This recall involves Active Brand AS Sweet Protection-branded Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr. and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets. The Ripper Jr. and Ripper MIPS Jr. helmets were sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 48 cm to 53 cm (18.9 to 20.9 inches). The Ripper MIPS helmet was sold in one size, fitting head circumference from 53 cm to 61 cm (20.9 to 24.0 inches). The helmets were sold in matte colors: black, white, blue, gray, green, pink and purple. “Sweet Protection” is printed on the side of the helmets. All helmets have the manufacturing date printed inside the helmet with 2019 as the production year and a number between 9 and 12 as the production month. The model name is printed on a label on the rear back side of the helmet. The bicycle helmets are tested and certified according to the European standard for bicycle helmets, EN1078 and were only meant to be sold in the European market.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Sold At: Evo and Rogers Ski and Sport sporting goods stores in California, Colorado, Montana, New Hampshire, Utah, Washington and Wyoming and online at Expert Voice Pro Purchase (www.expertvoice.com) from February 2020 through June 2020 for between $50 and $90.

    Manufacturer(s): Active Brands AS, of Norway

    Importer(s): Active Brands NA, of Broomfield, Colo.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Thule Recalls Strollers Due to Injury Hazard

    Recall Date: August 12, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-164

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Thule Sleek strollers

    Hazard: The stroller’s handlebar can detach, posing an injury hazard to children.

    Remedy: Replace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Thule Group to arrange for the return of the product and to receive a free replacement Sleek stroller frame.

    Consumer Contact: Thule Group toll-free at 855-929-3531 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at thulesleek18@thule.com or online at www.thule.com/recallthulesleek or www.thule.com and click on Support/Safety Notice for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Thule-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 4,000 (In addition, about 880 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Thule Sleek strollers. The recalled strollers were sold in black, dark gray, light gray, navy blue and red with a silver or black frame. Only strollers without a QC2020 sticker next to the product label and manufactured between May 2018 through September 2019 are included in this recall. The manufacture date code in YY/MM format, Thule Sleek and product number: 11000001-5, 11000017, 11000330 or 11000337-342 can be found on the product label located on the lower inside frame of the stroller. UPC code 091021978485, 091021883703, 091021460256, 091021761773, 091021079779, 091021070585, 091021349001, 091021433137, 091021514386, 091021037090,091021091900, 091021648937 or 091021190214 can be found on the product packaging.

    Incidents/Injuries: Thule has received one report of the stroller’s handlebar detaching. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Buy Buy Baby, REI and others stores nationwide and online at Thule.com and Amazon.com from July 2018 through June 2020 for between $830 and $850.

    Importer(s): Thule Group, of Sweden

    Manufactured In: Poland

  • CPSC and Crown Darts UK Warn Consumers to Stop Using and Dispose of Banned Lawn Dart Sets; Recalling Firm is Unable to Conduct Recall:

    Recall Date: August 12, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-163

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Lawn dart sets

    Hazard: Lawn darts are banned in the U.S. due to serious risks of skull punctures and other serious injuries, particularly to children.

    Remedy: Dispose. Crown Darts UK is unable to conduct the recall.  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn dart sets and destroy and dispose of them to prevent further usage.

    Consumer Contact: CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/CPSC-and-Crown-Darts-UK-Warn-Consumers-to-Stop-Using-and-Dispose-of-Banned-Lawn-Dart-Sets-Recalling-Firm-is-Unable-to-Conduct-Recall

    Recall Details

    Units: About 19,400 darts (In addition, about 4,048 were sold in Canada)

    Description: The recalled lawn dart sets were sold for 2, 4 and 5 players and contained 4, 8 and 10 units (darts) respectively, as well as individual spare darts.  The lawn darts are about a foot long (30 cm), have polypropylene flights (fins) designed to be held at the tail, with a brass body ending in a stainless steel spigot (peg).  The lawn darts were sold in assorted colors including red, blue, yellow, purple, pink, orange, ivory and green.  The CROWN DARTS logo is printed on the product.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Sold At: Online at www.crowndarts.com from May 2004 through June 2020 for between $15 and $139.

    Manufacturer(s): Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom

    Importer(s): Crown Darts UK, of United Kingdom

    Manufactured In: United Kingdom

  • Do What Is Necessary and Proper to Prevent the Spread of Covid-19

    An open letter to Covid-19: Okay, you virulent, infectious Virus, you–I have kept silent thus far, hoping we human beings would instinctively do the right thing in order to keep safe and not give you a platform from which to spring person to person! But it seems you are nastier than we ever anticipated. M Halterman

    We had a wonderful kindergarten teacher in Ridgewood NJ, Miss Bevins. The thing I most remember about dear Miss Bevins (c. 1955) is how she reminded the classroom full of 30+ 5-year olds, repeatedly, to WASH OUR HANDS after using the lavatory…for most of you, that’s the bathroom! In those days, people were frightened about getting and spreading POLIO. Poliomyeltitis was the viral scourge of that era, which spread from person to person and paralyzed parts of the body. It put frightened children in iron lung machines to save their lives and keep them breathing, it crippled many, many children–and killed others! It left an indelible mark on families and put a big dent in children’s immune systems. Thank God for Drs. Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin, who developed vaccines that were used to immunize children against polio. Dr. Salk was an American virologist and medical researcher who developed one of the first successful polio vaccines. Dr. Sabin was best known for developing the oral polio vaccine that helped to nearly eradicate the disease. And the vaccines were given to us in our schools, by the way! Just as the Tine tests for tuberculosis were given to us at school–we had no choice in those days. Our parents were tasked to do the right thing. No vaccination, no tests–no school.

    Families were used to spending more time together–and television hadn’t become the major recreational focus of the family unit. People were more disposed in those days to doing what was right by their family and by their neighbors. Community organizations promoting the good in society formed to help people. Organizations like Kiwanis, Rotary, Lions, and many others, sprang up across the country to try to help children and families get through the day-to-day challenges that poverty presented. Devastating crises had left people starving and without work: World War I, the Spanish Flu in 1916-17, the Dust Bowl, the Stock Market crash of 1929 (leaving people bereft through 1939), World War II, Korea, and the Philippines…and on…These were crises that could not be solved by television and social media. People either had to be self-reliant and get up off their rusty-dusty, and work IF they could find it, in order to survive–or they would not eat.

    The American people–this melting pot of different languages, cultures, races and creeds–is very self-reliant when the going gets tough. We got tough again during 9/11 and we are tough now, in case you haven’t noticed. Over 4 million cases and CDC projects 160,000 deaths by August 2020 is a sobering statistic. Simply, each of us bears a certain responsibility to do the right thing, by ourselves, by our families and by our neighbors. We need to NOT SPREAD this infectious disease. We don’t even know everything about it yet–and the after effects are many! It’s not the common cold, it’s not simple bronchitis or even pneumonia, it’s a superbug that infects and kills without much warning. So WASH your HANDS, WEAR a MASK when you go out of the house, SOCIAL DISTANCE, yes, and restrict your goings and comings to the least necessary! DO the right thing–until a viable vaccine is available– to help minimize the spread.

  • BioMed Balance Recalls Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning:

    Recall Date: July 22, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-154

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: BioMed Balance Wintergreen and Birch Tar Essential Oils

    Hazard: The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact BioMed Balance for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: BioMed Balance collect at 206-763-1086 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and email at sales@biomedbalance.com for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/BioMed-Balance-Recalls-Wintergreen-and-Sweet-Birch-Essential-Oils-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Risk-of-Poisoning

    Recall Details

    Units: About 60

    Description: This recall involves BioMed Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils in blue and glass 30 mL bottles, respectively, with black caps. “BioMed Balance” and “Organic WinterGreen” or “Organic Birch Tar” are printed on the label. The UPC code is located on the left side of the label.

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    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    Sold Exclusively At: Online at www.azurestandard.com from October 2019 through June 2020 for between $7 and $11.

    Manufacturer(s): BioMed Balance, of Kent, Wash.

    Manufactured In: United States

  • Manhattan Toy Recalls ‘Manhattan Ball’ Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target:

    Recall Date: July 22, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-152

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Manhattan Ball

    Hazard: The toy’s plastic tubes can detach from the center ball and release the small silicone teethers that are threaded on the tubes, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Manhattan Toy or return it to any Target Store for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Manhattan Toy at 800-541-1345 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, email at help@manhattantoy.com, online at www.manhattantoy.com and click on ‘Recall Information’ for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Manhattan-Toy-Recalls-Manhattan-Ball-Activity-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Target

    Recall Details

    Units: About 22,100

    Description: This recall involves ‘Manhattan Ball’ plastic activity toys. The toy has a hard plastic center ball with 12 soft plastic tubes inserted into the center ball and 7 silicone teethers threaded on the tubes. “The Manhattan Toy Company” and lot code 325700EL or 325700IL are printed on the center ball.

    Incidents/Injuries: Manhattan Toy has received six reports of the plastic tubes detaching from the center ball. Two of the six reports included a silicone teether being separated from the toy. The firm also reported one incident of a child mouthing the silicone teether after it came off.

    Sold At: Exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2019 through June 2020 for about $10.

    Importer(s): The Manhattan Toy Company LLC, of Minneapolis, Minn. and Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Island Wear Recalls Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall and Choking Hazards:

    Recall Date: June 10, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-132

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Umbrella strollers

    Hazard: The recalled strollers violate the federal Carriages and Strollers Safety standard. The location of the restraint system creates a large gap between the restraint and the seat. The child can slip through the gap, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the covering on the grab bar can detach and expose foam, posing a choking hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Island Wear for instructions on how to receive a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Island Wear toll-free at 844-449-4144 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email at Islandwearoc@gmail.com.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Island-Wear-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Stroller-and-Carriage-Safety-Standard-Fall-and-Choking-Hazards

    Recall Details

    Units: About 940

    Description: This recall involves Island Wear umbrella strollers with a grab bar and footrest. The strollers were sold in blue and multi rainbow colors.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Paradise Island, Outrageous Outlet, and Grand Resort Wear in Ocean City, Md. from April 2019 through October 2019 for about $20.

    Importer(s): Island Wear. Inc., of Ocean City, Md.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Flybar Recalls Swurfer Baby and Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: May 14, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-121

    Recall Summary

    Name of product: Swurfer Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings

    Hazard: The plastic stopper on the bottom of the swing rope that holds the swing seat in place can detach, posing a fall hazard to the swing’s occupant.

    Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact the firm to receive instructions to repair the swings.

    Consumer Contact: Swurfer toll-free at 800-764-6784 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at productsafety@flybar.com or online at https://swurfer.com and click on Product Safety under the Quick Links section of the website.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Flybar-Recalls-Swurfer-Baby-and-Toddler-Swings-Due-to-Fall-Hazard

    Recall Details

    Units: About 3,000

    Description: This recall involves the Swurfer brand Kiwi Baby and Toddler Swings. The plastic swing is sold in green, blue and pink. The swing attaches to a swing set or a tree branch. The swing measures about 15 inches wide, by 10 inches deep and 20 inches high. The swing weighs about 4 pounds. FlyBar, Inc. and Kiwi Swing SSW-0005 are printed on the underside of the swing. The manufacture date code of August 2019 is embossed on the back of the swing.

    Incidents/Injuries: Modular Robotics has received four reports of the rechargeable battery packs smoking and overheating. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold At: Online at Dexterindustries.com from March 2018 through January 2020 for about $38.

    Importer(s): Modular Robotics Inc., of Boulder, Colo. and Dexter Industries, of Restin, W.V.

    Manufactured In: China

  • Prepac Recalls 4-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards. In-Home Remedy May Be Delayed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions; Keep Product Away from Children

    Recall Date: May 6, 2020

    Recall Number: 20-117

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Prepac 4-drawer chests

    Hazard: The recalled chests are unstable and can tip over if not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.

    Remedy: Repair. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chests if not properly anchored to the wall and place them in an area that children cannot access. Contact Prepac to receive a free tipover restraint kit and consumers can request a one-time, free in-home installation of the wall anchor strap.

    Consumer Contact: Prepac Manufacturing toll-free at 877-773-7221 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.prepacmfg.com and click on “Recall Information” for more information.

    Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Prepac-Recalls-4-Drawer-Chests-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-In-Home-Remedy-May-Be-Delayed-Due-to-COVID-19-Restrictions-Keep-Product-Away-from-Children

    Recall Details

    Units: About 21,000

    Description: This recall includes Prepac 4-drawer chests with plastic drawer glides. The recalled chests were sold in three finishes, black, oak and white. The following model numbers are included in the recall and are printed on the instruction manual:

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    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold At: Online at Overstock.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and other online retailers from April 2005 through September 2018 for about $75.

    Manufacturer(s): Prepac Manufacturing Ltd., of Canada

    Manufactured In: Canada