Category: Recalls

  • S.R. Smith Recalls Helix Pool Slides Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: February 28, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-098

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Helix pool slides

    Hazard: A child can fall off the side of the slide before reaching the pool entry point, posing a fall hazard that can result in serious injury.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled slides and contact S.R. Smith for a free slide rail extension kit that will increase the height of the rail sides. Consumers can install the extension kit or contact S.R. Smith for a one-time, free installation of the kit.

    Consumer Contact: S.R. Smith at 800-611-4750 from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.srsmith.com and click on “Helix Slide Info” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at helixslideinfo@srsmith.com.

    Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/SR-Smith-Recalls-Helix-Pool-Slides

    Recall Details

    Units: About 800

    Description: This recall involves Helix residential pool slides with serial numbers from SR-HX13-01001 to SR-HX13-01488 and SR-HX14-01001 to SR-HX14-01602. “S.R. Smith,” “Helix” and the serial number can be found on the product label located on the top right side of the slide near the staircase rail. The recalled slides are 7-feet, 4 inches-tall at the highest point and have a helix (corkscrew) shape to its slide or flume.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 16 reports of users falling from the slide, resulting in 15 reports of injuries including a 4-year-old girl who sustained a concussion. Other reports included damaged/loosened teeth, cuts to the chin that required stitches, bruising and scrapes.

    Sold at: In The Swim, Leslies Swimming Pool Supply, SCP Distributors and other pool product distributors nationwide and online at Amazon.com and Intheswim.com between May 2013 and March 2015 for about $3,000.

    Distributor: S.R. Smith LLC, of Canby, Ore.

    Manufactured in: U.S.

  • Little Tikes Recalls Toddler Swings Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: February 23, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-096

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Little Tikes™ 2-in-1 Snug ‘n Secure Pink toddler swings

    Hazard: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled swings and contact Little Tikes for a refund in the form of a credit towards the purchase of another Little Tikes product.

    Consumer Contact: Little Tikes toll-free at 855-284-1903 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.littletikes.com and click on Product Recalls under the At Your Service menu for more information.

    Photos available at: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Little-Tikes-Recalls-Toddler-Swings

    Recall Details

    Units: About 540,000

    Description: This recall involves Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure pink toddler swings. The swings have a pink T-shaped restraint in front with a Little Tikes logo. The swing is suspended by four yellow ropes. The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. The molded INNER arrow of the date code stamp points to “10”, “11”, “12” or “13”, it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of “9” on the INNER arrow combined with “13” or higher number stamped on the OUTER are included in this recall. No other date codes or other colored swings are affected.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received about 140 reports of the swing breaking, including 39 injuries to children including abrasions, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. Two of the reported injuries included children with a broken arm.

    Sold at: Walmart, Toys “R” Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014 for about $25.

    Manufacturer: Little Tikes, of Hudson, Ohio

    Manufactured in: U. S.

  • Moose Toys Recalls Toy Frogs Due to Chemical and Injury Hazards

    Recall Date: February 22, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-093

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Little Live Pets Lil Frog and Lil Frog Lily Pad toys

    Hazard: When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery’s cap can become a projectile and the battery’s chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.

    Remedy: Replace

    Consumers should immediately stop using the toy frogs, refrain from opening the battery compartment and contact Moose Toys for a free replacement Little Live Pet product.

    Consumer Contact: Moose Toys toll-free at 844-575-0340 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or online at www.moosetoys.com and click on “Product Safety” for more information.

    Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Moose-Toys-Recalls-Toy-Frogs

    Recall Details

    Units: About 427,000 (in addition, 17,800 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves the Little Live Pets Lil Frog plastic toys. They operate with four button batteries and jump. Little Live Pets Lil Frog has SKU: 28217 and Lil Frog Lily Pad has SKU: 28218 printed on the frog’s lower belly near its left thigh with a manufacture date code under it. The date code range is WS112016 to WS123216. The toy frogs were sold in pink, blue and green colors.

    Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 17 reports of the battery’s cap becoming a projectile or battery chemicals leaking, including two injuries that resulted in emergency room and doctor’s office visits for eye irritation from the battery chemicals.

    Sold at: AAFES, Target, Toys “R” Us and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2016 through February 2017 for about $15 for the Lil Frog and $25 for the Lil Frog Lily Pad.

    Manufacturer: Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd., of Australia

    Importer: Regal Logistics, of Fife, Wash.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: February 16, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-088

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion Strollers with Click & Go receivers

    Hazard: A damaged receiver mount on the stroller can cause the car seat to disengage and fall unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to infants in the car seat.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using their Click & Go receiver mounts and contact Britax for a free repair kit for single strollers. Owners of the recalled double strollers should stop using them with car seats attached.

    Consumers can continue to use their stroller or car seat independently without the car seat attached to the stroller.

    Consumer Contact: Britax online at www.us.britax.com and click on the Safety Notice on the homepage or visit us.britax.com/recall, call toll-free at 844-227-0300 from 8:30 a.m.to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday or email Britax at stroller.recall@britax.com.

    Photos available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Britax-Recalls-Strollers

    Recall Details

    Units: About 676,000 (in addition, about 36,400 were sold in Canada and about 4,600 were sold in Mexico)

    Description: This recall involves Britax B-Agile and BOB Motion strollers (when used as a travel system with a car seat carrier attached). All models are folding, single or double occupant strollers and have Click & Go receiver mounts that attach the car seat carrier to the stroller frame. All colors of the stroller are included. The model number can be found on the inside of the stroller’s metal frame near the right rear wheel for single strollers and in the front middle underside of the frame on double strollers. Recalled model numbers include:

    B-Agile:

    S01298600, S01298700, S01635200, S02063600, S02063700, S02063800, S02063900, S02064000, S03803400, S03803500, S03803700, S03803800, S03803900, S04144400, S04144500, S04144600, S04144700, S04144800, S04144900, S04145000, S04183700, S04183800, S04184000, S04281200, S04281300, S04402800, S04437700, S04628500, S04884200, S04884300, S04884400, S04884500, S04975600, S04978900, S05060600, S05260200, S05511600, S05511700, S865800, S865900, S874300, S874400, S874500, S877200, S890100, S896000, S896200, S896600, S907200, S907300, S907400, S907500, S907600, S910200, S910300, S910400, S910500, S912300, S914300, S914500, S914700, S914900, S915200, S915400, S917400, S921800, S921900, S923700, U341763, U341764, U341782, U341783, U341825, U341826, U341828, U341X82, U34X782, U361763, U361818, U361819, U361825, U391875, U451835, U451837, U451841, U461763, U461764, U461782, U461783, U461825, U461826, U461828, U471818, U471819, U491842, U491843, U491844, U491908, U491909, U491910, U511875, U511877, U551835, U551837, U551841, U551861, U551862, U551863, U551864, U551865, U551905, U551906, U691878, U691879, U691881, U691882, U691884, U691904, U691905, U721895, U721896

    BOB Motion:

    S888600, S890200, S890300, S890400, S890500, S909700, S910600, S910700, S910800, S910900, S912600, U391820, U391821, U391822, U481820, U481821, U481822, U501820, U501821, U501822, U501907

    Incidents/Injuries: Britax has received 33 reports of car seats unexpectedly disconnecting from the strollers and falling to the ground, resulting in 26 reports of injuries to children, including scratches, bruises, cuts and bumps to the head. In addition, Britax is aware of 1,337 reports of strollers with damaged Click & Go receiver mounts.

    Sold at: Babies R Us, buy buy Baby, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other websites from May 2011 through February 2017 for between $250 and $470 for the strollers and travel systems.

    Importer: Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Mickey Mouse Nightlights Due to Fire Hazard

    Recall Date: February 2, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-081

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlights

    Hazard: Liquid from the nightlight can leak onto the electrical outlet, posing a fire hazard.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nightlights and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. for instructions on returning them for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. toll-free at 844-722-1444 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.disneyparks.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.

    Photos available at: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Walt-Disney-Parks-and-Resorts-Recalls-Mickey-Mouse-Nightlights

    Recall Details

    Units: About 3,000

    Description: This recall involves the Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlight with a Mickey Mouse face and red and white Santa hat filled with liquid and glitter. The date code FAC # 019808-16150 is printed on the bottom rear of the nightlight. The UPC code, 400009489637, is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the product packaging.

    Incidents/Injuries: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts have received two reports of incidents, including one electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold exclusively at: Walt Disney World ® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Shop Disney Parks mobile app, and online at DisneyStore.com from July 2016 through November 2016 for about $15.

    Importer: Disney Destinations, LLC, d/b/a Disney Theme Park Merchandise, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Bolton Furniture Recalls Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

    Recall Date: January 31, 2017

    Recall Number: 17- 075

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Two Over Two 4-drawer dressers

    Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children. The dressers do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact Bolton Furniture for a free retrofit kit. Consumers can install the retrofit kit or the tip-restraint strap sold with the dressers themselves, or contact Bolton who will provide a one-time, free in-home installation.

    Consumer Contact: Bolton Furniture at 800-545-8982 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.boltonfurniture.biz and click on the “News” section and then Safety Recall.

    Photos available here: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Bolton-Furniture-Recalls-Dressers

    Recall Details

    Units: About 1,000

    Description: This recall involves Bolton Furniture two over two style 4-drawer dressers. Models included in the recall are Cambridge 8614, Emma 8314, Essex 6614, Wakefield 8014 and Woodridge 8414. The dressers were sold in cherry, chestnut, espresso, honey, ivory, natural, and white. Model names and numbers can be found on the QC/production sticker located on back of the dresser.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold at: Full Line Furniture and children’s specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Overstock.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com, Wayfair.com, Zulilly.com and other online retailers from February 2011 to October 2016 for about $700.

    Importer/Distributor: Bolton Furniture, of Morrisville, Vt.

    Manufactured in: China and Vietnam

  • Pulse Performance Recalls Children’s Electric Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: January 24, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-072

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s electric scooters

    Hazard: The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can break, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Pulse Performance Products toll-free at 844-287-8711 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.pulsescooters.com and click on “CPSC Safety Recalls” for more information.

    Photos available at: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Pulse-Performance-Recalls-Childrens-Electric-Scooters

    Recall Details

    Units: About 8,900

    Description: This recall involves Pulse Safe Start Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10, 2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in format XX(month)/XX(day)/2016 – 066QY. The scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.

    Manufacturer: Pulse Performance Products, a division of Bravo Sports, of Santa Fe Springs, Calif.

    Importer/Distributor: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Recalls Minnie and Mickey Mouse Infant Hoodie Sweatshirts

    Recall Date: January 4, 2017

    Recall Number: 17-063

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts

    Hazard: The snaps on the hoodies can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled infant hoodies and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. for instructions on returning them for a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US, Inc. toll-free at 844-722-1444 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.disneyparks.com and click on “Safety Recall” at the bottom of the page or at www.disneystore.com/disney-parks-merchandise/mn/1029804/ for more information.

    Photos available here: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Walt-Disney-Parks-and-Resorts-Recalls-Minnie-and-Mickey-Mouse-Infant-Hoodie-Sweatshirts

    Recall Details

    Units: About 15,000

    Description: This recall involves Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts with a three snap closure. The garments are cotton and polyester blend. They were sold in four sizes: 6M, 12M, 18M and 24M. The size and “Disney Parks” are printed on the inside back of the hoodie’s neck.

    The Minnie Mouse hoodie is black with ears attached to hood of the sweatshirt. A red fabric bow with white polka dots is attached to the top of the hood between the ears. The artwork shows a screen print of Minnie’s body up to neck. The date code FAC-010635-16194 or FAC-010635-16015 is printed on a label sewn into the left side seam. The UPC code is printed on a hangtag at the time of purchase. UPC codes include (6M) 400000175669, (12M) 400000175676, (18M) 400000175683, and (24M) 400000175690.

    The Mickey Mouse hoodie is black with ears attached to hood of the sweatshirt. The artwork shows a screen print of Mickey’s body up to neck. The date code FAC-010635-16220, FAC-010635-16015 or FAC-010635-16280 is printed on a label sewn into the left side seam. The UPC code is printed on a hangtag at the time of purchase. UPC codes include: (6M) 400000145433, (12M) 400000145440, (18M) 400000145457 and (24M) 400000145464.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported

    Sold exclusively at: Walt Disney World® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Disneyland® Resort in Anaheim, Calif., and on the Shop Disney Parks mobile app from April 2016 through October 2016 for about $30.

    Importer: Disney Destinations, LLC, d/b/a Disney Theme Park Merchandise, of Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

    Manufactured in: China

  • GLOPO Recalls Children’s Scooters Due to Fall Hazard

    Recall Date: December 29, 2016

    Recall Number: 17-062

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Joyrider three-wheeled scooters

    Hazard: The front wheels of the scooter can detach when riding, posing a fall hazard.

    Remedy: Repair

    Consumers should immediately stop using recalled scooters and contact GLOPO for instructions on receiving a free repair kit.

    Consumer Contact: GLOPO toll-free at 855-965-1704 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.GlopoUsa.com and click on “Online Form” for more information.

    Photos available here: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/GLOPO-Recalls-Childrens-Scooters

    Recall Details

    Units: About 520

    Description: This recall involves Joyrider three-wheeled scooters for children. They have a low, foot-gripping deck, multicolored handgrips, and an adjustable metal T-bar handle. The scooters are made of metal and plastic and come in a variety of colors. The tracking label sticker can be found on the back of the scooter, with batch PO number of G20140423. Recalled model numbers are: GT5048R, GT5110R, GT5121R, GT5124R, GT5125R, GT5122R, GT5117R, GT5123R. Model numbers can be found on the bottom of the scooter base, on the receipt and on the packaging.

    Incidents/Injuries: GLOPO has received one report of the front wheels detaching from the scooter, resulting in an injury to a child who fell off the scooter.

    Sold at: Online at Amazon.com from October 2014 through January 2016 for about $80 and at Zulily.com from June 2014 through July 2015 for about $50.

    Manufacturer: Glopo Inc, South El Monte, Calif.

    Manufactured in: China

  • Tea Collection Recalls Children’s Denim Jackets Due to Choking Hazard

    Recall Date: December 28, 2016

    Recall Number: 17-060

    Recall Summary

    Name of Product: Children’s knit denim jackets

    Hazard: The metal snaps on the jackets can detach, posing a choking hazard to children.

    Remedy: Refund

    Consumers should immediately take the recalled jackets away from children and contact Tea Collection Inc. to receive a full refund.

    Consumer Contact: Tea Collection toll-free at 866-374-8747 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at service@teacollection.com or online at www.teacollection.com and click on “product recall” for more information.

    Photos available here: cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Tea-Collection-Recalls-Childrens-Denim-Jackets

    Recall Details

    Units: About 500 (in addition, about 25 were sold in Canada)

    Description: This recall involves Tea Collection Inc. children’s knit blue denim jackets with metal buttons and snaps. A tag sewn inside the neck reads “Tea.” Style number 6F22400-405 is printed on a hangtag attached to the garment. The jackets were sold in sizes XS to XL (sizes 2 through 12).

    Incidents/Injuries: Tea Collection Inc. has received reports from six consumers about snaps falling off the jackets. No injuries have been reported.

    Sold at: Specialty and other stores nationwide from August 2016 through December 2016 for about $60.

    Importer/Distributor: Tea Living Inc., d/b/a Tea Collection Inc. of San Francisco, Calif.

    Manufactured in: Thailand