U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a total of 12 recalls relating to products affecting children. Attached is a summary of the releases identifying the product, the problem, and what should be done with the recalled product.
Carter’s 3-piece penguin cardigan sets
Release Number: (#18-148) The William Carter Company, of Atlanta. This recall involves Carter’s 3-piece penguin cardigan sets. The recalled sets consist of a white embroidered penguin bodysuit, a grey cardigan with a hood and matching pair of pants. They were sold in sizes newborn to 24 months. Style number 127G596 is printed on the front of the care tag sewn on the inside of the cardigan, and the UPC number is printed on the back of the same care tag. The UPC numbers are 190795798203, 190795798166, 190795798173, 190795798180, 190795798135, 190795798142, and 190795798159. The style number and UPC number are also printed on the price tag.
Problem: The cardigan’s toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do: Consumer should immediately take the recalled cardigan sets away from children, stop using them and return them to a Carter’s store location for a full refund in the form of a gift card. Consumers can also contact Carter’s Consumer Affairs department and request a free return label and envelope to return the cardigan for a refund in the form of an electronic gift card. Consumers can contact Carter’s Consumer Affairs department at 800-692-4674 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.carters.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
Nerf® Battle Racers
Release Number: (#18-150) Hauck Fun For Kids, Inc., of Ontario, Canada, Hauck Nerf®
Battle Racer go-karts. This recall involves the Nerf® Battle Racers, a four-wheel pedal powered go-kart for children ages 4 to 10. The “Nerf” logo can be found on each side of the go- kart and is etched into the black seat. The wheels are black and orange. It measures approximately 50 inches long by 27 inches high by 24 inches wide. The model number T91869, and the date of manufacture is printed on a white sticker located on the underside of the seat. Only go-karts with a date of manufacture between 01/2016 and 03/2017 are being recalled.
Problem: The steering wheel on the go-kart can detach, break or crack while in use, posing a laceration and/or collision hazard to young children.
What to do: Consumer should immediately stop using the recalled go-karts and contact Hauck for a new steering wheel. Consumers can also contact Hauck toll -free at 877-428-2545 from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hauck-toys.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Specialized Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks
Release Number: (#18-151) Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.,is announcing the voluntary recall of about 1,800specialized bicycles with Stout cranks. This recall involves Specialized Fuse Comp and Fatboy SE bicycles with Stout cranks.
The bikes come in Gloss Hyper/Black Clean and Satin Gloss Black/Rocket Red for Fuse Comp and Gloss Warm Charcoal/Black/Gallardo Orange and Satin Oak Green/Black/Rocket Red for Fatboy SE. Only cranks with “STOUT” written on either crankarm and equipped with a direct- mount chainring manufactured in 2017 are affected. Cranks are manufactured in 2017 if the serial code imprinted on the inside of either crankarm starts with “17.”
Problem: The driveside crankarm can disengage and cause the rider to lose control, posing fall and injury hazards.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with stout cranks and contact an Authorized Specialized Retailer for instructions on how to receive a free replacement crankarm. Consumers can also contact Authorized Specialized Retailer or Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at 877-808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email ridercare@specialized.com or online atwww.specialized.com and click on “Safety Notices” for more information.
Munchkin’s Waterpede bath toys
Release Number: (#18-153) Munchkin Inc., of Van Nuys, Calif., WaterpedeTM children’s bath toys. This recall involves Munchkin’s Waterpede bath toys. The one piece multi- colored Centipede -shaped toy allows water to be scooped from the top, and flows through the chambers of bottom. The bath toy is 100% plastic and is for children six months and up.
Problem: The bath toy can break apart exposing small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do: Consumers should immediately take the bath toy away from young children and contact Munchkin for a free replacement bath toy of comparable value. Consumers can also contact Munchkin toll-free at 877-242-3134 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.munchkin.com , click on Help at the bottom of the page and then Recalls for more information.
Babynest crib bumpers used in Babybay bedside sleeper cribs
Release Number: (#18-741) Tobi USA LLC, of Concord, Calif., babynest crib bumpers. This recall involves Babynest crib bumpers used in Babybay bedside sleeper cribs that attach to adult size beds. The recalled bumpers measure 60 inches long by 9.5 inches wide and were sold in seven colors; yellow, brown, green, blue, pink, white, gray with white stars, white with gray stars, gray with white polka dots, white with gray polka dots and white with blue stars.
Problem: The strings on the crib bumper exceed a safe length, posing a strangulation hazard to babies.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crib bumpers and contact Babybay for a full refund. Babybay is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Babybay toll-free at 844-692-2292 between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at info@babybay.us or online atwww.babybay.us and click on Recall Notice for more information.
Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides
Release Number: (#18-743) Play and Park Structures, Fort Payne, Ala., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 150 playground supermax triple slides. This recall involves three models of Play and Park Structures SuperMax triple slides. The molded plastic playground slides were sold in multiple colors and have three single bedways and an eight-foot deck. They are age rated 5-12. The Play and Park Structures logo and the age rating are printed on a label located on the upper part of the outside perimeter of the playground structure. Model numbers 71717 (triple slide with spiral), 71718 (triple slide hood cascade) and 71732 (triple entrance cascade with square deck) are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the sales invoice.
Problem: A gap between the rails near the entrance way to the slide poses an entrapment hazard to young children.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled playground slides and contact Play and Park Structures to schedule a free inspection and repair to the playground slides. Play and Park Structures is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Play and Park Structures at 800-809-4181 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at service@playandpark.com or online atwww.playandpark.com and click on “FAQ’s” for more information.
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Creatology® pottery wheel kits
Release Number: (#18-159) Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas, is announcing the voluntary recall of 263,000 Creatology® pottery wheel kits This recall involves pottery wheel kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 16- piece kit includes a battery operated pottery wheel, 2 bags of clay, 4 molding tools, 6 paints, 2 paint brushes, and a sponge. The recalled pottery wheel kits are blue and have SKU number 078859 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the back of the box.
Problem: The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pottery wheel kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Creatology® Spin Art kits
Release Number: (#18-160) Michaels Stores Procurement Co. Inc. (MSPCI), a subsidiary of The Michaels Companies Inc., of Irving, Texas, is announcing the voluntary recall of 110,000 Creatology® Spin Art kits. This recall involves spin art kits sold under the Michaels private brand Creatology®. The 34-piece kit includes one battery operated spin art wheel with cover, paint, paint brushes, and paper. The recalled art kits are blue and have SKU number 197861 and one of the following UPC codes printed on the barcode on the box.
Problem: The battery compartment in the pottery wheel kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
What to do: Consumers should immediately take the recalled spin art kits away from children, stop using them and return them to any Michaels store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Michaels at 800-642-4235 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online atwww.michaels.com and click on “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
ColorationsTM brand extra- large crayons
Release Number: (#18-744) Excelligence Learning Corp. d/b/a Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif., is announcing the voluntary recall of 2,200 ColorationsTM brand extra- large crayons. This recall involves ColorationsTM brand 200 extra-large crayon sets, including 25 red crayons. The extra-large crayons measure about 4.5 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The crayons were packaged in a purple and yellow box with the Colorations® logo printed on the box.
Problem: The red crayons in the multi-color sets can contain glass, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crayons and contact Discount School Supply to obtain a free full replacement set. Discount School Supply is contacting all known purchasers directly. Consumers can also contact Discount School Supply at 800-338-4430 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email atrecall@discountschoolsupply.com, or online at www.discountschoolsupply.com and click on “Safety Information” for more information
Porsche-wooden cars
Release Number: (#18-744) Porsche Cars North America Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., isannouncing the voluntary recall of about 1,700my first Porsche-wooden cars. This recall involves a blue wooden toy Porsche car with tan wheels. The Porsche crest is printed on the front of the recalled toy cars. “PORSCHE” is printed on both sides of the recalled toy cars. They measure about 4 inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches tall. The underside of the toy has “BAJO” and a lot number printed on it. The lot numbers included in this recall can be found online.
Problem: The wheels and axles can detach from the wooden toy car, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy cars, take them away from young children and contact a local authorized Porsche dealer to return the recalled toy car and receive a full refund. Consumers can also contact Porsche at 800-767-7243 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at shop4.porsche.com/usa/ and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Jané Muum strollers
Release Number: (#18-167) Jané USA LLC, a division of Jané Group, of Charlotte, N.C., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 800 Jané Muum strollers. This recall involves the US model of Jané Muum strollers. The recalled strollers have a black frame, a reclining seat or hammock that is reversible and a hood. An insert is sold with the stroller for smaller babies. There is a basket for storage underneath the stroller seat. The recalled strollers were sold in: dark gray and black (S85), light grey and black (S49), blue and black (S46) and green and black (S47). “Muum by Jané” is printed on the front bottom frame. “Muum” is printed on the side frame and on the handle. “Jané” and “Muum,” “Jané USA LLC,” “Muum US 5399US/S85” or “S47,” “S49,” “S46” are printed on a label on the leg of the stroller.
Problem: The recalled strollers violate the federal Stroller and Carriage standard. An infant can pass through the opening between the stroller armrest and the seat bottom and his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the armrest, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Jané for a free repair. The repair consists of a free replacement armrest. Consumers can continue using the recalled strollers if they remove the armrest and harness the child properly until they receive the replacement armrest. Consumers can also contact Jané toll- free at 844-200-7971 anytime to leave message or from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET Monday through Thursday for a live operator, email atinfo@jane-usa.com or online at www.jane- usa.com and click on MUUM USA MODEL for more information.
IKEA 26 inch and 28 inch SLADDA bicycles
Release Number: (#18-166) IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland, s announcing the voluntary recall of about 4,900 SLADDA bicycles. This recall involves IKEA 26 inch and 28 inch SLADDA bicycles. The recalled bicycles are a light grey and have an aluminum frame. IKEA is printed at the bottom of the seat tube near the crank. The article number is printed on a sticker at the bottom of the down tube.
Problem: The bicycle belt can break, posing a fall hazard
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on Press Room at the bottom of the page, then on Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.
If you have any questions or want to file a complaint regarding an unsafe product, contact:
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Bureau of Consumer Protection
2811 Agriculture Drive
Madison, WI 53708
1 (800) 422-7128 (toll free in Wisconsin)
