In the month of June, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a total of 7 recalls relating to products affecting children. Below you can find a summary of the releases identifying the product, the problem, and what should be down with the recalled product. Clicking on the hyperlink at the end of the recall description will take you to the full recall notice located on the CPSC website.
Release Number: (#19-751) Mix Panda Ltd, dba Cushy Form, of Valley Cottage, New York, is announcing the voluntary recall of about 2,300 cushy form folding mattresses. This recall involves the Cushy Form tri-fold folding mattress with storage & carry case. The folding mattress is white with lime green trim on the sides and was sold in a 31 inch width size. The folding mattress is 4 inches high when configured as a mattress. Cushy Form is written in green across the white mattress cover.
Problem: The mattress fails to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled folding mattress and contact Cushy Form to receive a free fitted liner, including shipping, to cover the mattress and bring it into compliance with the federal standard. The firm is notifying all known purchasers directly. Consumers can contact Cushy Form toll-free at 855-732-2929 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@cushyform.com or online at www.cushyform.com and click on the Recall Notice tab at the top of the homepage for more information.
Release Number: (#19-135) Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 29,000 Cat & Jack “Lilia”rain boots. This recall includes the Cat & Jack “Lilia” toddlers’ unicorn rain boots in sizes 5-12. The boots are fuchsia with a white unicorn. The horn on the unicorn’s head and mane on the back of the boot are fuchsia, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The model numbers are located on the inside tag of the boot.
Problem: The unicorn horn on the rain boot can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rain boots away from children and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT, daily or online at www.target.com and click on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page, then on “Shoes” for more information. Consumers can also click the “Product Recalls” tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Target-Recalls-Toddler-Boots-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-19-135#
Release Number: (#19-754) Home Meridian International, of High Point, N.C., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 520 Copeland corner curios. This recall involves corner curio cabinets made from poplar solid and veneer and sold in either a white or dark brown finish. The model numbers are 115-P021664 (white finish) and 115-P021665 (brown finish), and the SKU numbers are 0-4000-3512 (white finish) and 0-4000-3513 (brown finish), both of which can be found on one of the back panels of the corner curio. The curio has four glass shelves with mirrored panels and is designed to be placed in a corner and mounted to the wall with the supplied hardware. The cabinet measures 74.75 inches tall and weighs about 40 pounds.
Problem: The recalled curio cabinets are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Havertys to schedule a free pick-up of the corner curio in exchange for a full refund or store credit. Consumers can contact Havertys toll-free at 888-428-3789 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or online at www.havertys.com and click on Copeland Corner Curios under Customer Service at the bottom of the Home Page for more information. Home Meridian is contacting purchasers directly.
Release Number: (#19-141) Honeywell International Inc., of Northford, Conn., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 22,000 “-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems. This recall involves “-IV” Intelligent photoelectric smoke sensors sold with fire alarm systems installed primarily in commercial buildings; not sold to retailers or consumers. The smoke sensors are round, ivory in color, and measure four inches in diameter. The model number, date codes and Honeywell or Notifier are printed on the back label of the smoke sensor. The smoke sensors have the following brand names, model numbers, date codes, and configuration. A complete list of model numbers can be found online.
Problem: The photoelectric smoke sensor can malfunction and cause the fire alarm system to fail to alert occupants in commercial buildings of a fire.
What to do: Consumers should immediately contact Gamewell-FCI or Notifier to receive a free replacement photoelectric smoke sensor. Consumers can contact Gamewell-FCI at 800-633-1311 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.gamewell-fci.com and click on “Safety Bulletin” or contact Notifier at 800-289-3473 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at hwll.co/CPSCsafetyFSP-951-IV.
Release Number: (#19-146) West Marine, of Watsonville, Calif., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 11,600 West Marine deck chairs and Comfort Plus deck crew folding chairs. This recall involves West Marine Deck chairs and Comfort Plus Deck Crew chairs. The folding deck chair has metal legs, light-colored wood armrests and blue back-pack style straps. “West Marine” is printed on the side of the wood armrest. The corners of each leg have white plastic feet. The seat and back are covered in light blue and navy blue nylon fabric. The back can be adjusted to various angles. Model/SKU numbers “18766972” and “19268135” are printed on a coated paper tag attached to the chair frame.
Problem: The lock nut that connects the arm rest to the chair can loosen, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and contact the firm for a free repair parts kit. Consumers can contact West Marine at 877-579-1550 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at WMARPARTS@westfieldoutdoors.com or online at www.westmarine.com and click Product recalls, then click West Marine Deck Chair for more information.
Release Number: (#19-151) Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, N.Y., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 71,000 inclined sleeper accessory included with all models of Fisher-Price Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards. This recall involves the inclined sleeper accessory sold with all Ultra-Lite Day & Night Play Yards with model numbers CBV60, CHP86, CHR06, CJK24, and DJD11. The model number is located on the fabric label inside of the play yard and on the fabric label on the back of the inclined sleeper pad. The product is a portable play yard with inclined sleeper and changing station clutch accessories and a carry bag; the inclined sleeper accessory is the only portion of the product that is being recalled.
Problem: Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.
What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the inclined sleeper accessory and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or voucher. Consumers can continue to use the play yard portion of the product without the inclined sleeper accessory, and can also continue to use the changing station clutch accessory and carry bag. Consumers can contact Fisher-Price online at www.service.mattel.com and click on “Recalls & Safety Alerts” or at 800-432-5437 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for more information.
Release Number: (#19-153) BRP U.S. Inc., of Sturtevant, Wis., is announcing the voluntary recall of about 2,500 BRP sea-Doo marine coolers. This recall involves Sea-Doo LinQ™ 13.5 gallon or 51 liter marine coolers sold separately or with model year 2019 Sea-Doo Fish Pro personal watercraft. The coolers are made for use on boats and marine environments. Part number 269800817 is engraved under the cooler and can also be found on a sticker under the cooler. The coolers are white with black storage pocket, rod holder system and trolling slots.
Problem: The cooler latch can automatically lock when the lid is closed, allowing a person to become locked inside the air tight container posing entrapment and suffocation hazards.
What to do: Consumers should immediately put the coolers out of the reach of children. Contact a BRP Sea-Doo dealer for a free repair. Consumers can contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or online at https://www.sea-doo.com/form/contact-us.html or www.sea-doo.com and click on “Owner Center,” then “Safety” for more information.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/BRP-Recalls-Coolers-Due-to-Entrapment-and-Suffocation-Hazards#
