Nov. 14, 2008
RECALLS THIS WEEK: Dive Sticks, Toy Trains....and Other Product Recalls
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org
Modell’s Sporting Goods is recalling CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix sold at Modell’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008. Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
The recalled Pool Stix are weighted plastic tubes, which stand upright when tossed into water. The sticks are about 8” long and were sold in packs of 6 in various colors. The UPC (#4969382814) is printed on the product’s packaging.
Consumers should return the product to any Modell’s Sporting Goods for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Modell’s at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit http://www.modells.com/corp/index.jsp?page=recall. More info at www.recalls.org.
TOY TRAINS
JA-RU Inc. is recalling My Little Train Classics Toy Trains sold nationwide from March 2007 to October 2008. The recalled toy contains small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard.
My Little Train Classics wooden toy trains are available in two styles. One, with a yellow cab, blue body and six red wheels and the other with a blue cab, red boiler, wooden base and four black wheels. The item #5293 is the same for both styles and is located in the lower left hand corner on the front of the package.
Consumers should return the toy to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.
TOY RADIOS
Cobra Electronics is recalling Children’s Two-Way Radios sold at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from August 2008 to September 2008. The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard.
The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mah “CEL” batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickle Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mah (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.
Consumers should contact Cobra Electronics at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com or visit www.cobra.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
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RECALLS THIS WEEK: Dive Sticks, Toy Trains....and Other Product Recalls
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org
Modell’s Sporting Goods is recalling CORAL Swim ‘N Score Pool Stix sold at Modell’s Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008. Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible.
The recalled Pool Stix are weighted plastic tubes, which stand upright when tossed into water. The sticks are about 8” long and were sold in packs of 6 in various colors. The UPC (#4969382814) is printed on the product’s packaging.
Consumers should return the product to any Modell’s Sporting Goods for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Modell’s at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit http://www.modells.com/corp/index.jsp?page=recall. More info at www.recalls.org.
TOY TRAINS
JA-RU Inc. is recalling My Little Train Classics Toy Trains sold nationwide from March 2007 to October 2008. The recalled toy contains small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard.
My Little Train Classics wooden toy trains are available in two styles. One, with a yellow cab, blue body and six red wheels and the other with a blue cab, red boiler, wooden base and four black wheels. The item #5293 is the same for both styles and is located in the lower left hand corner on the front of the package.
Consumers should return the toy to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.
TOY RADIOS
Cobra Electronics is recalling Children’s Two-Way Radios sold at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide from August 2008 to September 2008. The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard.
The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mah “CEL” batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickle Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mah (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself.
Consumers should contact Cobra Electronics at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com or visit www.cobra.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
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