Guest guest Posted April 19, 2009 Report Share Posted April 19, 2009 @ This message contains the following: 1. Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09195.html> 2. Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided <http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09196.html> ******************************************************* 1. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2009 Release #09-195 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 887-9273 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Toy Maracas Recalled by Tupperware U.S. Due to Choking and Suffocation Hazards WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Shape-O Toy Maracas Units: About 44,000 Importer: Tupperware U.S. Inc., of Orlando, Fla. Hazard: The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children. Incidents/Injuries: Tupperware has received two reports of maracas breaking. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves blue and red toy maracas with yellow handles. The maracas were used by Tupperware representatives during sales presentations. Cut-outs in the shape of stars, squares and other geometric figures are located inside the maraca. Sold by: Tupperware's Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers and Tupperware sales consultants should immediately stop using the maracas and return them to Tupperware for a refund or gift certificate. Maraca return forms can be accessed at www.tupperware.com Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tupperware at (888) 887-9273 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tupperware.com To see this recall on CPSC's website, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09195.html ******************************************************* 2. NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2009 Release #09-196 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 624-5671 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Fitness Balls Recalled by EB Brands Due to Fall Hazard; New Assembly Instructions Provided WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Name of Product: Bally Total Fitness, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit Fitness Balls Units: About 3 million Manufacturer: EB Brands, of Yonkers, New York Hazard: An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor. Incidents/Injuries: EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises. Description: This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball. Sold at: Department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ebbrands.com To see this recall on CPSC's website, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09196.html ******************************************************** The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals - contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or visit CPSC's web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email subscription list, please go to www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov. This email was cleaned by emailStripper, available for free from http://www.papercut.biz/emailStripper.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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