Weekly Recall Recap

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2000-03-20 to 2000-03-26

5
Recalls
236,300
Units
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sources: CPSC

Other Recalls

CPSC2000-03-23152,000 units
CPSC, Advance Thermo Control Announce Recall of Baby Wipe Warmers
Advance Thermo Control (ATC), of Hong Kong

Cracks in the interior tub of these wipe warmers can allow water to contact the electrical components. This can result in consumers receiving an electric shock.

CPSC2000-03-2213,400 units
CPSC, Russ Berrie & Co. Inc. Announce Recall of Rattles
Russ Berrie & Co. Inc., of Oakland, N.J

The shape and size of the rattle's handle allow it to become lodged in the throats of babies, posing a choking hazard. The rattles violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for the design and construction of baby rattles.

CPSC2000-03-2222,000 units
CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Shingling Hatchets
Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.

The heads on these tools can detach when in use, striking the user or a bystander and causing serious injury.

CPSC2000-03-2044,000 units
CPSC, InSTEP™ LLC Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers
InSTEP™ LLC, of Mendota Heights, Minn.

The stroller's brake can fail, causing the stroller to unexpectedly roll away, resulting in injury to a child.

CPSC2000-03-204,900 units
CPSC, Maxim Enterprise Inc. and Zany Brainy Inc. Announce Recall of Wooden Pull Toy
Maxim Enterprise Inc., of Middleboro, Mass.

The pull toy's wheels can break off and the bead can detach from the pull string, posing small parts choking hazards to young children.