Weekly Recall Recap

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2000-01-31 to 2000-02-06

5
Recalls
16,900
Units
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Sources: CPSC

Other Recalls

CPSC2000-02-04400 units
Toy Chests Recalled by Thornwood Furniture
Thornwood Furniture Manufacturing, of Phoenix, Ariz.

The lids on these toy chests could fall onto a child's head or neck. An investigator for the Georgia Office of Consumer Affairs discovered the problem with the toy chest while conducting retail surveillance for CPSC.

CPSC2000-02-032,100 units
Ladies' Robes Recalled by HANRO USA
HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y.

The robes fail to meet federal flammability standards for clothing and can ignite readily, presenting a serious risk of burn injuries. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.

CPSC2000-02-032,000 units
Men's Sweatshirts Recalled by Eddie Bauer
Eddie Bauer, of Redmond, Wash.

The sweatshirts, which fail to meet federal mandatory standards for fabric flammability, could ignite readily and present a serious risk of burn injuries, in violation of the Federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.

CPSC2000-02-032,600 units
Vanguard Engines and Fuel Filters Recalled by Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton Corp., of Milwaukee, Wis.

The fuel filters on these engines can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

CPSC2000-02-039,800 units
CPSC, Shopko Stores Inc. Announce Recall of Baby Garments
Shopko Stores Inc,. of Green Bay, Wis.

The rose-shaped buttons on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.