Fall Hazard
Ski Bindings Recall by Atomic Skis USA
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 23, 2008 Release #09-077 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 535-7555 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Atomic Skis USA Recalls Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard
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: Alpine Ski Bindings
Units: About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
Manufacturer: Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Hazard: The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls.
Description: The recall affects the heel components of the following Atomic alpine ski bindings: Race 310, Race 412, RaceRace 310, RaceRace 412, Xentrix 310, Xentrix 311, Xentrix 412, C310, C311, C412, CR 310, CR 412, R 310, R 412, SX 310, SX 412, Device 311, Device 412, Centro 310, Centro 412, and Dynamic ADX 312, RD10, X412, Centro 412. The recall includes only those bindings manufactured from 1998 through 2002 The year of manufacture can be located on the underside of the heel lever.
Sold at: Authorized Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from 1998 through 2005 for between $150 and $350.
Manufactured in: Austria
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these ski bindings immediately and return them to any authorized Atomic Ski dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the heel component, if needed.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Atomic Ski USA toll-free at (888) 535-7555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; e-mail consumerserviceUS@atomicsnow.com; or visit the firm’s Web site at www.atomicsnow.com
Evenflo Recalls Hirgh Chairs
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2008 Release #09-069 |
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 233-5921 Firm’s Media Contact: (212) 299-3962 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Evenflo Recalls Majestic™ High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking 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: Evenflo Majestic™ High Chairs
Units: About 95,000
Manufacturer: Evenflo Company Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio
Hazard: Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.
Incidents/Injuries: Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises. Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in children’s hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.
Description: The recall involves Evenflo Majestic™ high chairs made before January 23, 2007. The recalled high chairs have the following model numbers: 3001395A, 3001583, 3001633A, 3001669, 3001700A, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001732A, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, and 3001756. The model number and production date can be found on a white label on the seatback. “Evenflo” is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.
Sold at: Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory and Shopko, and on-line at walmart.com from January 2006 through May 2007 for between $80 and $110.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.majestichighchair.com
Strollers Recalled by Regal Lager
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 17, 2008 Release #09-067 |
Firm’s Contact: (800) 593-5522 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
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: Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers
Units: 1,600
Importer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
Hazard: The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves Phil & Teds Dash Buggy strollers with article #7-1080005 (red) and article #7-10080005 (black). The strollers have a metal frame with three wheels, a cloth seat, and a canopy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness. The article number can be found on the safety strap hanging from the handle.
Sold through: Various independent juvenile specialty stores and online from July 2008 through September 2008 for between $500 and $600.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using this stroller immediately and contact the company for a replacement stroller frame.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 or visit the Company’s Website at www.regallager.com
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