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Product recalls and warnings, straight from the source: the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Friday, August 31, 2007 - Posts
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 St. Martin's Press, LLC, of New York, NY, has recalled about 35,000 Priddy "Trucks" Shaker Teether Books.
Small pieces of the teether can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. St. Martin's Press has received two reports of children biting off pieces of the teethers. No injuries have been reported.
The recalled cloth teether book entitled "trucks" has a yellow dump truck on the front cover on a blue background. Attached to the top of the book is a yellow rattle with a green teether attached on the right side of the rattle and an orange teether attached to the left side of the rattle.
The books were sold at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from January 2006 to June 2007 for about $7.
Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and contact St. Martin's Press for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement product.
For additional information, contact St. Martin's Press at (800) 347-9411 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.priddybooks.com/recall.
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 Stokke, of Kennesaw, Ga. Has recalled about 1000 Sleepi Crib Foam Mattresses.
The crib mattresses are not properly sized, creating a gap, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
Only oval shaped Sleepi cribs with foam mattresses sold under the following model numbers are the subject of this recall: 660321, 660320, 660301,660305, 660318, 652268, 652269, 652246, 652247 and 652248. The cribs were sold in a variety of colors, including white, walnut, natural, cherry and whitewash. The model number can be found on the packaging and underside of the crib.
The cribs were sold at Juvenile product retailers nationwide and via the Internet from September 2006 through March 2007 for between $750 and $850.
Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact Stokke LLC to receive a free replacement mattress.
For additional information, contact Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.stokkeusa.com.
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 Los Angeles Salad Company, located in City of Industry, CA is recalling its "Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" with a Sell By Date Code up to and including August 16, 2007 printed on the back of the packages because the product may be contaminated with the bacteria Shigella. Shigella infection can cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea and vomiting. Illness usually lasts from 4 to 14 days. In some persons, especially the very young, the very old and people with compromised immune systems, the diarrhea can be more severe. Infection can occur after eating and drinking food and water that is contaminated with Shigella and can be passed from person to person.
The product was sold in packages with two labels. One is labeled "Los Angeles Salad Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" distributed by Kroger Co. King Sooper, in Colorado, Kroger Co. Ralphs in California; Publix in Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina and Florida. All of these packages were sold in flexible plastic bags in 7 and 8 oz. size with a Sell By Date Code up to and including August 16, 2007. The second label was "Trader  Joe's Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" distributed by Trader Joe's in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon and Washington in 7 oz. flexible plastic bags with a Sell By Date Code up to and including August 8, 2007.
The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the same product sold in Canada was contaminated with Shigella. There were four reported incidences of illness in Canada from August 4-6, 2007. No one was hospitalized and all persons affected have fully recovered. An ongoing investigation is being conducted to find the cause of the problem, but at this time the source has not been determined.
This is precautionary notice. Consumers who have purchased Los Angeles Salad Company's "Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots" are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Los Angeles Salads at (1-626-322-9017).
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 Toys “R” Us, Inc. announced today that as a precautionary measure it has removed all vinyl bibs manufactured by Hamco, Inc. and its other vendors from Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us store shelves.
Because of its strong commitment to safety, Toys “R” Us voluntarily adheres to the stringent California Proposition 65 standards for its testing of vinyl baby bibs. All of its vinyl bibs are tested against these requirements every six months by an independent testing facility. These bibs, including those manufactured by Hamco, passed these rigorous tests, including as recently as May 2007. However, the company noted that stores have received shipments since that time and therefore decided to conduct additional re-testing on these items.
Based on discussions with the Consumer Product Safety Commission staff, following the agency’s own tests conducted last week on certain Hamco bibs sold by Toys “R” Us, there were no instances of any hazardous levels of lead found in these products.
In recent days, Toys “R” Us asked Bureau Veritas, a world leader in independent testing, to re-test samples of all Hamco-manufactured bibs sold by the company. Among its findings, the Bureau Veritas tests found two samples of Hamco bibs that contained lead over the strict Toys “R” Us testing requirements. As a result of inconsistent results between the company’s May 2007 and August 2007 tests, Toys “R” Us has immediately stopped sale of these items in its stores. These bibs were sold to Toys “R” Us by Hamco and marketed under the Koala Baby, Especially for Baby and Disney Baby labels.
While not aware of any concerns regarding vinyl bibs made by other manufacturers, the company has temporarily removed all vinyl bibs from its store shelves to help minimize any potential consumer confusion and as an additional precautionary measure so that the company can voluntarily re-test these products.
In addition to its rigorous testing of all products prior to shipment to its stores, Toys “R” Us has recently increased its third party re-testing of products on store shelves. The company will continue to take decisive and aggressive action in ensuring the products it sells meet only the highest quality assurance standards.
The company said that customers who wish to return vinyl bibs purchased at any time from a Toys “R” Us or Babies “R” Us store may do so and receive a full refund. For questions or additional information, customers may call 1-800-869-7787.
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 Britax Child Safety, Inc. announced today that it is conducting a safety recall on the Decathlon child restraint, Model Number E9L47. The recall includes production of the Decathlon from February 12, 2005 through July 31, 2007.
Under certain circumstances, when the harness adjuster strap is pulled from an extreme side angle, the bezel may separate from the child restraint shell allowing the adjuster to move out of position inside the shell housing. Under these conditions, caregivers may experience some difficulty while trying to properly harness the child to the restraint.
Extensive product testing has determined that there is no risk of the adjuster and bezel separating from the child restraint while the harness is properly positioned and the child is snugly secured during transit. There have been no reported accidents or injuries.
To address this issue, Britax will send all owners two push rivet fasteners to secure the adjuster to the child restraint. This quick modification will prevent the possibility of having the adjuster move out of position inside of the shell housing. Registered owners of the Decathlon child restraint will automatically be notified and sent complete instructions and push rivet fasteners by mail beginning August 17, 2007. To assist in this process video instructions are available on the Britax website, at www.britaxusa.com. The modification will take less than five minutes to complete.
Until the push rivet fasteners are received and installed, this child restraint is safe to use as long as the bezel is securely positioned within the child restraint. Britax recommends that caregivers pull the harness adjuster strap straight out from the restraint and parallel to the ground when tightening the harness to secure the child. This will minimize the chance of the bezel separating from the child restraint. Should the bezel become loose, consumers should contact Britax.
Decathlon child restraints manufactured from February 12, 2005 through July 31, 2007 are affected by this recall. The date of manufacturer and model number may be found on the white label located near the top of the restraint on the child's left hand side under the cover.
Owners of the Decathlon that have not registered their product should contact the Britax information line, toll free at 1-800-683-2045 or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com. Consumers may also order repair kits online at decathlonrecall.com.
Even if the restraint is operating normally, all owners of this restraint are strongly advised to make the required modification once the fasteners are received.
Britax has made manufacturing changes that resolve this issue in Decathlon restraints manufactured after August 1, 2007.
For more information, contact the Britax information line, 1-800-683-2045.
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 Mattel Inc. has recalled abot 253,000 “Sarge” diecast toy cars.
Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The recall involves die cast “Sarge” 2 ½ inch toy cars. The toy looks like a military jeep and measures about 2 ½ inches long by 1 inch high by 1 inch wide. The recalled toy has the markings “7EA” and “China” on the bottom. The “Sarge” toy car is sold alone or in a package of two, and may have the product number M1253 (for single cars) and K5925 (for cars sold as a set) printed on the packaging. The cars marked “Thailand” are not included in this recall.
The cars were sold at retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $7 and $20 (depending on whether they were sold individually or in sets).
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime.
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 Mattel Inc. has recalled about 345,000 Batman™ and One Piece™ magnetic action figure sets.
Small, powerful magnets inside the accessories of the toy figures can fall out and be swallowed or aspirated by young children. If more than one magnet is swallowed, they can attract inside the body and cause intestinal perforation, infection or blockage which can be fatal.
The firm is aware of 21 incidents where a magnet fell out of the toy figure, including a case of a 3-year-old boy who was found with a magnet in his mouth. The boy did not swallow the magnet and no injuries have been reported to Mattel and CPSC.
The recalled toys include:
The Batman™ Magna Battle Armor™ Batman™ figure with model number J1944,
The Batman™ Magna Fight Wing™ Batman™ figure with model number J1946,
The Batman™ Secret ID™ figure with model number J5114, and
The Batman™ Flying Fox™ figure with model number J5115. The seven inch tall action figures include the Batman logo on the front and include magnetic accessories. The model number is located on the lower right corner of the tag which is sewn to the figure.
 The recalled One Piece™ toy is:
One Piece™ Triple Slash Zolo Roronoa™ figure with model number J4142. The 5 ½ inch tall action figure has green hair, black pants, and has magnets in his hands which connect to magnets on various swords that the figure can hold. The model number is printed on the back of the action figure’s left leg.
The figures were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from June 2006 through June 2007 for about $11.
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and contact Mattel for instructions on how to return it to receive a free replacement toy.
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 Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif. has recalled about 683,000 Barbie and Tanner™ play sets.
A small magnet inside the “scooper” accessory can come loose. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
The firm has received three reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves Barbie and Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472 and J9560. The toys include a “scooper” accessory with a magnetic end. Recalled scoopers have a visible, silver-colored, disc-shaped magnet on the end of the scooper. Scoopers with a white material covering the magnet and products manufactured after January 31, 2007 are not recalled.
The sets were sold at toy stores and various other retailers nationwide May 2006 to August 2007 for about $16.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime.
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 Mattel Inc. has recalled about 1 million Doggie Day Care™ play sets.
Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
The firm has received two reports of magnets coming loose. No injuries have been reported.
The toys were sold at toy stores and various other retailers nationwide from July 2004 to August 2007 for between $4 and $20.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime.
Here is a list of the toys affected by the recall:
H1532 Doggie Day Care Coco
H1533 Doggie Day Care Sparley
G4461 Doggie Day Care Lula and Baby
G4462 Doggie Day Care Crockett and Baby
G4464 Doggie Day Care Taffy and Baby
G4459 Doggie Day Care Snack Time with Cookie
G4460 Doggie Day Care Diaper Change with Ginger
H1530 Doggie Day Care Ice Cream with Ranger
G9703 Doggie Day Care Puppy Park with Dixie
G4457 Doggie Day Care Dream House Nursery with Honey
G4458 Doggie Day Care Bath Time with Beau
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 Mattel Inc. has recalled about 7.3 million Polly Pocket play sets. Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.
This recall is an expansion of a November 2006 recall in which 2.4 million toys were removed from shelves. Since the previous recall announcement, Mattel has received more than 400 additional reports of magnets coming loose. CPSC was aware in the first recall announcement of 170 reports of the magnets coming out of the recalled toys. There had been three reports of serious injuries to children who swallowed more than one magnet. All three suffered intestinal perforations that required surgery.
The recalled Polly Pocket play sets contain plastic dolls and accessories that have small magnets. The magnets measure 1/8 inch in diameter and are embedded in the hands and feet of some dolls, and in the plastic clothing, hairpieces and other accessories to help the pieces attach to the doll or to the doll’s house. The model number is printed on the bottom of the largest pieces on some of the play sets. Products manufactured after November 1, 2006 and are currently on store shelves are not included in this recall. Contact Mattel if you cannot find a model number on your product to determine if it is part of the recall.
The sets were sold at toy stores and various other retailers from May 2003 through November 2006 for between $15 and $30.
Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value of the returned product.
For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime. See below for a complete listing of items affected by this recall.
Polly Pocket!™ Jewelry Box Purple, B7129
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Magnet Bus, B8478
Polly Pocket!™ Collectible Caboodle, B9521
Polly Pocket!™ Activity Lunch Box Pink, B9522
Polly Pocket!™ Activity Locker Orange, B9523
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Glitter Puff, B9525
Polly Pocket!™ Collectible Caboodle Purple, B9578
Polly Pocket!™ Fashion Boutique on the Go, B9929
Polly Pocket!™ Birthday Mailbox Pink, C0504
Polly Pocket!™ Jewelry Box Yellow, C0505
Polly Pocket!™ Disco Lamp, C1341
Polly Pocket!™ Disco Lamp Purple, C1342
Polly Pocket!™ Mermaid Stars, G8602
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Playset, G8606
Polly Pocket!™ Snow Cool™ Hotel, G8612
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ House of Style™ Playset, G8614
Polly Pocket!™ Polly by Me Totally Beadiful, G8615
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Penthouse, G8616
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Movie Time™ Playset, H1553
Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Limo-Scene™ Vehicle, J1659
Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Dial A Style™ Lila, J1661
Polly Pocket!™ Pollywood™ Dial A Style™ Lea, J1662
Polly Pocket!™ Stick N’ Style™, J1670
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Rockin’ Theme Park™ Playset, J1681
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Dress N’ Drive™ Lounge Playset, J1687
Pollyworld™ Theme Park Party™ Quick Click™ Doll and Fashion, J1695
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Click™ Polly™ Doll, J4169
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Click™ Crissy™ Doll, J4170
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Click™ Lea™ Doll, J4171
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Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Hangin’ Out House™, B2632
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Treetop Clubhouse™, B3158
Polly Pocket!™ Spa Day™, B3201
Polly Totally!™ Polly Place™ Totally Tiki Diner™, B7118
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Boutique, G8605
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ City Pretty Playset, H1537
Polly Pocket!™ Quik-Clik™ Sporty Style Playset, H1538
Polly Pocket!™ Totally Zen™ Playset, H3211
Polly Pocket!™ Happenin’ Pet Station, 55503
Polly Pocket!™ Polly Place™ Magnetic Additions Assortment, B2631
Polly Pocket!™ Activity Lunchbox, B3203
Polly Pocket!™ Activity Locker, B3204
Polly Pocket!™ Collectible Lip Gloss, B3207
Polly Pocket!™ Collectible Make Up Powder Puff, B3209
Polly Pocket!™ Dip N’ Dive Pool, B3210
Polly Pocket!™ Birthday Surprise, B3396
Polly Pocket!™ Dazzlin’ Pet Show™ Divine Dogs, B7078
Polly Pocket!™ Rick’s Magic Show, B7082
Polly Pocket!™ Sweet Treats, B7125
Polly Pocket!™ Birthday Mailbox, B7127
Polly Pocket!™ Stretch Polly Disco Lamp, B7128
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Quick Click™ Shani™ Doll, J4172
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Costume Art Lea, J9305
Polly Pocket!™ Pollyworld™ Gift Shop Lila, J9306
Polly Pocket!™ Twirl and Swirl™ Beauty Case, J9648
Pollyworld™ Dial a Song Polly Fashions, J9965
Pollyworld™ Dial a Song Polly Fashions, J9966
Pollyworld™ Rockin’ Tour Bus, K3460
Polly Pocket!™ Quick Click™ Pool Party™ Playset, H1554 |
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 Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y., has recalled about 967,000 licensed character toys, including some Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer toys.
Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with “Fisher-Price,” are listed below. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.
The toys were sold at retail stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for between $5 and $40.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer’s choice (up to the value of the returned product).
For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com. Here is a complete listing of all affected toys:
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33662 Elmo Light Up Musical Pal
33664 Big Bird Light Up Musical Pal
39038 Elmo Tub Sub
87946 Elmo Keyboard
90609 Elmo Collectible
90612 Zoe Collectible
90614 Big Bird Collectible
93068 Elmo Boom Box
93307 Press N Go Elmo
93492 Cookie Saxophone
93615 Splash Tub Puzzle
B7554 Count To Beat Elmo
B7987 Elmo In The Giggle Box
B9620 Dora's Talking House
C6908 Dora, Backpack, Perrito Figure Pack
C6909 Diego Figure Pack
C6911 Boots, Tico Figure Pack
G5112 Sing With Elmo's Greatest Hits
H2943 Grow With Me Elmo Sprinkler
H3344 Birthday Dora
H5570 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Zoe, Bigbird)
C6910 Swiper Figure Pack
G3825 Dora Talking Vamonos Van
G9717 Giggle Doodler
H3343 Cousin Daisy
H5569 Elmo & Pals (Elmo, Cookie, Ernie)
H4187 Dora Figures In Tube
H8236 Dora 3 Pack Figures In Tube
H8238 Sponge Bob 3 Pack Figures In Tube
H9125 Bedtime Dora
H9188 Giggle Grabber Oscar The Grouch
L3194 Surprise Inside Diego Eggs
L3488 Sesame Street Birthday Figure Pack
L3507 Sesame Street - Super Boom Box
L5202 Birthday Dora
H4628 Water Fun Tote
H8237 Blue 3 Pack Figures In Tube
H9124 Chef Dora
H9186 Giggle Grabber Ernie
J6762 Queen Mami
J6765 Prince Diego
J9518 Sesame Street Giggle Drill |
33663 Ernie Light Up Musical Pal
34658 Elmo Stacking Rings
39054 Sesame Street Shape Sorter
90267 Ernie Splashin' Fun Trike
90611 Cookie Collectible
90613 Ernie Collectible
90745 Construction Playset
93107 Action Fire Engine
93308 Rev & Go Cookie Monster
93493 Elmo's Guitar
93780 Music And Lights Phone
J0338 Diego Talking Field Journal
J0344 Go Diego Go Deep Sea Rescue
J0346 Go Diego Go Talking Rescue 4 X 4
J5936 Giggle Grabber Chef Cookie Monster
J6537 Sesame Street Giggle Toolbelt
J6763 Royal Boots And Tico
J7983 Sesame Street Tub Pots & Pans
J9692 Dora's Talking Pony Place
K3414 Diego - Talking Gadget Belt
K3580 Fairytale Adventure Dora
K4140 Toucan Motorcycle Rescue
J0343 Go Diego Go Antarctic Rescue
J0345 Go Diego Go Mountain Rescue
J5935 Giggle Grabber Soccer Elmo
K0617 Twins Nursery
K3571 Go Diego Go Mobile Rescue Unit
L8905 Pablo & Pals
M0352 Dora Figures Diego & Bear
M0527 Sesame Street Giggle Doodler
M2051 Lets Go Rescue Center
L5813 Diego Tub Trike
M0351 Dora Figures Dora & Kitty
M0524 Go Diego Go Talking Gadget
M0732 Dora's Talking House
M2052 Fairytale Castle
B7888 Shake, Giggle & Roll
B7989 Silly Parts Talking Elmo
K4139 Go Diego Go Dinosaur Rescue
L0305 Dora Figure
L3215 Sesame Street Elmo Jack-In-The-Box |
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 Gerber Products Company, a division of Novartis Consumer Health, is voluntarily recalling all packages of Gerber ORGANIC Rice and ORGANIC Oatmeal Cereals due to a potential choking risk.
A limited quantity of product may contain lumps of cereal, which do not dissolve in water or milk and pose a potential choking hazard. Gerber has received choking complaints, but no reports of injury. The FDA is aware of this recall. No other Gerber Products are affected by this recall.
The product has been distributed in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. If a consumer has Gerber ORGANIC Rice or Gerber ORGANIC Oatmeal Cereal, they should not use the product and call the Gerber Parents Resource Center 1-800-443-7237 or 1-231-928-3000 to return the product and receive a full refund.
Gerber ORGANIC Rice and ORGANIC Oatmeal Cereals are sold in 8 ounce boxes and all codes are being recalled. Gerber ORGANIC Rice UPC Code is 15000 12504. Gerber ORGANIC Oatmeal UPC Code is 15000 12502. These numbers can be found on the bottom right side of the box.
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 CVS/pharmacy, of Woonsocket, R.I., has recalled about 84,000 Playskool Toddler “NoSpill” Sippy Cups.
Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.
The firm has received 36 reports of toddlers chewing through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, resulting in one choking incident and three near-choking incidents. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves the Playskool Toddler “NoSpill” Sippy Cup. The 8-ounce cup is clear plastic with red trim, red and yellow handles and a yellow tip; blue trim, blue and green handles and a green tip; or purple trim, purple and aqua handles and an aqua tip. The serial number of the recalled cups is 382814, which appears on the back of the packaging.
Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a refund, or throw the product away and bring a proof of purchase of the product to any CVS store for a refund.
For additional information, contact CVS/pharmacy toll-free at (866) 434-0098 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit CVS/pharmacy’s website at www.cvs.com, or e-mail the company at playskoolinfo@cvs.com.
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 Britax has released a free product update kit to owners of the Regent carseat. Britax has modified the Regent product and revised their instructions to require the long belt-routing method of installation with LATCH, lap-shoulder belt, and lap belt, for use with children weighing 22 to 40 pounds. For children weighing 40 to 80 pounds the short belt-routing method of installation with LATCH, lap-shoulder belt, and lap belt is required. This product update will enhance the performance of the Regent child restraint.
This kit includes a revised user guide, belt-routing label to be applied over the existing label located on the fabric cover, a longer LATCH connector strap, and adhesive slipresistant strips.
This kit is for all Regent child restraints manufactured between November 10, 2005 and June 18, 2007. The child restraints have a model number beginning with “E9L39.” The model number and date of manufacture may be found on a white label on the lower left side of the child restraint underneath the fabric cover.
Consumers who own a Regent child restraint manufactured between November 10, 2005 and June 18, 2007 with model number beginning with “E9L39” and have registered their restraint will be sent an update kit along with complete instructions. Those consumers that have not registered their child restraint should contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:45 pm EST and Fridays from 8:30 am to 1:45 pm EST or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com.
All Regent child restraints manufactured after June 18, 2007 have been produced with this modification.
Product update kits will begin shipping to registered owners on or before July 10, 2007.
All current owners should utilize this product update kit as soon as it is received.
Until the product update kit is received, consumers should take the following action to ensure their Regent is installed properly for enhanced performance:
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Child's Weight |
LATCH |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
Lap Belt |
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22-40 lbs |
Until update kit with new LATCH connector is received, use the alternative long beltrouting method of installation for either lapshoulder belt or lap-belt. |
Use long belt-routing method of
installation. Top tether recommended
and recline bar required. |
Use long belt-routing
method of installation.
Top tether recommended and
recline bar required. |
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40-80 lbs |
Use LATCH in short beltrouting installation. Top tether is recommended and recline bar is required between 40 – 50 lbs. Top tether and recline bar are required over 50 lbs. Always check your vehicle manufacturers’
guidelines for maximum LATCH anchor weightlimits. |
Use short belt-routing installation
method. Top tether and recline
bar required. |
Use short belt-routing installation method. Top tether is recommended and recline bar is required between 40 – 50 lbs. Top tether and recline bar are required over 50 lbs. |
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 Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY, has recalled about 112,000 of its Rainforest Open Top Take-AlongTM Swings.
Infants can shift to one side of the swing and become caught between the frame and seat, posing an entrapment hazard.
This recall involves Portable Rainforest Take Along Swings with two hanging plush toys and a palm tree mobile. The swings are approximately 23-inches-high and have two carry handles on the left and right sides. This recall includes model numbers K7203, K7192 and K7195. Model numbers are located under the right handle on the swing. No other collection of Rainforest swings or products are included in this recall.
The swings were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from November 2006 to May 2007 for about $65.
Consumers should immediately stop using the swing and contact Fisher-Price for instructions on how to return it to receive a voucher for a replacement product. For additional information, call Fisher-Price toll-free at (888) 303-5631 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.service.mattel.com.
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