June 5, 2009
RECALLS THIS WEEK: Bugaboo Bee Strollers, REI Bicycles, Hair Dryers and Other Product Recalls
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org
Bugaboo North America Inc. is recalling Bugaboo Bee Strollers sold
nationwide from August 2007 to April 2009. One or both sides of the brakes
can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This
can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. “bugaboo® bee” is printed on the left side of the seat.
Consumers should contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit or t http://www.bugaboo.com/extra/service/bee_brake/index.php?lang=en_UK. More info at www.recalls.org
BICYCLES
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is recalling 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles sold nationwide from January 2005 to August 2006. The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name “Novara” printed on the bars.
Consumers should return the bicycles to an REI retail store a free repair.
Consumers can also contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.rei.com/help/recall/index.html. More info at www.recalls.org.
HAIR DRYERS
Vintage International Inc. is recalling National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers sold in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 to August 2008. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water
This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and “National” and “Sanyo” can be found on the hair dryer’s blower nozzle or handle.
Consumers should return the dryers to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Consumers can also contact Vintage International at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org
CHILDREN’S LOUNGEWEAR
Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. is recalling Children’s Loungewear Garments sold by Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. nationwide from January 2000 to March 2009. The loungewear garments fail to meet children’s sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.
This recall involves loungewear sets for children described as “Lounge-Around-the-Housewear”, “Lounge-About-Housewear” or “Short sets.” They were sold in sizes S (1-2 yr), M (2-3 yr), L (3-4 yr), XL (4-5 yr), 6 yr, 7 yr and 8 yr. All of the garments have a label on the inside that says: "These garments do NOT comply with the Federal Flammability Standards and therefore are not suitable for sleepwear". The style numbers are 301101, 301102 and 301103 and are located on the packaging.
Consumers should contact Warm Biscuit Bedding at (800) 231-4231 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday to receive a store credit or visit www.warmbiscuit.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
PLAYSET GLIDERS
Backyard Play Systems LLC is recalling Outdoor Playset Gliders sold nationwide from February 2008 to May 2009. The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves outdoor playset gliders designed to hang from home play equipment. The green plastic gliders were sold as an accessory to home play equipment marketed under the brand names Heartland Premium Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.
Consumers should contact Backyard Play Systems at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday (March through October) to obtain a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.
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RECALLS THIS WEEK: Bugaboo Bee Strollers, REI Bicycles, Hair Dryers and Other Product Recalls
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org
Bugaboo North America Inc. is recalling Bugaboo Bee Strollers sold
nationwide from August 2007 to April 2009. One or both sides of the brakes
can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This
can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. “bugaboo® bee” is printed on the left side of the seat.
Consumers should contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit or t http://www.bugaboo.com/extra/service/bee_brake/index.php?lang=en_UK. More info at www.recalls.org
BICYCLES
Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) is recalling 2005 Novara Trionfo Bicycles sold nationwide from January 2005 to August 2006. The fork can separate from the steerer tube which can cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves 2005 Novara Trionfo bicycles with Aprebic carbon fiber forks. The bicycles are blue and white with black forks, and have the name “Novara” printed on the bars.
Consumers should return the bicycles to an REI retail store a free repair.
Consumers can also contact REI at (800) 426-4840 between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.rei.com/help/recall/index.html. More info at www.recalls.org.
HAIR DRYERS
Vintage International Inc. is recalling National and Sanyo Hand-Held Hair Dryers sold in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 to August 2008. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water
This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and “National” and “Sanyo” can be found on the hair dryer’s blower nozzle or handle.
Consumers should return the dryers to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
Consumers can also contact Vintage International at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org
CHILDREN’S LOUNGEWEAR
Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. is recalling Children’s Loungewear Garments sold by Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. nationwide from January 2000 to March 2009. The loungewear garments fail to meet children’s sleepwear federal flammability standards which require sleepwear, including loungewear, to be either snug-fitting or flame resistant.
This recall involves loungewear sets for children described as “Lounge-Around-the-Housewear”, “Lounge-About-Housewear” or “Short sets.” They were sold in sizes S (1-2 yr), M (2-3 yr), L (3-4 yr), XL (4-5 yr), 6 yr, 7 yr and 8 yr. All of the garments have a label on the inside that says: "These garments do NOT comply with the Federal Flammability Standards and therefore are not suitable for sleepwear". The style numbers are 301101, 301102 and 301103 and are located on the packaging.
Consumers should contact Warm Biscuit Bedding at (800) 231-4231 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday to receive a store credit or visit www.warmbiscuit.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
PLAYSET GLIDERS
Backyard Play Systems LLC is recalling Outdoor Playset Gliders sold nationwide from February 2008 to May 2009. The retaining rings used to secure the gliders to the playset can become loose or detached, posing a fall hazard.
This recall involves outdoor playset gliders designed to hang from home play equipment. The green plastic gliders were sold as an accessory to home play equipment marketed under the brand names Heartland Premium Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.
Consumers should contact Backyard Play Systems at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday (March through October) to obtain a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.
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