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Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall HazardDate: 6/16/2008
Reason: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.
Distribution: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100
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: Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Rounds Units: About 15,000 Manufacturer: Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis. Hazard: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round. Incidents/Injuries: Pacific Cycle has received one report of an injury involving the merry-go- round, which resulted in a fall and abrasions to a child. Description: The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars. Sold exclusively by: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Cycle toll free at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacific-cycle.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 10/27/2008 Reason: The rechargeable batteries included with the Recharging Station can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/27/2008 Reason: A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: The two battery terminals can come into contact with each other, causing the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 11/6/2008 Reason: Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide |
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