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Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other HazardsDate: 10/11/2006
Reason: Choking and Strangulation Hazard
Distribution: Wal-Mart Stores Nationwide
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. Units: About 11,000 Manufacturer: Almar Sales Co., of New York, NY Hazard: Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation. Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been reported. Description: This recall involves "Suave" brand bath sets that contain a 2-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge, and various other toy animal and character bath products. The baths sets are packaged in brightly colored vinyl bags with a clear window. Style numbers involved in this recall are: SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and 9508. The style numbers are located on the back and/or bottom right corner of the package, above the UPC code. Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006 through June 2006 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bath sets and either dispose of them or return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at recall@almarsales.com Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/16/2008 Reason: The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reasons: The clasps on some of the jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/16/2008 Reason: Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: The four pegs supporting the oven shelf and four pegs supporting the refrigerator shelf can pull out of the wood, posing a choking hazard to children. The toy kitchen unit also can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury to children. Distribution: Nationwide Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Request Jeans Due to Strangulation Hazard Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: The hoodies have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Some of the crib mattresses can measure smaller than the 27 1/4 inch minimum width requirement for cribs, creating a gap between the mattress and crib side rails, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. Distribution: Nationwide |
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