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Target Recalls Scooters – Various Breaking Parts Present Fall HazardDate: 8/17/2006
Reason: Fall Hazard
Distribution: 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. Name of Product: Firestreet Scooters Units: About 185,000 Importer/Distributor: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Manufacturer: Triple Win Sports, of Taiwan Hazard: The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. Incidents/Injuries: Target has received five reports of incidents and injuries resulting from breaking or collapsing parts. Injuries resulting from falls include: a fractured arm, cracked teeth, bruises to the head, face and arm, a report of a lacerated toe, and scratches. Description: This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The "F Forward" logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter. Sold at: Target stores nationwide from February 2004 through July 2006 for about $24. Manufactured In: China Remedy: Consumers should take these scooters away from children immediately and return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax. Consumer Contact: : For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.target.com
Other Child Safety Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 11/6/2008 Reason: Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/8/2008 Reason: The ribbon on the sock can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/17/2008 Reason: When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/26/2008 Reason: The undersides of the foot platforms can have sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard to children. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 9/16/2008 Reason: IT FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE LABELING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 213, CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 10/21/2008 Reason: When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler. Distribution: Nationwide |
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