Product: Cosco "Zip n Go," "Okie Dokie," and "Carters" playpens
Company: Cosco Inc., of Columbus, Ind.
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard
Hazard: The plastic tabs on the playpen that lock the rails into the corners can break or loosen over time, allowing the rails to turn inward, collapse and entrap an infant.
Hazard: The plastic mounting hardware that attaches to the wall can crack or break, allowing the wooden gate to unlatch. Children can then gain access to restricted areas, such as stairs. Also, the plastic hardware attached to the side of the gate can break, creating small...
Company: American Suzuki Motor Corp., of Brea, Calif.
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard
Hazard: The drive chain on these ATVs could come off the sprockets and lock the rear axle. This could cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
Product: Drain Opener Clog Remover and Hair Clog Remover sold in 64-oz. bottles
Company: National Service Industries Inc. (NSI), of Atlanta, Ga.
Product Type: Feeding / Teething Products
Hazard Type: Burn / Fire Hazard, Chemical / Toxicity Hazard
Hazard: The bottles can leak, allowing the contents of the cleaner to come into contact with consumers. These cleaners can cause irritation and burns to the skin and eyes.
Product: Rain-X® Super Glass Cleaner Concentrate, Rain-X® Plus Washer Fluid Concentrate, and Rain-X® Washer Fluid Additive
Company: Blue Coral, of Cleveland, Ohio
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard
Hazard: The products, which contain methyl alcohol, are not sealed with child-resistant closures, as required by federal law. Methyl alcohol, also known as methanol, is toxic and can cause blindness or death if ingested.
Company: SBH Restructuring Corporation, of Foster City, Calif., the former owner of the Storybook Heirlooms children's apparel business
Product Type: Children’s Clothing
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard
Hazard: These pajamas fail to meet the Federal Standards for the Flammability of Children's Sleepwear and, as a result, these pajamas pose a risk of injury to children, due to the possible ignition of the garment.
Company: John Deere dealers and other farm supply retail stores nationwide sold the toys, from June 2001 through September 2001, for about $13.
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard, Fall / Injury Hazard
Hazard: The toy's carrying handle can break, creating small parts and a sharp plastic edge that pose a choking and laceration hazard to young children.
Company: Web sites and individual distributors nationwide sold these carrier/slings, from January 2001 through July 2001, for between $30 and $40. Also, eight children's boutiques in various states sold these carriers/slings.
Company: Recreational Equipment Inc., of Kent, Wash.
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard
Hazard: The adjustment cords, located on the rear of the hats, use a snap-on plastic pull. The snap-on plastic pull could separate from the cord, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Company: Kids "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide and some Toys "R" Us stores sold these pants, from June 2001 through July 2001, for about $10.
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard
Hazard: The toggle on the pockets of the pants can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Product: Kolcraft LiteSport strollers, model number 36122
Company: Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., of Chicago, IL
Product Type: Strollers / Seats / Carriers
Hazard Type: Fall / Injury Hazard
Hazard: Lock mechanisms, found on both sides of the stroller, can break and cause the stroller to suddenly collapse. When the strollers collapse, babies can fall and suffer injuries.
Product: Safety 1st Cabinet and Drawer Spring Latches
Company: Safety 1st, of Canton, Mass.
Product Type: Other Children’s Product
Hazard Type: Other Safety Hazard
Hazard: If the safety latch breaks, a small spring could be released. Young children could choke on the small spring or gain access to a cabinet or drawer where dangerous items are stored.
Product: Hourglass Space Sprout and "Look for Me Bumblebee" toddler toys
Company: Burger King® restaurants nationwide distributed the toys inside Kids Meals, from January 2001 through July 2001. The toys were distributed in Burger King® Kids Meals for children under three years old. Alcone Marketing Group imported the toys for Burger King Corporation.
