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Recalls
By The Associated Press
Friday, February 15, 2008 | No comments posted.
The following recalls have been announced:
Sweatshirts
About 5,000 Karl Kani boys fleece hooded sweatshirts, manufactured in China and distributed by Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., because a drawstring through the hood could pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. No injuries have been reported. The sweat shirts were sold nationwide between July and October 2007 at the following stores: A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups and Suit Mart. Details: by phone at 866-268-2868; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.
Remote-controlled helicopters, tea lights
About 30,000 remote-controlled Fun2Fly Microcopter toys, manufactured in China and imported by Soft Air USA Inc., because the rechargeable batteries inside can ignite during charging and cause the whole helicopter to catch fire. This poses burn and fire hazards. The company has received six reports of helicopters catching fire, including one incident resulting in a minor injury. The helicopters were sold at sporting goods and other stores around the country between May and December 2007. Details: 817-210-4181; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.
* About 146,000 Embers tea light candles, manufactured in China and Hong Kong and sold by Christmas Tree Shops Inc., because the clear, plastic shell can ignite. This poses a risk of burns and fires. The company has received 13 reports of shells catching fire or melting. No injuries have been reported. The lights were sold at Christmas Tree Shops in New England and in the Mid-Atlantic region between January 2004 and November 2007. Details: by phone at 888-287-3232; by Web at http://www.christmastreeshops.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
Icy Hot products
Chattem Inc. is recalling all sizes and lots of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products: Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Back; Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Arm, Neck and Leg; and samples of Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Arm, Neck and Leg, which were included as promotions in 3-ounce cartons of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme. They are recalled because the company has received reports of first-degree, second-degree and third-degree burns, as well as skin irritation associated with using these products. They were sold at food, drug and mass merchandise stores around the country. Details: by phone at 877-742-6275; by Web at http://www.Chattem.com.
Sweatshirts
About 5,000 Karl Kani boys fleece hooded sweatshirts, manufactured in China and distributed by Siegfried & Parzifal Inc., because a drawstring through the hood could pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. No injuries have been reported. The sweat shirts were sold nationwide between July and October 2007 at the following stores: A&E Store, DD Discount, Forman Mills, The Marmaxx Groups and Suit Mart. Details: by phone at 866-268-2868; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.
Remote-controlled helicopters, tea lights
About 30,000 remote-controlled Fun2Fly Microcopter toys, manufactured in China and imported by Soft Air USA Inc., because the rechargeable batteries inside can ignite during charging and cause the whole helicopter to catch fire. This poses burn and fire hazards. The company has received six reports of helicopters catching fire, including one incident resulting in a minor injury. The helicopters were sold at sporting goods and other stores around the country between May and December 2007. Details: 817-210-4181; by Web at http://www.cpsc.gov.
* About 146,000 Embers tea light candles, manufactured in China and Hong Kong and sold by Christmas Tree Shops Inc., because the clear, plastic shell can ignite. This poses a risk of burns and fires. The company has received 13 reports of shells catching fire or melting. No injuries have been reported. The lights were sold at Christmas Tree Shops in New England and in the Mid-Atlantic region between January 2004 and November 2007. Details: by phone at 888-287-3232; by Web at http://www.christmastreeshops.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
Icy Hot products
Chattem Inc. is recalling all sizes and lots of the following Icy Hot Heat Therapy products: Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Back; Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Arm, Neck and Leg; and samples of Icy Hot Heat Therapy Air Activated Heat — Arm, Neck and Leg, which were included as promotions in 3-ounce cartons of Aspercreme Pain Relieving Creme. They are recalled because the company has received reports of first-degree, second-degree and third-degree burns, as well as skin irritation associated with using these products. They were sold at food, drug and mass merchandise stores around the country. Details: by phone at 877-742-6275; by Web at http://www.Chattem.com.
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