Monday, January 9, 2012

ANTILOP children's high chair belt by IKEA


ANTILOP children's high chair belt by IKEA 

Hazard: The high chair belt can open unexpectedly when in use, creating a fall hazard. Approximately 36,000 units of the recalled products were sold in Canada and 133,000 units in the United States.


Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the chair and contact IKEA for a replacement belt.

For more information, consumers may contact IKEA toll-free at 1-800-661-9807 anytime, or visit the Next link will take you to another Web site firm's website.

Monday, August 22, 2011

phil&teds® "metoo"TM clip-on high chair


phil&teds® "metoo"TM clip-on high chair Recalled


Hazard:  Missing or worn clamp pads can allow the chairs to detach from table surfaces, posing a fall hazard and injury hazard to children.

Neither Health Canada nor phil&teds® have received any reports related to the use of these chairs in Canada.

However, in the United States, phil&teds® and the CPSC have received 19 reports of the chairs falling from different surfaces, including five reports with injuries.
The chairs can be identified by the following UPC:


Product Recalled
Colour
UPC
metooTM Black EAN: 9420015705713
metooTM Navy EAN: 9420015705706
metooTM Red EAN: 9420015705683

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the affected chairs and contact phil&teds® to arrange to receive a free repair kit and revised user instructions. Consumers who previously received a repair kit with only rubber boots should also stop using the chair and contact the company for the new repair kit.

Regardless of any indication of damage, consumers are advised to register with Next link will take you to another Web site phil&teds® to receive a repair kit and self install instructions free of charge.

All owners of these chairs (including new and retrofitted chairs that are outfitted with the black spacers) are recommended to visit Next link will take you to another Web site phil&teds® to download the latest version of user instructions and to regularly visit the site for updated user instructions.

For additional information in the U.S. and Canada, contact phil&teds® USA toll free at 1 (855) 652-9019 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the company's website.

Philips Energy Saver a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent


Philips Energy Saver
a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent Dimmable Reflector Lamps models R30 Dimmable, R40 Dimmable, and PAR 38 Dimmable Recalled

Hazard:  The glue attaching the glass outer envelope or globe to the body of the lamp can fail allowing the glass outer envelope to fall and strike persons and objects below, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Philips has received about 700 reports in the United States and 40 reports in Canada of lamps where the glue failed and glass outer envelope fell, and two reports of minor injury and three reports of minor property damage in the United States.

This voluntary recall involves Philips Energy Saver, also known as Marathon or Marathon Classic Compact Fluorescent dimmable reflector lamps, models R30, R40 and PAR 38 manufactured between March 2007 and May 2010.

The following are the model numbers and UPC numbers of the lamps included in this recall:


Product Description
Model Number
UPC
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R30 Reflector Flood EL/A R30
Dim 16w
0 46677 13707 6
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable R40 Reflector Flood EL/A R40
Dim 20w
0 46677 13708 3
Energy Saver (a/k/a Marathon or Marathon Classic) Dimmable PAR38 Reflector Flood EL/A PAR38
Dim 20w
0 46677 14644 3


Model numbers are printed on the white plastic area at the base of the lamps.

The affected products also have date codes from March 2007 through May 2010 as follows:

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact Philips to receive instructions on how to receive a free replacement lamp.

For more information, consumers may contact Philips toll-free at 1-866-622-6372 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the Next link will take you to another Web site company's website.

Simoniz Foam Tire Care

Simoniz Foam Tire Care Recalled


Hazard:  It has been determined that the product may pose a safety hazard when left in vehicles during extreme heat conditions.

Canadian Tire and Health Canada has received 12 reports of Simoniz Foam Tire Care exploding.
This recall involves Simoniz Foam Tire Care with product number 039-2929 that was purchased from Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. The affected product comes in a 510g aerosol container with blue label and black cap. The total number of units impacted by this recall is approximately 167,000.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using Simoniz Foam Tire Care and return it to any Canadian Tire store with proof of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Canadian Tire at 1-416-480-3653 or 1-416-544-6084.

Sure Power Battery Separators


Sure Power Battery Separators Recalled


Hazard:  The internal circuit board capacitor of the recalled battery separators can fail and lead to overheating, smoke, or fire during or after use, resulting in property damage or personal injury.
This recall involves certain battery separators sold under the brand Sure Power. These products are designed for use in a multi-battery application. Typically, the battery separator provides for additional battery power for operating accessories that have been added to a vehicle.

The affected units have the following model and serial numbers.


Model Numbers
Serial Number Range
Model Year(s) Affected
1314, 1314-B, 1314BP-D 9004545 to 11002845 2009, 2010, 2011
1315, 1315-B, 1315NM 9002323 to 11001573
1318 9000274 to 11000192
1319 9000058 to 11000013



Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using and disconnect the recalled product, and contact Sure Power for further information.

For more information, consumers may contact Sure Power by telephone at 1-855-450-3594 or by e-mail.

Consumers may also contact Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371 or view the recall notice on Transport Canada's website.

Skyline Marquis Propane Gas Fireplaces by Kingsman Fireplaces Skyline Marquis Propane Gas Fireplaces by Kingsman Fireplaces


Skyline Marquis Propane Gas Fireplaces 
by Kingsman Fireplaces Recalled


Hazard:  Delayed ignition can cause the fireplace's propane gas to explode and break or shatter the glass door. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers nearby.

Kingsman Fireplaces has received two reports of fireplace glass doors breaking.

This recall involves direct vent gas fireplaces sold under the name "Skyline Marquis collection". They run on propane gas. The following model numbers are being recalled and can be found on the rating plate located on the bottom of the fireplace near the valve control.


Model Numbers
MQRB3328LP MQRB3328LPE MQRB3328LPT MQRB3328LPTE
MQRB4236LP MQRB4236LPE MQRB4236LPT MQRB4236LPTE

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fireplaces, turn off the gas supply to the fireplace and contact Kingsman Fireplaces to schedule a free repair.

For more information, consumers may contact Kingsman Fireplaces toll-free at 1-855-593-3304 between 8PM and 4:30PM CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.

Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter Bugaboo Wheeled Board


Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter 
Bugaboo Wheeled Board Recalled


Hazard:  When the wheeled board is placed in a vertical position it can disconnect from the car seat under certain conditions from the wheeled conveyance, which can pose a fall hazard to infants and toddlers.

Bugaboo North America is aware of one report of a fall involving an infant who sustained cuts and bruises.

which can be used in combination with the Bugaboo Cameleon Stroller Frame.

This recall only includes the car seat adapter and wheeled board.


Product Brand Name
Item Code
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapter 80401GC02
80400GC01
Bugaboo Wheeled Board 85500WB01

Remedy: Consumers are requested to contact Bugaboo for a Warning Label Kit instructing correct use of the Travel System product combination.

For more information, consumers may contact Bugaboo North America at 1-800-460-2922 toll free between 9AM and 5PM CT Monday through Friday or via email or visit the firm's website.

Battat B. FunKeys Toy / Parents Magazine Electronic Keys


Battat B. FunKeys Toy / Parents Magazine 
Electronic Keys Recalled


Hazard: The metal toy keys and the plastic key ring can break, posing a choking hazard. Approximately 3,600 units of the recalled FunKeys toys were sold across Canada.
This recall involves a keychain toy containing three keys, a mini flashlight, playing electronic sounds and a belt clip which is intended for children ages 6 months and up. This recall only involves two batches with the codes: 010810 or 063010. These codes are etched on the back of the product.
Model Number
Colour
UPC
BX1001Z
Red
062243 228818
BX1000Z
Green
062243 228801

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled FunKeys toys away from children. Consumers may contact Maison Joseph Battat Ltd. to receive a free replacement key.

For more information, consumers may contact Maison Joseph Battat Ltd. at 1-800-361-7899 between 9AM and 4:30PM ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.

Monday, July 25, 2011

Homelite, EZ Clean and Powercare 38 centimetre (15-inch) Surface Cleaner Attachments

Homelite, EZ Clean and Powercare 38 centimetre (15-inch) 
Surface Cleaner Attachments Recalled


Hazard:  The nozzle can detach from the spray bar which can damage the housing and in some circumstances be ejected posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Homelite has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled surface cleaner attachments, including one laceration injury and three reports of minor property damage.

The recalled product is a surface cleaner attachment which attaches to a pressure washer. It was sold with a pressure washer or sold independently as an attachment that can be used with a pressure washer. The surface cleaner attachment can be used with pressure washers manufactured by companies other than Homelite.

Attached to the platform of the surface cleaner attachment are three labels. One identifies the product as a 38 centimetre (15-inch) surface cleaner, one contains various warnings and safety instructions, and the remaining one contains information relating to acceptable usage parameters. These units do not contain any date code, serial number or model number. They are either orange or red in colour and can be further identified by having a hexagonal, brass coloured shaped nozzle and a single interior wall.

These units were sold as a stand alone accessory and in some cases packaged with a gasoline powered pressure washer. They were sold under the Homelite, EZ Clean and Powercare brand names and are identified below:


Brand Name
Model Number
Colour
Product Type
Homelite HL80835 Red Sold with Pressure Washer
Homelite HL80833 Red Sold with Pressure Washer
EZ Clean AEZ31022 Red Sold as Accessory Only
Powercare AP31022A Orange Sold as Accessory Only
 Approximately 1200 of the recalled surface cleaner attachments were sold in Canada, exclusively by Home Depot Canada, Inc.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled surface cleaner attachment and contact Homelite to receive a free replacement surface cleaner attachment. Homelite will contact those customers who have registered their purchase of an affected surface cleaner attachment.

Consumers who have not registered their product can contact Homelite, toll-free at 1-800-867-9624 or visit the firm's website.

Pool and In-Ground Spa Drain Covers

Assorted Pool and
In-Ground Spa Drain Covers Recalled

Hazard: The recalled drain covers were incorrectly rated to handle the flow of water through the cover, which could pose a possible entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

In Canada, Health Canada and the affected companies have not received any reports of deaths or injuries related to the use of these drain covers.

This recall involves various pool and spa drain covers that can be identified by the company name and model information listed below.


Company
Models affected
(consult website)
Dates Sold
Number of Units
Contact Information
Hayward Pool Products Canada www.haywardcanada.com December 2008 to June 2011 2366 1-888-407-9281 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday
Custom Molded Products www.c-m-p.com 2008 to 2011 1282 1-866-478-3521
Waterway Plastics www.waterwayplastics.com 2008 to 2011 1279 1-800-719-6044
AquaStar Pool Products Inc. www.aquastarpoolproducts.com December 2008 to April 2011 778 1-877-726-3671
Pentair Water Pool and Spa, Inc. www.pentairpool.com June 2009 to April 2011 763 1-866-478-3521

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately contact the appropriate company to receive a replacement or retrofit, depending on their make and model. Except for kiddie pools, wading pools and in-ground spas, retrofit or replacement of installed covers are not required in pools with multiple drain systems or gravity drainage systems or for covers installed before December 19, 2008.

For additional information, consumers should contact the Drain Cover Recall Hotline toll-free at 1-866-478-3521 any time, or visit the Drain Cover Recall website.