Remember, most products on a recall should stop being used immediately and then contact the distributor for directions on what to do. Even if it seems fine, well, it seemed fine for whoever the item malfunctioned on too, until it didn't. I myself don't like being part of the statistics.
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Bexco Recalls DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards where a metal bracket that connects the mattress support to the crib can break, creating an uneven sleeping surface or a gap. If this occurs, a baby can become entrapped in the crib, fall or suffer lacerations from the broken metal bracket.
Contact Bexco for a replacement by calling Davinci at (888) 673-6652 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit www.davincibaby.com/safetyrecall3 or www.davincibaby.com and click on “Safety Recall” for more information.
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NVIDIA Recalls Tablet Computers Due to Fire Hazard
It seems that the lithium-ion battery in the tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Contact NVIDIA toll free at (888) 943-4196 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.nvidia.com and click on “NVIDIA Tablet Recall Program” at the bottom center of the page in green letters.
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Cooper Lighting Recalls Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures Due to Fire Hazard because the socket can overheat, arc and melt, posing a fire hazard.
Immediately stop using the light fixture and contact Cooper Lighting for a free replacement at Cooper Lighting toll-free at (866) 461-7819 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.cooperlighting.com and click on “Safety Notices” under the Resources tab for more information.
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The Manhattan Group Recalls Children’s Elephant Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The My Snuggly Ellie Activity Toys have a wooden ring that can break into small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Call Manhattan Group toll-free at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s web site at www.manhattantoy.com and click on “RECALLS” for additional information.
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MZB Recalls Children’s “Light Up” Watches Due to Risk of Skin Irritation because the case-back can come off exposing skin to the interior and causing skin irritation.
Contact MZB toll free at (888) 770-7085 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mzb.com and click on Product Safety Notice tab at the top of the homepage for more information.
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Precious Cargo Recalls Infant One-Piece Garments Due to Choking Hazard
(The snaps on the one-piece garments can detach)
Contact: Precious Cargo toll free at (888) 770-7018 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.preciouscargokids.com
and click on Product Recalls for more information.
In related looking recalls:
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The Children’s Place Recalls Boys’ Varsity Jackets Due to Choking Hazard, where The metal snaps on the jackets could detach.
Contact: The Children’s Place toll free at (877) 752 2387 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.childrensplace.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page.
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Avon Recalls Nut Chopper Due to Risk of Injury because the tines of the grinding mechanism can break and these fragments can fall into the food being chopped, posing a risk of injury to consumers.
Immediately stop using the recalled nut chopper and return it to Avon for a refund at (877) 217-5076 (English) or (877) 217-5077 (Español) from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.avon.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page.
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Viking Range Expands Dishwasher Recall Due to Fire Hazard, where an electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Contact: Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com and click on Safety Recall Information for more information.
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Source: CPSC press releases
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