Today's recalls involve Deadly Bed Handles, Cribs, Tree Stands, Dishwashers, Build a Bear, High Chairs, Adhesive Removers, & Ride-On Toys.
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Bed Handles Inc. Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Following Report of Fourth Entrapment Death; Less Than 1% Response Rate to Recall
Name of Product: Portable bed handles
When attached to an adult’s bed without the use of safety retention straps, the handle can shift out of place, creating a dangerous gap between the bed handle and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious risk of entrapment, strangulation and death.
Contact: Bed Handles Inc. at 800-725-6903 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://bedhandles.com/ and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Bexco Expands Recall of DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards
{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.
Consumer Contact: DaVinci toll-free 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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Big Game Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Product: Climbing tree stands
The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Contact: Big Game at 800-268-5077 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.biggametreestands.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Big Game P.O. Box 382, Windom, MN 56101.
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BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard because The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: BSH Home Appliances Repair Hotline toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Sunday or the brand Web site for more information.
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Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals
Contact: Build-A-Bear toll-free at 866-236-5638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT on Sunday; email ProductHotline@buildabear.com or go to www.buildabear.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Décor Wood Highchair
Hazard: A child can remove the highchair’s tray, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled highchairs and contact the firm to receive instructions on receiving a new tray with labels.
Consumer Contact: Safety 1st toll-free at (877) 717-7823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at decorwoodhighchair@djgusa.com or online at http://www.safety1st.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the top of the page for more information.
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Krud Kutter Recalls Adhesive Removers Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure and Cautionary Labeling Requirements
Contact: Krud Kutter at 800-908-4050 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at www.krudkutter.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
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LaRose Industries Recalls Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
The toy’s blue hubcaps can detach from the wheel’s axle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage under the Help section. Consumers can also click on the Product Recalls tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information. Consumers can also visit LaRose’s website at www.cra-z-art.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the page.
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Bed Handles Inc. Reannounces Recall of Adult Portable Bed Handles Following Report of Fourth Entrapment Death; Less Than 1% Response Rate to Recall
Name of Product: Portable bed handles
When attached to an adult’s bed without the use of safety retention straps, the handle can shift out of place, creating a dangerous gap between the bed handle and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious risk of entrapment, strangulation and death.
Contact: Bed Handles Inc. at 800-725-6903 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at http://bedhandles.com/ and click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Bexco Expands Recall of DaVinci Brand Cribs Due to Entrapment, Fall and Laceration Hazards
{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.
Consumer Contact: DaVinci toll-free 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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Big Game Recalls Tree Stands Due to Fall Hazard
Product: Climbing tree stands
The cable assembly on the climbing tree stand can release, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Contact: Big Game at 800-268-5077 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.biggametreestands.com and click on Recall Notice for more information. Consumers can also write to the firm at Big Game P.O. Box 382, Windom, MN 56101.
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BSH Home Appliances Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard because The power cord can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the dishwasher and contact BSH Home Appliances for a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: BSH Home Appliances Repair Hotline toll-free at 888-965-5813 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST Monday through Sunday or the brand Web site for more information.
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Build-A-Bear Recalls Stuffed Animals Due to Choking Hazard
Name of Product: Starbrights Dragon stuffed animals
Contact: Build-A-Bear toll-free at 866-236-5638 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT on Sunday; email ProductHotline@buildabear.com or go to www.buildabear.com and click on Product Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Décor Wood Highchair
Hazard: A child can remove the highchair’s tray, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled highchairs and contact the firm to receive instructions on receiving a new tray with labels.
Consumer Contact: Safety 1st toll-free at (877) 717-7823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at decorwoodhighchair@djgusa.com or online at http://www.safety1st.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the top of the page for more information.
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Krud Kutter Recalls Adhesive Removers Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure and Cautionary Labeling Requirements
Contact: Krud Kutter at 800-908-4050 Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or online at www.krudkutter.com and click on Recall Information for more information.
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LaRose Industries Recalls Peanuts Flying Ace Ride-On Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
The toy’s blue hubcaps can detach from the wheel’s axle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Contact: Target at 800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.target.com, click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the homepage under the Help section. Consumers can also click on the Product Recalls tab on Target’s Facebook page for more information. Consumers can also visit LaRose’s website at www.cra-z-art.com and click on the Product Recall tab at the bottom of the page.
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