November 07, 2024
Business

Recalls

The following recalls have been announced:

. About 730,000 Candlsense warmers, made in China by Provo Craft & Novelty Inc., because the internal heating part of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, posing a fire hazard. Provo Craft has received 11 reports of the heating parts detaching, including two fires and nine incidents of property scorching. One consumer reported a blistered finger. The products were sold at Wal-Mart and other stores nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007. Details: by phone at 888-306-0132; online at http:///www.provocraft.com and http:///www.cpsc.gov.

. About 4,500 Best Value park benches, made in China and distributed by Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores, because the benches can become unstable and break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries or incidents have been reported. The recalled benches were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from January through March. Details: by phone at 888-739-4120; online at http:///www.joann.com or http:///www.cpsc.gov.

. About 122,000 Rock N Ride plush rocker toys, manufactured in China by Tek Nek Toys International L.P. because the rocking base can be unstable, posing a fall hazard. The company has received 35 reports of rockers tipping over, including 10 reports injuries such as bruises and cuts. The rockers were sold online and at Wal-Mart, Toys “R” Us, Kmart, Target, Atwoods and Pamida stores around the country between September 2007 and March 2008. Details: by phone at 888-686-2728; by Web at http:///www.teknektoys.com or http:///www.cpsc.gov.


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