Friday, June 13, 2008

Recalls for June 13, 2008

1. Children's Overalls Recalled by Sara Lynn Togs Due to Choking Hazard

Hazard: The buttons on the shoulder straps can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Description: This recall involves Infant and Toddler Gingham and Flannel Shortalls, which are overalls with short pant legs. They have a collegiate appliqué or embroidery on the front. Sizes included in the recall are 6/9 month, 12 month, 18 month, 2T, 3T, & 4T.

Sold at: College bookstores, fan stores, children's boutiques, and gift shops nationwide from March 2007 through February 2008. The Gingham Shortall sold for about $35 and the Flannel Shortall sold for about $24. Manufactured in: Peru and ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled shortalls to Sara Lynn Togs for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sara Lynn Togs at (800) 426-9377 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.saralynntogs.com

2. Children's Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us Recalled by Pacific Cycle Due to Fall

Hazard: The inner bearing on the merry-go-round can fail, causing the seat assembly to suddenly drop to the ground. This poses a fall hazard to children riding the merry-go-round.

Description: The Playsafe Spinning Quad Merry-Go-Round has four yellow plastic seats and black and silver metal bars. Sold exclusively by: Toys R Us nationwide between January 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $100.

Consumers should immediately take the merry-go-round away from children and return it to Toys R Us for a full refund, or contact Pacific Cycle to receive a free retrofit kit.

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