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1. Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Fred-Friends-Recalls-Baby-Rattles/
2. Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Swan-Creek-Recalls-Loose-Votive-Candles/
3. Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Stile-Products-Recalls-Tern-Folding-Bicycles/
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Recall Date: June 27, 2013
Recall Number: 13-229
Fred & Friends Recalls Baby Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: "Buff Baby" baby rattles
Hazard: The rattle's end cap can separate, releasing small parts, posing a choking hazard to small children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact: Fred & Friends toll-free at (877) 647-8644 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.fredandfriends.com and click on Product Recall Information at the bottom of the page for more information. Consumers can also send an email to Buffbabyrattle@fredandfriends.com.
Recall Details
Units: About 47,500 in the United States and 9,300 in Canada
Description: This recall involves the "Buff Baby" baby rattle. The gray plastic rattle is shaped like a dumbbell and has plastic pellets inside. The rattle measures about 5.5-inches long and 2-inches wide and "0.2" is embossed on both pentagon-shaped ends of the rattle. The rattles were packaged in clear cylindrical packages featuring a picture of a young girl lifting the rattle. The UPC code 728987019098 can be found on the bottom of the package.
Incidents/Injuries: Fred & Friends has received two reports of rattle caps separating. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these rattles away from young children and contact Fred & Friends to receive a full refund.
Sold at: Specialty toy and baby stores nationwide, in Canada, and online at www.amazon.com and various other websites from October 2011 through June 2013 for between $7 and $10.
Distributor: Easy Aces, Inc. d/b/a Fred & Friends, of Cumberland, R.I.
Manufactured in: China
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Fred-Friends-Recalls-Baby-Rattles
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Recall Date: June 27, 2013
Recall Number: 13-230
Swan Creek Recalls Loose Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Loose Votive Candles
Hazard: The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire and burn hazard.
Remedy: Refund; Replace
Consumer Contact: Swan Creek Candle Co. toll-free at (888) 804-8492 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.swancreeekcandle.com and click on "Candle Recall" at the bottom of the home page or e-mail at scc.votiveissue@gmail.com for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 715,000
Description: The recalled votive candles were sold loose, not in any container, and were displayed in open trays or bins. The candles are 2-inches high and are wider at the top measuring 1.75-inch diameter on top and 1.5-inch at the base. The candles were sold in dozens of fragrance varieties and colors. The votive candles were not individually labeled with any prices, model numbers, names, date codes or fragrance descriptions.
Incidents/Injuries: Swan Creek Candle has received about 89 reports of the loose votive candles with high or erratic flames including four reports of minor burns. The firm has not received any reports of fire or property damage.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled votive candles and return them to any Swan Creek Candle company stores for a full refund or a replacement poured votive candle in a votive glass. Consumers who purchased online at www.swancreekcandle.com can contact Swan Creek Candle Co. to arrange a refund or replacement candle. Consumers who purchased at other candle shops can return to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Sold at: Swan Creek Candle company stores in Florida, Michigan and Ohio, other small candle shops nationwide and online at www.swancreekcandle.com from January 2012 through November 2012 for about $2.
Manufacturer: Swan Creek Candle Co., of Swanton, Ohio
Manufactured in: United States
Photo available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Swan-Creek-Recalls-Loose-Votive-Candles/
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Recall Date: June 27, 2013
Recall Number: 13-231
Stile Products Recalls Tern Folding Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Tern folding bicycles
Hazard: The bike's frame can crack at the hinge on the top tube, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycle and contact Stile Products or take the bike to an authorized dealer. Consumers will receive a free frame and have it installed at no cost.
Consumer Contact: Stile Products; toll-free at (888) 570-8376 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.ternbicycles.com and click on Product Recall Information for more information.
Photos are available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Stile-Products-Recalls-Tern-Folding-Bicycles/
Recall Details
Units: About 175
Description: The recall involves Eclipse S11i and Verge S11i, X10, X20 and X30h models of Tern brand folding bikes. The 24-inch wheel Eclipse model was sold in a silver/black color combination. The 20-inch wheel Verge models were sold in silver/black, orange/white, red/black and yellow/grey color combinations. "Tern" is printed on the front end of the top tube and on portion of the frame. The model name is printed on the middle of the top tube. The frame has a 10-character alphanumeric serial number that begins with AM1A or from AM1102 through AM1207. The serial number is stamped on the bottom bracket shell of the bike. An alphanumeric service tag number located on the front of the seat tube will be requested. The bicycles' service tag numbers included on this recall are listed on the firm's website.
Incidents/Injuries: Stile Products has received two reports of incidents of the frame hinge cracking, resulting in minor scrapes and bruises.
Sold at: Authorized Stile/Tern dealers nationwide from January 2012 to May 2013 for between $1,800 and $3,000.
Distributor: Stile Products, Inc., of Lakewood, Calif.
Manufacturer: Alu Maga Industrial Co., Ltd., of Taiwan
Manufactured in: Taiwan
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