NEWS from CPSC- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
July 18, 2007 Release #07-239
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 866-3605 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning
Hazard
Name of Product: Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets Units: About 13,000 (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007) Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas,
Texas Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: Surface paints on the toy action figures, dinosaurs and animals
contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children
and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves toy sets with various action figures,
dinosaurs, animals and vehicles. The style number, Universal Product
Code and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging.
Toy Set | Style | Code UPC #
H.E.R.O.E.S. Dino Mega Cruiser | 00047 | 4 98567 00047 4
Dinosaur Adventure Set (two styles) | 91068, 91074 | 6 98567 91068 1, 6
98567 91074 2
Wild Animal Adventure Set | 91074 | 6 98567 91074 2
H.E.R.O.E.S. Vehicle Play Set (three styles: military, police and fire
rescue) | 85939 | 6 98567 85939 3
Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for
between $5 and $15.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children
and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call AAFES at (800)
866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07239.html
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July 18, 2007 Release #07-240
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 646-6360 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Cinnamon Spice Candles Units: About 2,000 Importer: Vance Kitira International, of Little Falls, N.J.
Hazard: There are no instructions on the candle warning consumers to
remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick before lighting the candle.
The cinnamon sticks can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of a cinnamon stick
igniting and causing a small fire contained to the candle. No injuries
have been reported.
Description: The recalled candle is 4-inches in diameter and 6-inches
tall with a long wick that ties two cinnamon sticks to the top of the
candle. The candle is brown and cream in color. The item number
(CS406BR) and "CinnSpc Cndl 4x6 Brown $19.99," and "Made in Thailand"
are printed on the label on the bottom of the candle.
Sold at: Department stores and candle retailers nationwide from May 2006
through June 2007 for about $20.
Manufactured in: Thailand
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and contact
the firm for instructions on how to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim
the wick.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Vance Kitira at (800)
646-6360 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit
the firm's Web site at http://vancekitira.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07240.html
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July 18, 2007 Release #07-242
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 448-3876 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on
Off-Road Motorcycles
Name of Product: 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders (used on off-road
motorcyles) Units: About 200 Distributor: Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
Manufacturer: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH, of Bad Urach, Germany
Hazard: The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and
result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to
the driver.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used
on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an "A" or "B" code on
the underside of the lever's pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on
the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the "A" or "B" markings are not
included in this recall.
Sold by: Motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web
retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles
with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a
replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Magura USA at
(800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.magurausa.com - consumers can also email the firm at
techquestion@magurausa.com or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem
Street, Olney, Ill. 62450.
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07242.html
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July 18, 2007 Release #07-244
Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 546-4835 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at
Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Signature Gourmet(tm) and Kitchen Gourmet(r) 12-Cup
Coffeemakers Units: About 392,000 Importer/Distributor: Atico International USA Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Hazard: The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing
a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Atico International USA, Inc. has received 14
reports of electrical failures, including six reports in which the unit
ignited causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The coffeemaker is white with a glass coffeepot. Signature
Gourmet(tm) or Kitchen Gourmet(r) is printed on the front of the unit.
The Model Number (XQ-673B), Item Number (W14A4984) and date code are
located on the bottom of the unit. Only units with date codes from May
2003 (0503) through July 2006 (0706) are affected by this recall.
Sold at: Walgreens stores nationwide from August 2003 through December
2006. The Signature Gourmet(tm) model sold for about $16 and the Kitchen
Gourmet(r) model sold for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled coffeemakers
immediately and contact Atico International USA for instructions on
returning the product for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Atico International USA
toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07244.html
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July 12, 2007 Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire
 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, announced a voluntary recall of Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB Series Smoke Detectors Manufactured in Canada
These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. The recall involves Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series photo-electric smoke detectors. They are wired directly into the building circuitry, and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor. Sold by Commercial and residential installers nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for between $60 and $70 per unit.
Remedy: Customers should immediately contact their installer to receive a free inspection to determine if their units are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement smoke detectors with installation. Customers also can contact Digital Security Controls for additional information on how to receive free replacement smoke detectors. Only professional installers should remove and replace these units. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Digital Security Controls toll-free at (877) 666-1250 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at at www.dsc.com
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June 29, 2007 Release #07-228
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 701-5230 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Fire Hazard with Thermador(r) Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home
Appliances Corp.
Name of Product: Thermador(r) Brand Built-In Ovens Units: About 42,000
Manufacturer: BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif.
Hazard: The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can
occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby
cabinets to overheat. This can pose a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: BSH Home Appliances has received ten reports of
incidents including one which resulted in a fire that caused extensive
property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description: This recall involves Thermador(r) Brand built-in single
ovens and combination models which have a conventional oven and a
microwave. The model numbers of the single ovens are C271B, C301B,
SEC271B and SEC301B. The model numbers of the combination models are
SEM272B, SEM302B, SEMW272B and SEMW302B. The ovens have date codes
between FD8403 and FD8701. The model number and date code can be found
on the underside of the control panel.
Sold at: Appliance and specialty stores nationwide from November 2004
through May 2007 for between $2,400 and $3,900.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the oven's self-cleaning mode and
contact BSH Home Appliances immediately to schedule an inspection and
free repair, if necessary.
Consumer Contact: BSH Home Appliances at (800) 701-5230 between 7 a.m.
and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the
firm's Web site at www.thermador.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07228.html
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.
Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $700 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of
deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30
years.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270, or
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