Recalls1

BRIO (r) Corp., of Germantown, Wis., a subsidiary of BRIO AB of Sweden, is recalling 6,450 baking set toys. The sets include a yellow, blue or red hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The company has not received any reports of incidents, but this recall is being conducted to prevent any injuries. The hand mixers were sold in a baking set (the BRIO small baking set and the BRIO baking set) in a tote along with toy utensils, rolling pin, mixing bowl, and baking molds. Take this away from your child immediately and call the toll-free BRIO company phone at (888)274-6869 or log onto their website at www.briotoy.com for a full refund or replacement.

Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, NY is recalling about 1,500 ParentsTM Magazine brand Soft Landing Beanbag cushions. This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for ParentsTM magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9- inch cords which attach toys to cushions, pose a strangulation hazard. Battat has received one report of the cord attached to the rattel on one of these cushions becoming wrapped around the neck of a 7-month-old baby boy, causing red marks. The cushions are airplane shaped and measure about 27 inches long by 21 inches wide, covered with solid-colored cloth panels, and filled with plastic foam pellets. They have a smiley face on the front with a propeller that spins and makes clicking sounds, and a plush nose.
Target stores nationwide sold the cushions from September 2000 through May 2001 for about $24.00. Consumers are asked to take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. For more info, call toll-free (800) 247-6144 between 8-5pm (ET TIME)M-F. or visit the Battat website at www.battat-toys.com or the Target website at www.target.com

The Gymboree Corp.of Burlingame, CA, is voluntarily recalling about 5,500 Baby Boy Bodysuits. The wheel-shaped zipper pull can twist off and become a choking hazard. Neither CPSC nor Gymboree have received any reports of injuries. This recall is to prevent the possibility of injury.
The recalled baby bodysuits are short-sleeved, one-piece outfits for toddlers sizes 0-3T. They come in green and red, and have a wheel-shaped zipper pull. On the left arm of the outfit is a patch that says "1st place Soap Box Derby"
The outfits were sold by Gymboree stores nationwide and the company's website from March 2001 through May 2001 for about $17. Consumers should stop using the outfits and return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. For more info, call Gymboree toll-free at (800) 222-7758 between 9am and 5pm PT, M-F. or log on to www.gymboree.com

Hedstrom Corp. and their subsidiary, Backyard Products, are recalling about 190,000 Star Cruiser and Rocket Rider swings on backyard gym sets. The strews that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to drop. Hedstrom has reported 291 cases of seats separating, resulting in 19 injuries, mainly lacerations, scrapes, and bruises. These swings were sold as part of metal and wood gym sets and separately as accessories from Sept. 2000 to April 2001. Cosumers should stop using the product immediately, and call Hedstrom toll free at (800) 642-9193 for a free repair.

Burger King says that it will replace the nets on its enclosed indoor and outdoor play areas with no-climb nets, following the death of a 4-year-old boy. The child climbed over a net into a part of the playground not intended for play and became entrapped between parts of the structure and died. The new sets will extend seven feet from the floor and will have smaller holes than their predecessors, which will prevent children from climbing into non-play areas.

Century is recalling 650,000 strollers in the largest-ever recall of its kind. The recall includes five models which are "Take 2", "Travel Solutions", "Pioneer", "Travelite", and "Pro Sport 4-in-1" strollers. The CPSC says the strollers can unexpectedly collapse, or the carseat/carrier adapter can detach, causing the child to fall to the ground. Century has had 681 reports of injuries including three concussions, two skull fractures, one fractured elbow, and two chipped teeth. Stop using the strollers immediately, and call Century toll-free @ (800) 766-9998 anytime, with your model number, for a free repair kit. Pictures of the strollers are available at CPSC's Website.

Equity Marketing is voluntarily recalling about 4, 300 remote-controlled toy race cars. Overheating is caused by a wiring problem in the cars. This may be a burn hazard to children. The company has recieved three reports of the cars producing smoke, but no injury reports. Participating Texaco stores nationwide sold these toy cars for promotion of their "Need for Speed" campaign from May 2001 to June 2001. Stop using the toy cars immediately and call Equity Marketing @ (888) 747-4355 from 9-5pm Pacific time M-F.

Inglesina USA is voluntarily recalling about 780 child's seats that suspend in the air by clamps attached to the underside of a table. The recalled seats have a metal frame, and a blue or yellow fabric cover. The company recieved on report of a 10-month-old girl who fell from one of the seats and bruised her back. The recalled seats were not sold with a safety strap. These seats have "Inglesina" printed on them and sold in stores nationwide. Stop using the seats immediately and call Inglesina USA toll-free @ (877) 486-5112 between 9 and 5 pm M-F to receive a replacement or full refund.