Recalls of the Week

Some significant recalls this week. I hope you are finding some value in these weekly (I try) posts advising you of the most significant recalls over the last week. Would love to hear your thoughts about this weekly post and and suggestions or recommendations to make it better. Now, on with the countdown (yeah, quoting Kasey Kassem):
1. Electrolux Cordless Stick Vacuums: About 320,000 of these vacuums are being recalled because the battery can expand and burst, which could injure the user or bystanders. Electrolux has received 34 reports of this problem occurring with damage to surrounding property. These vacuums are 2-in-1 cordless stick vacuums with detachable hand vacuum. The units have 9.6 volts printed on the serial plate. The vacuums were sold between November 2007 and March 2009 at major retailers. For more information, see here. If you have one of these vacuums, stop using it immediately and call Electrolux for a free replacement of the handheld portion which contains the battery. You can also go to the following website: www.stickvacrecall.com for more information.
2. Fisher-Price 3-in1 High Chairs:I try and always post about any recalls which could effect children given their frailty and lack of knowledge. These 3-in-1 high chairs are being recalled by Fisher-Price because the seat can fall backwards from the high chair frame if the booster seat is unlatched while the child is in the seat. The seat back can also detach if not fully snapped in place. Both pose significant risk of falling to small children. It is reported that the manufacturer is aware of one report of child falling as a result of this problem and fracturing his skull. The product number is P5369 and is printed on the side of the seat and on a label on the seat pad. The high chair was sold at Target from December 2008 through March 2009. If you have one of these chairs, stop using it immediately and contact Fisher-Price for a free repair kit. For information on this recall, see here.
3. Aviva Sports Recalls Trampolines: Two trampolines manufactured by Aviva Sports; the Leaps and Bounds Folding Trampolines with Safety Pad and the Private Jump ‘N Play Trampolines, are being recalled because the metal legs can bend or break and the bungee cords that secure the mat to the frame of the trampoline can fray or break. Both of these situations can pose a fall hazard to the user. The model numbers involved are 12731 (printed on the pad that goes around the frame of the product) and 0840525 (printed on the enclosure). The products were sold by sports equipment e-retailers and catalogs between September 2006 and January 2009. For more information and pictures of the trampolines involved see here. If you have one of these trampolines, stop using it immediately and contact Aviva to find out how to return the trampoline and get a full refund.
4. Baby Necessities Pacifiers: About 2900 of these pacifiers have been sold at Dollar and discount stores between August of 2007 through January 2009. However, they have been banned by federal law because the nipples separate from the base, posing a risk of choking. The pacifiers have a blue heart-shaped mouth guard and were sold in pack of 4. For more information, see here. You should immediately stop using these pacifiers and contact OKK Trading, the importer, for refund or exchange.
5. Zebco Children’s Fishing Poles: About 2700 of these fishing poles have been sold between August 2007 through December 2008. The recall involves the Zebco Advanced Youth Fishing Rod & Reel combo sets which are painted orange and have the words “Zebco” and “ZAVS” printed on the reel handle. The paint on the reels have excessive amounts of lead and yes, it is made in China. If you have one of these fishing poles, you should immediately take it from your child and then contact Zebco about getting a refund. For more information about this recall, see here.
Those are the biggies coming up this week. Again, please let me know your thoughts and comments about how I can make these weekly posts better and of use to you in the future. Until next time, be careful out there.