Recalled Products Originally Sold By Meijer Found to Have Been Resold By Discounters After Recall...
CPSC Recall #12-126 — March 6, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 12-126 |
| Recall Date | March 6, 2012 |
| Remedy Type | Refund, Replace, Repair |
Description
Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately and contact the recalling firms listed below to participate in their individual recall programs. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Innovage Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine and Safari Lamps Recall Date: Feb. 9, 2010 Sale Dates: February 2010 through July 2011 (Black lamps were not included in this recall) Press Release #: 10-135 Hazard: A defect in the lamp’s printed circuit board can cause an electrical short, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Full refund Contact: Call Innovage toll-free at (888) 232-1535 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at www.lamprecall.org or email [email protected]. Infantino “SlingRider” Baby Slings Recall Date: March 24, 2010 Sale Dates: March 2010 through July 2011 Press Release #: 10-177 Hazard: The slings pose a suffocation hazard to infants younger than four months of age. Remedy: Free replacement product Contact: Call Infantino toll-free at (866) 860-1361 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.infantino.com. Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature Recall Date: May 27, 2010 Sale Dates: May 2010 through July 2011 CPSC Press Release #: 10-248 Hazard: The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards. Remedy: Free repair Contact: Call Hoover toll-free at (888) 891-2054 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hoover.com/tseriesrewindrecall Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders™ Kick & Crawl™ Aquarium (H8094) Recall Date: Sept. 30, 2010 Sale Dates: September 2010 through July 2011 Press Release #: 10-362 Hazard: The valve of the inflatable ball on these toys can come off and pose a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Free replacement kit Contact: Call Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com. Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand 'n Play Rampway Recall Date: Sept. 30, 2010 Sale Dates: September 2010 through July 2011 Press Release #: 10-360 Hazard: The wheels on the purple and the green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Free replacement cars Contact: Call Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com. Fisher-Price Barbie Tough Trikes (Model: M5727) Fisher-Price Kawasaki Tough Trikes (Model: N6021) Recall Date: Sept. 30, 2010 Sale Dates: September 2010 through July 2011 Press Release #: 10-359 Hazard: A child can strike, sit or fall on the protruding plastic ignition key resulting in serious injury, including genital bleeding. Remedy: Free replacement key Contact: Call Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.service.mattel.com. Munchkin Bathtub Subs Recall Date: Oct. 18, 2010 Sale Dates: October 2010 through July 2011 Press Release #: 11-012 Hazard: The intake valve on the bottom of the submarine toy can suck up loose skin, posing laceration hazard to children. Remedy: Free replacement toy Contact: Call Munchkin at (877) 242-3134 anytime or visit the company's website at http://www.munchkin.com. Sassy Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles Recall Date: Jan. 31, 2011 Sale Dates: January 2011 through July 2011 Press Release #: 11-114 Hazard: Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard. Remedy: Free replacement toy Contact: Call Sassy Inc. at (800) 323-6336 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sassybaby.com.
Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers that certain recalled products, originally sold at Meijer, Inc., were resold after the recall date due to an error. These recalled products were improperly disposed of by offering them for sale at discount retailers, dollar stores, liquidation firms, flea markets and thrift stores nationwide at various prices. The recalling firms listed below fully complied with the negotiated terms of their original recall.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using these recalled products immediately and contact the recalling firms listed below to participate in their individual recall programs.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace, Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace, Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.