Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Strollers Recalled by Kolcraft Due to Projectile Hazard

Some quick recall information:

Name of product: Jeep Liberty Strollers

Hazard: The inner tube of the tire on the stroller can rupture causing the wheel rim to fracture and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of bodily injury and property damage.

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Strollers-Recalled-by-Kolcraft/#Remedy

Name of product: Idea Baby Bath Seats
Hazard: The bath seats fail to meet federal safety standards, including the requirements for stability. Specifically, the bath seats can tip over, posing a risk of drowning to babies. 
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bath seats. If purchased at a Buy Buy Baby store or online, consumers should return the bath seats to any Buy Buy Baby store to receive a store credit. If purchased at a Bed Bath & Beyond store, consumers should return the bath seats to the store where purchased to receive a store credit.
Consumer Contact: Buy Buy Baby, toll-free at (877) 328-9222 anytime, or online atwww.buybuybabycom or at www.bedbathandbeyond.com, then click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the homepage of either site for more information. 
Recall Details
Units: About 34,000
Description: This recall includes Idea Baby brand infant bath seats. The recalled product is a bath seat designed for children five months to ten months old. The seat is made of pink or blue plastic and has four suction cups on the bottom. An oval-shaped arm rail runs from the seat back and connects two side posts and the seat front post. Two star-shaped spinning toys are on the front of the seat rail above the front post. Between the two spinning toys is a round, inset plastic disc with the words "www.ideababy.com," "Idea Baby" and "Made in Italy."
Incidents/Injuries: None have been reported.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and Bed Bath & Beyond stores and online at buybuybaby.com andbedbathbeyond.com from September 2012 through April 2013 for about $40. 
Importer:  Liberty Procurement Co. Inc., of Union, N.J.
Manufactured in: Italy
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.