Norco Bicycle Recall
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- Published on Tuesday, 07 November 2017 13:11
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Fast Track Recall with Health Canada
Recall Date: November 7, 2017
Recall Number: 18-025
Norco Bicycles Recalls Children’s Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Norco-Bicycles-Recalls-Childrens-Bicycles
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Children’s bicycles with Samox cranksets
Hazard: The cranks can bend or break during use, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Norco Bicycles dealer for free installation of a new crankset.
Consumer Contact: Norco at 800-663-8916 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.norco.com and click on “Safety Notices/Recalls” for more information. Consumers can also contact their local Norco Bicycles dealers to request installation of a new crankset.
Recall Details
Units: About 1,050 (In addition 1,750 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 2015, 2016 and 2017 model year Norco children’s bicycles with Samox SAC30-111NA square taper bicycle cranks in 140mm and 152mm lengths. The crank model number AC30 is located on the inside of both crank arms, and the crank length is stamped at the end of each crank arm. Included in this recall are 20- and 24-inch wheeled bicycles with the following model names: Storm 2.1, Storm 4.1, Charger 2.1, Charger 4.1, Fluid HT 2.3, Fluid HT 4.3, Fluid FS 2.2, and Fluid FS 4.2. The model name is located on the top tube of the bicycle.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the cranks bending or breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Norco Bicycles dealers nationwide from May 2016 through September 2017 for between $400 and $1,700.
Importer/Distributor: Norco Bicycles, of Canada
Manufactured in: China
Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64926r-eng.php
This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC’s Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing impaired. Consumers can obtain news release and recall information at www.cpsc.gov, on Twitter @USCPSC or by subscribing to CPSC’s free e-mail newsletters.
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JW Crawford Rain Poncho Recall
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- Published on Friday, 03 November 2017 09:58
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Press Release
Recall Date: November 3, 2017
Recall Number: 18-023
JW Crawford Recalls Children’s Rain Ponchos Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Kid’s rain ponchos
Hazard: A drawstring in the poncho’s hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Drawstrings can become entangled or caught on playground slides, hand rails, school bus doors or other moving objects, posing a significant strangulation and/or entanglement hazard to children.
Remedy: Repair or Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled ponchos away from children and remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard or return the poncho to the firm for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
JW Crawford toll-free at 844-222-2812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET or email anytime at recall.jwcrawford@gmail.com or online on the product distributor’s website at www.wealers.com and click on the Information tab located at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 1,300
Description
This recall involves kids’ waterproof hooded rain ponchos sold in clear, red and blue. The lightweight ponchos were sold in packs of 6 and 12. A white nylon drawstring is attached at the neck of the 40 inches tall by 60 inches wide ponchos. “One size fits all” and “Made in China” are printed on the front of the packaging.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Online at Amazon.com and Wealers.com from May 2016 through July 2016 for about $12 for a 6 pack and $17 for a 12 pack.
Importer: JW Crawford Inc., of Monroe, N.Y.
Distributor: Wealers Outdoor LLC, of Airmont, N.Y.
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online towww.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
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VIV&LUL Recalls Children's Sleepwear
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 16:04
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall Alert
Recall Date: November 1, 2017
Recall Number: 18-019
VIV&LUL Recalls Children’s Sleepwear Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/VIV-LUL-Recalls-Childrens-Sleepwear-Recall-Alert
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Children’s pajamas
Hazard: The children’s pajamas fail to meet the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sleepwear, take it away from children and contact VIV&LUL for a full refund. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.
Consumer Contact:
VIV&LUL by email at tracy@saihui.com or online at www.vivlul.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 950
Description:
This recall involves two styles of children’s two-piece pajama sets. The first pajama set is a gray long-sleeve shirt and pant pajama set and is made of 93 percent modal and 7 percent spandex. The shirt has pink trim at the neckline with a pink bow. The text “Happy Day V&L” is printed in pink and white on the center front of the shirt and has a sewn-in side seam label stating “VIV&LUL DL118106.” The second pajama set is a yellow, white and blue plaid print, long-sleeve shirt and pant pajama set and is made of 100 percent cotton. The top has four buttons down the center and a sewn-in side seam label stating “VIV&LUL V215770.” Both styles were sold in sizes 110cm (4-5 years), 120cm (6-7 years), 130cm (8-9 years), 140cm (10-11 years), 150cm (12-13 years) and 160cm (14-15 years).
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Amazon.com from January 2017 through October 2017 for between $11 and $17.
Importer: VIV&LUL, of China
Distributor: VIV&LUL, of China
Manufacturer: VIV&LUL, of China
Manufactured in: China
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
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Little Mass Sleepwear Recall
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- Published on Wednesday, 01 November 2017 15:56
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Recall Date: November 1, 2017
Recall Number: 18-020
Little Mass Children’s Sleepwear Recalled by Mass Creation Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Little-Mass-Childrens-Sleepwear-Recalled-by-Mass-Creation
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Children’s nightgowns and pajama sets
Hazard: The children’s nightgowns and pajama sets fail to meet flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.
Remedy: Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleepwear away from children and contact Little Mass for a full refund.
Consumer Contact:
Little Mass at 800-977-9086 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at infolittlemass@gmail.com orteamlittlemass@gmail.com and online at www.littlemass.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Units: About 2,300
Description:
This recall involves children’s nightgowns and two-piece pajama sets. The sleepwear was sold in a variety of styles in sizes 7 through 14. Little Mass and style number T927S, T933, T935, T935S, T949, T952S or T953 are printed on a sewn-in side seam label.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Nordstrom and children’s boutiques nationwide and online at www.littlemass.com from July 2016 through October 2017 for between $27 and $42.
Distributor: Little Mass, a Mass Creation, Inc. subsidiary, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufacturer: Little Mass, a Mass Creation, Inc. subsidiary, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Manufactured in: United States
About U.S. CPSC:
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.
Federal law bars any person from selling products subject to a publicly-announced voluntary recall by a manufacturer or a mandatory recall ordered by the Commission.
For more lifesaving information, follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC or sign up to receive our e-mail alerts. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury go online to www.SaferProducts.gov or call CPSC’s Hotline at 800-638-2772 or teletypewriter at 301-595-7054 for the hearing impaired.
CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.
Media Contact
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Phone: 301-504-7908
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