RECALL: Target, Dorel and Graco infant products
-- Kids Today, 8/6/2009 1:31:00 PM
Three infant products have been recalled today: the Circo Booster Seat from Target; the Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumper by Graco, and the Safety 1st Stair Gate by Dorel Juvenile Group.
Target
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| The Circo Booster Seat from Target. |
Target is recalling about 43,000 of its Circo Booster Seats because the restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall form the chair and be injured. Target has received eight reports of the buckle opening in this manner, including three reports of bruises.
This recall involves Circo booster seats with manufacture date codes XJ0811, XJ0812, XJ0901, and XJ0902. The plastic booster seat is blue with green trim and has white straps. The manufacture date code is printed on the backside of the seat next to the consumer warning information. “Circo” can be found on a label located in the front of the seat.
They were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from December 2008 through June 2009 for about $13.
Consumers should immediately stop using the booster seat and return the item to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Target at 800-440-0680 or target.com.
Dorel
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| The Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate from Dorel. |
Dorel Juvenile Group has expanded its recall of Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gates, adding 31,500 units to the original 100,000 that were recalled in February.
The hinges that hold the stair gate in place can break, posing a fall hazard to children if the gate is placed at the top of the stairs. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
The recall involves the Safety 1st SmartLight Stair Gate with model number 42111, which is printed on a sticker under the handle panel. The gates, which were manufactured before December 20, 2008, are white metal with a gray handle and a motion sensor nightlight that illuminates on approach. The manufacture date is located below the gate's handle as a date wheel imprinted in the plastic; an arrow indicates the month, and the year is stamped inside the circle. The manufacture date is also printed on a sticker inside the battery door.
The gate was sold at mass merchandise and juvenile product stores nationwide, including Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart.com and other online retailers from January 2005 through July 2009 for about $60.
Consumers should stop using the recalled gate and contact the company at 866-690-2540 to obtain a free repair kit. Consumers can also complete an online order form on the Dorel Juvenile Group Web site at www.djgusa.com/safety_notice/ to obtain their free repair kit; email the company at Smartlightgate@djgusa.com, or send a fax to 800-207-8182. Consumers should not return the stair gates to retail stores.
Graco
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| The Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumper from Graco. |
Graco Children’s Products has recalled about 2,400 Jump ‘n Jive Doorway Jumpers. They include detachable toys that are attached to the jumper straps with strips of hook and loop fabric. The strips of fabric are not permanently attached to the toys and can become detached during use, posing a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported, although Graco is aware of one incident where a child placed a detached toy in its mouth.
The recalled doorway jumper includes an interactive musical dance mat and two detachable toys. The model number, 1755544, appears on the carton UPC label and on the underside of the jumper tray. The doorway jumpers were sold from April 2009 through July 2009.
The jumper was sold at Babies R Us and other children’s specialty retail stores nationwide and online from Amazon.com for about $55.
Babies R Us and other children’s specialty retail stores nationwide and online from Amazon.com for about $55.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and remove and discard the detachable toys and the attaching fabric strips. Consumers can call the manufacturer for a replacement set of toys. After the toys and fabric strips are removed, consumers can continue to use the jumper and interactive musical dance mat.
For more information, contact Graco at 800-345-4109 or visit gracobaby.com.
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