NOTE: Products listed below may have already been repaired or there may be similar products that do not have the identified problems. For assistance in identifying recalled products, call the manufacturer listed.

May 2000 Press Releases

Bouncer Seats Recalled by Kids II

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids II of Alpharetta, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 99,000 bouncer seats for in-home repair. The removable toy bar that attaches to the seat can suddenly release and cause injuries to babies.

Tweety Rattles and Sandals Recalled by Warner Bros. Studio

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Warner Bros. Studio Store, of Burbank, Calif., (Warner Bros. Store) is recalling about 3,800 Tweety rattles and 1,000 pairs of Tweety sandals. Both products are being recalled because small parts of each product can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children.

Wooden Stacking Toys, Baby Hammocks & Candle Holders Recalled by Firms

Jack Rabbit Creations Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., is recalling about 9,000 hand-painted, wooden stacking toys called Stacking King. The wooden peg in the black and white checked base can come off, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Hangouts, of Boulder Colo., is recalling about 350 baby hammocks. These baby hammocks can suddenly become twisted around children's' necks and strangle them. ATICO International USA Inc., of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 14,000 lighthouse-shaped candle holders. The wooden top of the candle holder can ignite, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Bicycle Forks Recalled by Us International

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), By Us International Co. Ltd., of Taiwan, is recalling about 13,500 Ballistic front suspension forks installed on certain Brunswick mountain bicycles. The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Bicycle Forks Recalled by Answer Products

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Answer Products Inc., of Valencia, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 17,500 BMX and mountain bicycle forks, which were sold separately and installed on bicycles. The tube that attaches the fork to the bicycle can fail, causing riders to lose control and fall.

Jogging Strollers Recalled by BOB Trailers & Baby Trend

BOB Trailers Inc., of San Luis Obispo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,700 jogging strollers. The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame. BOB Trailers Inc., of San Luis Obispo, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 3,700 jogging strollers. The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame.

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