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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Mug Gift Sets
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis-
sion, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer pro-
duct. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of product:
Holiday Time™ Christmas Mug Gift Sets
Importer: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard: The buttons could detach from the plush characters
sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to
young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The gift sets include a decorated ceramic mug
and a stuffed Santa, snowman, or reindeer. The stuffed
characters measure 7-inches tall and are made of fleece-
like material. Two red and green buttons are sewn down
the front of the characters. “©DanDee™ COLLECTOR’S CHOICE®”
and the product’s UPC number are printed on the character’s
sewn-in labels. UPC numbers are as follows: Santa 0 47475
45419 8, Snowman 0 47475 45429 7, Reindeer 0 47475 45439 6.
“Holiday Time™” is printed on the character’s hang tag.
The mug comes in three designs and measures 6-inches tall.
The designs include a Santa with green background, a snow-
man with blue background, and a Christmas tree with green
background.
Sold exclusively at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from
October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the plush
character away from small children and return it to their
nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart toll free at (800) 925-6278
between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or
visit www.walmartstores.com for more information.
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Lifetime Brands Inc.
Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer
Due to Laceration Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product:
Farberware® Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer
Manufacturer: Lifetime Brands Inc., of Westbury, N.Y.
Hazard: The metal blade can separate from the plastic
handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumer’s hands
and fingers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lifetime Brands has received 34
reports of the blade separating from the handle, includ-
ing nine reports of cuts to consumers' hands and fingers.
Description: The recalled product is the Farberware®
Classic Series™ Fruit Slicer and Corer with model number
78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The
fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade
encircled in hard black plastic with two handles.
“FARBERWARE” is printed on the top of the handle.
Sold at: Grocery, hardware, discount and other retail
stores nationwide from January1999 through October 2006
for about $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these fruit slicer/
corers immediately and return them to Lifetime Brands
Inc. for a refund.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact
Lifetime Brands Inc. at toll-free (888) 568-1533 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an
email to fruitslicer@lifetimebrands.com
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BabySwede LLC Recalls BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons
Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: BABYBJÖRN® Feeding Spoons
Importer/Distributor: BabySwede LLC, of Cleveland, Ohio
Hazard: After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the
feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking
hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents have been reported in
the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of
the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries.
No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled feeding spoons were sold under
the brand name “BABYBJÖRN,” which is printed along the
front side of the spoon’s handle. The spoons were sold
in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are
about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible
plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or
green/yellow.
Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and
Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006
for about $9.
Manufactured in: Sweden
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the
recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to
receive a refund or replacement spoons.
Customer Contact: For more information, contact BabySwede
LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the
firm’s Web site at www.babyswede.com
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