June 8, 2007
 
RECALLS THIS WEEK: Sides on Simplicity Cribs Can Disengage...and More Recalls
 
By HNN Staff with information from www.recalls.org
 
Simplicity Inc. is recalling Nursery-in-a-Box Cribs sold nationwide from August 2005 to May 2007. The assembly instructions provided with the cribs incorrectly instruct consumers how to attach the crib’s drop side. If improperly installed, the drop side can disengage from the crib, posing fall and entrapment hazards. Additionally, the metal locking pins on the drop side can pop off, presenting a choking hazard.
 
The recalled cribs are part of the Nursery-in-a-Box furniture set which also includes a changing table and clothing organizer. Only model numbers 8910 and 8050 with serial numbers 3005 HY through 0806 HY are included in this recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on an envelope permanently attached to the mattress support. “Simplicity,” model and serial numbers are also printed on a label on the bottom rail of the headboard.
 
Consumers contact Simplicity at (800) 784-1982 anytime to receive correct assembly instructions, download the instructions at http://www.simplicityforchildren.com/ourproducts/notice_niab/verify.asp.
More info at www.recalls.org.
 
CRANKSETS ON CANNONDALE BICYCLES CAN BREAK
 
Cannondale Bicycle is recalling Bicycles with Carbon Cranksets sold nationwide from June 2006 to May 2007. The bicycle’s crankset could break, posing a fall hazard.
 
Cranksets are the gears at the front of the bicycle chain with pedals attached to the outer ends. A list of the bicycles which have the cranksets can be found at www.recalls.org.
 
Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/recalls/en_recalls.html.
More info at www.recalls.org.
 
GENERAL ELECTRIC GAS RANGES HAVE DESIGN FLAW
 
GE Consumer & Industrial, of Louisville, Ky. is recalling GE Monogram® Professional Gas Ranges sold nationwide from October 2005 to February 2007. These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard.
 
This recall includes 36-inch and 48-inch stainless steel Monogram Pro ranges with griddles. They are fueled either by LP or natural gas and manufactured from October 2005 through May 16, 2006. The recall includes the following ranges: Models ZDP48N6DHSS, ZDP48L6DHSS, ZDP36N4DHSS and ZDP36L4DHSS. A list of the recalled range models can be found at www.recalls.org. Customers should contact GE at (877) 546-0116 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, for further instructions or visit http://www.geappliances.com/products/recall/.
More info at www.recalls.org
 
COOKTOPS POSE FIRE HAZARD
 
BSH Home Appliances Corp. of Huntington Beach, Calif. is recalling Thermador® Ceramic Cooktops sold nationwide from October 2006 to March 2007. The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a fire hazard.
 
The cooktop has electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. This recall involves model numbers CIT302DS/01 and CIT362DS/01 with date codes between 8606 and 8612. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the cooktop.
 
Consumers should contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 758-1001 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday for a free in-home repair or visit http://www.thermador.com/site_tools/safety.cfm.
More info at www.recalls.org.
 
INFANT LONG JOHNS POSE CHOKING HAZARD
 
Personal Creations, of Lemont, Ill. is recalling Red Baby Long Johns sold nationwide from September 2006 to January 2007. The metal snaps on the long johns can loosen and detach, posing a choking hazard.
 
The recalled Baby Long Johns are red with snap fasteners down the front and along the legs. A personalized embroidery is stitched across the button-up back flap on the long johns. The long johns were sold in sizes 6, 12, 18 and 24 months.
 
Consumers should contact Personal Creations at (888) 627-3283 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday for more information or visit http://www.personalcreations.com/service/service.asp?cust_serv_id=300.
More info at www.recalls.org.
 
EYEBALL TOYS CONTAIN KEROSENE
 
Gemmy Industries Corp. is recalling Floating Eyeballs sold nationwide during July 2006. The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard.
 
The product is a plastic flashing eyeball toy filled with liquid. The model numbers of this product are: 27828, 27544 and 06470. The model number is found on the back of the packaging. The writing on the packaging reads, “FLASHING EVIL EYE,” and “TRY ME!”
 
Consumers should return the item to the store for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Gemmy Industries at (800) 231-6879 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit www.gemmy.com.
More info at www.recalls.org.
 
PARTY HATS POSE CHOKING HAZARD
 
Creative Expressions is recalling Children’s Party Hats sold nationwide from February 2005 to May 2007. Foil fringe glued to the bottom edge of the party hats can detach, posing a choking hazard.
 
The paper party hats involved in this recall measure 6.5-inches high by 4.5-inches wide and are cone shaped. The blue paper hats have “1st” printed on the front and blue foil fringe glued to the bottom.
 
Consumers should contact Creative Expressions at (800) 428-5017 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a full refund or visit http://www.ceg4party.com/recall.html.
More info at www.recalls.org.