Three chains sold 19 products, including sleepers in baby deaths, after recalls
Ivanka Trump scarves, beer mugs, three infant sleepers linked to deaths, and 14 other items that were recalled by their companies continued to be sold by T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods.
That’s according to a U.S. Consumer Product re-recall notice that listed the 19 items it says the three chains didn’t pull from their shelves.
In all, about 1,200 of the items were sold by the three discount retailers. The reasons for recall include infant deaths, buttons that can fall off children’s clothes, and items not meeting flammability standards.
Here are the items. The problem description comes from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall notices.
▪ Inclined Sleeper Accessory For Ultra-Lite Day & Nite Play Yards. Recalled: June 27, 2019. Problem: “Infant fatalities have been reported while using other inclined sleep products, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Fisher-Price at 800-432-5437, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Portable Speakers. Recalled: May 21, 2019. Problem: “Hydrogen gas can leak from the portable speaker battery when charging and the speaker can burst, posing an explosion hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: ION Audio at 833-682-0371, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Rocking Sleepers. Recalled: April 26, 2019. Problem: “Infant fatalities have occurred in the Rocking Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Kids II at 866-869-7954, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Rock ‘n Play Sleepers. Recalled: April 12, 2019. Problem: “Infant fatalities have occurred in Rock ‘n Play Sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Fisher-Price at 866-612-6518, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Glass & Ceramic Drawer Knobs. Recalled: Dec. 13, 2018. Problem: “The glass and ceramic drawer knobs can break or shatter when pulled, posing a laceration hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday, call T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299, Marshalls at 888-627-7425 or HomeGoods at 800-888-0776.
▪ Bistro Chairs. Recalled: Sept. 11, 2018. Problem: “The chair’s seat can break, posing a fall hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Jimco Lamp & Manufacturing Company at 800-643-0092, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Swivel Barstools. Recalled: Sept. 6, 2018. Problem: “The wood joints on the barstool can break, posing a fall hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday, call T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299, Marshalls at 888-627-7425 or HomeGoods at 800-888-0776.
▪ Children’s Cardigan Sets. Recalled: May 2, 2019. Problem: “The cardigan’s toggle button can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Carter’s t 800-692-4674, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Sharper Image and Frigidaire Mandoline Slicers. Recalled: May 1, 2018. Problem: “The small blades in the julienne slicer attachment can separate from the plastic assembly, posing a laceration hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Premier Kitchen Products at 800-304-4035, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday or email recall@pkpny.com.
▪ Glass Beer Mugs. Recalled: July 13, 2017. Problem: “The glass beer mug can break if heated or used with hot liquid, posing burn and laceration hazards.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: HomeGoods at 800-888-0776, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Coffee Presses. Recalled: May 16, 2017. Problem: “The glass beakers of the coffee presses can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard to users.” Remedy Offered: Replace. Contact: Bradley International at 877-614-9571, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Oball Rattles. Recalled: March 2, 2017. Problem: “The clear plastic disc on the outside of the oball rattles can break, releasing small beads, posing a choking hazard to young children.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Kids II at 800-230-1890, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
▪ Cutlery Knives. Recalled: Feb. 22, 2017. Problem: “The blade on the Contemproary Cutlery knives can break during use, posing a laceration hazard.” Remedy Offered: Replace. Contact: Calphalon at 800-809-7267, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
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▪ Self-balancing Scooters/Hoverboards. Recalled: July 6, 2016. Problem: “The lithium-ion battery packs in the self-balancing scooters/hoverboards can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding.” Remedy Offered: Repair. Contact: Swagway at 844-299-0625, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Foldable Lounge Chairs. Recalled: May 25, 2016. Problem: “The chairs can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall and injury hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday, call T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299, Marshalls at 888-627-7425 or HomeGoods at 800-888-0776.
▪ Ivanka Trump Scarves. Recalled: April 6, 2016. Problem: “Women’s scarves do not meet the federal flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a burn risk.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: GBG Accessories Group at 888-771-9047, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Children’s Light-Up Watches. Recalled: Aug. 5, 2015. Problem: “ The case-back of the watch can detach and expose the interior to water, posing a risk of skin irritation, redness, rashes or chemical burns.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday, call T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299, Marshalls at 888-627-7425.
▪ Foldable Wood Patio Chairs. Recalled: March 25, 2015. Problem: “The chair can unexpectedly tip over when a consumer sits on the edge of the seat, posing a fall hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: Linon Home Decor Products at 800-262-1852, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.
▪ Gardeners Eden Light-Up Decorations. Recalled: March 13, 2014. Problem: “Exposed wiring near the battery box can lead to a short circuit, posing a fire hazard.” Remedy Offered: Refund. Contact: T.J. Maxx at 800-926-6299, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Friday.