Advertisement

Toys, ATVs, gas grills recalled

WASHINGTON, April 15 (UPI) -- Playschool of Pawtucket, R.I., is recalling about 300,000 Magic Start Crawl 'n Stand toys that can tip over, injuring a toddler.

Playschool said it had received 44 reports of the toys tipping over during use and 26 reports of the top hitting falling babies in the head, neck or face, including one minor concussion and various bumps, bruises, black eyes, cuts and contusions.

Advertisement

The multicolor plastic toys were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from November 2000 through April for about $14. The toy has a round base and three arched legs that support an activity center featuring lights, music and spinning balls.

The code "ITEM # 06952" and made in China are written under the activity center and Playschool logos are imprinted into the plastic base and the top of the activity center.

Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and can contact Playschool at (800) 509-9554 or at playschool.com for a free replacement.

Separately, Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is recalling about 56,000 2000 and 2001 Polaris Xpedition 325, Trail Boss 325, and Magnum 325 all-terrain vehicles that may have loose or leaking oil line clamps.

Advertisement

The 4-wheeled ATVs were sold from January 1999 through August 2000 for about $6,000.

Polaris said the loose or leaking line clamps can release hot oil, causing burns, engine failure and possibly fire.

Polaris received reports of 20 minor burns, bruises and skin rashes resulting from leaking oil. Consumers should stop using the vehicles and contract their Polaris dealer for an appointment for a free repair. Polaris Industries Inc. can be contacted at 800-POLARIS.

B.J.'s Wholesale Club Inc. of Natick. Mass., recalled 2,800 Red Devil gas grills that allow consumers to light the grill at an air intake tube instead of at the burner. Gas burning inside the air intake tube can present a burn hazard.

In grills manufactured before August 1998, heat produced by lighting the grill at the air intake tube can damage the plastic support piece, causing the grill to collapse to the ground.

Retailers had reports of 44 incidents of consumers suffering burns to hands, fingers and legs, including third-degree burns. More than 1,000 customers returned grills that collapsed.

The recalled gas grills are round with a tripod stand, have a "Red Devil," "The Portable Outdoor Kitchen" on the lid, and were sold at B.J.'s Wholesale Club stores from May 2000 through June 20002 for $70.

Advertisement

The grill set includes a heat plate, an oversized skillet with handles, a table-safe serving trivet and carrying totes.

Consumers can contact B.J.'s Wholesale Club Stores Customer Service at (800) 257-2582 for a full refund or visit the company's Web site at bjs.com.

Gas grills sold by the Home Shopping Network, QVC, Value City, Schottenstein and Wal-Mart were recalled earlier.

Latest Headlines

Advertisement

Trending Stories

Advertisement

Follow Us

Advertisement