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Bravo Sports Recalls Disney-Branded Pogo Sticks Due to Fall and Laceration Hazards

Name of Product: Pogo sticks

Units: About 159,000

Distributor: Bravo Sports of Santa Fe Springs, Calif

Note: Disney licensed its brand name to Bravo Sports

Hazard: The bottom rubber tip attached to the pogo stick frame can wear out prematurely, posing a fall hazard to consumers. Also, the end caps on the handlebars can [...]

Girl’s Clothing Recalled by My Michelle Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Name of Product: Girl’s Tops

Units: About 90,000

Distributor: My Michelle, of New York, NY

Hazard: The jewelry and decorative trim attached to the girl’s garments contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves girl’s tops [...]

Arm’s Reach Concepts Recalls Infant Bed-Side Sleepers Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

Name of Product: Infant Bed-Side Sleepers

Units: About 76,000

Manufacturer: Arm’s Reach Concepts Inc., of Oxnard, Calif.

Hazard: When the fabric liner is not used or is not securely attached, infants can fall from the raised mattress into the loose fabric at the bottom of the bed-side sleeper or can become entrapped between the [...]

Children's Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled By Burlington Coat Factory Due to Strangulation Hazard

Name of Product: Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts

Units: About 10,000

Importer/Retailer: Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J.

Hazard: The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting [...]

Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Allura Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard

Name of Product: Girl’s Hooded Sweatshirts

Units: About 3,700

Manufacturer: Allura Imports Inc., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck [...]

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