recalls The following recalls were recently issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. For details, visit CPSC.gov.
Target’s Halloween flashlights About 610,000 Halloween flashlights — miniature and standard — sold at Target stores in August and September have been recalled because they can overheat and melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The mini flashlights, sold for $1, have a key ring extending from the bottom and were sold in a pack of three colors: orange, green and black. The packaging has “Mini Flashlights (3 Pack)” printed on the front and “DGI,” “Made in China” and “DPCI# 234-02-1813” printed on the back. The standard-sized flashlights, sold for $2.50, have a black handle and an orange top. The flashlights were sold with six stencils in various colors and images: a pumpkin, ghost, spider, cat, witch and skull & cross-bones. “Flashlight with Stencil” is printed on the front and “Tien Hsing,” “Made in China” and ”234 02 1838” is printed on the back of the packaging. Consumer should immediate-
50
ly stop using the flashlights and return the product to any Target store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Target at 800-440-0680 or visit target.com.
nationwide between February and July. Consumer should return the shoes to the nearest Clarks store for a full refund. Call 800-425-2757 or visit clarkskidsusa.com.
Clarks children’s shoes
O’Neill children’s hooded sweatshirts
Clarks has recalled about 2,000 children’s shoes because molded rubber pieces on the sole of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children. The recall involves Clarks children’s shoes sold under the “crawlers” and “hazy daze” style names. The crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2; and the hazy daze in sizes 4 to 6 1/2. “Clarks” is printed on the sole underneath the heel and the words “Clarks First Shoes” is printed on a multicolored label inside the shoe’s heel area. The following names and model numbers are included in this recall: Little Kyle Blue Crawler (89823) and Tan Crawler (89824), India Sparkle White Crawler (88000), Kirstin Baby Pink Crawler (88109), and Hazy Daze White Sandal (88234). They were sold
About 2,300 children’s hooded fleece sweatshirts distributed by La Jolla Sport USA of Irvine, Calif., have been recalled because the drawstring through the hood can pose a strangulation hazard to children. The recall involves hooded fleece sweatshirts with style names “Love Goes” (style no. 39810012) and “Up and Under” (style no. 39202202). They were sold under the O’Neill brand name in child sizes small to extra large at Dillard’s, Ron Jons’ Surf Shop and McCaulous stores nationwide from June to August. The RN #85773 is printed on the care label in the neck. Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, and return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm for a full refund. Call 800-6627873 or visit lajollagroup.com.
W N C PA R E N T | N OV E M B E R 2 0 0 9