Meijer is recalling Touch
Point Portable Baseboard Convection Heaters sold exclusively at Meijer stores
nationwide from September 2011 to February 2013. The heaters can overheat,
posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves Touch
Point brand portable, electric baseboard convection heaters with model BBC-1500
and date code 0611. "Touch Point" can be found on the front of the product and
the model and date code can be found on a silver sticker on the back side of the
product.
Consumers should return the
product to a Meijer customer service desk for a full refund.
Consumers
can also contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime, or online at
www.meijer.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
MAY 15
PORTABLE HEATERS
Optimus is recalling Portable
Infrared Radiant Quartz Electric Space Heaters sold nationwide from October 2011
to December 2012. The heater design can fail to prevent ignition of nearby
combustible materials that come in contact with the unit, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves two
models of Optimus Infrared Quartz Radiant heaters with model numbers H-5210,
produced in 2011 and H-5211, produced in 2012. The model number and the year of
production appear on a label on the back of the heater.
Consumers should contact
Optimus at (888) 672-5832 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. PT
Monday through Friday, or online at
www.optimusent.com to request a free replacement heater. More info at
www.recalls.org.
MAY 16
BEAN BAG CHAIRS
Powell Company is recalling
Anywhere Lounger Bean Bag Chairs sold nationwide from June 2012 to February
2013. Bean bag chairs without a permanent zipper closure allow young children to
unzip, ingest or inhale the small beads inside of the bean bag chair, posing a
suffocation and strangulation hazard.
Recalled colors include
purple (item 199-B004), chocolate (item 199-B005), bayou blue (item 199-B006),
pink (item 199-B007), lime green (item 199-B008), denim (item 199-B009), black
and white (item 199-B012), striped black and white (item 199-B014), natural
(item 199-B016) and camo (item 199-B017). The item number is printed on the
product packaging and Powell Company is printed on the label on the bean bag
chairs.
Consumers should contact
Powell Company at (800) 622-4456 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or online at
www.powellcompany.com to receive a
free Safety Enhancement Repair Kit. More info at
www.recalls.org.
Avon is recalling
Microwave Popcorn Makers sold nationwide from October 2012 to
February 2013. When cooked too long, the popcorn can overheat in
this popcorn maker and ignite, posing a fire or burn hazard.
This recall
involves Avon's Microwave Popcorn Maker sold in the U.S. with item
number 474-105 in Avon's brochures and website. "DO NOT REMOVE WITH
BARE HANDS. HOLD UNIT WITH GLOVES" is molded into the plastic of the
lid and "USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN ONLY" is molded into the underside of
the bowl.
Consumers should
contact Avon to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to
safely use the microwave popcorn maker.
Consumers can also contact Avon Products;
(800) 367-2866 from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
online at
www.avon.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS
Zulily Inc is
recalling Deezo boys and girls zip-up hoodies sold nationwide from
August 2012 to March 2013. The sweatshirts and jackets have
drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard.
This recall
involves a Deezo brand boys', girls', and toddlers' zip-up hoodies
made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton. The following model numbers
are included in the recall: 12501, 2502, 12503, 12504, 12505, 12506,
12507, 12508, 12509, 12801, 12802, 12803, 12804, 12806, 12807,
12808, 12809, 12810.
Consumers can
remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the
garments to Zulily for a full refund.
Consumers can also contact Zulily, Inc. at
(877) 779-5615 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
and between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Saturdays or online at
www.zulily.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
