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> Ideavillage Recalls Wireless Light Switches Due to Fire Hazard.
> Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Baby Floats Due to Drowning Hazard.
> Lamps Recalled by LTD Commodities LLC, ABC Distributing and The Lakeside Collection Due to Fire Hazard.
> ABC Distributing in cooperation with Fantas-Eyes Recalls High School Musical Manicure Kits Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.
November 2009: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted Ideavillage Products Corp. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact Ideavillage. Please see details listed below.
Name of Products: Handy Switch
Units: 76
Vendor: Ideavillage Products Corp., of Wayne, NJ
Distributor: ABC Distributing, of Bannockburn, IL. The product was sold on ABC's website in February 2008 for $10.80.
Hazard: The receiver (component in wall outlet) can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Ideavillage has received 14 reports of overheating, including nine reports of fire, five of which involved property damage such as minor damage to curtains, bedding or walls.
Description: The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model numbers KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver. On the front of the receiver is a blue electroluminescent nightlight. The package of the recalled product will contain a package label with the catalog designation code HSW.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the product and contact Ideavillage to learn about free remedy options. For additional information, contact Ideavillage directly at (888) 655-4339 between 5 am and 6 pm PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.handyswitchrecall.com
July 2009: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by Aqua-Leisure Industries. Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact Aqua-Leisure. Please see details listed below.
Name of Products: Inflatable Baby Floats
Manufacturer: Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass.
Distributor: ABC Distributing, of Bannockburn, IL. The Musical Toddler Boat was sold in our April 2008 catalog and the Sun Smart Baby float in April, June, and August of 2002, March 2003-04 and August 2004 catalogs.
Hazard: The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning.
Incidents/Injuries: Aqua-Leisure Industries received 31 reports of float seats tearing, causing children to fall into or under the water. No injuries have been reported.
Description: : The recalled inflatable baby floats were sold in a variety of styles and colors. A date between 08/02 and 07/08 is molded on the valves of recalled products. Products not included in the recall can be identified with the lettering "NP" molded on the valve. The following products with their assigned catalog designation code, name, model numbers and sell price are included in this recall:
Note: The Swim School Baby Boat under catalog designation "SOS", which shipped to our customers from February 2009 until May 2009, is not part of the recall.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled inflatable baby floats and contact Aqua-Leisure for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Aqua-Leisure toll-free at (866) 807-3998 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.aqualeisure.com
July 2009: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: Ionic Salt Lamps
Units: 25,800
Distributor: LTD Commodities LLC, of Bannockburn, IL., operating the catalog brands of LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing and Lakeside Collection.
Manufacturer: Fashion Stitches & More, Inc., of Dayton, N.J.
Hazard: The lamps overheat causing the vinyl coating on the cord to burst and melt, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received eight reports of overheating, including two reports of hand burns.
Description: The recalled ionic salt lamp varies in color from light to dark red and is attached to a wood base. The lamp fixture comes with a 10-Watt bulb and a black cord with an inline on/off switch. The UL file number E216832 will be printed on the cord and the UL file number E214389 on the plug.
Sold by: LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing, and Lakeside Collection catalogs, and on their Web site from March 2009 through May 2009
for about $12.
Manufactured in: Pakistan
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact either LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing, or Lakeside Collection to receive a replacement cord set. All consumers who purchased the Ionic Salt Lamps were notified directly about the recall.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact either LTD Commodities, ABC Distributing toll free at
(866) 736-3654 or Lakeside Collection toll-free at (866) 847-4327 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or log on to www.ltdcommodities.com, www.abcdistributing.com or www.lakeside.com
ABC Distributing in cooperation with Fantas-Eyes Recalls High School Musical Manicure Kits Due to Risk of Lead Exposure.
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by Fantas-Eyes. Consumers should take the recalled "Sharpay" pouch away from young children and contact Fantas-Eyes for further instructions. Please see details listed below.
Units: About 15,000
Importer: Fantas-Eyes Inc., of New York, NY
Distributor: ABC Distributing, of Bannockburn, IL.
Hazard: The yellow gold lettering “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL” with glitter on the pouch used with the manicure kit contains excess levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves the pouch that contains the "High School Musical" manicure kit. The 7-1/2 inch by 4-3/4 inch plastic see-through pouch has a pink zipper with "High School Musical" printed in yellow gold with glitter and "Sharpay" printed in dark red on one side. The package of the recalled product will contain a UPC bar code # 803355846541 and package label with the catalog designation code DK4-HSM.
The recalled product was sold in ABC Distributing LLC Christmas and clearance 2008 catalogs from August 2008 to November 2008 for about $11.
NOTE: The "High School Musical" pedicure kit and "Hannah Montana" manicure and pedicure kits featured in the same advertisement are not affected by the recall.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pouch used with the manicure kit away from children and contact Fantas-Eyes for a free replacement. Consumers can continue using the manicure items.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Fantas-Eyes at (800) 352-7419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Fantas-Eyes.com
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