Product recalls: Aquariums, Children’s jewelry, Tea light candles
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Friday, March 17, 2006
Aquariums
Current USA Inc. is recalling about 1,000 AquaPod 12-gallon aquariums. These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard.
This recall affects AquaPod aquariums with model number 7050. The model number is not written on the aquariums, but is on the owner’s manual and the packaging. Only aquariums without a white label containing the manufacturer date and a bar code, which is attached to the light reflector inside the lid of the aquariums, are included in this recall.
Consumers should stop using these aquariums by turning off the power at the breaker switch and unplugging all the cords. Consumers should contact their local retailer or call the firm for information on receiving a free replacement aquarium.
For more information, call Current USA Inc. toll-free at 1-866- 276-8872 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.current-usa.com.
Children’s jewelry
MTC — Man’s Trading Co. is recalling about 144,500 sets of “Girl Favors” children’s toy jewelry. The recalled jewelry could break, releasing small beads that pose an aspiration hazard to young children.
The jewelry includes various colored plastic bead bracelets, rings and necklaces on elastic strings. They were sold under the brand name “Girl Favors” and had the following item numbers and writing on the packaging:
PF-1531, 4 Smiley Bead Bracelets; PF-1532 4 Clear Bead Necklaces; PF-1533 6 Clear Bead Bracelets & Rings; PF-1536 4 Power Bead Bracelets; PF-1541 3 Heart Necklaces; and PF-1549 4 Ice Cube Bracelets.
Dollar stores sold the toy jewelry from July 2003 through December 2005 for about $1.
Consumers should discard the jewelry or return it to the store where purchased for a refund.
Contact MTC — Man’s Trading Co. at 1-800-388-7228 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or fax to them at 415-468-7300. Consumers also can contact the company via e-mail at mtcmans@aol.com, or on its Web site at www.mtcmans.com.
Tea light candles
Big Lots Stores Inc. is recalling about 233,000 sets of Harvest Brand tea light candles. The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name “Harvest” on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging.
Big Lots stores sold the candles from July through October for about $1.
Consumers should return the candles to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.
