Product recalls & safety alerts, May 1997

14 alerts since 1997: 14 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: choking (5), fire (2), entrapment (2), cuts (2), burns (2). Most affected categories: Clothing, textiles and fashion items (4), Childcare articles and children's equipment (3), Toys (2). Most common country of origin: China (3), United States (2).

Brands: Stationary Entertainers (1), Precious Indian Teddy Bear (1), Power Strip Surge Protectors (1), Pier 1 Imports (1), Pencil (1), Levi Strauss & (1), Kmart (1), Infants' Garments (1)

Extension Cords Recall by General Cable
U.S. CPSCMay 29, 1997· Extension Cords· Electrical appliances and equipment
Power Strip Surge Protectors Recall by MBR Industries
U.S. CPSCMay 28, 1997· Power Strip Surge Protectors· Electrical appliances and equipment
Infants' Garments Recall by Little Laura of California
U.S. CPSCMay 28, 1997· Infants' Garments· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Pencil Recall by Papel Freelance
U.S. CPSCMay 22, 1997· Pencil· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Stationary Entertainers Recall/Repair by Graco
U.S. CPSCMay 19, 1997· Stationary Entertainers· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Toy Police Cars Recalled by Fisher-Price
U.S. CPSCMay 19, 1997· Fisher-Price· Toys
Metal Cribs Recalled by Coaster Company of America
U.S. CPSCMay 15, 1997· Coaster· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Wok Sets Recalled by Pier 1 Imports
U.S. CPSCMay 15, 1997· Pier 1 Imports· Kitchen/cooking accessories
Heart Shaped Necklaces Recalled by Charming Shoppes
U.S. CPSCMay 15, 1997· Charming Shoppes· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Garments Recalled by Levi Strauss
U.S. CPSCMay 14, 1997· Levi Strauss· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Lily Table Lamps Recalled by Kmart
U.S. CPSCMay 6, 1997· Kmart· Lighting equipment
Go-Karts Recalled by 6 Manufacturers
U.S. CPSCMay 6, 1997· 6 Manufacturers· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Garage Door Openers Recall by Chamberlain Group
U.S. CPSCMay 3, 1997· Garage Door Openers· Arts, crafts and stationery
Precious Indian Teddy Bear Recall by Mazel
U.S. CPSCMay 1, 1997· Precious Indian Teddy Bear· Toys