Product recalls & safety alerts, June 1998

16 alerts since 1998: 16 U.S. CPSC recalls. Most common hazards: choking (5), injuries (4), fire (3), burns (3), falls (1). Most affected categories: Childcare articles and children's equipment (4), Toys (3), Hobby/sports equipment (2). Most common country of origin: China (7), United States (1).

Brands: STK International (1), RJS (1), Rite Aid (1), Payless ShoeSource (1), Michael Friedman (1), Laiko International (1), Kolcraft (1), K B Toys (1)

Knock-A-Ball Wooden Toy Recalled by Laiko International
U.S. CPSCJun 29, 1998· Laiko International· Toys
Rattles Recalled by Michael Friedman
U.S. CPSCJun 28, 1998· Michael Friedman· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Skillets Recalled by EKCO Housewares
U.S. CPSCJun 25, 1998· EKCO Housewares· Kitchen/cooking accessories
Attic Stairways Recalled by Davidson Ladder
U.S. CPSCJun 24, 1998· Davidson Ladder· Machinery
Baby Rattles Recalled by STK International
U.S. CPSCJun 24, 1998· STK International· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Butane Gas Lighters Recalled by Rite Aid
U.S. CPSCJun 23, 1998· Rite Aid· Lighters
Children's Sneakers Recalled by Payless ShoeSource
U.S. CPSCJun 23, 1998· Payless ShoeSource· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
CPSC Urges Search for Previously Recalled Portable Cribs and Play Yards
U.S. CPSCJun 18, 1998· Kolcraft· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Scuba Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) Recalled by Durapro Systems
U.S. CPSCJun 16, 1998· Durapro Systems· Hobby/sports equipment
Bouncing Buggy Toys Recall/Replace by Safety 1st
U.S. CPSCJun 11, 1998· Bouncing Buggy Toys· Childcare articles and children's equipment
Bicycle Chains Recall/Repair by Specialized Bicycle Components
U.S. CPSCJun 9, 1998· Bicycle Chains· Hobby/sports equipment
Bubble Beauties Floating Balls Recalled by K B Toys
U.S. CPSCJun 8, 1998· K B Toys· Toys
CPSC, GapKids Announce Voluntary Recall of Kids' Anoraks
U.S. CPSCJun 3, 1998· GapKids· Clothing, textiles and fashion items
Ralph Lauren Thoroughbred Candles Recalled by RJS
U.S. CPSCJun 3, 1998· RJS· Decorative articles
Decals on Pedal Cars Recall/Replacement by Oscar Mayer
U.S. CPSCJun 2, 1998· Decals on Pedal Cars· Toys
Power Strip Surge Protectors Recalled by Electronic Resources Ltd.
U.S. CPSCJun 2, 1998· Electronic Resources· Electrical appliances and equipment