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CPSC - 2 New Recalls

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1.)    STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazardhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/STX-Recalls-Shield-Throat-Protector/

2.)    Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.comhttp://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cork-Block-Stacking-Toys-Recalled-by-A-Harvest-Company/

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1. Recall Date: February 26, 2014

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Recall Number: 14-116

STX Recalls Shield Throat Protector Due to Laceration Hazard

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product:  STX Shield throat protector

 

Hazard: The Shield Throat Protector can crack or break when struck by a lacrosse ball, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: STX toll-free at (888) 789-7894 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.stx.com and click on RECALL--Shield Throat Protector for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/STX-Recalls-Shield-Throat-Protector/

Recall Details

 

Units: About 4,000

 

Description: This recall involves the STX Shield throat protector. The throat protector is black and has the letters “STX” engraved on the outer surface of the protector. It has straps attached by silver screws on each side and bottom of the protector to attach it to a lacrosse goalie’s helmet below the helmet’s chin guard.

 

Incidents/Injuries: STX has received one report of the Shield throat protector breaking, resulting in reported bruising and lacerations to the user’s neck.

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the Shield throat protector and return the product to STX for a full refund.

 

Sold at: Specialty sporting goods stores such as Athlete’s Connection, Commonwealth Lacrosse, Lacrosse Unlimited, Play It Again Sports, Sport Stop USA and Universal Lacrosse and online at www.LAX.com from September 2013 through February 2014 for about $20 to $25. 

 

Importer/Distributor: STX, LLC of Baltimore, Md.

 

Manufactured in: Taiwan

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2. Recall Date: February 26, 2014

Recall Number: 14-117

Cork Block Stacking Toys Recalled by A Harvest Company Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at StorkStack.com

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

 

Recall Summary

 

Name of Product: Cork Stacker block sets

 

Hazard: Small pieces of cork can break off the blocks, posing a choking hazard to young children.

 

Remedy: Refund

 

Consumer Contact: A Harvest Company toll-free at (877) 394-7774 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.aharvestcompany.com and click Cork Stacker Blocker Sets Recall for more information.

 

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2014/Cork-Block-Stacking-Toys-Recalled-by-A-Harvest-Company/

Recall Details

 

Units: About 720 sets

               

Description: This recall involves a three-piece cork block stacking toy. Each of the square cork blocks are a different size: 2 7/8 inch by 2 7/8 inch, 2 3/8 inch by 2 3/8 inch and 2 inch by 2 inch. All of the blocks are 1 ½ inches tall.  The blocks have black dots on the top. The packaging is labeled “6mo+” for use by children six months and older.

 

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received seven reports of cork pieces breaking off of the blocks, including two reports of children mouthing the cork pieces. No injuries have been reported.

 

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cork block toys and contact A Harvest Company for instructions to return the block sets for a merchandise credit.

Sold exclusively online by: StorkStack.com during January 2014 as part of the January Stork Stack subscription for about $30 for a total of five products. 

 

Importer: A Harvest Company, of Huntley, Ill.   

 

Manufactured in: United States

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to a product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

 

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