Conference moira::parenting

    Our 6-month-old is about to outgrow his infant seat.  We have a
    Fisher-Price car seat left over from when my 7-year-old was a baby.  A
    friend told us that the FP car seats had been recalled for some type of
    problem with the harness, but that's all she knew.  Does anyone know
    anything about this?  There is no manufacturers address or phone number
    on the seat (might have been at one time, but it's gone now).  I called
    the "national car seat safety line" a couple of months ago, and they
    were supposed to send some info, but nothing has arrived yet.  If
    there's a problem with the seat, I'd like to get it fixed before we
    start using it again.  Any info would be appreciated.
    
    /Don

    Hi, 
    
    	the seats weren't recalled.   There was, however, discovered to be
    a problem with the harness belt.  It some times was found to stick in
    the up position.  this possibly could result in choking for a little
    one.  This did almost happen to my oldest. What they will send you upon
    request is a button with a push pin and lock.  You just place this on
    the strap in the right location and it prevents this from ever being a
    problem again. Please check the previous notes file for the pho number.
    Thats where I got it.  Also try 800 information for Fisher Price.  pt

    The seat cover was also replaced.  I believe it had something to do
    with flamability.  I read it somewhere in Parenting II I believe.
    
    Joyce
    

    Actually, it was the foam pad under the seat cover that had to be
    replaced because of flammability. I called the 800 number at the
    time (maybe 2 years ago?) and FP sent out a new pad promptly.
    It was no big deal to replace. 
    
    I'm not sure it's anything to get worried about; the harness
    problem was more serious due to the number of times per day (or
    week or whatever) that you release the harness/shield and run the 
    risk of choking the child.
    
    Lucy

    Some time ago I received a letter from FP that said there was a
    problem with the harness on certain models of the car seat. (My was one 
    of them).   Apparently the harness had a tendancy to break and was unable 
    to snap shut.  When I called their 800 number (I am sorry I no longer have
    this). They asked me to read the number off of a small sticker that was
    on the bottom of the seat.  When I gave them this number they sent me
    the "modifications" that I needed.  I received a foam pad and a new
    harness (My seat had already had the button).  I was amazed at how much 
    easier my seat was to snap.  I didn't realized that my seat had broken. 
    I was even considering pitching the seat and buying a new one for my #2
    baby because the harness had been such a pain.
    
    Angie

    
    Hi,
    
    	Just an FYI i was looking thru my new parents magazine and I
    believe it's Graco that has a recall on the infant swing with the 
    cradle and seat that is change able, from reading the article it
    said 2 infants almost suffocated in the cradle.  The recall and
    article are in the new PARENTS magazine for MAY 1992.
    
    Lisa

    I read the recall sheet at the pedi's office.  They are recalling just
    the cradle part.  If you can show proof of destroying it, they will
    rebate you $25.00 or I think you can send it back to them for the
    rebate.  
    
    Make sure you call their phone number (which I don't have, but the 
    pedi's office should be able to give it to you) and find out the details.
    
    -sandy
    

    I think I read that 2 almost suffocated, then further down it said 2
    died.....
    
    Graco offers $25 towards any Graco product...
    
    

    Recalls
    
    1.  Cosco Car Seat  Model # 02-090, 02-190 manufactured between 10/89
    and 6/90.  Call 800-544-1108 for a free harness-retainer kit.
    
    2.  Gerber stroller model # 127, 136, 166, 195, 196 labeled May 1991. 
    Brakes may not hold on incline.  Call 800-525-2472
    
    3.  Cribs by Smith Cabinet (Child craft cribs) model # 15811, 15821,
    15961, 15991.  Loose or missing slats may entrap infant.  Call
    800-827-4937.
    
    4.  Pacifiers by Evenflo decorated with Donald, Daisy, Micky or Minnie. 
    Can detach from pacifier and choke infant.  Call 800-356-2229.
    
    5.  Toy nursing bottles by Esco labeled "Polythene Nursing Bottle 3/211
    Made in China.  Nipple may seperate from bottle and choke infant.  Call
    800-445-3836
    
    Parenting Magazine
    
    Sheila

    NOT a recall as such, but a warning from the Federal Department of
    Transportation.
    
    Many times parents will allow children (and pets) to ride in the back
    of a pickup truck with a "cap" on.  (the covers that make them look
    like a camper or Blazer type vehicle).
    
    Several children and pets have died due to carbon monoxide poisoning
    caused when the exhaust fumes seep into the closed up back compartment.  
    Parents, observing their children, never seemed to know until it was 
    TOO LATE, because they simply believed their childrent were sleeping, 
    when in fact they had been overcome by the carbon monoxide fumes.
    
    I do understand the *very recent* models emit no carbon monoxide, so it
    would seem that unless your vehicle is under a year old, this danger
    exists.
    
    Lyn
    

    re: .11
    
    Not to start a rathole but, I don't think parents should allow children
    to ride in the back of a pickup truck, period!!!  Any child riding in
    any vehicle should be in some sort of safety restraint and any parent
    that allows their children to ride in a vehicle without such safety
    restraints should have their heads examined.
    
    Lori B.

    re: .12
    
    Lori can't be any more right!  No child should be without a safety
    restraint.  They become a human projectile.
    
    We had a toddler that was standing in his mom's car on the passenger
    side when she inched her way up a sobriety check lane in Michigan.  She
    was stopped, started to move forward and had to stop again, and the
    child hit his head just right on the dashboard/window and broke his
    neck.  The child died either right away or on the way to the hospital.
    
    Jolene

    re the last two.... very nicely put.  I wish EVERY parent would
    restrain the children.  I think in the last week alone I've seen at
    least two cars a day with children of all ages bouncing around loose in
    the car.  Just yesterday it was a preschool toddler in the back,
    leaning between the two front bucket seats, no restraint.  This near
    the AKO facility near the 2A intersection.   A half hour
    later on the highway, three preteen boys in the back of an older
    stationwagon, just about hanging out the open back window, again no
    belts, and at speeds exceeding the legal limit.  Where's the cops when
    you need one??
    
    By the way last month I was in Pet Depot in Shrewsbury.  They actually
    sell a pet harness to use in the back of a pickup truck.  I heard that
    either the federal or some one of the states is starting legislation
    prohibiting pets from riding in the back of pickup trucks.  Personally,
    I hope it passes.
    
    Lyn

    
    Hi there,
    
    For anyone who has a GRACO convert-a-cradle, here is the
    recall number: 1-800-862-7224.
    
    In addition, here is the number for the Customer Products
    Safety Commission: 1-800-638-cpsc
    
    

    
    
    If anyone can help me with this I'd appreciate it.  About a week ago
    I was watching the Boston Area news and heard of a recall on Fisher
    Price Carseats, models 9100, 9101 and 9103 (I think those are the
    correct models.)  Anyway, I did not get the 800 number to call for
    information on the recall, and low and behold, after checking - our
    second car seat which is a Fisher Price is a model 9101.
    
    Did anyone out there get the Fisher Price Recall 800 number?  
    800 information gave me (800)432-5437 which has been busy for
    the last hour...really!  
    
    Sharon

    I just got a Fisher Price catalog today in the mail.  That is the
    correct 800 according to the back of the catalog.
    
    I guess everyone is trying to call them.
    
    
    Lillian
    

    RE:  .16
    We also have a 9101 and I ran into the same problem with the
    800 number.  I finally reached someone in their General Offices.
    
    Here is the direct line to Fisher Price Consumer Affairs:
    		716-687-3949
                   
    Any Model 9101 seat manufactured between 2/8/91 and 1/24/92 needs a new
    connector bar.  They will mail you a new one (takes about 7-10 days
    to arrive).  
    
    I don't know what the trouble was with the other models.  

    I just can't get through to Fisher Price.  I've tried 
       1-800-432-5437, which was given on our local news last week,
    and I've tried 1-800-332-3457, which was given on a different 
    news channel this week.  Both have been constantly busy.  I've
    been trying for days.  I also tried the 716-687-3949, which was
    given in a previous note, but that got me to someone's private
    voicemail.  
    
    Anyone have any other ideas?  
    
    

    I got through on the first listed 800 number, but it took me a while.
    I think I tried on and off for two days and finally got lucky.  From
    what I've heard, they're pretty busy.  Hang in there!
    
    					Mair
    

    I had the same problem and finally called the direct number
    716-687-3949.  It does ring at a woman's desk, her first name
    is Elaine I think.  She was very helpful and told me what info
    I needed off the carseat (A sticker on the back of the seat indicates 
    manufacture date, the format is CS MM/DD/YY.)  They need this
    information to identify what modifications are required.
    
    Since I didn't have that with me at the time, she arranged to have
    someone from her office call me back the next day and they resolved
    the problems.
    
    I'd try her number again if I was you....the more calls she gets the
    more likely they'll be to upgrade their 800 service.
    
    Sharon

    From the 10/29/92 BOSTON GLOBE:
    
    WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly one million child safety seats were ordered
    recalled yesterday after tests showed the seats could jam during a
    crash and make it difficult to remove a child from the vehicle.
    
    The national Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the recall
    involves 969,182 safety seats manufactured by the Century Products Co.
    
    Owners were asked to contact the company to request a free repair kit
    to remedy the defect.
    
    Marion C. Blakely, the agency's administrator, said the tests showed
    that the push-button latch release on certain models of the Century
    safety seat can jam during a crash. She said that makes it difficult to
    release the harness and shield restraining the child.
    
    But Blakely said the problem with the latch does not affect the safety
    seat's performance in a crash, and she strongly urged consumers to
    continue to use the seats while awaiting arrival of the repair kit.
    
    The safety agency said that if the latch does jam after a crash, a
    child can be released from the seat by loosening the belt harness at
    the front of the seat.
    
    Or, it said, the safety belt can be unbuckled and the safety seat
    removed from the vehicle with the child still in it.
    
    The safety seat models being recalled are the Century 3000 STE-3500 STE
    and Century 5000 STE-5500 produced between September 1989 through April
    of 1992.
    
    The highway safety agency said repair kits can be obtained by calling
    Century's toll free number, 800-231-2755, or by writing to the Century
    Products Co., 9600 Valley View Drive, Macedonia, OH, 44056.
    

    My sister-in-law phoned me this morning to tell me about a recall she
    read in this mornings paper.  She gave me the following information:
    
    Playskool Travel Light Cribs
    
      Model #77101
      Model #77103
    
    
    Kolocraft Models from 1990-1992
    
     (800) 453-7673 (recalling 11,638 cribs)
    
    
    The problem seemed to be in collasping and three infants died from
    suffocation in the mesh after the crib collasped.
    
    Sorry I didn't have a number from the paper for Playskool.
    
    ..Lori

    The recall is for Keds purchased prior to Feb 93.  The blue label can
    come off and pose a choking hazzard.
    
    Call the Keds hotline at 800-334-7447 for more info.  Be prepared to 
    read the serial number from the inside of the sneakers.

    
    Regarding the Keds recall.  I know this lists some specific children's
    shoes, but you might want to just watch this in general.  I have adult
    Keds that this just happened with in the last couple of months. 
    Luckily, I found the labels on the floor before my 12 month old
    daughter did.
    
    -Susan

    Playskool Travel-Lite portable cribs are voluntarily being recalled by
    Kolcraft Enterprises.  This recall affects only Model numbers 77101 and
    77103 (manufactured between 1990 and 1992).
    
    You should stop using the cribs immediatley.  The three infants
    who suffocated were found trapped in mesh when the sides accidentally
    folded while the crib was in use.
    
    Call Kolcraft at 1-800-453-7673 to arrange for a refund and the cribs
    to be picked up.

    Platex has voluntarily recalled all it Cherubs Retrievers, clip-on
    devices used to keep pacifers attached to babies' clothing.
    
    The Cherubs Collection said it received isolated consumer complaints
    that some retrievers had separted into small parts.  They are no longer
    manufacturing this product.
    
    For a full refund (plus the cost of S&H) return the product to:
    The Cherubs Retriever Return, PO Box 728 Paramus, NJ  07653

    Seen at a southern California Target store:
    
    (I scribbled the recall info on a checkbook
     deposit slip, so I may have the wording a
     little off)
    
    **********************************************
    Barney and Baby Bop Bags w/sunglasses.
    
    All child carry-all bags and backpacks
    with Barney or Baby Bop. Also Beach Bags
    with sunglasses.
    
    Surface coating on zipper and inks used 
    for images, contain excess lead.
    
    Sunglasses didn't meet shatterproof test. 
    
    FREE replacement. Return bags and sunglasses
    to: Jaclyn c/o SPF
    415 Hamburg Turnpike
    Wayne N.J. 07470
    
    (800) 447-9279
    **********************************************
    
    (of course I just bought one of these for my niece!) :^(

    This seems to be effecting only the Canadian Market, but I 
    will include this small article from the Ottawa Citizen newspaper 
    here.
    
    Retailers are removing Milupa infant cereals after a customer 
    in Wingham Ontario, found glass particles in the product.
    Anyone who bought the affected series of Milupa AG Mixed Cereal
    with Mixed Fruit is being asked to return the product, opened or
    unopened, to the point of purchase. The cereal comes in an
    orange box and is recommended for infants six months or older.
    The affected boxes have the expiry code 94 AL 022610.
    
    
    Monica

    Seems the week for Canadian recalls!
    
    Today its Soyalac Soya infant formula in the 400g (powder form) cans.
    lot #94W5310923081 sold in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
    Salmonella is the problem.
    
    Monica

    Safety Seat Recalls -- nearly 1% of people owning one of the following
    car seats have responded for their free repair kits.  Following is the
    listing of all recalled car seats plus the toll free number to call for
    your kit.  This info was in the AAA magazine:
    
    Century Products (800-837-4044) all models of the 1000STE, 2000STE,
    3000STE and 50000STE car seats; and the 580 Rear-facing Infant Carrier
    models 4580, 4581, 4583 and 4585.
    
    Cosco Inc (800-544-1108), Soft Shield models 02-090 and 02-190; Auto
    Trac models 02-0290, 02-790 and 02-890; and Deluxe Commuter model
    02-086.
    
    Evenflo Juvenile Products Co (800-837-8926) Ultra II model 227.
    
    Fisher Price (800-527-1034) models 9100 and 9101.
    
    Kolcraft Products Inc (800-453-7673) Perfect Fitt models 180-200 and
    180-150, Playskool models 140-155 and 180-400; Traveler 700 and Dial a
    Fitt II model 180-160.
    
    Takata Gerico Corp (800-845-8813) Gerry Guardian car seat.

    FYI:
    
    I just called the # for Century, asking about the 1000 STE, and they
    said there have been no recalls on that particular model - the notice
    that was published was a misprint.  Didn't ask for info on the other
    models, though.
    
    But, Thanks for the info - did the AAA article mention what the problem
    was with all these seats?  Seems surprising that so many seats, from
    different mfrs., would all be recalled.
    
    
    

    The only thing that was stated in the article was that these seats
    were being recalled by the manufacturers for safety reasons.
    
    At the end of the article it did say for more info about these and
    other safety recalls, call National Highway Traffic Safety Admin
    (NHTSA) tollfree Auto Safety Hotline - 800-424-9393; in Washington, DC
    call 202-366-0123.
    
    Julie
    

    I just received the following product safety alert from Graco re:
    certain carrier/cradle swings.
    
    Dear Valued Consumer,
    
    In cooperation with th US Consumer Product Safety Commission, Graco
    Children's Products is voluntarily conducting a consumer notification
    and retrofit program which applies to certain Carrier and Cradle Swings
    manufactured between November 1991 and October 1992.  Only swings with
    detachable carrier seats are affected by this alert.
    
    In the fully reclined position, infants have pushed themselves up and
    over the back of the seat.  Five infants have fallen backward out of
    the swing onto the floor, and one was found unconcious suspended upside
    down.  No permanent injuries resulted.
    
    Please use this checklist to determine if your swing model needs the
    retrofit kit.  The model number and serial number are located on the
    sticker underneath the top bar of the swing.
    
    	- Models involved are 1300, 1301, 1310, 343-1723, 1530, 1501, 1830,
    	  1801, 50294, 50340, 343-2788.
    
    	- Serial numbers involved are 110191 (november 1, 1991)
          through 103192 (October 31, 1992).
    
    	- The carrier seat handle adjusts to three positions, as shown in
    	  the graphic below.
    
    	{ graphic shows 2 seats, one with a handle with 2 positions, one
          seat with three handle positions}
    
    If your carrier has the third recline position, please call
    1-800-217-7822 for your free retrofit kit, or write to Customer
    Affairs, Graco Childrens Products, Inc. PO Box 100, Elverson, PA 19520.
    
    We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the retrofit program, but
    are sure that you will agree that your child's safety is the most
    important consideration.
    
    Sincerely,
    
    Graco Children's Products, Inc.
     

    I thought I'd put this here instead of the dangerous toy note,
    since this is in effect, a recall.
    
    The Bay (a very large Canadian Department Store chain) has just 
    announced the recall of their christmas charity teddy bear. 
    
    The reason is that the eyes may come off and pose a choking danger
    to small kids. Although no incidences have been reported, they're
    doing this to be on the safe side (good for them!).
    
    Monica

    I just received the SECOND recall for my car's seatbelts.  OK not
    directly a parenting issue, EXCEPT that so many of us depend on the
    seatbelts for keeping kids, carseats and parents safe.
    
    It is from Pontiac, I have a 1988 LeMans model.  My suggestion is to
    check with your dealership.  This may affect other models perhaps any
    that were manufactured outside of the US, mine was made in Korea.
    
    It said that seatbelt buckles could fail without any prior warning.  I
    have personaly had a buckle fail within the first 30 days I owned it,
    have had the recall work on the buckles done once already, and I guess
    I'm off to spend another morning at a dealership for round two!
    
    Lyn

    
    This is not a recall, but Gerry will send you a replacement car seat
    for free. 
    
    I called Gerry to complain that my 2 1/2 year old daughter (only 26
    lbs.) does not fit very well in the car seat anymore.  The bar across
    the front is VERY tight.  They told me that they have had many
    complaints about this and have re-engineered the car seat giving 2
    extra inches. 
    
    They took my name and address and told me they would send a new seat
    out immediately (takes 7 days).  When the new seat arrives, but the old
    seat in the box and UPS will pick it up. 
    
    Just call the 1-800 number that is on the car seat and give them the
    model number.  It's easy as that.  

    I heard on the news last Thursday the three liquid anitbiotics are
    being recalled.  This is due to a small plastic cap that was found in
    them, on two separate incidents.
    
    I am sure of two of them:
    	KEFLEX and CECLOR, don't remember the third.
    
    You are instructed to check very closely when pouring this into
    whatever you use (syringe or cup) due to a possible choking hazard. If
    you have questions to bring it back to your pharmacy.
    
    (nice, I just finished a round of ceclor with AJ!!)
    Lyn

	CRAYONS
	WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission on
Tuesday recalled 11 brands of crayons imported from China --
including one brand sold by the Toys `R' Us chain -- because they
contain lead. The CPSC said some brands ``contain enough lead to
present a lead poisoning hazard to young children who might eat or
chew on the crayons.'' They are ``121 Jumbo Crayons'' and ``Safe 48
Non-Toxic I'm a Toys `R' Us Kid! Crayons,'' distributed by Concord
Enterprises of Los Angeles; and ``12 Crayons Glory'' and ``18
Crayons That Paint,'' distributed by Glory Stationery Manufacturing
Co, Ltd, Los Angeles.

> They are . . . ``Safe 48 Non-Toxic . . .''

Well, so much for truth in labeling

Clay 

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   I jotted down the info quickly on the wall calendar when the report
   came across the tube last week.  If I can read my own writing
   correctly, the 3rd on the list was something called LORABID.
   
   - Tom

    I noticed a recall on some Bunk Beds when I was in Montgomery Ward this
    weekend.
    
    The recall is on the bunks that have tubular metal frames, that have a
    double bed on the bottom, and a single on top.  The manufacturing date
    was around 1991.  If your bunk has a fifth leg under the double bed,
    then you should be all set.  If not, then you should check the welds on
    the rest of the bed to make sure they still appear "good".  I don't
    know the rest of the details - I'll be back in there Thursday and will  
    get the rest of the info.  Basically what's happening is that the
    weight of the bottom bed, without the fifth leg, stresses the rest of
    the frame, and it snaps apart at one of the welds.  Particularly
    dangerous if it's one of the welds for the top bed.
    
    

    1-800-4-GERBER  Recalling the NUK orthodontic pacifers.  Please call
    this number for replacement and toss out your old ones.

Thank you for entering that - I wasn't aware of the recall!  

Gerber recording says:

- only NUK pacifiers are affected
- in rare instances the pacifier could separate and cause a choking hazard
- no injuries have been reported
- should throw all current ones away

Call 800-4-gerber or 800-443-7237 for replacements - it has been tough to get 
through - I"m still trying.

The new US product on the market has a "new" label and has an orange starburst 
sticker - these are not affected (safe to use).

rachel

    I just called.  At the end of the 800-4-GERBER recording it says to
    call 1-800-335-1800 for replacement pacifiers.  It is automated.  You
    give your name, address, childs date of birth and number of replacement
    pacifiers needed.  I got through on the first try but then it still
    early.
    
    Karen

    I just called the 335-1800 number, and left a message, I will let you
    know how I make out.
    
    I did notice however, listen carefully to the message...at the first
    tone you leave your name, at the second tone leave your address, the
    third city, state and zip, and the fourth DOB and # of replacements.
    
    Anne Marie

    I recieved coupons for NUK pacifiers from Gerber yesterday as
    replacements for the recalled pacifiers.  Has anyone actually seen
    the new pacifiers anywhere?  All the stores that I checked in 
    are completely out.  I live in Westford MA and work in Merrimack NH.
    
    
    				Mary

    
    I also recieved my coupons yesterday for the new pacifiers.
    I haven't started looking yet, but I know when I did my groceries
    Friday night, there were none to be found in the store!
    
    Anne Maire

          
    I suspected, based on the wording in the form letter that accompanied
    the coupons, that availability was going to be a problem.  Also note
    that the coupon is good for a pacifier or anything else Gerber makes
    up to $2.   I have a feeling that Gerber is/was not in an inventory 
    position with the new pacifier to replace all the pacifiers that are 
    out there...
    
    Thank goodness Alex is not overly attached to a particular brand...
    
    cj/

    What was the turnaround time on receiving the coupons?
    
    Thanks,

    Mine took about 2 weeks.
    
    		Mary

    Spags has the new NUK pacifiers, I was there last night and noticed
    that they had a bunch of them with the new stickers.

	I've received my coupons from Gerber and I've found pacifiers
	in grocery stores, dept. stores, etc. But I can't find any in the
	size I now need.

	Kristen is 18months old now, so my old pacifiers where size 2
	(6-18months)  But I really need to find size 3 (18months-3yrs)
	for her.  In all the places I've been I only see size 1 and 2.
	
	Can anyone tell me where to find size 3?  My next step is to
	ask the manager of some store if they can be ordered.  I've tried
	to call Gerber (and will continue) but the line has been busy.

	thanks,
	Karen T.

    Kenner has recalled their Color-Blaster since they have had reports
    of a few injuries.
    
    For more information call 1-800-327-8264.  I heard this on the radio
    this AM.
    
    Julie
    

    I got a notice from Children's Hospital that Gerber is recalling
    all NUK pacifiers (mind you that's pacifiers, at first I thought
    it read nipples).  If you call this 800 number they will send you
    a coupon to replace however many of the pacifiers you have.
    
    They say any bought after October of 1994 should be fine.  Some
    bought prior to that (but within the past twelve months) are
    falling apart.
    
    The number is 1-800-4-GERBER.
    						cj *->

   While this isn't *exactly* a kid's product, I believe that there are
   many families that would put this product on the list of necessities
   in the realm of parenting... anyway, here it is:

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6. Chrysler bows to pressure, announces recall

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Under fire, Chrysler said last week it will
conduct an owner service action to replace rear liftgate latches
on all 1984-1994 Dodge Caravan, Plymouth Voyager and Chrysler
Town & Country minivans. The company expects its move will
put an end to an 18-month investigation into alleged openings
of rear liftgate latches by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA), though it notes NHTSA never concluded
there was a defect with the latches. Chrysler has been under even
more pressure in the last week or so for what was rumored to be
a secret recall. The automaker said the rumor was completely
false, however.

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    I heard on the news this morning that the Playschool 1-2-3 high chair
    is on recall for faulty joints. They will send a repair kit or replace
    the chair. Of course I have this model. Does anyone have the number
    for Playschool? We are moving and all my literature is packed.
    
                                       Alice

    The number I have is 800-752-9755.  I don't know if it is the correct
    number --  I didn't hear the whole news report and I got the number from
    800 information.  Their recording says Hasbro - I am assuming they own
    Playskool.  They are open 8:00-4:30 EST but on Friday the phone was
    always busy during those hours.
    
    Karen
    

    
    	My husband and I caught the last 2 seconds of a news clip
    	this weekend regarding Juicy Juice.  
    
    	Did anyone here the report, or know what the problem was ?
    
    	Karen
    

I just ran across this - below is a pointer to a web page - haven't been there
yet.

Brian


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HIGHCHAIR RECALL

NBC News reported earlier this week (in between all the OJ coverage)
that there may be a serious defect in the "Playskool 1-2-3" highchair.
Reporter Asa Aarons told viewers that the seat can collapse while your
child is sitting in it. A Long Island parent had the problem occur with
three different chairs purchased.

Playskool acknowledges that, "some consumers have reported cracks in
the leg's pivot points which could cause the chair to slide to the
floor." The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Hasbro (Playskool's
parent company) have now issued a recall or repair warning. Hasbro is
distributing free reinforcing straps to back up the present system. If
you have a cracked chair, return it. If you have a chair that isn't
cracked, call the company (800 752-9755) for a free "1-2-3 Highchair
Repair Kit."

During NBC's Thursday update on the story, it was reported that the
chair had once received an award from the Consumer Product Safety
Commission for being "a breakthrough in child safety." Asa Aarons
further reported that CPSC and Playskool are aware of 10 injuries from
the highchair (mostly minor) except for 1 that resulted in a
concussion. Also, as of Thursday, only a small fraction of the chairs
on the market have been returned.

CHILD SAFETY FORUM
http://www.xmission.com/~gastown/safe

    There's a recall of Century car seats, models 3000 STE, 3500 STE, 5000
    STE and 5500 STE.  I called the 800 number *800-231-2755* and the
    models effected have a model number that begin with 43 or 44 and the
    last 4 digits (or lot numbers) are 8909 through 9204.
    
    The car seat could unbuckle if there is an accident, so check your
    century carseat and call the 800 number if you have any questions!!!
    
    sandy

    Fisher Price recall on car seats. 
    
    I heard this on the radio, though I didn't call about (and don't have
    an 800 number, there's probably one in an earlier reply to this note).
    
    Apparently the instructions for one of their carseats is reversed!  It
    says that a child under 20 lbs should face forward and a child over 20
    lbs should face the rear of the car!  Only the instructions are
    included on the recall.
    
    sandy

    Did anyone hear anything about an Evenflo Trooper or Scout carseat
    recall.  I heard a brief comment on the radio but no details.
    
    Nancy

    Now that I think of it, it could have been the evenflo that had a
    recall on the instructions instead of fisher price.  Call 800 directory
    assistance to see if they have a listing for them (800-555-1212).
    
    I'm positive about the info I gave about the Century recall.
    
    sandy
    

    It was evenflo that had the recall on the instructions only.  I haven't
    heard anything on Fisher Price for a couple of years.  We have a Fisher
    Price and had to have a special plastic latch to reinforce the
    restraining straps, but that was @3 years ago.

    While the woman who watches my children was at WalMart a woman stopped
    her and told her that the stroller for the 4-in-1 Century car
    seat/stroller had a recall on the stroller part.  Something about the
    screws that hold it together.  Has anyone heard about this?
    
    /Karen

    I know that there was a recall on the GRACO convert-a-cradle swing a
    few years ago.  Has anyone heard anything about them since then?  I
    just received one as a gift and love it, but have heard many negative
    things referring back to the recall in 1992.  I assume that they have
    improved them since then?
    
    Thanks.
    
    Holly 
    

    I think the recall was made because the cradle part of the swing
    rocked the baby head to feet, instead of side by side...and there
    were problems with that (not sure what the problems were!).  The
    newer models rock the baby side to side...and I'm with you -
    I thought it was great!  We used it a bit when my daughter was
    a newborn.  I especially like the fact that the cradle/chair is
    easily detached and can be carried around the house....
    
    /Susan

Actually, there were recalls because the baby would slide to one end of the
cradle part and invisibly suffocate.

      Carol