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Product Recalls: Tomato planters, swing sets and more
Friday, June 13, 2008
QVC has recalled about 82,000 tomato planters.
Tomato planters

QVC is recalling about 82,000 Topsy-Turvy deluxe tomato planters with stand. The legs on the bottom of the planter can detach when the planter is moved or becomes unbalanced. This could cause the planter to fall and injure bystanders.

The Topsy-Turvy deluxe tomato planter with stand (item numbers M16702 and M17499) is an upright planter used for growing tomatoes, peppers or cucumbers. The planter consists of a 16-inch by 15-inch bag that holds up to 30 pounds of soil and is attached to the top of a 6-foot tall adjustable pole. Three legs are inserted into the pole to form a 36-inch wide base.

The item was sold on QVC's televised shopping programs and its Web site, and in QVC's Studio, employee and retail stores from March through April for about $30.

Consumers who purchased the planter through a QVC television program or QVC.com were mailed instructions on obtaining a refund. Consumers who have not received instructions should contact QVC. Consumers who purchased the planter at a QVC store should return the planter to any QVC store to receive a refund.

For more information, contact QVC at 1-800-367-9444 from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET any day.



Swing sets

Backyard Leisure LLC is recalling about 11,000 Adventure play sets and Create N Adventure wooden play sets. Hangers holding the chains for the gliders can break, causing a child to fall and suffer injuries.

The swing sets are made of wood and feature various types of gliders, slides and swings. The recalled models include: Adventure play sets Pathfinder 65008 and Conqueror 65208; and Create N Adventure wooden play sets Cedar Ridge 30008 and Windsor 30108.

"Adventure Play Set" or "Create N Adventure," and "Pittsburg, KS 66762" is printed on a plaque in the middle of the swing sets' upper beam. The name and model number are printed on the manufacturer's instructions that come with the play set.

The items were sold in Wal-Mart stores and on Wal-Mart.com under the Adventure Playsets brand, and in Toys R Us stores under the Create N Adventure brand from January through May for between $400 and $1,500.

Consumers should immediately remove the gliders from the swing sets and contact Backyard Leisure to receive free replacement glider hangers and repair instructions.

For more information, contact Backyard Leisure at 1-866-546-7902 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.adventureplaysets.com, or e-mail the firm at custservice@adventureplayets.com.



Boys' pajama sets

The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. is recalling about 28,000 camouflage pajama sets. The screen print on the shirt contains excess levels of lead.

This recall involves long- and short-sleeved pajama sets. The sets have a blue shirt with a red screen print that reads "Athletics 90" and coordinating camouflage pants. The pajama sets were sold in boys' sizes XXS (2/3) to XL (14).

The pajama sets were sold in The Children's Place stores and at www.childrensplace.com from December 2006 to January 2008 for between $15 and $17.

Consumers should return the item to any Children's Place store for a refund.

For additional information, contact The Children's Place at 1-877- 752-2387 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.childrensplace.com. Consumers also can e-mail the firm at customerservice@childrensplace.com.



Shag rugs

Crate and Barrel is recalling about 5,100 "Remy" shag rugs. The large rugs fail to meet federal standards for flammability and could ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The small rugs fail to meet federal labeling requirements. "

This recall involves the "Remy" shag rugs with stockkeeping unit numbers (SKU) listed below. The rugs are made of cotton jersey. The large rugs measure 5 feet by 8 feet and 2.5 feet by 7 feet. The small rugs measure 5 feet round, 2 feet by 3 feet, and 4 feet by 6 feet. "Remy" and the SKU number can be found on the back of the product label.

The large rugs include 0303-550 red 5 by 8, 0304-301 red 2.5 by 7, 0245-860 white 5 by 8, and 0301-868 white 2.5 by 7. The small rugs include 0303-224 red 4 by 6, 0302-295 red 2 by 3, 0245-852 white 4 by 6, 0245-801 white 2 by 3, and 481750 white 5 feet round.

The rugs were sold in Crate and Barrel retail stores, through its online retailer, and through its catalog from January 2007 through April 2008 for between $50 and $300.

Consumers with large rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to arrange pick up of their rugs and obtain a refund. Consumers with small rugs should contact Crate and Barrel to obtain a new label including warning information or a full refund.

For more information, contact Crate and Barrel at 1-800-451-8217 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crateandbarrel.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov.
First published on June 13, 2008 at 12:00 am
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