FOLDING STEP STOOL
Details: These measure 9 by 13 inches and were manufactured by Kennedy International. They are plastic and have a handle for carrying the stools when folded. “Kennedy Home Collection” is printed on a label on some of the stools. They were sold in the blue, green, gray, red, purple, pink, orange, turquoise, aqua, white, plum, orchid, emerald, sapphire, sangria, ocean, sage, fuchsia, lime and various color combinations — at HomeGoods, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and other retailers nationwide from January 2010 through January 2012 for between $8 and $12.
Why: The folding step stools can break or collapse unexpectedly when in use.
Incidents: Kennedy International is aware of at least 15 reports of incidents involving step stools cracking or breaking, including three reports of injuries to consumers using the stools. Injuries included two reports of back injuries and one report of a fractured leg.
How many: About 1.6 million in the United States and 64,000 in Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled step stools and contact Kennedy International to receive a full refund. Call toll-free at 855-270-8301 or at kennedy-intl.com.
KIDS LETTER JACKET
Details: “Class Club” brand children’s letterman jackets are made by Supreme Trading Limited of Philadelphia. The 100 percent polyester jackets were sold in navy with white sleeves in sizes 2 to 3, exclusively at Dillard’s stores nationwide and online at dillards.com between September 2011 and November 2011 for about $25. A patch on the upper, right chest of the jacket reads “28 F Football Athlete State Champs.”
Why: Snaps on the jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents: None reported
How many: About 320
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the jackets from children and return them to Dillard’s for a full refund. For additional information, contact Supreme Trading Limited at 866-466-3523
BIKE RACKS
Details: These carry the brand Salsa Minimalist, which is a wholly owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc. of Bloomington, Minn. The racks were sold at bicycle retail stores nationwide and through Internet retailers from January 2011 through March 2012 for about $80. They are made of tubular aluminum with a black or silver finish, and can be installed on either the front or rear of a bicycle. The recalled bicycle racks have steel mounting brackets, identified as straps, with a single hole in the center used to mount the strap to the bicycle fork. “Salsa” is printed on the side of the bicycle rack.
Why: The L-shaped mounting straps used to attach the bicycle rack to the front of the bicycle can break and cause the rack to fall while the bicycle is in use, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Incidents: Salsa Cycles has received two reports of bicycle racks breaking at the mounting straps, resulting in minor injuries from falls.
How many: About 1,100
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the recalled bicycle racks and contact an authorized Salsa dealer for inspection, re-mounting or refund. For additional information, call 877-725-7211.
COOKWARE
Details: Circulon 13-piece cookware set manufactured by Meyer Corp. U.S. of Vallejo, Calif. It is aluminum and stainless steel with rubber and stainless steel handles. In addition to the covered sauté pan, the sets include: 1-quart and 3-quart saucepans, a 4-quart saucepot, an 8-quart stockpot, 8.5-, 10- and 12-inch French skillets and four additional glass lids. This cookware was sold exclusively at Costco and online at Costco.com from about October 2011 through March 2012 for about $200.
Why: The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered sauté pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents: Meyer has received 65 reports of broken or shattered lids. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 4,600
Remedy: Stop using the 11-inch glass lid and contact Circulon customer service to receive a replacement lid: Call 800-326-3933 or visit .
BOYS HOODED FLANNEL SHIRTS
Details: O’Neill Pluto hooded flannel shirts sold at surfing specialty stores nationwide between September and December 2011. The boys long-sleeve shirts have a button front, a hood and two chest pockets. “O’NEILL” is printed on a label sewn inside the back neck. The shirts were sold in dark gray with horizontal black stripes, in child sizes small, medium, large and extra-large. These shirts were manufactured in India.
Why: Drawstrings in the neck can pose a strangulation hazard.
Incidents: None reported.
How many: About 600.
Remedy: Contact La Jolla Sport at 800-213-6444 or at shoponeillusa.com.
Compiled from Associated Press and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports
