PLASTIC CARBONATED BEVERAGE BOTTLES
Details: Twist’n Sparkle Home Beverage Carbonation System plastic bottles were sold in the Starter Set (model number 1005 or 1006) with one or two reusable bottles. The model numbers are printed on the bottom of the box. The recalled plastic bottles are available in one size and two colors of caps/bottoms, white or gray. This product was sold at Williams-Sonoma, QVC and other national retailers and websites from June 2010 to March 2012 for approximately $50 for the Starter Set and $30 for the Bottle Set. It is imported by iSi North America Inc., of Fairfield N.J.
Why: The plastic bottles can explode under pressure, expelling plastic parts, resulting in an injury hazard to anyone nearby.
Incidents: iSi North America is aware of nine incidents involving exploding plastic bottles including three in which consumers received cuts to various parts of their upper body.
How many: About 162,700
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and either contact iSi — by calling 800-645-3595 or visiting — or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the product for a refund or store credit. For products purchased online, contact the online retailers for instructions on how to ship the returns and receive a refund or credit. Note that the US Postal Service does not accept CO2 gas chargers for shipment by mail.
KIDS’ ANIMATED LAMPS
Details: Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari Lamps feature rotating films with marine or safari scenes. The words “Discovery Kids” are printed on the front top-left corner of the product. The recalled products have both an 11-digit batch number that begins with either 584894 or 10128 and a model number of 1628626, 1642433, 1641522, 1641523, 1645729, or 1645853. Batch numbers can be found imprinted in the plastic underneath the lamps and on the bottom of the packaging. Model numbers can be found on stickers placed underneath the lamps and on the bottom of the packaging near the barcode.
The lamps were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Bonton, JCPenney, Kohls, Office Max and Toys “R” Us stores nationwide as well as the online retailers Amazon, Ideeli, JCPenney, Kohls, Macy’s and Overstock, from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $10 and $20.
Why: The placement of internal wires near the circuit board can cause electrical short-circuiting and sparking, posing a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents: The product importer, Innovage LLC of Foothill Ranch, Calif., has received 11 reports of short circuiting. This includes three reports of lamps catching fire, which led to property damage. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 300,000
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Innovage for instructions on how to obtain a full refund: Call 888-232-1535, visit the company website at or , or send an e-mail to info@lamprecall.org.
BATH PETALS CANDLES
Details: Bath Petals brand candles are 7.5-ounce soy candles sold in four colors and scents: Australian Eucalyptus, California Rose Garden, French Alpine and Thai Lemongrass Ginger. “Bath petals” and the scent name are printed on the glass candle holder. These were sold at TJ Maxx and Marshalls in the U.S. from February 2012 through April 2012, and at Homesense, Winners and Marshalls in Canada in April 2012, for about $10. They are imported by Bath Petals Inc. of Gardena, Calif.
Why: The candle can burn with a high flame, causing excessive heat. This poses a fire hazard. The heat and flame also can cause the glass candle holder to shatter. This poses a laceration hazard.
Incidents: Bath Petals has received one report of a candle burning with a high flame and shattering the glass holder. No injuries or property damage were reported.
How many: About 1,600 in the United States and 1,200 in Canada
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Bath Petals for a full refund by calling 855-772-7258 or visiting the company website at .
