'Tiffany', 'Josephine' cribs

Babi Italia, a division of LaJobi Industries Inc. is recalling to replace crib drop-side rails for about 2,000 "Tiffany" and "Josephine" model cribs. The slats on the drop-side rails can come loose or detach. A child's head can get caught in the space left by loose or missing slats, presenting an entrapment hazard. In addition, children can fall through the slat opening.

The "Tiffany" and "Josephine" model cribs are made of solid natural wood with a chest of drawers attached to the footboard. The cribs can be converted into a toddler bed and an adult bed. The Tiffany cribs were manufactured from June through October 2001 and the Josephine cribs were manufactured from January through October 2001. The crib manufacture date code is located on the inside bottom of the headboard. The four middle numbers inside the eight-digit production number indicate the month and year of manufacture. Tiffany cribs with production date codes (four middle numbers) 0601, 0701, 0801, 0901 and 1001 and Josephine cribs with production date codes (four middle numbers) 0101, 0201, 0301, 0401, 0501, 0601, 0701, 0801, 0901, and 1001 are included in the recall.

Babies R Us sold the recalled cribs exclusively from July 2001 through January 2003 for about $500.

Consumers should contact LaJobi immediately to receive replacement drop-side rails. Consumers should contact LaJobi at 1-877-440-2224 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit its Web site at www.babiitalia.com.

Art supply sets

Creative Kids Inc. is recalling 1,400 Children's Art Supply Sets that contain mini-cutters with razor blades that pose a laceration hazard to young children.

The 87-piece art supply sets were sold Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky from August 2002 through March 2003 and come in solid wood grain boxes that contain crayons, markers, scissors, water and oil paints, brushes, etc. A label on the box reads "JUMBO ART CASE 87 pieces" and "Item No. 11519." They sold for $16.

Consumers should remove the mini-cutters from the set and return them to Creative Kids to get a free pack of colored paper clips. Creative Kids can be reached at 1-888-678-8697 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Pancake makers

Trivett Industries Inc. is recalling 590 Pancake Express Pancake Makers. The handles on the pancake makers are unable to withstand the heat of the device, causing the handle to fail to provide support because of melting or breaking.

These "Pancake Express" pancake makers are two-sided stove top skillets constructed of aluminum with black plastic handles. The product, labeled "Pancake Express" and "Made in China", was sold at Acme, Wal-Green's, Hy-Vee and Osco Drug stores nationwide from May 2002 through July 2002 for about $20.

Consumers should return the pancake maker to Trivett to receive a full refund, including the cost of postage. Contact Trivett at 1-800-433-4842 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Electric heaters

Weather Works Inc. is recalling 2,400 Weather Works Ventilaire Electric Heaters. The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.

The portable electric heater is beige, constructed of a plastic housing, and has the "Weather Works" logo printed on the front side of the fan. On the base of the unit is a sticker reading, "Model No. CH-601, AC 120V -- 60Hz, 1500 Watts, Made in China, 4H39." It was sold retail chain stores in Florida, such as The Andersons, Chase-Pitkin Home & Garden and Florida Hardware, from June 2002 through March 2003 for about $20.

Consumers should return the unit to the firm for a full refund plus cost of postage. The heater should be mailed to: 2340 NW 102nd Place, Miami, FL 33172. Contact Weather Works at 1-888-269-9247 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.