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Product recalls: Hooded jackets, glue guns, magnetic toys
Friday, February 01, 2008
Girls' hooded jackets

AJBlue LLC is recalling about 14,000 girls' hooded jackets. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.

The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket and were sold with matching velour pants. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6 and 6X, and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.

Marshalls Stores sold the jackets from August through November for about $15.

Consumers should remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood or return it for a refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.

For more information, call Apollo Jeans collect at 1-212-398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.



Mini glue guns

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling about 253,000 Crafters Square hot melt mini glue guns. The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards to consumers.

The glue guns dispense hot glue and are intended for craft projects. The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is about 41\u20442 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 is located on the guns' packaging.

Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks, Only One $1, and Deal$ stores sold the item from February 2007 through August 2007 for about $1.

Consumers should return the glue guns to the store where purchased for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at 1-800-876-8077 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollartree.com.



Magnetic toys

Battat Inc. is recalling about 125,000 Magnabild magnetic building systems. Small magnets inside the building pieces can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

This recall involves the 293-piece (item number BB1502H) and the 180-piece (item number BB1431H) Magnabild magnetic building system sets. Both sets come in rotating display cases that contain 1-inch and 4-inch rods with magnets, curved 1-inch rods, triangle and square pieces with magnets, square-shaped plastic building pieces, triangles and five-sided pieces and metal balls. The pieces come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces, except the 4-inch flexible rods, have the word "Magnabild" in raised lettering on them. The item number is found on a hang tag attached to the set. The product is designed for children older than three years.

The items were sold by retailers and online from 2005 through 2007 for between $30 and $40.

Consumers should contact Battat to receive a prepaid mailer to return the toy and to receive a free replacement product.

For additional information, contact Battat at 1-800-247-6144 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.battatco.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov
First published on February 1, 2008 at 12:00 am