Recall of Humidifiers for Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Warm Mist CareFree Humidifier
Units: About 29,000
Manufacturer: Hunter Fan Co., of Memphis, Tenn.
Hazard: Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit’s electrical compartment posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Hunter has received four reports of incidents involving the humidifier, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
Description and Models: The recalled humidifiers are white or black plastic with blue or green tinted water tanks. “Hunter” and “NiteGlo” are printed on the humidifier. The model numbers and tank size included in this recall are listed below. The model number is located on a white label on the bottom of the humidifier.
Model Size
Description
35201 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a blue
tinted water tank
35202 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a blue
tinted water tank
35203 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a green
tinted water tank
35207 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon
White plastic with a blue
tinted water tank
35253 CareFree(r) Humidifier Warm Mist 2.0 Gallon
Black plastic with a blue
tinted water tank
Sold at: Lowe’s, Linens N Things, discount stores, and hardware stores nationwide, as well as catalogs and on various Web sites, from September 2005 through February 2006 for between $50 and $65.
Manufactured In: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled humidifiers and unplug them immediately. Contact Hunter Fan Co. to receive a free replacement part.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Hunter Fan Co. toll-free at (866) 818-7609 anytime, or log onto the firm’s Web site at www.hunterfan.com
To view this release online, please go to our web site at: cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06215.html
5 Tips for Raising Great Kids
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1. Be loving and sensitive to your baby’s needs
Studies show that babies who receive careful, thoughtful care (holding, rocking, talking and smiling) grow up to be very strong in difficult situations. They are often eager to learn, get along well with other kids, and have better grades in school than the kids that are less attached to their parents.
2. Talk, read, and sing for your baby
Good communication with your baby will create a great start for effective learning later in life. Talk and sing about every day happenings, read short stories from illustrated books, and allow him to participate in the story telling by asking questions, pointing to illustrations, and even creating a new ending once in a while.
3. Encourage play time
While many of us see learning as an accumulation of facts, kids learn by playing. Play time helps kids to develop their curiosity, their vocabulary, and the ability to solve problems. If kids are not interested in certain games or toys, don’t push them to play with those: sooner or later, they’ll develop an interest on their own, and they’ll be happy to discover the new toy. Just make sure you provide ample opportunity for play time, and don’t hesitate to get on the floor and play along.
4. Use discipline as a learning opportunity
It’s normal for kids to test the rules and act impulsively sometimes. But parents need to establish rules that help to educate their children instead of punishing them. For example, instead of saying “You shouldn’t whine in the store”, you can say: “You are so cute when you smile!” Big difference and a great lesson! It’s so easy to be negative, but if you make an effort it will pay huge dividends later, when your kids grow up.
5. Choose quality daycare for your kids, and be involved
Studies show that quality daycare services, as well as an early learning program help the kid’s ability to integrate well when it’s time for school. Once you found the right daycare for your little one, make sure you stay involved: show up unexpectedly, volunteer to help when you can, and ask for reports on your kid’s progress.
These are just a few ways you can help your kids grow to be the best they can be. And remember to be a kid yourself once in a while: makes for a better parent, and a great parent-child relationship.
Go have fun with your kids today!
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Recall of Felt Mountain Bicycles
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Felt Mountain Bicycles
Units: About 700
Importer: Felt Bicycles, of Lake Forest, Calif.
Manufacturer: Kinesis, Taiwan.
Hazard: The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
Incidents/Injuries: Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.
Description: This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.
Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Felt Bicycles at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.feltracing.com
To view this recall online, please visit our website at: cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml06/06206.html
