Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure

For Immediate Release
June 2, 2009

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 460-2922
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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: Bugaboo Bee Strollers

Units: About 22,500

Distributor: Bugaboo North America Inc., of Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Manufacturer: Bugaboo Design & Sales, B.V., of the Netherlands

Hazard: One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. This can pose a risk of injury to the child occupant.

Incidents/Injuries: Bugaboo has received 121 reports of the stroller’s brakes failing. No injuries have been reported.

Description: Bugaboo Bee strollers have item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat. The strollers were sold in blue, dark khaki, pink, red, yellow, and black. “bugaboo® bee” is printed on the left side of the seat. Sold at: Juvenile product retailers nationwide and on various Web sites from August 2007 through April 2009 for about $530.

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit. To order the bracket kit, go to www.bugaboo.com and fill in the special order form or contact Bugaboo customer service.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bugaboo at (800) 460-2922 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm’s Web site at http://www.bugaboo.com/extra/service/bee_brake/index.php?lang=en_UK, or email the firm at bugaboobee-service@bugaboo.com.

Safety Recall: Alpargatas Flip Flops with Decorative Coating

Children's flip flops recalled by Alpargatas due to failure to comply with lead in paint standard.

To receive a replacement pair of flip flops, call Alpargatas USA toll free at (888) 289-5306 or contact their website at www.havaianasus.com.

Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Shoes Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

For Immediate Release
March 17, 2009

Nordstrom Recall Hotline: (800) 804-0806
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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: Nordstrom Girls' Shoes

Units: About 31,000

Importer: Nordstrom, of Seattle, Washington.

Hazard: Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. "Clarice-Fab" are bone-colored flats with a bow. "Eva-Fab" are bone-colored T-strap sandals. "Fern-Fab" are ankle-strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. "Lilly-Fab" are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. "Rita-Fab" are ankle-strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. "Vivi-Fab" are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot. The shoes were sold in girls' sizes 10 through big kids 7. All shoes have "NORDSTROM" embossed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.

Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom stores nationwide and Nordstrom.com from September 2006 through February 2009 for between about $35 and $45.

Manufactured in: China.

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or e-mail Nordstrom at contact@nordstrom.com.

Harajuku Lovers 'Ready Steady Love' Girls' Hoody

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Jerry Leigh Apparel is recalling two styles of its Harajuku Lovers sweatshirts. The sweatshirts are being recalled because they have non-functional strings sewn into the hood, which pose a potential strangulation hazard.

The following styles are included in the recall:

#SJ1470S0185AZ (retail price of $78)
Big Girls’ sizes: 8, 10, 12, 14

#SJ1470S0185A (retail price of $74)
Little Girls’ sizes: 4, 6

The sweatshirts were sold in the Kids' Wear department at Nordstrom stores and online from August 2008 through September 2008. The sweatshirts came in white with a black and yellow cartoon pattern.

We ask that you take the recalled sweatshirts away from children and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or in exchange for a similar item.

For more information, please call Nordstrom at 1-800-804-0806, 7am to 1am Eastern, 7 days a week, or e-mail contact@nordstrom.com. For more information about the garment, you can also contact Jerry Leigh Apparel at 877-800-0824, ext. 122.

Infant Garments Recalled by Rashti & Rashti
Due to Choking Hazard

For Immediate Release
July 1, 2008

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 594-3730

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC’s Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of Product: Taggies™ Sleep’n Play Infant Garments
Units: About 6,200
Importer: Rashti & Rashti, of New York, N.Y.
Hazard: The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Description:  The recall involves three Taggies™ Sleep 'n Play style infant garments sold in purple, blue and white or turquoise with style number listed in chart. The infant garments are one-piece footed coveralls with snaps down the front. These garments were sold in sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, and 6-9 months. RN #27829 is printed on the care label sewn into the garment. Style numbers are printed on the hangtag of the garments.

Sold at:  Nordstrom, and other specialty stores and internet retailers nationwide from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these garments away from children and contact Rashti & Rashti to receive a refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rashti & Rashti at (888) 594-3730 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.rashtiandrashti.com.

Product Recall: It's My Binky Personalized Pacifiers

For Immediate Release
July 22, 2008
Release #08-336
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 689-9444
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

It's My Binky Recalls Personalized Pacifiers Due to Choking 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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of Product: It's My Binky's Personalized Pacifiers
Units: About 115,000
Importer: It’s My Binky, of Henderson, Nevada.
Hazard: The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.
Incidents/Injuries: It’s My Binky has received two reports of the pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Description:  The recalled pacifiers have “Japlo” imprinted on the front of the pacifier shield at the bottom, center. The pacifiers were sold in blue, white and pink with various words or designs printed on the button of the pacifier. Examples of text and symbols printed on recalled Japlo pacifiers include but are not limited to the following:

Sold at:  Nordstrom and baby boutique retail stores nationwide and online at www.itsmybinky.com from February 2006 through June 2008 for between $5 and $6.
Manufactured in: Malaysia
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these pacifiers away from children and return them to the store where purchased or contact the firm if purchased online to receive a free replacement pacifier.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact It’s My Binky toll-free at (888) 689-9444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PT; visit the firm’s website at www.itsmybinky.com or e-mail Danielle Riiber at Danielle@itsmybinky.com.

Nordstrom Recalls Girls' Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 23, 2008
Alert #08-311

Nordstrom, Inc.: (800) 804-0806
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Nordstrom Cadence-Lea and Trio-Lea Girl's Sandals

Units: About 1,500     Retailer: Nordstrom, Inc. of Seattle, Wash

Manufacturer: Meyeworld, of Hicksville, N.Y.

Hazard: The flower embellishments on the sandals can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled girl's sandals are leather with attached leather flowers and were sold under the "Cadence-Lea" and "Trio-Lea" names. "Cadence-Lea" sandals are white, light green or silver. "Trio-Lea" sandals are white or silver. They were sold in girls' sizes 5 through 12. Nordstrom is printed on the sandals.

Sold exclusively at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from March 2008 through May 2008 for about $30.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled sandals away from children immediately and return the sandals to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nordstrom at 1-800-804-0806, between 7am and 1am Eastern, 7 days a week, or e-mail contact@nordstrom.com.

Product Recall: Micros Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts

URGENT GEAR MICROS BOYS' HOODED SWEATSHIRTS
NO INJURIES REPORTED

Urgent Gear, Inc. is asking customers who purchased any of the Micros boys' 100% cotton hooded sweatshirts from November 2007 to December 2007 to repair them by removing the drawstring. The hoodies came in black with a peace sign patch and an "MCC Micros" patch on the chest in silver with a silver stitched design on the front and in gray with skulls on the front, in boys' sizes SML to XL. Nordstrom has removed the drawstrings of its remaining stock and will continue to sell the sweatshirts. If your sweatshirt does not have a drawstring in the hood, it is not subject to this repair and can be used without further action taken.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued voluntary guidelines recommending against the use of drawstrings in hooded children's upper outerwear, which can lead to strangulation or other injuries. This recall/repair is being conducted voluntarily to prevent the possibility of injury.

Parents should immediately stop their children from using the hoody until the drawstring has been pulled out. Those who wish to return or exchange the hoody should take it to their nearest Nordstrom store.

Please contact Urgent Gear with any questions at www.urgentgear.com or call collect 213.741.9926 ext. 247 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Monday through Friday.

Product Recall: Peachie Keen Reversible Fleece Zip Hoody

PEACHIE KEEN REVERSIBLE FLEECE ZIP HOODIES
NO INJURIES REPORTED

Seventy Two, Inc. is asking costumers who purchased any of the Bonafide Love brand reversible fleece zip hoodies from November 1, 2007, to December 10, 2007, to repair them by removing the drawstring. The hoodies came in a cement-colored robot pattern and a sage-colored hearts-and-stars pattern in girls' sizes S to XL. Nordstrom has removed the drawstrings of its remaining stock and will continue to sell both sweatshirts. If your sweatshirt does not have a drawstring in the hood, it is not subject to this repair and can be used without further action taken.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued voluntary guidelines recommending against the use of drawstrings in hooded children's upper outerwear, which can lead to strangulation or other injuries. This recall/repair is being conducted voluntarily to prevent the possibility of injury.

Parents should immediately stop their children from using the hoody until the drawstring has been pulled out. Those who wish to return or exchange the hoody should take it to their nearest Nordstrom store.

Please call Seventy Two, Inc. collect with any questions at (626) 330-8027 ext. 170.

Nordstrom Recalls Taper and Votive Candles Due to Fire Hazard

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 2008

Nordstrom, Inc.: (800) 804-0806
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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.

Name of Product: Nordstrom At Home Taper and Votive Candles

Units: About 2,500

Importer: Nordstrom, Inc., Seattle, WA

Manufactured in: Taiwan

Hazard: The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. One instance of property damage was reported but no injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves Nordstrom At Home 10-inch taper candles and Nordstrom At Home votive candles. The taper candles were sold under style numbers NR-07059G and NR-07059S. The votive candles were sold under style numbers NR-07001G and NR-07001S. The candles came in silver and gold and were sold in a box of six. The style number can be found on a sticker on the bottom of the packaging.

Sold at: Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $18 for the taper candles and about $12 for the votive candles.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nordstrom at 1-800-804-0806, between 7am and 1am Eastern, 7 days a week, or e-mail contact@nordstrom.com.

CLARISONIC® Voluntary Safety Recall

CLARISONIC® is implementing a voluntary safety recall of the Skin Care Brush due to the fact that the CLARISONIC® Skin Care Brush can overheat and there is a potential for injury or even catching fire. It is an issue of electronic safety, not an issue of effect on the skin.

All Pink CLARISONIC® brushes and brushes in boxes marked "New Design Advanced Engineering" are new products that include advanced safety features and are not included in this recall.

If you purchased the CLARISONIC® Skin Care Brush from Nordstrom between March 2006 and July 2007, you may exchange it for a new one or a full refund, online or at any Nordstrom store.

If you have any questions, please contact CLARISONIC® at toll-free 1-866-378-7360 or visit their website at clarisonic.com/recall.

CPSC and Nordstrom, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids' Sandals

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.

Name of Product: Calypso sandals

Units: 12,175

Importer: Nordstrom, Inc. Seattle, WA

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: The jewel decorations may come off, posing a small parts hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The sandal comes in Little Girls and Toddler sizes. It is tan and white with gold straps. There is an embossed "NORDSTROM" and flower pattern on the upper sole. Also, there are three metal decorative flowers above the toe slip that have colored jewels. Toddler sizes come with an ankle strap.

Sold: Online and in store February 2007 for $26.95.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately return the recalled item to Nordstrom.com or any Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nordstrom at 1-800-804-0806, between 7am and 1am Eastern, 7 days a week, or e-mail contact@nordstrom.com.

CPSC and Nordstrom, Inc. Announce Recall of Kids' Pine Peak Blues Jackets

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.

Name of Product: Pine Peak Blues Children's Jackets

Units: About 1,900

Importer: Nordstrom, Inc. Seattle, WA

Manufactured in: China

Hazard: The zipper pull can detach from the jacket's zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Nordstrom has received one report of the zipper pull detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recalled jackets were sold in Infant, Toddler and Youth sizes. They are navy colored and long sleeved. They have a zipper front with the flag of England embroidered on the left shoulder and an "England" patch on the left chest. There are two zipper front pockets in addition to the zipper front. "Pine Peak Blues" is printed on a label inside the jacket.

Sold: Nordstrom stores from November 2006 through April 2007 for about $35.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and return it to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nordstrom at 1-800-804-0806, between 7am and 1am Eastern, 7 days a week, or e-mail contact@nordstrom.com.