CPSC2013-10-31
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines Recalled by LaRose Industries Due to Risk of Mouth Injury
LaRose Industries LLC, of Randolph, N.J.
Hazard
A brass rivet can fall out of the sno-cone machine's ice-shaving cylinder and into a sno-cone, posing a risk of injury to the mouth or the teeth.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled sno-cone machines immediately and contact LaRose Industries for a free repair kit, which includes a new ice shaving cylinder. Do not return the recalled sno-cone machines to the store where purchased.
Sold at
Barnes and Noble, Target and Toys R Us stores nationwide and online at www.amazon.com from September 2012 through July 2013 for about $15.
Affected count
About 102,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 64 reports of brass rivets falling out of the sno-cone machine's ice-shaving cylinder. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Snoopy Sno-Cone Machines
Consumer contact
LaRose Industries toll-free at (855) 345-4693 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email recall@laroseindustries.com or online at www.laroseindustries.com which takes consumers to the Cra-Z-Art website and click on the Recall tab more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Snoopy-Sno-Cone-Machines-Recalled-by-LaRose-IndustriesDon't want to check this manually?
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