Remote Controlled Toy Race Cars

Equity Marketing is recalling 8” by 3” by 2” high, Remote Controlled  Race Cars that are black with the number 28  printed in red on the doors and roof and the Texaco logo printed on the  hood of the car. A black cordless remote control is sold with the cars and  reads in part " FORWARD," and  "REVERSE" in yellow print.  Participating  Texaco gas stations nationwide sold the cars under the "Need for Speed"  promotion, however, problems with the circuits are rendering some of the Remote  Controlled Race Cars inoperable. These cars can overheat and emit smoke and may pose a potential burn hazard. Call (888) 747-4355.

Galileo Weather Thermometers

Nantucket Distributing is recalling Galileo thermometers made of glass. The cylinder- shaped 17-inch high. Thermometers have floating  small glass spheres filled with various colors of liquid. Attached to  each sphere is a metal disk with different temperatures embossed on both  sides. The spheres float up and down within the cylinder to identify a  temperature based on their position within the cylinder. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Call (800) 876-9677.

Strollers

Infant "Gyms"

KB Toys is recalling Electronic Light N' Learn activity gyms. Five detachable hanging rattle toys have small round pegs at the top of the toys that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The Electronic Light N' Learn activity gym is a multi-colored toy that converts into three different toys, including a crib toy, a floor gym and a musical keyboard. The gyms' main console has five buttons with numbers that make music when pressed and automatically light up when the continuous song play option is selected. Five detachable rattles in the shape of a bear, snail, star, half-moon and horse hang from the bottom of the console. Call (800) 279-5066.

Infant Cushions

Battat Inc. is  recalling Soft Landing Beanbag  cushions. This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for  ParentsTM magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned since 1992 because they pose a  suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords,  which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards. The airplane-shaped cushions, measuring approximately 27 inches long by  21 inches wide, are covered in various solid-colored cloth panels, and  are filled with plastic foam pellets.  They have a "smiley face" on the  front with a propeller that spins and makes clicking sounds, and a plush  nose. Call (800) 247-6144 .

Baby Boy Bodysuits

Baking Sets

BRIO(r) Corp. is recalling baking set toys.  The sets include a hand mixer with a knob that can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.  The recalled baking sets have a model number of  either 31798 or 31795. Call (888) 274-6869.

Swings on Backyard Gym Sets

Hedstrom(r) Corp., and their subsidiary Backyard Products, are recalling to repair Star Cruiser(r) and Rocket Rider(r) swings on backyard gym sets. Screws that hold the swing together can fall out, causing the seat to fall to the ground, posing an injury risk to children.The recalled swings, which come with separate pieces for the seat and handle bars/leg rest, were sold with Hedstrom metal and wood gym sets, wood kits, and as accessories. The Star Cruiser has a one-piece seat, with a white plastic circle and the words, "Star Cruiser" and "Hedstrom" on the front of the handle bars/leg rest. A mesh backing, called a Safe-T TM Backrest, can be connected to back of the seat. The Rocket Rider is a 'see-saw' swing, with a white seat on which two children can sit back-to-back. The words, "Rocket Rider" are printed on the front of each of the two handle bars/leg rests.Call (800) 642- 9193 

Glue Guns

Sears Roebuck is recalling Craftsman glue guns which can overheat, presenting fire and burn hazards to consumers.  The recalled glue guns were sold in Sears Craftsman Instant-On Bonder Kits, and included glue sticks, a silicone mat, and a black plastic case. The glue gun is black with a red trigger, and bears the Craftsman logo on one side. The other side has a label which reads in part, "Craftsman Glue Gun 526.804420" and "Caution: Nozzle and Glue Can Cause Burns."  Call (800) 458-3486.

Boys' Vests

Saks Inc. is recalling boys' vests because the elastic toggle cord on the end of the zipper pulls can loosen and come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recalled vests are red nylon/blue fleece reversible zippered vests sold in toddler sizes 2T through 4T. They were sold under the URIT and Parisian Kids brands. The zipper pulls have black and white checkered elastic toggles on the ends. Return the vest to any Saks store for a refund.

Push'n Pop Toys

Raymond Geddes & Co. is recalling Tropical Fish and Rockin' Reptile Push'n Pop toys, which are also known as Zapper toys. The vinyl toys are about 2- to 3-inches long, and come in two different styles: a fish and lizard. When the toy is squeezed, the balloon tongue attached to its mouth inflates or rolls out. The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, which poses choking and aspiration hazards to young children. Call (800) 533-6273.

Giant Bicycle Forks

Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling carbon fiber Giant-brand bicycle front forks for 2001-model Giant TCR Team, TCR 0, TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 bicycles and framesets (an unassembled bicycle frame and fork) because the forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries . The recalled forks have a date code on the steerer tubes. Model Name Date Code: TRC Team and TCR 0 Giant Bicycles Year: 00, and Month: 8, 9, 10, or 11(on label on steerer tube) TCR 1, TCR 2 and OCR 1 Giant Begins with "0H," "0J," "0K" Bicycles and Framesets, and or "0L" (embossed on steerer tube) TCR 0 Giant Framesets.  Call (800) USGIANT (874-4268).

Candles

Trimmer/Mowers

Garden Way is recalling trimmers/mowers because the trimmer heads, which control the cutting cords, can split and detach, posing a serious injury risk to consumers. The recalled trimmers/mowers were sold under the TROY-BILT and GARDEN WAY BY TROY-BILT brand names. The recalled models are the 52063 and 52064 Troy-Bilt brand and the 52067 Garden Way by Troy-Bilt brand. Call (800) 282-8965. 

Water Rocket Toys