Recalls this week: Toddler swings, toys

More than 500,000 toddler swings are being recalled because the seat can crack or break. Other recalled consumer products include toys with potentially dangerous battery components.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Toddler Swings
DETAILS: Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure pink toddler swings. The model number 615573 is molded on the back of the swing seat and there is a manufacturing date code stamp on the back of the seat. If the molded inner arrow of the date code stamp points to “10,” “11,” “12,” or “13,” it is included in the recall. In addition, swings with a date code stamp of “9” on the inner arrow combined with “43” or higher number stamped on the outer are included in this recall. They were sold at Walmart, Toys “R” Us and other stores nationwide and online at www.littletikes.com and other websites from November 2009 through May 2014.
WHY: The plastic seat can crack or break, posing a fall hazard.
FOR MORE: Call Little Tikes at 855-284-1903 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.littletikes.com.
Toys
DETAILS: Little Live Pets Lil Frog plastic toys. Little Live Pets Lil Frog has SKU: 28217 and Lil Frog Lily Pad has SKU: 28218 printed on the frog’s lower belly near its left thigh with a manufacture date code under it. The date code range is WS112016 to WS123216. The toy frogs were sold in pink, blue and green colors. They were sold at AAFES, Target, Toys “R” Us and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2016 through February 2017.
WHY: When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery’s cap can become a projectile and the battery’s chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.
FOR MORE: Call Moose Toys at 844-575-0340 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit www.moosetoys.com.
Chainsaws
DETAILS: STIHL MS 461 gas-powered chain saws and the MS 461 R chain saw with a wrap handle. The model number is on the model plate, located on the starter cover. The chain saws are gray and orange with “STIHL” on the engine cover. Recalled chain saws have a serial number between 173092800 and 181993952, under the front hand guard on the engine housing’s sprocket side. They were sold at authorized STIHL dealers nationwide from July 2012 through December 2016.
WHY: The fuel line can leak, posing fire and burn hazards.
FOR MORE: Call STIHL Inc. at 800-233-4729 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send email to stihlrecall@stihl.us or visit www.stihlusa.com and click on “Information” and then “Product Recalls” for more information.
Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps
DETAILS: Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHP) sold under the Bryant, Carrier and Fast brand names. Recalled units include those with original power cords and those that received a replacement power cord as part of the 2007 recall. The recalled units have capacities of 7,000, 9,000, 12,000 and 15,000 BTUs and plug into 208/230 volt, 20 amp outlets. The following brands and models are being recalled: Carrier models 52CE, 52CQ, 52PE, 52PQ, 52PC, 52ME, 53MQ; Bryant models 840, 841, and 842; and Fast models 840, 841, and 842. Model and serial numbers are located on the ratings/data plate on the right front of the unit, underneath the removable front panel. A complete list of the serial numbers involved in this recall is available by calling Carrier or at www.carrier.com. They were sold at HVAC dealers and factory-direct sales nationwide from January 2002 through December 2009.
WHY: The power cord plug can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
FOR MORE: Call Carrier at 800-761-8492 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.carrier.com and click on “Product Safety Recall” in the upper right corner for more information.
www.calphalon.com and click on “Customer Support” at the top of the page then “Recalls” for more information.