| ■ Easy-Bake Child Ovens Recalled for Injury Hazard | 2007.07.23 |
| Hasbro is recalling Easy-Bake ovens because children may get their fingers caught in the product, putting them at risk of being burned, CBS News reported Thursday. About 1 million toy ovens are affected in the second recall of the product in less than a year. Retrofit kits designed to eliminate the hazards, first announced in February, are involved in the new recall, the network said. The affected model number is 65805. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has 249 reports of children getting their hands or fingers caught in the oven's opening, including 77 cases of burns, CBS said. One 5-year-old child was so badly burned that her finger was partially amputated. The product was sold at retailers including Toys 'R' Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys, and others from May 2006 through July 2007 for about $25. Ovens sold before May 2006 aren't included in the recall. |