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Old 09-04-2005, 08:43 AM
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Icon4 FYI ~ 2 Recalls

Atico International USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Arm
Band Pool Floats Sold at CVS Stores

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: Surf Club(tm) Arm Bands

Units: About 480,000 pairs

Agent: Atico International USA, Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Importer: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., of Woonsocket, R.I.

Hazard: The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to
deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Atico International has received two reports of the
seams of inflatable arm bands tearing during use. No injuries have been
reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of
injuries.

Description: The recalled plastic inflatable arm band pool floats are
bright orange on the outside and white on the inside with an inflation
valve on each side. They are imprinted with a "Surf Club" logo,
"CVS/pharmacy," and "Caution: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not
leave child unattended while in use." When inflated, the arm bands
measure about 8-inches long by 6-inches wide.

Sold at: CVS stores nationwide from April 2003 through August 2005 for
about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Parents should immediately stop their children from using the
recalled arm band pool floats and return them to CVS for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers with questions should call Atico toll-free
at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or
visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com

To view this recall online, please visit our website at:
https://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05257.html

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Announce Recall of Bicycles Sold at Toys "R" Us

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: Harley-Davidson 16-inch BMX Bicycles

Units: About 25,000

Distributor: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc., of Islandia, N.Y.

Hazard: The fork that holds the front wheel can separate at the weld,
causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

Incidents/Injuries: World Wide Cycle Supply Inc. has received 15 reports
of fork welds breaking on these bicycles. There have been reports of six
riders suffering injuries including injuries to the face, hands and
mouth such as bruises, lacerations and lost teeth.

Description: The bicycle has a yellow and red painted flame pattern with
a yellow fork and a sticker containing the words "Harley-Davidson" on
the fork leg. Only bicycles with the following serial numbers are being
recalled:

02F0026155 through 02F0032454
03A0007772 through 03A0013271
03A0018849 through 03A0027348
03B0004011 through 03B0007460
03C0019597 through 03C0023496
03D0006431 through 03D0008030
03E0022835 through 03E0023134
03F0027500 through 03F0031059
03F0037194 through 03F0040493
03F0026276 through 03F0033275
03F0040194 through 03F0045493

The serial number can be found on the bottom bracket shell, which is
located underneath the pedals and can be viewed by turning the bicycle
upside down.

Sold at: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005
for about $80.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop riding the bicycle immediately and return
it to a Toys "R" Us store for store credit in the amount of the purchase
price.

Consumer Contact: Call World Wide Cycle Supply at (800) 944-9951 between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Toys R Us
Web site at www.toysrus.com These bicycles were sold through a licensing
arrangement with Harley-Davidson and were not manufactured by
Harley-Davidson. Consumers should not contact Harley-Davidson.
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