SAN ANTONIO – OXO of El Paso is recalling 25,000 Nest Booster Seats. The stitching on the restraint straps can come loose allowing the straps to separate from the seat.
The $55 plastic seats have been sold since April at Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Amazon.com and other specialty stores.
Parents are urged to stop using them and contact OXO at (800)545-4411 or through www.oxo.com for a free repair kit.
IKEA safety gates recalled
IKEA has recalled 58,000 safety gates after reports of children falling down stairs when the gate failed. The PATRULL KLAMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG gates are pressure mounted. The friction between the wall and the gate is insufficient to hold the gate in position, posing a fall hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Certain article numbers are included in the recall and can be found at www.cpsc.gov.
Consumers can return the gates for a full refund. IKEA can be contacted toll-free at 888-966-4532 or online at www.ikea-usa.com.
Viking recalls gas ranges
Viking Range is recalling 52,000 gas ranges because the oven can turn on by itself. The company has received 75 such reports, including seven reports of either burns or property damage.
Certain model and serial numbers are involved in the recall and can be found at www.cpsc.gov.
Consumers can contact Viking at (877)929-2581 or www.vikingrange.com for a free repair.
Crossbows recalled
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies is recalling 127,000 crossbows. Even after the safety is re-engaged, the crossbows can fire under certain circumstances if the trigger is pulled. No injuries have been reported.
The recall involves nine models sold under two brands, TenPoint and Wicked Ridge. For the models and serial numbers: www.cpsc.gov.
Sporting goods stores including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's and Dick's Sporting Goods sold the crossbows since January 2011.
Consumers should contact TenPoint at (800) 548-6837 or through www.tenpointcrossbows.com and www.wickedridgecrossbows.com . The websites also have more information about the recall.
Swivel stools recalled
Cost Plus World Market recalled 125,000 twist swivel stools because the weld joint that attaches the seat to the post can break.
The stools have a brown wood seat and four black metal legs.
Consumers can return the stool for a refund.