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LANE / VIRGINIA MADE CEDAR CHESTS In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Lane Co., of Altavista, Va., is calling for a renewed search for "Lane" and "Virginia Maid" cedar chests to replace their locks. In 1996, following reports of six children suffocating inside the chests, Lane recalled 12 million chests with lids that automatically latch shut when closed. CPSC and Lane have since become aware of another suffocation death and two near fatalities to children who became trapped in the chests when the lids closed and automatically latched shut. All "Lane" and "Virginia Maid" brand cedar chests manufactured between 1912 and 1987 must have their locks replaced. The chests are often handed down through families, and it is likely that many are purchased second-hand at auctions and rummage/garage sales. Lane is providing new locks that will not automatically latch when shut, free of charge. These new locks will prevent entrapments and are easily installed by consumers. To prevent another tragedy, CPSC and Lane are urging consumers to check their "Lane" and "Virginia Maid" brand cedar chests. The brand name "Lane" or "Virginia Maid" is located inside the cedar chest. If the lid latches shut without depressing a button on the outside of the chest, the lock must be replaced. Contact Lane toll-free at (888) 856-8758 anytime to order the FREE replacement lock. Consumers should have the chest's serial and style numbers, which are branded on the outside bottom or outside back of the chest, when contacting Lane. If you would prefer not to install the lock yourself, The Master's Touch will install it FREE of charge if you bring your cedar chest and the new lock to our shop. Just make sure you call for an appointment first.

CPSC, LANE ANNOUNCE RECALL OF HIGH LEG RECLINER CHAIRS WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm listed below. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. To access color photos of recalled products, go to the Commission's Web site at www.cpsc.gov. Name of product: High Leg Recliners    Units: About 620,000 Manufacturer: Lane Furniture Industries, Inc., of Tupelo, MS Hazard: A mechanism in the footrest can create a pinch point that can cause injury if consumers open or recline the chair by reaching underneath the footrest. Incidents/Injuries: Lane has received 18 reports of incidents involving the subject chairs, including lacerations, cut fingernails and three reports of broken bones. Description: The recall includes three-position, high leg recliner chairs that have a five-digit style number beginning with 026 or 027 and a shipping date prior to May 2002. The style number and shipping date can be found on a small label located either underneath the footrest or under the chair itself. High leg recliner chairs measure 7 inches to 9 inches from the floor. Sold at: Furniture stores nationwide sold these recliners from December 1989 through April 2002 for between $500 and $1,200. Manufactured in: USA Remedy: Contact Lane Furniture Industries to receive a repair kit. Consumer Contact: Lane Furniture Industries at 1-800-467-9555 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

FORMBY'S PRODUCTS Sherwin-Williams Co. and Brockway Standard Inc. are recalling 3,000 cans of Formby's Conditioning Furniture Refinisher. The vapors can seep from the can posing a risk of fire and chemical injuries. One injury was reported after a can ignited at a retailer's distribution center. The product is used to refinish wood furniture and sold both individually and as part of Formby's Introduction to Refinishing Kit. The 32-ounce metal can reads "Formby's Furniture Workshop" and "Furniture Refinisher" in white lettering on a burgundy-and-green background. The product carries a code on the bottom written in black ink with one of the following lot number sequences: A961600, A961610, A961620, A961630, A967270 and A969330. Cans with blue ink codes are not subject to this recall. Discount department, hardware and hobby stores nationwide sold the refinisher from October 1999 through January 2000. The individual cans sold for about $13, and the kits for about $16 each. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately, place it in a well-ventilated area and call 1-800-523-9299 for instructions on how to return the refinisher for replacement or a refund.

IS YOUR USED BABY CRIB SAFE? Before you put your baby to sleep in a used crib, check to be sure it's safe. A safe crib has: A firm, tight-fitting mattress. No loose, missing, or broken hardware or slats. No more than 2 3/8" between the slats (about the width of a soda can). No corner posts over 1/16" high. No cutout designs in the headboard or footboard. If your used crib isn't safe, don't use it. DESTROY IT. IT COULD SAVE YOUR BABY'S LIFE! For more information, contact: U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20207 TOLL-FREE HOTLINE 1-800-638-2772

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