April, 2005

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation

The recall includes Suzuki 2005 model year Eiger and Vinson ATVs. Only Model LT-A400FK5 ATVs with ending VIN from 57104462 through 57105157, Model LT-F400FK5 ATVs with ending VIN from 57103131 through 57103730, and Model LT-A500FK5 ATVs with ending VIN from 57105616 through 57106276 are included in the recall. (Note: not all VINs within the above ranges are affected.) The VIN is stamped on the ATV frame and can be seen by looking between the left rear tire and fender. Read more.

Furniture (Children), Babies and Kids

The recalled children's folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a padded seat. They were sold in red, blue, yellow and green colors either individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and four chairs. Each chair is about 22-inches high, 10-inches wide, and about 11-inches deep. "IMPORTED BY: ATICO INTERNATIONAL USA, INC." is written on a label located underneath the seat of some of the chairs. Read more.

Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating), Gas Water Heaters, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Plumbing and Bath

Dual Unit Valve, model numbers 8, 8 TU, F-8 and F-8TU, Bell & Gossett part numbers: 110199, 110200, 110201, and 110202 with a manufacturing date code of E30 (May 2003) through M40 (December 2004). This includes the following specific date codes –E30, F30, G30, H30, J30, K30, L30, M30, A40, B40, C40, D40, E40, F40, J40, K40, L40, and M40. This recall applies strictly to product that has not been installed. Units already installed are not affected since the potential leak would appear at time of installation. The valves are used in residential heating systems, for filling hot water boilers and related piping systems after boiler installation or system servicing. Read more.

Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing, Clothing and Accessories

The multicolored bodysuits are 100 percent cotton and have a heat-sealed appliqué on the front. An appliqué is also attached to the side. The bodysuits were sold in newborn sizes (0 to 9 months) and infant sizes (12 to 24 months). "Okie Dokie" is sewn in the neckline and state "Made in China." Read more.

Fireplaces & Accessories, Gas-Burning Fireplaces, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

The recall involves all HEAT-N-GLO® Gem 36 and Gem 42 direct vent gas fireplaces. The model number is located on the rating plate inside the unit on the base pan in front of the gas control. The rating plate can be accessed by removing the lower grille on the fireplace. This recall also includes Gem 36 fireplaces that recently received a replacement burner assembly. Read more.

Televisions, Mounts, Guards & Antennas, Electronics, Televisions, TV and Video

The recalled 27-inch Sharp conventional tube televisions include models 27RS50, 27RS100 and CSR5027. The model number can be found on the label on the back of the television. Read more.

Furniture (Children), Babies and Kids

The Prima chair is a child's molded plastic chair made up of two plastic parts: the chair's seat and the base, which includes the chair legs. The Prima chair is sold in several seat heights – measuring between 8 and 13 inches from the top of the seat to the floor. The seat portion is 10.5 inches by 10 inches. The Prima chair comes in red, yellow, blue, green, teal, berry and purple with either black or same colored legs as the seat or navy seat with black legs. The model number does not appear on the chair. The Prima chair can be identified on the company's web site under Early Learning, model number 7101. Read more.

Candles & Candle Holders

These scented, flowerpot-shaped candles are about 2.5-inches high and have a sand coating. They were sold in two different four-piece sets. One set containing three candles of different shades of green and one ivory candle with code number KMS8428 and UPC number 7 50197 88428 9. The other set contains a blue, white, orange and cream colored candle with code number KMS8427 and UPC number 7 50197 88427 2. The code numbers and UPC can be found in the white box on the bottom of the packaging. Other writing on the packaging includes, "MARTH STEWART everyday" and "sunny meadow." Read more.

Pacifiers & Accessories, Toy Musical Instruments, Toy Trains, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies, Pacifiers and Teething Rings, Toys

The recall includes one type of pacifier (Light-up Pacifiers) and two types of toys (New Style Pianos and High Toys Choochoo Toy Trains). The Light-up Pacifier is a plastic pacifier, which also acts as a whistle. When a button on the pacifier's handle is pushed, the pacifier lights up with flashing LED lights. The New Style Piano is a battery operated musical piano, which measures about 6 inches across and comes in orange and blue colors. The High Toys Choochoo Toy Train is a battery operated train that measures about 8 inches across and 5 inches high. The main body of the train is light blue with red wheels, with tiny foam balls contained inside its pink smokestack. Read more.

Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing, Clothing and Accessories

The recalled overalls are pink corduroy with decorative snap fasteners at the waist and shoulder straps. The light pink overalls (style 435-092) have a floral embroidery design on the chest. The dark pink overalls (style 435-646) have a single patch pocket on the chest. "Carter's" is printed on a tag sewn into the back of the garment. Read more.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation

The recall includes 2004-2005 FourTrax Honda ATVs. The ATVs are red, olive, yellow or blue and have "Honda" written on the fuel tank. The following models are included in recall: Read more.

Vacuum Cleaners/Sweepers, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Home Cleaning Appliances and Equipment, Vacuum Cleaners

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic, upright vacuums with the brand name "Hoover" and words "Self Propelled" printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum. Read more.

Toy Miscellaneous, Babies and Kids, Fishing, Outdoors and Camping, Sports and Recreation

The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeon's SpongeBob Squarepants® are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.'s Dora the Explorer®; Disney's Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeon's Rocket Power®. "ZEBCO®" and "Floating Catch ‘Em Kit™" are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles. The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and "Rocket Power" is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall. Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13. Read more.

Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation, Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles

Model year 2005 PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. These 2005 model year ATVs have “Grizzly 125” written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either hunter green, steel blue, or Realtree Hardwoods® High Definition Camouflage. These 2005 model year off-road motorcycles have either “PW80” or “TT-R90” written on both sides of the bodywork. The off-road motorcycles are blue and white. Read more.

Crayons & Chalk, Toy Balls, Babies and Kids, Balls, Toys

My First Crayon-Ball™ consists of a round yellow plastic base with small red, blue, yellow, green, black, and brown crayon balls attached. My First Crayon-Ball™ Activity Set contains a round yellow plastic base with small red, blue, yellow, green, black, and brown crayon balls attached, as well as multiple scrolls of paper containing sketches meant for coloring. Read more.

Toy Musical Instruments, Audio and Radio, Electronics, Tape Recorders or Players

This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features. A microphone, with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. “Nu-tronix™” is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with children’s songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets. Read more.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation

Model year 2001-2004 Raptor YFM660R ATVs are involved in this recall. The 2001 to 2004 model year ATVs have “660R” written on both sides of the bodywork and “Raptor” written on both sides of the rear fender. The 2001 and 2002 ATVs are either blue and white or black and white; the 2003 ATVs are either blue and white, black and red, or black with blue flame graphics; and the 2004 ATVs are either blue and white or red and white. Read more.

Pacifiers & Accessories, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies, Pacifiers and Teething Rings

The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multicolored cord with a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors. A hole at the tip of the nipple is used as a blow hole for the whistle. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. "Flashing Pacifier" or "2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace" is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers. Read more.

Table Saws, Bench or Table Saws, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Tools and Hardware

The rip fence on these saws is made of silver extruded aluminum, is 31inches in length, and has an over-locking handle with a black die-cast aluminum head. They were included with Craftsman table saw model number 137.21830. Read more.

Chairs, Stools & Benches

The recalled director's chair is a folding chair with a solid natural-colored wood frame. They have cotton duck fabric seats and backs in navy, red, green and natural colors. The seats are padded and unpadded, and replacement padded seats were sold separately. The director's chair measures 34-inches-high, 24-inches-wide and 19-inches-deep with an 18-inch seat height. The replacement padded seats are navy red, green and natural canvas. The recalled director's chair includes models XS78 and VU67and the recalled replacement seat includes model XS79, which can be found on the label underneath the seat. Read more.

Kerosene/Propane/Wood Heaters, Gas or LP Heaters, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

DESA and Scheu portable propane infrared (tank top) heaters with the following model names and number are involved in this recall: All-Pro (SPC-15R & SPC-30R), Reddy Heater (HD15A & HD30A) and MASTER (TT15A & TT30A). Reddy, ALL-PRO and Master Heaters imported by DESA have serial numbers between 016,000,000 and 016,159,999. All-Pro heaters imported by Scheu have serial numbers beginning with a "C" or "D" prefix. The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on the heater. The designation "Made in China" is on the carton and warning label attached to the heater. This recall involves only heaters made in China with the serial numbers listed above and does not include those made in Mexico or in China with different serial numbers. The heaters made in Mexico have the same or similar model numbers, but show "Made in Mexico" on the carton and warning label and use the prefix "M" in the serial number. There have been no problems with the Mexican heaters and they are not to be returned. Read more.

Candles & Candle Holders

This alert is only for consumers who purchased Item Number 40491 (the item number is located on the side of the packaging below the logo), an eight pack of Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles, after October 26, 2004. The tea light candles are green and come in a plastic holder. Candles purchased prior to October 26, 2004 are not affected by this alert. Read more.

Outdoors and Camping, Sports and Recreation, Tree Stands (Hunting)

Hunter's View Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 5, 2005 Release #05-147 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 878-0440 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, Hunter's View Announce Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands Important Note: There is an update to this recall, which can be found by clicking here 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands Units: About 500,000 Manufacturer: Hunter's View, of Peoria, Ill. Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: These 2004 model year Fall Arrest Systems (harnesses) have model number 3333 and Model Year 2004 written on a white label attached to the harness or the tree strap. They were included with every Hunters View and every Comfort Zone brand tree stand sold under the following names and model numbers: Product Name Model Number Product Name Model Number Product Name Model Number Eagle ATC-4000 12' Buddy XL LS-425 Condor TC-500 Condor Lite ATC-5500 15' Cougar LS-500 Silver Condor TC-560 Silver Condor Lite ATC-5600 Cougar Magnum LS-508 Stealth TCD-500 Silver Hawk Lite ATC-6000 16' Whitetail LS-510 Hawk TCW-400 Trophy Hunter Lite ATCD-5600 16' Silver Puma LS-555 Wildcat TS-105 Silver Condor Lite ATCW-5600 16' Lynx LS-575 Bobcat TS-111 Wildcat CS Lite ATS-1050 15' Buddy Stand LSA-403 Mountain Cat TS-120 Panther Lite HVATS-2000 15' Buddy Stand LSD-402 Panther HVTS-200 Timber Cat Lite ATS-2150 15' Magnum Buddy Stand LSD-425 Razorback TS-350 Big Horn Ram Lite ATS-4100 15' Steel Ladder Stand LSD-500 Hunter TS-355 Silver Daddy ATS-4650 15' Deluxe Ladder Stand LSD-502 Silver Hunter TS-365 Monster Mag Lite ATSD-4100 15' Dual Season Hunter LSD-525 Bighorn Ram TS-400 Full Body Fall Arrest System FAS-3000 15' Condo LSD-602 Big Daddy TS-465 16' Black Bear LS-213 12' Buddy Stand LSW-400 Magnum TSD-102 12' Buddy Stand LS-400 Prairie Falcon TC-120 Razorback TSW-350 15' Buddy Stand LS-403 Hawk TC-400 Sold by: Hunting and sporting good stores nationwide beginning in January 2004 for between $100 and $300. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these harnesses immediately and contact Hunters View to receive a free replacement harness. Consumer Contact: Call Hunter's View at (888) 878-0440 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.huntersview.com Read more.