October, 2005

October 27, 2005

Toy Ride-on, Babies and Kids, Riding Toys, Toys

Dorel Juvenile Group USA Recall to Repair Battery-Powered Ride-On Vehicles

The recalled battery-powered ride-on vehicles include the Pink Corvette®, Torch Red Corvette®, Yellow Race Car Corvette®, Red Electroplate Corvette®, Fire Engine, and Batmobile® with the model numbers listed in the chart below. They were sold under the brands Safety 1st and Kid Trax by Safety 1st. The ride-on vehicles were manufactured between January 2004 and August 2005. The manufacture date is located on the underside of the unit and is molded into the plastic body as shown below. The circle on left displays the month of manufacture, the circle on the right displays the year of manufacture. The model numbers are located on the underside of the vehicles near the date code. Read more.


October 25, 2005

Carpets/Rugs, Area Rugs or Carpets, Flooring, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Recall of Shag Leather Rugs

The recall includes only beige and champagne leather shag rugs with Hellenic's name on the label. Large sizes include 5-feet by 8-feet and 8-feet by 11-feet and small-size rugs include 3-feet 5-inches by 5-feet 5-inches, 2-feet by 3-feet and 2-feet by 8-feet. A label on the rugs reads, "Hellenic Rug Imports, Inc." Read more.


October 25, 2005

Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation

Delta Cycle Corp. Recall of Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks

This recall involves Picasso bike racks with a collapsible shelf. The bike rack can be mounted on the wall and has slots to support two bicycles. The metal rack has the Delta logo and name printed on the front of the rack. Read more.


October 20, 2005

Holiday Items (except lights)

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees

These battery-operated Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees have the item number 233010. The tree is about 18-inches high and 8-inches wide with three tiers of bells and a lighted star at the top. Each tree has "Made in China" embossed on the bottom. The trees use eight "AA" 1.5-volt batteries. Read more.


October 20, 2005

Audio/Video Systems & Accessories, Electronics, Remote Control (Not Remotes For Toys), TV and Video

Dana Innovations Recall of Amplified Volume Controls

Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and "aVc" (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control. They have the following model numbers: Read more.


October 19, 2005

Air Conditioners, Furnaces, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

International Comfort Products LLC Recall to Repair "Packaged Gas Electric" Heating and Cooling Units, or "Gas-Packs"

The recall involves certain limited "Gas-Packs" sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Heil, Keeprite, Kenmore, ICP Commercial, and Tempstar. The affected units were manufactured between the 41st week of 2000 and the 26th week of 2003, and are installed outside the home. The model and serial numbers of affected units are printed on the unit's rating plate as shown in the photo below. Model numbers appear in the following typical format: PGC036K060A; serial numbers appear in the following typical format: L004112345. Affected models begin with PGC, PGF, PGS, GPFM, GPSM, or GPCM. Please contact the ICP phone number below with the complete model and serial number from your unit, or visit www.icpusa.com, for assistance in determining whether your unit is covered. Read more.



October 18, 2005

Blowers, Lawn Mowers and Leaf Blowers and Lawn Vacuums, Leaf Blowers, Yard and Garden

Stihl Inc. Recall of Backpack Blowers

These backpack blowers have serial numbers ranging from 264264925 through 264740832 which are located on top of the engine's cylinder on the fin. The spark plug boot can be removed to view the serial number from the exterior of the blower. Read more.


October 18, 2005

Arts & Crafts, Babies and Kids

Target Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners

The jumbo pencil has a red eraser on the end and comes with a pencil sharpener. Pencils are either short, 8 ½ inches long and one inch wide, or long, 15 inches long and ½ inch wide. The pencils are blue, red or striped. The sharpeners are pink or blue and come in a clear plastic pouch. Model number 70505 is printed on the pouch. Read more.


October 18, 2005

Cribs, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies

Child Craft Industries, Inc. Recall of Cribs

The recalled cribs have their model number 37001 or 27601 printed on a label on the bottom rail of the head or foot board. The 37001 crib comes in three finishes: chestnut, white and cherry. The 27601 crib in aspen also comes in three finishes: natural, pecan and cognac. Read more.


October 14, 2005

Snowmobiles, Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation

Polaris Industries Inc. Recall of Snowmobiles

The recall involves all model year 2005 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, 900 Switchback snowmobiles, and select model year 2006 600HO Fusion / RMK / Switchback, 900 Fusion / RMK / Switchback, FS Classic / Touring, and FST Classic / Touring / Switchback snowmobiles. The model and serial number (VIN) identification decal is located on the right-side of the tunnel underneath the seat. See affected model table below. Read more.


October 14, 2005

Strollers & Accessories, Babies and Kids, Strollers, Strollers and Car Seats

Kelty Recall of Speedster Jogging Stroller

The recalled stroller has an aluminum frame and a cloth seat, with a sun canopy. The recalled stroller has model number 20050016 and serial numbers: S1000001D0504 through S1000800D0504 and S1000001D0506 through S1000200D0506. Each stroller has a tag, located inside the child's seat compartment, which lists the model name and number. A sticker on the rear frame lists the serial number. There are two yellow handle-locking clips, one on each side of the stroller frame that secures the handle from movement. Read more.


October 14, 2005

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery, Computer Equipment, Computers & Monitors & Projectors, Electronics, Laptop Computers

Hewlett-Packard Company Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries

The recalled lithium ion rechargeable battery packs are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers (see list below). The recalled battery packs are a subset of those manufactured March 2004 through September 2004, and will have a bar code label starting with GC, IA, L0 or L1. Read more.


October 11, 2005

Bean Bag Chairs, Babies and Kids

Design Ideas Ltd. Recall of Bean Bag Furniture Sets

The Lily chair and Lily ottoman were sold together as a bean bag furniture set. The chair and ottoman sets were sold in ivory/white (model 170001), ivory/blue (model 170003), ivory/black (model 170004) and ivory/orange (model 170009). Model numbers can be found on a label affixed to the bottom of the furniture. Read more.


October 11, 2005

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

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles

The recalled vehicles are model year 2006 Outlander 800 H.O. XT Bombardier ATVs. The model numbers affected are 2J6A and 2J6E. The model numbers are located in the serial number on the identification sticker under the seat. The ATVs have the words, "Bombardier" and "Rotax 800" on the fenders. Read more.


October 6, 2005

Candles & Candle Holders

Wal-Mart Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets

One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time™ brand name written on the box. Read more.


October 6, 2005

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

Adjmi Apparel Group Recall of Reebok Children's Fleece Pullover/Pant Sets

Only Reebok fleece pullover/pant sets with navy blue quarter-zip zippers are being recalled. The fleece pullover/pant sets were sold in navy blue/red and navy blue/pink in sizes up to children's size 7. "Reebok" is printed across the front of the pullover. The pullovers have a hood that can be folded under the collar. Some of the recalled pullovers were sold with matching mittens. The style numbers were printed on the store tag only and end in: 1816, 2816, 3816, 1816N, 2816N, 1814, 2814, 4814, and 5814. Read more.


October 6, 2005

Gas Water Heaters & Accessories, Gas Water Heaters, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Plumbing and Bath

A.O. Smith Recall of Water Heaters

The recall involves 75-gallon propane gas water heaters. The heaters have the name "A.O. Smith," "Reliance," "Apollo," "State," or "Maytag" on the side of the unit. The model number is located on the rating plate. Only units with the model numbers listed below and manufactured between January 2004 and July 2005 are included in the recall. Read more.


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