March, 2006

March 31, 2006

Toy Miscellaneous, Babies and Kids, High-Powered Magnets, Toys

Child's Death Prompts Replacement Program of Magnetic Building Sets

All Magnetix magnetic building sets including the X-treme Combo, Micro, and Extreme sets. The sets contain 20 to 200 plastic building pieces and 20 to 100 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces are red, yellow, blue and green, and are shaped in 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles and cylinder rods. Some plastic building pieces have "Magnetix" imprinted on them. Read more.


March 30, 2006

Lighters, Cigarette or Pipe Lighters, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Lighters and Matches

Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Recall of "Speedway" Cigarette Lighters

The recalled lighters have the "Speedway" logo on the front, "Acculite" embossed on only one side of the silver metal windscreen, and the warning information on the back in black type only (no red type). Read more.


March 30, 2006

Toy Cars, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys

Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard

The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels. They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. "Kids Preferred" is printed on an attached fabric tag. Read more.


March 30, 2006

Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches

Children's Jewelry Sold at American Girl Stores Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard

The recall includes American Girl necklaces, bracelets, earrings and hair accessories for girls. The recall does not include jewelry for American Girl dolls. The jewelry's packaging features a red and white cardboard backing with "American Girl" and "Made in China" written on the front. Read more.


March 30, 2006

Exercise Equipment, Sports and Recreation, Track and Field and Exercise

Nautilus Inc. Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms

This recall involves the Bowflex Ultimate 2 home gym, which is an exercise machine equipped with pulleys, tension rods and other equipment to permit the user to select from among a variety of exercise routines. The name "Bowflex" and the model name "Bowflex Ultimate 2" are on the front of the lat tower and the sides of the main upright frame structure. Read more.


March 30, 2006

Espresso/Cappuccino Makers, Appliances, Coffee Makers or Teapots, Kitchen

Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

The Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk. Read more.


March 29, 2006

Toy Trucks, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys

Radio Control Toy Trucks Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard

The Thunder Spin R.C. Road Rage Stunt Machine is 10 inches by 11 inches and was sold in blue or green. The radio-controlled Stunt Machine comes with one charger, one 9.6 V rechargeable battery pack, and one 9 volt battery. The model number, T23624, is written only on the product's packaging, located above the Universal Product Code. The Stunt Machine comes with two orange flame decals on each side of the vehicle, one of which includes "Stunt Machine" in orange block lettering. A "Thunder Spin" logo can be found on the bottom of the vehicle. Read more.


March 29, 2006

Signs, Computers & Monitors & Projectors, Electronics, Monitors and Displays

Signals Catalogue Corp. Recall Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard

The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND®; ©Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, ©TfL registered user no. 04/4088." Read more.


March 28, 2006

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery, Batteries and Chargers, Battery Chargers, Electronics

Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards

The recalled Pelican Power Brick is an external recharging battery pack that sells as a separate accessory to be used with the Sony PSP™ (PlayStation Portable). The Pelican Power Brick consists of two lithium-ion battery cells connected via a circuit board and mounted in a small plastic housing. The battery cells are charged when plugged into an electrical outlet using the PSP™ AC adaptor. Once charged, it is used to recharge the PSP™. The model number for the battery charger, PL-6018, can be found on the back of the unit. The battery charger was sold alone and also as part of several kits containing other accessories by Electro Source LLC. Sony neither manufactured nor distributed the Pelican Power Brick. Only the Pelican Power Brick is included in this recall. Read more.


March 28, 2006

Toy Miscellaneous, Babies and Kids, Pretend Electronics or Tools or Housewares and Appliances, Toys

RadioShack Corp. Recalls Toy Pliers Due to Choking Hazard

The recall involves the Child Guidance "Busy Baby Activity Tool Pliers," which are about 6-inches long. The plastic toy has an orange handle, a red center knob and a yellow sliding knob on the side. The red center knob has "child GUIDANCE" written on it. The battery-operated toy makes various electronic sounds, plays music and has flashing lights. The pliers also contain multicolored beads. A label on the back reads, "RadioShack." Read more.


March 23, 2006

Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches

Reebok Recalls Bracelet Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death

The recall involves an 8-inch long metal bracelet with a heart-shaped charm. The name "Reebok" is engraved on the one side of the charm. The charm bracelet was provided as a free gift with the purchase of various styles of children's footwear. Read more.


March 23, 2006

Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. Toy Jewelry Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children

The rings are silver in color, adjustable, and have one of a variety of designs with a toy "gem" in the center. The necklaces have a black string with silver colored clasps and a silver charm with a "gem" in the center. The following are printed on the charms' packaging: "Mood Necklace," Mood Ring," "Glow in the Dark Necklace," "Glow in the Dark Ring," "UV Necklace" or "UV Ring." The "UV" jewelry packaging reads, "The Sun's Energy Will Change The Color." On the reverse of the packaging is "SKU#815485" and the name "Mannix." Read more.


March 23, 2006

Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches

Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets

The recalled charm bracelets consist of silver-colored metal beads. A silver-colored metal heart frame is attached to the bracelet. Read more.


March 22, 2006

Chairs, Stools & Benches

Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard

The recall involves three models of rocking chairs, the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker (Model IT-13380) and the Mainstays Porch Rocker (Model IT-13379 and IT-13270). The Love Seat Rocker is wooden, white and seats two persons. The back support frame and the seat are made of slats. "Made in China" is printed on a sticker under the seat. The wooden Porch Rocker is sold in white and "natural" (light brown) color and seats only one person. "Made in Indonesia" is printed on a sticker under the Porch Rocker's seat. They sit on curved runners. The model number is printed on the rocker's packaging. Read more.


March 22, 2006

Generators, Electrical Systems, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Portable Generators

Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard

The Valsi "G" model G38MG0750RV, G42MG0750RV, G55MG0900RV, and G65MG1100RV are portable generators with black plastic fuel tank, full lifting frame, and side control panel. The recalled generators are black with blue label and have "Valsi Generator" printed on the label. Read more.


March 16, 2006

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

Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions

The recall involves only certain 42 and 50 inch, 2005 model Philips branded Plasma Flat Panel Televisions with Ambilight technology, which is an ambient lighting feature that projects a soft light onto the wall behind the TV to enhance the display. They were manufactured with the following model, date codes, and serial numbers: Read more.


March 16, 2006

Vitamins & Supplements, Babies and Kids, Drugs and Cosmetics, Personal Care, Tablet or Capsule Drugs

Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group Recall of Iron Supplements

The recalled supplements were sold in a brown plastic bottle. "Walgreens Finest High Potency Iron Supplement" is printed on the yellow and green label on the bottle. Read more.


March 15, 2006

Lights & Accessories

Coca-Cola ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard

These lamps are in the shape of a Coca-Cola bottle. They are about 13.5 inches high. The inside of ElectroPlasma lamps simulate lightning bolts. A label on the bottom of the black base of the lamp reads, "Model No: 23-103," and "Lipan Industrial Co., Ltd." Read more.


March 15, 2006

Swing Sets, Babies and Kids, Playground Equipment, Sports and Recreation, Swings or Swing Sets

Swing Sets Recalled for Repair Due to Risk of Top Beam Disconnecting

Both swing sets have metal frames in a variety of colors. The swings hang by chains from the top beam and have black flexible rubber seats. The frame of the "Max Play" Model 200096625 has vertical support posts with a horizontal beam connected across the top. The frame of the "Kid Builders Arch" Model 200122457 has arched end posts with a horizontal beam across the top. Read more.


March 15, 2006

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

Jordache Ltd. Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirt with Drawstring for Strangulation Hazard

The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and have "U.S. Polo Assn." written on them. A sewn-in tag also reads, "U.S. Polo Assn". The style number for these garments is 12-5169. Read more.


March 14, 2006

Cameras, Cameras & Camcorders, Electronics, Video Cameras

Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard

The recall includes the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash. Read more.


March 13, 2006

Aquariums & Accessories, Aquariums or Accessories, Hobby, Pet Supplies

AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard

This recall affects AquaPod Aquariums with model number 7050. The model number is not written on the aquariums, but is on the owner's manual and the packaging. Only aquariums without a white label containing the manufacturer date and a bar code, which is attached to light reflector inside lid of the aquariums are included in this recall. To check if your unit has a white sticker, open the aquarium lid and look on the bottom left corner of the light reflector. If your AquaPod 12-Gallon System has a white label with a date in black letters and bar code, it is not included in the recall. Model numbers 7051 and 7052 aquariums also are not included in the recall. Read more.


March 9, 2006

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

American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard

The recall involves certain Suzuki 2005 model year LT-F400FK5 and LT-A400FK5 (Eiger) ATVs. These models are available in yellow, green, or red color. Below is a list of make, model and vehicle identification numbers (VIN) involved in the recall. Read more.


March 8, 2006

Lights & Accessories

Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall

The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites™" look like small picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or 75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in this recall. Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about ¼ inch thick. "AmerTac™" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are indicated on the back of the nite lites. Read more.


March 8, 2006

Toy Miscellaneous, Babies and Kids, Blocks or Stacking Toys or Pull Toys, Toys

BRIO® Corp. Recalls Pull-Along Snail Toy Due to Choking Hazard

The recalled BRIO Pull-along Snail is made of wood. The body of the snail is painted red and it has yellow wheels. The toy has item number 30368 written on the packaging. The snail measures 6-inches long and 4.5-inches high with natural wood and spring antennae. On the back of the snail is a removable green bell rattle with a yellow swirl and multi-colored posts. The rattle measures 2.25-inches in diameter and 2-inches high. A BRIO logo is printed on the back end of the snail and a yellow cord is attached at the front. Read more.


March 7, 2006

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

Fall Hazard Prompts Performance Inc. to Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair

Trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike which converts it to a stationary trainer. The CenturyV trainers are gloss black with red and white decals running vertically along the rear face of the rear support legs. The left leg has an additional vertical red "Travel Trac CenturyV" decal. The Travel Trac Mag Force+ has gray front legs and red rear legs. The right rear leg has a large vertical decal on its rear face with "Mag Force" in large yellow letters and "Travel Trac" in small white letters. The recalled models' UPC and item numbers are printed on the packaging. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following are the recalled models: Read more.


March 7, 2006

Espresso/Cappuccino Makers, Appliances, Coffee Makers or Teapots, Kitchen

Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard

The Automatic Coffee Centers are espresso machines and have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk. Read more.


March 7, 2006

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

Nashbar Direct Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair

The Nashbar Watt Master and 2006 Fluid trainers are metallic gray with graphic Nashbar "N" decals running vertically along the rear face of the right rear support leg. The recalled item number is printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. The following are the recalled models: Read more.


March 3, 2006

Skiing/Snowboarding, Ice and Snow Sports, Snowboarding, Sports and Recreation

Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

The model Rn'x7FX Quechua snowboard bindings are white or black. The word "Quechua" is located on the back of the binding. The model number is stamped on the box. Other Quechua snowboard bindings are unaffected by the recall but consumers may bring them to the store for proper identification. Read more.


March 2, 2006

Costume/Children's Jewelry, Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Jewelry and Watches

Children's Toy Jewelry Recalled Due to Aspiration Hazard

The jewelry includes various colored plastic bead bracelets, rings and necklaces on elastic strings. They were sold under the brand name "Girl Favors" and had the following item numbers and writing on the packaging: Read more.


March 2, 2006

Go-Carts, Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation

Go-Karts Recalled for Repair Due to Loss of Control Hazard

The recall involves two-seat go-karts, Manco Blazer model 1050L-09 and Sunright International model RTV50-SK50, equipped with a 49 cc engine and an electric start. The go-karts were produced in several colors including red, green, blue, and yellow. The VIN number on the Manco go-karts is attached to the frame behind the seat back cushion. The VIN number on the Sunright go-karts is stamped on the side of the engine. The recalled go-karts contain one of the following VIN numbers: Read more.


March 1, 2006

Candles & Candle Holders

Big Lots Stores Inc. Recall Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1½-inches wide by ¾-inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder. Read more.


March 1, 2006

Lights & Accessories, Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed, Babies and Kids, Flashlights or Battery-Powered Lanterns, Outdoor Lighting, Yard and Garden

The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target

The Glowin' Dino Flashlight and the Glowin' Doggy Flashlight are about 9-inches long and make an electronic sound when switched on. The green dinosaur roars, and the white and brown dog barks. Only flashlights with the following date codes are in included in the recall: LC5H161, LC5H291, LC5I031, LC5I091, LC5I131, LC5J061, LC5J231, and LC5J311. The date codes are found on the bottom of the flashlights. Units that do not contain these codes or other animal flashlight characters made by The Little Tikes Co. are not included in this recall. Also, units that have an "R" at the end of the date code are not included in the recall. Read more.


March 1, 2006

Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats, Babies and Kids, Carts, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Tools and Hardware

Infant Seats for Shopping Carts Recalled, Chalky Residue Could Cause Skin Irritation

Gray or red infant seats that are permanently attached to shopping carts in retail stores. "SAFE-SEAT +" is molded into the side of these seats. A metal tube around the frame of the seat attaches it to the shopping cart. Read more.


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