April, 2008

April 29, 2008

Chairs, Stools & Benches

Rio Brands Recalls High-Boy Beach Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves the Rio Beach® High-Boy folding beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. The chairs have aluminum tubing frames, striped or solid color fabric slings, and wood arms with an attached storage pouch with cell phone pocket. “Rio Beach® High-Boy,” the UPC number and the model number can be found on the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg. Read more.


April 29, 2008

Costume/Children's Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Toys

Nintendo Recalls Lapel Pins Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The lapel pins vary in size, ranging from 1- to 2- inches in height. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set. Read more.


April 29, 2008

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

DEWALT Recalls Table Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The table saws are yellow and black. The model number and date code are located on the name plate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an “X” stamped on the name plate by the date code are not included in this recall. Read more.


April 29, 2008

Hammocks, Outdoors and Camping, Sports and Recreation

Hammocks Sold by LivingXL Recalled Due to Fall Hazard

The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock. The metal frame is made of steel, is beige in color, and has five pieces, including two foot brackets. The model number is located on the hammock’s packaging and/or instruction sheet. Read more.


April 25, 2008

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

CPSC, Kyodo America Recall LawnBott Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard

This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The robotic lawn mowers freely and automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. ”Evolution” or “deluxe” is printed on the side of the mower. Read more.


April 24, 2008

Potpourri Items, Appliances, Coffee Makers or Teapots, Kitchen

Waxcessories Recalls Electric Simmer Pots Due to Risk of Fire and Shock

The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words “ELECTRIC SIMMER POT” and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base. For a complete list of individual item numbers and photos, visit the firm’s recall Web site at www.simmerpotrecall.com Read more.


April 24, 2008

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

Infant Santa Outfits Recalled by Avon Products Due to Choking Hazard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and stitched black belt and boots. The 2007 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom, a red and white-striped bodysuit with a Santa Claus face on the chest, red overall pants with suspenders, and a red bib with Santa Claus face on top. Two snaps fasten the bodysuit at the shoulder and three snaps fasten the suit between the legs. The outfits were sold in sizes 3-18 months. “RN# 120273” is printed on the care label. Read more.


April 24, 2008

Furniture (Children), Babies and Kids

Basketball and Flower Tables Recalled by Avon Products Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands

The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top. Read more.


April 24, 2008

Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuel Storage

Fisher Controls International Recalls Gas Regulators for Leak Hazard

The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings (see photo below). The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below: Read more.


April 22, 2008

Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation

Nashbar Direct Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. Travel Trac is printed in white on the right support arm and Millennium is printed in white on the left arm. Inertial is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The resistance unit has a rounded black plastic cover with a soft red elastomer roller. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner’s manual. Read more.


April 22, 2008

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

Performance Inc. Recalls Bicycle Resistance Trainers Due to Puncture Hazard

The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm is Travel Trac printed in white. “Millennium” is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner’s manual. The following models are included in the recall: Read more.


April 22, 2008

Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats, Babies and Kids, Baby Carriers, Nursery Equipment and Supplies

Beco Baby Carrier Recalls "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name “Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly.” The carriers have a black label with a green “b” logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua. Read more.


April 18, 2008

Key Rings/Chains, Accessories, Clothing and Accessories, Keys or Key Rings or Key Chains

Wal-Mart Recalls Charm Key Chains Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words “Hip charm” and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product’s packaging. Read more.


April 16, 2008

Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery, Cables and Surge and Power Protection, Electronics, Surge Suppressors or Power Strips

HSN Recalls Power Strips for Charge-It-All Valets Due to Fire and Shock Hazards

This recall involves the power strips sold with the medium and large Joy Mangano Charge-It-All Valets. The valet is a box with divided compartments that comes with a power strip that allows the user to recharge and organize items such as cell phones, mp3 players, PDAs and cameras in a single location. The medium valet comes with a 3-receptacle power strip and the large valet comes with a 6-receptacle power strip. The letters J and M are printed in cursive under the valet. Read more.


April 16, 2008

Toy Figures, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys

Push Toys Recalled by Santa's Toy Corp. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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April 14, 2008

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

Hobby-Lobby Int'l Recalls Battery Chargers Used with Helicopters Due to Fire Hazard

The recall involves a lithium-polymer battery charger and batteries sold with the AT600 Falcon Helicopter kit. The recall also includes any spare battery (Model AT600B) or spare charger (Model ATS6046) purchased for this kit. Read more.


April 10, 2008

Holiday Items (except lights), Babies and Kids, Toy Make-Up Kits or Cosmetics, Toys

FUNTASTIC Recalls Fake Teeth Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow. Read more.


April 10, 2008

Pens

Michaels Stores Recalls Seasonal Writing Pens Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled pens were sold individually as one of four-series pens including Flower Writer; Christmas Writer; Easter Writer and Spooky Writer. Each pen has themed decorations including flowers, Christmas, Easter and Halloween ornamentation. Read more.


April 9, 2008

Home Control/Alarm Systems, Electrical Systems, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Panelboards or Circuit Breakers or GFCIs or Fuses

Fire Alarm Control Panel Recalled By Gamewell FCI Due to Alert Failure

This recall involves Gamewell-FCI 7100 Series fire alarm control panels. The panels provide control, display and annunciation information. The series includes the following model numbers: Read more.


April 9, 2008

Toy Figures, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys

OKK Trading Recalls Toy Robots Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled robot toys were sold as a four piece set with various colored robots each carrying a gun in one hand and a shield in the other. “Interchange Robot” is printed on the outside packaging of the product. Read more.


April 8, 2008

Darts/Dart Boards, Babies and Kids, High-Powered Magnets, Toys

Magnetic Dart Boards Recalled By Henry Gordy Int'l; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards

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April 8, 2008

Books & Accessories, Toy Trucks, Babies and Kids, Books or Magazines or Albums or Scrapbooks, Hobby, Reading

Children's Board Book Sets Recalled By Dalmatian Press Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Little Builder Children’s Board Book sets with ISBN 1-49373-215-9. The sets include four concept board books (colors, tools, 123, shapes) and two toy trucks (dump truck and concrete mixer truck). Read more.


April 7, 2008

Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys

Plush Insect Toys Recalled by Dollar Tree Stores Due to Choking Hazard

The recalled plush insect toys come in six designs: Lady Bug, Bumble Bee, Caterpillar, Snail and two Butterflies. The toys measure nine inches to 10 ½ inches in length. The lady bug is black with six legs, a red back with four black dots and orange eyelids. The bumble bee is black and yellow with six legs, sheer white wings and red eyelids. The caterpillar has four sections that are yellow, pink, green and orange with seven legs connected on each side and purple eyelids. The snail is yellow with dark pink eyelids and a two tone brown shell. One butterfly is blue and yellow with sheer purple wings with four orange dots and light pink eyelids. The second butterfly is a two tone pink with blue eyelids and sheer green wings with four yellow dots. The product number is 903995 and UPC is 6 39277 03995 8 with a date code of 71. Read more.


April 3, 2008

Sunglasses, Accessories, Clothing and Accessories, Eyeglasses

Children's 'Main Street Drag' Sunglasses Recalled by StyleMark Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

The recalled children’s sunglasses have Main Street Drag characters on the bottom of one lens. The sunglass frames have dark metallic blue or dark metallic red fronts and gray checkered sides. “Main Street Drag” is printed in orange at the temples. Style number DI25K7116 is printed on the left temple. No other styles are included in this recall. Read more.


April 3, 2008

Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets, Babies and Kids, Doll Houses And Other Play Scenes, Toys

Imaginarium Activity Centers Sold at Toys "R" Us Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

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April 3, 2008

Air Conditioners, Electric Heaters, Heating/Cooling Units, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures

Goodman Manufacturing Co. Recalls Heating and Cooling Units Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves Goodman single package gas-electric heating and cooling units with model numbers GPG13480901AC, GPG13481151AC, GPG13600901BB, GPG13601151BB, and GPG13601401BB, and with serial numbers beginning 0712, 0801, and 0802. The model and serial numbers are found on the serial plate attached to the control compartment door on the front of the unit. Read more.


April 3, 2008

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

A.O. Smith Recalls Gas Water Heaters Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards

This recall involves 75 gallon natural and propane gas water heaters. “A.O. Smith” or “State” is printed on the side of the unit. A.O. Smith and State model and serial numbers included in this recall are listed in the chart below. Model and serial numbers are printed on the water heater’s rating plate. Read more.


April 3, 2008

Candles & Candle Holders

Wal-Mart Recalls Candle Holders Due to Fire and Laceration Hazards

This recall involves three Holiday Times candle holders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet. The goblet is made of glass. A tea light candle sits inside the holders. “Holiday Times” is printed on the product hang tag. Read more.


April 2, 2008

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

Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

This recall involves the Youth Hooded Sweatshirt (item # 11037Y-39) and the Youth Insulated Bomber with Hood (item # 1113Y-39). The item number is found in a label located underneath the care label. The sweatshirts have a camouflage design and “Photoflauge™” is printed on them. Read more.


April 2, 2008

Cleaners/Cleaning Products, Decking Materials, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Household Chemicals and Paint and Cleaning Products, Spot Removers or Cleaning Fluids

Cabot Recalls Composite Deck Cleaner Due to Inhalation and Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Cabot Composite Deck Cleaner #3502. The deck cleaner is a granular concentrate that, when mixed with water, is used to clean composite surfaces such as decks, railings, steps, fences and siding. It was sold in a 2-pound plastic container. The label on the container reads: “Cabot Composite Cleaner” and has number 3502 at the bottom of the front of the label. Read more.


April 1, 2008

Locks (Combination/Key), Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Home Security, Padlocks or Chain Locks or Other Locks

Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

This recall involves red Lock and Leash™ locks with model number 1551D. The locks have a matching red coiled cable used to anchor items. Master Lock® is printed in white above the combination display. Other colors are not affected by this recall. Read more.


April 1, 2008

Hot Tubs/Spas, Hot Water Valves (Residential Heating), Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Hot Tubs or Home Spas, Plumbing and Bath

Gecko Alliance Recalls Electronic Spa Controls Used on Serenity Spas Due to Fire Hazard

This recall involves the Hydropool Serenity Series Spa hot tubs with serial numbers 01350XXXX through 03210XXXX. The serial numbers are printed on the right side of the spa control. The Gecko spa control (SSPA-1) has model number 0202-205097 printed on it. Read more.


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