March, 2008
Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Drawstrings, Outerwear
Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by High Energy; Children Can Strangle on DrawstringsThe recalled boys’ sweatshirts are hooded and have a zipper up the front. They were sold in boys’ sizes small and medium. The style number, and “High Energy” or “Energy Clothing Company,” are printed on the sewn-in neck tag. The following styles are included in this recall. Read more.
Toy Ride-on, Babies and Kids, Riding Toys, Toys, Unpowered Nonwheeled Riding Toys
Plush Rocker Toys Recalled By Tek Nek Toys Due to Fall HazardThis recall involves Rock ‘N Ride plush rocker toys sold in eight models: brown pony, pink pony, pink unicorn, deluxe pony, deluxe bull, lil’ penguin, lil’ propeller plane and Clifford big red rocker. The toys have molded plastic rocker bases and were sold for children at least 18 months old and up to 65 lbs. A button on the toy’s ear, hat or dash activates songs and phrases when pressed. Rockers included in this recall have a date code from July 26, 2007 through December 29, 2007. The date codes are printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. Read more.
Electric Blankets/Warmers, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys
Avon Products Recalls Plush Warming Polar Bears Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe recalled white plush warming bear has a red hat and brown nose. It is about 17 inches long and comes with a buckwheat-filled pouch that is heated in a microwave oven and is inserted into an opening in the bear’s belly. “Avon Products” is printed on a white tag sewn onto the bear. Read more.
Games, Babies and Kids, Toys
Educational Insights Recalls Ring Toss Games Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an “X” when assembled. Read more.
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation
Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake FailureThis recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below: Read more.
Bottles (Sports/Water/Thermos), Containers and Packaging, Other Containers and Packaging, Vacuum Containers
Downeast Concepts Inc. Recalls Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardBackyard and Beyond brand water bottles with model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag. The metal water bottles have a black plastic sip-top and were sold in green, pink or blue with assorted animal or insect graphics on the exterior. Read more.
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration HazardThe wood penguin-shaped toy has a black head with rubber fins, a yellow nose and a white body with red on the base. The toy is round-shaped and creates a soft bell jingle when spun. The toy measures about 3 ¾ inches in height and about 3 inches in diameter. “PLAN TOYS” and UPC number 084543521109 or EAN number 8854740052117 are printed on the outside of the packaging of the toy. Read more.
Toy Holiday/Seasonal, Babies and Kids, Containers and Packaging, Plastic, Plastic Containers
Hobby Lobby Stores Recalls Easter Egg Containers and Spinning Egg Tops Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardPuzzles, Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
Toy Puzzle Vehicle Sets Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard; Sold Exclusively by QVCThe recall includes the 16 piece Puzzle Track Play sets also known as Battery Operated Puzzle Vehicle sets. QVC item number T16876 is printed on the exterior of the brown box packaging. The sets have plastic puzzle pieces that when put together form a track with a battery operated train, fire engine or school bus vehicle designed to run on the track. Miniature street signs, traffic cones, and a battery for the vehicle are also included in the sets. Read more.
Lights & Accessories
Progress Lighting Recalls Ceiling-Mounted Outdoor Light Fixtures; Lights Can Fall Off Mounting and Injure ConsumersOnly Progress Lighting ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixtures with model numbers P5526-20 and P5526-44 are included in the recall. The light fixtures have three flame-shaped lights inside a beveled glass and solid frame. The fixtures require (3) 60-watt light bulbs. “Made in/Hecho En/Fabrique Aux China” and the model numbers are written on the packaging of the product. Read more.
Toasters/Toaster Ovens, Appliances, Kitchen, Toasters
Salton Inc. Recalls Electric Toasters Due to Fire HazardThis recall involves the chrome two-slice electric toasters sold under the following brands: Farberware (model # FCT200 or FCT100), Hoffritz (model # HZT2 and HZT2M), and Russell Hobbs (model #RH2MT). The brand name and model number are printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster. Read more.
Electric Blankets/Warmers, Area Rugs or Carpets, Flooring, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
WarmlyYours Recalls Rug Warmers Due to Fire HazardThe rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ½ ft. x 4 ½ ft., medium 4 ¾ ft. x 7 ¾ ft., and large 7 ¾ ft. x 9 ¾ ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer. Read more.
Journals & Calendars, Books or Magazines or Albums or Scrapbooks, Hobby, Reading
Galison/Mudpuppy Recalls Wire Bound Journals and Calendars Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Galison or Mudpuppy and the ISBN numbers are printed on the back cover of the calendars/journals. Calendars/journals included in the recall are listed below: Read more.
Toy Figures, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys
MEGA Brands Recalls MagnaMan Magnetic Action Figures; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal HazardsThe recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a “Futuristic Warrior” or “Ancient Warrior” theme. Each figure comes with three accessories. Read more.
Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed, Toy Cars, Toy Helicopters, Toy Miscellaneous, Babies and Kids, Dolls or Plush Toys or And Action Figures, Toys
MEGA Brands Recalls Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-School Magnetic Toys; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal HazardsThe Magtastik and Magnetix Jr. Pre-school Magnetic Toys include small flexible parts embedded with magnets that allow the parts to connect to large, colored metal balls. Read more.
Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets, Doll Houses And Other Play Scenes, Toys
Toy Sundae Sets Sold at Target Recalled by Battat Inc. Due to Choking HazardThe recalled wooden sundae set toy includes six wooden scoops of ice cream, three cherries that attach to the top of the ice cream scoops, banana slices, a spoon and bowl. The ice cream scoops are green, pink, brown, yellow and purple. The sundae set pieces attach to each other with Velcro. Model number DPCI-204-12-0526 is included in this recall and is located on the packaging. Read more.
Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets, Babies and Kids, Doll Houses And Other Play Scenes, Toys
Battat Recalls Additional Magnetic Construction Sets; Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal HazardsThis recall involves the 108-piece (item number BB1439H) and the 68-piece (item number BAT-34) Magnabild Magnetic Building System sets. The 108-piece set comes in a rotating display case containing sixty 1-inch rods with magnets and 48 metal balls. The 68-piece set comes in a window box and contains forty-four 1-inch rods with magnets and 24 metal balls. The rods come in different colors. All of the plastic building pieces have the word “Magnabild” in raised lettering on them. “BB1439H” is found on a hang tag attached to the display case. “BAT-34” is found on the box. The products are designed for children older than three years. Read more.
Switches, Electrical Systems, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
Ensto Control Oy Recalls Toggle and Rotary Switches Due to Electric Shock HazardsThe recalled toggle and rotary switches are manual motor controller switches or disconnect switches. The switches are typically used with HVAC units, electric distribution and control panels and industrial uses. Primarily the switches are used commercially, however they may also be found in residential applications. The switches were sold under the brand name Ensto Control Oy with a four digit manufacturing week date code stamped on the bottom of each switch. The code indicates the week and year of manufacture. Product codes ranging from 0107 through 5007 are included in the recall. The model numbers are located on labels attached on the upper part of the plastic switch housing. The following model numbers are included in the recall: Read more.
Toy Cars, Toy Planes, Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets, Babies and Kids, Toy Vehicles (Not Riding Toys), Toys
Toy Airplanes, Cars, and Motorcycles Recalled by S.U. Wholesale Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe “X Force Commander” is a set of six plastic jet airplanes. Item number 5689 is printed on the front of the packaging. The airplanes are painted green, red, blue, silver, black and yellow. The “Super Famous” is a set of a plastic toy car and a motorcycle. The car is yellow or red and the motorcycle is gray. Read more.
Infant Carriers/Slings/Backpacks/Car Seats, Babies and Kids, Baby Carriers, Nursery Equipment and Supplies
Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall HazardThis recall includes Ellaroo Ring Sling baby carriers with item numbers 2101 and 2102 printed on the outside of the product box. The Ellaroo Ring Sling has a fabric carrier with two aluminum rings that is worn by the user to carry an infant up to 35 pounds. The carriers are sold in mahogany, mango stone, brasilia and malay color prints. Only sling carriers with lot numbers 03/07 and 07/04 printed on a label, under the size label, inside the Ring Sling are included in the recall. Read more.
Fryers, Appliances, Electric Deep Fryers, Kitchen
JCPenney Recalls Cooks Deep Fryers Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. “Cooks” is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer. Read more.
Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Drawstrings, Outerwear
Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Urgent Gear Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Nordstrom StoresThis recall involves Micros boys’ 100% cotton jackets. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in black with a peace sign patch and a “MCC Micros” patch on the chest, silver with a silver stitched design on the front, and gray with skulls on the front. Style numbers BZAT 718 (Black) / BZAT 722 (Silver) / BZAT 724 (Dark Gray) are printed on a label sewn into the jacket’s inner side seam. Read more.
Grills, Smokers & Accessories, Electric Grills, Grills and Accessories, Yard and Garden
QVC and Tristar Recall Electric Grills Due to Fire Hazard; Consumers to Receive New InstructionsThis recall involves a dual surface electric contact grill sold under the “Hulk Hogan’s Ultimate Grill” brand. The grills are silver/gray in color, have removable cooking plates, a cassette to catch drippings, and fold for storage or transport. Model number PZ-3012 is printed on a silver label attached to the back of the grills. Read more.
Candles & Candle Holders
Pier 1 Imports Recalls Tealight Candle Holders Due to Fire HazardThe metal Tealight Candle Holder measures 7” x 7” and has a silver metallic top with a black base. It has nine square openings for use with tealight candles. The product’s SKU number 2174941 can be located on the bottom of the base. Read more.
Toasters/Toaster Ovens, Appliances, Kitchen, Toasters
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire HazardThe recalled Hamilton Beach® and Proctor-Silex® toasters are black, red, white, chrome or brushed chrome with 2-slice or 4-slice openings. Hamilton Beach or Proctor-Silex is printed on the side of the toasters. Only specific series codes of each model are included in this recall. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toasters. Read more.
Air Compressors, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Tools and Hardware
Portable Air Compressors Sold Exclusively at Advance Auto Parts Stores Recalled Due to Fire and Electrical HazardsThe recall involves the 4.6 gallon, 3.5 HP Strike Force™ brand portable air compressor and includes the following model and serial numbers: Read more.
Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Drawstrings, Outerwear
Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Rebelette International Due to Strangulation HazardThe recalled hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck. They zip up the front, and are either blue with pink stripes on the sleeves with “Red Hot Chili Steppers” printed on the front, or brown with blue stripes on the sleeves with “Powder Puffs Touch League” on the front. The sweatshirts were sold in children’s sizes small, medium, large, and sizes 4, 5, 6, and 6X. “REBELETTE of Los Angeles” is printed on the collar label. Read more.
Rattles, Babies and Kids, Baby Rattles, Toys
Infantino Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking HazardThe recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles™ are shaped like a lamb with an Infantino elliptical-shaped logo stamped on the front right foot of the lamb. Only rattles with date code 0907 printed on the back of the left ear of the lamb are included in the recall. The production batch code is printed in a dial format with the year in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle that indicates the month. Rattles that do not have a date code are not included in the recall. Read more.
Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories, Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation, Two-Wheeled Powered Off-Road Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame FailureThis recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have “Kawasaki” identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides. Read more.
Gas/Propane Connectors/Regulators/Hoses, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuel Storage
LDR Industries Recalls Gas Connectors Due to Fire and Explosion HazardsThe recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8 inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and “LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector” are printed on the product’s packaging. Read more.
All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation
Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to RidersThe recall involves select 2006-2008 Polaris “Outlaw” ATVs with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). The affected models are: Read more.
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