June, 2011
Vitamins & Supplements, Containers and Packaging, Nonglass Bottles or Jars, Other Containers and Packaging
International Vitamin Corporation Recalls Live Better Vitamins Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure RequirementThe recalled supplements were sold in white plastic bottles. "Live Better Complete Multivitamin One Daily Maximum Formula" is printed in blue and red on a white label on one product and "Live Better Complex Vitamin B50" is printed in blue and green on a white label on the other product. Read more.
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade StoreThis recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings. Read more.
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of StrangulationThis recall involves all Wrights® “my home make-it-yourself” Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48” W x 60” L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4- inch “L” brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and “Wm. Wright Co.” can be found on the back of the package. Read more.
Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Nightwear
Children's Sleepwear Recalled by Sage Creek Organics Due to Violation of Federal Flammability StandardThis recall involves long sleeve boys’ and girls’ pajama sets that were part of the Enchanted Forest Collection, Forest Friends Collection or Golden Dragonfly Collection. The sets were sold in sizes 6 months to 4T in the following colors: cream and green; dark blue and light blue; and, pink and lilac. Read more.
Toasters/Toaster Ovens, Appliances, Kitchen, Toasters
Hamilton Beach Recalls Toasters Due to Fire HazardThe Hamilton Beach recall involves model 22600 toasters with specific series codes. These series codes begin with the letters C or D, and have the format of CXXXXBI or DXXXXBI, where XXXX is a four-digit number ranging from 0190 through 5290. The model number and series code are printed on the bottom of the toaster. The toaster has a chromed steel exterior, a front control panel with a rotary toast shade selector and function buttons arranged in an arc, a front removable crumb tray and Hamilton Beach printed across the front of the toaster. Read more.
Toy Musical Instruments, Toys
Cost Plus Inc. Recalls Wooden Animal Drum Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThe recalled toy is a wooden hexagon drum with pictures of animals on the six sides. SKU No. 424857 is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the drum. Read more.
Vitamins & Supplements, Containers and Packaging, Nonglass Bottles or Jars, Other Containers and Packaging
Women's Multivitamins Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure RequirementsThis recall only involves the following four products with the noted lot numbers: GNC Women’s Ultra Mega 28-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 0432AL1781 and 1283CL1781, GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Active 180-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 1029BL1783 and 1030BL1783, GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism 90-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 1450CL1789 and GNC Prenatal Formula with Iron 120-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 0785BL2863. The lot numbers are printed on the side of the bottle and on the bottom of the product’s packaging. The affected lots are packaged in a white plastic bottle with a white label and a flip-top cap. Read more.
Swing Sets, Playground Equipment, Sports and Recreation, Swings or Swing Sets
Swing Sets Recalled by Adventure Playsets due to Fall HazardThe swing sets come with swings, slides and ladders. Each set has a fort structure that uses green or cranberry colored plastic coated 2”x 4” wood upright posts and a green nylon fabric covered shade. The sets were sold under the following names: Bellevue, Bellevue II, Belmont, Durango, Durango II, Sedona, Tacoma, Tacoma II, Ventura, Venture II and Yukon,. The name is printed on the manufacturer’s instructions that came with the play set. The recalled swing set name, model number, name of the retailer and year sold follow: Read more.
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts, Golf Carts, Recreational Vehicles (Unlicensed), Sports and Recreation
Club Car Recalls Golf Cars and Hospitality, Utility and Transport Vehicles Due to Crash HazardThe recalled vehicles are model 2011 DS golf cars and hospitality, utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The Club Car has various models, colors and sizes including 2 to 6 passenger seating vehicles. The vehicles can be identified by the serial number, which is above and to the right of the accelerator pedal. A list of models and serial numbers included in the recall are listed below. Read more.
Clothing (Adults), Clothing, Clothing and Accessories
Topson Downs of California Recalls Women's Dresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard; Sold Exclusively at Macy'sThe dress is a Bar III brand dress, and is fully lined with a sheer rayon outer layer. There is a white label with "Bar III" written in black on the inside back of the dress. The dress has a checkered, multi-colored, and black pattern called "Mint Chili Combo" and was sold in five adult sizes, ranging from extra small to extra large. Read more.
Strollers & Accessories, Babies and Kids, Strollers, Strollers and Car Seats
Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake FailureThis recall involves B-Nimble umbrella strollers manufactured on or after August 1, 2010. Strollers included in the recall have model numbers U311771, U311773, U311775 and U311780. The date of manufacture labels and model numbers can be found on the lower frame/tube on either the left or the right side. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including black and silver, Cowmooflage (black and white), green and red. Read more.
Sports Equipment & Accessories, Field and Court Sports, Sports and Recreation, Tennis
GAMMA Sports Recalls Children's Tennis Racquets Due to Risk of Lead ExposureThis recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number"F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G." Read more.
Shoes, Sandals & Boots, Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Sandals and Flip Flops, Shoes and other footwear
Target Recalls Infant Girls Sandals Due to Choking HazardThe recalled infant girls sandals are white with decorative plastic flowers attached to the toes and sides. The sandals were sold under the style name "Aloma" in infant girls' sizes 2 through 5. "Circo" is printed on the inside and bottom of the shoe. Read more.
Medication, Babies and Kids, Drugs and Cosmetics, Liquid Drugs, Personal Care
Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops Recalled Due To Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure RequirementThe recall involves Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops (Acetaminophen Drops) in a 1/2 fl. oz. (15 ml) bottle size. The UPC code 305361936723 can be found with the bar code at the bottom of the box. The affected lot numbers are: Read more.
Adapter/Power Supply/Charger/Battery, Generators, Electrical Systems, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Portable Generators
American Honda Recalls Portable GeneratorsOnly portable generator model numbers EM4000SX, EM5000SXK3 and EM6500SXK2 with hazard labels printed in Japanese are affected. The word Honda and the model numbers are located on the side of the generator. The battery is located above the wheel. The model number and serial numbers are located on the generator frame. The recalled serial numbers are: Read more.
Gas/Propane Cans/Cylinders/Tanks/Fuel, Fuel and Lighters and Fireworks, Fuels and Gas and Oils, Gel Fuels
Napa Home & Garden Recalls NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe product is a clear, pourable gel fuel packaged in clear one-quart plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold in non-scented and citronella scents. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. Read more.
Lamps
Christmas Tree Shops Recall Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps Due to Fire and Shock HazardsThis recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp. Read more.
Edgers, Gardening and Landscaping, Lawn Trimmers or Edgers (Not Brushcutters), Yard and Garden
MTD Recalls TrimmerPlus Edger Attachments Due to Laceration HazardThis recall involves MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720. The edger is sold separately as an attachment and can be attached to most major brand attachment-capable trimmers. The edger is used to cut grass along an edge such as a driveway or sidewalk. "TrimmerPlus" and "LE720" are printed on the blade's housing. Only certain serial numbers "1C##1DR####" through "1D##1DR####" are included in the recall. The serial number and "MTD" are printed on white labels on the edger's pole. Read more.
Swings/Gliders, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies, Portable Baby Swings
aDOORable Swing Bar Recalled by Sportime Due to Fall HazardThe Abilitations brand aDOORable swing bar is designed to be suspended in a doorway so that a swing attachment can be connected. The swing bar is a white metal pole between two brackets that attach to a standard size doorway with metal screws. Two metal “S” hooks are welded to the metal pole for a swing attachment. “Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar” and product number “1302341” are printed on the metal pole. Read more.
Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing, Clothing and Accessories
Emma's Garden Polka-Dot Girls' Dresses Recalled by TJX Due to Choking HazardThis recall involves the Emma’s Garden® polka-dot dresses. The girls’ dresses in sizes 12 months to 5T were sold in black and white and pink and white. There are three decorative buttons which are round, white and approximately ¾ inch in diameter. Dresses sold in the United States have neck tags bearing tracking number TJX-80327TDS1. Read more.
Booster Seats, Babies and Kids, Nursery Equipment and Supplies, Potty Chairs or Training Seats
Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of FallsThe expanded recall involves all Circo Booster Seats, including those sold as early as 2005. The plastic booster seats are blue with green trim and a white plastic restraint buckle. They attach to an adult chair to boost a child to a table. “Circo” and “Booster Seat” can be found on a green label located in the front of the booster seat. Read more.
Knives/Cutters/Blades/Sheaths, Kitchen, Kites or Kite String, Knives
Calphalon Recalls to Repair Contemporary Cutlery Knife Block Sets Due to Laceration HazardThis recall involves all 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C. The knife sets were manufactured from August of 2007 through May 1, 2011. The recalled cutlery sets do not have model or date code markings on the wooden block although all sets have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front. Knife block sets with a three digit number imprinted on the underside are not included in this recall. Read more.
Sports and Recreation, Track and Field and Exercise
Harbinger Fitness Recalls Ab Straps Due to Fall HazardThe recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The product consists of two 17.5 inch long straps made of black nylon webbing with padded nylon arm slings and plastic buckles. Users place their arms in the slings to lift themselves to do abdominal exercises. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. The style number does not appear on the product or the product's packaging. Read more.
Air Conditioners, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
General Electric, Sharp Recalls GE Air Conditioning and Heating Units Due to Fire HazardThis recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the model and serial information. The following models and serials are included in this recall: Read more.
Toy Helicopters, Toys
Excite USA Recalls Toy Helicopters Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Rite Aid StoresThe recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with “Military Copter with 2 Launchers” marked on the package and “Military Copter” marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code. Read more.
Tractors, Garden Tractors, Gardening and Landscaping, Yard and Garden
Husqvarna Recalls TuffTorq Yard Tractors Due to Loss of Braking AbilityThis recall involves orange, Husqvarna yard tractors with TuffTorq K46LD transaxle. Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number is a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat. Read more.
Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories, Cycling and Scooters and Skateboards and Skates, Sports and Recreation
Quality Bicycle Products Recalls Civia Bicycle Racks Due to Fall HazardThis recall involves Civia Loring bicycle racks. They have black aluminum tubing with bamboo panels and mount to the bicycle’s front fork. The word “Civia” is printed on the rack’s side panels. Read more.
Ventilators, Waffle Irons, Wagons, Air Purifiers, Heating and Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures
Venmar Ventilation Recalls Air Exchangers Due to Fire HazardThis recall involves air exchangers sold under different brands that are used to circulate air in and out of the home. The metal air exchangers are painted blue or grey. Air exchangers included in the recall were manufactured from 1996 through 2001 and have brand and model information printed on the unit's rating plate or on the side of the unit. The following brand names and model numbers are included in the recall: Read more.
Costume/Children's Jewelry, Babies and Kids, Child Arts and Crafts
EKSuccess Brands Recalls American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kit Due to Violation of Lead Paint StandardThis recall involves the Pearly Beads & Ribbon Bracelets kit distributed under the American Girl Crafts name with a SKU number of 30-585331. The SKU number is located on the back of the package in the lower right corner. The kit contains 56 pieces. The beads in the jewelry kit are pink, blue, orange and white. Some pink beads have darker pink butterflies imprinted on them. The ribbons in the kit are orange, red, blue and purple. Read more.
Toy Musical Instruments, Hobby, Musical Instruments and Equipment, Other Musical Instruments
Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion Due to Laceration and Choking HazardThe shakers are plastic musical instruments, 5.5 inches long, with rounded, egg-shaped tops containing steel pellets and open circular handles. They come in blue and green and are sold separately. The marking “B4” is printed on the rounded top of each shaker. Read more.
Clothing (Children), Babies and Kids, Clothing and Accessories, Hats and Scarves
Kahn Enterprises Recalls Beeni Baby Hats Due to Asphyxiation HazardThe recalled baby hats are made of cotton and spandex. They have two straps sewn to the sides and a removeable plastic pacifier holder. The hat is available in sizes small, medium and large, and in pink, blue, green, flower print, blue stripe and blue print. Model number 125867 is on a tag sewn into the back inner rim of the cap. Read more.
Sewing Machines, Home Appliances, Maintenance and Structures, Laundry and Fabric Care and Sewing
Janome America Inc. Recalls Elna Sewing Machines Due to Fire HazardThis recall involves the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine. The machine is white and navy with a digital touch panel. “Elna” and “eXcellence 740” are printed on the front of the machine. Read more.
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