Recalls in January 1970

September 30, 2008    
Wal-Mart is recalling about 210,000 GE toasters. An electrical short circuit can occur between the heating element and the bread cage, posing a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

Wal-Mart has received 140 reports of fires or sparks coming from the toasters or the toasters tripping the circuit breaker in consumers' homes. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled toasters have a chrome steel body, a black plastic base and controls with either two or four openings in the top. The GE logo is located on the front of the toasters just above the controls. Model numbers 169115 and 169116 are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bottom of the toasters.

Wal-Mart Stores nationwide sold the toasters, which were made in China, from September 2007 through July 2008 for between $17 and $28.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and return them to any Wal-Mart for a full refund or replacement toaster.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

March 19, 2008
Salton Inc. is recalling about 12,000 electric toasters. The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

About 13,000 similar toasters were recalled by QVC in December 2007.

This 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.

The toasters were sold by online and retail liquidators nationwide from January 2000 through December 2007 for between $40 and $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.esalton.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 21, 2008
Delta Enterprise Corp. is recalling about 985,000 drop-side cribs following the death of an infant in one of the cribs. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Delta is also recalling about 600,000 drop-side cribs to because of problems with spring pegs.

The company will replace missing safety pegs, correcting a condition that can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.

When the safety pegs in the base of each leg of the crib are missing from the lower track, the crib locks can disengage and detach if lowered below the peg hole, creating a hazardous gap. This gap can lead to the entrapment and suffocation of an infant or toddler.

An 8-month-old child became entrapped and suffocated when the drop-side of the crib detached in a reassembled crib where the safety pegs were not installed. CPSC is also aware of two entrapments and nine disengagement incidents in cribs where the safety pegs were missing.

The recall involves all Delta cribs manufactured in Taiwan or Indonesia, with the Crib Trigger Lock with Safety Peg drop-side hardware design. These model numbers and country of origin can be located on the mattress support board label: 4320, 4340, 4500, 4520, 4530, 4532, 4540, 4542, 4550, 4551, 4580, 4600, 4620, 4624 (production dates 01/06 thru 11/07), 4640, 4660, 4720, 4735, 4742, 4750 (production dates 01/95 thru 12/00), 4760, 4770, 4780, 4790, 4820, 4840, 4850, 4860, 4880, 4890, 4892, 4900, 4910, 4920, 4925-2, 4925-6, 4930, 4940, 4943, 4944, 4947, 4948, 4949, 4950, 4958, 4963, 4968, 4969, 4980.

The recalled cribs have date codes ranging from 1995 though December 2005 and one model (4624) was made in 2007. The model numbers are located on the top of the mattress support board.

The cribs, which were made in Taiwan and Indonesia, were sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Kmart and Target.com from January 1995 through September 2007 for about $100. These cribs have also been found to be sold secondhand. Cribs currently sold at retail are not involved.

CPSC and Delta urge parents and caregivers to immediately stop using cribs that are missing a safety peg on any leg of the crib and contact Delta to receive a free, easy-to-install repair kit. The kit will include safety pegs in a bold color and warning labels to be affixed to the mattress board. Consumers with cribs that have all safety pegs installed may continue to use the cribs; however, CPSC recommends that these consumers contact Delta for the repair kit for future assembly purposes. Call Delta toll-free at (1-800-816-5304) anytime after 5pm today or log on www.cribrecallcenter.com to order the free replacement kit.

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to find a safe, alternative sleep environment for their child if their recalled crib is missing safety pegs.

CPSC reminded parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib parents should check to make sure the drop-side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope.

• Porsche Recalls Cayenne SUVs
• Porsche 911 GT3 Street Racer
• Porsche 911 S and 911 4S Recalled

For more information, consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.

This listing may not include every recall. See www.safercar.gov for additional recalls.

March 21, 2008
Hobby Lobby Stores is recalling about 13,000 Easter egg contains and spinning egg tops. The paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The Camouflage Easter Egg Treat Containers have Item #1031 printed on the front of the packaging and are white, brown and green camouflage colors, sold in a package of eight eggs. Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd; TST, Kin, HK and UPC code number 43078 01031 are printed on the back of the packing.

The Easter Spinning Egg Tops have Item # 1054 printed on the front of the packaging and are multi-colored and come in packages of a single egg and a rip cord. Made in China for Tony Development and Mfg Ltd. TST, Kin, HK" and UPC code number 43078 01054 are printed on the back of the packaging.

The items were sold at Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008. The camouflage egg sold for about $2.50 and the Spinning Top sold for about $2. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled Camouflage Eggs and the Spinning Egg Tops away from children and contact Hobby Lobby to receive a $3 exchange card that can be used toward the purchase of any other products sold at Hobby Lobby stores.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby toll-free at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.HobbyLobby.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 8, 2004
Volkswagen is recalling 28,363 of its Audi A6 cars. The company said that the throttle could stick due to ice buildup in cold-weather states.

Audi will replace the throttle body in all 1998-1999 model-year A6 cars equipped with a 2.8-liter V-6 five-valve engine and automatic transmissions that are registered in 29 cold-weather states.

In all other states, Audi will repair the throttle upon request.

Audi said it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries attributed to the throttle problem.

July 3, 2008
Fireworks Over America is recalling 84,000 sets of Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks. The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.

Fireworks Over America has received one report of entanglement, in which a consumers hand was burned and shocked.

The recalled Oh Chute Parachute with streamers is a firework item with a light blue cylinder with white clouds. The model name is printed in triplicate on the front of the tube and FOA #2085 is on the lower back of the tube. This item is sold separately or in a box of four.

The items were sold by various fireworks stores nationwide from April 2007 through June 2008 for about $2.50 each and $8 a box. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Fireworks Over America at (800) 345-3957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.fireworksoveramerica.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

July 10, 2008
Parragon Books is recalling about 500,000 Children's Necklaces with Ballet Shoes Charms. Solder on the charm of the necklace may contain high levels of lead, which if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklace has a silver-colored chain with a silver-colored charm consisting of a pair of ballet shoes and a bow. The necklace was provided with the purchase of a children's book entitled, The Magical Ballet Slippers (alternatively titled Ballerina's Magical Shoes), ISBN 1405411449, published by Parragon Books, Ltd. UPC 9781405411448 is printed on the back of the book. Spanish version, Las zapatillas magicas de la bailarina ISBN 1405448385; UPC 9781405448383. French version, Les petits chaussons magiques ISBN 1405449527; UPC 9781405449526.

The books were sold at retail chains and independent bookstores nationwide from January 2003 through June 2008 for about $7. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Parragon for instructions on how to return the necklace and receive a free children's book.

For more information, consumers can contact Parragon 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, toll-free at (888) 480-2854, or visit the firm's Web site: www.parragonrecall.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

February 22, 2008
Riverside Publishing is recalling about 5,300 sets of children's memory testing cards.

Surface paint on the cards contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves the Universal Nonverbal Intelligence Test'Symbolic Memory Cards. The memory testing cards are part of a kit used to test children's physical and mental abilities. They are white with green figures, measure 1 '' x 1 '', and were sold as part of a kit (model number 922782), or were sold in packages of 10 cards (model number 922775). The model numbers are located on the packaging.

The cards were sold by Riverside Publishing to testing facilities and administrators nationwide from January 2003 through November 2007 for about $550.

They were made in China.

Purchasers should immediately stop using the recalled memory cards and return them to Riverside Publishing for free replacement cards. The firm is contacting purchasers directly.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Riverside Publishing at (800) 323-9540 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.riverpub.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

June 12, 2008
Robert Bosch Tool Corp. is recalling about 9,700 hammer drills. The drill can continue to operate after the trigger has been released, posing a risk of injury to consumers.

The recalled hammer drill is blue with 'BOSCH' printed on the side. The model number 1191VSR can be located on the product nameplate mounted on the side of the motor. The product's packaging will be marked as 1191VSRK (the 'K' indicates that the hammer drill was packaged with a case in a kit). Only drills with a serial number that begins with '7' are included in the recall.

The drills were sold at Menards and other hardware retailers and industrial distributors nationwide from July 2007 through April 2008 for about $100. They were made in Malaysia.

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammer drill immediately and contact the firm for a free repair.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

February 7, 2008
Trek is recalling about 49,000 MT220 girls bicycles. The frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.

Trek has received 13 reports of frames breaking, including four minor injuries.

This recall involves Trek girls bicycles model MT220 and model years 2005 (light metallic blue), 2006 (metallic silver and metallic purple or pink and pearl white), and 2007 (pink and white pearl or metallic purple). The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle. Model year 2008 bicycles re not included in this recall.

The bikes were sold by authorized Trek dealers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2007 for about $300.

They were made in China and Taiwan.

Consumers should take the recalled bicycle away from children immediately and return it to a Trek dealer for a free replacement MT220 girls bicycle or a $100 discount on a different size Trek bicycle.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at www.trekbikes.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

October 30, 2008   
DYMO is recalling about 17,000 power adapters sold with DYMO printers. The power adapters can fail, causing the printer to overheat.

DYMO has received 11 reports of printers overheating and emitting smoke and/or a burnt smell. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the external power adapters sold with the following DYMO LabelWriter 400 series printers: DYMO LabelWriter 400, DYMO LabelWriter 400 Turbo, DYMO LabelWriter Twin Turbo, DYMO LabelWriter Duo and DYMO Desktop Mailing Solution with housing date codes 2407, 2507, 2607 or 2707. The date code is printed on the plastic housing of the adapter. Power adapters with "RoHS" printed on the top right of the product label are not included in this recall.

Office supply stores, discount retailers, and various specialty retailers nationwide sold the printers, which were made in China, from September 2007 through October 2008 for between $100 and $250.

Consumers should immediately unplug the recalled power adapter from the wall socket and from their printer and contact the firm to receive a free replacement external power adapter kit.

For additional information, contact DYMO toll-free at (888) 658-3904 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.dymo.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 29, 2008    
DEWALT is recalling about 13,000 of its DW744 Jobsite Table Saws. The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kickback. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

DEWALT has received one reported incident of the table saw's blade misaligning. No injuries have been reported.

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.

The saws were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from April 2007 through January 2008 for about $500. They were made in Mexico.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled table saws and contact DEWALT for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw.

For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dewalt.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

January 9, 2008    Spanish
Cannondale is recalling its 2008 model year Scalpel mountain bikes.

The frame can break while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. The firm has received six reports of frames breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in Black/White, Blue/Black and Black. The recall includes the following models:

Only certain serial numbers are affected.

The bikes were sold at authorized Cannondale dealers nationwide from October 2007 through December 2007. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact Cannondale or authorized dealer for a free replacement frame. Consumers have been directly notified.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Cannondale at (800) 245-3872 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to custserv@cannondale.com, or visit the firms Web site at www.cannondale.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 25, 2004
Paramount Farmsis voluntarily expanding its recall of natural raw almonds, initially announced last week when the company recalled whole natural raw almonds sold under the Kirkland Signature, Trader Joes and Sunkist brands.

Paramount said that from now on it "pasteurize" all almonds before shipping, which goes above and beyond current industry common practices.

The recall is being expanded in three ways:

• by extending the "best buy" dates for its retail brands;
• by including raw natural diced almonds; and,
• by including all of its industrial distributors and ultimate retailers.

The company chose to expand the recall after one additional case of salmonellosis was confirmed in Michigan that occurred more than three months ago.

Neither the original, nor expanded retail or industrial recall, includes roasted, blanched, sliced, or slivered almonds. Such almonds undergo processing which eliminates any potential bacteria such as Salmonella Enteriditis.

On the retail side, the recall extends the "best before" ending dates. The "best before" dates for Trader Joe's and Sunkist brands whole natural raw almonds extend from 8/21/04 through 3/15/05 to 8/21/04 through 5/20/05. The "best before" dates for Kirkland Signature brand whole natural raw almonds extend from "best before" dates of 8/21/04 through 2/8/05 to 8/21/04 through 3/16/05.

Furthermore, the recall adds raw almonds marked "natural diced" sold under the Sunkist brand in 10-ounce lay-flat plastic bags with "best before" dates of 8/21/04 through 5/20/05.

Paramount Farms is also in the process of contacting all of its distributors and ultimate retailers who further process and resell to ensure all whole natural raw and all raw natural diced almonds with "bulk ship" dates of 8/21/03 through 5/20/04 have been traced and removed from the marketplace.

t is believed that most of the product already has been consumed or has been processed, roasted or otherwise altered, which typically eliminates Salmonella , believed to be linked with illnesses that resulted in the original recall. Countries where the almonds may have been distributed and in which customers are being contacted include Mexico, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, France, England and Italy.

"While extensive lab testing has revealed no Salmonella in Paramount products, we are contacting all of our customers who may have received shipment of natural raw unpasteurized almonds to retrieve any that may still be in circulation and have not been roasted," said David Szeflin, vice president, Operations, Paramount Farms.

The original recall of May 18, 2004 involved approximately 5 million pounds of whole natural raw almonds. An additional 8 million pounds were shipped to other companies, as well as overseas.

The whole natural raw almonds sold under the Trader Joe's brand were in a one-pound lay-flat plastic bag marked "nonpareil variety raw almonds;" those sold under the Sunkist brand were in a 10-ounce lay-flat plastic bag marked "raw natural whole almonds;" and, those sold under the Kirkland Signature brand, available exclusively at Costco Wholesale Inc., were packaged in three-pound, lay-flat plastic bags.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

September 10, 2008    
Aqua Lung is recalling about 6,000 Titan DIN 1st Stage Scuba Regulators and Titan/Conshelf DIN Scuba Adaptors.

Over-tightening of the DIN retainer by a technician during installation can result in the retainer breaking under pressure, a rapid escape of air from the scuba cylinder, and the regulator detaching from the scuba cylinder. This poses a drowning hazard to divers.

The firm has received one report of a DIN retainer breaking under pressure. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled regulators have a brass DIN retainer manufactured prior to June 2006. The recalled Aqua Lung Titan Din 1st Stage regulators have serial numbers lower than 6062501 stamped on the side of the regulators body. Recalled Titan/Conshelf DIN adaptors are marked 300 BAR MAX on the side of the part. DIN adaptors marked 300 BAR MAXI are not included in this recall.

The regulators, made in France, were sold by authorized Aqua Lung dealers nationwide from January 1997 through September 2008 for about $300 to $450 for the scuba regulators or $70 for DIN adaptors sold separately.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled diving regulators and DIN adaptors and return them to any authorized Aqua Lung dealer for a free replacement DIN retainer.

For additional information, contact Aqua Lung toll-free at (877) 253-3483 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.aqualung.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

May 15, 2008    
Maran Inc. is recalling Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets sold at TJ Maxx stores. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. Squeeze Kids and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16).

The jackets, made in China, were sold exclusively at TJ Maxx retail stores nationwide during January 2007 for about $13.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchased or to Maran Inc. to receive a refund.

For additional information, contact Maran Inc. toll-free at (866) 431-5698 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.Sqz.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

April 28, 2004
Isuzu is recalling 72,905 Trooper SUVs because their accelerators stick for several seconds after the gas pedal is released.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Troopers from the 1992-1995 model years were affected by the recall.

"The accelerator cable can stick so that the engine speed will not immediately decrease upon release of the accelerator pedal," NHTSA said. "This can cause the accelerator throttle cable to delay RPM and vehicle speed reduction for several seconds after the accelerator pedal is released, which in turn, can lead to a crash."

The agency did not say whether any actual accidents or injuries had been linked to the problem. It said dealers would fix it by replacing the throttle cable rubber boot on the SUVs.