Recalls in January 1970

February 26, 2004
Schylling Associates is recalling wooden radio music boxes because a wooden turning knob and antenna top can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children and exposing a sharp point.

The recalled Picture Radio song boxes have a wind-up knob, picture window, flexible antenna, and wooden carrying handle. The music boxes come in three designs: The A, B, C Song, Old MacDonald has a farm, and Mary had a little lamb. Each plays the respective song when the main dial is turned.

The A,B,C box has a red front, yellow knobs, and lettering on the front and back; the Old MacDonald box has a yellow front, blue knobs, and a farm scene on the front and back; and the Mary had a little lamb box has a blue front, yellow knobs, and pastoral scene on the front and back. The bottom of the music boxes reads, More Fun From Schylling.

The toys were sold at specialty stores, gift shops, department stores and book stores nationwide from September 2003 through January 2004 for about $12.

Parents should take these toys away from children immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund or free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: Call Schylling Associates Inc. at (800) 767-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the companys Web site at www.schylling.com

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

April 22, 2005
Volkswagen is voluntarily recalling 35,000 Golfs from the 1999 and 2000 model years because of a problem with the fuel supply line.

On certain passenger vehicles with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension may exist on the fuel supply line. This may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to develop a crack. If a crack develops, it could result in a leak and leaking fuel in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.

Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary, the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced.

The recall is expected to begin on July 15, 2005. Owners should contact Volkswagen at (800) 822-8987.

March 2, 2005
Childrens Stuffed Yarn Bunnies made by Ocean Desert Sales Inc. are being recalled. The eyes can detach from the stuffed animal as can the heart and flower button decorations, posing a choking hazard to infants.

The stuffed bunny is about 8-inches tall wearing a skirt or overall shorts in various colors including purple, turquoise and pink. The skirt and overall shorts are decorated with heart and flower buttons, and there is a bow tie at the neck in checked pattern colors including green and pink. The eyes are round black beads.

A hang tag attached to the stuffed bunny reads in part, OCEAN DESERT SALES 5400 TULIP STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19124 ITEM NO.: EST-220 MADE IN CHINA UPC CODE: 0 15381 14220 1.

The bunnies were sold at discount and dollar stores from February 2002 through March 2003 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and return it the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Ocean Desert Sales at (800) 252-1931 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

October 13, 2004
LaCrosse Footwear Inc. is recalling about 8,400 Polar and Trailblazer Work Boots. The protective toe cap on the boots may not provide sufficient impact and compression protection. This could result in crushing, bruising, or other injury to the wearers foot.

The Polar and Trailblazer style boots were sold in black or brown with the company name LaCrosse written on the side of the boot. The boots have the style name Polar or Trailblazer and one of the following style numbers on the inside of the tongue of the boot: 693100, 00693100, and 466000. Only these style numbers are included in this recall.

The boots were sold at independent sporting goods, farm, work and shoe stores nationwide as well as through safety distributors. Boots were sold from June 2002 to July 2004 for between $67 and $110.

Consumers should stop using the boots immediately and contact LaCrosse to receive a store credit toward the purchase of a new pair of boots.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call LaCrosse Footwear at (800) 890-3505 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, send an email to lacrosserecall@lacrossefootwear.com, or write to LaCrosse Footwear Recall Department, 18550 N.E. Riverside Parkway, Portland, OR 97230, Attention: Polar/Trailblazer Protective Toe Recall. Consumers also can visit the LaCrosse Web site at www.lacrossefootwear.com

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

February 22, 2008    Spanish
Family Dollar is recalling about 250,000 "Fun 'n Safe" magnetic dart boards.

Small magnets at the ends of the darts can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

The magnetic dart board is about 15 inches wide with a black, white, green, and red bulls eye checkered design and was sold with six 4-inch long magnetic darts. The darts magnetically adhere to the dart board when thrown. 'Made in China' is embossed on the back of the board.

The dartboards were sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2001 through January 2008 for about $5.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return the board and all of the darts to a Family Dollar store for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com.

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

April 13, 2005
About 220,000 Nu-Tronix karaoke players sold at Wal-Mart are being recalled. The paint on the five control buttons of the karaoke player contains excessive lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and growth retardation.

This recall includes the Nu-tronix Karaoke Cassette Player and Recorder with digital radio and alarm features.

A microphone, with a white cord is attached to the cassette player. Nu-tronix is printed on the front of the product. The karaoke player is gray with a purple handle and a purple cassette cover. The karaoke player is sold with two cassette tapes with childrens songs, a multifunctional microphone and lyric sheets.

The units were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from June 2003 through March 2005 for about $20.

Consumers should return the recalled karaoke players to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. or visit the firms Web site at www.walmartstores.com and click on Product Recalls for more information or submit questions on the Store Feedback link.

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

December 10, 2004
Suzuki is recalling its 2005 model DR-Z110K5 Off-Road Motorcycle. The rear shock absorber may have been assembled with an incorrect o-ring, allowing fluid to leak from the shock absorber. Fluid loss from the shock absorber can compromise the shock's damping characteristics, which can render the motorcycle unstable creating a potential for injury or death.

Suzuki model DR-Z110K5 is a small motorcycle designed for a rider weighing less than 121 pounds. Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2004 and early November 2004. They are yellow in color with red stripe on the side of the fuel tank with a large S, the Suzuki logo.

Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at 1-800-444-5077 between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday or go to their website www.suzukicycles.com.

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

June 21, 2005
Honda Motor Co. will recall 85,154 2005 model year Odyssey minivans to repair problems with the front air bag systems.

Two external impact sensors that may have been insufficiently sealed during the manufacturing process are the source of the problems according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

If water gets inside the sensor the moisture can corrode the sensor and possibly cause a short circuit, NHTSA said.

NHTSA warns that front impact sensor failure could cause a delay in or loss of frontal air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The Honda recall is expected to begin on August 29, NHTSA said

April 6, 2004
About 6,300 promotional water bottles are being recalled by H&M of New York. The pull-up, black plastic drinking spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

These are black plastic water bottles in green canvas sports holders. H&M is written on the bottle and the strap of the holder. The holder has a zip-up side, zipper pocket, a pocket made with netting and an insulated silver lining.

H&M clothing stores nationwide distributed the water bottles as a free premium with purchase of childrens wear between February 2004 and March 5, 2004.

Consumers should return the water bottle to any H&M store for a free $5 coupon towards another H&M purchase.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call H&M toll-free at (877) 439- 6261 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.hm.com

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

June 13, 2005
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 260,000 large pickup trucks and SUVs to fix a sudden stalling problem with diesel engines.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the stalling problem affected F-Series superduty pickups from the 2004-2005 model years as well as the 2004-2005 Ford Excursion full-size sport utility vehicle and E350 and E450 vans.

All of the vehicles are equipped with 6.0 liter diesel engines and the recall stems from a potentially faulty fuel injection control module, NHTSA said.

Ford is also recalling 78,675 superduty pickups and chassis cab vehicles from the 2005 model year because their fuel line may separate from the main fuel bundle.

Fuel line separation can cause engine stalling or leakage, possibly resulting in a fire.

The trucks affected by the recall as F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 superduty pickups and said they were equipped with 5.4 or 6.8 liter gasoline engines.

April 13, 2005
Zebco is recalling about 1.5 million children's fishing rods. The paint on the rods contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

There have been no reports of injuries or illness associated with these poles. This voluntary recall is being conducted to prevent any possibility of injury.

The recalled fishing poles are brightly colored and feature pictures of the following cartoon characters on the reels: from Nickelodeons SpongeBob Squarepants are SpongeBob, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks; Nick Jr.s Dora the Explorer; Disneys Tigger; and the cast of Nickelodeons Rocket Power. ZEBCO and Floating Catch Em Kit are written on the handles of these poles with the exception of the Rocket Power poles.

The Rocket Power poles have a two-piece rod, were sold with sunglasses and Rocket Power is written on the rod. Newer fishing poles with a date code on the rod (near the handle) are not included in the recall. Sold at: Discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13.

The rods were sold at discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through March 2005 for between $9 and $13.

Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Zebco for information on receiving a free replacement fishing pole.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Zebco at (800) 444-5581 Ext. 6217 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.zebco.com/recall.

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

July 7, 2005
Auto recalls have been announced for the Volkwagen Jetta, Ford Expedition and Navigator SUVs and the Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.

Volkswagen AG is recalling 39,583 Jetta sedans sold in the United States because of a potential fuel leak that could trigger a fire inside the engine compartment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a fuel supply line clamp located in the engine compartment may not be positioned properly and could cause the fuel leak.

The vehicles involved in the recall are from the 2005 model year.

Ford Motor Co. is recalling 10,061 Expedition and Navigator SUVs from the 2006 model year because tires on the driver's side may be damaged. NHTSA warns that the damage could lead to a tread separation and crash.

A sharp object within the Ford assembly line caused the tire damage according to NHTSA.

Finally NHTSA reports on its website that Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 11,592 2005-model year Tacoma pickup trucks in the United States due to defective seat belt buckle sensors.

November 9, 2005
Thane International is recalling about 35,000 Perfect Air Ultra Air Purifiers. An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire which poses the risk of fire.

Thane has received six reports of incidents involving these air purifiers catching on fire or melting. Thane has also received six units which were returned by customers and show some evidence of melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.

The Perfect Air Ultra is an air filtration device to counter indoor air pollution. It measures approximately 12 inches high, 15 inches wide and 6 inches deep, and weighs about 3.2 pounds. The outer casing is made of white plastic and has a gray function plate that is inserted into the top of the unit.

The purifier has four stacked tubular rows with a series of horizontal vents along the length of each row. Perfect Air Ultra is not written on the unit, but is written on the instruction booklet included with the unit.

The units were sold via television infomercials and via direct sales on Thanes Web site from February 2004 through December 2004 for about $100.

Consumers should stop using the air purifiers immediately and contact Thane for instructions on how to return them and receive a coupon for credit toward other Thane products.

Consumer Contact: Call Thane toll-free at (800) 895-0986 anytime, visit Thanes Web site at www.thane.com.

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

November 18, 2004
Chicago Imports Inc. is recalling about 55,000 electric pictures. The pictures have inadequate construction, incorrect wiring, and use flammable materials, all of which pose fire and electric shock hazards to consumers.

The recalled electric pictures are framed artwork that utilize electric lights and sound and feature moving background scenes, including waterfalls, snow, beach scenes, city skylines, and religious figures. Some of the pictures contain battery operated clocks. The paintings come with wooden, glass mirror, or plastic frames. The pictures come in four different sizes: 99cm x 48cm; 65cm x 47cm; 35cm x 35cm; and 33cm x 19cm.

The pictures were sold at discount, dollar and general merchandise stores nationwide from October 2001 through April 2004 for between $20 and $150 (depending on the size of the picture).

Consumers should unplug the electric pictures immediately and return them to Chicago Imports for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For information on returning the picture, consumers should call Chicago Imports at (800) 656-0000 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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

April 20, 2005
California International Trading is recalling about 5,000 light-up pacifiers, electronic piano tops and choochoo train toys. The pacifiers and toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The Light-up Pacifier is a plastic pacifier, which also acts as a whistle. When a button on the pacifiers handle is pushed, the pacifier lights up with flashing LED lights.

The New Style Piano is a battery operated musical piano, which measures about 6 inches across and comes in orange and blue colors.

The High Toys Choochoo Toy Train is a battery operated train that measures about 8 inches across and 5 inches high. The main body of the train is light blue with red wheels, with tiny foam balls contained inside its pink smokestack.

The items were sold at swap meets and flea markets in the Los Angeles area from July 2004 through February 2005 for between $1 and $2.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifiers and toys away from young children and call California International Trading to find out how to get a refund and postage reimbursement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact California International Trading toll-free at (800) 416-4491 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

July 8, 2005
Britax Child Safety is recalling certain "Super Elite" child safety seats (Model E9031). The recall includes seats of this model produced from April 2001 to August 2002.

In some cases the harness adjuster tab for this child safety seat may begin to stick. If the adjuster tab sticks in the open position, the adjuster strap webbing may slip within the adjuster that controls the tightness of the harness, allowing the harness to loosen. A loose harness increases the risk of serious injury in a crash.

Britax expects to have repair kits available by July 20, 2005. Registered owners will automatically be sent a repair kit and instructions for its use. Until that time, owners should continue to use the seat but must check to be sure the harness is secure before each use.

Owners who do not receive a remedy kit, or who need further information, should contact Britax (800-683-2045) or visit the companys website: www.britaxusa.com.

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling about 7,200 10-in-1 Activity Trunks by Kid Connection. Some of the toys in these trunks contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recalled 10-IN-1 Wood Activity Trunk is a wood box with a removable lid. The trunk measures about 7-inches wide by 8 -inches high by 14 -inches long. The toy set provides 10 different activities, including a pounding bench, puzzle, stacking rings, bead maze/runner, wood alphabet blocks, wood stacking blocks of various shapes, wood train engine, and plastic building blocks.

One side of the trunk contains an abacus with five rows of colored beads. The other side of the trunk contains the shape sorter and pictures of a yellow tiger and purple bear with building blocks. No writing is on the box. The red cardboard packaging reads, kidconnection and 10-IN-1 Wood Activity Trunk.

The units were sold at Wal-Mart stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through September 2005 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately take these toys away from young children and return the product to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Marts Web site at www.walmart.com and click on Product Recalls for more information.

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

October 27, 2009
Two reports of near-strangulation of children have prompted the recall of about 364,000 sets of Roman shades sold at Bed Bath & Beyond.

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his or her neck.

There have been two reports of children becoming entangled in the exposed inner cord on the back of the shade.

In July 2008, while in his crib, a 20-month-old boy became entangled in the inner cord from a roman shade. His grandfather responded to the child's cries and removed the cord that left a red mark on the right side of his neck. In April 2009, the mother of a 3-year-old boy found her crying son with a cord mark that ran ear to ear on the front of his neck. The boy was able to free himself after becoming entangled in the inner cord. No permanent injuries were sustained in these incidents.

This recall includes all sizes and colors of Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Bed Bath & Beyond with exposed inner cords on the back. Colors include navy, chocolate, khaki and cream. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE. Always keep cords 'to get to cords."

The shades were sold by Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and on-line at www.bedbathandbeyond.com from August 2007 through September 2009 for between $40 and $130. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit will be available by the end of November.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Louis Hornick & Company toll-free at (800) 517-3612 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hornickindustries.com.

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

December 22, 2004
The Crosman Corporation is recalling about 24,000 Walther CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk CO2 Air Pistols. The air pistols safety might move from the engaged or "safe" position to the disengaged or "fire" position when the trigger is pulled once or more and then released. This poses a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and unintentionally fired.

The recalled air pistols include the Walther models CP Sport, CP99, and Nighthawk manufactured throughout 2003. The recalled models have a serial number of J3, which is located on the right side of the air pistol. The Walther CP Sport and CP99 CO2 air pistols capture the look and feel of a Walther firearm. The Nighthawk air pistol is outfitted with a compensator, red dot sight, flashlight and a mounting system. If there is an asterisk inscribed next to the serial number, the air pistol is not part of the recall.

Sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide sold the CP Sports and CP 99s from February 2003 through July 2004 and the Nighthawks from October 2003 through July 2004 for between $85 and $300.

Consumers should stop using these air pistols immediately and contact the company to receive a free inspection and repair or replacement unit.

Known purchasers have received a notification from Crosman of this recall. Consumers who have not received direct notification should call the company toll-free at (866) 583-7340 anytime or visit the companys Web site at www.crosman.com to receive instructions for returning the pistol and receiving a repair or replacement.

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