Recalls in January 1970

April 7, 2005
L.L. Bean is recalling its wooden directors chairs.

The wooden dowels in the fabric seats are too small and can break or slide out of the fabric sleeves; the fabric seat can tear from the wooden seat frame; and the chair frame also can break at the backrest upright, the armrest and at the leg axis. These failures can cause the chairs occupant to fall to the floor, and possibly sustain injuries.

L.L. Bean received 10 reports of the dowels breaking, two reports of the fabric tearing and four reports of frame breakage, which involve eight people falling from the chairs. There have been no reports of injury.

The recalled directors chair is a folding chair with a solid natural-colored wood frame. They have cotton duck fabric seats and backs in navy, red, green and natural colors. The seats are padded and unpadded, and replacement padded seats were sold separately. The directors chair measures 34-inches-high, 24-inches-wide and 19-inches-deep with an 18-inch seat height. The replacement padded seats are navy red, green and natural canvas.

The recalled directors chair includes models XS78 and VU67and the recalled replacement seat includes model XS79, which can be found on the label underneath the seat.

The chairs were sold through the L.L. Bean catalog, Web site and L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport, Maine from February 2004 through September 2004 for $79 for the padded and $59 for the unpadded chair and $29 for the padded replacement seat.

Consumers should stop using the directors chair and the padded replacement seat immediately and contact L.L. Bean to receive a full refund or an L.L. Bean gift certificate.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact L.L. Bean toll-free at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the companys Web site at www.llbean.com/recall for more information.

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

December 6, 2005
Toshiba is recalling about 4,100 DVD Home Theater Systems. A problem in the systems circuit board could pose a fire hazard.

This recall involves the Toshiba 5-Disk DVD Home Theater System, model number SD-C67HT. The model number can be found on the front of the DVD Player/Receiver to the right of the word Toshiba. The DVD Home Theater System consists of six speakers, including a subwoofer and a DVD Player/Receiver.

The units were sold by consumer electronics stores nationwide from April 2005 through September 2005, for a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price of $399.99.

Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC directly contacted many of the owners of the affected product. If you have not been contacted, please contact Toshiba at the phone number or Web site address listed below. Upon return of the product, the firm will provide a refund of $440.39.

Consumer Contact: Call Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC at (877) 290-6064 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firms Web site at www.tacp.toshiba.com.

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

November 30, 2005
Stravina Operating Co., LLC, of Chatsworth, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 6 million childrens metal necklaces and zipper pulls.

The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of accessible lead in the metal and/or the paint, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklaces are silver-colored with individual names painted in variety of colors. The nameplate on the necklace hangs from a 16-inch black cord. The necklace packages are marked Personalized Necklace and Stravina. UPC Code 0-35203-00039-7 is on the necklace package.

The recalled zipper pulls are silver-colored with individual names that come in various colors. The zipper pull hangs from a silver-colored metal clip designed to attach to a backpack, a keyring, and zippers on clothing. Printed on the zipper pulls packaging is Personalized Zipper Pull, Great for Backpacks and Keyrings too and Stravina. UPC Code 0-35203-00038-0 is written on the package.

The recalled metal necklaces and zipper pulls were sold at discount, toy, party, grocery and drug stores from March 2002 through September 2005 for between $2 and $4. All of the jewelry was manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take this metal jewelry away from children and contact Stravina for a free replacement product at (800) 964-0029 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firms Web site at www.stravina.com for more information.

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

March 11, 2005
Black & Decker is recalling about 500,000 ProBlend blenders. The blades can weaken or break during use while making frozen beverages. A broken blade presents a risk of injury if taken into the mouth or swallowed.

There have been 18 incidents of broken blades associated with this problem. No injuries have been reported.

The recall includes Black & Decker brand ProBlend models BL5000, BL5900 and BL6000. The recalled ProBlend products are 5-speed, 550-watt blenders with 48-ounce marked glass jars. Each model has a die-cast, brushed stainless steel base bearing the name Black & Decker. The model number is located on the bottom of the product.

The blenders were sold at retailers nationwide from December 2003 to January 2005 for between $40 and $60.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer, Applica Consumer Products Inc., to receive a free replacement blade assembly.

Consumer Contact: Call Applica Consumer Products Inc. toll-free at (800) 385-6686 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.regcen.com/blenderrecall.

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

February 22, 2005
Playtex is recalling its Hip Hammock child carrier. The shoulder strap support can detach from the hammock, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

The company has received two reports of the shoulder strap detaching from the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled infant carriers were sold under the name Playtex Hip Hammock, which is sewn into the front of the carrier. The model number is sewn into the inside panel below the instructions for use. The model numbers are:

05300 Basic Black Hip Hammock
05301 Deluxe Black Hip Hammock
05302 Deluxe Navy Blue Hip Hammock

The carriers were sold at juvenile product stores, discount stores nationwide, catalog and internet sites from June 2004 through February 2005 for about $40 (Basic model) and $60 (Deluxe model).

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Playtex Products Inc., for instructions on returning the carrier for a replacement.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Playtex Products Inc., at (800) 522-8230 between 8:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

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

October 15, 2008   
Fujifilm is recalling about 5,300 BC-50 battery chargers. The plastic portion of the units power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

The recalled BC-50 battery chargers were included with the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by the production lot codes WCAA and WCAB, which can be located on the back of the battery charger unit, in the lower, right-hand corner.

The battery chargers were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras and have production lot codes of WBAD and WFBA. Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in the recall.

Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide sold the chargers, which were made in China, from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60.

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.

For additional information, contact Fujifilm at (800) 800-3854 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.fujifilmusa.com.

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

February 15, 2005
Wal-Mart is recalling more than 50,000 Rocker Infant Toys. The seam on the plastic balls can separate, releasing the small toy inside and posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall involves Baby Connection Reef Rocker infant toys. The floor toy is intended for children ages 3 months and above. The toy's water-filled dome and four toy balls have colorful sea creatures inside. Lights and music are activated when the toy is shaken.

The toy was sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from May 2004 through January 2005 for between $8 and $10.

While there are no reported injuries, consumers should immediately take the toy away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart store 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 the firms Web site at www.walmartstores.com. Picture of Recalled Toy

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

June 2, 2005
Whirlpool is recalling about 529,000 Kitchenaid Coffeemakers. An internal electrical component of the coffeemaker can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Whirlpool Corp. has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffeemakers overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled KitchenAid coffeemakers are black, white, red, or blue in color. They are manufactured in 10- and 12-cup models. Consumers can determine if they have one of the recalled coffeemakers by identifying the products model and serial numbers, which are located on a label on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The affected models are listed below.

The serial numbers of the affected products begin with the letters WCJ, WCK, WCL, WCM, and WCP.

The items were sold through catalogs, department stores, specialty retailers and on-line retailers nationwide from January 1999 through December 2004 for between $50 and $130.

Consumers should unplug and stop using the coffeemakers immediately and contact KitchenAid for a free comparable coffeemaker model or an exchange for another KitchenAid product. Consumers should not return the coffeemaker to the retailer where it was purchased.

Consumer Contact: Contact KitchenAid at (800) 990-6255 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, or go to the firms Web site at www.KitchenAid.com/repair.

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

Affected Models:

April 14, 2005
Maytag Corp. is recalling about 636,000 Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners. The recalled vacuums have defective on-off switches that can overheat the handle and toolholder areas of the vacuum, resulting in a fire hazard.

Maytag has received 249 reports of vacuums overheating, which caused the handle area to smoke, melt or catch fire. One minor burn injury requiring no medical attention was reported.

Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners are plastic, upright vacuums with the brand name Hoover and words Self Propelled printed on the front of the product. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the vacuum.

The following model numbers are included in the recall:

• U6423-900
• U6425-900
• U6425-950
• U6445-900
• U6445-960
• U6449-900
• U6450-900
• U6451-900
• U6455-900

Only those Hoover Self-Propelled Upright Vacuum Cleaners manufactured between May 1998 and November 1999 are included in this recall. The recalled models include serial numbers 0598xxxxxxxx through 1199xxxxxxxx, with the first four digits of the serial number indicating the month and year of production (e.g., 0598xxxxxxxx is May 1998).

The vacuum cleaners were sold at household appliance and floorcare retailers nationwide from May 1998 through July 2000 for between $259 and $279.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Maytag to obtain the name and address of the nearest Hoover repair center to schedule a free repair. Consumers should not return their vacuum cleaners to retailers.

Consumer Contact: Call Maytag Corp. toll-free at (800) 250-6075 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web sites at www.maytag.com or www.hoover.com.

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

August 20, 2008
Cervlo SA is recalling about 5,800 carbon fiber bicycle forks.

The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Cervelo has received 12 reports of forks cracking or breaking, resulting in one consumer suffering a broken wrist and another suffering minor abrasions.

The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words Wolf Superlite and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters SL on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles.

They were sold by bicycle retailers nationwide from November 2005 through July 2007 for about $475 and were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled forks and contact their authorized Cervlo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed.

For additional information, contact Cervlo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.cervelo.com/WolfSLRecall.

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

November 22, 2005
Haier America is recalling about 150,000 oscillating tower fans. Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard.

Haier has received eight reports of fires or flames associated with this electric fan, including minor property damage and one report of minor burns.

This recall involves a Haier oscillating electric tower fan, model FTM140GG. The gray tower fan has three speed settings and a 120-minute shut-off timer. Haier is printed on a silver label near the top of the front of the tower. The model number is printed on the lower back of the fan. No other Haier fans are included in this recall.

The fans were sold at discount department stores nationwide from February 2004 through November 2005 for between $20 and $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the tower fan and call Haier for instructions on how to obtain a $30 coupon redeemable for the purchase from Haier of any available product. Consumers who previously received a $10 mail-in rebate will get a $20 coupon.

For additional information, contact Haier toll-free at (866) 601-8073 anytime.

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

May 18, 2005
The Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling about 190,000 Eddie Bauer, Safety 1st, and Cosco brand rear-facing infant child safety seats.

Dorel has received complaints that the harness on the recalled child safety seats can loosen after the child has been buckled in, and in the event of a crash the child may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

The models involved in the recall are:

• Eddie Bauer: 22-625 AFD GB1B, 22-625 GLC GB1B, 22-625 EDG GB1B, and 22-625 MAC GB1B
• Safety 1st: 22-325 CMB GB1B, 22-325 VIN GB1B, 22-325 DTA GB1B, and 22-325 TST GB1B
• Cosco 22-300 JOS GB1B

Only those seats manufactured between August 19, 2003, and October 20, 2004, are affected.

Dorel will mail a free repair kit consisting of two harness clips along with installation instructions to owners who return their registration cards. Owners who have not registered their product should contact Dorels toll-free number (800-881-0570) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT or contact the company by fax (800-207-8182). They may also e-mail Dorel at designerrecall@djgusa.com.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages parents to obtain and install the repair kit as soon as possible, so that the child seat provides maximum protection for the child. In the meantime, parents are advised to make sure that the seat is properly adjusted while in use. Parents should continue to use the existing seat while waiting to receive and install the repair kit because the seat still provides better protection than an adult seat belt or no restraint.

Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign should call NHTSAs toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236, or check NHTSAs website, www.safercar.gov.

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

February 23, 2005
Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. (DJG) is recalling certain rear-facing DreamRide child restraint systems, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced.

The affected systems are Model 22-001FSM, manufactured between December 1, 2003, and April 28, 2004. The restraint system did not perform correctly during a NHTSA-mandated compliance test. As a consequence, children in these types of systems may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Consumers should discontinue use in the rear-facing mode and use the restraint only as a car bed.

Car beds allow small infants unable to ride in a semi-reclined position because of medical reasons to instead ride lying down. However, if an owner needs a rear-facing child restraint, DJG will provide a free replacement unit.

For further information, or to receive a warning label for the system, owners should contact DJGs toll-free number at 866-611-3022 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST. Customers may also send a fax to 800-207-8182 or e-mail dreamride@djgusa.com.

NHTSA also encourages parents who have not registered their child restraint system to do so as soon as possible so the manufacturer can contact owners of safety recalls in the future. Consumers with questions about this or any other safety recall campaign should call NHTSAs toll-free Auto Safety Hotline (888-327-4236), or check NHTSAs website, www.safercar.gov.

June 21, 2005
H&M Baby Denim and Knit Jackets are being recalled. The metal buttons can come loose and detach from these garments, posing a choking hazard to young children.

H&M has received one report of the metal buttons detaching. No injuries have been reported.

These jackets are light blue denim with two breast pockets, a gray knit hood and gray knit sleeves. The buttons have BABY written on the front. A red and white A patch is sewn on the front, a blue 3 decal is on one sleeve and a red football is on the other sleeve. The recall included jackets sold in sizes 2 months through 18 months. Style number 432740 is written on the laundry care tag inside the jacket. H&M is written on the collar label.

The jackets were sold at H&M retail stores nationwide from January 2005 through May 2005 for about $15.

Consumers should take these jackets away from young children immediately, and return the jacket to any H&M store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact H&M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.hm.com.

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

October 19, 2005
Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is warning consumers about 48,500 Jack O Lantern buckets containing eight tea lights. The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. If all eight candles included with the unit are lit at the same time, it can generate too much heat and pose a fire hazard.

The firm has received three reports of fires when consumers lit the eight candles in the bottom of the bucket decoration. The reports include damage to carpets and a table, other minor property damage and one second degree burn.

The Jack O Lantern buckets are tea light candle holders sold in three colors: orange, cream and black. The buckets are about 6.25 inches high and about 7 inches in diameter at the top. They have item number 14609-00 or 14609-02 written on a sticker located on the bottom of the buckets.

Grocery and discount stores nationwide sold these Halloween decorations beginning in July 2005 for between $2 and $3.

Consumers with these decorations are urged to use only a single candle at a time. Also, ensure the wick of the tea light is trimmed according to the instructions on the bottom of the bucket and follow the other burning instructions.

For more information, contact Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. toll-free at (877) 332-9006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

June 1, 2005
Cables To Go is recalling about 3,100 power adapters sold with Go!Data drive enclosures. A component inside the adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire or electrical shock.

Cables To Go has received five reports of adapters overheating, including one report of the carpet beneath the adapter being damaged. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves AC power adapters sold with Go!Data 3.5-inch IDE external hard drive enclosures. The AC adapters were sold only with the drive enclosures. "PRiver" or MoreTec is written on the enclosures.

The devices were sold at the Cables to Go Web site, other Web retailers and computer and electronics stores nationwide from May 24, 2004 through February 21, 2005 for about $55.

Consumers should unplug the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and stop using the product immediately. Contact Cables To Go for information on receiving a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: EFor more information, call Cables To Go toll-free at (888) 297-7855 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.cablestogo.com/recall.

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

July 29, 2008
Earthentree is recalling wooden toys. The toys contain small parts or can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard. The recalled rattles violate the federal rattle standard. Some of the toys also have a string longer than 12 inches, which can pose a strangulation hazard to young children.

This recall involves a variety of wooden toys including egg shakers (maracas), pull toys, rattles, and trains. The toys are painted glossy red, orange, green, brown, yellow or natural wood.

The toys, made in India, were sold at Earthentrees Web site, Fairs, Trade Shows and retail stores nationwide from December 2007 through May 2008 for about $7 to $34.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Earthentree for exchange or refund.

For additional information, contact Earthentree at (800) 963-1593 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.earthentree.com/recall.

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

April 21, 2005
Royal Seating Ltd. is recalling about 46,000 of its children's Prima Chairs. The seat portion of the chair can detach from the leg base possibly causing a child to fall to the floor.

Royal Seating Ltd. has received three reports of the chairs legs separating from the seat. No injuries were reported.

The Prima chair is a childs molded plastic chair made up of two plastic parts: the chairs seat and the base, which includes the chair legs. The Prima chair is sold in several seat heights measuring between 8 and 13 inches from the top of the seat to the floor. The seat portion is 10.5 inches by 10 inches. The Prima chair comes in red, yellow, blue, green, teal, berry and purple with either black or same colored legs as the seat or navy seat with black legs. The model number does not appear on the chair. The Prima chair can be identified on the companys web site under Early Learning, model number 7101.

The chairs were sold by furniture dealers and catalogs to schools and similar institutions between February 1, 2004 and November 20, 2004 for $29. This recall includes only chairs bought during this time period.

Owners who have not already been directly contacted by Royal Seating should visit the firms Web site or call Royal Seating toll-free to receive information about having chairs tested and replaced if needed.

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

April 5, 2005
Fern Warm Comforts Tea Light Candles are being recalled. The candles were manufactured for Southern Living At HOME, a direct selling company.

Some of the candles from one production run can burn with a high flame, due to contamination. Southern Living At HOME has received one report of high flame. There are no reported injuries.

This alert is only for consumers who purchased Item Number 40491 (the item number is located on the side of the packaging below the logo), an eight pack of Fern Warm Comforts tea light candles, after October 26, 2004. The tea light candles are green and come in a plastic holder. Candles purchased prior to October 26, 2004 are not affected by this alert.

Southern Living At HOME consultants sold these candles at home parties nationwide from October 26, 2004 through March 1, 2005 for about $7.

Southern Living At HOME will notify consumers who purchased the recalled candles directly and will receive a free replacement candle set.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Southern Living At HOME at (800) 898-0128 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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