Recalls in January 1970

November 10, 2005
Makita U.S.A. is recalling about 1,500 7-inch angle grinders. The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.

Makita has not received any reports of incidents or injury.

The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The grinders model number and serial number are located on the silver nameplate which is located above the trigger switch. The last four digits of the serial numbers of the recalled grinders are in the following ranges:

The grinders housing is blue and the name Makita appears in large white letters on the housing. No other Makita grinders are involved in the recall.

The grinders were sold at industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005 through September 2005 for about $179.

Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866) 838-5008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com.

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

March 4, 2005
Elegants Kids 2000 Inc. is recalling about 34,000 Soother baby pacifiers. The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

The recalled pacifiers measure about 2-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches in width. The pacifiers are blue, green, yellow and pink and have a tan tinted nipple with a curved plastic handle and shield. SOOTHER BABY PACIFIERS is printed on the back of cardboard packaging with a clear blister-bubble cover.

The pacifiers were sold at gift shops, discount retail stores and various Hispanic commercial retailers nationwide from March 2000 through January 2005 for between $.50 and $1.

Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. collect at (213) 627-6716 between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

June 14, 2005
Jtul gas-fired stoves are being recalled. Movement or misplacement of the stoves burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

Jtul has received six reports of delayed ignition resulting in glass breakage. One laceration injury has been reported.

The recall involves two Jtul models of gas-fired stoves - the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer. The stoves are fueled with liquid propane (LP) gas. The model number (either GF 100 DV II or GF 200 DV II) can be found on the metal rating plate attached to the back of the stove.

Dealers and distributors of Jtul products nationwide sold the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT model for about $1,100 and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer model for about $1,300 from June 2004 through early April 2005.

Consumers should stop using their LP fueled stoves immediately, shut off the gas supply and contact their Jtul dealers to make arrangements for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units are being personally contacted by dealers who sold the products. Consumers who think that they have recalled units and who have not yet been contacted, should call their dealer for information.

Consumer Contact: For assistance in turning off the gas and arranging for a free repair, consumers should contact their dealer from whom they purchased the stove or their local liquid propane (LP) gas provider. For additional information, consumers also can contact Jtul toll-free at (877) 451-1048 extension 108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto the Jtul Web site at www.jotulflame.com.

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

December 13, 2005
Kids II Inc. is recalling about 14,000 "Bounce Bounce Baby!" door jumpers. The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit and child to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children.

Kids II has received nine reports of the clamp breaking with three reports of injuries, including a bruised forehead, chin and foot.

The Bounce Bounce Baby! Door Jumper has model number 6753 written on a white warning label on the seat. The jumper has a blue canvas seat with a sun, star and bee design print, blue straps, and a blue plastic clamp that attaches to an interior door frame. The name "Kids II" is printed on the plastic housing that contains the clamp. Model 67531 Door Jumpers that have a metal clamp are not included in this recall.

The jumpers were sold at discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from January 2005 through November 2005 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.kidsii.com.

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

September 8, 2005
The Coleman Co. is recalling about 124,000 gas grills and 6,200 heaters. The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. This can pose a fire or explosion hazard.

Coleman has received 98 reports of these regulators leaking propane. Coleman has received no reports of injuries or property damage.

The recall includes Coleman Gas Grills with model numbers 5100, 5300, 5400, 5600, 6000 and 7700, and Coleman Patio Heater with model number 5040. The model name and number can be found directly on the front of the grills and on the inside cover of the heaters.

The units were sold at Lowes, Expo Design Centers and various pool and patio retailers nationwide. The grills were sold from January 2004 through July 2005 for between $270 and $1,260. The patio heaters were sold from June 2004 through July 2005 for between $500 and $600.

Consumers should stop using the grills and heaters immediately and contact Coleman for a free replacement regulator assembly. Once the regulator is replaced, the grill or heater may be used.

Consumer Contact: Call The Coleman Company, Inc. toll-free at (866) 584-8587 anytime, or log on to the company's Web site at www.coleman.com.

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

February 9, 2005
Deb Shops of Philadelphia is recalling about 48,000 decorative candleholders. The hook or handle of the candleholder can overheat and break, causing the lit candle to fall out and pose a fire hazard.

Deb Shops has received two reports of the metal candleholder burning through, causing the candle to fall and burn a small rug area. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves moon, dolphin and fish themed candleholders. The decorative candleholders are about 9-inches tall with a metal bucket that sits suspended from a hook. A votive candle sits inside the bucket.

The candleholders were sold at Deb Shops retail stores nationwide from November 2001 through November 2004 for about $13.

Consumers should stop using the candleholder immediately and return it to the nearest Deb Shops retail store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Deb Shops Inc. at (800) 332-7467 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firms Web site at www.debshops.com/recall/candleholder.

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

July 26, 2005
Radio Flyer Inc. is recalling about 38,000 toddler walker wagons. The tips of the clickers, which make a clicking sound when the Walker Wagon wheels move, can break off. The broken clickers pose a choking or aspiration hazard to young children.

Radio Flyer has received 11 reports of the tips breaking off the clickers on these Walker Wagons. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled wooden Walker Wagon has a push handle and removable wooden stake sides. It is 22-inches long, 12-inches wide and 16 -inches high at the top of the handle. The Walker Wagon body is red and has the name Radio Flyer in white lettering on each side. The recalled Walker Wagons have black plastic clickers that make a clicking sound when the plastic wheels turn.

The clickers are located between the rear wheels and the wagon. The Walker Wagon is intended for children 1 to 4 years old. The Walker Wagons with clear plastic clickers are not included in this recall.

The wagons were sold at toy, department and discount stores, in catalogs, and by Web retailers from August 2003 through May 2005 for about $80.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled Walker Wagons away from young children and contact Radio Flyer for free replacement clickers.

Consumer Contact: Call Radio Flyer Inc. toll-free at (800) 621-7613 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the companys Web site at www.radioflyer.com.

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

September 2, 2005
Atico International USA, Inc. is recalling about 480,000 pairs of Surf Club Arm Bands sold at CVS stores. The seams of the inflatable arm bands can tear, causing them to deflate. This poses a drowning hazard to young children.

Atico International has received two reports of the seams of inflatable arm bands tearing during use. No injuries have been reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled plastic inflatable arm band pool floats are bright orange on the outside and white on the inside with an inflation valve on each side. They are imprinted with a Surf Club logo, CVS/pharmacy, and Caution: This is not a lifesaving device. Do not leave child unattended while in use. When inflated, the arm bands measure about 8-inches long by 6-inches wide.

The arm bands were sold at CVS stores nationwide from April 2003 through August 2005 for about $1.

Parents should immediately stop their children from using the recalled arm band pool floats and return them to CVS for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers with questions should call Atico toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.aticousa.com.

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

June 17, 2005
Shakespeare Fishing Tackle is recalling about 438,000 children's fishing kits. The paint on the rods of these fishing poles contains lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled Shakespeare brand fishing kits feature the following characters: TAZ (Tazmanian Devil), Tweety, Mucha Lucha and Spider-Man. Other fishing kits feature Fishing Heroes, sold with a silver-colored badge; Kids Kits, sold with tackle boxes; and Shark and Dolphin Kits, which have reels in the shape of a shark or dolphin.

The fishing kits have brightly colored red and yellow fishing rods, and Shakespeare is written on the reels. Fishing kits with purple, blue and pink rods are not included in this recall. Certain translucent red and yellow and metallic-colored red rods also are not included in this recall.

The gear was sold at discount department, sporting good and toy stores nationwide from August 2001 through June 2005 for between $9 and $13.

Consumers should stop using the recalled fishing poles and contact Shakespeare Fishing Tackle for information on receiving a free replacement fishing kit.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Shakespeare Fishing Tackle toll-free at (866) 466-0559 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.shakespeare-fishing.com/recall.

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

June 10, 2005
Bunn-O-Matic is recalling about 1.75 million of its home coffeemakers. The coffeemakers plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Bunn-O-Matic has received 17 reports of the bowl or lid melting, though no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves Bunn home coffeemakers with model numbers GR-10B, GR-10W, B-10B, B-10W, and BT-10B (including any of those same model numbers ending in the additional letter D) with six-digit date codes ending in 01, 02, or 03. Also involved in the recall are the same models with dates codes ending in 04 and middle digits between 01 and 21. (If the date code has a seventh digit, consumers should ignore the last digit and use the first six digits.)

The model number and date code are stamped on a small white or silver sticker on the bottom of the coffeemaker. The 10-cup Bunn coffeemakers have either a black or white plastic base and top, and measure 14 -inches high by 7-inches wide by 13 -inches deep. The word BUNN is printed on the front of the machine in chrome.

The units were sold at department and hardware stores nationwide between February 2001 and August 2004 for about $100.

Consumers should unplug the coffeemaker and allow it to cool (for at least three hours) before checking to see if they have one of the recalled units. Consumers can contact the firm to obtain a free repair or purchase a new unit at a discount.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Bunn-O-Matic at (800) 385-2652 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the firms Web site at www.regcen.com/bunnrecall.

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

February 10, 2005
New Star Toys & Gifts Inc. is recalling about 1,200 "funny game" toy cars. Small parts can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall includes two styles of toy cars. The Funny Puzzle Car or Funny Game Car is about 9-inches long. The car has an orange body, green interior and blue wheels. A frog button is on one side and lettered buttons are on the other. Stickers on the car read FUNNY GAME CAR, Funny Intelligence Game and NO. 1340. They are sold with four shape blocks that can be inserted in the windows of the car.

The Funny Cartoon Car or Beautiful Music Car is a six-wheel truck about 16-inches long. The cab of the truck is yellow and the trailer is green. It has 15 spinning blocks on one side showing Spanish words and a plastic abacus on the other side and a play clock on the back. Stickers on the product read Beautiful Music Car, LOVELY CARTOON CAR and NO.1345. Both products have a yellow pull-string in the front.

The cars were sold at toy, department and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through December 2004 for between $4 and $6.

Consumers should take these toys away from young children, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact New Star toll-free at (888) 647-0051 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

August 11, 2005
Ritchey Design is recalling about 2,000 rear bicycle wheels. Affected are the Protocol, Carbon, DS, DS Aero and Girder models (all rear wheels only).

The hub in the bicycles rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. The bicycle rider can lose balance, fall and suffer injuries.

Ritchey Design has received one report of a bicycle rider who suffered minor bruises and abrasions after experiencing no pedal resistance and falling from the bike.

The wheels were sold by Ritchey as wheel sets and as rear wheel only and as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike from Raleigh. The recalled wheels have high flange hubs measuring 60-milimeters in diameter and the hub body is straight between the flanges.

The wheels were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from January 2003 through July 2005. These wheels were sold separately for between $350 and $700. They were sold also as original equipment on 2004 model year Fuji and Motobecane USA bicycles and the 2005 model year Prestige road bike form Raleigh, for between $2,100 and $4,000.

Inspect your hub to determine if the wheel is included in the recall and contact Ritchey to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Contact Ritchey Design toll-free at (888) 776-8625 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.ritcheylogic.com/wcsrecall.

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

August 12, 2005
Gymboree Corp. is recalling about 5,600 "Caroline Flower" baby sandals. A plastic flower attached to the sandals can pull or snap off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Gymboree has received four reports of the plastic flower coming off of the sandals. One child reportedly pulled the flower off of the sandal, placed it in her mouth and started to choke, and another child was reported to have bitten a flower off of the sandal.

This recall includes the Caroline Flower Baby Sandal with SKU number 140002069 sold in sizes 1 to 8. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sandal has a white upper sole and a cork covered outer sole. A white decorative plastic flower is attached to the top of the front strap. The front and back strap have adjustable touch fasteners. The name Gymboree is printed in aqua on the sole of the sandal.

The sandals were sold by Gymboree stores and Web site nationwide from May 2005 through July 2005 for between $22 and $28.

Consumers should immediately stop using the sandals and return them to a Gymboree store for a refund. Consumers also can return the sandals to Gymboree via mail. Contact Gymboree for return instructions.

Consumer Contact: Contact Gymboree toll-free at (877) 449-6932 between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Saturdays or visit the firms Web site at www.gymboree.com.

June 21, 2005

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

February 23, 2005
Kmart is recalling Martha Stewart Everyday brand birch candle sets. The birch surrounding the candles may ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Kmart has received one report of a man who was burned on the hand while picking up one of the candles.

The recalled candle sets contain three birch bark candles and pine cones that sit on a round tray. The candles measure 3, 4, and 6-inches in height and have a white birch exterior. Martha Stewart Everyday brand name is printed on the box.

The candle sets were sold at Kmart stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for about $13.

Consumers should return these candle sets to the Kmart store where purchased to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime or visit the companys Web site at www.kmart.com.

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

November 29, 2005
Porter-Cable is recalling about 196,000 7-inch MAG-Saw Circular Saws. The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers.

The recall involves Porter-Cable 7-inch MAG-Saw Circular Saws with model numbers 324MAG (serial numbers 10001through 108962), 325MAG (serial numbers 10001through 014712), 423MAG (serial numbers 10001through 100371), and 424MAG (serial numbers 10001through 012690). The model and serial numbers are located on a label on the top of the saws.

Units marked with a T at the location shown below have been inspected and are not affected by this recall. Porter-Cable is written on the side of these saws.

The saws were sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from March 2004 through November 2005 for between $130 and $160, depending on the model.

Consumers should stop using the circular saws immediately and contact Porter-Cable for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair, if necessary.

Consumer Contact: Call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800)949-7930 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Porter-Cable Web site at www.porter-cable.com.

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

December 21, 2005
About 104,000 Graco Aspen 3 in 1 cribs are being recalled. The screws on the wooden mattress support can come loose allowing a portion of the mattress to fall, posing a suffocation hazard to young children.

Simplicity Inc., the manufacturer, has received 14 reports of the mattress support coming loose, including eight reports of entrapment. Five injuries have been reported including scratches and bruises to the face and head, a strained neck and a report of a child turning blue.

The recalled cribs are made of wood and have a wooden mattress support. Only cribs with wooden mattress supports and with model number 8740KCW SC and serial number 2803 SC to 1605 are included in this recall. The model and serial number are printed on the envelope attached to the mattress support.

The cribs were sold through department stores, and childrens product stores from August 2003 through May 2005 for about $130.

Consumers should call Simplicity Inc. to receive a retrofit kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Simplicity Inc. at (800) 784-1982 anytime or visit the Web site at www.simplicityforchildren.com.

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

September 23, 2005
Dollar General is recalling about 455,000 necklace and earring sets. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The flower necklace and earring set features a floral design in four color variations: yellow, orange, pink and purple. The purse necklace and earring set features a dangling purse charm in black, red, blue, orange, pink or purple. The corded swirl necklace and earring set features a twisted metal swirl pattern hanging from a black, blue or purple cord. The faux amber necklace and earring set features a large faux amber gem cut in a heart or cross shape. The 5-strand bead necklace and earring set were sold in four color variations: orange, purple, blue and multi-color.

The items were sold at Dollar General Stores nationwide from May 2005 through August 2005 for between $1 and $3.

Consumers should take the recalled jewelry away from children immediately and return to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Consumer Contact: : For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.dollargeneral.com.

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

Galison/Mudpuppy is recalling about 90,000 Wire-O Bound journals and calendars.

The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the journals contains excessive levels of lead, which violated the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled journals are spiral bound journals, activity books, and calendars sold in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Galison or Mudpuppy and the ISBN numbers are printed on the back cover of the calendars/journals. Calendars/journals included in the recall are listed below:

The items were sold at specialty and gift stores nationwide and on-line from August 2003 through December 2007 for between $7 and $10. They were made in China.

Consumers should remove the back cover of the calendars/journals with the ISBN barcode number and contact Galison for instructions on returning the back cover for a refund. The journals/calendars should be discarded.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Galison/Mudpuppy at (800) 670-7441 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.galison.com or e-mail the firm at safety@galison.com

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

December 15, 2005
Advantage Publishers Group is recalling about 41,000 children's books. If the clear plastic container is removed from the book's back cover or breaks, young children can access the beads in it. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Advantage Publishers Group has received one report of a child accessing beads in the books' clear plastic containers. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled children's activity books are multi-colored with holes in the pages to touch a variety of fabrics and to push a squeaker toy, flaps to lift, and a clear plastic container with beads. The "Amazing Baby Look and Play" activity book has a yellow star on the cover. The "Amazing Baby Touch and Play" book has a brown bear on the cover. The activity books measure about 11-inches by 11-inches, and are for children ages 12 months to 24 months. The recalled "Rattle, Rattle" board book has a magenta car on the cover. The board book measures about 5 1/2inches by 5 -inches, and is intended for children ages 6 months to 18 months.

The books were sold at national book chains, discount department stores, wholesalers and distributors, and membership warehouse clubs nationwide from May 2003 through November 2005 for about $16 for the activity books and about $6 for the board book.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled activity and board books away from young children and contact the company for a replacement book.

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