Recalls in January 1970

November 10, 2004
Black Diamond is recalling its Soliras Headlamp Lithium Ion Batteries. The battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.

The recalled batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps. The batteries has the following dates which can be found on the battery label: 0703, 0803, 0903, 1003, 1103, 1203, 0104, 0204, 0304, 0404, and 0504. The black headlamp has the words and symbol for the company on the light.

Authorized dealers nationwide sold the headlamps from March 2004 through May 2004 for about $150.

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.

Call Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5544 between 8 am. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. or log on to the companys Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com.

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

August 17, 2005
Torelli Imports is recalling about 1,100 bicycle tires. The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular bicycle tires with folding Kevlar beads, used to hold the tire to the rim. A red and white label on the sidewall of the Verona model has Torelli Verona 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular printed on it. A green and white label on the lowed edge of the Lugano model has Torelli Lugano 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular printed on it. The tires are packaged in red and white boxes with the Torelli logo on the front.

The tires were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from February 2005 through July 2005 for between $30 to $60.

Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Torelli Imports at (800) 523-6604 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.torelli.com.

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

May 10, 2005
Fisher-Price is recalling about 54,000 Lil Wagster Dragster push toys. A young childs chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toys round-shaped handle and incur injuries.

Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries associated with the push toys handle including loose teeth, cut gums and bruises to the mouth and chin.

The recalled Lil Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green race car base with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold. The words Fisher-Price are stamped in red on the handle unit, while the number 3 is stamped in yellow on the front of the race car base. The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toys race car base.

The toys were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from December 2002 through February 2005 for about $13.

Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact: Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or log on to the firms Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com.

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

June 15, 2004
Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics are calling about 3,000 DC power supply units that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

These recalled 12-volt DC power supply units were sold as an accessory power supply device for some of Lutron Electronics wall stations and control interfaces, including some Grafik Eye 3000 lighting control systems. These systems were professionally installed in indoor commercial and residential settings for lighting and dimmer control applications.

The power supplies are black plastic with Basler Electric and the model number BE29736001 imprinted on the plug side. On the opposite side is a blue and white Lutron label with the number GRX-12VDC. Lutrons Grafik Eye 3000 lighting system is not part of the recall.

Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems from January 1999 through March 2004.

Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit.

Consumer Contact: Contact Lutron at (800) 523-9466 anytime, or send an e-mail to grx12vdc@lutron.com

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

August 11, 2005
Kelty is recalling its Speedster Deluxe and Speedster Deuce Jogging Strollers. The stroller handle can disconnect from the stroller frame during use.

Kelty received two reports of a handle disconnecting during use. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled strollers have an aluminum frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The recalled single seat Speedster Deluxe stroller has model number 20050116 and serial numbers: S2000001D0504 through S2000500D0504 and S2000001D0505 through S2000100D0505. The recalled double seat Speedster Deuce Jogging strollers have model number: 20050216 and serial numbers: S3000001D0504 through S3000300D0504 and S3000001D0505 through S3000075D0505.

Each stroller has a tag, located inside the childs seat compartment, which lists the model name and model number. A sticker on the rear frame lists the serial number.

The strollers were sold by baby product stores, sporting good stores and Web retailers from May 2005 thru June 2005 for between $335 and $410.

Consumers should stop using these recalled strollers and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. Contact Kelty for a free daypack. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall. All affected units in distribution have been located.

Consumer Contact: Call Kelty at (800) 535-3589 Ext. 3335 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

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

• 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
• 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
• 2008-2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander
• Mitsubishi Recalls 120,000 Endeavors
• Mitsubishi Endeavor

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.

May 19, 2004
Avon is recalling 333,000 snowman nightlight diffusers. The scented oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks.

Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.

The diffuser nightlight has a white plastic base. A porcelain snowman attaches to the plastic nightlight to cover the nightlight bulb. The nightlight comes with winter holly scented oil that is placed in the snowmans top hat.

The lights were sold by independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site from August 2003 through December 2003 for $10 to $15.

Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.

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

August 19, 2005
Whittier Wood Products is recalling about 2,200 Chelsea Pub Stools. The amount of glue used to bond and hold the joints together on these stools could be insufficient. These stools could break and collapse during use, causing consumers to fall.

The recalled pub stools include the Chelsea Pub Stools model numbers 986W and 986KFRS as indicated on the outside of the box. Both stools are constructed with wood legs, seats, and back-rests. Seat height is 30 inches and was sold both unfinished (W) as well as in a clear, penetrating oil finish (KFRS). Units with Lot code #06222005 are not affected by this recall.

The stools were sold by Home Centers, Garden Centers, Outdoor Furniture Specialty Retailers, and Unfinished Furniture stores nationwide from December 2004 through June 2005 for between $69 and $129.

Consumers can contact Whittier Wood Products to receive a replacement stool or a free, in-home repair kit.

Consumer Contact: Call the firm at (800) 653-3336, Ext. 164 or Ext. 251 between 7 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).

February 5, 2004
Meijer Distribution is recalling its Kids Falls Creek PU Jacket with Polar Fleece in Hood. The zipper pull on the jacket can come off and pose a choking hazard to small children.

The recalled jackets were sold in various colors for boys and girls. Girls sizes include 2T through 5T, 4 through 7 and 8 through 19. Boys sizes include 2T through 5T, 4 through 6X and 7/8 through 16. A label inside the jacket reads, Authentic Falls Creek.

The jackets were sold at Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2003 through December 2003 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using these jackets and contact Meijer Distribution for instructions on returning the jacket for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Meijer Distribution toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.meijer.com.

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

March 17, 2005
General Motors is recalling nearly 113,000 passenger vans and Pontiac G6 cars because of potential safety problems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said one of the recalls affected 77,055 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari vans from the 2001-2002 model years because of a potential problem with their hazard warning flasher switches.

NHTSA announced that GM is also recalling 35,777 of its all-new G6 cars because their owner's manual fails to state that child restraint lower anchors are located in both the side and center rear seating positions.

"The owner's manual states that anchors are at the outboard seating positions only," NHTSA said.

Separately, the agency said the U.S. arm of Volkswagen AG was recalling 9.965 Audi A4 and Audi S4 cars to fix a possible problem with their Xenon headlight reflectors.

October 5, 2004
The Runtal Sundance Towel Radiator is being recalled. The towel rack may overheat and rupture when overloaded with towels, releasing heated fluid which could result in a burn injury.

Runtal has received one report of a Sundance Towel Radiator rupturing, but no injuries have been reported.

The Sundance Towel Radiator is a wall-mounted towel warmer and decorative heater. The product warms towels and provides radiant heat through a thermal element inside the fluid-filled tubular rack.

Remedy: Free replacement. Consumers should immediately stop using the heater function with towels loaded on the top rungs. Runtal is replacing all current Sundance units with new units incorporating an improved temperature control and monitoring system at no cost to the consumer. Sundance is contacting every customer who purchased this product by letter and by phone to arrange for pick-up and replacement.

Consumer Contact: Contact Runtal North America, Inc. at 800-526-2621 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

June 2, 2005
Generic Value Products is recalling about 20,000 GVP Hair Straightening Irons. The heated ceramic plates on these irons can loosen and detach during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers.

Generic Value Products has received 38 reports of the ceramic plate in these irons overheating and detaching from the plastic housing, including two minor skin burns from a detached plate.

This hair straightening iron has a black housing with golden-colored ceramic heating plates. Generic Value Products is written on the top of the iron and GVP is written in a white circle on the side of the iron. The iron was packaged in a black and white box with the letters GVP in large type in the upper left hand front corner. The SKU is 264800, which is written on the packaging.

The iron was sold at Sally Beauty Supply stores nationwide and Puerto Rico from March 21, 2005 through April 5, 2005 for about $70.

Consumers should stop using these irons immediately and return them to any Sally Beauty Supply store for a full refund or exchange for a different straightening iron.

Consumer Contact: Call Generic Value Products toll-free at (800) 526-3009 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to their Web site at www.GVPrecall.com.

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

November 19, 2004
J.C. Penney Corp. is recalling about 41,300 sets of Okie Dokie Alligator Football children's pajamas. The heat-sealed patches on the front of the garment can detach, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.

There has been one report of a patch detaching. No injuries reported.

The recalled pajama shirts are heather grey with red or blue sleeves with heat-sealed alligator and football patches on the front. The collar tag reads Okie Dokie. The pajama pants are red or blue with cartoon pictures of alligators, footballs, and stars, and the word football.

They were sold in infant sizes 12M to 24M and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. This recall does not include the pajama sets with the alligator and football silk-screen images on the pajama shirts.

The pajamas were sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide from June 2004 through September 2004 for about $22.

Consumers should immediately stop using the pajama sets and return them to the store where purchased for a refund.

For additional information, contact the J.C. Penney Customer Service Department toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the companys Web site at www.jcpenney.com.

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

July 15, 2004
Target Corp. is recalling about 25,000 Summerville toy truck sets sold in its stores from February 2004 through May 2004 for about $6.

Components on the trucks could detach, posing a choking and sharp point hazard to young children.

The recall includes Summerville four-piece truck sets. The multicolored trucks are about 4.5-inches long. Various types of trucks sold in the sets include dump trucks, cement trucks, utility trucks, garbage trucks, box trucks, fuel trucks, and tow trucks. Writing on the trucks includes EMERGENCY, HEAVY DUTY, or CITY SERVICE. Summerville and the item number 204 02 0458 are written on the packaging.

Consumers should return the recalled trucks to Target for a refund.

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

December 9, 2005
Kawasaki Motors is recalling about 21,900 2005 model year Brute Force ATVs. Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control.

Separation of the tie rod can cause the rider to lose control of the ATV, resulting in a serious injury or death to the rider.

Kawasaki has received about 140 reports of tie rod problems, resulting in four reports of injuries.

The recall involves Kawasaki 2005 model year KVF750-A1 and KVF750-B1 Brute Force ATVs. These models are 750cc V-twin All Terrain Vehicles available in Red, Green, Yellow, and Camouflage colorings. They have "Kawasaki" and "Brute Force" on the sides of the bodywork below the handlebars, and "V-Twin 750" on the sides of the rear fenders.

The units were sold by Kawasaki dealers nationwide from June 2004 through November 2005 for between $7,600 and $7,900.

Consumers with recalled ATVs were sent direct notice from Kawasaki. Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Kawasaki dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Kawasaki Customer Service toll-free at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.kawasaki.com.

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

January 26, 2004
Discovery Kids Imaginative Arts Pottery Wheel Kits are being recalled because of a safety problem.

The brown clay contained in the Pottery Wheel kits could contain excess levels of bacteria, posing a risk of illness to users.

Only pottery wheel kits sold during October 2003 with SKU #690974 printed on the white UPC price label attached to the back lower right hand corner of the box are included in this recall. Pottery Wheel Kits sold after October 2003 with different SKU #s are not included in this recall.

The kits were sold at Discovery Channel stores and catalogs, and on shopping.discovery.com during October 2003 for about $40.

Consumers should stop using the pottery wheel kits and return the kits to any Discovery Channel store, or contact Discovery Channel stores customer service, to receive a full refund or credit of the $39.95 purchase price or a replacement Pottery Wheel Kit and a $5 Discovery Channel store gift certificate.

Consumer Contact: Contact Discovery Channel stores at (800) 373-7706 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or http://shopping.discovery.com

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

February 26, 2004
Honeywell Video Systems is recalling the ADEMCO Rapid/Dome security camera. The cameras plastic mounting assembly can crack, allowing the dome and the camera to fall from the wall or ceiling, possibly injuring someone.

The recalled security camera is an indoor video camera mounted on the wall or ceiling. The camera is covered with a smoked plastic dome measuring about 6 inches in diameter. A mechanism to move the camera and a mounting assembly are also part of the product. The recalled security cameras have these part numbers:

• AD5RCPP16
• AD5GCMPP18
• AD5GCPP18
• AD5GCPP22

The cameras also have serial numbers within these ranges:

• G01 (January 2002) to G12 (December 2002)
• H01 (January 2002) to H08 (August 2003).

The serial numbers are located inside the product, on a white label attached to the side of the camera mounting.

The recalled security cameras were not sold directly to consumers. They were sold from January 1, 2002, to October 17, 2003, to independent dealers who installed them in commercial buildings. The security cameras sold for approximately $1000 to $1700.

Contact Honeywell Video Systems to arrange for free repair of the security cameras mounting assembly.

Consumer Contact: Call Honeywell at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET (Monday through Friday).

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

June 22, 2004
Kmart is recalling about 20,000 Basic Editions infant and toddler girl's rompers. The crocheted cherry-shape tassels and plastic buttons may pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received two reports of children pulling off the crocheted cherry-shape tassels. No injuries reported.

The recalled rompers are pink and white gingham with pink buttons and crocheted cherry-shape tassels on the pocket and green and white gingham bows on the trim of the leg openings. The rompers were sold in infant sizes 12-months to 24-months and toddler sizes 2T to 5T. MADE IN/HECHO EN BANGLADESH and basic EDITIONS is printed on a label inside the neck of the garment.

The rompers were sold exclusively at Kmart stores nationwide from February 2004 through May 2004 for about $8.

Consumers should return the rompers to the Kmart store where purchased for a refund.

For additional information, consumers can contact Kmart at (866) KMART 4U anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.kmart.com.

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

April 25, 2005
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority wants to recall the herbal energy drink called "Ammo," described as the most powerful energy drink on the market. The agency says the drink contains the legal high benzylpiperazine, which is not permitted in food in New Zealand. It is a controlled substance in the United States.

The authority is worried that children and adults may buy the fizzy drink at dairies and convenience stores without realising it contains BZP, the primary "party pill" ingredient. Associate New Zealand Health Minister Jim Anderton described the drink as "irresponsible."

"People are pushing the envelope to way out further than many New Zealanders would be comfortable with," he said.

Social Tonics Association of New Zealand (STANZ) said the case underlined the need for "sensible" regulation of the industry. "Clearly some legal controls are required," STANZ chairman Matt Bowden said in a statement.

Bowden said that while these products were safe when used as directed by adults, they needed to be behind shop counters and away from children.

Though Ammo the drink doesn't appear to be widely circulated in the U.S., BZP is on the Justice Department's "Drugs of Concern" list because of its "amphetamine-like stimulant effects."

"BZP is often taken in combination with other noncontrolled substances in order to enhance its spectrum of effects and has been promoted to the youth population as a substitute for MDMA at raves (all-night dance parties)," the DOJ said on its Web site..

Since 2000, there have been 83 cases involving the seizure of 18,000 BZP tablets and over 600,000 grams of powder, DOJ said. Seizures involving the combination of BZP and other noncontrolled substances included over 55,000 tablets and over 80 grams of powder. Illicit distributions occur through smuggling of bulk powder through drug trafficking organizations with connections to overseas sources of supply. The bulk powder is then processed into capsule, tablet, or pill form and distributed through organized networks.