Recalls in January 1970

October 6, 2005
Wal-Mart is recalling about 48,000 holiday candle gift sets. The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Wal-Mart has received six reports of the candles catching fire including two incidents that resulted in approximately $6,200 in property damage. Another incident resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

One recalled candle gift set includes three birch bark-covered candles. Each candle measures 3 inches wide but vary in height from 3 to 6 inches. The candles are displayed on a stand with pine cones, cinnamon sticks and red berries. The second recalled candle gift set includes a display stand with three pyramid-shaped candles varying in height from 8 to 12 inches. The candles are either blue with a silver glitter criss-cross pattern or red with a gold glitter criss-cross pattern. Both candle sets were sold under the Holiday Time brand name written on the box.

The candles were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dan Dee International at (800) 477-8697 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Wal-Marts Web site at www.walmartstores.com.

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

March 18, 2005
Gardeners Supply Company is recalling its rope candle and holder. The candle has a clamp (vise) that leads the end of the rope candle at the top. When clamped properly it is supposed to self-extinguish the candle when the burning wick meets the metal clamp (vise).

The clamp (vise) does not always sever the wax close to the wick and does not always enable the wick to self-extinguish. This can lead to the flame continuing down into the coiled section of the candle, which can then ignite and cause fire damage.

Three incidents were reported where the candle continued to burn past the point where it is supposed to self-extinguish. There was some property damage in two incidents; however, no one was hurt.

The Rope Candle is a 21-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors-like vise. The candle is lit above the vise. The candle is 7-inches tall and sits on an antiqued copper-finish holder.

The candles were sold at Gardeners Supply retail store in Burlington, Vt., and in the Holiday 2004 Gardeners Supply Catalog sold the candles from October 20 through November 12, 2004.

The firm has designed a scissor like attachment that fits on top of the clamp (vise). This cuts the wax from the sides and extinguishes the flame, preventing the candle from burning below the attachment and igniting the entire candle. The firm will either replace the candle with the new fitting, give store credit for the original cost of the rope candle or give a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact the customer service team at Gardeners Supply Co., (800) 876-5520, and at their Web site www.gardeners.com.

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

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).

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).

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).

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).

December 8, 2005
Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling about 144,000 plastic siren whistlers. The recalled plastic siren whistle's internal pieces can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to children.

Chuck E. Cheese's has received four reports of children starting to choke and three reports of children swallowing pieces of the plastic siren whistle.

The recalled plastic siren whistle is a red, green or purple tube with small plastic pieces inside. The whistle is about 2-inches long and 3/4 inch wide. The toy whistles were distributed as prizes at Chuck E. Cheese's by redeeming 15 tickets earned by playing games.

The items were sold at Chuck E. Cheese's nationwide from July 2005 through August 2005.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled plastic siren whistle away from children and discard it. Free replacement whistles can be obtained by visiting any Chuck E. Cheese's or contacting the company.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CEC Entertainment Inc. at (888) 778-7193 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.chuckecheese.com.

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