Recalls in January 1970

March 19, 2008
WarmlyYours is recalling about 200 Comfortplus rug warmers. The rug warmer's cord can come loose from the plug and cause sparks or flames, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

WarmlyYours has received two reports of incidents involving the rug warmer. One involved electrical sparks coming from the cord when it was pulled out. In the other incident, the cord caught fire and left burn marks on the area rug and floor. No injuries have been reported.

The rug warmers are cream-colored with a non-slip pad, a tan nylon edging and a black electrical cord. They were sold in three sizes, small 3 ' ft. x 4 ' ft., medium 4 ' ft. x 7 ' ft., and large 7 ' ft. x 9 ' ft. Model numbers UAH-3646-120, UAH-4979-120, and UAH-7999-120 are printed on a label located on the underside of the rug warmer.

The warmers were sold by WarmlyYours retail stores, and flooring stores nationwide, as well as numerous Web sites, for between $200 and $600. They were made in China and Canada.

Consumers should stop using the rug warmer immediately, unplug it, and return the cord to WarmlyYours using the pre-paid shipping labels that the firm will provide for a full refund or a replacement product. WarmlyYours is directly contacting purchasers.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WarmlyYours toll-free at (866) 369-0805 between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.WarmlyYours.com.

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

February 23, 2005
Cressi-sub USA is recalling about 1,000 SCUBA buoyancy compensators. A slow leak from the shoulder exhaust caused by expansion of an internal cable housing could result in slow deflation. This could impact the divers ability to control buoyancy.

Buoyancy Compensator devices provide buoyancy control for scuba divers by allowing them to inflate or deflate the devices. The recalled buoyancy compensators have model numbers J107, J113, J115, and J119. The numbers appear on the top right-hand corner of the unit (on the shoulder). CRESSI is written on the buoyancy control devices.

The units were sold at authorized dive shops nationwide and at various Web sites from January 2003 through September 2004 for between $400 and $700.

Customers can return the product to a Cressi-sub-authorized dive shop to have the product retro-fitted with a free replacement internal cable housing. Buoyancy Compensator devices with a black retaining ring around the yellow inflate button on the inflation mechanism, and an adjoining gray cover assembly (bypass case), which screws onto the inflator, are subject to this recall and must be retro-fitted. Devices which have yellow retaining rings and black cover assemblies have been retro-fitted.

For more information or for a list of authorized dive shops, consumers can call Cressi-sub at (800) 338-9143 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

June 26, 2008
Stanley Furniture is recalling about 1,200 2nd Nature Built to Grow Cribs.

The cribs could fail to meet a federal safety standard for crib dimensions. When the mattress support is in the middle setting, the space between the mattress and the crib could be too wide, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.

This recall involves the full size 2nd Nature Built to Grow cribs, model number 353-14-220. Model and serial numbers are located on the headboard. The crib is natural maple in color. Only the following serial numbers are included in the recall: 353-14-220-L-01, 353-14-220-L-02, 353-14-220-L-03, 353-14-220-L-04, 353-14-220-L-05, 353-14-220-L-06, 353-14-220-L-07, 353-14-220-L-08, 353-14-220-L-101, and 353-14-220-L-103. The recall does not include cribs sold after December 2007.

The cribs were sold at department and furniture stores from March 2006 through December 2007 for about $1,100. They were made in Slovenia.

Consumers should immediately stop using the crib in the middle mattress setting, and adjust it to the low or high setting. Contact Stanley Furniture to determine if the crib is subject to this recall, and if it is, to receive a free replacement crib headboard.

For additional information, contact Stanley Furniture toll-free at (888) 839-6822 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.youngamerica.com.

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

March 24, 2005
Whirlpool is recalling about 40,000 KitchenAid Proline toasters. An interruption of power to the toaster can cause the heating elements to unexpectedly self-start and could ignite any flammable items left on top of the unit, posing a fire hazard.

Whirlpool has received three reports of incidents involving heating elements unexpectedly self-starting, including one case outside the U.S. in which items on top of a toaster caught on fire. There are no reports of personal injury or property damage.

The recalled KitchenAid ProLine countertop toasters are painted die-cast metal or stainless steel and come in 2-slice or 4-slice models. The model and serial numbers, which are on labels affixed to the bottom of the toasters, include:

The toasters were sold through various catalogs and specialty retailers nationwide from August 2003 through January 2005 for between $250 and $300.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the toaster and contact KitchenAid to arrange for a free replacement. Consumers should not return the toaster to the retailer where it was purchased, as retailers are not prepared to take them back.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call KitchenAid at (800) 874-0608 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or 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).

January 24, 2005
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 92,000 chamois blankets. The decorative stitching on the blankets edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children.

Pottery Barn Kids has received four reports of incidents involving the decorative stitching coming loose. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves childrens chamois blankets made of 100% polyester. The blankets were sold in yellow, pink, blue and green, and the reverse side of all the blankets are white. Decorative yarn in a coordinating color is stitched around the blankets edge. The blanket measures 30-inches wide by 40-inches long and are labeled for stroller use. A label on the blanket reads pottery barn kids and Made in Korea.

The blankets were sold at Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, through the Pottery Barn catalog, and PotteryBarnKids.com from December 2002 through December 2004 for about $30.

Consumer Contact: Contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the firms Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com.

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

November 1, 2005
Target is recalling about 17,000 pillar candles with jewels. The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

The candles measure about 3-inches in diameter and come in two sizes 3-inches and 6-inches high. Each candle has a black paint coating and has eight diamond-like ornaments at evenly spaced points approximately 1-inch from the candles bottom edge. They are packaged in clear plastic wrapping which is tied at the top with a ribbon. Distributed by Target Corporation and the number 054 09 1533 or 054 09 2528 are printed on a label on the bottom of each candle.

The candles were sold at Target stores nationwide during the month of August 2005 for about $5 or $8 depending on the size.

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned candle.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit Targets Web site at www.target.com.

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

October 9, 2008   
Hasbro Inc. is recalling about 330,000 Nerf N-Strike Recon Blasters. The blasters plunger can pull the users skin during firing of the toy blaster resulting in injury to the face, neck, and/or chest.

Hasbro and CPSC have received 46 reports of injury to children aged 4 to 12, resulting in bruising, abrasions, pinching/pinch marks, blood blisters and welts.

This recall involves the Nerf N-Strike Recon CS-6 Blasters for children age 6 and up. The toy blaster is yellow with a black handle and orange plunger, trigger, and reload clip. The word NERF in black lettering is on both sides of the blaster and the word ARMED is indented on the orange plunger. RECON CS-6 is on the gray cocking mechanism.

There are five interchangeable parts including the shoulder stock, the flip-up sight, barrel extension, quick re-load clip and dual-mode light beam. Model number 63552 and UPC codes 653569272021 and 653569311218 can be found on the packaging. Only blasters with an exposed orange plunger are included in this recall.

Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, discount stores and toy stores nationwide sold the Nerf blasters, which were made in China, from November 2007 through August 2008 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy blasters away from children and contact Hasbro for a free cylindrical cover to prevent additional injuries.

For more information, contact Hasbro toll-free at (800) 245-0910 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.hasbro.com/nerf.

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

December 11, 2009
JCPenney is recalling more than 5,000 Cooks Outdoor grills. The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The firm has received 11 reports of fires resulting from inadequate drainage. No injuries reported.

This recall involves Cooks brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grills stand.

The grills, made in China, were sold at JCPenney stores nationwide and online at www.jcp.com from February 2009 through September 2009 for between $190 and $600.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled grills. To ensure the grills are not useable, consumers should remove the gas regulator and hose assembly. All consumers (whether they purchased the item online or at a JCPenney retail stores) should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose.

For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firms Web site at www.jcp.com.

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

March 17, 2009
State Farm is recalling about 800,000 "Good Neigh Bears" because they eyes can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Nearly 30,000 of the bears are being recalled in Canada.

State Farm received one report of the plastic eye of a bear coming off and a child placing it in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the 11-inch (28 cm) and 18-inch (46 cm) State Farm Good Neigh Bears with plastic eyes. The bears are brown and wear a white and red State Farm shirt.

The bears, made in China, were given away free through State Farm agents and at State Farm sponsored events from September 2005 through March 2007.

Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them.

For additional information, contact State Farm toll-free at (877) 226-8079 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT or visit the companys website at www.statefarm.com or www.statefarm.ca.

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

May 13, 2009
Louisiana-Pacific is recalling 48 million linear feet of composite decking. The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries.

LP has received 37 reports of composite decks breaking, resulting in 14 injuries, including a broken wrist, sprained ankle, minor lacerations and bruises.

The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest, ABTCo., and Veranda. They are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall.

The decking was sold at The Home Depot (Veranda brand) and building product dealers (LP WeatherBest and ABTCo. brands) nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008 for between $1.50 and $2.25 per linear foot.

Consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP for a free inspection. If the decking is affected by premature deterioration, LP will arrange for a free replacement.

For additional information, contact LP toll-free at (888) 325-1184 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.deckingnotice.com.

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2001 -- Pottery Barn Kids is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 wooden dog pull toys. Wooden pegs can come off of these pull toys, posing a choking hazard to young children. Pottery Barn Kids has received a report of one peg coming off of the toy. No injuries have been reported.

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

The wooden dog pull toy is about 10 inches long and about 5 inches high. The dog's legs are attached to wooden wheels with small pegs. A black string with a large wooden ball on the end is connected to the front of the toy. There is no writing on the toy.

The Pottery Barn Kids store in Corte Madera, Calif., and Pottery Barn Outlet stores in Virginia, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee and Ohio sold these pull toys from June 2000 through January 2001 for about $6.

Consumers should take these pull toys away from young children immediately, and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Pottery Barn Kids at (866) 428-6467 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday.

May 19, 2009
Fluke Corp. is recalling about 52,000 digital clamp meters. The meters can fail to give an appropriate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a shock, electrocution, or thermal burn hazard.

Fluke has received three reports of clamp meters displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Fluke Digital Clamp Meters with model and serial numbers listed below. The model number may be followed by an "A."

Serial numbers that begin with "S" or are followed by "R" are not included in the recall. "Fluke" and the model number are printed on the front of the unit and the serial number on the back. The instrument body is yellow, red, and black. The clamp meters measure 0 to 600 volts alternating current (VAC), 0 to 600 volts direct current (VDC) and 0 to 400, 600 or 1000 amps alternating current.

The meters, made in China, were sold at industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and some hardware stores nationwide from January 2008 through February 2009 for between $150 and $375.

Consumers should stop using these recalled Digital Clamp Meters immediately and contact Fluke for a free replacement clamp meter.

For additional information, contact Fluke toll-free at (888) 983-5853 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.fluke.com/33Xrecal

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

August 19, 2009
Burley Design LLC is recalling about 2,700 dlite ST and Solo ST child trailers.

The axle assemblys internal sleeve can loosen, causing one wheel to separate from the trailer. This poses a risk of injury to the child occupant or bike rider.

The recalled products are two-wheeled child trailers designed to carry one or two children behind a bicycle. Only the 2009 dlite ST and 2009 Solo ST trailers with serial numbers that begin with D939 or D948 are included in the recall. The serial number is located in the rear cargo area behind the seat on the lower left rear frame tube. The trailers have dlite ST or solo ST screen printed on the cover.

The trailers were sold by independent bicycle retailers and specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and on various web sites from November 2008 through June 2009 for between $550 and $600.

Consumers should stop using the trailer immediately and contact Burley to receive a free repair kit or to locate a retailer to assist with the free repair.

For additional information, contact Burley at (800) 311-5294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.burley.com/STProductRecall.

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

August 27, 2007
Calligaris USA is recalling about 400 ICE bar stools. The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries.

Calligaris has received five reports of the seats detaching. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Calligaris bar stools with a contemporary design. The stools have a black or chrome metal base, a low-back, and plastic seats that come in orange, black, white, green, or clear. The words ICE and Calligaris are engraved on the underside of the seat.

The bar stools were sold through furniture stores nationwide from November 2005 through September 2006 for between $250 and $600. They were made in Italy.

Consumers should stop using these bar stools immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a merchandise exchange or a full refund of the purchase price.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call Calligaris USA Inc. collect at (336) 431-5500 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).

December 22, 2009
Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps are beint recalled by Procter & Gamble because they fail to meet the child-resistant closure requirement.

The recall includes about 700,000 packages.

The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, This Package for Households Without Young Children, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.

The recall involves Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps. The medicine comes in orange packaging with the green Vicks symbol and has the following UPC#: 3 23900 01087 1. No other Vicks product is included in this recall.

The liquicaps were sold at drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers nationwide between September 2008 and December 2009 for about $5. They were made in Canada.

Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children. Consumers who purchased the product with the expectation that it would be in child-resistant packaging can contact Procter & Gamble for a full refund or a replacement coupon. Adult consumers can continue to use the product as directed.

For additional information, contact Procter & Gamble at (800) 251-3374 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to their Web site at www.vicks.com.

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

March 2, 2009
About 30,000 LG 830 "Spyder" Cell Phones are being recalled because they can have difficulty sustaining a connection or have poor voice quality on calls to emergency 911.

The firm has received one report of a motorist in a disabled car who was able to dial 911, but the call was dropped because the network had difficulty establishing a GPS lock on the phone. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves LG 830 "Spyder" touch-screen slider cell phones with software versions T83LGV03 and T83LGV04, which were sold for use with the following regional wireless carriers: Cellular South, Cellcom, Bluegrass Cellular, Centennial de Puerto Rico, Appalachian Wireless, Illinois Valley Cellular, Northwest Missouri Cellular, Inland Cellular, Leaco, Golden State Cellular, Thumb Cellular, Silver Star Communications, and Nex-Tech Wireless.

The cell phone model number can be found underneath the battery. The software version can be verified by going into the menu of the cell phone, selecting "Settings" then "Phone Information" then "Version." No other LG cell phones, software versions or wireless carriers are included in this recall.

The phones were sold at various cellular dealers in Alabama, Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Washington State and Wisconsin from September 2008 through November 2008 for about $200. They were made in Korea.

Consumers have been or are being contacted by their wireless carrier or LG Electronics MobileComm to schedule a free software upgrade. Please contact your wireless carrier if you have not been contacted yet.

(800) 793-8896 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm"s Web site at http://mobilephones.us.lge.com.

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

April 24, 2009
Blair LLC is recalling about 162,000 full-length women's chenille robes. Some robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements and present a risk of serious burns to consumers if they are exposed to an open flame.

Blair has received three reports of the robes catching on fire, including one report of second-degree burns.

The recall involves the Full Length Womens Chenille Robe with the following item numbers: 3093111, 3093112, 3093113, 3093114, 3093115, and 3093116. The item number is identified on a label in the garments neckline. This is a one-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille, a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs. The robe has a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two sideseam pockets. The robes sewn in label states: 100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan. Robes with other item numbers are not included in the recall.

The robes, made in Pakistan, were sold through Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from January 2003 through March 2009 from about $20 to $40.

Consumers should stop wearing the garment immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the robe and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firms Web site at www.blair.com/recall.

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

April 29, 2009
HMI Industries is recalling about 44,000 Majestic 360 floor cleaners. The cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

HMI has received 40 reports of overheating and damage to carpets. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored, canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words "Majestic 360" and "FILTERQUEEN" are printed on a label located on the unit.

The cleaners, made in the United States, were sold through independent distributors nationwide from September 2004 through August 2006 for about $1800.

Consumers should stop using the recalled floor cleaners immediately and contact the firm to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center.

For additional information, contact HMI Industries at (800) 566-5606 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Filterqueen.com.

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

March 29, 2007
Venmar Ventilation Inc. is recalling about 75,000 home heat recovery ventilators sold under a variety of brand names. The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about $1 million in damages.

Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a home in order to provide fresh air. The recall covers units made from 1991 through 2001, and have the following brand names and model numbers:

The model numbers are written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The ?X? digit used in the model numbers can be either a letter or a number.

The units were sold by heating, plumbing and building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500.

Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators, and contact Venmar to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall. Venmar will provide a free safety device that will shut off the ventilator if the motor overheats.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.venmar.ca

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