Recalls in January 1970

March 31, 2005
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 38,000 sport utility vehicles in the USA because of a problem with their electronic stability system.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said vehicles from the Korean automakers affected by the recalls included 30,558 Hyundai Tucson and 7,619 Kia Sportage SUVs.

Both are from the 2005 model year.

The problem with the electronic stability program (ESP) may cause the engine on the SUVs to reduce power automatically, and it could also cause a brake on one of the wheels to be applied without brake pedal activation by the driver, NHTSA said in an advisory on its Web site.

"Brake application caused by inadvertent ESP activation may result in a crash," the agency said.

January 27, 2009
Lane Home Furnishings is recalling about 700 glide recliners. The base of the chair, if installed backwards, can allow the chair to tip-over backwards, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

The firm has received one report of the recliner tipping-over backwards, causing the consumer to fall to the floor.

The recall involves Lanes Glider Recliners, model numbers 2056 and 2085. Affected recliners have a manufacture date between June 2008 and October 2008. The model number, manufacture date and 9-digit serial number can be located beneath the footrest of the recliner.

The recliners, made in the U.S., were sold at various home furnishing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through October 2008 for about $500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recliners and contact Lane to verify if their product is included in the recall. Lane will arrange for a free in-home inspection and repair of affected products.

For additional information, contact Lane Home Furnishings toll-free at (877) 405-3745 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.lanefurniture.com/customer.

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

July 12, 2005
Federal regulators are investigating the Ford Motor Co. Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer SUVs because of reports that the throttle can stick.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in Washington reports that it is investigating unwanted acceleration in 690,000 of the vehicles from the 2002 model year.

The NHTSA preliminary investigation of vehicles with 4-liter, 6-cylinder engines was prompted by 15 complaints and one reported crash.

A is the agency's first step in an investigation. It could eventually lead to a recall.

A Ford spokeswoman said that it was too early in the investigation to determine a cause and that the company was cooperating with the agency.

July 21, 2005
Kia Motors Corp. is recalling 118,447 Sedona minivans in the United States because the throttle cable can stick and cause the vehicle to maintain speed or accelerate inadvertently.

Federal regulators at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the problem occurs in winter driving conditions when water on the throttle cable can freeze and cause causing the cable to jam.

The recall is expected to begin in September. Dealers will modify a protective sleeve around the throttle cable, according to NHTSA .

July 21, 2005
Mazda is recalling 27,800 RX8 sports cars because of a problem with the front suspension that could lead to a loss of steering resulting in a crash.

Due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the ball may separate from the ball joint socket causing the loss of steering and potential crash.

Dealers will repair the RX8 when the recall gets underway in August. Owners can contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.

June 3, 2005
General Motors is recalling 291,652 Saturn L-series sedans and wagons in the United States because of defective taillights, according to the National Highway traffic Safety Administration.

The L-series cars affected by the recall are from 2000 to 2002 model years, while the wagons are from 2000 to 2004 model years.

NHTSA reports that the plastic housing in the brake light assembly can distort if the taillights are on for an extended time and cause the taillights to fail.

GM, which had the most recalls in the United States last year, will begin the recall in September, according to NHTSA.

In April and May, GM recalled more than 2 million vehicles to fix a variety of potential safety defects, the latest setback for the automaker following its $1.1 billion loss in the first quarter.

September 9, 2004
Hasbro is recalling about 230,000 Super Soaker Monster Rockets. The cap on the water tank can unexpectedly and forcibly project off when it is quickly unscrewed from the tank, posing a risk of impact injuries to users or bystanders.

In addition, the rockets tail can strike a user or bystander on descent, if the rocket is not fully launched, posing a risk of injury.

Hasbro has received four reports of the cap being unexpectedly projected off the rocket, resulting in three injuries, including a slight concussion and a cut requiring stitches. Additionally, Hasbro has received four reports of children being struck by the descending rocket, including three cuts that required stitches.

The Super Soaker Monster Rocket is composed of a 7-foot inflatable mylar rocket with a plastic and foam fin section. The rocket has a blue and orange launch base with a water pressure tank attached to one leg of the base. The tank, which has an orange cap, is connected to the pump mechanism, which launches the rocket using pressurized air and water. The water toy has the words Monster Rocket printed on the body of the rocket.

Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and other toy retailers nationwide sold the rockets from January 2004 through August 2004 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using the rockets immediately and contact Hasbro to receive a replacement product of equal value.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact toll-free Hasbro Inc. at (866) 487-4737 anytime or log on to the companys Web site at www.supersoaker.com.

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

June 22, 2005
Ameristep Hang-on Treestands are being recalled. The treestands bracket can bend if not secured properly by a chain and if weight is applied. This can cause the chain to disengage from the stand, the stand to separate from the tree and the user to fall and suffer serious injuries.

Tahsin Industrial Corp., the manufacturer, has received one report in which a person fell from an unknown elevation while using the treestand.

The recalled treestand is the Ameristep Model 9203 Hang-on of the Grizzly Treestand Line. The product is a steel fixed-position treestand that uses a steel chain for attachment to trees and has a camouflage-covered seat.

The stands were sold at Kames Sports Center, Kentucky Lake Outdoors, Sportsmen Center, and North Sylva Company stores nationwide from July 2004 through June 2005 for between $36 and $50.

Consumers should stop using the treestand immediately and contact Ameristep Customer Service or any of the retailers to receive information on properly setting up the unit.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can call Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800) 374-7837 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tahsinusa.com or www.ameristep.com to print out supplemental instructions.

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

November 26, 2004
Meijer Distribution Inc. is recalling about 14,000 childrens snow suits and jackets. The recalled items have decorative compasses and corded zipper pull tags that can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm received one report of a young child who removed the decorative compass from a jacket and placed a plastic piece in her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

The childrens snow suits and jackets were sold in childrens sizes 2T through 5T and 12M through 24M under the brand name, Falls-Creek. The two-piece snow suits included a jacket and overalls. Both clothing items have a small compass attached to the front of the jackets and were manufactured in a variety of colors. The care label bears RN# 48711.

The items were sold at Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2004 to October 2004. The snow suits sold for between $15 and $43.

Consumers can cut off the compasses and corded zipper pull tags from the zipper pulls, or return the recalled snow suits and jackets to Meijer retailers for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 anytime of 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).

September 1, 2004
Boston Billows Inc. is recalling about 8,000 nursing pillows. If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation.

Infant pillows and cushions are banned under federal law. Infant pillows have a flexible fabric covering, are loosely filled with plastic beads, easily flattened, intended for use by infants under 1 year old, and capable of conforming to the body or face of an infant.

The C-shaped pillows are about 36-inches long, 10-inches wide and 5-inches deep. There is a 100 percent cotton hypoallergenic cover of various colors and prints over the white pillow. The outer cover is removable. The whole pillow is washable. The fabric tag on the pillow reads, Boston Billows, Inc.

The pillows were sold at hospitals and independent specialty stores from February 2000 through December 2003 for between $34 and $38.

Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact the Boston Billows Inc. at (877) 274-4606 between 9 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).

February 10, 2005
Giftco, Inc. is recalling about the Winnie the Pooh Plate Set with plastic fork and spoon.

The plastic fork prongs in the plate set can break posing a choking hazard to young children. There have been three reports of the fork prongs breaking with one child choking on a broken plastic piece of the fork, without injury.

The fork has white plastic prongs and a blue and white checkered pattern on the handle with an image of Tigger.

The sets were sold at school holiday shops.

Consumers should stop using the fork immediately. Return just the fork or the entire plate set to Giftco for a full refund or consumers can just throw the fork away. For more information, call Giftco at 888-448-6728 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT.

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

October 1, 2009
Halcyon Manufacturing INc. is recalling about 20,000 sets of diving gear. The over pressure valves (OPVs) in the diving equipment could fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and the diver lift inflatable devices to leak, posing a drowning.

This recall involves Halcyon diving equipment including the Halcyon Explorer, Eclipse, CCR35, Evolve and Pioneer Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs) and Halcyon Surface Marker Buoys (SMBs), Lift Bags, Diver Alert Markers (DAMs) Surf Shuttle and Diver Lift Raft Inflatable Devices. Halcyon is printed on the diving equipment.

Diving equipment retailers and distributors sold the equipment from January 2006 through December 2008 for between $350 and $450 for the buoyancy compensator devices (BCDs) and between $50 and $275 for the inflatable devices.

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled diving equipment and return it to an authorized Halcyon distributor or dealer for a free inspection and, if necessary, free replacement of the overpressure valve spring.

For more information, contact Halcyon at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.halcyon.net/opv-recall.

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

March 17, 2004
APA Marketing Inc. is recalling about 400 Encore! Home Entertainment wall units. The control box for the touch dimmer lighting mechanism can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

APA Marketing has received one report involving a touch dimmer lighting mechanism that overheated, causing visual fire damage to the entertainment center. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled Encore Home Entertainment furniture is made of wood with a cherry finish and contains glass door fronts. Although the units were sold in several combinations, the entire entertainment center contains: two piers, a light bridge, a TV cart, and a pair of media storage cabinets. On the back panel of the piers, the name APA MARKETING is printed on a label. The black control box is located inside the left pier and mounted next to the tube light in the back.

The units were sold at retail furniture stores and consumer electronics stores nationwide from July 2003 to January 2004 for $3,000 for the complete entertainment center. Individually, the piers cost about $700 each, the light bridge is $300, the TV cart is $600, and the media storage cabinet is $700 each.

Consumers should unplug the light fixtures from the outlet immediately and contact APA Marketing or the store where the wall unit was purchased for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact the company toll-free by calling (866) 220-9395 ext. 212 between 8 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).

June 22, 2004
Samara Brothers Inc. is recalling about 30,000 children's swimsuit cover-ups. The zipper pull on the cover-up can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Samara Brothers has received one report of a zipper-pull coming off. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled cover-ups were sold in various colors for boys and girls. Cover-ups were sold separately or as part of a swimsuit set. The cover-ups were sold under the brand names Samara and Carters, in sizes ranging from 3 to 24 months, 2T to 4T and 4X to 6X. On the short-sleeved cover-up are various patches depicting beach and swim-related themes. The name Samara or Carters is printed on the garment-care tag, along with the size.

The cover-ups were sold at department stores and specialty shops nationwide from January 2004 through April 2004 for between $10 and $20.

Consumers should stop using these cover-ups and contact Samara Brothers for instructions on receiving a free repair or replacement cover-up.

Call Samara Brothers toll-free at (866) 448-7758 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at returns@samara.com.

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

February 7, 2005
Dubbster, a private label of H&M stores, is recalling about 470 Girls Cardigan Sweaters with Faux Fur Trim. The furry trim on the sweaters is dangerously flammable.

The recalled cardigan sweaters are black with a black faux fur trim around the wrists, neck and down the front center of the sweater. The sweaters were sold in girls sizes 7Y through 14Y and are made of 100 percent acrylic. Dubbster and RN number 0101255 is printed on the inside neck label of the sweaters.

The sweaters were sold at H&M stores in the northeastern United States from November 2004 through December 2004 for about $20.

Consumers should return the recalled sweaters to any H&M location to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact H&M toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 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 6, 2005
Panasonic is recalling its PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL DLP projectors. If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded, and a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is a potential for electric shock.

Panasonic has received two reports of the lamp drive circuit contacting the shield case. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves models PT-D5500U and PT-D5500UL, which were sold primarily to commercial users. Units with the following serial numbers may be affected:

SH5120010, SH5169001, SH5169002, SH5169003, SH5169004, SH5169005,
SH5169006, SH5169007, SH5169008, SH5169009, SH5169010, SH5219001,
SH5219003, SH5219004, SH5219005, SH5229001, SH5229003, SH5229004,
SH5229005, SH5239001, SH5239002

Serial numbers are located on the side panel of the unit.

The units were sold by authorized Panasonic dealers between January 2005 and June 2005 for about $10,000.

Customers should stop using the projectors immediately. Panasonic will contact each customer to arrange for a repair and retrofit at no cost to the customer.

Consumer Contact: Call Panasonic toll-free at (888) 411-1996 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).

November 12, 2009
Gander Mountain Co. is recalling about 13,000 hang-on fixed position treestands. The clasp may open unexpectedly if the strap is fastened incorrectly, causing the treestand and user to fall to the ground.

Gander Mountain has received two reports of consumers falling while using the treestands: one sustained unspecified injuries and a second person sustained a broken pelvis and broken arm.

Gander Mountain is recalling the 2008 model GMT101 and 2008 model GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands. The recalled treestands have wire mesh on the base of the platform to the top of the footrest and a Gander Mountain logo on the front of the seat. In addition, the seat has a camouflage pattern that is branded 'AP' and 'REALTREE'. Model GMT101 has 'Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest' printed in large bold print on the exterior of the box and the GMT103 has 'Large Steel Hang-On With Foot Rest' printed on the exterior of the box. This recall does not affect the 2009 year models GMT101 and GMT103 Hang-On Fixed Position Treestands manufactured by Rivers Edge.

The treestands were sold only at Gander Mountain stores from July 2008 until July 2009. The GMT101 was sold for about $60 and the GMT103 was sold for about $80. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled treestands and return them to Gander Mountain for a refund, exchange for a 2009 model or a store credit.

For additional information, contact Gander Mountain at (888)-542-6337 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m and Saturday and Sunday between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET or visit the firm's Web site at www.gandermountain.com.

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

November 17, 2004
Verizon Wireless is recalling about 50,000 LG-branded TM-510 cell phone batteries. Some of the batteries may be counterfeit and susceptible to overcharging, especially if used with a non-LG charger.

The counterfeit batteries do not contain a safety device in the circuitry to prevent overcharging. Thus, the counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to users.

Verizon Wireless has received 18 reports of incidents involving counterfeit batteries, including injuries to users and property damage.

The recalled batteries can be found in LG TM-510 model cell phones, have a manufacturer/date code of AEMLLL 02220, AEMMHH 02220, AEMLLL 02X25H or AEMMHH 02725 and were distributed by Verizon Wireless. The manufacturer/date code can be found on the battery, below the words, Model/Modelo or LG. The phones model number appears on the back side of the phone beneath the battery. The cell phones, which come in black or silver, may have the Verizon Wireless name on the front.

The phones were sold at Verizon Wireless retail locations nationwide and on Verizon Wirelesss Web site from April 2001 through December 2002 for between $150 and $200. The batteries were sold from August 2002 to November 2003 for between $40 and $60.

Consumers with a LG TM510 cell phone battery having one of the identified manufacturer/date codes and purchased from Verizon Wireless should stop charging the battery immediately and contact Verizon Wireless to receive a replacement battery. Verizon Wireless is sending letters directly to consumers notifying them of this hazard.

Consumer Contact: Call Verizon Wireless at (800) 922-0204 between 9 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).

August 11, 2004
PJ Sleep Shop of Portland, OR, is recalling twin/twin, twin/double and loft bunk beds. The beds have gaps between parts of the upper bunk end structure that violate the federal safety standard because they pose entrapment or strangulation hazards to children.

The recalled models of wooden bunk beds are: Twin/Twin #1000; Twin/Double #2000; and Loft Bunk #3000. There are no model numbers on the bunk beds, but the manufacturers label is located on the inside of the upper bunks end structure.

The Twin/Twin #1000 has top and bottom bunks of equal size. The Twin/Double #2000 has a twin top bunk and a double bottom bunk that is 15 inches wider. The Loft Bunk #3000 has the bottom bunk perpendicular to the top bunk, making an L shape.

The beds were sold at PJ Sleep Shop in Portland, Oregon, and Banner Furniture stores in Portland and Hillsboro, Oregon, between June 1, 2000, and February 29, 2004. Model #1000 sold for about $199, Model #2000 sold for about $325, and Model #3000 sold for about $349.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bunk beds and get a free repair kit from the manufacturer to cover up the entrapment hazards. Consumers can install the repair kit easily at home.

To get a free repair kit, contact PJ Sleep Shop or Banner Furniture (depending upon which dealer sold the bunk bed). Although repair kits are not available on-line, consumers in Oregon and Washington state can call PJ Sleep Shop at (888) 232-5225 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

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