Recalls in January 1970

October 8, 2008   
Backyard Play Systems LLC is recalling about 500 outdoor playset gliders. Some of the gliders were shipped with assembly instructions that did not inform consumers to tighten all lock nuts during assembly, including those attached by the manufacturer. As a result, some lock nuts were not fully fastened during assembly which could cause the glider to detach, posing a fall hazard to children.

Backyard Play Systems has received one report of a lock nut falling off. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves outdoor play set gliders designed to hang from home play equipment. The green plastic gliders were sold as an accessory to home play equipment marketed under the brand names Heartland Play Systems, Yardline Play Systems and Backyard Play Systems.

The gliders, made in China, were sold by Backyard Buildings and More and Lowes stores nationwide, and online at Costco.com, BettyMills.com, and BackyardBuildings.com from February 2008 through July 2008 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the gliders until all lock nuts are securely fastened. Backyard Play Systems is notifying all customers directly and is providing written instructions indicating the location of all lock nuts that must be securely fastened.

For additional information, contact Backyard Play Systems at (866) 890-2211 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at BackyardBuildings.com..

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

November 7, 2007      Spanish
Schylling Associates Inc. is recalling about 3,500 Duck Family wind-up toys.

Surface paints on the ducks contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled Duck Family consists of a large wind-up duck, which pulls three little ducks. They are made of tin and are primarily yellow in color.

The toys were sold at toy stores and gift shops nationwide from January 2007 through August 2007 for about $8. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Schylling to receive a refund or free replacement toy.

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

April 10, 2008
FUNTASTIC is recalling about 26,000 sets of "Hillbilly Teeth." The gray surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves a 2-pack fake Hillbilly Teeth with item # 2657. The item number is printed on the packaging. The gums are brown and the teeth are yellow.

The false teeth were sold at grocery, drug, convenience, and mass retailers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2008 for about $2. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact FUNTASTIC for information on receiving a refund.

For additional information, contact FUNTASTIC at (800) 434-5207 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.funtastictoy.com.

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

January 24, 2005
Carlton Cards Retail, Inc. is recalling about 5,000 Roasting Marshmallow Tealight Candle Holders.

During normal use, the decorative marshmallows or decorative campfire flames may catch fire.

The candle holder is a Christmas decoration designed to hold a tealight candle. The candle holder includes three figures (penguin, moose, snowman) dressed in red and green sweaters, scarves and hats, roasting marshmallows on a stick over a small fire. Model numbers 4-01-427, 231279-4 and UPC code 90000 08741 are printed on the bottom of the candle holder.

The units were sold at card stores nationwide from October 2004 through December 2004 for about $13.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to the store where purchased or other stores where Carlton Cards are sold for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Carlton Cards at (800) 955-1244 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.carltoncards.com.

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

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Petzl America is issuing a safety warning for its MYO and MYO Belt headlamps. If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Petzl has received 13 reports of sparking and/or melting, with 2 reports of flames. One consumer received a minor burn to the hand, and another experienced singed hair.

This safety alert involves the MYO and MYO Belt headlamps with name and model numbers listed below. The MYO headlamps have a battery pack attached to the headband. The MYO Belt headlamps have a remote battery pack attached to the headlamp via a long electric cable.

The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging. The model number can be found on the packaging.

The headlamps were sold nationwide from February 2003 through August 2008 for between $40 and $80. They were made in France.

Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Consumers can continue to use the headlamps with non-rechargeable batteries.

For additional information, contact Petzl America toll-free at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at http://www.petzl.com

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

June 9, 2004
First Samco Inc. is recalling about 3,200 Fobus GLT gun holsters. A plastic or leather strap on the gun holster can catch the trigger of the gun when inserted into the holster causing the gun to unintentionally discharge, posing an injury hazard to the user.

There have been eight reports of the Glock handgun unintentionally discharging when being inserted into the gun holster. One user injured his finger when his gun discharged.

The gun holsters are designed to hold a Series 17 and Series 19 Glock handgun fitted with a laser-sight light. GL 2*EMZ is engraved in the top of the gun holster and FOBUS and MADE IN ISRAEL is printed on the back of the gun holster.

This recall involves two early versions of the Fobus GLT gun holsters, one with a plastic retention strap less than one inch wide and one with a leather retention strap less than one inch wide. The new design includes a strap that is more than one inch wide with a plastic tip too wide to be caught inside the trigger guard.

The holsters were sold at gun accessory retailers and distributors nationwide, as well as on-line at www.fobusholster.com between March 2002 and March 2003 for about $40 to $45.

Consumers should stop using the gun holsters immediately and bring the recalled holsters to an authorized Fobus USA distributor for a free replacement gun holster or contact First Samco Inc. for instructions on how to return the product for a replacement item. Consumers also may send their recalled gun holsters to Fobus USA, 1300 B-3 Industrial Highway, Southampton, PA 18966. First Samco, Inc. will reimburse consumers for return shipping.

Consumer Contact: Call First Samco Inc. toll-free at (866) 508-3997 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit Fobus USAs Web site at www.fobusholster.com.

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

Reheat until steaming hot the following types of ready-to-eat foods: hot dogs, luncheon meats, cold cuts, fermented and dry sausage, and other deli-style meat and poultry products. Thoroughly reheating food can help kill any bacteria that might be present. If you cannot reheat these foods, do not eat them.

Wash hands with hot, soapy water after handling these types of ready-to-eat foods. (Wash for at least 20 seconds.) Also wash cutting boards, dishes, and utensils. Thorough washing helps eliminate any bacteria that might get on your hands or other surfaces from food before it is reheated.

Do not eat soft cheeses such as feta, Brie, Camembert, blue-veined or Mexican-style cheese. You can eat hard cheeses, processed cheeses, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and yogurt.

Do not drink raw, unpasteurized milk or eat foods made from it, such as unpasteurized cheese.

Observe all expiration dates for perishable items that are precooked or ready-to-eat.

October 26, 2004
Rio Brands is recalling about 20,000 Mainstay Garden folding lawn chairs. The chair arms can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Wal-Mart has received 26 incident reports involving broken plastic arms. In 17 of these incidents, consumers have reported injuries such as a fractured wrist, torn ligament, minor back injuries, bruises and abrasions.

The recalled folding lawn chairs have green plastic arms with green steel folding frames or blue plastic arms with blue folding steel frames. They are constructed of matching vinyl webbing. The chairs measure 31-inches high and 22.5-inches wide. The left hand arm of the chairs has the word RIO on it. Only the chairs with green or blue plastic arms are included in this recall.

The chairs were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from January 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the chairs to Wal-Mart for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Rio Brands customer service at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.riobrands.com or visit Wal-Mart's Web site at www.walmartstores.com

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

December 8, 2005
Mazda Motor Corporation is recalling the 2001 and 2002 Miata models to lower vehicle emission levels.

Many of these cars could exceed federal emission standards because of inadequate emission control when the vehicle is started cold. EPA discovered the potential emission compliance problem in the 2001 and 2002 models after testing at its National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Mazda will replace the vehicle's central processing unit to reduce emissions that come from cold starts. The calibrations will not have an effect on vehicle performance or fuel economy, the company said.

The repairs will be made at no cost to vehicle owners.

November 24, 2004
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 1,900 pairs of childrens corduroy overalls. The buttons on the front and side panels of the overalls can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received two reports of the buttons detaching from the garment. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled corduroy overalls, style number 27267, are made of 100% cotton corduroy and sold in colors red and blue. They are finished with two buttons in the front that attaches to the shoulder straps, two buttons on each side, slash pockets, and a large bib pocket in the front.

The overalls were sold exclusively through Hanna Anderssons catalog and Web site from July 12, 2004 through October 15, 2004 for about $38.

Hanna Andersson will notify all known purchasers by mail regarding a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Hanna Andersson toll-free at (800) 222-0544 5 am to 9 pm EST Sunday through Saturday.

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

October 6, 2009
QVC, Inc. is recalling about 51,000 sets of Paula Deen cast iron cookware. The recalled cookware can crack or shatter, posing burn and laceration hazards to consumers.

QVC and Meyer Trading have received 79 reports of the cookware cracking or shattering while heated. One consumer reported a minor burn injury to an arm.

This recall involves the Paula Deen 11-inch cast iron grill pans and griddles. They were sold as QVC item numbers K14984, K11970 and K135024. The cookware is black and has the Paula Deen logo and the product size engraved on the bottom. No other Paula Deen cookware is involved in this recall.

The cookware was sold through QVC's televised shopping programs, its Web site www.qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from October 2007 through July 2009 for between $35 and $55. It was made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the cookware at a QVC store should return it to any QVC store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the company's Web site at www.qvc.com.

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

January 11, 2005
Riviera Trading Co. is recalling about 7,100 metallic costume bracelets sold at Belk, Bloomingdales, Carson Pirie Scott, Kohls, Parisians and Proffitts Department stores nationwide from October 2003 through November 2004 for about $6.

The bracelets contain high levels of lead and pose a lead poisoning hazard to children.

The recalled bracelets have heart, oval, and rectangular shaped charms that have the phrases; I like sports, I like movies, I like shopping and I like music printed on them. The bracelet also contains various colored plastic trinkets.

Consumers should immediately take these bracelets away from young children and contact the company to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Riviera toll-free at (800) 524-0110 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).

May 3, 2004
Fluke Corporation is recalling about 110,000 modular test leads used for electrical testing multimeters.

The leads, which are used to connect probes to handheld digital multimeters when testing for the presence and amount of voltage present in electrical circuitry, can result in incorrect multimeter readings. This poses a serious shock or electrocution hazard if the consumer touches live wires that the meter has read as having no electrical current.

Fluke has received 29 reports of the leads for Fluke multimeters operating improperly, though no injuries have been reported.

The recalled test leads are red and black with no permanent probes attached. They have the Fluke logo on the connector ends. They were sold individually, as well as with a variety of Fluke multimeters and accessory kits. The recall includes only Fluke Model TL221, TL222 and TL224 test leads.

The model numbers are not written on the test leads, but are written on the packaging or on product documents. The recall does not include Fluke test leads with permanently attached test probes, and does not include test leads with a SureGrip symbol, shown below, either on a tag around the silicon wire or molded onto the connector end.

Fluke test leads with a SureGrip symbol are not included in the recall.

The leads were sold at home and hardware stores and electrical distributors nationwide from December 2002 through March 2004. The leads sold individually for about $18. Fluke multimeters and accessory kits containing these leads sold for between $45 and $450.

Consumers should stop using the recalled modular test leads immediately and contact Fluke for information on getting free replacement components.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Fluke toll-free at (888) 401-9940 between 5 a.m. and 4 pm PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can access Flukes Web site at www.fluke.com.

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

April 13, 2004
Ethan Allen is recalling about 2,000 bunk beds. A metal j hook on the guardrails can become dislodged, allowing the guardrail to slide or move out of position. This can allow the guardrail to detach from the bunk bed or allow the occupant to roll off the top bunk.

Ethan Allen is aware of 22 incidents where a j hook became dislodged. Ethan Allen is not aware of any incidents or injuries caused by a dislodged j hook.

The top bunk guardrails on Ethan Allen Ryan and P.J. Bunk Beds have item numbers 35-5659-4, 36-5659-3 or 36-5659-4. Item numbers can be found on the inside of the bottom bunk headboard or footboard. The j hooks were incorporated into the guardrails of bunk beds as a locking/unlocking device. When unlocked and out of position, the guardrail can be removed for easy access to change bed linen.

The beds were sold at Ethan Allen stores nationwide from June 2003 through December 2003 for between $1,150 and $1,350.

Consumers should stop using the top bunk if a j hook has become dislodged. Ethan Allen is directly notifying consumers who purchased these bunk beds about the recall and is providing free repair kits. Guardrails will be shipped to consumers with these recalled bunk beds on or about May 20, 2004.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Ethan Allen at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can contact Ethan Allen on their web site at www.ethanallen.com or or email the firm at bunkbedinfo@ethanalleninc.com.

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

June 9, 2005
The National Traffic Safety Administration has issued two school bus recalls -- one for a window defect that the agency warns could result in serious injury or death, the other for improper welds on some seats.

NHTSA says 200 Sturdibus units manufactured by the U.S. Bus Corporation are affected by the window-defect recall which is scheduled to begin this month.

The agency reports on its Web site that "in the event of a vehicle crash, its is possible that passenger contact with the window could cause the window to dislodge from its gasket or seal and permit passage of a passenger's head through the resulting opening."

This NHTSA concludes, "could result in serious injury or even death."

The agency says that the Sturtibus school buses, manufactured in 2005 fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Window Retention."

U.S. Bus Corporation has not provided the Agency with a remedy or notification schedule. Bus owners who do not receive a free remedy for affected vehicles should contact U.S. Bus Corporation at 845-357-2510.

In a second recall, NHTSA reports that and undetermined number of Sturdibus unites and Universe School Buses were manufactured with improper or missing welds on some school bus passenger seats and crash protection.

In the event of a frontal crash, according to the agency, the barrier may fail to restrain a front seat passenger.

U.S. Bus Corporation will repair the defect free of charge.

January 27, 2004
BBK is recalling the BBK 10010 Tree Climbers. The steel back brace on the tree climber can weaken and fail, posing a serious injury hazard to the user.

The recalled BBK Tree Climbers have a model number of BBK 10010, which can be found on the outside of the box. The climber, which is primarily used by hunters, has a 2-piece climbing stand with a green powder coat finish, a camouflage padded seat and an expanded metal platform. A yellow warning label on the climber has BBKs name, address, and phone number printed on it.

Hunting gear retailers and distributors nationwide, including Mattoon Rural King Supply, Johnston Seed, Everharts Sporting Goods and Sportsradein, sold the tree climbers between August 2003 and October 2003 for about $90. The recalled units were also sold on the BBK Enterprises Web site: www.bbkhuntingsystems.com.

Consumers should stop using these climbers immediately and call BBK or the retail store to return the units and receive reimbursement.

Consumer Contact: Contact BBK at (800) 228-4846 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.bbkhuntingsystems.com.

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

September 14, 2004
About 49,000 Baby Bjrn Baby Carriers are being recalled. The back support buckle can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

The firm has received 93 reports of the back support buckle detaching from the shoulder straps on the infant carrier. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled infant carriers were sold under the brand name Baby Bjrn which is printed on the front of the carriers and on the black molded plastic back support buckle. Model number 1-260 is printed on the care label on the strap of the carrier.

The carriers are made of a cotton polyester blend fabric in black with red piping and blue with white piping. Baby Carrier Active is written on the packaging and above the warning label on the carrier.

The carriers were sold at specialty retail stores, catalogs and internet sites from September 2003 through August 15, 2004 for about $120.

Consumers should stop using the carrier immediately and contact Regal Lager for instructions on returning the carriers for repair.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Regal Lager Inc. at (877) 962-8400 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.regallager.com.

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

September 2, 2005
About 475 Aqua Scout Water Scooters are being recalled. Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

Aqua Scout has received five reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including two reports of minor injuries such as lacerations and bruising.

The Aqua Scout Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller. There is no model numbers or brand name written on the scooter.

The units were sold online at the Aqua Scout Web site and through eBay from May 2005 through July 2005 for about $120.

An earlier recall affected similar units sold by CSK Auto.

Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to Aqua Scout for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Consumers have been contacted directly by Aqua Scout. For additional information, contact Aqua Scout by telephone at (315) 343-0369 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Aqua Scout Web site at www.aquascout.us

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

August 16, 2005
Federal regulators are investigating the door handles on the Volkswagen Touareg after an owner complained that his daughter's hand was injured when the door opened, catching her hand in the frame.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the defect investigation involves the 2004-05 model years of the SUV.

NHTSA says that the complaint indicates that the exterior door handle does not allow the door to latch properly.

The investigation involves more than 53,000 vehicles.

Volkswagen issued a technical service bulletin to dealers in June to correct a problem with the outside door handle sticking in the open position.