Recalls in January 1970

June 21, 2005
Lamplight Farms Inc. is recalling nearly 1 million Tiki Bamboo Torches and replacement fuel canisters. The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite.

This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage.

Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of minor property damage.

These 5-foot-tall Tiki bamboo torches consist of a bamboo pole with a weaved basket at the top and a metal flame guard, which is a circular black piece that holds the wick in place and attaches to the fuel canister. The recall includes the Tiki Beachcomber, Seagrass and Sandpiper model torches. The recall also involves replacement canisters that have the metal flame guards. Recalled units have the following UPC numbers: 086861010372 (Beachcomber), 086861013335 (Seagrass), 086861010457 (Sandpiper) and 076354995262 (Replacement Canister). The UPC number and the model name are written on the packaging or attached tag.

The torches were sold at Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowes and other home and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $5 and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40. An earlier recall was issued for torches sold at Wal-Mart.

Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and contact Lamplight Farms to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement flame guards.

Consumer Contact: Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 239-6664 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com.

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

August 6, 2008
About 80,000 KeO Bicycle Pedals are being recalled by Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KeO Classic, KeO Sprint, KeO HM and KeO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal.

Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KeO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KeO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. 'Ti' pedals are not included in this recall.

The pedals, made in France, were sold by specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.

For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com.

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

June 14, 2005
Aristo Home and Garden is recalling about 36,000 "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters. The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.

These refillable, butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). Aristo Home & Garden and Fire Stick are printed on the products original packaging.

The lights were sold through home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.aristousa.com.

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

January 31, 2008
Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc. are recalling about 200 sterling silver teethers.

The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Elegant Baby has received one report of a baby mouthing the heart when it broke off the teether and became lodged in his mouth.

The sterling silver teethers are circle-shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter.

The teethers, made in Mexico, were sold at independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide from February 2005 through September 2006 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.elegantbaby.com.

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

July 22, 2008
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 9,500 Amsterdam bicycles. The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.

Another 1,500 bicycles were recalled in August.

Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.

This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. 'Electra' and 'Amsterdam' are printed on the bicycle's frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with 'F06' or 'EL' or bicycles with chainguards marked '06/08' are not included in this recall. The frame number is located on the underside of the bottom bracket.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold by authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.electrabike.com (pdf).

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

March 4, 2008    
LDR Industries Inc. is recalling about 50,000 natural gas and propane connectors. The gas connectors can leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8 inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and 'LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector' are printed on the product's packaging.

Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LDR at (800) 545-5230 ext. 2345 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ldrind.com.

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

October 21, 2009
Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling about 3,900 off-road "Classic Buggies" utility vehicles. The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning.

Bad Boy Enterprises has received 32 reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of injuries such as a fractured toe, rotator cuff injury and sore muscles.

This recall involves Bad Boy Buggy Standard model off-road utility vehicles. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard model has one row seat that allows two persons (the driver and passenger) to sit side-by-side while the vehicle is operated. The Standard has an open air design (no doors or windows), but has a roof. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard models come in Realtree camouflage pattern, Hardwoods camouflage pattern, hunter green, red and black colors. The affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404. The serial number is located on a sticker in a cubby on the drivers side.

The buggies, made in the U.S., were sold by authorized dealers nationwide from June 2007 through July 2009 for about $10,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their Bad Boy Buggy dealer for a free repair.

For additional information, contact Bad Boy Enterprises toll-free at (866) 678-6701 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.badboyenterprises.com.

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

July 22, 2008
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,200 recessed light fixtures. A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.

The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light's housing.

The lights were sold by electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from April 2007 through May 2008 for between $60 and $80. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the lighting fixtures and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture.

For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 638-7705 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lithonia.com.

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

April 3, 2008    
Imaginarium Activity Centers sold at Toys 'R' Us are being recalled. Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Toys 'R' Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities.

'Imaginarium' and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.

The toys were sold at Toys 'R' Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys 'R' Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.

For additional information, contact Toys 'R' Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com.

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

February 22, 2008    Spanish
Pecoware Co. Inc is recalling about 2,900 children's metal necklackes. The necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver colored chains.

They were sold at department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.

The necklackes were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.com.

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

May 25, 2009
About 362,000 Nissan Muranos from the 2003-2007 model years are being recalled because of a problem with the intake air ducts. The docts may separate from the resonator in the air intake system because of premature aging of the material used in the ducts.

A separation could cause the engine to stall.

Dealers will inspect and replace the appropriate components when the recall begins on or before July 6, 2009.

Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.

March 31, 2009
Conair is recalling about 45,000 irons because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Conair has received three reports of overheating, including two fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves Conair clothing irons with model numbers DPP1500, DPP1500R and DPP3500. The model number is printed below the soleplate. No other models are included in this recall.

The irons, made in China, were sold at adepartment and retail stores nationwide from October 2008 through March 2009 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons and contact Conair to receive a free comparable product.

For additional information, contact Conair at (800) 687-6916 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Conair.com.

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

March 11, 2008    
'Urgent Gear' hooded sweatshirts sold at Nordstrom are being recalled because of a drawstring that presents a strangulation hazard.

This recall involves Micros boys' 100% cotton jackets. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. They were sold in black with a peace sign patch and a 'MCC Micros' patch on the chest, silver with a silver stitched design on the front, and gray with skulls on the front. Style numbers BZAT 718 (Black) / BZAT 722 (Silver) / BZAT 724 (Dark Gray) are printed on a label sewn into the jacket's inner side seam.

The sweatshirts were sold exlusively at Nordstrom stores nationwide from November 2007 through December 2007 for about $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to Nordstrom or to Urgent Gear for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Urgent Gear collect at (213) 741-9926 ext. 247 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.urgentgear.com.

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

March 5, 2008    
Infantino LLC is recalling about 2,000 'Lamb Grabby' rattles. The tail piece on the rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Infantino has received eight reports of the tail piece on the rattle detaching. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled Infantino Lamb Grabby Rattles are shaped like a lamb with an Infantino elliptical-shaped logo stamped on the front right foot of the lamb. Only rattles with date code 0907 printed on the back of the left ear of the lamb are included in the recall. The production batch code is printed in a dial format with the year in the middle of a circle and an arrow pointing to the number on the circle that indicates the month. Rattles that do not have a date code are not included in the recall.

The rattles were sold at Wal-Mart, Babies 'R' Us and other specialty stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $3 and $4. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children and contact Infantino for a replacement rattle or a product of equal value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT or visit the firm's Web site at service.infantino.com.

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

Trane Recalls Home Heating and Air Conditioning Units Components

Trane said it is aware of four reports of heaters continually running. No property damage or injuries were reported.

These auxiliary electric heaters were sold as a component in various models of Trane and American Standard brand air handlers for heating and air conditioning systems. The air handler is the indoor component of the consumer's air conditioning or heating system.

The air handler is a painted metal cabinet, which has the Trane or American Standard nameplate on its front. The nameplate provides a list of accessory electric heater model numbers that could be installed in that air handler. The model numbers for the recalled units are BAYHTR1419A and B.

The model numbers for air handlers that may contain the recalled heater units are:

Independent installers of Trane and American Standard equipment sold these accessory heaters nationwide from October 1997 through May 1999 for between $250 and $400.

Consumers should remove any combustible material from around the air handlers with recalled heaters. Consumers with one of these electric heaters should call their local independent Trane or American Standard dealer, listed in your local yellow pages, for a free inspection and repair, if needed. For assistance in locating a local independent dealer, contact Trane at (888) 556-0125 between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CDT Monday through Friday.

Consumers also can get information on finding a local dealer at the Trane Web site. 

September 17, 2009
About 600 WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furances are being recalled. The temperature gauge can fail and cause fire in the fuel storage hopper, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

The firm is aware of 12 incidents of fire in the fuel storage hopper, three of which reported blisters and minor burns to the hands.

This recall involves the WoodMaster AFS 900 outdoor furnace. The furnaces were sold in green, black, brown, camo, grey, red and taupe. The WoodMaster logo AND AFS900 are on the front.

The furnaces, made in the U.S., were sold at authorized plumbing and heating stores nationwide and through direct sales between July 2006 and February 2009 for about $6,000.

Consumers should stop using the recalled furnaces immediately and contact Northwest Manufacturing to schedule a free repair. All known consumers have been notified.

For additional information, contact Northwest Manufacturing at (800) 932-3629 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.AFS900recall.com.

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

October 15, 2009
SI Tech is recalling about 65,000 diving air hoses intended for use with dry suits. The hose contains an insert that can dislodge during diving and restrict air flow to the diver, posing a drowning hazard.

SI Tech has received six reports of hose inserts dislodging, including one that was involved in the death of a diver in Los Angeles.

This recall involves a dry suit inflation hose that connects a divers dry suit to the air supply and allows for the pumping of air into the suit to set up a positive pressure arrangement to help keep it watertight. The hose contains an air flow restricting insert that may be either black, blue or green in color. The batch code is stamped on the threaded metal end of the hose. They were sold with dry suits and also sold separately. Contact SI Tech for a list of batch codes included in this recall or visit the firms Web site, www.sitech.se.

The hoses, made in Sweden, were sold by diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from July 2006 through February 2009 for about $45.

Consumers should immediately stop using diving equipment that contains the recalled low pressure inflation hoses and contact SI Tech for the location of an authorized dealer for a free repair which involves removal of the hose insert, or to receive instructions on how to repair the hose.

For additional information, contact SI Tech at (877) 348-3529 anytime, visit www.sitech.se.

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

July 3, 2008
BJ's Wholesale Club is recalling about 8,600 outdoor canopies. The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard to consumers.

This recall involves the outdoor canopies with Code Number: 1020-8-WT2007. The canopies are white, measure 10 X 20, and have a metal frame with four corner posts that support a fabric top which shields the user from the sun. The code number can be found on a label sewn into the canopy fabric.

The canopies were sold by BJs Wholesale Club stores nationwide from January 2008 through May 2008 for about $200. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the canopy and contact Wanda Technology for instructions on how to return it for a full refund. Consumers with the recalled outdoor canopies are being contacted by the firm.

For more information, contact Wanda Technology toll-free at (866) 312-8799 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.bjs.com.

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

May 22, 2008
Char-Broil LLC is recalling about 400 two-burner gas grills sold at Mills Fleet Farm Stores.

On the recalled grills, the main burner does not fit correctly and does not connect properly to the gas valve which could result in a propane leak. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

This recall involves the Char-Broil gas grills with model number 463720108 and serial number ranging from 000001 to 000402. The gas grills have a main burner with two-burner plates, a 170 square inch swing-away rack, two side shelves and a condiment basket. Char-Broil's logo is on the top of the lid of the grill. The serial and model numbers are located on the white rating label on the back of the horizontal support of the grill.

The grills were sold at Mills Fleet Farm Stores in Iowa, North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $120. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the grill immediately and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement burner and installation instructions.

For additional information, contact Char-Broil at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.charbroil.com.

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