Recalls in January 1970

June 21, 2005
Kia Motors America Inc. is recalling more than 70,000 LD Spectra sedans because the computer operating the air bag system could confuse a child seat for an adult in the front seat.

The recall will begin in late October and covers 2004-05 model years.

The recall involves the same problems that prompted the recall of the 2004-05 Hyundai Elantra, according to Kia.

The air bag system could miss-identify a child seat in the front passenger seat as an adult passenger if a child seat is installed after an adult has been in the passenger seat and then the ignition was turned off.

When the vehicle was turned back on, the system's memory would recall the child seat as an adult passenger. The computer systems would then deploy the front air bag and side-impact air bag in a crash.

The air bags normally would not deploy if the system properly identifies a child restraint seat because the impact of the bags could injure a child.

July 13, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. has recalled its redesigned Eclipse for the second time within a month. Both recalls have involved potential brake failure.

The most recent recall involves 3,760 of the coupes built between March 30 and June 10.

A seal inside the master brake cylinder may have been installed improperly and could cause the driver to use more force to brake, which could lead to increased braking distance.

Mitsubishi says the brakes are still within federal standards.

Mitsubishi recalled approximately 1,200 of the coupes May 24 because of a problem involving the vacuum brake booster, which could cause brake failure.

The 2006 Eclipse went on sale May 19, 10 days ahead of its original schedule. The company sold 2,140 of the coupes in June vs. 890 in June 2004. Mitsubishi had projected 800 sales for the new model in June.

December 27, 2005
General Motors Corp. is recalling the 2001 and 2002 Saab 9-3 because the fuel pump may leak where the gasoline line attaches.

Approximately 17,400 Saab 9-3 passenger vehicles, both hard top and convertible, built in Uusikaupunki, Finland are included in the recall. The Saab 9-3s were built between May 2000 and July 2002.

According to national Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) documents accompanying the recall, the plastic fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during the manufacturing process for some of the Saabs built in Finland.

NHTSA indicates that over time the fuel lines can loosen from the pump causing the fuel leak and fire potential.

September 21, 2004
About 140,000 Reebok Iverson/Answer toddler shoes are being recalled. The I-3 logo tag on the tongue of the shoe can be peeled off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Reebok has received a report of an 8-month-old child mouthing the logo-tag. The tag was removed without injury.

The recalled Reebok Iverson mid- and low-style athletic shoes were sold in toddler sizes 2 through 10. The logo-tag on the tongue of the shoe reads I3/Answer, and on the rear and center of the heel is an I3 logo. The names Iverson and The Realist are carved into the sole.

The model number is printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. Model numbers included in the recall are: 99553, B99553, 99554, B99554, 105155, B105155, 105158, B105158, 108292, and B108292.

Reebok, independent retailers, childrens apparel and athletic shoe stores nationwide sold the shoes from March 2004 through August 2004 for about $35.

Consumers should immediately take these shoes away from young children and contact Reebok to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Reebok at (800) 843-4444 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.reebok.com.

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

June 2, 2004
About 20,000 Dream On Me baby walkers are being recalled. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.

The recalled baby walkers have model number 408 or 423 written on a label sewn into the seats. Model 408 has a white and black tray and a black printed fabric base and seat, measuring about 25 inches by 28 inches. Model 423 has a red tray and a purple plastic base measuring about 25 inches by 28 inches. Both models have eight snap in wheels and a label sewn into the seat that reads DREAM ON ME IND INC. BROOKYN, NY 112321, MADE IN CHINA.

The walkers were sold at small toy and juvenile product stores in the metropolitan New York area from April 2002 through March 2004 for about $25 for model 408 and about $30 for model 423.

Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return the walkers to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund.

For additional information on returning the product contact Dream On Me Industries representatives at (877) 768-5500 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).

November 27, 2007
Power Bolt y-frame and Ultimate Y-frame adjustable pitchbacks sold at Dick's Sporting Goods are being recalled.

The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.

Dicks Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.

This recall involves the Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback and Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback. The products Y-shaped metal frames have attached netting which will return a thrown ball to the user. The upper portion of the frame is adjustable to allow a variety of rebound angles.

The pitchbacks were sold at Dicks Sporting Goods retail stores nationwide and on its Web site. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback was sold from November 2002 to July 2007 for about $70. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback was sold from February 2005 to July 2007 for about $100. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dicks Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dicks Sporting Goods toll-free at (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com.

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

Ford Motor Company

Models:

Ford Crown Victoria Years: 1996-2000
Mercury Grand Marquis Years: 1996-2000
Lincoln Town Car Years: 1996-2000

Number Involved:  3,500

Noncompliance:  The replacement seat belt assemblies that were installed in certain 1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Cars between Jan. 1 and June 13, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The equipment involved is Service Stock Seat Belt Assemblies, Model Nos. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, and T 9217, built by TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc. (TRW) and manufactured from June 1, 1998 through May 21, 2000. These seat belt assemblies were installed as warranty or service replacement equipment on these vehicles. Because of a problem with the seat belt retractor, in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the Service Seat Belt Assemblies that were installed from Jan. 1 through June 13, 2000. The manufacturer reported that owner notification would begin during late July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V157001/002/Ford Recall No. 00S15]

Ford Motor Company

Models: Ford Windstar Year: 2000

Number Involved:  3,000

Dates of Manufacture:  April 2000

Defect:  Certain minivans may have incorrect fuel line end forms that result in a lower than specified pull apart force for the installed fuel line connection.

Remedy:  Dealers will install a fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle. The manufacturer reported that owner notification began July 10, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V164/Ford Recall No. 00S11]

Ford Motor Company

Models:

Ford Windstar Years: 1996-1998
Ford F150 Years: 1997-1998
Ford Explorer Years: 1997-1998
Ford Expedition Years: 1997-1998
Lincoln Navigator Year: 1998

Number Involved:  20,637

Noncompliance:  Certain previously leased minivans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles originally built for sale in Canada meet Canadian requirements for daytime running lights, but not the photometric requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." According to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the U.S. erroneously between March 1999 and April 1, 2000, because the running lights were believed to meet U.S. specifications.

Remedy:  Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin July 21, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V168/Ford Recall No. 00S14]

Ford Motor Company

Models: Ford F Super Duty Year: 2000

Number Involved:  8,100

Dates of Manufacture:  November 1999 - April 2000

Defect:  Certain vehicles built on a stripped motor home chassis may have a missing or partially installed brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod retaining clip. If the clip is missing or falls out, the pushrod could disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in the operator being unable to apply the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the retaining clip installation. Missing or partially installed clips will be properly installed. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 10, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V170/Ford Recall No. 00S12]

General Motors Corporation

Models: Chevrolet S10 Years: 1997-1998

Number Involved:  306

Dates of Manufacture:  April 1997 - March 1998

Defect:  On certain electric pickup trucks, a condition exists in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe. This could wear off the corrosion protection of the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity and partial brake failure.

Remedy:  Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began during June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V159/GM Recall No. 00050]

General Motors Corporation

Models:

Buick Century Year: 2000
Buick Regal Year: 2000
Chevrolet Lumina Year: 2000

Number Involved:  248

Dates of Manufacture:  May 2000

Noncompliance:  Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate, causing fuel leakage. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the likelihood of fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 28, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V160/GM Recall No. 00056]

Toyota Motor Company

Models:

Toyota Avalon Year: 2000
Toyota Camry Year: 2000
Toyota Solara Year: 2000

Number Involved:  541

Dates of Manufacture:  March - April 2000

Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas. The rear axle shafts could fail or break after extended use of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V154]

Triumph Motorcycles

Models: Triumph TT600 Year: 2000

Number Involved:  763

Dates of Manufacture:  December 1999 - May 2000 

Defect:   On certain motorcycles, the clutch housing bolts become loose and could break. Bolt remnants can migrate to the alternator and lead to engine damage. This could lead to a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the housing bolts. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Triumph at 1-770-631-9500.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V158]

MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES AND MOTOR HOMES

Blue Bird Body Company

Models:

Blue Bird All American Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird TC2000 Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird LTC 40 Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird Q-Bus Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird Commercial Years: 1997-2000

Number Involved:  9,687

Dates of Manufacture:  October 1997 - May 2000

Defect:   On certain school and transit buses equipped with Bendix air brakes, Bendix changed the internal design of the QR1C relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases. Under certain conditions, such as when the vehicle is parked on an incline, when the driver activates the parking brake but removes his or her foot from the treadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the QR1C valves. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during early July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Blue Bird at 1-912-825-2021.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V162/Blue Bird Recall No. R00DX]

Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Models: Shasta Class C Year: 2000

Number Involved:  117

Dates of Manufacture:  January - June 2000 

Defect:  On certain motor homes constructed on Chevrolet chassis, the routing of the main battery feed wiring from the coach battery to the distribution panel of the motor home allows it to come in contact with the exhaust manifold of the vehicle. Over time, the heat of the manifold degrades the shielding of the wire, exposing the wire to the metal manifold. The coach battery is not the engine battery. The coach battery provides service to the motor home's 12V appliances. This condition could create an electrical short, and if the short does not cause the fuse to blow, could result in a fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will re-route the wiring and add an additional clamp to permanently secure the wiring in this new position safely away from the exhaust manifold. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during July/August 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V167]

Jayco, Incorporated

Models: Jayco JB Kiwi Year: 2000

Number Involved:  760

Dates of Manufacture:  August 1999 - June 2000

Defect:   On certain 23 foot travel trailers, all of the liquid storage tanks are located behind the axle, so that when the tanks are full or other materials are improperly loaded, the trailer hitch weight is reduced. The vehicle becomes difficult to tow at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour.

Remedy:  Dealers will add additional weight to the A-frame of the travel trailer, revise the federal axle weight labels and towing instructions, and replace the tires with higher capacity tires to accommodate the added weight. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jayco at 1-877-825-4782.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V169/Jayco Recall No. 00-1-31]

Nissan Diesel America, Inc.

Models:

Nissan Diesel UD1200 Years: 1999-2000
Nissan Diesel UD1400 Years: 1999-2000

Number Involved:  3,058

Dates of Manufacture:  March 1998 - March 2000

Defect:   On certain medium duty trucks, the steering gear box is mounted to the frame using a combination of two mounting bolts with nuts and two mounting studs. The two mounting bolts thread into mounting nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame. During the vehicle manufacturing process, residual welding material from the welding of an adjacent bracket for the ABS relay can accumulate in the two steering gear mounting nuts. If this occurs, the steering gear box mounting bolts will have inadequate clamping force, which can cause fatigue failure of the mounting bolts and studs. This could cause a loss of steering with little or no prior warning.

Remedy:  Dealers will remove and inspect the two mounting bolts for thread damage. New mounting bolts will be installed. If damage to the bolt threads is evident, new nuts will also be installed. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan Diesel at 1-972-756-5500.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V156]

PACCAR, Inc.

Models: Peterbilt 387 Year: 2000

Number Involved:  111

Defect:   On certain heavy duty trucks, the steer axle mudflaps and/or mudflap stiffeners can rub a hole in the forward surface of the undercab fuel tank, causing a hole in the fuel tank. This can result in fuel leakage and increase the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.

Remedy:  Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4171.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V161/Peterbilt Recall No. 500E]

Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.

Models:

Beaver Patriot Years: 1999-2000
Beaver Monterey Years: 1999-2000
Beaver Contessa Years: 1999-2000
Safari Continental Years: 1999-2000
Safari Serengetti Years: 1999-2000
Safari Zanzibar Years: 1999-2000
Harney Renegade Years: 1999-2000

Number Involved:  691

Dates of Manufacture:  July 1998 - November 1999 

Defect:   On certain motor homes built on Magnum chassis and equipped with ABS systems, the anti-lock brake modulator fails to regulate hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel, causing the modulator to react improperly. Failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.

Remedy:  Dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ECU to the modulator. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 13, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Safari/Beaver/Harney at 1-800-344-6332.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V173/SMC Recall No. SAB00-104]

EQUIPMENT:

Accuride Corporation

Models: Accuride Wheel Rim

Number Involved:  5,719

Dates of Manufacture:  January - March 2000

Defect:   Certain 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, Part No. 32051, contain an incomplete weld in the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, this could develop into a crack on the mounting ring. Over time, the crack could propagate, resulting in mounting ring failure and causing the rim to separate from the vehicle. Loss of vehicle control could occur.

Remedy:  Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Accuride Customer Service at 1-812-962-5027.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00E029]

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Models: Britax Roundabout

Number Involved:  9,922

Dates of Manufacture:  January - March 1999

Noncompliance:   On certain child restraints, the shells may have been improperly molded and could allow higher head excursions than allowed by FMVSS No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." An insufficient parting line bond in the area of the harness adjuster attachment may lead to adjuster movement under crash loads that could allow a child's head to move further than the permitted limits. In a crash, additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle and lead to injury.

Remedy:  Consumers with the affected seats are being instructed to contact Britax in order to receive a free repair kit. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Britax at 1-888-427-4829.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00E034]

Norcold Inc.

Models:

Norcold N621
Norcold N641
Norcold N821
Norcold N841

Number Involved:  40,376

Dates of Manufacture:  May - November 1999

Defect:  Certain combination gas/electric absorption refrigerators for use in recreational vehicles can experience a cooling system leak through fatigue failure of the cooling unit from the elevated heat during operation in the AC electric mode. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the AC heating element to correct the defect. The dealers will also inspect the refrigerators for coolant leaks and replace the cooling unit if a leak is detected. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00E031]

March 4, 2009
About 52,000 sets of Holiday Ultra-Brite Lights are being recalled. The lights have undersized wires that can easily pull out of the plugs and light sockets becoming exposed. This poses an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers.

The recalled holiday lights are a string of 50 clear or multicolored bulbs. They were sold in a white and red box with the item number (CH81648 or CH81658) written on the back above the bar code.

The lights were sold by discount and dollar stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $2. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional information, call Universal Distribution Centers toll-free at (866) 343-2343 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.

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

January 7, 2005
Orbelle Trade Inc. is recalling 7,700 Amber model cribs, which do not comply with crib safety standards due to a gap between the side rail and the crib mattress support, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.

Several other models are also included in the recall because they do not included proper assembly instructions and warning labels rquired by law. If the cribs are not assembled properly they could pose an entrapment hazard to infants.

The cribs included in this recall are the Daniella, Leeat, Noa, Naomi, Gabriella, Amber and Series 300 model cribs. The cribs are wood and come in a variety of painted and stained finishes including natural, cherry, blonde, or white wood. Some of the cribs have built-in storage drawers on the side of the crib or underneath the crib.

The crib model name may be printed on the lower part of the headboard of each crib and the manufacturer name is printed on each set of crib warnings when they are provided.

The cribs were sold at juvenile furniture stores in New York and New Jersey from January 2003 through August 2004 for between $135 and $335.

If you own the Amber model crib, contact the firm to schedule an in-home repair or request a replacement crib. For all other model cribs, contact the firm to receive new assembly instructions and warning labels.

Consumer Contact: Orbelle Trade Inc. at (800) 605-8018 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

March 1, 2007
Lenovo is recalling lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers because of a fire hazard. About 100,000 battery packs were sold in the U.S., an additional 105,000 worldwide.

The batteries were manufactured by Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan.

If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.

Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.

Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.

The batteries were sold through Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide between November 2005 and February 2007, as an accessory for about $180, and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer for between $750 and $3,500.

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.

Consumer Contact: Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to order a replacement battery.

Note that in September 2006, Lenovo conducted a recall of batteries manufactured by another firm for a different problem.

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

September 2, 2004
About 4,000 Halcyon SCUBA Buoyancy Compensator (BC) Inflators are being recalled. The SCUBA BC bladder can have a slow leak because of imperfections within the machining of the stainless air barrel of their inflators. This can cause unexpected buoyancy problems with divers, possibly resulting in decompression sickness.

Halcyon has reports of 10 incidents of BCs leaking. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Halcyon is recalling all stainless steel power inflators. They have a stainless steel oral and power inflate button. Inflators made of plastic are not included in this recall. The repaired inflators have a groove at the base of their retainer nut. The BCs sold with these inflators are black and the Halcyon logo is on the front and collar of the BCs.

Dive stores nationwide sold these inflators individually from October 2003 through May 2004 for about $46. The inflators also were sold as part of BC units ranging from $270 to $600.

Consumers should stop using these BCs immediately and contact Halcyon for information on receiving a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Halcyon Manufacturing at (800) 425-2966 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.halcyon.net.

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

June 21, 2005
Dana Innovations is recalling about 650 in-wall volume controls sold under the Archiectural Audio and HomeTech brand names. The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard.

Dana Innovations has received one report of overheating. There are no reports of injury or property damage.

Sold under the brand names Architectural Audio and HomeTech, these in-wall volume controls were professionally installed as part of whole house audio systems. The switch plate covers for the recalled systems are white or almond, and aVc (amplified volume control) is imprinted above the volume control.

They have the following model numbers:

• Architectural Audio -- 20127 and 20128
• HomeTech -- 10114 and 10115

The model number is not visible to the consumer, and consumers are instructed not to remove the keypads from the wall to look for a model number. All serial numbers are included in the recall.

The units were sold by custom installation dealers and through homebuilders nationwide from May 2003 through June 2005 for about $150.

Consumers should turn off and stop using these amplified volume control keypads immediately, and contact Dana Innovations to arrange for a free replacement. Dana Innovations distributors are directly contacting consumers with the recalled systems.

Consumer Contact: Call Dana Innovations toll free at (888) 484-6782 between 7 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).

September 2, 2004
IBM is recalling about 225,000 power adapters for its ThinkPad laptop computers. The adapters can overheat, cause damage to the circuit board and melt through the housing, which poses a fire and electrical shock hazard to consumers.

IBM has received six reports of incidents, including some with minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled 56W AC power adapters were shipped primarily with IBM ThinkPad i Series, 390 and 240 Series, and s Series notebook computers. The adapters have three hollow pins at the AC inlet and part number 02K6549 on a label on the top of the unit. The IBM logo appears on top of the unit. Adapters with solid pins are not included in this recall.

Electronics and computer stores nationwide, the IBM Web site, phone orders, mail-order catalogs, and resellers sold the adapters with the ThinkPad computers from January 1999 through August 2000. The adapters also were sold as an accessory during that time for about $55.

Consumers should unplug the recalled adapters from the wall outlet immediately and contact IBM for a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: Call IBM at (800) 410-5629 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to IBMs replacement unit Web site at www.AdapterProgram.com.

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

December 29, 2004
AA Importers is recalling about 5,200 toys, including the Push Along Frog, Animal Organ, and Rock & Roll Kids Guitar. The toys can easily break apart, exposing small parts. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

The recall includes three toys: Push Along Frogs, Animal Organs, and Rock & Roll Kids Guitars. The Push Along Frog toy has a 9.5- inch green plastic frog attached to a 15-inch, red plastic handle. A sticker on the front of the toy reads Push Along Forg (sic).

The electronic Animal Organ comes in four different styles, all about 11- inches long. The style number, written on the back of the toy begins with 666. The electronic guitars are about 14-inches long and have various colored buttons. ROCK & ROLL KIDS is written on stickers on the front. MADE IN CHINA is written on all three toys.

The toys were sold at swap meets and flea markets in the Los Angeles area from July 2003 through October 2004 for about $3.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from young children. Consumers should call the firm to get information on returning the toys to the importer for a refund and postage reimbursement.

Consumer Contact: Call AA Importer Inc. toll-free at (866) 879-4667 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

February 11, 2005
The Big Save International baby walker is being recalled.

The walkers fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Additionally, these walkers can tip over. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.

There are no reports of injuries and roughly 12,000 of the walkers have been sold. The model numbers include 9026, 9028, 9090, 90110 and 90111. The model number is printed as the final digits on a bar code number and may appear on the front or back of the walker. Each walker has six caster wheels and comes in various colors light green, pink and blue.

The walkers were sold at toy and juvenile product stores nationwide for between $15 and $25. Model 9026 walkers were sold from June 1998 through December 2002 and all other models were sold from December 2003 through December 2004.

Purchasers are advised to stop using the recalled walkers immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Big Save International Corp. at (800) 626-9393 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

June 15, 2004
CPSC, The Land of Nod is recalling about 3,500 children's wooden chairs. The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.

The Land of Nod has received three reports of the chairs collapsing, including one injury in which a child bumped her head.

The childs round back (item #0409042) and straight back (item #0409102) wooden chairs have a lacquer painted finish in one of the following colors: red, light blue, dark blue, pale yellow or light green. They are about 26-inches high. Underneath the seat, there is a sticker that reads either Made in PROC or Made in China. No other writing is on the recalled chairs. The item number was used for ordering from the catalog or from the firms Web site, and is not written on the chairs. The chairs are intended for use by children 3 to 8 years old.

The chairs were sold through the Land of Nod catalog and Web site nationwide, and the Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington between August 2002 and January 2004 for between $69 and $79.

Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact The Land of Nod for instructions on how to return these chairs. The company is offering an exchange, credit or refund. Those who choose an exchange for new chairs, and who respond before July 15, 2004, will receive an additional $50 gift certificate to be used toward a future purchase.

Consumer Contact: Call the Land of Nods toll-free recall hotline at (866) 990-5263 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.landofnod.com/recall

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

September 29, 2004
Full Speed Ahead is recalling its Scatto bicycle wheel quick releases. An internal part in the lever mechanism can break, reducing clamping effectiveness and rendering the unit inoperable, potentially causing a bicyclist to fall.

There have been 12 reports of the quick release mechanism failing, but no injuries have been reported.

The Full Speed Ahead Scatto quick release was sold as standard equipment for RD-400 and XC-300 bicycle wheelsets and also separately. The levers are laser etched FSA and the end pieces have a distinctive round shape.

Bike shops, catalogs, and Web sites sold the recalled quick releases nationwide from October 2003 through September 2004 for $49.95 per set.

Remedy: Free replacement. Consumers should stop using the quick releases and call Full Speed Ahead toll-free at (877) 743-3372 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Full Speed Ahead, Inc., 12810 NE 178th St #102, Woodinville, WA 98072.

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

September 22, 2004
The Ebtek brand backpack with stool is being recalled becauase the stool could collapse and throw the user to the ground.

It is a small, crossed leg, folding stool that stows in an outside pocket of the backpack. The stool has a metal frame and a fabric seat. This recall includes units manufactured between February 2004 and March 2004.

The stools were sold at the Eddie Bauer Web site and catalog from April 2004 through June 2004 for about $100.

Known purchasers have received notification of this recall via a recall notice letter. Consumers should stop using the stool and contact Eddie Bauer to arrange for postage paid return. They need only return the stool and may keep the backpack. Consumers will receive a full refund and an additional $20 gift certificate for their next purchase of merchandise from Eddie Bauer stores, catalog or Web site.

Consumer Contact: Contact Eddie Bauer at (800) 414-8119, ext. 6559 between 6 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).

September 28, 2004
Playkids USA is recalling about 1,600 baby walkers. The walkers will fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed if they fall down stairs.

These baby walkers were sold under the brand name Playkids USA. They have model numbers PLK94STP, PLT95STP, PLK2000RC, PLK95, PLK94, PLK98STP, PLK2000 or PLK300 on the package and on a sewn-in label on the seat back. The plastic walkers have eight snap-in wheels, an activity tray with toy wheels, knobs and lights, and a padded fabric seat. They come in a variety of colors and seat fabrics. The sewn-in seat label also reads PLAYKIDS U.S.A. BROOKLYN, NY 11229 MADE IN TAIWAN.

Small independent specialty juvenile retailers nationwide sold the baby walker from February 2003 through April 2004 for between $29 and $39.

Consumers should stop using the recalled walkers immediately and contact PlayKids to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: PlayKids USA, Inc. at (718) 332-3450 collect 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).