Recalls in January 1970

February 5, 2004
Meijer Distribution is recalling about 18,000 children's sweatshirts. Hazard: The sweatshirts have drawstrings in the hood. Children can get entangled and strangle in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.

In February 1996, the Consumer Products Safety Commission issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings of upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts. From January 1985 through January 1999, CPSC received reports of 22 deaths and 48 non-fatal incidents involving the entanglement of childrens clothing drawstrings.

The fleece sweatshirts were sold in childrens sizes 4 18 under the brand name, "Emergency Exit." The sweatshirts were manufactured in a variety of colors including red, blue, grey and black. Each sweatshirt has an image on the chest of either, a tribal design, dragon, motocross or skateboarding pattern.

The sweatshirts were sold at Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois from August 2003 and January 2004 for between $20 and $22.

Consumers can return the sweatshirts to Meijer retailers for a full refund or consumers can remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

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 7, 2004
Nearly 40,000 Lexmark, Dell and IBM Laser Printers are being recalled. The printers can short-circuit, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

The recall includes Lexmark, Dell and IBM brand laser printers. The brand name and model number for the Lexmark and IBM laser printers can be found on the front of the printer. For Dell laser printers, the brand name is on the front of the printer and the model number is inside the front cover. The recall includes the following model numbers: Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n, E332tn; IBM Infoprint 1412, 1412n; Dell 1700 and 1700n.

These Lexmark printers were sold directly through distributors, and at electronic, office supply and computer stores. IBM printers were sold directly through authorized distributors and resellers and via IBMs web site. Dell printers were sold directly through the firms Web site. These laser printers were sold from May 2004 through August 2004 for about $200.

Consumers should immediately stop using the laser printer, unplug it, and contact their corresponding laser printer company to register their product to receive a free replacement laser printer.

For more information, contact Lexmark Web site at recall.lexmark.com or toll-free at (877) 877-6218 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between Noon and 6 p.m. ET on Saturday; Dell Web site at www.dell.com or toll-free at Dell (888) 245-3959 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; or IBM Web site at www.printers.ibm.com or toll-free at (800) 426-7378 anytime.

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

March 4, 2005
Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and the Chrysler group have been hit with new U.S. safety recalls. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the North American division of problem-plagued Mitsubishi was recalling 65,436 of its mid-sized Endeavor SUVs, built between 2004 and 2005, because their parking brakes may fail.

Mitsubishi has been struggling to shore up its image since 2000, when it was discovered that it had been hiding safety records and secretly repairing faulty vehicles for more than two decades in Japan. Its U.S. vehicle sales have fallen by about 44 percent this year.

NHTSA also said the Chrysler group was recalling 43,180 of its Pacifica SUVs because some may experience intermittent or eventual total failure of their halogen headlamps.

The Pacificas recalled are all from the 2005 model year, the agency said.

March 15, 2005
Toyota is recalling 22,228 of its 2005-model Tacoma pickup trucks sold in the United States to fix a potential problem with their parking brakes.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the problem stems from the fact that the parking brake cable lock nut on the trucks may not have been tightened properly.

"The lock nut may loosen and come off, which will reduce the effectiveness of the parking brake," NHTSA advises on its Web site.

"This condition could allow the vehicle to roll if the transmission is not placed into the 'park' position," according to the agency.

NHTSA says the parking brake defect has only been detected on Tacomas equipped with automatic transmissions.

October 8, 2004
Dell is recalling nearly 1 million AC adapters used with laptop computers. The adapters can overheat, posing a risk of fire and electrical shock hazards to consumers.

Dell has received seven reports of incidents of adapters overheating, though no injuries have been reported.

The recalled AC adapters were used with Dell Latitude, Precision, and Inspiron notebook-style personal computers. The notebook computers have the following model numbers, which can be found either screened onto the surface of the computer or printed on a label on the bottom of the computer:

• Latitude: CP, CPi, CPiA, CPtC, CPiR, CPxH, CPtV, CS, CSx, CPxJ, CPtS, C500, C510, C600, C610, C800, C810, V700, C-Dock, C-Port.
• Inspiron: 2500, 2600, 3700, 3800, 4000, 4100, 4150, 5000, 5000e, 7500, 7550, 8000, 8100, Advanced Port Replicator, Docking Station.
• Precision: M40

The recalled adapters have the words DELL and P/N 9364U, P/N 7832D or P/N 4983D printed on the back of the unit.

Dells Web site and customer service center sold the computers with adapters from September 1998 through February 2002 for about $1,500 to about $3,200. The adapters also were sold separately for between $30 and $70. The advanced port replicators and docking stations sold for between $300 and $600.

Consumers with these adapters should immediately contact Dell to determine if they are included in this recall. Not all adapters listed above are being recalled. Do not use any recalled adapters. Dell will send consumers with recalled adapters a free replacement adapter.

Consumer Contact: Consumer should call Dell at (800) 418-8590 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log on to Dells Web site at www.delladapterprogram.com or write to the company at Dell Inc., 9701 Metric Blvd., Austin, TX 78758, Attn: Adapter Program

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

April 13, 2005
About 145,000 crayon ball sets are being recalled. Small crayon balls can break loose from the plastic base of the products. This can pose a choking hazard to young children.

My First Crayon-Ball consists of a round yellow plastic base with small red, blue, yellow, green, black, and brown crayon balls attached. My First Crayon-Ball Activity Set contains a round yellow plastic base with small red, blue, yellow, green, black, and brown crayon balls attached, as well as multiple scrolls of paper containing sketches meant for coloring.

The units were sold at discount and toy stores nationwide from June 2004 through March 2005 for between $2 and $5.

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or call Baja Products for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Baja Products Inc. toll-free at (800) 556-3674 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).

May 12, 2005
Bush Hog is recalling its Model TH 440 (Trail Hunter) Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability resulting in serious injury or death.

The recall includes the Bush Hog Model TH 440 Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The Bush Hog name appears on the cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. The Model TH440 appears each side of the hood. The hood color is red or green or Mossy Oak.

The units were sold at Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2005 through April 2005 for between $8,800 and $9,275.

Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled vehicle should contact their local Bush Hog dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their vehicle is affected, they should contact Bush Hog.

Consumer Contact: Call the firm toll-free at (877) 873-0143 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firms Web site www.bushhog.com.

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

December 16, 2005
Dell is recalling about 22,000 notebook batteries. The recalled batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk. (Reports in July 2006 suggested Dell may have delayed the recall for as long as two years).

Dell has received three reports of batteries overheating. The incidents involved damage to a tabletop, a desktop, and minor damage to personal effects. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled batteries were sold with the following Dell notebook computers: Latitude D410, D505, D510, D600, D610, D800, D810; Inspiron 510M, 600M, 6000, 8600, 9200, 9300, XPS Gen 2; and Dell Precision M20 and M70 mobile workstations. The batteries were also sold separately, including as secondary batteries and in response to service calls. The batteries insert into the battery bay located on the underside of the notebook. "Dell" and "Made in Japan" or "Made in China" are stamped on the batteries. The identification number for each battery appears on a white sticker. Customers should have this number available when they contact Dell to determine if their battery is part of the recall.

Dell sold these batteries with the notebook computers, as part of a service replacement, and as individual units on its Web site and catalogs from October 5, 2004 through October 13, 2005. The computers with these batteries sold for between $900 and $2,650, and individual batteries sold for between $99 and $179.

Customers should contact Dell to determine if their notebook computer battery is part of this recall. If it is, consumers should immediately stop using the battery as a power source for their notebook computer. Dell will provide a free replacement battery.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dell toll-free at (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, go to the firms Web site at www.dellbatteryprogram.com, or write to: Dell Inc., Attn: Battery Program, 9701 Metric Blvd., Suite 200 Austin, Texas 78758.

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

May 5, 1005
Quality Bicycle Products is recalling about 18,000 Dimension brand road and mountain threadless bicycle handlebar stems because they can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to fall and suffer injuries.

There has been one report of a handlebar stem breaking that resulted in minor abrasions and bruises to the rider.

The recall involves all Dimension-brand road and mountain threadless bicycle stems with a 130 degree rise. The stems are black or silver and have the word Dimension painted on the extension. Only models SM2330 to SM2333, SM4555 to SM4558, SM4567, and SM4570 to SM4573 are included in this recall. The model numbers are printed on the original packaging. These handlebar stems all have a 130-degree high rise but vary in extension length.

The units were sold at bicycle specialty stores, Web and mail order retailers nationwide from January 2003 through March 2005 for about $25.

Contact your local bicycle retailer to have them check your handlebar stem and obtain a replacement stem if necessary.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact QBP toll-free at (877) 725-7211 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dimensionbikeproducts.com.

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

March 4, 2009
Frontrow is recalling about 41,000 rechargeable batteries sold withi public address system microphones.

The NIMH AA rechargeable batteries can rapidly overheat, posing a burn hazard to the user.

The firm has received four reports of batteries overheating during use in wireless public announcement systems and microphones. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled 2400-mAH NIMH batteries are used in the 930TM, 930HT and 940TM public announcement system microphones. Only batteries with part number 374-30-400-00, printed on the light green sleeve of the battery, are included in the recall.

The batteries were sold by Frontrow distributors nationwide from June 2005 through December 2008 for about $7 for the battery only and about $300 when sold with the transmitter. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled batteries and contact their FrontRow agent to receive free replacement batteries. Alkaline batteries can be used while waiting for replacement batteries. All known purchasers have been contacted about the recall.

For additional information, contact Frontrow at (800) 227-0735 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.gofrontrow.com/battery.

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

May 12, 2005
PBTeen is recalling the glass knobs on its Chez Moi Furniture Collection. The knobs can break when over-tightened or when pressure is applied, exposing a sharp edge.

PBteen has received 14 reports of individuals receiving lacerations from broken drawer knobs that were over-tightened during assembly.

The glass knobs can be found on PBteen Chez Moi Furniture Collection, Model Numbers 6247795, 6247811, 6247811, 6247787, 6247761, 6247779, and 6247803.

The furniture was sold through the PBteen catalog and Web site nationwide.

PBteen is contacting consumers directly and providing acrylic replacement knobs at no cost to consumers. Consumers who believe they have the affected furniture can call PBteen at 1-866-472-3010, Sunday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT, or visit their Web site at www.pbteen.com.

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

June 25, 2004
T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell Fireworks distributed by American Promotional Events Inc. are being recalled because of a defective fuse.

The defective fuse can fail to ignite the device. Consumers who attempt to re-light the fuse could suffer serious injury. Consumers should never try to re-light any fireworks that do not ignite after the first attempt.

There has been one report of a fuse failure from a consumer. No injuries were reported. Subsequent testing by the firm confirms that an unknown number of these shells could have defective ignition fuses.

These are T6 Titanium 6 Break Artillery Shell fireworks with model number CP1104. The model number is on the launch tube and packaging. It is a 1.4g consumer fireworks device that consists of a colorful plastic launch tube and six break display shells in a display box. T6 Six Break Artillery Shell and TNT are written on the front of the display box, and Titanium 6 Break is on the back of the display box. Only model number CP1104 artillery shell fireworks are included in this recall.

The fireworks were sold by retailers, including display stands and tents in those states permitting the sale of consumer fireworks, from May 2004 through June 2004 for about $40.

Consumers should return the entire fireworks device to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact American Promotional Events for further instructions.

Consumer Contact: American Promotional Events, Inc, at (800) 243-1189 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.TNTFireworks.com.

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

June 8, 2004
Targus is recalling about 34,000 Universal All-in-One Plug Adapters. The adapters may have an electrical wiring problem, posing a shock and fire hazard to consumers.

The recall involves 110/220 volt All-in-One Universal Travel Adapters. The black adapter unit provides four different types of power connection based on the different electrical outlets worldwide. The recalled adapters have the brand name Targus printed on the front. On the side of the adapter is a switch to allow the user to select one of the three country settings: USA/Aust/N.Z. or Europe or U.K.

Retail stores nationwide and the Targus online store sold the adapters between November 2002 and May 2004 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the adapters immediately and contact Targus to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumer should call Targus at (888) 577-4097 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the companys Web site at www.targus.com/recall.

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

March 30, 2004
Kingfisher Publications is recalling copies of "My Easter Basket Book." A sponge touch-and-feel item inside the book can detach or small pieces can be torn away, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The cardboard book has My Easter Basket Book printed on the cover in pink letters over an Easter basket. First Holiday Books and Touch & feel also are written on the cover. The book includes photos of marshmallow candy, plush toys, lollipops and candy typically found in Easter baskets. The book incorporates textured touch-and feel-surfaces. KINGFISHER is written on the books spine and back cover.

Retailers nationwide sold the book from February 2004 through March 2004 for about $8.

Consumers should take these books away from young children immediately, and return the books to Kingfisher Publications PLC, Customer Service, 181 Ballardvale St., Wilmington, MA 01887 for a refund and postage reimbursement.

Consumer Contact: Call Kingfisher toll-free at (800) 289-4371 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, send an e-mail to trade_customer_service@hmco.com.

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

November 4, 2004
Petit Bateau is recalling about 2,700 childrens bathrobes that fail to meet the childrens sleepwear flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injury to children due to the possible ignition of the garment.

The bathrobes are labeled, Petit Bateau on the center-back neck edge.

They are made of terrycloth, 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester, with a hood, long sleeves and two front patch pockets. They were sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 2YR, 3YR, 4YR, 6YR, 8YR and 10YR. Colors of the bathrobes include white with pink trimming, white with blue trimming, white with beige trimming, cream with pink trimming, cream with blue trimming, and blue with white trimming.

The robes were sold at Petit Bateau retail stores and other outlets nationwide from February 2002 through June 2004 for about $65.

Remedy: Return the recalled bathrobes to Petit Bateau USA Inc., 45 Essex Street, Suite 200, Millburn, N.J. 07041 to receive a full refund including postage and a special gift.

Contact Petit Bateau at (888) 897-2872 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto the companys Web site at www.petit-bateau.com for instructions on returning the bathrobes.

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2002 -- BSH Home Appliances Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 2,460 Thermador brand gas ranges. Hot air is vented below the small oven and causes the metal surface on the door of the oven to get too hot, presenting a burn hazard to consumers.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). BSH has received one report of high temperatures on the surface of one of the ranges. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled ovens are 48-inch All-Gas Professional Ranges and were sold under the Thermador brand name. The ranges are stainless steel and have small and large side-by-side ovens. Only model numbers PRG484GGUS, PRG486GDUS, and PRG486GLUS and serial number ranges 98020001-98129999, 99010001- 99129999, 20010001-20129999 and 81010001- 81119999 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are located on a data plate behind the kick panel at the bottom front of the range.

Appliance and specialty stores nationwide sold the ranges from March 1998 through November 2001 for between $5540 and $6370.

Consumers should stop using the small ovens immediately and contact their local Thermador service center to arrange a free repair. For more information or to locate a local authorized service center, contact Thermador at (800) 735-4328 between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

April 29, 2004
ProSweep cordless sweepers sold on QVC and being recalled. The sweeper can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The manufacturer has received about 80 reports of the sweepers overheating, including 11 reports of fires, some of which resulted in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The Prosweep Rechargeable Cordless Sweeper with Rotating Brush has a clear blue plastic housing. Model number EB005 / 52008 is written on a silver-colored label on the bottom of the units. L&N Sales and Marketing and Made in China also are written on the label.

The sweepers were sold by QVC television nationwide from December 28, 2003 through February 16, 2004 for between $36 and $40.

Consumers should stop using the sweeper immediately. A replacement sweeper will be offered free of charge by L&N through QVC. Consumers will receive direct notification from QVC about the recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact QVCs customer service department at (800) 367-9444 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET any day of the week.

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

January 20, 2005
Philips PC Peripherals is recalling about 15,000 Hewlett-Packard L2035 Flat Panel Monitors. A ground clip inside the back plastic panel of these monitors can be incorrectly installed, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers.

Philips has received one report of a consumer receiving an electrical shock from one of these monitors. The consumer was not injured.

The recall involves only the HP L2035 Flat Panel Monitor with serial numbers ranging from CNP352Y001 to CNP423Y1HS. The model number is displayed at the bottom, center of the monitors bezel, just above the control buttons. The recalled monitors were produced from December 2003 through June 2, 2004.

The units were sold by HPs Web site for business use, and directly to business/corporate accounts. HP and its distributors also resold the monitors to HPs Channel Partners. The recalled monitors were sold by HP from February, 2003 through October, 2004 at retail for about $900.

Consumers should unplug the monitor and either use a different computer to go to the recall Web site or contact the HP L2035 Recall Helpdesk for instructions on how to determine if their monitor is affected by this recall program. If affected, consumers will receive instructions for getting their monitor tested and repaired or replaced at no cost.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact the recall Web site at www.l2035recall.com or the HP L2035 Recall Helpdesk at (800) 254-2280 between 8 a.m and 9 p.m. ET Monday to Friday and between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Saturday. Consumers also can write to Philips at North America Quality and Customer Care Manager, Philips PC Peripherals, Holly Sugar Boulevard, 2 North Cascade Ave, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

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

August 17, 2004

Belkin Corp. is recalling about 1,200 Rackmount Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) units. The UPS outputs were wired incorrectly creating a reverse polarity configuration and a potential electrical shock hazard to consumers.

The recalled Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are used to provide voltage regulation, surge suppression, and back-up power for electronic equipment. The Belkin OmniGuard Rackmount UPS units are black with a silver/grey panel on the front. Recalled units are the OmniGuard 1100 (Model no. F6C110-RKM-2U), OmniGuard 1500 (Model no. F6C150- RKM-2U), OmniGuard 2300 (Model no. F6C230-RKM-2U), and OmniGuard 3200 (Model no. F6C320-RKM-3U). The model number and model type can be found on a label on the rear of the unit.

The units were sold at electronics distributors and retailers from September 2003 through June 2004 for between $560 and $1360.

Consumers should immediately stop using the unit and contact Belkin Corp., for a free replacement unit.

Call Belkin Customer Service Center toll-free at (800) 223-5546 ext. 2064 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to arrange for a free replacement.

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