Recalls in January 1970

October 8, 2008   
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Chance Rides Manufacturing Inc. (CRM), of Wichita, Kansas is voluntarily recalling to inspect and repair about 85 YO-YO amusement rides across the country.

CPSC has received reports of two incidents involving the YO-YO ride resulting in injuries to children and adults, including scraped knees and back strains.

On May 16, 2008, 23 riders of a YO-YO ride in Angels Camp, Calif. fell to the ground when the sweep arms suspending the circular swinging chairs they were riding in broke free from the rides center cylinder rod. The inspection program will focus on preventing future failures.

CRM is offering ride owners and state safety officials inspection/repair kits and new inspection and maintenance guidelines. To receive the inspection/repair kit or for more information, owners and state safety officials can contact CRM at (800) 242-6231 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

CPSC is working with state regulators and insurance providers to ensure that these safety inspections and modifications are conducted. While CPSC has jurisdiction over mobile amusement rides and conducts incident investigations, states and local communities are responsible for inspections and oversight of rides such as the YO-YO.

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

January 10, 2008    Spanish
Shims Bargain Inc. is recalling about 45,000 Baby Town pacifiers.

These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifier shield is too small and could easily enter the mouth of an infant. Also, ventilation holes are too small and not placed to allow for the insertion of a tool to remove the pacifier when lodged in the mouth of a child.

Also, the package fails to display the required warning instructing consumers not to tie a pacifier around a child's neck, which would present a strangulation hazard.

The recalled pacifiers were sold in a 4-pack of assorted colors. 'BabyTown' and model #39864 are written on the product's packaging.

They were sold at dollar stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2007 for $1 and were made in China.

Consumers should take these pacifiers away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Shims Bargain toll-free at (866) 540-3334 between 9 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).

January 27, 2009
Fantas-Eyes Inc. is recalling about 15,000 High School Musical manicure kits. The lettering HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL with glitter on the pouch used with the manicure kit contains excess levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves the pouch that contains the High School Musical manicure kit. The 7-1/2 inch by 4-3/4 inch plastic see-through pouch has a pink zipper with High School Musical printed in yellow gold with glitter and Sharpay printed in dark red on one side.

The kits were sold by LTD Commodities and ABC distributing catalogs and Web Sites and on www.lakeside.com from September 2008 to November 2008 for about $11. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled pouch used with the manicure kit away from children and contact Fantas-Eyes for a free replacement. Consumers can continue using the manicure items.

For more information, contact Fantas-Eyes at (800) 352-7419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.Fantas-Eyes.com.

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

November 19, 2009
Cost Plus World is recalling about 300 sets of stainless steel cookware. The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

This recall involves three stainless steel cookware sets; a 4-piece multi cooker set, a 3-piece steamer set, and a 1.5 quart egg poacher with SKU numbers 422698, 422699 and 422700. The SKU numbers can be found on the sales receipt.

The cookware, made in India, was sold at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide in August 2009. The 4-piece multi cooker was sold for $30, the 3-piece steamer set for $15 and the 1.5QT egg poacher for $15.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cookware and return it to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll free at (877) 967-5362 between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ET anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.worldmarket.com.

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

September 3, 2008
Wolf Appliances is recalling about 24,000 gas ranges. Hazard: Delayed ignition of gas in the 18-inch oven can cause a flash of flames to be projected at a consumer when the range door is opened, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Wolf has received 97 reports of units experiencing delayed ignition, including 15 minor burns. There have been no reports of fires or property damage.

This recall involves the following Wolf Appliance 48-Inch gas ranges with model numbers: P48, PS48 and R48. The gas ranges are stainless steel with a double oven. A Wolf appliance logo is on the front of the larger oven door.

The ranges were sold by home builders and appliance stores nationwide from January 1998 through June 2008 for between $5,000 and $9,000. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled gas range 18-inch oven and contact the manufacturer to schedule a free, in-home repair. The large oven and all cooktop burners are not affected and may be used.

For more information, consumers can contact Wolf Appliance toll-free at (866) 643-6408 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.wolfappliance.com.

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

March 11, 2008    
JC Penney is recalling about 27,000 Cooks deep fryers. The deep fryer has a faulty heating element which can cause it to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

JCPenney is aware of five incidents involving the deep fryers, including one report of a minor burn and three reports of damaged countertops.

The Cooks deep fryer has a brushed stainless steel exterior, a wire mesh basket with a handle, a lid with a window and black handles. The deep fryer has a 1/3-gallon capacity. 'Cooks' is stamped on the side of the deep fryer. Model number 22016 is printed on the bottom of the deep fryer.

The fryers were sold at JCPenney's stores nationwide, catalog and at www.jcp.com from August 2007 through January 2008 for about $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the deep fryer and return it to the nearest JCPenney store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com.

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

May 22, 2008
About 300 'Floppy Friends' horse toys are being recalled. Surface paint on the toy horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled horse toy has a push up base. When the base is pushed up, the toy horse is floppy. When released, the toy horse stands up straight. The horse is brown and white and the base is green with orange, red flowers and dark blue flowers.

The toys, made in China, were sold at hobby stores, gas stations, gift shops and toy stores nationwide from February 2008 through April 2008 for about $4.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

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

July 22, 2009
Stamina Products Inc. is recalling about 11,000 elliptical cross trainers. Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owners manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product.

The machines, made in China, were sold by various retailers and retail web sites from October 2007 to May 2009 for between about $200 and $400.

Consumers should not assemble or use these elliptical machines until they have reviewed the modified warnings and assembly instructions.

Consumers can obtain the new warning and assembly instructions by contacting Stamina at the toll free number below or visiting the firms web site at www.staminaproducts.com.

For additional information, contact Stamina at (800) 375-7520, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT, Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT, or visit Staminas web site at www.staminaproducts.com

This recall includes the following elliptical machines:

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

February 9, 2008     Spanish
Netshops is recalling children's table and chair sets because they contain lead paint.

The recalled table and chair sets are natural colored. The table is either round or rectangular, has a shelf under the table and includes two chairs. Model number ALZ024-3 or ALZ023-3 is printed on the packaging.

The tables were sold by Netshops.com from November 2007 through December 2007 for between $100 and $130. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the table and chair set away from children. Netshops is offering consumers a full refund. Netshops has directly contacted consumers who purchased the table and chair

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Netshops toll-free at (866) 558-9485 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site, www.netshops.com.

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

August 19, 2008
Gardeners Supply Co. is recalling about 2,000 flame weeders. The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.

CPSC and Gardeners Supply Co. have received three reports of the weeders valve control leaking propane, including one report of flames. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1 lb. propane tank.

The weeders were sold by Gardeners Supply Co. stores in Burlington and Williston, Vt., Gardeners Supply catalog, and at www.gardeners.com from March 2008 through July 2008 for about $50. They were made in the United Kingdom.

Consumers should immediately stop using the flame weeders and return them to the store where purchased or call Gardeners Supply Co. for a full refund including any shipping costs. Gardeners Supply Co. is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled flame weeders.

For additional information, contact Gardeners Supply Co. at (800) 876-5520 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site, www.gardeners.com.

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

April 2, 2009
Evenflo is recalling about 643,000 Envision high chairs. Recline fasteners and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to detach or recline unexpectedly. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.

Evenflo has received 320 reports of seatbacks detaching or reclining unexpectedly, resulting in 19 reports of bumps and bruises to the head and 35 reports of other injuries including abrasions, pinches and bruises. Evenflo has also received 13 reports of recline fasteners and screws falling out of the high chair, resulting in one incident in which a fastener and/or screws were found in a child's hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.

The recall involves all Evenflo Envision high chairs, including model numbers: 2891321, 2891321A, 2891333, 2891351, 2891351A, 2891365, 2891375, 2891403, 2891403A, 2891466, 2891466A, 2891478, 2891536, 2891536A, 2891573, 2891586, 2892351 and 2892351A. The model number can be found on a white label on the seatback. 'Evenflo' and 'Envision' are printed on the front of the tray.

The high chairs, made in China, were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys'R'Us, Babies'R'Us, K-Mart and Burlington Coat Factory from December 2002 through April 2006 for between $80 and $110.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.evenflo.com.

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

October 6, 2009
Guardian is recalling about 900 full-face diving masks. If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge causing the mask to flood.

Ocean Technology Systems has received three reports of visors dislodging. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask, which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the diver's full face.

The masks were sold by direct sales and diving equipment retailers nationwide from March 2009 through August 2009 for $800.

Consumers should immediately stop using the diving masks and contact Ocean Technology Systems to receive a free repair. Ocean Technology Systems is providing consumers stainless steel clamps to secure the plastic visor.

For additional information, contact Ocean Technology Systems toll-free at (877) 270-1984 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.otscomm.com.

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

October 30, 2008   
MEDport LLC is recalling about 54,000 Fit & Fresh smooth blend mixers. While placing the cup on or off the base of the mixer, the mixer can unexpectedly turn on, activating the blade. This can pose a serious laceration hazard to consumers.

MEDport has received one report of finger lacerations that required medical treatment.

This recall involves Fit & Fresh Smooth Blend Mixers with item number 770FF and model number SB-19. The white mixers have four components -- a base unit, blade assembly, blending cup and cap. Fit & Fresh is printed on the front of the base. The recalled mixers can be identified by the date code, a four-digit number located on the bottom of the base. Date codes included in the recall are: 2707, 4407, 5207 and 0308.

Longs, GNC and Vitamin Shoppe stores sold the mixers nationwide and at www.amazon.com from September 2007 through August 2008 for about $25. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the mixers and determine if their product is subject to this recall. Consumers with the recalled mixers should return the product to the place of purchase or contact MEDport LLC to arrange for a refund.

For additional information, contact MEDport LLC at (800) 858-8840 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.medportllc.com.

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

July 24, 2008    
Remote-controlled helicopter toys are being recalled because of fire and burn hazards.

The recall affects about 685,000 "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" wireless indoor helicopters imported from China by Innovage LLC, of Foothill Ranch, Calif.

The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Innovage has received two reports of incidents of the toy helicopters igniting, including one burn injury to a consumer's fingertip.

The "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" toy helicopters have yellow, red or blue decals. BH26047 is printed on the Sky Scrambler's tail. 'The Sharper Image' is printed on the tail of 'The Sharper Image' helicopters.

They were sold at mass merchandisers, department stores, drug stores, and other retail stores nationwide, and on the Web from June 2007 through May 2008 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Innovage for a full refund.

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

July 10, 2009
Hard Tail is recalling girls' hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts because they have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam.

The items were sold at Nordstroms, Gingerbread Kids, Beautiful Kids, Tabeez, EZ Fashion, Village Kids, In Motion, Pitti Bimi, Red Apple and Kidding Around stores nationwide from July 2007 through September 2008 for about $60 to $85. They were made in the U.S.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund.

For additional information contact Hard Tail toll-free at (888) 942-7382 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.hardtailforever.com.

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

August 28, 2008
GIA Instruments is recalling about 8,000 polariscopes. The models affected are the Illuminator Polariscopes 415000 and 415.

The polariscopes can have a ground wire missing, posing a risk of electrical shock to the user. GIA has received four reports of consumers experiencing minor electric shocks.

The recalled polariscopes are white in color with model number 415000 or 415 printed on the underside of the instrument. A polariscope is an instrument used by gemologists to assist in gem identification.

The devices, made in the United States, were sold by GIA schools, GIAs Web site, product catalogs, distributors and trade shows nationwide from January 1996 through June 2007 for between $255 and $340.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact GIA Instruments to schedule a free retrofit of the Polariscope with a ground wire. GIA is notifying all consumers directly.

For additional information, contact GIA Instruments at (800) 421-8161 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.gia.edu.

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

January 19, 2009
Nissan is recalling about 225 Altimas from the 2009 model year. The cars fail to comply with federal regulations regarding side impact protection, because of a faulty weld on the door assembly.

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.

December 22, 2009
About 16,000 Dive Rite diving wings are being recalled. The over-pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard to divers.

The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. The wings were sold in red, blue or black. Springs were used on wings that have an opaque white or blue tinted bladder and welded in flanges. Wings with a black bladder are not affected. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing.

The wings, made in the U.S., were sold at diving equipment retailers and distributors nationwide from June 2006 through October 2008 for about $359.

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

For additional information, contact your local dealer or Dive Rite at (800) 495-1046 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.diverite.com.

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

November 2, 2009
Chrysler LLC is recalling several rear-wheel-drive Chrysler and Dodge models because they may been built without a front wheel spindle nut. That could cause a tire-wheel separation when the vehicles were being driven, possibly leading to a crash.

The affected models and model years are:

• CHRYSLER / 300 2009-2010
• DODGE / CHALLENGER 2009
• DODGE / CHARGER 2009-2010
• DODGE / CHALLENGER 2010

Dealers will inspect the tire and wheel assembly and, if necessary, repair the spindle nut installation free of charge.

Owners may contact Chrysler about Recall No. J27 at 1-800-835-14034.

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.