Recalls in January 1970

March 15, 2005
Polaris Industries is recalling the 900 Fusion, 900 RMK and 900 Switchback snowmobiles because of a problem with the throttle safety switch.

The snowmobile wiring harness may be routed in a way that could disconnect the engine stop switch and the throttle safety switch connector. If this connector becomes unplugged, the engine stop and the throttle safety switches will no longer function. This could pose a possible crash hazard.

However, the keyed ignition switch will continue to function and will shut down the vehicle when the key is in the OFF position. The thumb warmer and right-hand warmer could also become unplugged under these harness-routing conditions.

Polaris has received one report of the switches becoming disconnected. No injuries have been reported.

Model year 2005 Polaris 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback snowmobiles with model numbers S05PL8DSD, S05PM8DS(A)(B), S05PN8DS, S05PS8DS, S05MP8DS(A)(B)(C), S05PL8DS(A)(B)(C) are part of this recall. The snowmobile model and serial number identification decal is located on the right front side of the tunnel. The serial number is permanently stamped into the tunnel and the model number is embossed on the decal.

The snowmobiles were sold by Polaris dealers sold these snowmobiles nationwide from August 2004 through February 2005 for between $8,882 and $10,999.

Remedy: Free repair. Contact your Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment to install a jumper wire and secure existing wiring harness. Polaris has notified consumers directly about this recall.

Consumer Contact: Call Polaris at (800) 765-2747 between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight ET everyday or log on to the companys Web site at www.polarisindustries.com.

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

November 8, 2005
Nikon is recalling the rechargeable battery packs sold with its digital SLR cameras. The battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Nikon has confirmed four reports of incidents of the problem worldwide with no reports of injuries.

Description: The recall involves the Nikon rechargeable lithium ion battery pack with model number EN-EL3, which is written on the side of the battery. The batteries are rated at 7.4V/1400mAh, which also is written on the battery. The battery is included as a power source for Nikons digital SLR D100, D70, and D50 model cameras. The battery pack was also sold separately.

The units were sold at camera, mass merchandise, catalog, Internet, and office supply stores nationwide from May 2004 through November 2005 for about $50 for the battery only and about $800 to $1500 when sold with the digital SLR camera.

Consumers with battery backs with model number EN-EL3 should contact Nikons Web site to determine if it is included in the recall. If so, they should stop using it immediately. Nikon will provide a free replacement battery pack.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nikon Inc. Customer Service at (800) 645-6678 anytime, or access Nikons Web site at www.nikonusa.com.

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

September 13, 2005
Sony is recalling about 843,000 AC adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation 2 Systems. The adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.

Sony Computer Entertainment America has received 38 reports of adaptors overheating, including 19 reports of melting. There have been four reports of minor property damage, two reports of minor burns and one report of a minor shock.

The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with F3. The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptors label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with F3 followed by a series of digits. Adaptors with other date codes and without the F3 serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version PlayStation 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.

The devices were sold at electronics, toy and computer game stores nationwide, as well as Web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005 for about $150 for the complete system.

Consumers should stop using the recalled AC adaptors immediately and contact Sony Computer Entertainment America to receive a free replacement adaptor. Consumers should carefully unplug the recalled adaptors from the wall outlet and allow to cool before handling.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Sony Computer Entertainment America toll-free at (888) 780-7690 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. PT Monday through Saturday, and between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Sunday, or visit the firms Web site at www.us.playstation.com.

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

July 27, 2005
Idea Nuova is recalling about 1.1 million children's folding chairs. The chairs safety lock can fail, allowing the chair to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Childrens fingers can become caught or entrapped in the hinge and slot areas of the chair, posing a pinch or cut hazard. This can cause severe lacerations and finger tip amputations to childrens fingers.

CPSC and Idea Nuova are aware of five incidents involving children. In one incident, there was a finger tip amputation, the second incident involved a finger tip amputation and a laceration, and the third incident involved a finger fracture and a laceration. There were no injuries reported in the other two incidents.

The recalled childrens folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold with the following designs: Monkey Moods a monkey with stars, Rock n Roll with a monkey playing a guitar, Princess with pink flowers and a crown, Sport with a football, basketball and soccer ball, Training Camp with frogs, Rainbow Angel with clouds, rainbows and stars, Spiderman, and Disney Princess.

The recalled chairs were sold as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs. Each chair is about 22-inches high, 13 inches wide, and about 11 inches deep. Idea Nuova Inc. or I.N.I. is printed on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.

The chairs were sold at discount department and toy stores nationwide from September 2004 through June 2005 for between $15 and $25 per set.

Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately, and contact Idea Nuova for instructions on how to receive a free repair kit to replace the locking pin.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Idea Nuova toll-free at 866-772-1666 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).

June 23, 2005
Prestige Toy Corp. is recalling about 1,500 spinning water teethers. The plastic spinner in the center of the teether can break, causing small beads to fall out. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

Prestige Toy Corp. received one report from a consumer that the spinning component of one of these teethers broke apart, releasing two small beads. No injuries were reported.

The water-filled teether is bright green or blue with a green and blue plastic butterfly or turtle in the center, which spins around. The spinner contains small beads which produce a rattling sound. They have Style #47447 (butterfly) and #47448 (turtle) written on the packaging.

The teethers were sold at Carters Stores nationwide from March 2005 through April 2005 for about $5.

Consumers should take these teethers away from young children and return the item to Prestige Toy Corp. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Prestige Toy Corp.s Hotline at (866) 666-8266 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).

March 28, 2005
Natures Finest Gel Candles is recalling about 727,000 candles. The gel used in these candles can catch fire, creating a high flame and possibly starting a fire.

Natures Finest has received four reports of the surface layer of gel burning, creating high flames. There are two reported burn injuries to consumers hands, which required medical treatment.

The gel candles come in a glass container in either 5.5-oz or 11-oz. sizes. They were sold in multiple colors and scents. There is a label on the front of the candle reading Natures Finest Candles. The UPC codes of the recalled candles, located on a sticker on the bottom of the candles, are 3863300100 through 3863300114 and 3863300200 through 3863300214. This recall includes only Natures Finest gel candles. Other Natures Finest candles are not involved in this recall.

The candles were sold by drug and grocery stores nationwide from June 2001 though February 2005 for between $8 and $11.

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Natures Finest to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Natures Finest at (800) 964-6804 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firms Web site at www.naturesfinestcandles.com.

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

September 1, 2005
American Greetings Corp. is recalling about 120,000 Sesame Street sunglasses. The lens in the sunglasses can separate from frames, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves DesignWare child-size sunglasses with Sesame Street character decals. Sold in quantities of four, each package contains a yellow, blue, red and green pair of sunglasses. The bright green cardboard backer has the Sesame Street and DesignWare logo on the front, and model number SUN-1219 on the back.

They were sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty/gift stores nationwide from December 2003 through August 2005 for about $3.

Consumers should take these sunglasses away from young children immediately. Consumers can contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings products are sold.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at corporate.americangreetings.com.

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

January 24, 2005
Aprilaire Electronic Air Cleaners is recalling about 67,000 units. The air cleaners plastic inner housing and filter are not flame-resistant. If electrical arcing occurs in the cleaner, a fire can develop. This poses a risk of burn injuries and property damage.

There have been six reports of fires involving these air cleaners. No injuries were reported.

The recall involves all Aprilaire Model 5000 Electronic Air Cleaners. The air cleaners are almond colored, and located near the heating and cooling equipment. An identification label on the access door reads Aprilaire Model 5000.

The units were sold by independent HVAC dealers nationwide from June 2000 through December 2004 for an installed price of about $800.

Consumers should immediately turn off the unit or unplug it. Consumers also should contact Research Products Corp. to receive a free repair kit containing the flame-retardant inner housing and filter.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Research Products Corp. toll-free at (888) 742-2401 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. CT on Saturday. Consumers also can visit the firms Web site at www.aprilaire.com.

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

May 18, 2005
Superfuel Liquid Fuel is being recalled. A manufacturing defect in the cans seam and an insufficiently applied fuel cap can cause the can to leak fuel posing a fire hazard.

No incidents or injuries have been reported. However, CPSC and Cascade Designs discovered and subsequently investigated forty-one leaking cans found in Cascades distribution center.

The recalled fuel is used for outdoor cooking stoves. MSR SuperFuel is printed on the label and is packaged in red metal cans. SUPERFUEL, MSR Cleanest-Burning Liquid Fuel for MSR Stoves, and 32 FL OZ/1 Quart/.946 Liter are printed across the front of the can. This recall includes cans with batch #502-167 printed on the lower back of the can in light black digits.

Sporting good stores sold the stove fuel nationwide from March 2005 through April 2005 for about $9.

Consumers should immediately check their stove fuel cans for leaks. If the can is leaking, consumers should move it to a location where there are no ignition sources and then transfer the fuel to an approved fuel container. Consumers should contact Cascade Designs Inc. to receive a replacement fuel container and funnel.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cascade Designs at (800) 527-1527 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.msrgear.com.

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

February 15, 2005
HIS International is recalling about 6,700 denim jumper sets sold at Kmart. The paint on the buttons contains excessive lead levels, posing a lead poisoning hazard to young children.

The recalled denim jumper sets are made of 100 percent cotton and were sold in three different styles. Style number 2814X is a long sleeve bodysuit with a flower appliqu jumper. Style number 2817X is a striped turtleneck with a heart pocket jumper and Style number 2818X is a long sleeve bodysuit with a patchwork jumper.

The sets were sold exclusively at Kmart Stores nationwide from July 2004 to November 2004 for about $13.

Consumers should immediately take the denim jumper away from children and return to Kmart for a refund or replacement.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact HIS International toll free at (888) 467-3990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.nokidding-HIS.com for additional information.

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

July 26, 2005
VisionTech USA is recalling about 280 bicycle aero bars. Models affected are the SuperMax, TriMax, TriMax Plus and Pro model integrated bars.

The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash.

VisionTech has received two reports of the centerpiece of these aero bars breaking, resulting in minor scrapes and abrasions.

Aero bars are handlebar extensions typically used on racing and triathlon bicycles that either clip on to the handlebars or are sold as an integrated handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position.

The recalled aero bars are an integrated system which have a casted aluminum centerpiece which are attached to a handlebar, a stem and two aero bars each approximately 15 inches long, protruding in front of the handlebar. The VisionTech logo is displayed in gold lettering against a black background on the wings of the bar. Bicycle aero bars bearing a silver and red decal on the wings with the words Vision by Full Speed Ahead are not included in this recall.

The devices were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from March 2002 through March 2003 for about $435.

Consumers should stop using the bicycle aero bars immediately and contact VisionTech USA, Inc. to have their aero bars tested. A free replacement will be provided for any bicycle aero bars found defective.

Consumer Contact: Contact VisionTech USA, Inc. toll-free at (866) 204-5798, pin number 0118, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

July 5, 2005
HiPer Technology is recalling about 875 9-inch ATV wheels with aluminum center sections. The aluminum center section of the wheel can come apart causing the tire and rim to unexpectedly separate from the ATV, posing a risk of serious injury if the rider loses control of the vehicle.

HiPer has 12 reports of wheel center section breakage and separation.

The recalled 9-inch ATV aftermarket rear wheels have a model number of 0990 YHR. The rear wheels were manufactured from February 15, 2005 through May 2005. The recalled wheel can be used as the rear wheel on ATVs having the following bolt patterns: four bolts on a 110mm circle or four bolts on a 115mm circle. The center section of the wheel is made of aluminum and has eight bolt holes.

ATV dealers and HiPer Technology sold the wheels from February 2005 through May 2005 for about $190.

Consumers should immediately stop using the 9-inch ATV wheels and contact HiPer Technology to receive a replacement wheel center section and or wheel repair, free of charge. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact HiPer Technology at (877) 464-4737 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.hiper-technology.com

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

February 9, 2005
Todo Dollar Wholesale is recalling more than 100,000 pacifiers sold in its stores. The nipple can detach from the pacifier, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The products involved are the Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace and Flashing Pacifier Shock Baby Necklace.

The recalled pacifier necklace consists of a 28-inch multi-colored cord with a 3-inch plastic pacifier that comes in assorted colors.

On the Whistle Necklace pacifier, the nipple is the whistle, which contains a hole at the tip to be used as a blow hole. The pacifier handle operates as the on-off button for the flashing light on both pacifiers. Flashing Pacifier Shock Baby Necklace or 2-in-1 Flashing Pacifier with Whistle Necklace is printed on the packaging of the pacifiers.

The pacifiers were sold through Internet sales, distributors and small retail stores from January 2004 through November 2004 for about $1.

Consumers should return the pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Todo Dollar Wholesale toll-free at (866) 325-4732 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).

November 10, 2005
American Greetings Corporation is recalling about 14,000 packages of DesignWare Fairy Wands. The fairy wands can break apart, exposing sharp wires that pose a laceration hazard to children.

The recalled fairy wands are pink or purple with multi-colored beads, feathers and ribbons. The wands are 7-inches long. There are four wands in each package. The packaging has a light pink cardboard backer. Model number WAND1361 is written on the back of the packaging.

The wands were sold at discount, toy, drug, grocery, party and specialty gift stores nationwide from March 2003 through September 2005 for about $4.

Consumers should take the recalled wands away from young children immediately. Contact the firm for a coupon redeemable wherever American Greetings products are sold.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact American Greetings at (800) 777-4891 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at http://americangreetings.com.

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

June 15, 2005
Wal-Mart is recalling about 26,000 Fun Frog Soft Gyms. A cap on the wire supports inside the soft gyms upright arms can detach, allowing the wire to poke through the fabric. This poses a laceration and puncture hazard to babies.

The manufacturer, Infantino, has received four reports of incidents involving the support wire poking through the soft gyms fabric arms. Of the four incidents reported, two involved babies being scratched by the exposed wire.

The recalled Baby Connection Fun Frog Soft Gym is comprised of a multi-colored, frog-shaped padded fabric mat, from which blue and orange support arms extend. The support arms consist of thin steel wire covered by foam and fabric. They can be arched, allowing for three stuffed infant toys to hang above the products mat.

A label with the word Infantino is attached to each of the stuffed toys as well as the underside of the mat. Products sold under item 150-761, Infantino Activity Soft Gym, which have a stamp on the back of the product showing 150-761 Production Date June 2005, are not affected by this recall.

The gyms were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2004 through May 2005 for about $20.

Consumers should return the recalled soft gyms to their nearest Wal-Mart store to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Infantino at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the firms Web site at www.infantino.com and click on Product Recalls.

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

June 29, 2005
CSK Auto is recalling about 2,200 Aqua Water Scooters. Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.

CSK has received nine reports of the battery cover and/or the battery package being expelled from the water scooter, including three reports of facial injuries such as lacerations and bruising.

The Aqua Water Scooter is a hand-held, battery-powered product used to propel swimmers through the water. The product has either a yellow or red plastic enclosure, a black plastic handle and propeller and a shark face on the front.

The scooters were sold at Checker Auto Parts and Kragen Auto Parts stores in California, Arizona, Nevada and Minnesota, and on the firms Web site from April 2005 to June 2005 for about $99.

Another recall affects similar units sold online.

Consumers should stop using the recalled water scooter immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CSK Auto at (800) 842-3070 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com

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

November 10, 2005
Makita U.S.A. is recalling about 1,500 7-inch angle grinders. The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. As a result, if the hubbed grinding wheel comes apart during use, it could hit the user, possibly causing serious personal injury.

Makita has not received any reports of incidents or injury.

The recall only involves Makita GA7011C 7-inch angle grinders. The grinders model number and serial number are located on the silver nameplate which is located above the trigger switch. The last four digits of the serial numbers of the recalled grinders are in the following ranges:

The grinders housing is blue and the name Makita appears in large white letters on the housing. No other Makita grinders are involved in the recall.

The grinders were sold at industrial suppliers and home centers from about July 2005 through September 2005 for about $179.

Consumers with these angle grinders should stop using them with a hubbed grinding wheel immediately and contact Makita to arrange for a replacement of their guard free of charge. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Makita toll-free at (866) 838-5008 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.makitatools.com.

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

March 4, 2005
Elegants Kids 2000 Inc. is recalling about 34,000 Soother baby pacifiers. The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

The recalled pacifiers measure about 2-1/2 inches in length and 2 inches in width. The pacifiers are blue, green, yellow and pink and have a tan tinted nipple with a curved plastic handle and shield. SOOTHER BABY PACIFIERS is printed on the back of cardboard packaging with a clear blister-bubble cover.

The pacifiers were sold at gift shops, discount retail stores and various Hispanic commercial retailers nationwide from March 2000 through January 2005 for between $.50 and $1.

Consumers should return the recalled pacifiers to the store where purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Elegant Kids 2000 Inc. collect at (213) 627-6716 between 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

June 14, 2005
Jtul gas-fired stoves are being recalled. Movement or misplacement of the stoves burner can allow propane gas to settle in the heater, resulting in delayed ignition. The delayed ignition could shatter the door glass and pose a laceration hazard to consumers.

Jtul has received six reports of delayed ignition resulting in glass breakage. One laceration injury has been reported.

The recall involves two Jtul models of gas-fired stoves - the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer. The stoves are fueled with liquid propane (LP) gas. The model number (either GF 100 DV II or GF 200 DV II) can be found on the metal rating plate attached to the back of the stove.

Dealers and distributors of Jtul products nationwide sold the GF 100 DV II Nordic QT model for about $1,100 and the GF 200 DV II Lillehammer model for about $1,300 from June 2004 through early April 2005.

Consumers should stop using their LP fueled stoves immediately, shut off the gas supply and contact their Jtul dealers to make arrangements for a free repair. Consumers with recalled units are being personally contacted by dealers who sold the products. Consumers who think that they have recalled units and who have not yet been contacted, should call their dealer for information.

Consumer Contact: For assistance in turning off the gas and arranging for a free repair, consumers should contact their dealer from whom they purchased the stove or their local liquid propane (LP) gas provider. For additional information, consumers also can contact Jtul toll-free at (877) 451-1048 extension 108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log onto the Jtul Web site at www.jotulflame.com.

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