Recalls in January 1970

June 16, 2005
Kids II Inc. is recalling about 30,000 Bright Starts doorway baby jumpers. The plastic clamp that attaches the jumper seat to a door frame can break, which can cause the unit to fall to the floor. This poses an injury hazard to young children.

Kids II has received 49 reports of the clamp breaking with 12 reported injuries, including a possible mild concussion, skinned knee, cut lips, and bumps and bruises.

The recalled baby jumpers have a blue canvas seat, yellow straps, and a blue plastic clamp that attaches to an interior door frame. The recalled unit is the Bright Starts Jammin Jumper with model number 6607, which can be found on a white warning label on the canvas seat. The words Bright Starts are printed on the plastic housing that contains the clamp. The jumper was sold with a play mat that makes sounds when the child jumps on it.

The jumpers were sold at mass merchandise and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from December 2003 through May 2005 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and disable the jumper by cutting a one-inch portion of the yellow strap just below the clamp. To receive a free replacement product, consumers should cut out the white warning label from the canvas seat and mail the label and the one-inch portion of the yellow strap to Kids II at 555 North Point Center East, Suite 600, Alpharetta, GA 30022.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kids II toll-free at (877) 325-7056 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to www.kidsii.com.

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

October 20, 2004
Chris Arlotta Enterprises is recalling about 2,900 mattress paids which fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a serious risk of burn injury or death to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

The recalled mattress pads are natural colored, made of 100 percent cotton Chenille, and were sold in twin, full, queen, king and California king. The Web and catalog retailers and the mattress pads model numbers, listed below, are identified on the packaging:

The pads were sold by Web and catalog retailers (listed above) nationwide from December 2003 through March 2004 for between $50 and $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. or the retailer for information on how to obtain a refund plus cost of shipping.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Chris Arlotta Enterprises Ltd. at (888) 779-0711 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
Dollar General is recalling about 80,000 heart-shaped pendants. They contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

The heart-shaped pendant is silver-colored, ribbed on the front, hollow on the back, and hangs on a pink suede cord with a silver-colored clasp.

The pendants were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from May 2003 through April 2005 for about $1.

Consumers should take these necklaces away from children immediately and return them to Dollar General stores for a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dollargeneral.com.

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

August 11, 2009
Griffin International is recalling about 220,000 Psyclone Essentials and React Wii 4-Dock Battery Recharge Stations. The battery pack can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to the consumer.

Six incidents of overheating have been reported to the firm. Two consumers reported minor burns to the hand.

The Wii 4-Dock Recharge Station includes a white docking station with four recharge stations and a four rechargeable battery pack. Brand names are on the front of the packaging and the model numbers, Psyclone (PSE6501) and React (RT530), can be found on the bottom side of the product.

The Psyclone Essentials brand was sold at Target, Toys R Us and Amazon.com nationwide; React was sold at Best Buy stores nationwide. Both were sold from January 2008 through July 2009 for about $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recharge stations and contact Griffin International to obtain information on how to return the product and receive a free replacement.

For additional information, contact Griffin International toll free at 888-344-4702 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday-Friday or visit this Web site: www.psyclonegamer.com/Wii4Dock.

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

October 19, 2004

About 124,000 Avanti Water Dispensers are being recalled. The hot water faucet on these units has a child-resistant safety feature to prevent young children from accessing the hot water, but the device can malfunction so that the faucet will not turn off, causing burn injuries to children.

Avanti has received 10 reports of the hot water not shutting off, nine of which resulted in burn injuries to children, including a 10-month-old baby who suffered burns on his arm and chest.

There are six models of water dispensers with hot water faucets included in the recall. The water dispensers have Avanti written on the front of the base. They have model number WD32, WD 50, WD 50.1, WDT51, WDR 52 or WHC 59. The model number is written on a silver sticker on the back of the unit. Model number WDR 52 is a combination refrigerator and water dispenser. All six models have removable drip trays and can hold either 3- or 5-gallon bottles of water.

The units were sold at Office Depot, Staples, and other appliance and electronic stores nationwide from July 2000 through August 2004 for between $120 and $250.

Consumers with small children should immediately disable the hot water by turning the red switch on the back of the dispenser to off and contact Avanti to get a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Avanti at (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.regcen.com/waterdispenser.

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

June 15, 2004
Associated Electrics Inc. is recalling about 4,900 Reedy Quasar Pro Battery Chargers used to power remote control race cars.

A defective fuse and program error in the charger can cause the battery packs being charged to overheat and explode, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.

Associated Electrics has received three reports of incidents involving exploding battery cells. One consumer sustained a bruised hand, while another received an eye injury from flying debris.

The recalled #611 Quasar Pro Chargers were manufactured from February 2002 through February 2004. The grey charger box has words Quasar Pro printed in yellow on the front and shows a display of "QUASAR PRO VERSION 1.0" when first turned on. The recalled chargers either have no barcode label on the underside or a barcode label with the numbers "611" or "611A".

The units were sold at hobby dealers nationwide from February 2002 through February 2004 for about $200.

Consumers should stop using the charger immediately and contact Associated Electrics to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Call Associated Electrics at (800) 518-7339 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Website at www.teamassociated.com.

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

October 11, 2005
Design Ideas Ltd. is recalling about 1,100 Lily Chair and Lily Ottoman Bean Bag Sets. The chair and ottoman do not have locking zippers or warning labels. CPSC is aware of children who have died from suffocation when they unzipped, inhaled and ingested small pellets in similar bean bag furniture.

The Lily chair and Lily ottoman were sold together as a bean bag furniture set. The chair and ottoman sets were sold in ivory/white (model 170001), ivory/blue (model 170003), ivory/black (model 170004) and ivory/orange (model 170009). Model numbers can be found on a label affixed to the bottom of the furniture.

Specialty gift and furniture stores nationwide sold the chair and ottoman sets from January 2004 through July 2005 for about $170.

Consumers should stop using the chair and ottoman set immediately, keep them out of reach of young children and contact Design Ideas to arrange to return the product for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Design Ideas at (800) 426-6394 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.designideas.net.

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

November 9, 2005
Kawasaki is recalling about 1,500 hedge trimmers. On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Continued use could cause the engine and blades to swing free of the frame and hit the user, possibly causing lacerations.

Kawasaki Motors has received two reports of engine mount springs separating from the frame. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled hedge trimmers include model numbers KHT600D and KHT750D. The KHT600D has a 24-inch, double-sided blade, and the KHT750D has a 30-inch, double-sided blade. Both models have a gray handle/frame and a red and gray engine, and they can be identified by the model designation located on a label on the recoil starter.

The units were sold by a nationwide network of independent Kawasaki Power Product dealers between April and July of 2005. The KHT600D model retails for about $360, and the KHT750D model retails for about $400.

Consumers can contact the nearest Kawasaki Power Product dealer to receive the necessary repairs, free of charge.

Consumer Contact: Call Kawasaki Motors toll-free at (866) 836-4463 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.kawpowr.com.

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

June 8, 2004
Dynamic Cooking Systems is recalling about 1,400 wall ovens.

When the oven is in the self-cleaning mode, the ovens exterior door temperature exceeds the allowable surface temperature limits under the industry voluntary standard for household electric ranges. Sustained contact with the door during self-cleaning mode could cause burns.

These wall ovens come in single or double oven models in three color options: stainless steel, black, or white.

The Wall Oven/Single (WOS) models have these serial numbers indicating the date of manufacture in 2003 and 2004 (the blank can be any of the letters A through L):

• 03_00001A to 03_00155A
• 04_00001A to 04_01093A

The Wall Oven/Double (WOSD) models have these serial numbers (the blank can be any of the letters A through L):

• 04_00001A to 04_00210A

The serial numbers are located on the oven frames left trim post, approximately 12 inches from the bottom. Open the oven door to read the serial number.

Appliance dealers nationwidesold the ovens from January 2003 through May 2004 for between $2,179 and $3,920.

Consumers should not use the oven in self-cleaning mode until free replacement doors have been installed. Call the company to make arrangements for free replacement oven doors.

Consumer Contact: Call Dynamic Cooking Systems toll-free at (877) 446-1501 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (PT), Monday through Friday. The firms web site is: www.dcsappliances.com/cust_serv/index.php.

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

March 4, 2009
About 430 Seventh Avenue tealight candleholders are being recalled because they pose a fire hazard. The faceted resin accents on the sides of the candleholder can ignite.

Seventh Avenue has received one report of the candleholder igniting resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves a wire formed tealight candleholder with ball feet. The sides have small and large round resin accents in amber and red. The holder holds up to five tealight candles (included). The model number is 609073 located on the original packaging.

They were sold at Seventh Avenues spring 2008 catalogs and online at www.seventhavenue.com from February 2008 through October 2008 for about $10. The candleholders were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candleholder and return it to Seventh Avenue for a full refund or store credit, and a $10 coupon. All known users have been contacted.

For additional information, contact Seventh Avenue at (800) 991-4442 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.seventhavenue.com.

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

October 25, 2005
Delta Cycle Corp. is recalling about 3,500 Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks. The bike racks do not have sufficient hardware to support their weight on the wall. This can cause the bike rack to unexpectedly fall, hitting those nearby.

This recall involves Picasso bike racks with a collapsible shelf. The bike rack can be mounted on the wall and has slots to support two bicycles. The metal rack has the Delta logo and name printed on the front of the rack.

The racks were sold at LL Bean, Bike Nashbar and independent bike shops nationwide from January 2002 through September 2005 for about $40.

Consumers should contact Delta Cycle immediately to receive additional hardware and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Delta Cycle at (800) 474-6615 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.deltacycle.com.

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

September 12, 2005
DOLMAR is recalling about 1,300 chain saws. The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury.

DOLMAR has received three reports of the flywheel coming apart. There have been no reports of injury.

The recall involves DOLMAR PS6400 and PS7900-model chain saws in which the last five digits of the serial numbers are within the following ranges:

The chain saws housing is warm red with DOLMAR written on it. The chain saws serial number can be found on the right hand side of the silver nameplate which is located on the back of the fuel tank. No other DOLMAR chain saws are involved in the recall. Any PS6400 or PS7900 chain saws with the letter N preceding the serial number on the nameplate and a blue dot on the shipping carton have been repaired and are not involved in the recall.

Outdoor power equipment distributors and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these chain saws from October 2004 through August 2005 for between $570 and $750.

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and contact DOLMAR to arrange for a free repair. Known purchasers were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call DOLMAR toll-free at (888) 673-7278 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.dolmarusa.com.

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

July 29, 2004
More than 200,000 "Frosted Grip" eyelash curlers are being recalled. The plastic handles can detach and cause consumers to lose their grip, resulting in injuries to the eyes and face.

The importer, W.E. Bassett Company, has received 11 reports of injuries from the grip handles breaking off, causing abrasions, contusions and bruising in and around the eye.

The Frosted Grip eyelash curlers have pink-plastic handles and are sold with a rubber re-fill pad. The eyelash curlers were sold under various brand names including TRIM and Salon Plus. There are no identifying marks on the eyelash curler. However, item numbers are printed on the packaging. Item numbers involved in the recall include 5-87B (sold at Wal-Mart, CVS and Shopko), 5-87RA (sold at Rite Aid) and 5-87S (sold at Kroger).

The curlers were sold at CVS, Meijer, Kroger, Rite Aid, SaveMart, Shopko, and Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2003 to June 2004 for between $3 and $4.

Consumers should stop using these eyelash curlers immediately and contact The W.E. Bassett Company for a prepaid mailer to return the eyelash curler for a free replacement plus a $5 off coupon towards any TRIM product.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact The W.E. Bassett Company toll-free at (877) 929-1933 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.trim.com.

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

April 22, 2009
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling about 3,000 Roubaix bicycles. The cable stop on the bicycle can loosen, which can cause the rider to lose control and fall from the bike.

Specialized received reports of two falls that resulted in fractures requiring medical attention and surgery.

The recalled bicycles are as follows: 2004 Roubaix Comp 18, 2004 Roubaix Comp 27, 2004 Roubaix Pro 18, and 2004 Roubaix Pro frameset models. Only bicycles with a single rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are subject to recall. The cable stop is attached through bonding materials and a single rivet mounted at the front of the bicycle. The cables pass through eyelets in the cable stop on the down tube. Bicycles with a double rivet fastening the cable stop to the frame are not subject to recall. The model names of the recalled bicycles can be found on the top tube of the bicycles.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold by Specialized authorized dealers nationwide from September 2003 through August 2004 for between $1,600 and $4,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using their bicycle and return their bicycle to a Specialized authorized dealer for an approved repair, at no cost to consumer.

For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.specialized.com.

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

March 11, 2005
Roark titanium frames for road bicycles are being recalled. The frames on these bicycles can crack and fail during use, posing a risk of injury to riders.

Roark has received nine reports of bicycle frames cracking, but no injuries have been reported.

The recall involves custom titanium bicycle frames for road bicycles manufactured and distributed by Roark. The bicycle frames have a Titanium sticker on the top tube and a Roark sticker on the down tube. Every bicycle frame is built to the unique specification of each customer and has serial number and manufactured date located on the bottom bracket. Bicycle frames affected have serial numbers 001 through 422.

The frames were sold through direct Web site transactions from January 1997 through December 2004 for between $1,975 and $2,175.

Consumers should inspect their bicycle frame immediately for a crack in the chain stay bridge area or return the bicycle frame to Roark for inspection. Contact Roark for shipping or delivery instructions, at Roarks expense. The company will offer a $100 discount on their frame refreshment program, as an incentive for consumers who have their bicycle frame inspected by Roark. Bicycle frames that exhibit a crack in the chain stay bridge area will either be repaired or replaced at no cost to the consumer.

Consumer Contact: Call Roark toll-free at (800) 556-3163 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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

September 14, 2004
Polaris Industries is recalling about 18,500 Predator 500 all-terrain vehicles. The front brake lines can crack and leak brake fluid, possibly resulting in loss of braking capability. This could result in severe injury or death.

Polaris has received reports of cracked and leaking front brake lines on at least 127 units, with no reported injuries.

The recall includes Predator 500 ATVs from model years 2003 and 2004 with these model numbers: A03GJ50AA, A03GJ50AB, A03GJ50AS, A03GJ50CA, A04GJ50AA, A04GJ50AB, A04GJ50AC, and A04GJ50AD. The model number is on the lower left frame tube ahead of the engine. Predator is prominently displayed on the right and left side of the front cab covering the fuel tank. The ATVs have red, blue, gray or black front and rear cabs.

Polaris dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from November 2002 through February 2004 between approximately $6,000 and $6,500.

Consumers should contact their Polaris dealer to schedule an appointment for free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Polaris toll-free at (800) POLARIS (765-2747) between 8 a.m. and 12 midnight (ET) seven days a week, or log on to their Web site at www.polarisindustries.com. Polaris notified consumers directly about this recall.

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

October 15, 2004
IKEA is recalling the Fargglad multi-color childrens chair because of a choking hazard from red plastic feet that can detach from chair legs.

Fargglad multi-color childrens chairs have the article number 400.548.40 and the supplier number (either 16592 or 17128) on a label on one of the chairs rear legs, or on the underside of the chair seat. The chair has a tubular steel frame with woven multi-color solid plastic piping used for the chairs seat and back. The plastic feet are red.

The chairs were sold at IKEA stores sold the recalled childrens chair from May 2003 through September 18, 2004, for about $15.

Consumers can obtain a full refund. Take the Fargglad multi-color childrens chair away from young children immediately and return it to the Returns and Exchanges department at any IKEA U.S. store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the IKEA web site at www.ikea-usa.com.

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

July 5, 2005
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 180,000 trucks with 6.0-liter diesel engines for electrical repairs the company says will end a stalling problem.

The trucks affected by the recall are:

• 2004-05 Ford Excursions,
• E-350 and E-450 vans, and
• F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reviewed 3,000 complaints and 13,000 warranty claims and concluded that the stalling problem is a safety hazard. NHTSA cited 14 crashes with two claimed injuries in its investigation.

Ford denies that all of these incidents are attributable to the defects the recall will address.

Dealerships will check fuel injection control module wiring for chafing on recalled Excursions and Super Duty trucks. Dealers will install a protection kit if bare wires are not showing. They will replace the harness if they find bare wires.

On all of the recalled vans and some Excursions and Super Duty trucks, depending on their assembly date, dealerships are to replace the injection control pressure sensor connector terminals.

March 9, 2004
Light Distribution Co. is recalling about 500 hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water.

In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the on and off position. Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

One consumer reported loss of control resulting in a fall. The consumer received a black eye, along with cuts and bruises.

The recalled units are the Turbo 1650 and Turbo 2650 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red and black colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: Light Distribution or Windsor and 110V/60HZ. The model name and number also are printed on the label.

The dryers were sold by retail beauty supply stores in Florida from March 2003 through November 2003 for about $50.

Consumers should stop using these hair dyers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: Light Distribution toll-free at (877) 418-1881 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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