Recalls in January 1970

October 23, 2007
Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling more than 34,000 Marathon child safety seats because the seats fail to meet federal standards.

The specific Marathon seats being recalled are model numbers E9L06, E9W06, and E906, manufactured between May 23 and June 28, 2006.

During compliance testing with child dummies weighing more than 50 pounds by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the upper tether hook in some of the Marathon models bent, failing to secure the seat back properly.

"This could result in an injury to the restrained child in a crash," according to NHTSA.

All registered owners of the Marathon seats will receive a safety notification, along with a replacement top tether hook, NHTSA officials said.

Federal safety regulators recommend that parents who have the affected seats contact Britax about what precautions may be necessary with regard to continued use of the seat while they are awaiting the replacement top tether hook.

Additional information can be found at www.MarathonRecall.com. Owners may contact Britaxs toll-free number at 1-800-683-2045.

NHTSA reported that the recall is being conducted after the agency denied a petition by Britax that the top tether hooks were not a safety concern.

March 6, 2007
About 100,000 Ryobi Router Table throat plates are being recalled. The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard.

The company has received three reports of throat plates coming loose during use. Two consumers were struck on the nose by the throat plate and received minor cuts and bruising.

The recall involves Ryobi-brand router tables, with model number RT101, which is written on the table's data plate, located on its front leg. These tables were sold as part of the Ryobi combo kits with model numbers R161RTA and R162RTA. The combo kit model number is written on the packaging.

A router table holds the router underneath the table. Instead of moving the router over the wood, the table allows the user to guide the wood for cutting. The throat plates are components of the table that consist of five yellow plastic rings. They serve as a guide for the router bit and provide a stable surface around the bit.

The routers were sold Home Depot stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2007 for about $100 for the combo kits that include the router, router table and throat plates.

Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. If any throat plates do not securely snap into the table top, consumers should stop using the router table immediately and contact One Word Technologies for a free replacement set of throat plates.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call One World Technologies Inc. at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com.

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

February 15, 2007
Fisher-Price is recalling about 500,000 "Laugh and Learn" bunny toys sold in the United States due to a choking hazard. Another 700,000 toys were sold worldwide.

The bunny's pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall involves the Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny that measures about 10-inches tall. The yellow bunny with one green and one orange ear has musical and counting sound effects. The words, "Laugh and Learn" are printed on the bunny's shirt.

Product numbers involved in the recall are: K0468, K2960, K2961, K2962, K2963, K2964, K2965, K3440, K6898, K7884, L0327, and K5862. The product numbers are located on the fabric tag sewn to the body of the bunny. Only bunnies with three dimensional pompom noses are included in this recall. Bunnies with flat or embroidered noses are not subject to this recall.

The bunnies were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide May 2006 through December 2006 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the bunny to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (866) 447-5003 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com.

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

November 21, 2007
Discount School Supply is recalling about 20,000 paint brushes. Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves a set of six shaving-style brushes, which are about 4-inches long. The brushes handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the products packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the BioColor Foam Paint Starter Kit and Colorations Foam Paint Starter Kit.

The brushes were sold through Discount School Supplys catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.

They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firms Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com.

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

March 5, 2009
Wiseco Performance Products is recalling about 420 sets of off-road dirt bike connecting rods or crankshaft assemblies. Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.

This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco's identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product's packaging.

The parts were sold by off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com from March 2007 through December 2008 for about $130 for the connecting rods and between $240 and $300 for the crankshaft assemblies. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.

Contact: For additional information, contact Wiseco at (800) 321-1364 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET on Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.wiseco.com, or email the firm at recall@wiseco.com

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

February 13, 2007
JAKKS Pacific Inc. is recalling about 245,000 battery packs for toy vehicles. The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.

JAKKS Pacific has received 33 reports of the batteries melting or catching fire while charging, including three reports of minor burns to fingers and 23 reports of property damage to flooring, seats or walls.

This recall involves battery packs used with FLY WHEELS XPV toy vehicles. The battery packs were sold with a charger (item number 73904) and with the radio-controlled XPV toy (item number 73906).

Item numbers are printed on the product's packaging above the barcode label. The batteries are marked "Fly Wheelz," "XPV," and "JAKKS Pacific," "Lithium-ion Polymer battery (LiPo)" followed by a list of warnings and precautions. The XPV Xtreme Performance Vehicle is not the subject of this exchange program.

The items were sold at toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30. Battery packs and toy vehicles packaged together sold for between $80 and $90.

Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JAKKS Pacific toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at battery@jakks.net.

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2001 -- Arctic Cat Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 15,500 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The pressure switch in the braking system leaks fluid. The unexpected loss of fluid can cause the brakes to fail, posing the risk of serious injury or death.

Arctic Cat has received four reports of problems with the pressure switches, including one consumer who suffered a dislocated shoulder and another who suffered bumps and bruises.

The recalled ATVs come in red and green and have the brand name written on both sides of the ATV. The model names and numbers included in the recall are listed below:

Arctic Cat will help consumers determine if their ATV is part of this recall.

Arctic Cat ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs from July 2001 through December 2001 for between $4,200 and $6,400.

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Arctic Cat ATV will be notified by mail, and also will be contacted by their dealer to schedule a free ATV repair. Consumers can contact their local ATV dealer to get more information about the recall. To locate their local dealer, consumers should call Arctic Cat ATV at (800) 279-9419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.arctic-cat.com.

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2001 -- Safety 1st is voluntarily recalling 100,600 baby wipe warmers. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.

Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior basin of the wipe warmer cracking. No injuries or shocks have been reported.

Only model number 26133 manufactured from December 1999 through January 2001 is being recalled. The manufacturing date, a six-digit code (year, month, day), is on the bottom of the unit written below the box containing "CAUTION" items and the model number. A yellow duck and the words "especially for baby" are located on the lower left corner of the unit. The wipe warmer was sold with a diaper organizer that attaches to the bottom of the unit.

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

Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide sold the wipe warmers from December 1999 through March 2001 for about $20.

Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmers immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that will prevent cracking. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (800) 964- 8489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.safety1st.com.

July 17, 2009
Evenflo is recalling about 25,000 Switch-A-Roo telephone toys. A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.

The recall involves Evenflo Switch-A-Roo telephone toys made between October 2008 and June 2009. The model number is 6391911.

The toy phones, made in China, were sold at juvenile product stores nationwide, including Toys R Us for about $8.

Consumers should immediately remove the mirror decal from the toy and permanently dispose of it.

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

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

July 18, 2007
Magura USA is recalling brake cylinders used in off-road motorcycles.

The brake cylinder can crack and result in brake failure. This poses a risk of severe injury or death to the driver.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves 190 Radial Brake Master Cylinders used on off-road motorcycles. The brake cylinders have an A or B code on the underside of the levers pivot bolt. The Magura logo is printed on the cylinder. Brake cylinders without the A or B markings are not included in this recall.

The units, made in Germany, were sold by motorcycle dealers nationwide, mail-order catalogues and Web retailers from August 2005 through May 2007 for about $420.

Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles with recalled brake cylinders and contact Magura USA to receive a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Magura USA at (800) 448-3876 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit the firms Web site at www.magurausa.com or write to Magura USA at 724 West Clem Street, Olney, Ill. 62450.

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

October 15, 2009
Electra Bicycle Company is expanding its recall of bicycles with front trays and baskets. The latest recal is for 2009 model Electra bicycles.

The front tray or basket on the bicycles can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Electra Bicycle Co. has received 15 reports of the front tray or the basket coming loose including two reports of minor cuts and bruises.

This recall involves the 2009 Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i, Holiday 8i and Surf 3i bicycles with front-mounted trays or baskets. The trays have an alloy frame with wooden slats. The baskets are wicker with a removable tote bag. The trays were sold as original equipment on the bicycles and as aftermarket items. The baskets were sold only as aftermarket items.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold by authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through August 2009 for between $600 and $750 for the bicycles and about $100 for after-market trays and baskets.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair of the trays that came as original equipment on the bicycles, or a refund for trays and baskets purchased as aftermarket items.

For additional information, contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.electrabike.com.

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

July 19, 2007
About 1 million Hasbro Easy-Bake toy ovens are being recalled after amputations and other hand and finger injuries.

Young children can insert their hands into the ovens front opening, and get their hands or fingers caught, posing entrapment and burn hazards.

Since the repair program announced in February, Easy-Bake has received 249 reports of children getting their hands or fingers caught in the ovens opening, including 77 reports of burns, 16 of which were reported as second and third-degree burns.

Easy-Bake also received one report of a serious burn that required a partial finger amputation to a 5-year-old girl.

The Easy-Bake Oven is a purple and pink plastic oven that resembles a kitchen range with four burners on top and a front-loading oven. Easy Bake is printed on the front of the oven. Model number 65805 and Hasbro are stamped into the plastic on the back of the oven. This recall includes all units with the retrofit kit. The Easy-Bake Oven is an electric toy and is not recommended for children under eight years of age. Ovens sold before May 2006 are not included in this recall.

The ovens were sold at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys and other retailers nationwide from May 2006 through July 2007 for about $25.

They were manufactured in China.

Caregivers should immediately take the recalled Easy-Bake Oven away from children, and call Easy-Bake for instructions on how to return the toy oven for a voucher towards the purchase of another Hasbro product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Easy-Bake at (800) 601-8418 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.easybake.com.

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

April 16, 2009
EB Brands is recalling about 3 million fitness balls sold with Bally, Everlast, Valeo and Body Fit brands. An overinflated fitness ball can unexpectedly burst while in use, causing the user to fall to the floor.

EB Brands has received 47 reports of fitness balls unexpectedly bursting, including reports of a fracture, and multiple bruises.

This recall involves rubber fitness balls sold in 55-, 65- and 75-cm diameter sizes. The fitness balls were sold with a pump and inflation instructions. The fitness balls were sold in various colors with the Bally Total Fitness, Everlast or Valeo logo printed on the ball.

The balls, made in China, were sold by department stores and fitness retailers nationwide from May 2000 to February 2009 for between $15 and $30.

Consumers should contact EB Brands to receive a copy of the updated instructions on how to safely inflate the ball.

For additional information, contact EB Brands at (800) 624-5671 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.ebbrands.com.

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

December 30, 2009
Kendamaspot LLC is recalling about 300 Kendama Japanese wooden skill ball toys. The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves Oozora and Shin-Fuji Kendama Japanese wooden skill toys. The toys have a ball connected by a string to a handle with three cups and spike on top. A Japanese Kendama Association sticker is affixed to the toy. The red and green balls on the Oozora and only the red balls on the Shin Fuji are included in the recall.

The toys, made in Japan, were sold at Kendamaspots Web site and cultural festivals in Washington State from July 2008 through April 2009 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Kendamaspot to receive a free replacement ball.

For additional information, contact Kendamaspot toll-free at (866) 903-7795 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.kendamaspot.com.

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

December 6, 2007
Kmart is recalling about 13,000 Basic Editions girls' clothing sets. The recalled pants have drawstrings at the waist, which are longer than the maximum length set forth in federal guidelines. This poses an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

The recalled two-piece clothing set has olive-colored knit pants with a fully-tunneled waist drawstring and a pink short-sleeved top with necktie. The set was sold in the following girls' sizes: 4/5, 6/6X, 7/8, and 10/12.

The sets, made in Pakistan, were sold at Kmart stores nationwide during July 2007 for about $17 per set.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kmart.com.

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

December 6, 2007
Sears is recalling about 6,100 pairs of TKS children's pants. The recalled pants have a ribbon belt at the waist, which are longer than the maximum length set forth in federal guidelines. This poses an entrapment or entanglement hazard to children.

The recalled pants were sold in two styles. The first style (model numbers 62240 and 62254) is denim with a brown ribbon belt on the waistband. These pants have a sewn-on patch and an embroidered butterfly. They were sold in infant sizes 12 months, 18 months and 24 months and toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. The second style (model number 62226) is khaki with a fabric belt on the waistband. They have two cargo pockets, one with an embroidered heart. The cuffs have buttons and plaid trim on the underside. They were sold in toddler sizes 2T, 3T and 4T.

The pants, made in China, were sold in Sears stores nationwide from July 2007 through August 2007 for about $16.

Consumers should immediately remove the belt to eliminate the hazard.

For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through

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

December 12, 2007 Spanish
United Scientific is recalling about 150,000 horseshoe magnets sold for use in school science classes. Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two inch), SHM030 (three inch), SHM040 (four inch), SHM050 (five inch), and SHM060 (six inch).

The magnets were sold by independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes. The magnets were made in India.

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.

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

November 28, 2007    Spanish
Reeves International Inc. is recalling about 36,000 holiday ornamnets because they contain high levels of lead.

The recalled ornaments are the 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornaments, 2007 Holiday Stirrup Ornaments, and the 2007 Photo Frame Horseshoe Ornaments.

The 2006 Snow Princess Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a white prancing horse and blue ribbons. 2006 is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Wintersong Stirrup Ornament is a stirrup-shaped ornament with a grey horse with saddle bags with a horn and a violin. 2007 is stamped on the rim of the ornament. The 2007 Photo Frame Horse Shoe Ornament is a horse shoe shaped ornament with a brown horse with rider jumping over a gate. Happy Holiday 2007 is printed on the back of the ornament.

The ornaments were sold at various retailers nationwide, including JC Penney catalog and Web site, from July 2006 through October 2007 for between $15 and $18. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using these ornaments and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Reeves International Inc. for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: Contact Reeves International Inc. at (800) 444-4775 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.breyerhorses.com to receive instructions for returning the ornaments.

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

October 16, 2007       Spanish
Huffy is rcalling about 22,000 bicycles because the cranks can fall off.

Huffy has received two reports of the crank coming off, resulting in one injury.

The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The Howler was sold in black (model K3587, boys model), blue (model K4587, mens model), and red (model K6587, mens model). The Highland was sold in white (model K4597, womens model) and blue (model K6597, womens model).

The name "Howler" or "Highland" is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name "Huffy" is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.

The bicycles were sold at Kmart stores nationwide from May 2007 through July 2007 for between $80 and $100. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.

For more information, contact Huffy Corp. toll-free at (888) 366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.huffybikes.com.

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