Recalls in January 1970

September 1, 2005
Walt Disney World is recalling about 12,900 childrens red sunglasses. The paint on the red sunglasses contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled sunglasses are a solid red color and have dark plastic lenses. They were sold with either a navy blue toddler cap featuring the character Mickey Mouse or a light blue toddler cap featuring the character Stitch. Both toddler caps have red bills. The recalled sunglasses are attached to the bills of the caps by a red strap with a hook and loop fastener. Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort is stitched on the back of the toddler caps. Other styles and colors of hats and sunglasses are not included in this recall.

The items were sold at the Disneyland Resort in California, The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneys Vero Beach Resort in Florida, and the Disney Cruise Line based in Florida, from November 2004 through June 2005 for about $16.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled red sunglasses away from children and contact Walt Disney World Co. for a free replacement pair of sunglasses and 20 Disney Dollars.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Walt Disney World Co. at 866-802-2782 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the Web site at www.disneyworld.com.

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

December 7, 2004
Suzuki is recalling its 2004-2005 Eiger and Vinson ATVs. The recalled models were assembled with an incorrectly sized mounting bolt under the fuel tank. This could result in fuel leakage presenting a fire safety hazard and risk of injury or death.

The company has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

Suzuki 2004 and 2005 models Eiger ATVs - LT-A400K4, LT-A400FK4, LT-F400K4, LT-F400FK4, Vinson ATVs- KT-A500FK4, LT-F500FK4, Eiger ATVs - LT-A500FK5, LT-F500FK5 are all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) that are designed for use by riders age 16 and older.

The recalled models were sold by Suzuki motorcycle/ATV dealers from August 2, 2004 to August 26, 2004

Consumers should take their ATV to an authorized Suzuki dealership. The dealer will replace the fuel petcock-mounting bolt and sealing washers at no charge to the consumer.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 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).

August 18, 2004
Seventh Avenue Inc. is recalling its Kitchen Krumblers Apple Cinnamon Candle. The dried apples and cinnamon in the candle can ignite causing a flare up and breaking the glass, posing a fire hazard.

Three reports have been received of a candle flaring up, breaking the glass, and spreading fire. No injuries have been reported.

The scented candle is housed in a clear glass holder and has a crumbled appearance with color variations. It contains slices of dried apple and cinnamon sticks in the wax. The candle is 3 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches high. Kitchen Krumblers is labeled at the base of the candle. The candle was sold separately or in a set with another candle not involved in this recall.

The candles were sold through the Country Door Catalog and Web site from February 2004 through May 2004 for about $12.

Consumers should stop using the candle and return it to Country Door for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Country Door at (800) 659-6473 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT.

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

March 23, 2005
Hellenic Rug Imports is recalling its Mazarakis Flokati 3A and Mazarakis Floco white flokati rugs.

Certain rugs distributed from January 2003 through February 2004 fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. If the rugs ignite, they may not self-extinguish, presenting a risk of burn injuries.

The recalled Mazarakis rugs are white only. Two models/sizes are recalled:

• Mazarakis Flokati 3A measuring 5 feet by 7 feet, pile and backing 100 percent New Zealand wool and
• Mazarakis Floco measuring 5 feet, 6 inches by 8 feet, 6 inches, 100 percent New Zealand wool pile and 100 percent Polypropylene backing.

The rugs were sold at Web and catalog retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2004 for between $179 and $299.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Hellenic Rug Importers to arrange for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Call Hellenic Rug Imports at (888) 356-5284, Ext. 115 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firms Web site at www.flokati.com.

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

August 6, 2005
About 90,000 Plush Frog Stuffed Animals sold at Kohl's are being recalled. The seams in the toy can tear open and expose small plastic pellets, posing a choking or aspiration hazard to young children who mouth the pellets.

Determined Productions, the importer, has received one report of seam breakage on the toy, resulting in a child choking on the plastic pellets. The child was taken to the hospital and released without any injury after a procedure to look for aspirated beads.

The recalled toy is an 11 inch purple stuffed frog with a green chin, belly, hands and feet. The stuffed frog has the word BRAVE sewn in purple letters onto the underside of its right foot.

Kohls Department Stores sold the toys exclusively throughout July 2004 for about $5.

Consumers are advised to stop using the toy immediately and contact Determined Productions or stop at a local Kohls Department Stores to receive a refund or store credit.

Consumer Contact: Call Determined Productions toll-free at (877) 925-0660 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at Normamail@dpisf.com. Consumers also can visit either Kohls Web site at www.kohls.com.

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

April 11, 2005
Roger Wood Foods, Inc., a Savannah, Ga., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 10,700 pounds of sausage products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Products subject to recall include:

• 1 lb. packages of "ROGER WOOD Preferred Recipe, BEEF Smoked Sausage."
• 2.5 lb. packages of "ROGER WOOD, GREAT GRILLERS, smoked sausage, made with chicken, turkey, pork and beef."
• 5 lb. packages of "ROGER WOOD, FAMILY PAK, Chicken, Pork and Beef Wieners."
• 3 lb. packages of ROGER WOOD, FAMILY PAK, Chicken, Pork and Beef Wieners."
• 4 lb. packages of "ROGER WOOD, FAMILY PAK, Chicken, Pork and Beef Wieners."

The sausage was produced on March 10, 2005 and was distributed to retail stores in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Each of the products bears one of the following establishment codes "EST. 8025" or "P-8025" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Each label also bears "Sell By 5/13/2005."

The problem was discovered through regulatory sampling conducted by the State of Georgia. FSIS has received no reports of illnesses associated with consumption of these products.

Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Healthy people rarely contract listeriosis. However, Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea.

Listeriosis can also induce miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems including infants, elderly and persons with chronic disease, such as HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

Consumers with food safety questions can phone the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854). The hotline is available in English and Spanish and can be reached from l0 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday through Friday. Recorded food safety messages are available 24 hours a day.

August 18, 2004

They look study enough, but about 380 "Windsor" dinette chairs made by American Signature, Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, are being recalled.

The stretch bar, which connects to the chair's legs can detach during normal use, potentially causing the user to fall and suffer injuries. In fact, American Signature has received two reports of chairs collapsing, including one report of a consumer who fell and bruised her legs.

The recalled chairs have a "Windsor" design and have arms. They measure 40-inches high by 21-inches wide. Made of black wood, the chairs have 9 metal spindles across the rounded back. The chairs were sold at American Signature Home and Value City Furniture stores in the Midwest and South during the month of April 2004 for about $70 a pair.

Consumers should contact the store where the chairs were purchased to arrange for a pick up of the original chair in exchange for a replacement chair.

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

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September 24, 2004
About 9,400 Jaloma pacifiers are being recalled. The pacifiers are banned under federal law. They failed federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

There has been at least one report of a pacifier nipple that detached while the pacifier was in the mouth of a seven-month-old. The child was not injured.

The pacifiers, which measure three inches long and about 1 inches across the base, are pink, blue, green or white plastic with a yellow nipple. The pacifiers have a circular handle and the shield is labeled Jaloma. The nipples are filled with a sugary substance.

The pacifiers were sold at various small Mexican supermarkets and commercial retailers nationwide from March 2004 through August 2004 for between $0.35 and $1.

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

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Natura Products Downey collect at (323) 726-9098 between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

November 10, 2004
About 60,000 Bilt-Safe electric blankets are being recalled. When the temperature controller on the blanket is reset multiple times or the blanket is folded or covered with additional blankets, the blanket can overheat. This can result in smoldering and melting, posing a burn hazard.

Bilt-Safe has received 86 reports of the blankets overheating or charring, including three reports of minor skin burns.

The recalled automatic warming blankets were sold in blue or beige colors under the Bilt-Safe and Comfort Max brand names and came in sizes to fit all mattresses. The temperature controller is removable and plugs into a module at the bottom of the blanket. The recalled units have the following model numbers, which are located on a tag sewn to the blanket: BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-F, BST-03-A-Q, and BST-03-A-T.

The blankets were sold at Family Dollar Stores, Peebles Inc., and Le Roux at Home stores nationwide from October 2003 through February 2004 for between $40 and $100.

Consumers should stop using the electric blankets immediately and contact Bilt-Safe to receive a free replacement controller.

Contact Bilt-Safe Technologies toll-free at (800) 905-0799 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to return the temperature controller free of charge and receive a free replacement.

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

September 21, 2004
Wild Country brand Helium carabiners used in rock climbing are being recalled.

The carabiner gate may come open under a heavy load, which will significantly reduce the strength of the carabiner. The carabiner could break if the climber falls, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.

These are Wild Country brand carabiners sold under the following model names: Helium Dyneema, Helium DYN QD 5 X 13, Helium Clean Wire, and Oxygen-Helium. They are marked with batch codes AAA, AAB, AAC, AAD, AAE, and AAF. Wild Country and the model name are written on the carabiners.

The carabiners were sold at recreational sports stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2004 for between $11 and $25.

Consumers should call the firm for instructions on returning these carabiners. The firm will reimburse shipping expenses and send the consumer a replacement.

Consumer Contact: Call Wild Country toll free at (800) 997- HELI between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.wildcountry.co.uk

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

July 21, 2004
Kmart is recalling about 38,000 Pool Pump water guns sold in its stores from January 2004 through June 2004 for about $2. The cone-shaped nozzle can unexpectedly come off the water gun and be propelled, possibly causing injury.

There have been four reports of injuries to children including cuts and bruises to the face and head.

The 15-inch-long water guns are shaped like giant syringes. When placed in a pool, they fill with water when the handle at the top of the device is pulled, and shoot water when pushed. They have either an orange tube with green handle and nozzle or a yellow tube with blue handle and nozzle. There is no writing on the water guns themselves.

Consumers should stop using the water guns and return them to a Kmart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Kmart at (866) KMART4U anytime.

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

March 1, 2005
Lands End is recalling about 24,000 infant and toddler squall parkas, sport squalls, squall snow suits and squall bibs.

The rubber zipper pull-tab can be bitten off and may pose a risk of choking to young children. There have been four reports of the tab being chewed off, without injury.

The recalled Lands End outer wear has a rubber tab located at the end of the fabric zipper pull located on the front of the jacket. The recall includes the garments and style numbers listed below. The style number is written on a label in the left side seam of the garment.

• Infant Squall Parka, style 94648
• Infant Hooded Sport Squall, style 94650
• Infant Squall Snowsuit, style 94654
• Infant Squall Bib, style 94652
• Toddler Squall Parka, style 94649
• Toddler Hooded Sport Squall, style 94651
• Toddler Squall Snowsuit, style 94655
• Toddler Squall Bib, style 94653

The clothing was sold through the Lands End Catalogue and Internet sales from August 2004 through December 21, 2004 for between $54.50 and $79.50.

Remedy: Cut off the fabric zipper pull and dispose of it.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Lands End at (800) 200-6212 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.landsend.com.

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

May 11, 2004
E & B Giftware LLC is recalling about 187,000 universal electric outlet adaptor plugs. Multiple metal plugs can be extended from the product at one time. Consumers touching an exposed plug while the adaptor is inserted into an electric outlet can receive a shock.

These universal electric outlet adaptor plugs were sold as either the Worldwide or Universal Adaptor Plug under four brand names: Samsonite, Royal Traveller, American Tourister and El Portal. MODEL: 1804 is written on the bottom of the plug.

They contain three adaptor plugs which are used by travelers worldwide to connect electrical plugs into electrical sockets. The adaptors include a hard plastic case which houses the three different plugs. A knob on the top of the product can be turned to extend the plugs for use.

The plugs were sold at travel stores, airport gift shops, gift stores, luggage stores and discount department stores nationwide from January 2001 through March 2004 for about $13.

Consumers should stop using the adaptor plugs immediately and call E & B Giftware LLC for a replacement item of comparable value or a refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumer Contact: Call E & B Giftware LLC toll-free at (800) 624-5671 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).

November 10, 2004
Black Diamond is recalling its Soliras Headlamp Lithium Ion Batteries. The battery may overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard to users.

The recalled batteries are found in Black Diamond Soliras headlamps. The batteries has the following dates which can be found on the battery label: 0703, 0803, 0903, 1003, 1103, 1203, 0104, 0204, 0304, 0404, and 0504. The black headlamp has the words and symbol for the company on the light.

Authorized dealers nationwide sold the headlamps from March 2004 through May 2004 for about $150.

Consumers should stop using the headlamps immediately and return the battery to the nearest authorized Black Diamond dealer for a free replacement.

Call Black Diamond collect at (801) 278-5544 between 8 am. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday. or log on to the companys Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com.

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

August 17, 2005
Torelli Imports is recalling about 1,100 bicycle tires. The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the rider to lose control and fall.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Torelli Verona and Lugano Open Tubular bicycle tires with folding Kevlar beads, used to hold the tire to the rim. A red and white label on the sidewall of the Verona model has Torelli Verona 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular printed on it. A green and white label on the lowed edge of the Lugano model has Torelli Lugano 700 X 23 100-130 psi Handmade Open Tubular printed on it. The tires are packaged in red and white boxes with the Torelli logo on the front.

The tires were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from February 2005 through July 2005 for between $30 to $60.

Consumers should stop using the tires immediately and contact their local bicycle retailer or Torelli Imports to receive a free replacement tire.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Torelli Imports at (800) 523-6604 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.torelli.com.

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

May 10, 2005
Fisher-Price is recalling about 54,000 Lil Wagster Dragster push toys. A young childs chin, jaw, and teeth can get lodged in the opening at the top of the push toys round-shaped handle and incur injuries.

Fisher-Price has received nine reports of injuries associated with the push toys handle including loose teeth, cut gums and bruises to the mouth and chin.

The recalled Lil Wagster Dragster toy is an electronic push toy for children 1-year-old and up. It has a green race car base with red wheels and a blue handle that extends up for the child to hold. The words Fisher-Price are stamped in red on the handle unit, while the number 3 is stamped in yellow on the front of the race car base. The push toy has a model number of B0335, which is printed on the underside of the toys race car base.

The toys were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide from December 2002 through February 2005 for about $13.

Consumers should take the recalled push toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price to receive a repair kit and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact: Contact Fisher-Price at (800) 991-2444 anytime or log on to the firms Web site at www.service.fisher-price.com.

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

June 15, 2004
Basler Electric Co. and Lutron Electronics are calling about 3,000 DC power supply units that can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

These recalled 12-volt DC power supply units were sold as an accessory power supply device for some of Lutron Electronics wall stations and control interfaces, including some Grafik Eye 3000 lighting control systems. These systems were professionally installed in indoor commercial and residential settings for lighting and dimmer control applications.

The power supplies are black plastic with Basler Electric and the model number BE29736001 imprinted on the plug side. On the opposite side is a blue and white Lutron label with the number GRX-12VDC. Lutrons Grafik Eye 3000 lighting system is not part of the recall.

Lutron sold these power supply devices to electrical distributors and contractors for use with lighting systems from January 1999 through March 2004.

Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free replacement power supply unit.

Consumer Contact: Contact Lutron at (800) 523-9466 anytime, or send an e-mail to grx12vdc@lutron.com

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

• 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
• 2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor
• 2008-2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander
• Mitsubishi Recalls 120,000 Endeavors
• Mitsubishi Endeavor

For more information, 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.

This listing may not include every recall. See www.safercar.gov for additional recalls.

May 19, 2004
Avon is recalling 333,000 snowman nightlight diffusers. The scented oil can drip causing the nightlight base to crack or break, exposing electrical wire or metal parts inside the nightlight, thus causing a potential shock hazard. There is also a risk of cuts if the nightlight breaks.

Avon has received 33 reports of the nightlight base breaking, including reports of electrical shorts. One complaint involved a consumer who was scratched when the nightlight broke.

The diffuser nightlight has a white plastic base. A porcelain snowman attaches to the plastic nightlight to cover the nightlight bulb. The nightlight comes with winter holly scented oil that is placed in the snowmans top hat.

The lights were sold by independent Avon sales representatives and the Avon Web site from August 2003 through December 2003 for $10 to $15.

Consumers can get a free replacement nightlight base that will not crack or break from the oil. Known purchasers are being sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: Call Cosmos Gift Corporation toll-free at (866) 348-9749 anytime to order a replacement nightlight base.

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