Recalls in January 1970

May 25, 2005
Mitsubishi has issued an "urgent notice of stop sale" on the redesigned 2006 Eclipse. The problem involves the vacuum brake booster, which could cause brake failure.

The company informed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday, May 24. A company spokesman says up to 1,185 vehicles could be affected. He says 44 have been sold to consumers, about 400 are at dealerships, and the rest are in transit.

The problem was detected on two vehicles that were being produced at the plant in Normal, Ill. Company technicians have been in the field investigating the vehicles and have not discovered the problem in any other vehicles yet. Mitsubishi technicians will go to consumers' homes to check their vehicles.

The plant has not stopped production of the sports coupe, and he said the problem should be resolved by the end of the week.

Mitsubishi began shipping the sports coupe last Thursday, 10 days ahead of its original schedule. In Japan on Monday, the company said it is boosting production at the Normal, Ill., plant from 760 per week to 1,000 per week. The company cited high demand from U.S. dealers.

September 10, 2007
Ohalee Inc. is recalling 36 of its FA-A70 youth ATVs because of mechanical problems that put young riders at risk.

These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel. Additionally, the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges.

There is no storage location for the owner's manual, and the manual itself does not contain complete information on the safe operation and maintenance of the ATV. These defects could result in an unsafe riding condition, posing a risk of injury to young drivers.

This recall involves the Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs, which has the name 'Ohalee' on the right and left side of each ATV. The 70cc size ATVs were available in the following colors: red, blue, and black.

The ATV were sold by Odes Motorcycle Industry nationwide from June 2006 through December 2006 for about $360. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the ATVs and contact the retailer for a full refund. Ohalee, Inc. will contact the consumers and notify them the full refund policy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ohalee toll-free at (866) 867-5976 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site www.ohalee.com.

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

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2001 -- Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1.2 million padlocks and 800,000 cable gun locks that bear the "Ruger" name. The padlocks can be opened using keys other than those originally provided with the locks and the cable locks can be opened if struck with force potentially allowing unauthorized access to a firearm.

Ruger is aware of three incidents where a consumer was able to open a padlock without the use of its designated key. No injuries have been reported.

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

Lockable boxes using these padlocks were shipped by Ruger with its pistols and revolvers from 1987 until 1995. The red cable locks were shipped with Ruger rifles and shotguns from 1998 until March 2001. These locks were distributed nationwide.

Ruger began its voluntary lock replacement program in March 2001. Consumers with the recalled padlocks and cable locks should send them to Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Dept. LK, 411 Sunapee Street, Newport, NH 03773 for a free replacement lock. For more information, call Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. toll-free at (888) 317-6887 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Ruger's website at www.Ruger-Firearms.com.

Consumers should always be sure to obey all laws and follow appropriate safety procedures when storing their firearms. Consumers are reminded to make sure their unloaded gun is secure until the new replacement lock is received.

July 15, 2004
The Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Camping Stove is being recalled by its manufacturer, Snow Peak USA, Inc., of Clackamas, Ore.

Plastic parts in the pump connected to the camping stove can crack or become dislodged. When exposed to extreme temperature change, the blue plastic shrinks around the aluminum parts and has been observed to crack the outer plastic housing. The air tube on some of the pumps can become unglued and dislodged. Both of these failures can permit gas to leak.

Snow Peak has received 17 reports of cracked or dislodged pumps. No fires, property damage or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Snow Peak Giga Power White Gas Stove GS-010. The stove is a white gas camping stove with an output of 10,000 BTU. The stoves main feature is that it will ignite without priming. Model numbers are located on the instruction manual. The brand name Snow Peak is on the front base of the stove, two of the four support legs, and the fuel bottle.

The stoves were sold at camping and outdoor recreation stores nationwide from August 2001 through June 2004 for about $150. The pump was sold separately for about $40. See www.snowpeak.com for a list of retailers.

Consumers should return the pump to the store where purchased or to the firm for a free replacement pump. To return the pump to Snow Peak USA, please call customer service for Snow Peaks UPS account number and a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number to add to the outside of the box for quicker turn-around time.

Consumer Contact: Call Miyoko at 503-697-3330.

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

November 22, 2005
International Playthings Inc. is recaling about 6,000 Flexitoys monster-size vehicles. Small parts can detach, which pose a choking hazard to young children.

The recalled Flexitoys Monster-Size vehicles are plastic toys that measure approximately 5 1/2-inches in length. Models included in the recall are: dump truck (model 9000-1), race car (model 9000-2), tractor (model 9000-3), SUV (model 9000-4), fire truck (model 9000-5) and digger truck (model 9000-6). The name and model numbers are stamped on the underside of the plastic vehicles.

They were sold at specialty toy stores nationwide from May 2005 through September 2005 for about $4.

Consumers should contact International Playthings for information on how to return the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8357 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.intplay.com.

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

July 5, 2005
Twos Company Inc. is recalling about 18,000 Sea Urchin Shell Candles. The candles can burn at an excessive height or cause the outer shell to catch fire, posing a potential fire and burn hazard.

There have been four reports of the candles catching fire, but no reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

These recalled candles are wax-filled sea urchin shells, and were sold under item number 2659, which is found on the packaging tag. The candles are about 2.5-inches in diameter. They were sold at various gift and specialty stores nationwide from April 2005 through June 2005 for about $5.

Consumers should stop using these candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Twos Company at (800) 896-7266 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.twoscompany.com.

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

June 21, 2005
Toyota Motor Co. is recalling 345,000 Sienna minivans because the seat belt in some seating positions might become difficult to retract when unbuckled.

The company said there was a possibility the shoulder portion of the seat belt in the middle row seats might get stuck in a plastic piece that the belt slides through, binding it up and making it difficult to put on or take off.

The voluntary recall in the United States involves Siennas from the 2004 and 2005 model years. The company had received 14 complaints but there have been no accidents or injuries from the problem.

In certain 2004 and 2005 model year Sienna vans, there is a possibility that the shoulder portion of the seatbelt in the middle row seats may bind in the bezel trim piece. The affected seatbelt bezel is located on the shoulder portion of the right side captain's chair of the seven passenger models and the center seating position on second row bench seat eight passenger models.

In the event of a seatbelt binding in the bezel, the seatbelt may not properly fit a passenger. Until the repair is completed, vehicle occupants sitting in the affected seating positions should make sure the shoulder belt portion of the seatbelt is retracting smoothly. If the seatbelt binds, it can be unbound by pulling the seatbelt outward and then allowing it to retract.

March 17, 2009
Nordstrom is recalling about 31,000 pairs of girls' shoes. Surface paint on the outer sole of these shoes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall includes six styles of Nordstrom-brand shoes for girls. Clarice-Fab flats are bone colored with a bow. Eva-Fab are bone colored T-strap sandals. Fern-Fab are ankle strap sandals sold in bone, pink, white, blue polka-dot or pink polka-dot. Lilly-Fab are fuchsia gingham ballerina flats with a bow. Rita-Fab are ankle strap dress shoes sold in ivory linen, pink linen, white linen, cafe satin, silver satin or white satin. Vivi-Fab are open-toe dress shoes in bone, white, green polka-dot, lavender polka-dot or yellow polka-dot.

The shoes were sold in girls sizes 10 through big-kids 7. All shoes have an embossed NORDSTROM printed on the insole. Only the colors identified above are subject to the recall.

The shoes, made in China, were sold at Nordstrom stores nationwide from September 2006 through February 2009 for between about $35 and $45.

Consumers should take the recalled shoes away from children immediately and return them to any Nordstrom store for a full refund or exchange.

For additional information, call Nordstrom at (800) 804-0806 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day, or visit the firms Web site at www.nordstrom.com.

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

July 27, 2005
Fourstar Group is recalling about 522,000 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 Fourstar Group are aware of three incidents involving children. One resulted in a laceration to the finger and three finger fractures, the second incident resulted in a fracture and laceration to the fingers, and the third incident resulted in a pinched finger.

The recalled kids folding chairs are made of metal tubing with a vinyl padded seat and seat back. They were sold in red, blue, yellow, green, pink, and lavender solid colors. They also come in pink with Princess printed in red on the seat and seat back along with stars, crowns and hearts, or in blue with pictures of basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, football helmets, and rollerblades. The recalled chairs were sold individually or as part of a set consisting of a table and two chairs.

Each chair is about 22-inches high, 13.5-inches wide, and about 11.5-inches deep. MANUFACTURED BY FOURSTAR GROUP INC. OR IMPORTED BY FOURSTAR INTERNATIONAL TRADING COMPANY is written on a label located underneath the seat of the chairs.

The chairs were sold at discount and grocery stores nationwide from July 2003 through July 2005 for about $5 individually or about $25 for a set.

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

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Fourstar Group toll-free at (866) 290-6191 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit the firms Web site at www.fsgrecall.com.

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

April 22, 2005
Oberle Meats, a St. Genevieve, Mo., establishment, is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,077 pounds of ready-to-eat meat 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- pound packages of "OBERLE, SMOKED PORK SAUSAGE, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
1- pound packages of "OBERLE SAUSAGE, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
.60- pound packages of "OBERLE, LIVER SAUSAGE, READY TO EAT."
.15- pound packages of "OBERLE, SNACK STICKS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."
.75- pound packages of "OBERLE, WIENERS, HICKORY SMOKED, READY TO EAT."

Each package bears the establishment code "EST. 2334" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

The products were produced on April 11 and were distributed to retail establishments in Illinois and Missouri. The problem was discovered through routine FSIS regulatory sampling. 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 cause miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as serious and sometimes fatal infections in those with weakened immune systems including infants, the elderly and persons with chronic disease, such as HIV infection or undergoing chemotherapy.

Media and consumers with questions about the recall should contact company Manager John Oberle at (573) 883-5656.

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.

October 28, 2008    
Duracell power adapters used with laptop computers are being recalled because they can overheat.

The manufacturer, Battery-Biz, has received five reports of power adapters overheating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Duracell 130W Combo AC/DC adapters with model numbers EA10900, AC-6501, and DRUM130 and date codes 0804 and 0805. The black power adapter is used with notebook computers. 'DURACELL UNIVERSAL POWER ADAPTER' is printed on the front of the power adapter. The model and date codes can be found on the rating label on the back of the power adapter.

The adapters, made in China, were sold at www.dell.com and www.duracelldirect.com from February 2008 through March 2008 for between $80 and $120.

Consumers should immediately stop using the power adapter and contact Battery-Biz to return it and obtain a free replacement. Battery-Biz has sent a direct notice to consumers with recalled power adapters.

For additional information, contact Battery-Biz at (800) 780-6552 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.battery-biz.com.

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

October 23, 2008
Leapfrog Enterprises is recalling about 35,000 batteries and charging stations for the Didj custom gaming system. The batteries can overheat if the gaming system is placed into the recharging base upside down, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

LeapFrog has received 12 reports of the rechargeable batteries overheating, including one report of a minor hand burn.

The Recharging Station comes with two rechargeable batteries, an AC adapter, and a recharging base. The recharging base is white with a green indicator light on the bottom. The Recharging Station for Didj was sold as item number 30676, which is printed on the box and on the bottom of the recharging base.

The devices were sold by department stores and toy stores nationwide and www.leapfrog.com, and other online retailers from July 2008 through October 2008 for about $35. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recharging base and the two rechargeable batteries and contact LeapFrog for a full refund. Consumers can continue using the AC adapter connected directly to the Didj handheld.

For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com/recall.

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

September 8, 2005
Continental Creations, Inc. is recalling about 480 Cat and Dog Menorahs. The cups holding the candles on these menorahs are not constructed of the correct material and could ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Cat and Dog Menorahs RecalledThe recalled menorahs come in two styles. There is a cat menorah with cats sitting near the candle cup holders. There is a dog menorah with dogs sitting near the candle cup holders. The menorahs have a sticker on the base stating either "P1157" or "P1166".

The menorahs were sold at specialty stores nationwide sold the menorahs from July 2005 through August 2005 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the menorah and return it to the retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Continental Creations at (800) 927-1515 between 8 a.m. and 5 a.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

March 3, 2005
Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc. is recalling about 2.8 million metal charms because they contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission received a report of a six-year-old girl who mouthed these charms worn on a homemade necklace. She developed elevated lead levels in her blood that may be related to the charms. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.

The recalled metal charms were sold under the name Charming Thoughts. Most of the charms are silver-colored with small silver loops. They were sold in packages of two to 12 pieces. The packages are marked The Card Connection, Charming Thoughts and Hirschberg Schutz & Co. Inc.

The metal charms are various shapes including small hearts, crowns, birds, picture frames, perfume bottles and a cross. Some of the metal charms have small blue, pink or yellow stones and are printed with words including princess, congratulations, city girl, world traveler and lifes blessings. Insert photo here, cherish, love, and honor are printed on the picture frame charms.

The metal charms were sold as decorations for place cards, greeting cards, collages, memory boxes, gift cards, scrapbooks, invitations and gift bags. The charms also can be attached to necklaces and bracelets.

The recalled metal charms were sold at Michaels Stores from July 2002 through February 2005, at Recollections stores from October 2004 through February 2005, and at Hancock Fabrics stores from January 2004 through January 2005 for between $3 to $4. All of the charms were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately take these metal charms away from children and contact Hirschberg Schutz & Co. at (800) 873-5506 anytime to receive a refund. Consumers also can e-mail the firm at charmsrecall@horizongroupusa.com for more information.

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

May 29, 2008    
'Candlsense' electric candle warmers are being recalled by Provo Craft & Novelty. The internal heating element of the candle warmer can detach and melt the bottom of its plastic casing, which can in turn ignite or scorch the surface on which the candle warmer is placed, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Provo Craft has received 11 reports of incidents in which the heating elements detached, including two fires and nine incidents of property scorching. One consumer reported a blistered finger.

This recall involves the Candlsense warmers with product codes ranging from YD0629 through YD0652 and YD0701 through YD0708. The candle warmers measure about 4 inches in diameter. The heating plate is black and the surrounding area is white plastic. 'Provo Craft & Novelty Candle Warmer Air Freshener Model: WCY-8888' and the product code are embossed on the underside of the warmer.

The items, made in China, were sold at Wal-Mart and other retailers nationwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $10.

Consumers should contact Provo Craft to receive a voucher worth 120 percent of the purchase price of the candle warmer. The voucher can be redeemed at www.creativexpress.com.

For additional information, contact Provo Craft at (888) 306-0132 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.provocraft.com.

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

May 11, 2005
Radio Shack is recalling about 1 million units of its Wet System Video Head Cleaner. The cleaning solution bottle, which is labeled as containing isopropanol, actually contains methanol. Methanol can be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed.

Methanol is much more toxic than isopropanol. Also, the cleaning solution bottle does not have special cautionary labeling and child-resistant packaging, as required by Federal regulation for methanol.

RadioShack has received 39 reports from their poison center of children accessing this product. No injuries or illnesses have been reported.

The recalled non-abrasive Wet System Video Head Cleaner was sold in a box labeled Video Head Cleaner, RadioShack and 44-1230 or 44-1213. The box contains a cleaning video cassette and a bottle of cleaning solution. The 4-inch-high white plastic cleaning solution bottle is labeled Video Head Cleaning Fluid or Cleaning Liquid for HEAD CLEANER. Other writing on the bottle includes Contents: Isopropanol, and the item number 44-1230 or 44-1213.

RadioShack stores nationwide and www.radioshack.com from December 1995 through January 2005 for about $13.

Consumers should immediately place this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest RadioShack store for a refund, or dispose of the bottle of cleaning fluid in accordance with all state and local requirements.

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

March 24, 2005
Reebok Childrens Windwear and Fleece Jacket and Pant Sets are being recalled. The zipper slider and pull on the jackets can detach, if pulled when the jacket is open. The detached zipper slider and pull can pose a choking hazard to young children.

Reebok has received three reports of zipper sliders/pulls that detached. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled jacket/pant sets were sold in royal blue, pink, pink/blue, purple/green, pink, purple, red/blue, and gray/dark gray color combinations in sizes up to childrens size 7. Reebok is printed across the front of the hooded jackets. The style numbers were printed on the store tag only and end in: 451, 449, 448, 447, 446, 444, 435, 433, 429, 428, 424, 412, 537, 531, 530 and 526.

The recalled jacket/pant sets were sold exclusively at Gordmans, Fred Meyer, Kids R Us, Ross, Gottschalks and Reebok Corporate Headquarters retail store in Canton, Massachusetts between August 2004 and February 2005 for between $15 and $20. All other jacket/pant sets purchased at any other retailer are not included in this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from young children and contact Adjmi recall hotline to receive a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For more information or to receive instructions on receiving a replacement product contact Adjmi recall hotline at (800) 873-5570, or visit the Reebok Web site at www.reebok.com.

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

January 9, 2008
Intermatic is recalling about 8,500 DT27 Digital Self-Adjusting Timers. The recalled timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

This recall involves the Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timer with a date code of 04B. This product is a lamp and appliance timer and is packaged as either the DT27C Heavy Duty Digital Timer or the DT27CL Time All Digital Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Timer.

The timer is white with a rounded top, and measures 3 7/8 tall by 2 3/4 wide by 1 5/8 deep. The brand name Intermatic is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number (DT27) and date code (04B) are printed on the back of the timer.

The times were sold at retailers nationwide, including Home Depot and Lowes, from February 2007 through December 2007 for between $15 and $25. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled timer immediately and unplug before checking the model number and date code. Consumers should contact Intermatic to return the timer and obtain a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, or to request a prepaid shipping label, call Intermatic at (800) 704-3595 anytime or visit the companys Web site at www.intermatic.com.

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

October 23, 2008
Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 2,100 Murray riding lawn mowers. The two-piece fuel tanks on the mowers can separate at the seam, causing fuel to leak. This can pose fire and burn hazards to consumers.

Briggs & Stratton has received two reports of fuel leaks. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

This recall involves Murray front engine riding lawnmowers with the model and serial numbers listed below. The model and serial numbers are located on an identification tag on the rear frame of the unit.

The mowers, made in the United States, were sold by various riding lawnmower dealers nationwide from April 2008 through September 2008 for about $950.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mower and contact the dealer from which it was purchased for a free repair.

For additional information, contact Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group at (800) 227-3798 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.briggsandstratton.com

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