Recalls in January 1970

February 19, 2009 --> -->
Old Navy is recalling about 40,000 stuffed animal toys sold in the U.S. and Canada. The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The stuffed animal and creature toys are made out of cotton and have plastic button eyes. They come in a variety of styles, such as a rabbit, penguin and reindeer. The recalled toys and style numbers are listed below:

The style number is located on a white label sewn into the side seam of the toy.

The toys were dols at Old Navy stores and on the Web at www.oldnavy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for between $6 and $10. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled stuffed toy away from young children and return it to any Old Navy store for a full refund. If purchased online, contact Old Navy for instructions on returning the toy for a full refund. Consumers who return the toy before July 1, 2009 will also receive a $5 coupon toward a future Old Navy purchase.

For additional information, contact Old Navy toll-free at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, visit the firm's Web site at www.oldnavy.com, or e-mail the firm at custserv@oldnavy.com

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

June 21, 2005
Lamplight Farms Inc. is recalling nearly 1 million Tiki Bamboo Torches and replacement fuel canisters. The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite.

This can cause the torch and nearby combustibles to catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries and property damage.

Lamplight Farms has received 33 reports of torches catching on fire. There were six reports of minor injuries and nine reports of minor property damage.

These 5-foot-tall Tiki bamboo torches consist of a bamboo pole with a weaved basket at the top and a metal flame guard, which is a circular black piece that holds the wick in place and attaches to the fuel canister. The recall includes the Tiki Beachcomber, Seagrass and Sandpiper model torches. The recall also involves replacement canisters that have the metal flame guards. Recalled units have the following UPC numbers: 086861010372 (Beachcomber), 086861013335 (Seagrass), 086861010457 (Sandpiper) and 076354995262 (Replacement Canister). The UPC number and the model name are written on the packaging or attached tag.

The torches were sold at Wal-Mart, The Home Depot, Lowes and other home and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $5 and $6. The replacement canisters were sold for about $1.40. An earlier recall was issued for torches sold at Wal-Mart.

Consumers should immediately stop using these torches and contact Lamplight Farms to determine if they are included in the recall. If so, they will receive free replacement flame guards.

Consumer Contact: Call Lamplight Farms toll-free at (866) 239-6664 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.lamplightfarms.com.

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

August 6, 2008
About 80,000 KeO Bicycle Pedals are being recalled by Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif. The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard to cyclists.

Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts, contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

The recalled bicycle pedals were sold separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KeO Classic, KeO Sprint, KeO HM and KeO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of the pedal.

Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are included in this recall. The date code for the KeO Classic, Sprint and Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the KeO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005. 'Ti' pedals are not included in this recall.

The pedals, made in France, were sold by specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004 through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycle pedals and return them to any authorized Look Cycle dealer, or contact Look Cycle USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.

For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.lookcycle-usa.com.

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

June 14, 2005
Aristo Home and Garden is recalling about 36,000 "Fire Stick" Multi-Purpose Lighters. The lighters fail to meet federal safety standards because they lack child-resistant mechanisms. If young children gain access to these multi-purpose lighters, they can pose a fire hazard or burn risk.

These refillable, butane-fueled lighters are silver in color with a black sliding switch at the middle of the product. Two models of the lighters are included in this recall: a 7-inch model (model number 324007) and a 12-inch model (model number 324012). Aristo Home & Garden and Fire Stick are printed on the products original packaging.

The lights were sold through home and garden retail outlets nationwide from November 2002 through October 2004. The 7-inch models were sold for $10, and the 12-inch models were sold for $20.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Aristo at (888) 846-9921 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.aristousa.com.

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

January 31, 2008
Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc. are recalling about 200 sterling silver teethers.

The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Elegant Baby has received one report of a baby mouthing the heart when it broke off the teether and became lodged in his mouth.

The sterling silver teethers are circle-shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter.

The teethers, made in Mexico, were sold at independent infant clothing boutiques nationwide from February 2005 through September 2006 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled teethers away from infants and contact the firm for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.elegantbaby.com.

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

July 22, 2008
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 9,500 Amsterdam bicycles. The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders.

Another 1,500 bicycles were recalled in August.

Electra has received four reports of the chainguard derailing the chain, including one report of minor cuts and abrasion from a fall.

This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. 'Electra' and 'Amsterdam' are printed on the bicycle's frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with 'F06' or 'EL' or bicycles with chainguards marked '06/08' are not included in this recall. The frame number is located on the underside of the bottom bracket.

The bicycles, made in Taiwan, were sold by authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from January 2007 through June 2008 for between $400 and $850.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle and bring it to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part.

Consumer Contact: 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 firm's Web site at www.electrabike.com (pdf).

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

March 4, 2008    
LDR Industries Inc. is recalling about 50,000 natural gas and propane connectors. The gas connectors can leak, posing a fire and explosion hazard to consumers.

The recalled LDR series 1200 gas connectors have 3/8 inch fine thread nuts attached. The connectors are used primarily with gas space heaters. The brass nuts are gold colored while the stainless steel tube is silver colored. The following connectors are included in this recall. The UPC code and 'LDR 1200 Series Gas Connector' are printed on the product's packaging.

Consumers should immediately stop using the appliance with the recalled gas connectors. Only a qualified professional, such as a plumber, heating contractor or gas company technician, should check the connectors and replace them. Contact LDR Industries or the place of purchase for instructions on returning the connectors for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LDR at (800) 545-5230 ext. 2345 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ldrind.com.

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

October 21, 2009
Bad Boy Enterprises is recalling about 3,900 off-road "Classic Buggies" utility vehicles. The off-road vehicles can accelerate without warning.

Bad Boy Enterprises has received 32 reports of unexpected acceleration, including reports of injuries such as a fractured toe, rotator cuff injury and sore muscles.

This recall involves Bad Boy Buggy Standard model off-road utility vehicles. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard model has one row seat that allows two persons (the driver and passenger) to sit side-by-side while the vehicle is operated. The Standard has an open air design (no doors or windows), but has a roof. The Bad Boy Buggy Standard models come in Realtree camouflage pattern, Hardwoods camouflage pattern, hunter green, red and black colors. The affected models have serial numbers between 85004828 and 95010404. The serial number is located on a sticker in a cubby on the drivers side.

The buggies, made in the U.S., were sold by authorized dealers nationwide from June 2007 through July 2009 for about $10,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the buggies and contact their Bad Boy Buggy dealer for a free repair.

For additional information, contact Bad Boy Enterprises toll-free at (866) 678-6701 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.badboyenterprises.com.

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

July 22, 2008
Lithonia Lighting is recalling about 1,200 recessed light fixtures. A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.

The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light's housing.

The lights were sold by electrical distributors and electrical sales representatives nationwide from April 2007 through May 2008 for between $60 and $80. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the lighting fixtures and contact Lithonia Lighting to arrange for a free replacement fixture.

For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting at (800) 638-7705 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lithonia.com.

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

April 3, 2008    
Imaginarium Activity Centers sold at Toys 'R' Us are being recalled. Small parts on the toys can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Toys 'R' Us has received 12 reports of small parts detaching from activity centers. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Imaginarium Multi-Sided and Jungle activity centers. The multi-sided activity center has moveable block letters, clock face, sliding shapes and gears. The jungle activity centers have peg jumping monkeys, sliding fish, abacus beads, bead mazes and other animal-themed activities.

'Imaginarium' and the name of the activity center are printed on the packaging. Item numbers 69042 (multi-sided) and 69083 (jungle) are printed on the back of the box, near the bar code.

The toys were sold at Toys 'R' Us stores nationwide and www.toysrus.com from August 2007 through February 2008 for between $20 and $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the activity centers from children and return the toys to the nearest Toys 'R' Us for a refund or store credit. Consumers can go to www.toysrus.com/safety/safetyFAQ.cfm for more information.

For additional information, contact Toys 'R' Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.toysrus.com.

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

February 22, 2008    Spanish
Pecoware Co. Inc is recalling about 2,900 children's metal necklackes. The necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklaces include a cat with silver and pink rhinestones, a heart and lock with pink rhinestones, a silver colored heart with a rhinestone crown, and a silver colored lock and key. The necklaces hang from silver colored chains.

They were sold at department and specialty stores nationwide from January 2006 through July 2007 (cat necklace), and from July 2007 through November 2007 (heart, heart and key, and lock and key necklaces) for about $13.

The necklackes were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklaces away from children and contact Pecoware for instructions on returning the necklaces for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pecoware at (800) 456-7326 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pecoware.com.

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

May 25, 2009
About 362,000 Nissan Muranos from the 2003-2007 model years are being recalled because of a problem with the intake air ducts. The docts may separate from the resonator in the air intake system because of premature aging of the material used in the ducts.

A separation could cause the engine to stall.

Dealers will inspect and replace the appropriate components when the recall begins on or before July 6, 2009.

Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

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.

March 31, 2009
Conair is recalling about 45,000 irons because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Conair has received three reports of overheating, including two fires resulting in property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves Conair clothing irons with model numbers DPP1500, DPP1500R and DPP3500. The model number is printed below the soleplate. No other models are included in this recall.

The irons, made in China, were sold at adepartment and retail stores nationwide from October 2008 through March 2009 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately unplug and stop using the recalled clothing irons and contact Conair to receive a free comparable product.

For additional information, contact Conair at (800) 687-6916 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Conair.com.

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