Recalls in January 1970

July 24, 2007
About 21,000 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes are being recalled.

The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumers head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.

Estes-Cox Corp. has received 45 reports of airplanes exploding, including 22 reports of consumers experiencing temporary ear pain or hearing being affected; five reports of minor burns to hands, faces or eyes; two reports of chest impact from debris; two reports of eye injuries; and one report of a cut hand. One consumer sought medical attention for burning eyes.

This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. Airplanes with a warning sticker on the fuselage near the on/off switch are not included in the recall.

The airplanes were sold at hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2005 through December 2006 for between $20 and $40.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled airplanes immediately and contact Estes-Cox to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, or visit the firms Web site at www.estesrockets.com.

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

December 21, 2007    Spanish
Empire sterling silver teething rings are being recalled. The silver ball that holds the ring in place can separate and release the beads inside. This poses a choking and aspiration hazard to infants.

The recalled sterling silver teething rings were sold in three styles: single ring with ball, single ring with heart and ball, and three rings with ball. The hollow ring has small beads inside that make a rattling sound and a ball soldered between the rings.

The teething rings were sold at independent jewelry, gift, specialty and department stores nationwide during November 2007 for between $50 and $120. They were in the U.S.

Consumers should immediately take the teething rings from infants and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Empire Silver Company at (800) 255-9475 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.empiresilver.com.

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.

March 21, 2007
Home Decorators Collection is recalling about 900 Oyster Bay wall sconces. A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb.

The recall involves "Oyster Bay" model wall sconces. The Tiffany-style design includes multi-colored glass with a black outline.

The following model numbers are involved in the recall. Model numbers are located on the product's packaging.

The sconces were sold at Home Decorators Collection stores nationwide and homedecorators.com from December 2004 through January 2007 for between $70 and $80.

Consumers should immediately contact Home Decorators for information on receiving a free replacement sconce or a full refund, including shipping. With either option, consumers will receive $50 towards the replacement fee. Consumers should not attempt electrical repairs of the recalled sconces.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Home Decorators Collection at (800) 464-0164 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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

January 13, 2006
Target is recalling abaout 861,000 sets of its Mini Light and Chasing Light Sets. The lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards.

The recall includes 50-count multi-color mini light sets, 100-count blue mini light sets, and 140-count chasing light sets. Mini Light Set or Chasing Light Set is written on the packaging. The 100-count light sets have UL number E254698 written on the tag attached to the light string. The 50-count light sets have UL number E182191. There is no UL number written on the chasing light set.

The lights were sold at Target Stores nationwide from September 2005 through December 2005 for $1.50 for the 50-count set; $2 for the 100-count set; and $10 for the 140-count chasing light set.

Consumers should stop using the lights and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target Gift Card in the amount of a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firms Web site at www.Target.com.

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

August 2, 2006
"Hide & Seek" hooded sweatshirts are being recalled because the drawstring presents a strangulation hazard.

In February 1996, federal safety regulators issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

The recalled hood sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood. The sweatshirts are pink, white, brown, navy or green with a beaded heart logo and embroidered flowers on the front above the left pocket. They were sold in girls' sizes SML to XL. ROXY GIRL is printed on the collar label. The style number 484241 (some with an M, N or NN after the number) is located on the garment's hangtag and/or the individual packaging label.

The sweatshirts were sold at surf and skate shops, specialty and department stores, including Macy's, Nordstrom, Quiksilver and Roxy retail stores and outlets nationwide from November 2005 through January 2006 for about $40.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can receive a full refund by returning the sweatshirts to the place of purchase or by mailing the sweatshirts to: Quiksilver Inc., Attention: Consumer Replacements/Recalled Merchandise, 5600 Argosy Circle, Suite 300, Huntington Beach, Calif. 92649. Returns must include the consumer's name, address and telephone number so Quiksilver can reach them.

For more information, contact Quiksilver at (877) 246-7257 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.quiksilverinc.com.

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

Blair LlC is expanding an earlier recall of women's chenille robes and other chenille products. Since announcing the recall in April 2009, Blair has received nine reports of deaths allegedly due to the originally recalled robes catching fire. Blair has received one report on one of the additional garments catching fire; no injuries have been reported.

In April 2009, Blair recalled 162,000 chenille robes after it learned of three robes catching on fire, including one report of second degree burns. Blair then received several reports of deaths allegedly due to robes catching fire. This prompted a second news release in June 2009 to again alert consumers to the burn hazard for the chenille robes. After this re-announcement, Blair received four additional reports of deaths allegedly due to the robes catching fire.

Three of these victims were cooking and a fourth was tending a pellet stove; three of the four victims were in their 80s and one was in her 70s. All nine reported deaths occurred prior to the April 2009 announcement of the recall.

Blair has received one report involving one of the additional garments described below catching fire; no injuries have been reported related to these garments. Blair decided to expand the recall to include all womens chenille wearing apparel manufactured by A-One Textile & Towel.

The products recalled include Full-Length Womens Chenille Robes, Womens Chenille Jacket, Womens Chenille Lounge Jacket, Womens Chenille Top. The current recall includes about 138,000 items. Another 162,000 were recalled in April 2009.

The recalled items were manufactured by CA-One Textile & Towel, of Karachi, Pakistan. A-One Textile & Towel manufactured all of the products recalled in April 2009. Blair is expanding its recall to all womens chenille wearing apparel manufactured by A-One.

The recall involves the following items:

Full Length Womens Chenille Robe

The item number is identified on a label in the garments neckline.

One-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The robe has a shaped stand collar, horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs, a full-button front with seven matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two side seam pockets.

Label: 100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan

Womens Chenille Jacket

The item number is identified on a label in the garments neckline.

One-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The jacket has three front buttons, pointed lapels, long sleeves, and two front patch pockets.

Label: 100% Cotton, RN 81700, Made in Pakistan

Womens Chenille Lounge Jacket

The item number is identified on a label in the garments neckline.

One-piece garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The jacket has a shaped stand collar, and horizontal chenille front and back yolks and cuffs, a full-button front with five matching button closures, long sleeves with self cuffs, a straight bottom with self hem, and two side seam pockets.

Label: 100% Cotton, RN81700, Made In Pakistan

Womens Chenille Top

The item number is identified on a label in the garments neckline.

One-piece, pullover garment made of plush sculpted chenille. The top has a rounded neckline, long sleeves, a straight bottom with side vents, and ribbed binding at the neckline and cuffs.

Label:100% Cotton, RN81700, Made In Pakistan.

Sold at: Blair catalogs and Web site, and Blair stores in Warren, Pa., Grove City, Pa., and Wilmington, Del., from July, 2000, through April, 2007, at the following prices:

• Full Length Womens Chenille Robes for about $30 to $40;
• Womens Chenille Jacket, about $25 to $29;
• Womens Chenille Lounge Jacket, about $20 to $23;
• Womens Chenille Top, about $20 to $23.

Consumers are urged to stop wearing the garments immediately. Contact Blair LLC for information on returning the products and to receive a refund or a $50 gift card for Blair merchandise.

For more information, call Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, visit the firms Web site at www.blair.com/recall.

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

October 18, 2006
Light & Motion is recalling bicycle light batteries because of an overheating problem.

The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The lights are black with "ARC" and "LIGHT & MOTION" written in yellow letters. The recall includes only batteries with a manufacturer date code of 1003 or 1103. The date code is stamped on the bottom of the battery and "LIGHT & MOTION" is printed on the side of the battery.

The lights were sold at authorized bicycle dealers nationwide from November 2003 through October 2004 for about $500.

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: Call Light & Motion collect at (831) 645-1538 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or log on to the companys Web site at http://www.bikelights.com/Support/liion.htm.

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

December 10, 2009
Simon & Schuster is recalling more than 140,000 "Monday the Bullfrog" plush books. The plastic eye on the frog can detach, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.

Simon & Schuster has received reports of three plastic eyes that detached after use and one unit that was packaged with a detached eye. No injuries have been reported.

"Monday the Bullfrog" is a plush puppet bullfrog with a board book attached to the frogs mouth. It was sold in clear plastic packaging, and the book is marked with ISBN numbers 10: 1416912312 and 13: 9781416912316 printed inside the mouth of the bullfrog.

The books were sold by Bookstores and retailers nationwide and online from January 2006 through November 2009 for about $18. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately place the product out of a childs reach and contact Simon & Schuster for a free replacement product.

For more information, call Simon & Schuster at (800) 732-9531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at kids.simonandschuster.com.

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

March 25, 2009
MM Compound LLC is recalling about 2,200 hooded fleece sweatshirts. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

The boys hooded fleece sweatshirts have style number M47610315 and style name ID printed along with the RN# 120953 located on the country of origin and care label sewn in the center back neck and were sold in sizes S-XL. The sweatshirts were sold in two colors black and white.

The sweatshirts, made in China, were sold nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $50 by the following retailers: Action Sports, Arrow Motorsports, Beaverton Honda Yamaha, Blue Beach Boardshop, California Motorsport Center, Chamber, City Trendz, Cycle Gear, Dead Sailor, Enduro Trgovina in Storitve, For Kids Only/FKO, Fox Racing Inc., Fritz Clothing, Graffiti Skate Shop, Gromitz, Jernigans Inc.DBA Yellow Mart, Loserkids Inc., Metal Mulisha Web Site, Monkeez (Skate & Surf), Novakane, Ocelot Engineering Inc, Ontario Beach Wear Inc. Renton Motorcycles, Riders Outlet, Rooney Inc., SC Rider Supply, Sea Barn, Seidner Enterprises Inc. Skin Retail, Steves ATV Service Inc., Thorsen Motorsports, Threads Clothing Store, Tillys/World of Jeans & tops, TJX Companies/Marshalls, Underground Clothing*NSF8/8/07, Valley Skate & Surf, Wicked Wear and Gear, Xtreme Sportsear, and Zappos.com

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to MM Compound for a full refund.

For additional information contact firm name toll-free at (877)-685-4742 between 8 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 13, 2009
Little Tikes is recalling about 1.6 million workshop sets and toy trucks. The recalled toys have oversized, plastic toy nails that can pose a choking hazard to young children.

The firm has received one report of an 11-month old boy from Goose Creek, S.C. who choked when the toy nail become forcefully lodged in his throat. The child was hospitalized and made a full recovery.

The oversized, plastic toy nail is about 3 inches long by 1 inch in diameter and comes in red or blue colors. It has a large round head; about 1 inches below the head is a plastic ridge, slightly smaller than the nail head and about 1 inch in diameter. They were sold with a variety of Little Tikes Childrens products. The names, model numbers and UPC code of the products included in this recall are listed below:

The items, made in the U.S. and China, were sold by various web sites such as www.littletikes.com and mass merchandise retailers nationwide, including Toys R Us, from March 1994 through June 2009 for between $25 and $100.

Consumers should immediately take the toy nails away from young children and contact the firm for a free replacement toy nail.

For additional information, contact Little Tikes at (800) 791-2737 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at www.littletikes.com

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

January 28, 2009
Outdoor Research Inc. is recalling about 900 pairs of "Primovolta" and "Primavolta" warming golves. The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand.

The recalled winter gloves are black-colored and have a battery-powered heating element. The gloves included in the recall are style number 77000 (men's) in sizes S, M, L, XL, and style number 77010 (women's) in sizes S, M, L. The product name is printed on the inside cuff of the left glove.

The gloves were sold at major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260. They were made in China and Sri Lanka.

Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit.

For additional information, contact Outdoor Research toll-free at (888) 467- 4327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outdoorresearch.com.

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

July 7, 2009

Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand.

The Dragonfly II Model 503 is a cylindrical unit made of metal and plastic with a black, silver and dark graphite finish. The units are about 36 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter. The Dragonfly logo, model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the main housing, on the side opposite the control panel.

The NightWatch Model 506 is a white molded plastic unit 14 inches long and 6 inches high with a black and white striped thermal lure over the top and sides. Two detachable pitfalls are on either side of the unit. The pitfalls have a felt ramp leading to the elongated collection pit. The NightWatch model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the underside of the unit beneath the control panel.

Dragonfly II was sold exclusively by Frontgate Catalog in May 2009 for about $375. NightWatch was sold to licensed professional pest control operators by Forshaw Distribution (Charlotte, N.C.) and Residex, LLC (Cranford, N.J.) in May 2009 for approximately $600. Both were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product immediately and contact Frontgate to receive a replacement unit.

Professional pest control operators who purchased NightWatch from Residex or Forshaw Distribution should take the units out of service immediately and return them to the distributor center for replacement.

For additional information on Dragonfly II contact the Frontgate Product Specialist Department toll free at 1-800-537-8484 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET.

For additional information on NightWatch contact BioSensory at (800) 261-2659 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.biosensory.com.

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

WASHINGTON, July 18, 2002 -- Jakks Pacific Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 296,000 cans of its aerosol "Smatter" spray foam. If the pressurized can is left in a hot automobile, it can forcefully break apart and cause injury to those nearby.

Jakks Pacific has received eight reports of the aerosol container breaking apart. One child reportedly suffered a minor bump on the head when a can of spray foam broke apart after being in a hot car. In two cases, car windshields were cracked.

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

Only early production of spray foam with the date codes "0492PT" to "0952PT" stamped on the bottom of the can are involved in this recall. "Smatter" is an aerosol product that sprays a soft foam material from the can when the nozzle is pushed. The product is generally used at parties, celebrations, or games. The spray foam is sold in three different varieties: "Original Smatter," "Spit Smatter," and "Fatter Smatter." "SMATTER" appears in large print on the can and on the cardboard packaging. "NickelodeonTM" is written on the orange handle. "Made in China" is written the back of the product.

Discount department and toy stores sold the recalled "Smatter" products nationwide from February 2002 through June 5, 2002 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled "Smatter" away from children and contact Jakks Pacific, Inc. at (800) 554-5516 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, for information on receiving a free replacement "Smatter" product. Never leave any aerosol can in a hot car because it could break apart, possibly causing injury.

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Child Guidance, of New York, N.Y., a division of JAKKS Pacific Inc., is voluntarily recalling almost 1 million Wiggle Waggle Caterpillar toys. Young children can choke on the small balls attached to these toys.

CPSC has received one report of a 5-month-old girl in El Paso, Texas, choking to death after one of the small balls attached to these toys lodged in her throat. CPSC also received reports of two children starting to choke on a ball from this toy.

The Wiggle Waggle Caterpillar is a pull toy that plays four songs and various sounds. It has five ball shapes raised from its body on the end of tightly wound coil wire springs. The two smaller ball shapes on the caterpillar's head resemble antennas. The toy is about 10 inches long, and is green with yellow oval wheels that cause it to wobble when it moves. The segments of the caterpillar's body have lights that flash to the music and sounds. "Child Guidance" and "MADE IN CHINA" are imprinted on the bottom of the toy. "Ages 12 months & up" is written on the packaging.

Toy and discount department stores nationwide sold the caterpillar toys from May 1998 through June 2000 for about $13.

Parents and caregivers should take these toys away from young children immediately. Consumers should send the toy back to the firm to receive another toy of similar value. The firm will pay postage costs. For more information, call Child Guidance at (877) 586-1006 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

May 12, 2009
General Motors is recalling about 1,200 Chevrolet Camaros equipped with V8 engines from the 2010 model year. The positive battery cable may contact the starter motor, causing wear on the cable and, eventually, a short.

Dealers will reroute the cable.

Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or at www.gmownercenter.com about Recall No. 090121.

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.

May 25, 2009
General Motors is recalling about 35,000 Pontiac G8s from the 2008 and 2009 model years.

The company said the brake pedal position switch may have been incorrectly programmed, which could cause the brake lights to remain illuminated, thus failing to warn following drivers that the vehicle is braking.

Some vehicles may also have incorrect values programmed into the tire pressure monitoring system and could fail to warn drivers of low tire pressure.

Dealers will reprogram the brake position sensor and check the tire pressure monitoring system when the recall begins in June.

Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 about GM Recall No. 09101 and 09046.

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.

April 28, 2009
BMW is recalling the 2008 R1200 GS and R1200 GS Adventure motorcycles. In certain conditions, spurious electrical signals could occur, possibly causing the anti-lock brake system to switch off. Normal braking would still be available.

Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the components free of charge. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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.

April 15, 2009
Chrysler is recalling about 4,300 2009 Jeep models including the Commander, Grand Cherokee and the Wrangler 4-door 4x4. Wiring for the driver's airbag may be reversed, which could cause the airbag to fail.

Dealers will inspect the airbag wires and replace the control module if necessary. The recall is expected to begin in May 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 regaring Recall No. J13.

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.