Recalls in January 1970

October 15, 2009
About 5,000 Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires are being recall. The tire layers could separate causing the inner tube to rupture.

This recall includes Schwalbe Ultremo R bicycle tires. Schwalbe and Ultremo R are printed on the sidewall of the tires.

The tires, made in Indonesia, were sold at bicycle specialty stores and on the Web at www.schwalbetires.com from April 2009 through May 2009 for about $75.

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled tires and contact their local bicycle dealer for a free replacement set of tires.

For more information, contact Moser Enterprises toll-free at (888) 700-5860 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.schwalbetires.com.

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

February 11, 2009
Jetboil is recalling about 15,000 outdoor stoves. A tight valve attached to the stoves fuel source can allow gas to leak, posing a fire hazard.

Jetboil has received five reports of fires resulting from leaking fuel. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves personal and group cooking stoves often used during outdoor camping. The recalled models include: Personal Cooking Systems in black (PBL075-BLK-(PCS) and camo (PBL075-CAMO-(PCS), Backcountry Gourmet Set (BDLFRY), Personal Cooking System with Companion Cup (BDL001), Personal Cooking System with Pot Support & Stabilizer (BDL002), Personal Cooking System with Coffee Press (BDL003), and Personal Cooking System Java Kit (BDLJAVA) and Group Cooking System (GCS150).

The stoves were sold at specialty outdoor and general sporting goods stores nationwide and on the Internet from July 2008 through November 2008 for between $100 and $130. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Jetboil for a repair or replacement.

For additional information, contact Jetboil toll-free at (866) 611-9905 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.jetboil.com.

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

January 31, 2007
Hong Teng Trading (USA) Inc. is recalling about 4,000 electric oil lamps because of a shock and fire hazard.

The power cord is not polarized and is undersized. The power cord is not correctly secured and there is no strain relief on the switch housing. Additionally, the switch housing is not flame-retardant. As a result of these issues, the lamps pose shock and fire hazards.

This recall involves all electric oil lamps sold by Hong Teng Trading. The packaging states, "LJY" and "Made in China". The white switch on the cord has writing on the back that reads, "TIAO GUANG" and HENG CHANG." They were sold in four styles and various colors.

The lamps were sold through dollar stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately stop using the oil burners and contact Hong Teng Trading for details on how to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Hong Teng Trading toll free at (866) 435-3915 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).

July 17, 2007
Payless ShoeSource is expanding its recall of children's clog shoes because of a choking hazard.

The latest recall affects about 270,000 pairs of shoes; about 690,000 clogs were recalled on May 2.

Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves the following character-themed clog styles: Dora the Explorer, Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Coasters Lighted Car Compel, and Cambridge Mary-Jane. The shoes were sold in toddler sizes 5 through 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and/or side, and plastic rivets attached to the strap. Shoe sizes are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in the recall.

The shoes were sold at Payless ShoeSource stores nationwide and Payless.com from January 2006 through June 2007 for between $15 and $20. They were made in China.

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

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com.

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

May 23, 2007
AAFES, which operates stores on U.S. Armed Forces bases worldwide, is recalling 'Soldier Bear' toy sets because of a lead poisoning hazard.

Surface paints on the toy action figures contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves toy sets with multiple action figures and vehicles. The model number (88931), Universal Product Code (6 98567 88931 4) and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging. The back of the action figures are marked with letters 'TC-ST.'

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com.

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

January 27, 2009
Milestone AV Technologies is recalling about 140,000 LCD television wall mounts.

The wall mount can crack when used with televisions 26 inches and larger or with televisions that include a DVD player. The television can then fall from the wall mount and pose a serious risk of injury to consumers standing nearby.

Milestone is aware of 28 incidents in which the mount has cracked and the television has fallen from its mount. No injuries have been reported.

These wall mounts are used with flat screen LCD televisions. The recalled wall mounts are INIT models NT-TVM103 and NT-TVM104. The model numbers can be found on the UL sticker on the television interface.

The mounts, made in China, were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide from June 2007 through December 2008 for between $60 and $90.

Consumers should immediately stop using the wall mounts and contact Milestone to receive a free repair kit.

Call Milestone toll-free at (877) 277-3707 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the companys recall Web site at www.milestone.com/initmount.

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

October 2, 2007
Honeywell International is recalling about 4,000 gas valves used in decorative fireplaces and stoves.

The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. This can pose the risk of thermal burns to consumers when they light the pilot of the fireplace or stove.

Honeywell has received one report of gas accumulating and combusting when the consumer lit the fireplace, resulting in a minor injury when the hair in the back of the consumers hand was singed.

This recall involves gas valves used in liquid-propane-fueled decorative fireplaces and Franklin-type stoves. These stoves and fireplaces have direct pressure relief vents via a spring-loaded door. Fireplaces and stoves with a side or rear vent are not included in this recall. The recalled valves were installed in these fireplaces and stoves.

Honeywell sold the gas valves exclusively to original equipment manufacturers for use in fireplaces and stoves from April 2004 through August 2007. Those manufacturers sold fireplaces and stoves at retailers nationwide.

The valves were manufactured in Mexico

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Honeywell for information on how to receive a free inspection and replacement valve.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honeywell at (800) 939-4836 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms web site at www.nvp-hearth.honeywell.com.

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

July 28, 2009
Blitz USA is recalling about 4,000 Enviro-Flo Plus fuel containers (1 and 2 gallon container sizes). The spout's plunger cap can dislodge which can open the seal of the fuel container and allow gasoline vapors to escape. This could cause liquid gasoline to spill from the top of the container during use and result in a fire hazard.

The recall involves green Enviro-Flo Plus spouts used with 1 and 2 gallon fuel containers. Only spouts with manufacture date codes listed from 04/17/2009 through 04/19/2009 are included in the recall. The manufacture date code is etched into the side of the spout. The spouts were used on fuel containers with item numbers 81005 (1 gallon) and 81010 (2 gallon) printed on the labels. Date codes affected include:

• 041709xx1 (April 17, 2009, Automated Assembly)
• 041809xx1 (April 18, 2009, Automated Assembly)
• 041909xx1 (April 19, 2009, Automated Assembly)

Spout delivery systems manufactured outside these dates or with number sequence ending in a zero (0) are not included in this recall.

The containers, made in the U.S., were sold at home improvement, mass merchandisers, automotive and various retailers nationwide from June 2009 through July 2009 for between $6 and $10.

Consumers should immediately empty their gasoline container and contact Blitz for a free replacement spout delivery system. The gasoline container should not be used until a replacement spout delivery system is installed on the container.

For additional information, contact Blitz Inc. at (888) 540-5177 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blitzusa.com.

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

October 11, 2006
Ford Motor Co. is recalling over 145,000 cars, minivans and SUVs according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The recall involves 139,537 2005 model-year Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and 2005-2006 model-year Freestar minivans because the side door latches may leak, NHTSA reported.

The leak may cause the latch mechanism to freeze in cold weather and the door could open while the vehicle is moving, according to the NHTSA recall notice.

Ford is also recalling 6,164 Escape hybrid SUVs from 2006 model year because a drive shaft may fracture and break.

The fracture could cause the Escape to inadvertently move even while the transmission is in the park position, according to NHTSA.

Ford dealers will inspect the Escape hybrid drivetrain and replace parts as necessary.

December 19, 2007    Spanish
Chrysler is recalling more than 500,000 vans and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions because the transmission interlock system may fail, allowing the vehicle to roll away after being parked and cause a crash without warning.

On certain vans and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmission, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the ignition key removed or in the lock position or allow the key to be removed when the shifter is not in the park position, NHTSA reported.

Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning, NHTSA said on its Web Site.

The recall involves the Dodge Dakota and Durango from the 2001 to 2002 model years, the 2002 Dodge Ram pickup and the Dodge Ram van from the 2001 and 2002 model years.

Dealers will replace the gear shift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge when the recall begins in January.

Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

November 27, 2007
About 7,00 Performax and Wilton 10 sliding miter saws manufactured by WMH Tool Group are being recalled.

The saw handles switch can fail, causing the saw to smoke, spark, and trip circuit breakers, and disable the safety brake. The saw also can keep operating unless the unit is unplugged, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

WMH has received reports of six incidents with the saws. No injuries have been reported.

The recall includes Performax model number 90206 and Wilton model number 34570 10-inch sliding miter saws with date code/serial numbers ranging from W062505 to W070405. The model, date code/serial numbers are printed on a black label on the motor housing of the saw.

The saws were sold at home centers and hardware retailers nationwide from August 2006 through March 2007 for between $150 and $250. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using these saws and call WMH to receive a replacement miter saw or a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WMH at (800) 689-9928 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

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

February 12, 2009
Nordica USA is recalling 4,500 pairs of XBi ALU skis. The binding plates could crack or break, causing the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.

This recall involves the XBi binding component which has been utilized on the following Nordica ski models and model years:

The skis were sold by retailers nationwide from August 2006 through December 2008 for between $800 and $1,500. They were made in Italy.

Consumers should stop using the recalled skis immediately and return them to the retailer for a free replacement binding plate.

For additional information, contact Nordica USA at (800) 892-2668 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email the company at info@nordicausa.com, or visit the company's Web site at www.nordicausa.com.

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

June 8, 2007
Gemmy Industries Corp. is recalling its flashing, floating eyeball toys due to a chemical hazard.

The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.

The product is a plastic flashing eyeball toy filled with liquid. The model numbers of this product are: 27828, 27544 and 06470. The model number is found on the back of the packaging. The writing on the packaging reads, FLASHING EVIL EYE, and TRY ME!

The eyes were sold at toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.

Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Gemmy Industries at (800) 231-6879 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firms Web site at www.gemmy.com.

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

April 12, 2007
Circuit City is recalling about 10,000 "Verge" flat-panel television tilt-mount brackets. If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.

The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, 'Verge.' The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. 'Verge' and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.

The brackets were sold by Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.

Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Circuit City toll-free at (888) 666-9897 anytime, or visit Circuit City's Web site at www.circuitcity.com.

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

April 11, 2007
Small World is recalling children's wooden sound puzzles because of a choking hazard. The recall includes the "Sounds on the Farm" Puzzle and the "Sounds on the Go" Puzzle.

The knobs on the recalled puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Small World Toys has received 42 reports of the knobs detaching from the puzzle pieces. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled involves two separate wooden-knobbed puzzles that make sounds. "Sounds on the Farm" and "Sounds on the Go" puzzles were sold under the Puzzibilities and Ryans Room brands. The wooden puzzles have four pieces in farm animal or vehicle shapes that make animal or motor sounds when the pieces are lifted by their knobs from the puzzle boards.

"Sounds on the Farm" or "Sounds on the Go" is printed on the top left of the puzzle boards. "2003 Small World Toys" and the number 24101 or 24102 are printed at the bottom of the puzzles boards.

Puzzibilities puzzles were sold at toy stores and various retailers nationwide and by catalogs from June 2003 through February 2007. Ryan's Room puzzles were sold at Target Stores nationwide from January 2006 through February 2007. Both puzzles sold for about $16.

Consumers should immediately take this toy away from children and contact Small World Toys to obtain a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Small World Toys at (800) 421-4153 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit www.smallworldtoys.com.

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

April 4, 2007
OKK Trading is recalling about 3,500 "Lovely Baby" and "Happy Baby" dolls. The dolls contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves the "Lovely Baby" and "Happy Baby" plastic dolls. The dolls come in different sizes ranging from six to 11 inches tall. Some dolls come in a basket and have a baby bottle and some sing when pressed on the abdominal area. The packaging is a clear plastic bag sealed at the top with a cardboard label with the name "Lovely Baby" or "Happy Baby" printed on it.

The dolls were sold at Dollar stores nationwide from September 2006 through October 2006 for $1.

Consumers should immediately take these dolls away from children. Consumers should return the doll to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact OKK Trading toll-free at (877) OKK-TOYS between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.okktrading.com.

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

January 24, 2007
Holmes oscillating tower fans are being called because electrical arcing in the fan's wiring can cause a fire hazard.

The Holmes Group has received 16 reports of property damage, including one reported injury involving minor burns and smoke inhalation.

The recall involves the Holmes HT30 Oscillating Tower Fan. The model number can be found on the silver label on the back of the unit. The tower fans are white. "Holmes" is printed on the front of the base.

The fans were sold at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and additional department and specialty stores nationwide from July 2002 through June 2005 for about $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the fans and contact The Holmes Group for instructions on receiving a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call The Holmes Group at (800) 524-9204 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.holmesfanrecall.com.

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

January 18, 2007
Target is recalling about 460,000 plush baby rattles and photo frame ornaments. Small parts on the plush rattles and frame ornaments can break or detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, the rattles' plastic ring can break and expose sharp points.

The recall involves plush rattles and frame ornaments sold in the "See. Spot. Save." department of Target stores. The two styles of rattles include a pink bear and a green moose. The plush animals either have a rattle inside or a plastic ring attached. The photo frame ornaments are a pink bear or green moose holding either a square or heart-shaped frame.

The items were sold at Target stores exclusively nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for $1.

Consumers should stop using the rattles and photo frames immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a Target GiftCard worth the value of the returned item plus applicable sales tax.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit Target's Web site at www.Target.com.

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

August 25, 2009
Sterling Publishing is recalling about 15,000 eebee's "Have a Ball" cloth books. A string attaching a ball to the book can become entangled in the basketball hoop element, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

This recall involves the eebees Have a Ball Adventure cloth book. This interactive activity book has a small cloth ball attached to a string which children use to complete activities in the book. The books are intended for children ages 9 to 36 months. ISBN 13:978-1-4027-5771-6 is located on a white tag attached to the book. Other eebees Adventures cloth books are not included in this recall.

The books, made in China, were sold at book and toy stores nationwide and Internet retailers from June 2008 through June 2009 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately take the book away from children, and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.

For more information, contact Sterling Publishing Co. Inc. at (800) 367-9692 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also email the firm at custservice@sterlingpublishing.com.

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