Recalls in January 1970

August 4, 2009
Kaplan Early Learning is recalling about 200 La Siesta Yayita baby hammocks. The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seats restraint straps while upside down.

The recalled baby hammock is a cream-colored canvas and hangs from a wooden pole. The hammock measures about 29 x 43 inches. It has three restraint straps with red buckles and is attached to a cushioned pad for the infant. A mounting fixture, also called a fixing set, is sold with the hammock. La Siesta is printed on a tag located below the restraint straps. Model number YABP-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammocks side seam.

The hammocks, made in Colombia, were sold by Kaplans 2005-2007 Infant, Toddlers & Two (ITT) catalog and online at www.kaplanco.com from July 2005 through August 2008 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the baby hammock and contact Kaplan to receive a full credit toward the purchase of another product. The firm has contacted all known purchasers of this product.

For additional information, contact Kaplan at (800) 334-2014 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.kaplanco.com

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

March 11, 2009
Electra Bicycle Company is recalling about 3,000 bicycles equipped with front trays. The tray can come loose and contact the front tire, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Electra Bicycle has received four reports of the front tray coming loose, including one incident that resulted in minor cuts and bruises.

This recall involves the following Electra 2009 model bicycles: Delivery 3i, Delivery 8D, Holiday 3i and Surf 3i. Bicycles with trays connected to the fork crown with a bolt passing fully through the tab are not included in the recall.

The recalled models were sold by authorized Electra Bicycle dealers nationwide from October 2008 through February 2009 for between $600 and $750. They were made in Taiwan.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and repair.

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

June 1, 2009
Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling about 7,000 Mazda3 vehicles to fix a problem with the electronic stability control.

Dealers will inspect and replace the units free of charge. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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.

August 24, 2007
Shindaiwa Inc. is recalling about 22,000 backpack blowers because of a fire hazard.

The mufflers outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. The exhaust gas may cause damage to the fuel tank creating a possible fire hazard for the user.

Shindaiwa is aware of one incident where a small muffler fire was involved with no property damage and no injuries.

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB630 and EB630RT. All models up to serial #7025018 are included. After serial number 7025018, the leaf blower has been upgraded with stainless steel muffler shells. The backpack blowers weight approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are blue with a red label that reads, Shindaiwa.

The blowers were sold by Shindaiwa dealers nationwide from September 2005 through May 2007 for about $600. They were manufactured in Japan.

Consumers should stop using the backpack blowers immediately and contact Shindaiwa for the closest dealer location to schedule a free muffler replacement. Consumers who have registered their equipment should have already received correspondence from Shindaiwa about this recall.

Consumer Contact: For more information contact Shindaiwa at (800) 521-7733 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.shindaiwa.com.

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

November 21, 2007
Baja Motorsports is recalling 16,000 ATVs because they lack a tire-pressure gauge and flag-pole mounting bracket, which could pose a risk of injury to riders.

The recalled youth ATVs include the Baja 90, Baja Wilderness 90 and Baja Wilderness 90u. The ATVs came in blue, green, red and camouflage and Baja is written on the side of each gas tank.

They were sold at retail outlets, ATV dealerships and online nationwide from November 2004 through July 2007 for about $1000.

Owners should contact Baja Motorsports to receive a free tire pressure gauge and flag pole mounting bracket. Registered owners will be notified directly about this recall by mail.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact Baja Motorsports toll-free at (866) 250-7188 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firms Web site at www.bajamotorsports.net.

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

September 4, 2007
d-Scan is recalling about 500 Jubee bunk beds because they do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame, causing the upper bunk to collapse.

The firm is aware of seven incidents in which the upper bunk collapsed after the side slat supports separated from the bunk beds frame. No injuries have been reported.

The twin bunk beds are designed for children and were sold in a kit to be assembled by consumers. Only model number 82008 is included in this recall. The bunk beds are made of maple wood with a four-step ladder attached to the side and three pullout drawers under the bottom bunk. These bunk beds have no markings or labeling.

They were sold at specialty furniture stores nationwide and on various Web sites from December 2004 through April 2006 for about $600.

The beds were manufactured in Denmark.

Consumers who have not already received and installed a free repair kit for the side slat supports should immediately stop using the bunk beds until repairs can be made. Contact the firm to receive a free repair kit that can easily be installed at home. Retailers have contacted some consumers who purchased the bunk beds directly.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact d-Scan Inc. at (800) 932-2006 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.tvilum-scanbirk.com.

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

May 2, 2007
Char-Broil is recalling two-burner gas grills sold at Big Lots stores.

The recalled grills could have an incorrect heat shield that does not fit the grills. Without the correct heat shield, the propane tank, hose, and regulator could overheat and damage these components, presenting a risk of fire and burn to consumers, if a propane leak occurs.

Only Char-Broil gas grills with model number 463720407 are included in the recall. This is a two-burner 360 square inch cooking surface gas grill with a 170 square inch swing-away rack, two side shelves and a condiment basket. Char-Broil's logo is on the top of the lid of the grill. The serial number is located on the white rating label on the back of the upper front panel of the grill. The serial numbers range from G305040611002821 to G305040611003420.

The grills were sold at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $115 and $130.

Consumers should inspect their grill to determine whether the heat shield is properly installed. If the heat shield is missing or cannot be installed per instructions, stop using the grill and immediately contact Char-Broil. Char-Broil will send the consumer, free of charge, the correct heat shield and installation instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Char-Broil toll-free at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.charbroil.com.

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

June 14, 2007
Nordstrom is recalling about 1,900 Pine Peak Blues children's jackets. The zipper pull can detach from the jackets zipper, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Nordstrom has received one report of the zipper pull detaching. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled jackets were sold in infant, toddler and youth sizes. They are navy-colored and long-sleeved. They have a zipper-front with the flag of England embroidered on the left shoulder and an England patch on the left chest. There are two zipper front pockets in addition to the zipper front. Pine Peak Blues is printed on a label inside the jacket.

The jackets were sold at Nordstrom stores from November 2006 through April 2007 for about $35.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jacket away from children and return it to any Nordstrom store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nordstrom toll-free at (800) 933-3365 anytime, 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).

October 4, 2007
Antioch Publishing is recalling about 150,000 bookmarks and journals because of excessive lead.

Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.

This recall involves various designs of bookmarks and journals from Antioch Publishing's Signature Collection. The character-themed bookmarks and journals include the following designs:

The items were sold at book, card and gift stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for between $4 and $14. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the bookmarks and journals away from children and contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Antioch Publishing at (800) 543-1515 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.antioch.com

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

September 28, 2007
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. is recalling about 80,000 of its X-15 Flying Model Rockets.

The model rockets side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing a risk of an impact injury to nearby consumers.

Estes-Cox has received seven reports of the side or engine retainer ring separating and the nose and parachute failing to release and 25 reports of the retainer ring being lost during flight, including one report that a consumer was struck in the arm, requiring surgery.

This recall involves the X-15 flying model rocket, a 1:44 scale version of the North American Aviation hypersonic rocket plane. The model rockets are about 13.5-inches long and have a wingspan of about 5 inches. The rockets are black and yellow, and have the number 66670 on the tail.

The rockets were sold individually (item #1890) and as part of a starter kit (item #1412). The item number is printed on the products instruction sheet and above the bar code on the products packaging.

The rockets were sold at hobby stores and other retailers nationwide from June 2005 through July 2007 for between $16 and $36. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled rockets immediately and contact Estes-Cox for instructions on receiving 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 Friday, 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).

October 25, 2007
Jo-Ann Stores is expanding its recall of children's toy garden tools. Surface paint on the handle of the toy gardening tools can contain excessive levels of lead paint, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the Robbie Ducky children's leaf rake, hoe, broom and spade. 'Robbie Ducky Garden Collection' is printed on a tag attached to the handle. The rake has a yellow handle with the head of a tortoise and green prongs.

The hoe has an orange handle with a caterpillar and a blue blade. The broom has a purple handle with a duck and an orange brush. The spade has a yellow handle with the head of a frog and a red blade. The tools measure between 27 and 29 inches long.

The toys were sold at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide from January 2007 through September 2007 for about $7. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.joann.com.

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

October 23, 2007
Britax Child Safety, Inc. is recalling more than 34,000 Marathon child safety seats because the seats fail to meet federal standards.

The specific Marathon seats being recalled are model numbers E9L06, E9W06, and E906, manufactured between May 23 and June 28, 2006.

During compliance testing with child dummies weighing more than 50 pounds by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the upper tether hook in some of the Marathon models bent, failing to secure the seat back properly.

"This could result in an injury to the restrained child in a crash," according to NHTSA.

All registered owners of the Marathon seats will receive a safety notification, along with a replacement top tether hook, NHTSA officials said.

Federal safety regulators recommend that parents who have the affected seats contact Britax about what precautions may be necessary with regard to continued use of the seat while they are awaiting the replacement top tether hook.

Additional information can be found at www.MarathonRecall.com. Owners may contact Britaxs toll-free number at 1-800-683-2045.

NHTSA reported that the recall is being conducted after the agency denied a petition by Britax that the top tether hooks were not a safety concern.

March 6, 2007
About 100,000 Ryobi Router Table throat plates are being recalled. The throat plates do not securely snap into the router's table top bit opening. The throat plate can come loose during operation and be ejected from the table top, posing a laceration hazard.

The company has received three reports of throat plates coming loose during use. Two consumers were struck on the nose by the throat plate and received minor cuts and bruising.

The recall involves Ryobi-brand router tables, with model number RT101, which is written on the table's data plate, located on its front leg. These tables were sold as part of the Ryobi combo kits with model numbers R161RTA and R162RTA. The combo kit model number is written on the packaging.

A router table holds the router underneath the table. Instead of moving the router over the wood, the table allows the user to guide the wood for cutting. The throat plates are components of the table that consist of five yellow plastic rings. They serve as a guide for the router bit and provide a stable surface around the bit.

The routers were sold Home Depot stores nationwide between May 2004 and January 2007 for about $100 for the combo kits that include the router, router table and throat plates.

Consumers should immediately check their router tables to ensure that the throat plates securely snap into the router bit opening. If any throat plates do not securely snap into the table top, consumers should stop using the router table immediately and contact One Word Technologies for a free replacement set of throat plates.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can call One World Technologies Inc. at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com.

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

February 15, 2007
Fisher-Price is recalling about 500,000 "Laugh and Learn" bunny toys sold in the United States due to a choking hazard. Another 700,000 toys were sold worldwide.

The bunny's pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall involves the Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny that measures about 10-inches tall. The yellow bunny with one green and one orange ear has musical and counting sound effects. The words, "Laugh and Learn" are printed on the bunny's shirt.

Product numbers involved in the recall are: K0468, K2960, K2961, K2962, K2963, K2964, K2965, K3440, K6898, K7884, L0327, and K5862. The product numbers are located on the fabric tag sewn to the body of the bunny. Only bunnies with three dimensional pompom noses are included in this recall. Bunnies with flat or embroidered noses are not subject to this recall.

The bunnies were sold at discount department stores and toy stores nationwide May 2006 through December 2006 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the bunny to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer's choice.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fisher-Price at (866) 447-5003 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.service.mattel.com.

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

November 21, 2007
Discount School Supply is recalling about 20,000 paint brushes. Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves a set of six shaving-style brushes, which are about 4-inches long. The brushes handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the products packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall. The recalled brushes were also included with the BioColor Foam Paint Starter Kit and Colorations Foam Paint Starter Kit.

The brushes were sold through Discount School Supplys catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.

They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firms Web site at www.discountschoolsupply.com.

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

March 5, 2009
Wiseco Performance Products is recalling about 420 sets of off-road dirt bike connecting rods or crankshaft assemblies. Engine stress could cause the connecting rods to crack and the engine to lock up, posing a crash hazard.

This recall involves the following connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies used in off-road dirt bike engines. Wiseco's identification number can be found on the neck of the connecting rods between the two circular ends. The part number and date code can be found on the product's packaging.

The parts were sold by off-road dirt bike distributors nationwide and directly to consumers at www.wiseco.com from March 2007 through December 2008 for about $130 for the connecting rods and between $240 and $300 for the crankshaft assemblies. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using off-road bikes on which the recalled connecting rods and crankshaft assemblies were installed and immediately contact Wiseco for free replacement parts and repair, or a full refund if the consumer has already replaced the recalled engine parts.

Contact: For additional information, contact Wiseco at (800) 321-1364 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET on Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.wiseco.com, or email the firm at recall@wiseco.com

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

February 13, 2007
JAKKS Pacific Inc. is recalling about 245,000 battery packs for toy vehicles. The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging, posing a fire hazard.

JAKKS Pacific has received 33 reports of the batteries melting or catching fire while charging, including three reports of minor burns to fingers and 23 reports of property damage to flooring, seats or walls.

This recall involves battery packs used with FLY WHEELS XPV toy vehicles. The battery packs were sold with a charger (item number 73904) and with the radio-controlled XPV toy (item number 73906).

Item numbers are printed on the product's packaging above the barcode label. The batteries are marked "Fly Wheelz," "XPV," and "JAKKS Pacific," "Lithium-ion Polymer battery (LiPo)" followed by a list of warnings and precautions. The XPV Xtreme Performance Vehicle is not the subject of this exchange program.

The items were sold at toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers nationwide from August 2006 through January 2007 for about $30. Battery packs and toy vehicles packaged together sold for between $80 and $90.

Consumers should stop using the battery packs immediately and contact JAKKS Pacific for information on receiving a free replacement battery pack.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact JAKKS Pacific toll-free at (877) 875-2557 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at battery@jakks.net.

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

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2001 -- Safety 1st is voluntarily recalling 100,600 baby wipe warmers. A wipe warmer is an electric appliance that warms baby wipes. Cracks in the interior basin of these wipe warmers can allow moisture to contact the electrical components. Consumers touching the wipes could receive an electrical shock.

Safety 1st has received 17 reports of the interior basin of the wipe warmer cracking. No injuries or shocks have been reported.

Only model number 26133 manufactured from December 1999 through January 2001 is being recalled. The manufacturing date, a six-digit code (year, month, day), is on the bottom of the unit written below the box containing "CAUTION" items and the model number. A yellow duck and the words "especially for baby" are located on the lower left corner of the unit. The wipe warmer was sold with a diaper organizer that attaches to the bottom of the unit.

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

Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores nationwide sold the wipe warmers from December 1999 through March 2001 for about $20.

Consumers should unplug and stop using the wipe warmers immediately and contact Safety 1st to receive a free liner for the interior basin that will prevent cracking. Consumers can contact Safety 1st at (800) 964- 8489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or at www.safety1st.com.

July 17, 2009
Evenflo is recalling about 25,000 Switch-A-Roo telephone toys. A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.

The recall involves Evenflo Switch-A-Roo telephone toys made between October 2008 and June 2009. The model number is 6391911.

The toy phones, made in China, were sold at juvenile product stores nationwide, including Toys R Us for about $8.

Consumers should immediately remove the mirror decal from the toy and permanently dispose of it.

For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at safety.evenflo.com.

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