Recalls in January 1970

January 25, 2007
Home Decorators Collection is recalling about 500 leather suitcase trunks because of an entrapment and suffocation hazard.

The trunk has an exterior clasp that can lock unexpectedly when the trunk lid closes. If a child climbs inside the trunk, he or she may not be able to open the trunk from the inside. This poses an entrapment and suffocation hazard to children.

The recalled trunks are leather bound and have a handle on each side, and a clasp on the front. The trunks are burgundy or brown and are sold in three sizes: small, medium and large. The following catalog numbers were used to identify the product:

The trunks were sold by Home Decorators Collection retail stores nationwide, catalogs, and online at www.homedecorators.com from January 2006 through November 2006 for between $60 and $190.

Customers should stop using the trunk immediately and keep it out of the reach of children. Consumers should contact the firm for information on receiving a replacement product or a full refund.

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 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday.

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

September 3, 2009
Pirelli is recalling certain Pirelli Pzero Corsa tires, size 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1, IP 1778200 (left) and IP 1778300 (right) manufactured between June 2007 and July 2009.

Partial tread and/or belt edge separation can occur at high speeds at and over 270 KMH or 168 MPH. Tread or belt edge separation could result in a vehicle crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy and notification schedule.

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.

June 19, 2007
Jakes Fireworks Inc. is recalling about 4,000 of its "March or Die" fireworks.

The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. If the device tips over during use, it could pose burn and injury hazards to bystanders.

The recalled fireworks are a 500-gram mine/shell device that consists of nine, 3-inch tubes with a single fuse for ignition. The device measures 16x16x13 and its packaging is a dark blue cardboard label with the words March or Die printed in red.

The items were sold by World Class Distributors nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Jakes Fireworks for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jakes Fireworks at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.jakesfireworks.com.

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

October 9, 2007
Lithonia fluorescent ceiling light fixtures sold exclusively at Home Depot are being recalled. A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

The recall involves the Lithonia Lighting Nickel End Wrap fluorescent ceiling light fixtures model number New 2 32 120 RE BN and date code N050807. The light fixtures measure four feet long and consist of two brushed nickel end caps and a clear plastic cover for the fluorescent tubes. Lithonia Lighting, the model number, and the date code can be found on the shipping box or on a label located inside the fixture, next to the fluorescent tube.

To read the label on the fixture, consumers should turn the power off at the homes circuit breaker and remove the plastic cover of the light fixture. Light fixtures sold in a box marked with a round pink sticker are not included in this recall.

The fixtures were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores from June 2007 through August 2007 for about $40. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and return the product to Home Depot to receive a full refund or free replacement. Before removing the fixture, consumers should turn off the power at the homes circuit breaker and consult the installation instructions provided with the fixture. For a complete set of instructions, visit the firms Web site at www.Lithonia.com.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Lithonia Lighting toll-free at (800) 638-7705 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the firms Web site at www.lithonia.com.

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

January 30, 2007
Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. is recalling about 3.7 million Mason Jar candles. The wick can move from the center of the jar to the side causing the glass to overheat and possibly crack or shatter. Exposure to broken glass and molten wax poses laceration and burn hazards to consumers.

Old Williamsburgh has received 11 reports of the candles cracking or shattering, including one laceration injury.

This recall involves all scents and colors of Mason Jar Candles in 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 oz. sizes. The size of the candle is specified on the label at the bottom of the jar, on the last line of the label. Replacement Mason Jar Candles, which are not included in the recall, have a "Q" on either side of the label.

The candles were sold through dollar stores, discount stores, and grocery stores nationwide from May 2006 through December 2006 for between $1 and $1.50.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for an exchange or full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Old Williamsburgh Candle Corp. toll-free at (866) 564-1500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.oldwilliamsburgh.com.

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

October 4, 2007
Sports Authority is recalling about 11,000 "Alpine Design" aluminum water bottles. The surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the Alpine Design aluminum water bottles sold at Sports Authority. The water bottles are sold in different colors and measure between six and 10 inches tall. The water bottles are silver, blue, red, blue with pink flowers, red with the depiction of a mouse, or blue with the depiction of a zebra. 'Alpine Design' is painted on the water bottle.

The bottles were sold at Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2006 through September 2007 for between $5 and $8. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the bottle immediately and return it to a Sports Authority store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sports Authority at (800) 360-8721 any time, or visit the firm's Web site at www.sportsauthority.com.

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

January 15, 2009
Axiom International Inc. is recalling about 5,300 pairs of children's sunglasses.

Surface paint on the recalled sunglasses can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The two-tone sunglasses come in Spiderweb Blue and Spiderweb Red with a spider web etched in between the eyes and Made in China engraved on the right-hand side of the frame.

They were sold by party stores, discount dollar stores, and hardware stores nationwide from May 2007 through August 2008 for between $1 and $5.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled sunglasses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, contact Axiom at (800) 262-0599 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.axiomintl.com.

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

March 8, 2007
H&M is recalling boy's Jackets with an attached compass sold through its stores.

The attached compass on these jackets can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. Additionally, the liquid mineral oil, inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed.

The firm received one report of a child outside of the U.S. who began to choke on a broken piece of the attached compass. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled product is a boy's cotton canvas jacket made exclusively for children in sizes 18M to size 6Y. It has style number 93196 written on the inside care label. There is an attached removable compass on the side. The compasses are copper or turquoise colored, about 2.75-inches long, and have a clip to attach to the jacket.

The jackets were sold at H & M stores nationwide from February 2006 through October 2006 for $30.

Consumers should immediately remove the compass from the jacket and throw it away, or mail the compass to H & M to receive a store discount coupon.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact H & M Stores toll-free at (877) 439-6261 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site at www.hm.com.

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

September 26, 2007
Target is recalling about 350,000 "Happy Giddy" gardening tool toys and children's "Sunny Patch" chairs because the paint contains excessive levels of lead.

The toys were sold at Target stores nationwide from August 2006 through August 2007 for between $3 and $10.

Detailed descriptions of the toys:

Gardening tools: caterpillar trowel with an orange and multi-colored handle; kitty cat broom with pink flowers and green handle; pink and green cultivator with a solid green tool portion and pink flowers on the handle; orange and green wood handle hoe and rake with orange flowers; pink and green shovel and trowel with pink flowers; green, orange and light blue snail push broom; multi-colored trowel, hoe, rake with orange on the tool body; multi-colored shovel with solid red on the shovel and eyes on the top of the handle; red and blue owl shaped broom with bristles painted blue, with yellow and black large eyes on the face.

Childrens Chairs: multi-colored childrens Sunny Patch chairs with a giraffe, monkey, and elephant on the back. The cloth seat and back are striped in orange, yellow, green and blue. The chameleon, butterfly and lady bug chair are not included in the recall.

The toys were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 pm. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.target.com.

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

April 18, 2007
Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream candle sets are being recalled. The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

The firm has received three reports of glasses breaking while the candle was burning. No fires or injuries have been reported.

The recalled gel candles came in the Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream set, a Valentine's Day gift set. The candle has pink gel and is contained in a martini glass. The words 'Tequila Rose' and 'Made in China' are printed on the glass. The gift set also includes a 750 milliliters bottle of Tequila Rose Strawberry Cream liqueur.

The candles were sold at licensed alcohol beverage retail stores nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for about $20.

Consumers should immediately stop using the gel candle and contact the firm for instructions on how to get a free replacement candle.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Tequila Rose Distilling at (800) 567-7303 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.tequilarose.com.

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

November 8, 2007     Spanish
Coby Electronics is recalling about 12,000 DVD/CD/MP3 players because of a fire hazard. The company said the players can overheat.

Coby has received three reports of the units overheating, one of which involved minor property damage from a fire. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves two different portable DVD/CD/MP3 players:

The players were sold at discount, electronics, music, toy, and office supply stores, as well as distributors of electronics products, nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007 for between $140 and $170. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the portable DVD/CD/MP3 players and contact the firm for information on returning the units and receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Coby Electronics Corp. toll-free at (877) 231-9240 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.cobyusa.com

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

December 11, 2007
Fitness Quest is recalling about 23,000 of its Eclipse 1175e Elliptical Trainers. The cranks that connect the foot platforms to the rear wheel of the machine can break during exercise, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Fitness Quest has received about 190 reports of cranks breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Eclipse 1175e elliptical trainers. The elliptical trainer is a cardiovascular exercise machine. The machine has two foot platforms attached to a wheel at the rear of the machine. Each machine has '1175e' stamped on an oval decal located on the side of the wheel housing.

The trainers were sold at Sports Authority, Modell, Dunhams, JC Penney stores and other retailers nationwide from September 2006 to October 2007 for between $290 and $450. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled elliptical trainers immediately and contact Fitness Quest for a free replacement elliptical machine or a credit towards the purchase of another Fitness Quest exercise machine.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fitness Quest at (800) 321-9236 between 8:30 am and 8 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.fitnessquest.com.

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

February 2, 2009
Toyota is recalling about 215,000 Lexus models for a potential corrosion problem that could cause a fire.

The recall affects these models and model years:

• LEXUS / GS 2006-2007
• LEXUS / IS 2006-2008
• LEXUS / LS 2007-2008

The recalled models are equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes, commonly called fuel rails. Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the rails, possibly causing fuel leakage, which is a fire hazard.

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel rails free of charge when the recall begins in February.

Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-255-3987 if they have questions.

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 14, 2007
Toys 'R' Us is recalling about 128,000 "Elite Operations" toy sets because of lead and laceration hazards.

The toys contain high levels of lead in the paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, the toys have sharp points, posing a laceration hazard.

This recall involves three styles of "Elite Operations" brand toy sets. The military-style play sets contain light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories.

Models included in this recall are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (Item # 087286), Command Patrol Center (Item # 920625) and Troop Carrier (Item # 773967). The item numbers are located on the back of the packaging above the barcode. Toy sets sold prior to January 2006 are not included in this recall. No other "Elite Operations" brand toys are affected by this recall.

The toys were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and toysrus.com from January 2006 through early February 2007 for between $15 and $30.

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for full credit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS (869-7787) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, 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 13, 2006
DaimlerChrysler AG is recalling 39,274 2006 model-year Dodge Dakota, Dodge Ram and Mitsubishi Raider pickups because the rear brakes in some of the trucks, equipped with four-wheel anti-lock brake systems, could lock up prematurely, according to NHTSA.

Dealers will replace the ABS electronic control unit when the recall begins. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-14

October 25, 2007     Spanish
WeGlow is recalling about 110,000 pieces of children's metal jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves WeGlow children's flashing rings. The character-themed rings were sold in Shrek the Third and Spiderman 3 designs. The rings have item number 920422 printed on back of the packaging.

The jewelry, made in China, was sold exclusively at: Dollar Tree, Dollar Bill$, Dollar Express, Greenbacks and Only $1 stores nationwide from December 2005 through August 2007 for $1.

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WeGlow toll-free at (866) 934-5692 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.weglow.com.

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

March 25, 2009
Safeway is recalling about 13,000 Fresh Decor holiday light sets. Electrical wiring in the lights can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received two reports of the recalled lights smoking and/or melting. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled holiday lights are a string of 10 LED bulbs, each covered with a clear, star shape. Fresh Dcor is printed on the front of the products packaging; the UPC (#7989390761) is printed on the back, below the bar code.

The lights, made in China, were sold at Safeway stores nationwide, including Carrs, Dominicks, Genuardis, Pakn Save, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb and Vons, from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $7.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lights and return the product to any Safeway store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Safeway toll-free at (877) 723-3929 (877-SAFEWAY) between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, or contact the retailer where the lights were purchased.

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

September 25, 2007
BCI single-post swing sets are being recalled. Hazard: The connection on the top beam of the swing set can break, causing the swing beam to collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. A user or bystander also can be injured by the falling top rail.

The firm has received four reports of the swing set beam breaking and one report of child with bruises after falling from the swing.

The recall includes the Single Post Swing Set (model 550-0033) and added bay swings (model 550-0035) with belt or bucket seats. The swings are made with a 2-3/8-inch diameter top beam that is welded to a formed plate on each end to attach to the upright post.

The swings were sold by BCI Burke or BCI Burke Company representatives from January 2000 through August 2007 for between about $900 to $1500.

They were manufactured in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and remove the existing swings from the top beam immediately. Consumers can re-install the swings once the repair kit is received and installed with the current beam. BCI Burke will contact the owners directly by mail and provide a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Burke customer service at (800) 356-2070 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bciburke.com.

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

November 27, 2007    Spanish
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recalled 304,675 Graco Snugride child restraint systems manufactured from August 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 because of a potential choking hazard caused by fiber backing that is part of the seats.

The recalled seats are model numbers 8609, 8616, 8643, 8645, and 8646.

NHTSA said the fiber backing in these seats are of lesser density and may be more prone to deterioration or tearing, especially after washing. The particular design of the seat pad may allow more ready access to the underside of the padding.

An infant passenger in the seat may remove pieces of the fiber fill from the back of the seat pad, place it in their mouths, thus creating a potential choking hazard, according to the agency.

Graco will notify registered owners of the seats and offer a replacement kit free of charge. Owners of the infant seats can contact Graco at 1-800-345-4109 Monday through Friday.