Recalls in January 1970

December 13, 2007
Hooker Furniture is recalling about 1,300 bunk beds. There are gaps between parts of the upper bunk that could allow a childs body to pass through but not a childs head. This poses an entrapment or strangulation hazard to children and exceeds the space allowed by the federal bunk bed safety standard.

The recalled bunk beds come in twin-over-twin, twin-over-full and loft beds with the following model names: Albany Park, Swedish Accents, Mariners Landing, and Chelseas Place. The bunk beds come in cherry, white, and black finishes. Some of the bunk beds are made of metal.

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The beds were sold by Hooker Furniture retailers nationwide from August 2005 through August 2007 for about $1,000.

They were made in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Consumers should not allow children to use the recalled bunk beds and should contact the retailer where purchased to schedule a free, in-home repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hooker Furniture toll-free at (877) 705-8408 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.hookerfurniture.com.

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

December 6, 2007
'Personal Identity' children's v-neck sweaters with drawstrings are being recalled by Sears.

The recalled sweaters have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) 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 sweaters have a V-neck, hood and kangaroo pocket. The sweaters are either pink with charcoal stripes or blue with white stripes. They were sold in the following girls' sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large.

The sweaters, made in Pakistan, were sold at Sears stores nationwide during September 2007 for about $34.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

For additional information, contact Sears at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through

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

August 22, 2006
School Specialty Publishing is recalling its "Ideal" and "Brighter Child" Brand Science Kits. The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.

School Specialty has received one report of the battery case overheating, which resulted in a young boy receiving minor burns to his fingers.

This recall involves Ideal and Brighter Child-brand science kits. Models included are "All About Electricity," "All About Magnets," "The Science Search Lab: Electricity," and "The Science Search Lab: Light." The kits were sold in brightly colored 11 3/4-inch by 12-inch boxes with a plastic window and door flap on the front.

The kits were sold at educational stores and bookstores nationwide, and the schoolspecialty.com Web site, from July 2004 through May 2006 for between $16 and $24.

Consumers should immediately stop using the science kits and return them to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact School Specialty toll-free at (800) 253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com.

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

March 1, 2006
Big Lots Stores Inc. is rcalling about 233,000 sets of Harvest Brand Tea Light Candles. The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. This poses a fire and a burn hazard to consumers.

There have been four reports of incidents, three involve minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled red tea light candles are apple scented and have the brand name "Harvest" on the front packaging. Item number A5023 is written on the bottom of the packaging. The candles were sold in sets of six candles per package. The tea light candles measure 1-inches wide by -inch high. Each of the candles comes in a plastic holder.

The candles were sold at Big Lots stores exclusively nationwide from July 2005 through October 2005 for about $1.

Consumers should stop using the tea light candles immediately and return them to the nearest Big Lots store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Big Lots at (800) 244-5687 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Big Lots Web site at www.biglots.com.

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

May 18, 2006
Ameristep Patriot and Outfitter Hang-on Tree Stands are being recalled. The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. Consumers using these stands could fall and suffer serious injuries or death.

Primal Vantage Company Inc. has received three reports of j-hook failures. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves two models of tree stands: the Ameristep Patriot Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7300, and the Outfitter Hang-On Tree Stand has model number 7310. These products are fixed-position, strap-on tree stands. The UPC number of the model 7300 is 769524703001. The UPC number of model 7310 is 769524703100. The model number and UPC are not written on the tree stands, but can be found on the packaging.

The stands were sold by hunting and outdoor stores nationwide and by Web retailers and in catalogs from April 2004 through December 2005 for between $130 and $150.

Please contact Ameristep Customer Service Department to receive a free repair kit consisting of a bracket system and double hook tree strap along with instructions for installation.

Consumer Contact: Ameristep Customer Service Department at (800)374-7837 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ameristep.com or www.treestandcustomerservice.com for assistance.

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

June 15, 2006
Nine West Footwear is recalling about 6,700 pairs of "Sam & Libby" little girls' sandals. The sandals' metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard.

The recalled models are the Fish, Starfish and Angelfish. The model can be identified by the decoration attached to the sandals' straps; a fish, a starfish or an angelfish. The sandals' straps are bright pink (Starfish) or bright turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole looks like wood and the bottom is pink (Starfish) or turquoise (Fish and Angelfish). The top of the sole has a pink label with the words 'Sam and Libby' written in silver. The sandals were sold in little girls' size 11 through girls' size 5.

The sandals were sold at Stride Rite, Brothers, Century 21, and Marshalls stores nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for about $12 to $20.

Consumers should stop wearing these sandals immediately and return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nine West Footwear's Customer Relations Department at (800) 999-1877 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@SamAndLibby.com, or visit the Jones Apparel Group Inc., Web site at www.jny.com.

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

August 29, 2006
Milano counter and bar stools sold at Lowe's Stores are being recalled. The stools can be unstable due to missing screws, loose screws or wrongly sized screws, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

The recalled stools have four legs, are made of wood, and have dark brown or black seats. The counter stool is 24 inches tall and the bar stool is 30 inches tall. The stools have item numbers 202448 and 118136, which can be found on the packaging material.

The stools were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide from October 28, 2005 through May 23, 2006 for about $40.

Consumers should stop using the stools immediately, look for missing or loose screws, and if the stools are unstable consumers should return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 284-9160 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.

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

April 4, 2006
InFocus Corp. is recalling about 1,800 projectors and 700 replacement lamp modules because of a shock and fire hazard.

The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall involves portable projectors designed for use with laptop computers, and a replacement lamp module sold for use with these projectors. The recalled projector models are InFocus LP120 and ASK Proxima M1 built between October 2005 and January 2006. The model number and serial numbers are written on the bottom of the projectors. They have the following serial numbers:

The recalled replacement lamp module is SP-LAMP-013 built between November 2005 and January 2006. There is no writing on the lamps, but "SP-LAMP-013" is on the label on the box.

The units were sold by direct phone and Web sales and by office and business equipment stores nationwide from October 2005 through February 2006 for about $1500 for the projectors and $420 for the replacement lamps.

Projector and replacement lamp owners should visit the InFocus Web site for instructions on returning the projector and lamp for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact (877) 398-6086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.infocus.com/service.

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

February 2, 2006
DESA Heating Products is recalling more than 54,000 portable propane heaters. The burners on the heaters can "flashback," shooting fire into the burner tube rather than out the end.

This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.

The recall is for DESA 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters.

DESA has received 40 reports of incidents possibly caused by the flashback hazard, including six reports of fires. The other 34 reported incidents involved minor property damage, including scorching of the flooring under the heater. There have been no reports of injury.

DESA 40-80,000 BTU Portable Propane Convection Heaters generate from 40,000 to 80,000 BTUs an hour. The following model names and number are involved in this recall: Reddy Heater (RCP80VC), All-Pro (SPC-80CC), MASTER (TC80VC), Universal (80-CC), and Dayton (6BY73). These heaters have serial numbers between 017390000 and 017632220. The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on labels attached to the heater. The designation Made in China is on the carton and model label attached to the heater.

The heaters were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide from August 2005 through December 2005 for between $100 and $130.

Consumers should stop using this heater immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a free replacement, refund or store credit.

If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer, or they can contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com.

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

June 25, 2009
Big Muddy Motor Sports is recalling about 450 PowerPlus generators. The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury to consumers.

The firm has received five reports of power surges resulting in damage to appliances. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank.

The generators, made in China, were sold at Buchheit retail stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009 for about $700.

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled generator and return it to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund.

For additional information, contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.com.

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

July 6, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling the popular Toyota FJ Cruiser because of a flaw in some of the SUV's tires.

Some of the 9,434 FJ Cruiser SUVs involved in the recall equipped with Bridgestone Dueler or Dunlop Grandtrek tires which may have an inner bead that is damaged or flawed.

A bulge can develop along the sidewall near the damage allowing air to leak from the tire bead. "If the tire looses air pressure it may lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the possibility of a crash," according to NHTSA.

Toyota dealers will inspect all five tires on the FJ Cruiser including the spare. Toyota will replace any damaged tire free of charge.

The recall begins July 15. FJ Cruiser owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

July 7, 2006
About 700 Felt Mountain Bicycles are being recalled because of possible brake failure.

The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall.

Felt Bicycles has received three reports of the brake boss coming loose. No injuries reported.

This recall involves all model year 2005 and 2006 Kinesis made RXC bicycles. The frames on these bicycles are made with carbon fiber rear seat stays and are equipped with V-style brakes, and not equipped with disk brakes from the factory. Frames affected by this recall were shipped to dealers between October 2004 and April 2006.

The bikes were sold at bicycle specialty stores nationwide from October 2004 through April 2006 for between $1,050 and $5,000.

Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact your local Felt bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Felt Bicycles at (866) 433-5887 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.feltracing.com.

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

January 22, 2009
Mad Dog Concepts is recalling about 25,000 pairs of Tony Hawk boy's pajamas. This sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard, and poses a risk of burn injury to children.

The recall involves the following skateboard-themed boy's pajama sets: 'Boards Estate' (item # TH005LSB), 'Heathen Skull' (item #TH006BSB), 'Backspray' (item #TH007GSB) and 'Stix Jester' (item #TH008RSB). The name of the product and item number are sewn in the neck and pant. The items were sold in sizes 4 to 14.

The pajamas, made in Cambodia, were sold at Kohl's Department Stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using the recalled pajamas immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a full refund.

For additional information, contact Mad Dog Concepts toll-free at (888) 623-3640 between 8:30 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).

March 12, 2009
Seattle Cotton Works is recalling about 40,000 hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings that were sold at Kohl's from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $17.

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, the CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.

The hooded, long sleeve sweatshirts have full-length zippers and drawstrings along the neck line. The products are sold under the Seattle Cotton Works brand in six different designs. The styles are set forth in the image below. The name, 'Seattle Cotton Works' appears along the inside neck line. They were made in Pakistan.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or call the manufacturer to arrange for a full refund.

For additional information or assistance returning a product contact Seattle Cotton Works at (800) 533-8922 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).

May 28, 2009
Home Depot is recalling patio umbrellas that could tip over and strike consumers.

Home Depot has received one report of a recalled patio umbrella tipping over and breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The patio umbrellas are beige with a brown offset pole. They stand 11 feet tall. The base is a brown cross about 18 inches long.

The umbrellas, made in China, were sold at The Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2009 through February 2009 for about $250.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled patio umbrellas and return them to any Home Depot store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact The Home Depot toll free at (866) 403-5504 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.homedepot.com.

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

June 23, 2006
Oceanic's Versa Pro 2A Digital Dive Computer is being recalled because of the danger of decompression.

When using the dive computer set for "User Selected Digital Gauge Mode," the "Elapsed Dive Time" displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. This can cause divers to ascend before fulfilling a decompression obligation, resulting in decompression sickness.

Oceanic has received one report of the dive computers malfunctioning. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves Oceanic-brand Versa Pro 2A dive computers with serial numbers 12000 through 18176 which can be accessed and viewed on the computers display. The serial number and "r2A" are printed on the side of the unit. This recall does not include any other Oceanic brand dive computer, or Versa Pro 2A while operated in normal decompression dive computer mode.

Authorized Oceanic dealers sold Versa Pro 2A digital dive computers nationwide from March 2003 through April 2006 for between $430 and $640.

Consumers should stop using the recalled digital dive computers and take them to any Authorized Oceanic Dealer to get a free replacement Versa Pro 2B.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Oceanic toll-free at (888) 854-4960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers can also e-mail the firm at service@oceanicusa.com, or write to: Oceanic, 2002 Davis Street, San Leandro, Calif. 94577.

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

October 25, 2006
Wal-Mart is recalling Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets sold in its stores. If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children.

The pink cardigan is sold as part of a three-piece set which also includes a light pink turtleneck and denim pants. The cardigan has a pink ribbon woven around the neckline. Minnie Mouse is embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan. The cardigan was sold in sizes 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, and 5T.

The sets were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from July 2006 through August 2006 for about $15.

Consumers should take the recalled cardigan away from children immediately and return the entire three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com.

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

July 9, 2009
Kidde is recalling about 94,000 Model PI2000 dual-sensor smoke alarms. An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire.

The firm has received two reported incidents of smoke alarm malfunctions involving electrostatic discharge during installation. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, HUSH and PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY, which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall.

The alarms, made in China, were sold at retail, department, and hardware stores and through electrical distributors nationwide from August 2008 through May 2009 for between $30 and $40.

Consumers should contact Kidde immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm.

For additional information, contact Kidde toll-free at (877) 524-2086 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.kidde.com.

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

June 23, 2006
Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling about 2,700 bicycle equipped with the "SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate."

The bicycle's stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. The faceplates on the recalled stems can crack allowing the handlebar to break off the bicycle, posing a serious fall hazard.

Specialized has received five reports of the magnesium faceplate exhibiting cracks. No injuries have been reported.

The SW Carbon Stem with Magnesium Faceplate is black with the words "S-Works" and "Magnesium Faceplate" printed on it. The stems were included as original equipment on the following 2006 bicycles models: S-Works Tarmac, Tarmac Pro, S-Works Roubaix, Roubaix Pro, Allez Pro and S-Works Transition. It was also sold as an after-market item under the name S-Works Advanced Composite Mag Road Stem.

The item was sold at authorized Specialized retailers from June 2005 through April 2006 as original equipment of the bicycle models referenced above or as an after market item for about $160.

Consumers should stop riding the bicycles that have the recalled stems immediately and take them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free replacement faceplate.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Specialized at (877) 808-8154 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.Specialized.com.

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