Recalls in January 1970

August 16, 2006
Atico International USA is recalling more than 200,000 folding picnic tables. The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly.

There have been 26 reports of the tables collapsing, including 18 reports of injuries including a broken foot and muscle strains.

The recalled picnic tables have a GREEN plastic top, four GREEN plastic seats that are permanently attached, and silver/steel aluminum legs. Model numbers involved in this recall are W50B2268 and W50H0284. The model numbers are located on the packaging.

The tables were sold at Family Dollar, Rite-Aid, Kerr Drug, Happy Harry's, Mays, Community Distributors, Farmacias El Amal, Eckerd, Snyder Drug, Navarro Discount Pharmacies, and Duane Reade stores nationwide from January 2001 through December 2005 for between $20 and $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using the picnic tables and contact Atico for product verification and product return instructions. Consumers who return their table to Atico will receive a refund and up to $15 for return shipping by U.S. ground.

For more information, contact Atico International USA toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.aticousa.com.

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

December 29, 2006
Progress Lighting Inc. is recalling about 12,000 trim assembly kits for recessed light fixtures. Heat from the light bulb can cause the fixture's plastic trim to soften and melt, causing the trim and lens to fall, possibly injuring those nearby.

Progress Lighting has received four reports of the trims melting. No injuries have been reported.

Trim assembly kits involved in this recall attach to recessed light fixtures installed primarily in bathroom ceilings. The trim assemblies include a 7 3/4-inch white plastic ring, a glass lens and a metal reflector. Affected models were made in China and have model numbers: 8009-60, 8010-60 or 8011-60.

The model number and country of manufacture are located on a sticker attached to the inside and outside of the reflector. Models made in Mexico are not included this recall.

The kits were sold by electrical and lighting distributors nationwide from July 2006 through December 2006 for between $9 and $27.

Consumers should stop using the recessed light fixtures containing the recalled trim rings immediately and contact Progress Lighting to arrange for installation of a replacement trim ring.

Customer Contact: For more information, contact Progress Lighting toll-free at (877) 369-4548 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.progresslighting.com.

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

June 13, 2006
The "Garden Treasures" foldable steel hammock stand sold at Lowe's is being recalled. The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall.

Users can be injured from falling to the ground, striking the hammock stand's base, or being struck by the arms of the hammock stand.

There have been three reports of the hammock stands breaking at the welds. Six people have reported injuries from falling, including a head laceration requiring stitches, bruises and neck and back pain.

The recalled hammock stand is black steel, is foldable, and has two wheels. The item number, 226724, is printed on the box in which the hammock stand was sold, and on the instructions that were provided with the hammock stand.

The hammocks were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide from December 2005 through March 2006 for about $100.

Consumers should stop using the recalled hammock stands immediately and return them to any Lowe's store to receive a full refund.

For more information, contact Lowe's stores toll-free at (866) 208-0827 anytime, or visit www.lowes.com.

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

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2001 -- Warn Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling 50,000 winch kits, which attach to All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and are used as a vehicle recovery tool. An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use. The solenoid was manufactured by White-Rodgers.

Warn Industries has received five reports of ATV fires started from winch kits installed on these vehicles in the U.S., and four reports of ATV fires in Canada. One consumer reportedly suffered smoke inhalation as a result of one of these fires. The fires resulted in loss or damage to the ATVs and, in some cases, adjacent vehicles or surrounding structures.

The A2000 winch kit is normally mounted directly to the ATV. To control the winch direction, the A2000 uses a round switch that mounts to the rack or handlebars of the ATV. The winch is gray and has a "Warn" logo on the body of the winch below the model number, "A2000." The A2000 winch kit includes a solenoid, which is used to interrupt the power to the winch. "White-Rodgers" is written on the label of the solenoid. The solenoid is found attached to the power wire between the battery and the switch. The bracket used to attach the affected solenoid has one open slot and one hole.

ATV dealers and specialty retailers nationwide and mail order catalogs sold these ATV winch kits from November 2000 through May 2001 for about $400.

Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to receive the free replacement solenoid and installation instructions. Consumers can call Warn Industries at (877) 277-0539 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; e-mail the firm at piline@warn.com; or visit their web site at www.warn.com.

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

May 12, 2009
About 11,000 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles are being recalled. The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard.

There have been 25 reports of the handlepost hinge on these bicycles cracking, including one minor injury involving scrapes and bruises.

This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows:

The words "Dahon" or "Novara" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. Hinges with an "R" embossed on the face of the upper handlepost hinge and/or a "Radius Handlepost" sticker on the handlepost are not included in the recall.

The bicycles wre sold by authorized Dahon California dealers and REI stores nationwide from March 2008 through April 2009 for between $430 and $1,300. They were made in Taiwan and China.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair.

For additional information, contact Dahon California at (800) 442-3511 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.dahon.com

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

June 23, 2009
Crane Plumbing is recalling about 5,500 whirlpool bath tubs. The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bathers hair in the openings, causing the bathers head to be held under water, which can result in drowning.

The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve.

The tubs were sold at home improvement, retail and wholesale stores nationwide from March 2007 through February 2009 for between $700 and $2,700.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tubs. Consumers can contact Crane for additional identification information on affected tubs. Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options:

1. Contact Crane directly to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or facility; or
2. Consumers can choose to replace the part themselves and Crane will provide them with a free repair kit and directions.

For additional information, contact Crane Plumbing toll-free at (866) 876-3632 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.craneplumbing.com.

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

May 5, 2006
About 730,000 metal charms sold with certain Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment DVDs are being recalled because they contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled silver-colored metal charms were included as a free giveaway in certain Shirley Temple movie DVDs in specially marked pink boxes. Some DVD boxes contain only charms. Others contain charm bracelets with charms. The charms come in various shapes including animals, hats, treble clefs, and lollipops.

The DVD boxes are marked with "Bonus Charm Bracelet Inside," or "Bonus Charm Inside." Charms sold with the following DVD titles are included in this recall:

The DVDs were sold at retail stores that sell DVDs, by Web retailers, and direct mail from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15 for single DVDs and about $30 for gift box collections of three DVDs.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled charms away from children and contact the firm for information on how to return the charms only, and to receive a free DVD.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Fox Home Entertainment toll-free at (877) 541-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dvdcharmrecall.com.

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

August 16, 2006
Black Diamond is recalling about 18,000 speed buckle harnesses used during mountain climbing. The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.< />

These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus Speed, Momentum Speed, Vario Speed and Wiz Kid. The names can be found on a tag sewn inside the waist belt of the harnesses. The harnesses are various colors and were sold individually. Only Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses with incorrectly threaded buckles are included in this recall.

The harnesses were sold at rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Black Diamond Equipment collect at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com.

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

March 14, 2009
A Commerce City, Calif., firm — Kim Send Company — is recalling nearly 18,000 pounds of granulated chicken bouillon products that were ineligible for import to the U.S., the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

The granulated chicken bouillon products are being recalled because the products do not meet poultry products inspection or poultry exemption requirements. The foreign inspection system of the country where the poultry ingredients originated has not been deemed equivalent to that of the U.S.

The problem was discovered after FSIS identified a shipment of products containing poultry which were imported from an unapproved source. The granulated chicken bouillon products were distributed to retail establishments nationwide. FSIS has received no reports of illness as a result of consuming this product.

The products subject to recall include:

• 16-ounce cans of "CALFARM BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon"
• 16-ounce cans of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
• 2.2-pound cans of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
• 5-pound bags of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."
• 2.2-pound bags of "MAYLOR BRAND Granulated Chicken Bouillon."

February 17, 2006
abc distributing, LLC is recalling about 8,300 pilates balls. The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use.

In addition, the grommet used to hold the black rubber tubing could separate from the nylon webbing. Consumers using the pilates balls could fall and be hit by pieces that separate.

The firm has received one report of a minor injury.

The inflatable pilates balls are blue with black handles. They are about 26-inches in diameter when inflated. They are sold with a blue air pump.

The balls were sold by catalog and online sales nationwide from August 2005 through September 2005 for about $9.

Consumers should immediately stop using these pilates balls and contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive free replacement handles. All consumers who purchased these pilates balls were notified directly about the recall.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact abc distributing toll-free at (866) 736-3654 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.abcdistributing.com.

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

November 15, 2006
Target is recalling "Play Wonder" puzzle tables. The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Also, the tips of the nails on the inside shelf of the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a laceration or puncture hazard.

Target has received two reports of the pegs coming off of the puzzle pieces. In one of these reports, a child was found to be mouthing the pegs.

This recall involves a "Play Wonder" brand puzzle table that contains three nine-piece wooden puzzles inside the table. They are light blue with paw prints painted across the top of the table. The table is about 13-inches high when assembled and has green sides. The "Play Wonder" logo is located in the front lower right corner of the packaging. Item number 204/12/0162 is located in the front upper right corner of the packaging.

The puzzle tables were sold Target stores nationwide and on www.target.com from December 2005 through October 2006 for about $25.

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sta-Rite Industries is voluntarily recalling about 29,000 battery chargers used in battery back-up sump pump systems.

The battery chargers can overheat and ignite, melting the charger housing and posing a fire hazard.

Sta-Rite has received seven reports of battery chargers overheating or catching fire. Four incidents have involved smoke or fire damage to homes, confined to the immediate area of the charger. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled battery chargers are used in the "Flotec" and "Sears" back- up sump pump systems. The sump pump system is used to remove water from homes that have basements. This recall involves the charger only, not the sump pump. Consumers can identify whether the sump pumps battery charger is being recalled by checking the sump pump system model number. The Flotec system is model number FP2000DCC-02 or 2P667B and the Sears system is model number 390.306062. The brand name and model number can be found on the pump model plate located on the pump. The part number on the charger is PS17-77 and can be found below the meter on the charger. Sta-Rite will help consumers determine if the battery charger is part of this recall.

Large and small home centers, auto parts and plumbing supply stores, including Sears, W.W. Grainger, Advanced Auto Parts, Home Quarters, Home Depot, and Hechinger sold the sump pump systems nationwide from December 1994 through September 1997 for about $200. The battery chargers also were sold as a replacement part for the sump pump systems for about $130.

Consumers should stop using the sump pumps with the recalled battery charger immediately. Consumers can receive a free replacement battery charger by calling the Sta-Rite Consumer Assistance Hotline toll-free at (800) 845-6541 anytime.

• More Toyota, Lexus Models Recalled
• Toyota, Lexus Models Recalled to Fix Steering Problem
• 2003-2007 Lexus LX470
• 2006-2008 Lexus Models - Stalling Problem
• 2009-2010 Lexus Models Recalled to Fix Steering
• 2010 Lexus GX 460 SUVs
• 2010 Lexus HS250h
• Another 2.3 Million Toyota, Lexus Models Recalled
• Lexus GS, IS, LS
• Lexus Recall for Faulty Fuel Line
• Lexus GS and IS Recalled for Faulty Seatbelt

For more information, 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.

This listing may not include every recall. See www.safercar.gov for additional recalls.

August 17, 2009
BMW is recalling certain 2009 Z4, 30I and 35I models. A defective connector in the belt tensioner system could cause the tensioner to fail to deploy in a crash.

No date has yet been set for the recall. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.

July 6, 2006
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 413,000 cement candles. The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The company has received nine reports of incidents involving flaring of the candles. No injuries reported.

The recalled candles are cylindrical pillars measuring 3(d) x 4 (h), 3(d) x 6(h), and 4(d) x 6(h) with a sand layer base. The recalled models are the Cement Aspen Flower (White), SKUs 2115564, 2115577, 2115592; Cement Downpour (Grey), SKUs 2118150, 2118176, 2118189; Cement Biscotti (Khaki), SKUs 2115523, 2115536, 2115549; and Cement Citrus Cilantro (Green), SKUs 2115499, 2115508, 2115510.

The candles were sold by Pier 1 Imports through its retail stores nationwide, its Web site (www.pier1.com) and its Summer 2006 catalog from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $10 and $20.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday and 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Sunday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pier1.com.

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

October 18, 2006
Starbucks is recalling about 73,000 "Barista Aroma" stainless steel 8-cup coffee brewers because of a fire hazard.

The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.

Starbucks has received 23 reports of melting in the plastic housing of the brewers. No injuries have been reported.

This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. "Starbucks Barista Aroma" is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish. The Starbucks Barista Grande 12-Cup Coffee Brewer and Starbucks Barista Solo Coffee Brewers are not included in this recall.

The units were sold at Starbucks company-owned and operated stores nationwide between March 2005 and September 2006 for about $100.

Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee brewers immediately and contact Starbucks for a full refund. Consumers will receive a postage-paid package along with instructions on how to return their brewer. Starbucks is also offering a coupon (valid through 1/31/07) for a free pound of coffee as an incentive to return the recalled machine.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should contact Starbucks' Barista Aroma recall hotline at (800) 453-1047 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT (11 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET), or visit the company's Web site at www.starbucks.com - consumers may also write to Starbucks Coffee Company at Customer Relations, Starbucks Coffee Company, mailstop S-RC1, P.O. Box 3717, Seattle, WA 98124-3717.

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

June 29, 2006
Electronic toy guitars sold at flea markets for less than $2 are being recalled. Small parts pose a choking hazard to infants.

The recalled plastic toy guitar has a white face and red back with a green shoulder strap. There are multi-colored animal-face buttons on the front of the guitar including a chicken, a duck, a dog, a pig and a lamb.

A label on the front of the guitar reads, "GUITAR SERIES JC856." "MADE IN CHINA" is embossed on the front of the battery cover on the back of the guitar. Packaging on the box reads in part, "Jie Cheng" and "NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS."

Consumers should immediately stop using the toy and return it to the vendor where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers should call Sino Trading collect at (713) 789-9996 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday or e-mail the firm at alisaxia8@yahoo.com.

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

August 26, 2009
IKEA is recalling about 120,000 sets of MELINA Roman blinds. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

CPSC and IKEA received a report of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a near strangulation. His mother found him hanging from the looped bead chain.

This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words Made in Taiwan. On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester.

The blinds were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $20 and $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.ikea-usa.com.

Safety regulators remind consumers to examine all Roman Blinds and shades in their homes. If looped pull cords are present or exposed inner cords are found on the back of blinds or shades and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing them with blinds or shades that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords.

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

December 14, 2006
Wal-Mart is recalling about 56,000 "Holiday Time" stuffed Christmas beagles. The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle's mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The stuffed animal is a brown and white beagle with a red scarf and Santa hat trimmed in red and white stripes. A green wreath with red pompoms is attached near the beagle's mouth. The stuffed beagle measures 7-inches tall and 5-inches long. "Marketed by WAL-MART STORES, INC" and UPC number "8 85271 90780 3" are printed on the dog's sewn-in labels. "Holiday Time" is printed on the animal's hang tag.

The beagles were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2006 through December 2006 for about $3.

Consumers should immediately take the stuffed animal away from young children and return it to the nearest Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

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

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