Recalls in January 1970

Bottled water with push-pull sports caps sold under several brand names in 8 oz., 8.5 oz. and .33 liter bottle sizes is being recalled. When pulled to open, the drinking spout on the sports cap can unexpectedly come off, posing a choking hazard for young children.

Bottled water with the affected push-pull sports caps was sold under the brand names Dannon Fluoride to Go, Pure American, Enon Springs, Alhambra Junior Sport Drinking Water and Sparkletts Junior Sport Drinking Water. The bottled water was sold as singles and multi- packs in 8-oz., 8.5-oz, and .33-liter sizes.

The bottled water with this sports cap was sold at a variety of retail outlets including gas stations, grocery, convenience, mass merchandise and drug stores from March, 2002 through September, 2003, for between $0.59 for a single bottle and $3.29 for multi-packs.

Consumers should take the bottled water with the sports cap away from children immediately and return it to the store where purchased for a refund.

For more information, consumers can contact the CCDA Water Consumer Line toll-free at (800) 322-4616 between 9 am and 5 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

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

December 17, 2009
About 18,000 hooded sweatshirts sold at Burlington Coat Factory are being recalled because they contain drawstrings that could strangle children.

The recalled items include Boys Fleece, Printed Fleece and Flannel Zip Hooded Sweatshirts with labels in the neck seam with the brand name Bay Trading and RN# 30842, in sizes 4 - 18.

The sweatshirts, made in Pakistan, were sold at Burlington Coat Factory from September 2006 through October 2009 for about $12 to 20.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Jason Evans for a full refund.

For additional information contact: Jason Evans toll free at (888) 683-0063 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday or visit the firms Web site at www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.

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

December 12, 2003

First & Main Inc. is recalling 2,300 Flutterby Plush Toys. The decorative gem stone on the toys wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This Flutterby plush toy is a winged horse. These pink, blue or purple toys have small plastic gem stones attached to the horses wings. The toys have labels reading, First & Main, Inc., Lombard, IL, Flutterby, Item No. 4005.

Flower shops and small gift shops nationwide sold the toys from July 2002 through November 2002 for about $15.

Remedy: Return the toys to store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: First & Main Inc. at (800) 726-1400 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.firstandmain.com/recall.asp.

October 27, 2009
Belkin International is recalling about 68,000 SurgeMaster surge protectors. The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.

This recall involves the SurgeMaster Surge Protector, models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003. The model number and date of manufacture are located on the underside of the unit. Grey models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.

The units were sold by Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.

For more information, contact Belkin toll-free at 800-952-1465 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.belkin.com/recall.

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

October 23, 2009
Cambridge Silversmiths is recalling about 13,000 sets of Fiesta Masquerade and Home Olympic flatware. The plastic decorative inserts on the flatwares handles can detach during dishwashing, posing a choking hazard to children.

The company has received 28 reports of a plastic insert detaching from the flatware. One incident of injury reported, no specifics provided.

This recall involves the Fiesta Masquerade and the Home Olympic 20- piece flatware sets. The Fiesta Masquerade flatware set is silver-colored and the handles have plastic decorative inserts in red, orange, yellow, green and three different shades of blue. The Home Olympic flatware sets are charcoal and the handles have decorative black inserts.

The Fiesta Masquerade flatware was sold at JC Penney, Federated Department Stores, Bealls and Homer Laughlin from November 2008 through May 2009 for about $70 per 20-piece set; the Home Olympic flatware was sold at Target from August 2008 through August 2009 for about $30 per 20-piece set. The flatware was made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled flatware sets immediately and contact the company to return the product and obtain a free replacement.

For additional information, contact Cambridge Silversmiths at (800) 890-3366 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the companys Web site at www.cambridgesilversmiths.com.

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

Jan. 7, 2003

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sun Rise Bicycle Industrial Co. Ltd. of Taiwan and Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash., are voluntarily recalling about 2,800 bicycles. The frames on these bicycles can break, which can cause riders to lose control and crash.

Raleigh America has received 13 reports of frames breaking including one incident where a consumer reported a broken heel.

The recall involves the 2002 Diamondback X-10 and X-20 Bicycles. These are full-suspension, Y-frame mountain bikes. They are either silver and black or black and blue. Diamondback and X10 or X20 are written on the down and bottom tubes.

Authorized Diamondback dealers sold the X-10 and X-20 bicycles nationwide from September 2001 through October 2002 for about $550 for the X-10 and $770 for the X-20.

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and return them to an authorized Diamondback dealer to receive a free replacement frame. For more information or for the name of the nearest authorized Diamondback dealer, consumers can call Raleigh America at (888) 805-6396 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the web site at www.diamondback.com.

September 17, 2009
Trudeau Corp. is recalling about 22,000 Garlic Duo slicers. The blades can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to users.

The firm has received four reports of the products slicer blades breaking. No injuries were reported.

This product is a combination garlic press and slicer. Recalled model numbers 998009, 998010 or 998010CB were printed on the products packing card, hang tag, or UPC label, but not on the product. The units have "Trudeau" embossed on the handle.

The slicers were sold at department and retail stores nationwide for about $20. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled Garlic Duo immediately and contact Trudeau for directions on how to receive a free replacement garlic press and a complimentary set of 3 flipper measuring spoons.

For additional information, contact Trudeau toll-free at (888) 887 8332 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday to Friday, or visit the firms website at www.trudeaucorp.com.

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

April 29, 2009
DND Imports is recalling about 50 Dinosaur play sets. The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the "Dinosaur Era 2 Hunting Dinosaur" play set. Each play set contains a dinosaur, a helicopter, trees, a hunter, a monkey and various hunting equipment.

The play sets, made in China, were sold at DND Trading in Los Angeles throughout December 2008 for about $7.

Consumers should discard the monkey figure immediately to remove the hazard and contact the firm for a refund or exchange.

For additional information, call DND Imports collect at (818) 815-1791 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

March 4, 2009
Springfield Wire Inc. is recalling about 13,000 Ritchie immersion heaters. The outer cover can crack and expose the heating element to water, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

SWI has received 44 reports of covers cracking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Ritchie Immersion Heaters with model numbers 17863 (120v/250w), 17939 (240v/250w or 240v/325w), and 17940 (240v/325w). The immersion heater is designed to be submerged in a cattle trough to keep the water from freezing. The model number along with SWI is printed on one side of the heating element and a sticker reading Ritchie Specialty Products is found on the other side.

The heaters were sold by Ritchie distributors nationwide from February 2007 through November 2008 for about $60 to $70. They were made in the United States and Mexico.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled immersion heater and return it to the place of purchase for a free replacement heater.

For additional information, contact Ritchie Industries at (800) 747-0222 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, visit the firms Web site at www.springfield-wire.com or contact the dealer from which the heater was purchased.

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

March 24, 2009
Chrysler is recalling about 72,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks from the 2009-2009 model years. The windshield wiper module motor may be susceptible to water intrusion which could cause the wipers to fail.

Dealers will replace the assemblies free of charge. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 about Chrysler Recall No. J10.

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.

May 22, 2003

The Step2 Company is recalling about 800 toy drumsticks because the tip of the drumstick can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

In one incident, a child reportedly began to choke on the top of the drumstick. The child's parent performed the Heimlech maneuver to remove the small part.

The drumsticks were sold with the Step2 Toddle Tunes Big Band Drum set, models 7135B2 and 7135KR. The drum sets are blue and yellow with music decals attached to the front. The word "Step2" is imprinted across the front of the drum set. The yellow and blue drumsticks are about 9-inches long.

The drumsticks were sold at toy stores and online retailers nationwide from February 2002 through April 2003 for about $30.

Consumers should contact Step2 to receive a replacement set of drumsticks, at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

June 5, 2003

Trisonic Products is recalling about 12,000 nightlights which pose a serious electrocution, shock, burn and fire hazard to consumers.

Trisonic has received a report of a nightlight exploding, resulting in laceration injuries to a consumer.

The recalled nightlights have a yellow exterior shaped like a smiley face. A label on the back of the nightlight reads, "Trisonic, 4W/120Vcustom made in China for Trisonic, Queens, NY, TS-45431." The lights were sold at Dollar stores in the eastern portion of the United States between April 2001 through March 2003 for about $1.

Consumers should mail the night light to Trisonic/Eastern America Trio Products, 11-11 131st St., P.O. Box 527018, Flushing, NY 11352, for a full refund plus the cost of postage.

For more information, call Trisonic at (800) 434-8155 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

October 22, 2009
Coyne's & Co. is recalling about 7,800 haunted house screen tea light holders sold at Yankee Candle stores.

The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard. The firm has received three reports of the window pane catching fire. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves haunted house screen tea light holders made of black metal with a transparent coating on the glass windows. The haunted house measures 15-inches wide by 15-inches high by 4-inches deep and can hold up to six tea lights. Tea light candles are not involved in this recall.

The holders were sold exclusively at Yankee Candle stores nationwide and online at YankeeCandle.com between August 2009 and September 2009 for about $25. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and contact Coynes & Company or Yankee Candle for a full refund.

For more information, contact Coynes & Co. at (800) 336-8666 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday or visit the firms Web site at www.coynes.com.

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

June 17, 2009
About 29,000 children's "Chelsea" necklace and bracelet sets are being recalled. Small parts can detach from the necklace and bracelet when the elastic string break, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves two models of Chelseas Necklace and Bracelet Set. These two models are Crayon and the Shiny Heart Necklace and Bracelet Set. Both models have yellow, blue, red, green, purple, and pink crayons or hearts connected by elastic string. Each set has one necklace and one bracelet.

The jewelry was sold at retail stores and wholesalers nationwide from April 1999 through April 2009 for about $4. It was made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled necklace and bracelet set away from children and contact D&D Distributing-Wholesale to exchange or refund the product.

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

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2003 -- IBM is voluntarily recalling to repair 56,000 computer monitors. The monitor's circuit board can overheat and smoke, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

IBM has received five reports of monitors overheating and smoking, including one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled IBM monitors include the G51 CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and G51t Touch Screen CRT models. The G51 and G51t monitors have the following model numbers on a label on the back of the unit: 6541-02N, 6541-02E, 6541-02S, 6541-Q0N, 6541-Q0E, and 6541-Q0S. The label on the back of the recalled G51 models also has a date of manufacture between June 1997 and September 1997. The "IBM" logo can be found on the front of the units, which were manufactured in China and Malaysia.

IBM, MicroTouch Systems, and major retail stores nationwide, including Best Buy, CompUSA, Office Max, and Radio Shack, sold the monitors from June 1997 through December 1998 for about $370.

Consumers should stop using these monitors immediately and contact the IBM Repair Center at (866) 644-3155 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free inspection and repair or replacement. For more information, consumer can log on the company's website at www.ibm.com/pc/g51recall.

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

March 17, 2009
Chrysler is recalling Dodge Ram 2500/3500 trucks from the 2009 model year to fix a problem with the clutch. The recall affects trucks with the heavy duty cab chassis equipped with manual transmissions and power-adjustable pedals.

The company said that the clutch pedal connecting rod may separate from the master cylinder, not allowing disengagement of the clutch. This could result in unintended vehicle movement.

Dealers will replace the clutch master cylinder hydraulic system free of charge. Owners may contact Chryslter at 1-800-853-1403.

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.

November 12, 2009
Homelite is recalling about 85,000 backpack blowers. The fuel tank can leak gasoline, posing a fire hazard. Homelite has received 18 reports of fuel tanks leaking gasoline including one report of minor skin irritation.

This recall involves the Homelite Mighty Lite backpack blowers. The blowers are red and black. The following models are affected by this recall:

The model number and manufacturing date code are printed on the blower's data label which is located on the red plastic housing above the choke knob and adjacent to the fuel tank. Products with a green 'dot' on the outside of the package or the letters 'CA' embossed on the fuel tank are not included in the recall.

The blowers were sold by Home Depot stores and various retailers of refurbished products including Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009 for between $90 and $140. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using their backpack blowers immediately and contact Homelite for the closest dealer location to schedule a free fuel tank replacement.

For additional information, contact Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. at (800) 242-4672 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.homelite.com.

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

November 24, 2003

The May Department Stores Company is recalling more than 57,000 girls' hooded fleece jackets. The zipper pull could detach from these jackets, posing a possible choking hazard to young children.

The girls' hooded fleece jackets have either the brand name "Just Friends" or "Angel Fish" sewn on the inside collar. "Just Friends" also is written on the right pocket. The jackets are 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester.

Jackets with style number 60103 were sold in girl sizes 4-6X in pink, green, blue and lilac. Jackets with style number 60104 were sold in girl sizes 4-6X sold in lilac, melon and turquoise. Jackets with style number 70103 were sold in toddler sizes 2- 4 in pink, mint green and lilac. The style number can be found on the jackets' hang tag.

The jackets were sold at May Company department stores, including Lord & Taylor (which sold the "Angel Fish" brand exclusively), Filene's/Kaufmann's, Robinsons-May/Meier & Frank, Hecht's/Strawbridge's, Foley's, Famous-Barr/L.S. Ayres/The Jones Store, from July 2003 through October 2003 for about $13.

Consumers should return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit.

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

Jan. 30, 2003

Cooper Lighting Inc. is warning consumers that nearly 600,000 Regent 500-watt halogen bulbs may pose a fire hazard if used in torchiere floor lamps or other indoor residential fixtures.

These 500-watt light bulbs generate very high temperatures compared to incandescent and lower wattage halogen bulbs and can start a fire if they come in contact with curtains, clothes or other flammable material. These bulbs are intended for use in outdoor work lights and flood lamps.

While Cooper has not received any reports of fires or injuries, the CPSC is aware of at least 290 fires and 25 deaths since 1992 involving halogen torchiere floor lamps.

Current packaging for the Regent 500-Watt Halogen Bulb, with model numbers WM500Q and BP500Q, does not contain the recommended warning label of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The label should read, "Warning: Fire Hazard! Do Not Use In Torchieres Or Other Indoor Residential Fixtures." Cooper has asked retailers to add the label to bulb packaging currently on store shelves and new 500-watt halogen bulbs will contain the label.

Wal-Mart, Lowes and smaller retail outlets nationwide sold these 500-watt halogen bulbs between January 1999 and October 2002 for about $4.

Consumers currently using these 500-watt bulbs in a torchiere or indoor residential fixture should remove them immediately. Consumers can continue to use the 500-watt halogen bulbs in work lights, flood lamps, and similar outdoor fixtures. For more information, consumers can contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 954-7145 anytime or log on to the company's website at www.cooperlighting.com.

To meet the current Underwriters Laboratories standard, halogen torchiere floor lamps must be equipped with a protective glass or wire guard and have a halogen bulb that is 300 watts or less.

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