Recalls in January 1970

Septembere 19, 2006
Canon U.S.A. is recalling about 800,000 desktop copiers to fix a fire hazard. The company said an improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire.

Canon U.S.A. has received six reports of NP1020 model copiers starting to smoke or catching on fire due to the problem with the electrical connection. No injuries were reported.

The repair recall includes only the following model Canon copiers: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12, NP1010 and NP1020. The model number is on the front panel of the unit. The recalled copiers were manufactured between 1987 and 1998.

The copiers were sold by dealers, national retailers and office supply stores nationwide from January 1987 through December 1999 for between $1,500 and $2,300.

Users should stop using the recalled copiers immediately and contact Canon U.S.A. to receive a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Canon U.S.A. at (800) 828-4040 anytime, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.usa.canon.com.

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

July 11, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the 2005 and 2006 Toyota Scion tC following nine reports of shattered moonroofs.

According to NHTSA, fragments of the shattered moonroofs fell into the passenger compartment.

In seven incidents, the glass fell from retractable glass panel sections and in two incidents the glass in stationary panels shattered.

"Some reports allege that breakage occurred while the vehicles were being driven," according to NHTSA and "one complaint reported cuts from the broken glass.

Toyota recalled several models of the Scion tC last year because of consumer complaints that a glass wind deflector located near the moonroof might shatter when struck by road debris.

That recall involved about 71,000 Scion tC coupes in the U.S. that were also from the 2005-06 model years.

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

April 4, 2006
Brookstone is recalling about 35,000 foldable massaging bed rests because of fire and burn hazards. Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat causing the back side of the product to overheat.

Brookstone has received two reports of overheating, melting and charring, resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled bed rest is designed to support a person sitting in bed. It is beige and consists of a back, two foldable armrests with a cup holder and massage controls, and a headrest with a reading light attached. "Imported by Brookstone Company" is printed on a tag attached to the bed rest. The massaging bed rest also provides heat at a single setting. A curly beige cord is attached to the back lower left corner of the bed rest. On some of the bed rests, "SKU NO: 431254" is printed on a round metal plate where the curly beige cord plugs into the bed rest. "Brookstone" is printed on the beige plug-in transformer that attaches to the beige cord.

Brookstone retail and outlet stores nationwide, Brookstone Web site, Brookstone catalogs, Amazon.com, and borderfree.com from April 2004 through January 2006 for about $125.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bed rest immediately and contact Brookstone for a free replacement bed rest. The firm is contacting customers directly when possible.

For additional information, contact Brookstone toll-free at (888) 318-7455 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT, seven days a week, or visit the firms Web site at www.brookstone.com.

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

September 20, 2006
LEGO is recalling about 358,000 "Explore Super Trucks." The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.

LEGO Systems, Inc. has received 10 reports of a wheel detaching. Two children received serious puncture injuries resulting from the exposed metal axle once the wheel detached. Another child fell when the wheel came off of the toy truck.

LEGO EXPLORE Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for children ages 18 months and up. The toy features a red plastic pick-up/dump truck that measures about 15-inches high and 19-inches wide with four 7-inch black plastic wheels that are packed with a box of 40 LEGO DUPLO bricks in the cargo area.

The unit has a row of DUPLO "studs" across the top of the cab, molded yellow headlights and stickers on the front and sides of the unit create the idea of a windshield, windows and doors depicting a LEGO figure in the drivers seat. The LEGO Explore logo is printed on the door stickers. The box of DUPLO bricks is not included in this recall.

The trucks were sold at various retailers nationwide, including Toys "R" Us and Wal-Mart, from August 2002 through August 2004 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy trucks (not the bricks) immediately and contact LEGO Systems for information on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact LEGO at (800) 718-1858 anytime, or visit www.LEGO.com.

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

March 13, 2006
AquaPod 12-gallon aquariums are being recalled due to a shock hazard.

The aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. When only one of the two lamp cords is plugged in, the unplugged lamp cord can become energized, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Current USA Inc. has received nine reports of electrical problems with these aquariums, resulting in seven consumers suffering shocks by touching unplugged, energized lamp cords.

This recall affects AquaPod Aquariums with model number 7050. The model number is not written on the aquariums, but is on the owners manual and the packaging. Only aquariums without a white label containing the manufacturer date and a bar code, which is attached to light reflector inside lid of the aquariums are included in this recall.

To check if your unit has a white sticker, open the aquarium lid and look on the bottom left corner of the light reflector. If your AquaPod 12-Gallon System has a white label with a date in black letters and bar code, it is not included in the recall. Model numbers 7051 and 7052 aquariums also are not included in the recall.

The acquariums were sold in pet stores nationwide, pet merchandise catalogs, and by Web retailers from December 2005 through January 2006 for about $240.

Consumers should stop using these aquariums immediately by turning off the power at the breaker switch and unplugging all the cords. Consumers should contact their local retailer or call the firm for information on receiving a free replacement aquarium.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers should call Current USA Inc. toll-free at (866) 276-8872 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.current-usa.com.

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

June 7, 2006
Scubapro X650 Diving Regulators are being recalled. A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. If this occurs, air flow will be interrupted and the regulators will no longer function, posing a drowning hazard to users.

The recall involves some X650 second stage regulators. All X650 second stage regulators are clearly marked with a blue capital "X" next to the numbers "650" in white. Affected regulators have a visible bump located on the right side of the unit between the letter "C" and where the mouthpiece attaches to the regulator body.

The units were sold by authorized Scubapro dealers in the U.S. from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $400 and $670

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Scubapro to determine if they have an affected second stage regulator. If so, they will receive a free replacement regulator. The company is contacting registered owners of the product directly.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Scubapro at (800) 808-3948 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.scubapro.com.

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

March 20, 2006
DaimlerChrysler Group is recalling 268,800 vehicles from the 2005-2006 model years to replace a faulty front windshield wiper motor, according to the company.

The recall includes the Dodge Durango, Dodge Caravan and Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country. The wiper motor armature shaft on the vehicles can break resulting in a loss of wiper function.

The company has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the voluntary recall. Owners will be notified when parts are available.

No accidents or injuries have been reported related to the problem, according to Chrysler.

March 4, 2009
All-Clad Metalcrafters Inc. is recalling about 30,000 4-Square Belgian Waffle Makers. Wiring inside the waffle maker can be damaged and contact the waffle makers metal body, posing a shock or fire hazard to consumers.

All-Clad has received 20 reports of waffle makers emitting sparks. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled All-Clad 4-Square Belgian Waffle Maker is electric with a stainless steel exterior. The recall involves units with a model/ref number of #WD700462 and 4-digit manufacture date codes ending in 08. The model/ref number and manufacture date code are located on a white label on the bottom of the waffle maker.

The waffle makers were sold exclusively through Williams-Sonoma stores, catalog and Web site nationwide from March 2008 through January 2009 for about $200. They were made in China.

Consumers should unplug the waffle maker immediately and contact All-Clad for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.

For additional information, contact All-Clad toll-free at (888) 345-0474 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.All-CladWafflerRecall.com.

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

June 21, 2005
Syratech Corporation is recalling about 10,000 "Elements" decorative lawn sprinklers. The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the air. This could pose a risk of injury to consumers and bystanders.

Syratech has received two reports of the lawn sprinkler cracking and projecting pieces of the decorative covering in the air. The company has no reports of injuries.

Description: The recalled products are Elements lawn sprinklers with a plastic decorative body mounted on wheels in the shape of a green frog, blue fish or yellow duck sold under model numbers:

• Model No. 4005059 (Duck)
• Model No. 4005060 (Frog)
• Model No. 4005061 (Fish)

The model numbers are located on the side of the packaging.

The sprinklers were sold at discount retailers nationwide from March 2006 through August 2006 for between $15 and $30.

Consumers should stop using these sprinklers immediately and return them to Syratech Corp. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Syratech. at (800) 471-3986 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or by e-mail at consumerservices@syratech.com.

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

March 8, 2006
Capresso Inc. is recalling about 28,000 espresso machines because of a fire hazard.

The recall is for the C1000 Capresso Automatic Coffee Center. The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received four reports of fires starting inside the coffee center. No injuries or property damage were reported.

The espresso machines have C1000 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 152 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.

The units were sold at department stores and independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2005 for about $800.

Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately and contact Capresso to arrange for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Capresso toll-free at (888) 406-4440 between 8:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at www.capresso.com.

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

July 19, 2006
Style Tronics Inc. is recalling about 19,000 of its Monica and Turbo 1200 hand-held hair dryers. The dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Such electric shock protection devices are required by industry standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.

The recall involves two models of pistol-type hair dryers: The Monica hair dryer has its model name and number, SW-117, written on the handle. It is made of black plastic and chrome, and the handle folds up. The Turbo 1200 model has model number DS-507 written on the back of the handle. The model name is written on the blower nozzle. They are green and white and green.

The dryers were sold at independent discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $3 and $5.

Consumers should stop using these hair dryers, and contact Style Tronics Inc. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Style Tronics Inc. toll-free at (888) 266-9272 between 10 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).

February 24, 2009
Air Venturi is recalling model 9095 Sam Yang .45 caliber air rifles shipped after July 1, 2008. The safety can fail, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. This poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

The precharged pneumatic air rifles were sold by Air Venturi and Pyramyd Air, Airgun Depot, and Cobra Airguns from July 2008 through September 2008 for about $550. They were made in South Korea.

Consumers should stop using these air rifles immediately and contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air for a free repair. Shipping boxes and postage will be provided. All known users have been contacted. If you have not received direct communication from Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air, your rifle is not at issue.

For additional information, contact Air Venturi or Pyramyd Air collect at (216) 292-2570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.airventuri.com.

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

July 6, 2006
Lexar is recalling some of its "JumpDrive" FireFly and 1GB Secure II computer storage units. The recalled units could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recalled drives are high-speed flash drives used to store, transfer and carry data from one computer to another.

This recall only includes Lexar JumpDrive FireFly which is sold in various colors, and Lexar JumpDrive Secure II 1GB which has a metallic silver housing. "Lexar" is embossed on the front of the plastic housing and the capacity is marked on the back. The part number is located on the FireFly's packaging, and on the back of the Secure II 1GB drive.

The recalled JumpDrive Firefly drives were sold at discount department, office supply, and electronics stores, and by Web retailers, including www.lexar.com, between April and May 2006 for between $30 and $110. The recalled JumpDrive Secure II 1GB drive was sold exclusively at Fry's Electronics in May 2006 for about $80.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled JumpDrive Firefly and Secure II devices and contact Lexar to receive a free replacement product.

For additional information, contact Lexar at (800) 248-2798 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.lexar.com.

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

May 13, 2009
Ford is recalling about 8,700 F-150 pickup trucks from the 2009 model year.

The brake stop light switch may be improperly adjusted, which could cause the brake lights to fail to illuminate.

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the switch.

Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or ownerconnection.com.

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 10, 2006
Liz Claiborne Juicy Couture Children's Jewelry is being recalled because it contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled bracelets and necklaces are gold or silver with charms. The charms include a yellow painted metal shirt with Viva La Juicy printed on the front, a cheerleader's megaphone with the word Juicy, a green heart with Juicy Couture, a black dog, the letter J, and a purple flower.

The jewelry is sold in a pink box with Juicy Couture and Made with Love G&P printed on the top. Style numbers YJRU0722, YJRU0723, YJR0724 and YJRU0538 are included in this recall. The style number is printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the pink jewelry box.

The jewelry was sold at department stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for about $95.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm toll-free at (866) 879-7877 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, seven days a week, or visit the firm's Web site at www.juicycouture.com/recall.

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

April 20, 2006
About 290,000 emergency smoke hoods are being recalled because they could expose the user to harmful carbon monoxide which could seriously compromise the user's ability to escape a fire.

The recall affects the EVAC-U8 and EVAC+ Emergency Escape Smoke Hoods manufactured by Brookdale International Systems Inc., a DuPont subsidiary.

These smoke hoods are one-time use respiratory devices that assist users with breathing while escaping a fire. They include a transparent plastic hood that covers the user?s head, and a canister that filters out toxic gases. "EVAC+" or "EVAC-U8" is printed on the canister.

The hoods were sold at Web sites, safety products retailers, catalogs, and travel stores from September 2000 through March 2006 for about $75 for the EVAC-U8 and about $150 for the EVAC+.

Consumers should stop using the smoke hood devices immediately and contact Brookdale for a prorated refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact the firm's recall hotline at (866) 823-4416 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.evacsafety.com.

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

November 16, 2005
Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 226,000 vehicles in the United States and Canada, including the new Ford Five Hundred sedan and Freestyle wagon, because of a fire risk.

Vehicles involved in the recall are from the 2005 model year and include the Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis and Montego sedans.

Ford is recalling 127,493 Ford Five Hundred and Mercury Montego sedans and Freestyle wagons because the straps that secure the fuel tank to the vehicle body may break, causing the fuel tank and fuel tank heat shield to drop onto the driveshaft or exhaust system, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

NHTSA reports the problem could cause a fuel leak and result in a fire in the Ford vehicles.

Ford is also recalling 98,444 Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car and Mercury Grand Marquis sedans because on certain vehicles the battery cable may scrape on an attaching bolt and could lead to a fire.

Today's notice follows the recent high-profile recall of some of Ford's best-selling pickup trucks and SUVs. Ford recalled nearly 4 million vehicles in September because of the risk of engine fires.

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

March 25, 2005
Dollar Tree Stores is recalling about 147,000 "Toy Tunes" electronic musical toys. The ball on the end of the drumstick sold with these toys can break off during use, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall includes two styles of battery-operated, electronic musical toys. The multi-colored toys come in the shape of a drum and a xylophone, and are sold with a drumstick for playing the musical toy.

The recalled toys have a label affixed to the top of the package that reads LIGHT & SOUND MUSICAL TOY and TOY TUNES. A second label affixed to the bottom right of the package reads TRY ME! The label affixed on the back of the package contains, DOLLAR TREE DIST., CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 and MADE IN CHINA.

The toys were sold at Dollar Tree, Only $1, and Dollar Bills stores nationwide from March 2004 through January 2005 for $1.

Consumers should take these toys away from young children immediately, and return the recalled toys to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company Web site at www.dollartree.com.

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

June 29, 2005
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 5,800 Cameron toy chests. A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a childs head, fingers or hands. Chesapeake outdoor chests are also being recalled.

This recall includes the Cameron toy chest in model numbers 4825378 (Honey), 6252852 (Espresso) and 4825386 (White). The product name and model number is located on a label affixed to the back of the toy chest. Inside the lid of the toy chest is a blackboard and an extra storage shelf. The toy chests are made of American hardwood frame with veneer panels and measure 40 x 18 x 20 high.

The toy chests were sold at Pottery Barn Kids Web site, catalog and retail stores nationwide from December 2003 through April 2005 for $349.

Consumers should immediately stop young children from using these toy chests and contact Pottery Barn Kids to determine if their toy chest lid support needs replacement. Pottery Barn Kids will provide consumers with a free lid support replacement kit.

Consumer Contact: Contact Pottery Barn Kids at (800) 699-0449 between 7 a.m. and 12 midnight daily or visit the firms Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com.

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