Recalls in January 1970

June 18, 2009
"18 Kick" body boards are being recalled. The green surface coating of the screened logo "Big Lizard" body boards on the underside of the body board contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the 18 Kick Body Board. The boards have various designs on the front including peace signs, white hibiscus, or yellow smiley face. A green lizard and "Big Lizard body boards" are printed on the underside in green.

The boards, made in China, were sold at Beachwear Outlet, Bargain Beachwear, Beach Village Inc., FJ Health & Beauty, Mor USA Inc., Shipwreck-Ocean Jewels, Walmart and Wilcor International Inc. from January 2009 through May 2009 for about $4.

Consumers should take the recalled body boards away from children immediately and return them to place of purchase or contact JGR Copa for a full refund.

For additional information, call JGR Copa at (800) 345-4408 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.jgrcopa.com.

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

August 4, 2009
Spalding is recalling about 1,700 in-ground basketball hoops. The bolts at the base can fail, causing the unit to fall, possibly striking bystanders.

This recall involves Spalding in-ground basketball hoops with a supporting pole and a clear backboard. The following models are included in the recall:

The hoops were sold at MC Sports, Academy Sports, Dunhams Sports and other sporting goods stores nationwide for between $600 and $1,700. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled basketball hoops immediately and contact Russell Brands for instructions on receiving free replacement bolts. If the product is installed in concrete, the firm will arrange for free deinstallation, repair and reinstallation of the product at the consumers home.

For additional information, contact Russell Brands at (800) 431-5827 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.spalding.com.

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

March 4, 2005
J.C. Penney is recalling nearly 60,000 infant and toddler sweaters. The zipper-pull mechanism can detach from the zipper, posing a choking hazard to children.

Being recalled are "Arizona" Boys Zip-Up Cardigan Sweaters -- 42,000 toddler-size and 15,000 infant size. J.C. Penney has received one report of a toddler removing the zipper-pull mechanism and placing it in his mouth. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled sweaters were sold in toddler sizes (2T to 5T) and infant sizes (12M to 24M) in colors red barn and navy. The sweaters have an Arizona Jean Company tag sewn in the neckline and include RN Number 93677 and Made in Israel.

The sweaters were sold at J.C. Penney stores nationwide from September 2004 through January 2005 for $15 (infant) and $17 (toddler).

Consumers should stop using the recalled sweaters immediately and return them to any J.C. Penney store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact J.C. Penney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.jcpenney.com.

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

April 2, 2009
Horizon Hobby is recalling about 15,000 radio transmitters for model aircraft. The defective transmitters can cause model airplanes and helicopters they control to fall from the sky while in flight and crash into bystanders or property. The propellers can also spin unexpectedly injuring a person standing too close or working on the aircraft.

Horizon Hobby is aware of two injuries that resulted in multiple cuts to the hands.

The recalled Spektrum DX6i radio transmitters are used to control model airplanes and helicopters. Spektrum DX6i is printed on the front of the transmitters. The transmitters were sold individually or as part of three different ready-to-fly model aircraft. Item numbers and product date codes included in this recall are listed below. The item number is located on the products packaging. The date code is located on a label inside the transmitters battery compartment or on the underside of the battery compartment door.

The transmitters, made in China, were sold by independently-owned model and hobby shops from July 2008 through January 2009 for about $200 for the transmitter, or for between $400 and $500 for the transmitter when sold with a model airplane or helicopter.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio transmitters and contact Horizon Hobby to arrange to have the transmitters shipped free of charge for inspection and repair.

For additional information, contact Horizon Hobby toll-free at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site www.horizonhobby.com

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

January 28, 2005
Leiner Health Products Inc. is recalling about 13,000 bottles of Longs Central-Vite Multivitamins. The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

The recalled Central Vite multivitamins were sold in a value size container of 500 tablets. The plastic white pill bottle is labeled Advanced Formula Central Vite with Lycopene and Value Size.

The vitamins were sold at Longs retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2004 for about $16.

Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest Longs retail store for a refund or replacement.

Consumer Contact: Call Leiner Health Products at (800) 421-1168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may visit www.leiner.com for information about this recall.

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

May 5, 2009
Jaguar is recalling about 15,000 2004 XJ models because of concerns about a possible condition that could affect the braking system.

The company said that a noise reduction pad fitted to the under tray could contribute to a build-up of water and dirt, which could lead to corrosion of the brake pipes, which could lead to the braking circuits failing, possibly causing a complete loss of braking.

Dealers will remove the pad and inspect the brake pipes for rust and corrosion. There will be no charge for the service.

Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827.

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.

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2001 -- Stihl is voluntarily recalling about 1,000 chain saws. A missing screw can cause the chain brake to fail to operate, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

No injuries have been reported.

The recalled chain saws are model number 019T with serial numbers 249129398 through 249956311. A label on the chain saw reads in part "STIHL" and "model number 019T." The serial number is imprinted on the front of the chain saw. Stihl dealers sold the chain saws from December 2000 through May 5, 2001 for about $270.

Consumers should stop using the recalled chain saw immediately and return it to the Stihl dealer where purchased for repair. For more information, contact Stihl Inc. at (800) 467-8445 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's web site at www.stihlusa.com.

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

April 5, 2005
DESA Heating Products is recalling about 88,000 ALL-PRO, Reddy Heater and MASTER Infrared Propane Heaters. The plastic ring on the heaters regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on.

The firms have received four reports of incidents involving minor burns to the hand and two cases of minor property damage.

DESA and Scheu portable propane infrared (tank top) heaters with the following model names and number are involved in this recall: All-Pro (SPC-15R & SPC-30R), Reddy Heater (HD15A & HD30A) and MASTER (TT15A & TT30A). Reddy, ALL-PRO and Master Heaters imported by DESA have serial numbers between 016,000,000 and 016,159,999. All-Pro heaters imported by Scheu have serial numbers beginning with a C or D prefix.

The model and serial numbers are on the carton and on the heater. The designation Made in China is on the carton and warning label attached to the heater. This recall involves only heaters made in China with the serial numbers listed above and does not include those made in Mexico or in China with different serial numbers. The heaters made in Mexico have the same or similar model numbers, but show Made in Mexico on the carton and warning label and use the prefix M in the serial number. There have been no problems with the Mexican heaters and they are not to be returned.

The heaters were sold at home centers and hardware stores nationwide from September 2002 through January 2005 for between $45 and $120.

Consumers should stop using this heater immediately and return it to the location where you purchased it to obtain a free replacement. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.

Consumer Contact: Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2000 --In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Universal Security Instruments Inc., of Owings Mills, Md., is voluntarily recalling about 34,000 smoke alarms. The smoke alarms can fail to go off when smoke or fire is present. Also, a capacitor in the alarm can burn out, releasing smoke and melting the cover.

Universal has received three reports of alarms failing, releasing smoke. There has been one report of minor smoke damage to the wall of a mobile home. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers can identify the recalled models by removing the alarm cover from its base and looking for the manufacture date code and model number. The smoke alarms are made of white plastic and have the manufacture date code and model number imprinted on the back of the alarm.

Some alarms do not have the brand name printed on the unit. Consumers should look at the model number to determine if it is a recalled alarm.

Electrical distributors, housing suppliers, and hardware stores sold these smoke alarms nationwide from April 1998 through June 1999 for between $10 and $15. Most of these smoke alarms were pre-installed in homes during construction.

Consumers should call Universal Security Instruments Inc. toll- free at (800) 390-4321 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free, replacement alarm.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), K2 Corp., of Vashon, Wash., is recalling about 12,000 "FLIGHT ALX" brand in-line skates. The skate's plastic brake mount could crack and fail, causing the skater to fall and suffer serious injury.

There have been no incidents or injuries reported. This recall is being conducted to prevent injury.

The recalled skates are the "FLIGHT ALX" brand with model number S00161 or S00162, manufactured before November 20, 1999. The brand name and model number are on the skate's tongue.

The manufacturing date is stamped in the heel of the skate, on the footbed. It is written as the year, month and day (for example, 19991002 is October 2, 1999). Women's skates are maroon and silver in sizes 4 through 11. Men's skates are gray and orange in sizes 5 through 14.

Sporting goods stores nationwide sold the skates from August 1999 through November 1999 for about $200.

Consumers should stop using these skates immediately and return them to the store where purchased for free replacement skates. For more information, call K2 Corp. at (800) 426-1617 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Consumers also can access the company's web site at http://www.K2skates.com/flight_recall.htm.

August 19, 2009
About 2,300 Krell amplifiers are being recalled. A component input device can fail and cause the amplifiers to overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Krell has received 50 reports of the amplifiers overheating including reports of smoke and electrical fire. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Krell power amplifiers with model numbers KAV-250a, KAV-250a/3, KAV-500i and KAV-1500. The amplifiers are used to provide power to a loudspeaker in a home audio playback system. The Krell logo is printed on the front of the amplifier.

The amplifiers, made in the United States, were sold by authorized dealers and distributors of audio equipment nationwide from January 1997 through February 2001 for between $3,000 and $8,000.

Consumers should immediately stop using the amplifiers, and contact Krell to schedule the free installation of replacement fuses.

For additional information contact Krell at (888) 436-6055 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.krellonline.com.

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

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ace Hardware Corp. is recalling about 22,000 Ace-brand shingling hatchets. The heads on these tools can detach when in use, striking the user or a bystander and causing serious injury.

Ace Hardware Corp. has received two reports of hatchet heads detaching, one of which struck a bystander in the head, resulting in a cut requiring 32 stitches.

The hatchet, used to remove and hammer on roof shingles, is about 13-inches long. It has a hickory handle with a leather strap on the end and a forged steel head with a hatchet on one side and a hammering face on the other. The word "ACE" is etched on one side of the tool head and "TAIWAN" is on the other side. These hatchets have item number 2014710, which is printed on a label on the hatchet's handle.

Ace Hardware Stores nationwide sold the hatchets from March 1994 through April 2000 for about $18.

Consumers should stop using the hatchets immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware Store for a refund. For more information, contact Ace Hardware Corp. toll-free at (877) 223-4391 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2002 -- SC Johnson is voluntarily recalling about 2.5 million Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners. The units may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire.

SC Johnson has received five reports of misassembly and no reports of injury or property damage.

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

The air fresheners come in two fragrances, Sky Breeze and Mystical Garden. They have a unique rotating plug-thru outlet, which allows other electrical devices to be used in the same outlet as the plug-in. The rotating outlet says "15 Amps Max" on the front and has a yellow disk on the back. The Extra Outlet Scented Oil units have a model number "SCJ079" on the back.

No other products sold under the Glade PlugIns brand names are part of the recall.

Grocery and retail stores nationwide sold the air fresheners between January 2002 and April 2002 for between $4 and $5.

Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact SC Johnson at (800) 571-0920 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday, or anytime on-line at www.scjohnson.com, for free, full value replacement coupons or a refund.

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2002 -- Intercon Merchandising Source Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 Time Out folding mini beach chairs which can be used by both children and adults. The chairs can collapse, posing crush and amputation hazards to consumer's fingers and toes.

CPSC and Intercon are aware of one incident in which the tip of a 3-year old girl's finger was amputated when the chair collapsed.

The recalled mini beach chair was a free gift with the purchase of a Time Out cosmetic product at Sears stores. The mini beach chairs are white aluminum with a blue canvas seat and back. The name "Time Out" is printed on the canvas backrest.

Sears stores nationwide distributed the mini beach chairs with the purchase of $20 worth Time Out cosmetics from June 2000 through August 2000.

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

Consumers should stop using these mini beach chairs immediately and contact Intercon for a free repair. Consumers can contact Intercon at (800) 634-0469 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.

April 2, 2009
About 1,900 SunKids convertible cribs are being recalled because of entrapment and suffocation hazards.

The sides of the crib are made of mesh that expands, creating a gap between the side and the cribs mattress if its not zipped into place, or a gap between the side and an added mattress. A young child can slip into this gap and become entrapped or suffocate. Also, the cribs drop side can fail to fully latch posing a fall hazard to young children.

No incidents have been reported with this crib. However, federal safety regulators say they have learned of the death of a 5-month-old child in August 2008 involving another companys nearly identical crib that was recalled. The child became entrapped between the mattress and the mesh side and suffocated.

The recall involves the SunKids convertible crib/playpen/bassinet/bed with model number PY256. SunKids is embroidered on the bottom left of the cribs drop side. The convertible cribs have a drop side rail, stationary side rail, canopy assembly, and bassinet. The sides of the convertible crib are fabric and mesh. The mattress support, bassinet, canopy, and bed skirt are covered in fabric. The fabric and the mesh were sold in navy blue, light blue, pink, beige, white, beige checker, and pink heart.

The cribs, made in China, were sold at small juvenile product retailers in N.Y., N. J., and Calif. from January 2007 through October 2008 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled convertible cribs and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Suntech Enterprises toll-free at (888) 268-8139 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).

May 12, 2009
Chrysler is recalling about 37,000 2009 Dodge Ram picks equipped with manual temperature controls.

The company said the software in the heating and air conditioning module may cause the windshield defrosting/defogging functions to become inoperative.

Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module free of charge when the recall begins during June 2009. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 about Recall No. J12.

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.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Fazoli's Management Inc., is voluntarily recalling about 310,000 Pasta Pals toys included with Fazoli's Kids Meals.

The toy is a plastic, barrel-shaped container with small, plastic tomato and ravioli figures inside. The bottom of the container can fit over a child's nose and mouth, which could pose a suffocation hazard to children under 3 years of age.

Fazoli's has received one report of a child putting the container over his mouth. No injuries have been reported.

The Pasta Pals toy's blue container measures about 2.5 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Inside are three red tomato figures and three yellow ravioli figures. Children can empty the figures out of the container and link them to form a chain.

"FAZOLI'S ITALIAN FOOD...FAST" is imprinted onto the top of the barrel. "(c)2000Fazoli's Management, Inc." and "Made in China" are imprinted into the bottom of the barrel. Fazoli's restaurants nationwide included the Pasta Pals toys with Fazoli's Kids Meals from January 2000 through August 2000.

Consumers should immediately take the barrel-shaped container away from young children. Discard the container or return it to any Fazoli's restaurant for a free Italian Lemon Ice. For more information, consumers can call Fazoli's toll-free at (877) 401-7408 anytime or visit the firm's web site at http://www.fazolis.com/recall.html.

July 31, 2009
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. is recalling about 90 SWR Blonde acoustic bass amplifiers. Wiring in the amplifiers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The recall involves the SWR Natural Blonde 120V acoustic bass amplifier, model 44-60600-000. The amplifier measures about 26 inches x 16 inches x15 inches, and has a blonde-textured vinyl covering with a black control plate and black stamped steel vibration-free grill. The model number is located on the top rear panel of the amplifier. 'SWR' and 'Natural Blonde' are printed on the front of the amplifier.

Consumers should stop using the recalled amplifiers immediately and contact FMIC for a free inspection and repair. Fender is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled bass amplifiers.

For additional information, contact FMIC at (800) 856-9801 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site www.swrsound.com.

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