Recalls in January 1970

Enclave, Traverse, Acadia, Outlook affected

December 2, 2008
General Motors is recalling about 16,000 2009 models of its Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Saturn Outlook to fixd a problem with the rear seat belt buckle assembly.

The SUVs may have been built with a safety belt buckle in the second or third row that is missing a rivet. In a crash, the buckle could separate from the mounting strap.

Dealers will inspect the buckles and replace them if necessary. The recall began on Nov. 26.

Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080; Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; GMC at 1-866-996-9463; Saturn at 1-800-972-8876; or at gmownercenter.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.

• Select toys to suit the age, abilities, skills, and interest level of the intended child. Toys too advanced may pose safety hazards to younger children.
  

• For infants, toddlers, and all children who still mouth objects, avoid toys with small parts which could pose a fatal choking hazard.
  

• Look for sturdy construction, such as tightly secured eyes, noses, and other potential small parts.
  

• For all children under age 8, avoid toys that have sharp edges and points.
  

• Do not purchase electric toys with heating elements for children under age 8.
  

• Be a label reader. Look for labels that give age recommendations and use that information as a guide.
  

• Check instructions for clarity. They should be clear to you, and when appropriate, to the child.
  

• Immediately discard plastic wrappings on toys, which can cause suffocation, before they become deadly playthings.

By using common sense and these safety suggestions, holiday shoppers can make informed decisions when purchasing toys for children.

• Toyota Recalls 2011-2012 Sienna Vans
• Toyota Recalls 53,000 Priuses to Fix Power Steering
• Toyota Recalls Highlander, Rav4 Models
• Toyota Recalls Lexus Models to Check Fuel Pressure Sensor
• Toyota Recalls Tundra to Fix Tire Pressure Monitor
• Toyotas Recalls Some Sienna, Venza Vehicles
• 2005-2008 Toyota Corolla, Matrix
• 2000-2004 Toyota Avalons
• 2003 Toyota Sequoia SUVs
• 1998-2010 Toyota Sienna Mini-Vans
• 2010 Toyota Tundra Four-Wheel Drive Trucks
• Toyota Tacoma 2010 4-Wheel Drive Trucks
• 2010 Toyota Prius
• 2008-10 Highlanders
• 2009-2010 Corollas, Venzas, and Matrixes
• 2007-10 Camrys
• 2009-10 Corollas
• 2009-10 RAV4s
• 2009-10 Matrixes
• 2005-10 Avalons
• 2010 Highlanders
• 2007-10 Tundras
• 2008-10 Sequoias
• Another 2.3 Million Toyota, Lexus Models Recalled
• Toyota Recalls Camry, Avalon, Prius, Tacoma, Tundra, Lexus Models to Fix Runaway Acceleration
• Toyota Recalling 110,000 Tundra Pickups
• Toyota Camry, Avalon, Prius, Tacoma, Tundra
• 2008-2009 Toyota Scion XD
• 2008-2009 Toyota Scion XD
• 2006-2007 Toyota Yaris
• 2004 Toyota Sienna
• Toyota Siennas Recalled to Fix Liftgate
• Toyota Highlander, Highlander Hybrids
• Feds Probe Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Sienna Minivan
• Toyota Matrix & Corolla
• Toyota Recalls Some 2007 Tundra Pickups
• Toyota Extends Sienna Liftgate Warranty
• Toyota Recalls Camry, Lexus Floor Mats, NHTSA Warns Prius Owners
• Toyota, NHTSA Investigate 360,000 Sienna Vans
• Airbag Danger Prompts Scion TC Recall
• Toyota Recalls 533,000 Trucks for Failed Ball Joints
• Toyota Recalls Near 800,000 for July
• Toyota Tundra Recalled to Disable Front Passenger Airbag Switch
• Toyota Recalls Highlander, Lexus RX SUVs
• Toyota Scion tC Moonroof Failures Probed
• NHTSA Probes 600,000 Toyota Trucks and Vans
• Toyota FJ Cruiser Recalled For Tire Flaw
• Massive Toyota Recall Affects Nearly One Million
• Toyota Recalls Prius for Steering Defect

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.

July 23, 2008    
Dirt Devil is recalling nearly 1 million vacuum power brush attachment tools. Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

TTI Floor Care, the manufacturer, has received 140 reports of incidents involving the recalled vacuum tool, including 12 reports of injuries. Those consumers reported minor eye or skin injuries and one thumb injury.

The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with the following Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. The Turbo Tool/Power Brush tools are about 6 inches long by about 5 inches wide and come in a variety of colors that match the color of the vacuum. The housing of the tool was made in clear, red, green, or light blue with clear, light blue, dark blue, red, purple, or black turbine fans with matching brush rolls.

The vacuums, made in China, were sold at mass merchandisers, home improvement stores and other retail stores nationwide from April 2007 through April 2008 for between $60 and $170 for the vacuum cleaner, including accessory tools.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Dirt Devil accessory tool and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact TTI Floor Care at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dirtdevilturbotool.com

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

• 2003-05 Land Rover, Range Rover Models

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.

• Saab 9-3

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.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tek Nek Toys, of Mokena, Ill., is recalling about 294,000 battery-powered children's riding vehicles to replace the battery chargers. The vehicles' battery charger or wires can overheat, presenting fire and injury hazards to children.

CPSC and Tek Nek have received 17 reports of battery chargers and wires overheating, while vehicles were being charged. Two consumers burned their hands while unplugging or charging the vehicles.

The Tek Nek vehicles being recalled are powered by one 6-volt battery and were manufactured before April 2000. The vehicles are made of plastic and were sold under the following model names: Prowler, Dodge Ram, Corvette, SPX Motorcycle and Honda. The model name appears on each vehicle. Some models have working lights and horn, engine and music sounds. A label on the vehicle reads "MADE IN CHINA." Tek Nek vehicles are intended for children 1-1/2 to 4 years old, and the vehicles' speed ranges from 1 to 2 mph, depending on the model.

Toy stores and discount department stores sold the vehicles nationwide from July 1998 through April 2000 for about $89.

Consumers should stop using the vehicles immediately and contact Tek Nek at (877) 446-7719 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free, new charger. Consumers should not charge the vehicles or let children use the vehicles until they have received the new charger.

• 2010-2011 Jaguar
• Jaguar 2004 XJ
• 2009 Jaguar XF

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.

Nantucket Distributing Co. is voluntarily recalling about 28,000 Galileo thermometers. The thermometers contain a liquid that is flammable and a hazardous substance that could be harmful or fatal if swallowed. There have been five reports of thermometers breaking, resulting in two injuries. A man suffered burns to his hands when the thermometer broke near a stove and ignited his clothing. Another man suffered smoke inhalation when extinguishing a fire caused by candles igniting a broken thermometer.

The thermometers are made of glass. They are cylinder- shaped measuring about 17-inches high. Inside the cylinder are floating small glass spheres filled with various colors of liquid. Attached to each sphere is a metal disk with different temperatures embossed on both sides. The spheres float up and down within the cylinder to identify a temperature based on their position within the cylinder. A small gold sticker that says "Made in China" is on the bottom of the cylinder. The Christmas Tree Shops Inc. in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Albany, New York sold these thermometers from June 2000 through December 2000 for $12.99.

Consumers should stop using these thermometers immediately and return them to the Christmas Tree Shops Inc. where purchased for a refund. For more information, consumers should call Christmas Tree Shops Inc. at (800) 876-9677 anytime, or visit the firm's web site at

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

WASHINGTON, May 25, 1999 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), E and I Inc., of Bancroft, Idaho, is recalling about 4,000 Bungee Baby Bouncers. The device allows a baby to bounce while supported in a harness or "belly band" by an elastic "bungee cord," suspended from a doorway. Knots tied in the black rope that supports the bouncer can unravel, causing the baby to fall.

CPSC and E and I Inc. have received six reports of knots failing. In four of these incidents, babies bumped their heads from falls.

The Bungee Baby Bouncer includes a purple harness, a clamp that attaches to the doorway frame, two wooden dowels measuring 15.5 inches and 3.875 inches long, a rope and a purple elastic bungee cord. "E and I's BUNGEE BABY BOUNCER" is written on the harness, and "BUNGEE BABY BOUNCER" is written on the doorway clamp. The product's safety precautions advise the bouncer is to be used for babies approximately 4 months old to walking age, and for babies not heavier than 25 pounds.

Chelsea and Scott's One Step Ahead catalogs, and baby specialty retailers in Utah and Idaho sold the bouncers from September 1998 through March 1999 for between $35 and $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using their Bungee Baby Bouncer, and return only the bungee assembly to E and I Inc. for a free repair. Consumers will be reimbursed postage charges. Consumers can send their bungee assembly to: E and I Inc., P.O. Box 66, Bancroft ID 83217-0066. For more information, consumers should call E and I Inc. at (800) 853-6001 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MDT Monday through Friday.

The metal hook that attaches to the doorway clamp can break, however, a safety cable prevents the bouncer from falling. The company also is replacing these metal hooks as part of this repair.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2002 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Honeywell Consumer Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 450,000 moveable baseboard heaters. The heating element in the heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards.

CPSC and HCP have received 53 reports of these heaters short-circuiting, including two cases where the floor beneath the heater was damaged due to fire. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled HZ-514 Honeywell baseboard heaters are about 40 inches long, 8 inches tall, and 4 inches wide at their widest point. The white baseboard heaters have the name "Honeywell" printed on the front of the unit. The recalled heaters have:

• a six-digit date code beginning with "97" on a sticker on the back or the bottom of the unit, or
• a date code beginning with the digit "8" or "9" stamped on the flat metal prong of the electrical cords plug, or
• a date code beginning with the digits "00" stamped on the flat metal prong of the electrical cords plug and "TYPE I" or nothing stamped on the bottom of the unit.

Department stores and home centers nationwide sold these baseboard heaters from October 1997 through January 2001 for between $30 and $50.

Consumers should stop using these heaters immediately, unplug them, and contact Honeywell at (800) 311-4204 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday or log on to the companys website at www.honeywell.com to determine whether their heater is part of the recall.

Consumers with recalled units will be given instructions on how to mail them back to Honeywell in order to receive a free replacement heater.

Baseboard heaters with "01" stamped on the metal prong of the electrical plug or "TYPE II" stamped on the bottom of the unit are not included in this recall.

• GM Recalls Corvettes with Removable Roofs
• GM Recalls 2005 and 2006 Corvettes

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.

November 6, 2007      Spanish
Swimways Corp. is recalling about 31,000 "Skippy" pool toys because of a laceration hazard. The elastic tongue of the fish can break and forcefully come out and cut the users' hands during launching of the toy.

Swimways has received 24 reports of the pool toy breaking during use. There were five reports of injuries to children including one requiring stitches to a child's hand. Another child's thumb nail was ripped back from the nail bed.

This recall involves a rubber pool toy shaped like a fish. The fish are blue, purple or green colored and measure 8 ' inches long by 5 inches wide. A loop of elastic tubing shaped like a tongue comes out of the mouth of the fish and is used for launching the fish across the water like a slingshot. 'WARNING. Do not aim at another person. Made in China' is printed on the bottom of the fish.

Mass merchandisers and independent pool supply stores sold the toys nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for about $10. They were made in China.

Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Swimways for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Swimways toll-free at (888) 559-4653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swimways.com.

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

March 17, 2008    
MEGA Brands is recalling about 1.3 million MagnaMan magnetic toy figures. Small magnets inside the figures can detach. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

MEGA Brands and CPSC have received 25 reports of magnets coming loose from the figures. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled MagnaMan magnetic toys are figures that have body parts that attach with magnets. They come in either a 'Futuristic Warrior' or 'Ancient Warrior' theme. Each figure comes with three accessories.

The model number is printed on the front of the product's packaging.

The toys were sold at Wal-Mart, Target, Toys R Us, K-Mart and other toy stores nationwide from January 2005 through December 2007 for about $10. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately and return them to MEGA Brands for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MEGA Brands at (800) 779-7122 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.megabrands.com

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

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2001 -- Fisher-Price is recalling about 20,000 infant and toddler Intelli-Table toys for repair. Two red knobs on the toy can break off, creating small parts that can pose a choking hazard for young children.

Fisher-Price has received 32 reports of the knobs breaking off the toys. A 14-month old child was found with a knob in her mouth. Her mother removed it and no injuries have been reported.

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

The Intelli-Table is a round, plastic activity table with a blue, removable top that uses three interchangeable play rings to help children learn numbers, music, and games. The toy is intended for children ages nine to 36 months. The base of the Intelli-Table is red with three legs that are blue, yellow and teal green. The play rings are colored white, yellow and teal green. The red knobs on the yellow ring and white ring can break off. The toy has a Fisher-Price logo on the blue removable top; and has the model number, 77148, and the words, "Mattel, Inc." and "China," molded into the bottom of the red base. Only models manufactured from September 25, 2000 through October 7, 2000 are being recalled. The recalled models have a date code from 269(0) through 281(0) molded into the underside of the blue, removable top.

Toy, mass merchandise and discount stores sold these toys nationwide from October 2000 through March 2001 for about $70.

Consumers should take the toys away from young children immediately and contact Fisher-Price toll-free at (800) 220-7137 anytime to order a free repair kit with replacement knobs. The repair kit consists of two replacement knobs with new screws. Consumers can also visit the Fisher- Price web site at www.fisher-price.com to determine if their toy is recalled.

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Commission (CPSC), Designer Classics LLC is recalling about 11,000 of its children's jeans and overalls manufactured under the BABY GUESS and GUESS GIRLS label. The small decorative metal appliques on the legs of the garments can come loose and separate, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The company has received one report of a child mouthing a metal piece that had separated from the garment.

The denim jeans and overalls were sold in sizes 6 months through 6X. They have the following style numbers on the bottom of the care label: KL11450, KH11448, JL21338, JH21408, and JH31288. "Made in Indonesia" and the size is on the front of the care label. The BABY GUESS or GUESS GIRLS label is above the care label.

Department and specialty stores nationwide sold the garments from October 2000 to December 2000 for between $36 and $42.

Consumers should stop using these garments immediately and call the company for instructions on returning the garment for another garment of the same size.

Consumers should contact the company toll-free at (888) 626-4939 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Garments should be sent to Designer Classics LLC, Attention: Recall, 22351 Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90745. Consumers will be reimbursed for standard postage.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 13,600 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The throttles on these ATVs can stick, preventing the ATV from slowing down when released. This can cause the vehicle to lose control and crash, resulting in severe injury or death.

Polaris has received 26 reports of problems with the throttles on these ATVs. There have been 17 reports of crashes resulting in six consumers suffering injuries.

The recall includes some model year 1999 Scrambler, Sport, and Xplorer 400 ATVs, and some model year 2000 Scrambler and Xplorer 400 ATVs. "Polaris" and the model name are written on both sides of the ATVs. Polaris dealers will help consumers determine if their ATV is part of this recall.

Polaris ATV dealers nationwide sold these ATVs from December 1998 through July 2000 for between $4,800 and $5,900.

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately. Registered owners of the recalled Polaris ATVs were notified by mail about the recall, and also will be contacted by their dealer to schedule a free ATV repair. Consumers should contact their local ATV dealer to get more information about the recall. To locate their local dealer, consumers should call Polaris at (800) POLARIS between 7 a.m. and 2 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Saturday and Sunday. Or, go to www.polarisindustries.com/askPolaris/warranty/warrantyRecalls.asp?article=00ATVRECA2692&area= to access the company's web site.

• 2008 Infiniti QX56, Nissan Armada
• 2010 Infiniti QX56 Recalled to Fix Suspension Problem
• Infiniti QX56 Recalled to Fix Pedal Pin Problem
• Infiniti M35, M45 Recalled to Fix Tire Pressure Sensor

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.