Recalls in January 1970

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2002 -- Cannondale Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 1,300 bicycles with defective stems. The stem can break away from the bicycle, causing a loss of control, falls and serious injury to riders.

Cannondale has received four reports of stems breaking, including one minor injury.

The recalled stems are black and have the model name - 3T ZEPP XL printed in white on the sides of the body of the stem. The faceplate also has "3T" printed in white at the front of the stem. The stems were installed on 2002 and 2003 model year Cannondale bicycles. The recalled stems were manufactured in Italy by 3T (Tecno Tubo Torino) and distributed by parent company, Gruppo, SPA.

Authorized Cannondale Bicycle dealers nationwide sold the stems from March 2001 through July 2002 for between $3,400 and $5,000 (includes the cost of the bicycle). The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Consumers should stop riding bicycles with these stems immediately and contact a local Cannondale retailer for a free repair. Consumers can contact Cannondale at (800) BIKEUSA or visit the company's website at www.cannondale.com to find a local dealer.

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2002 -- E-filliate Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 extension cords. The cords have reversed polarity, which can present electric shock and electrocution hazards to consumers.

E-filliate has received one report of reverse polarity, though no one has been injured. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recalled Ziotek brand extension cords are black and about one to two feet long. The letters "MSL" are imprinted on the cord's three- pronged plug. The single-receptacle cords have the website, www.ziotek.com, printed on the cord; while the double-receptacle cords have the name "ZIO TEK" printed on the splitter. These extension cords were manufactured in China.

"Cyberguys" catalogs and the "Cyberguys" website (www.cyberguys.com) sold the extension cords nationwide from January 2002 through March 2002 for between $2 and $3.

Consumers should unplug the cords immediately and call E-filliate at (800) 327-6703 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a prepaid shipping label to return the cord and to select a free replacement or a full refund. Consumers who return the recalled product will also receive a 10 percent discount on a Cyberguys product. Consumers can visit www.cyberguys.com for information.

Cords that have the letters "MSL" imprinted on the plug, but which also have a yellow "QC" label wrapped around the cord, are not included in this recall.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2002 -- Black & Decker is voluntarily recalling about 6,100 table saws. The motor housing on the saw may crack, posing a risk of electric shock to consumers.

Black & Decker has not received any reports of injuries. This recall to repair is being conducted to prevent the occurrence of injuries.

The recall involves 10-inch table saws, made in Taiwan, with the model number BT2500 and dates codes 200128-CT through 200148-CT. The model number and date codes are located on a name plate on the front panel above the power switch. The saw is grey with an orange front panel. The name "Black & Decker" is located on the lower right hand portion of the front panel.

Home centers and hardware stores nationwide sold the table saws from August 2001 through April 2002 for about $400.

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

Consumers should stop using these table saws immediately, unplug them, and call Black & Decker at (866) 357-0324 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair. For more information, consumers can log on to the company's website at www.blackanddecker.com.

No other Black & Decker table saws are involved in this recall to repair.

March 5, 2009
Wall-Mounted Radiators are being recalled by Rettig Belgium after a child's death. the radiators can come loose from the wall and fall on persons nearby.

Only 36 of the units were sold in the United States but there are about 113,000 worldwide.

No incidents have been reported in the U.S. There have been 52 incidents reported outside the U.S., including one that involved the death of a child in Belgium.

The recalled radiators are used to heat a home and are mounted vertically to the wall. The recall involves the Radson Vertical 20 and 21, Radson Kos V21, and Radson Faro V21.

The radiators, made in Belgium, were sold by plumbing and heating supply companies from October 2007 through January 2008 for between $300 and $700.

Consumers should avoid standing or sitting near the recalled radiators and contact their plumbing or heating supplier or Rettig for a free replacement suspension system.

For additional information, contact Rettig at (866) 963-1477 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.radson-replacementaction.com.

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

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), By Us International Co. of Taiwan is recalling about 13,500 Ballistic front suspension forks installed on certain Brunswick mountain bicycles. The forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control and fall.

By Us and Brunswick have received 18 reports of forks breaking, resulting in nine riders, including teenagers, suffering serious head and bodily injuries, abrasions, bruises and chipped teeth.

The recalled forks were installed on Mongoose S-20 and MGX S-20 bicycles, which are orange, and the Roadmaster Ridge Rider bicycles, which is red. The forks are black with decals that read "BALLISTIC" and "105" on the sides of the suspension fork legs. A serial number is located on the inside of the suspension fork legs. The recall only includes forks with the following serial numbers:

Discount department and toy stores nationwide sold these bicycles from September 1998 through May 2000 for between $125 and $150.

Consumers should immediately stop using these bicycles and call Brunswick Bicycles for information on receiving a free replacement fork, including installation. Call Brunswick toll-free at (877) 211-3525 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2001 -- STK International is recalling about 110,000 children's toys. The toys can break causing small balls to be released, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). STK International and CPSC have not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The following information will help consumers identify the recalled children's toys:

• "2 PC Tambourine Set": Two tambourines consisting of a colorful plastic ring with three balls attached. Inside of the balls are beads that create a rattle sound when shaken. On each side of the tambourine is a sticker with a female cartoon character and the number 985.
• "Bathtime Water Wheel": A multi-colored plastic toy with a suction cup base and six small cups attached to a water wheel. "Made in China NO:368" is printed on the back of the water wheel.
• "Funny Loco Wind-Up": A multi-colored train with a pig character on a sticker placed on both sides of the toy. "Made in China NO:883" is printed on the back of the train.
• "Pull Back Duck in Boat": A plastic blue and white boat with colored stickers on the side, a transparent red windshield, and white duck mounted on top of the boat. The toy also comes with a miniature fishing pole and a plastic lobster. A yellow sticker on boat reads, "My Baby Products" and "PULLBACK DUCKS IN BOAT, MADE IN CHINA."

Dollar stores nationwide sold these toys from September 1999 through May 2001 for about $1.

Consumer should take the toys away from children immediately, and return them to STK International for a full refund. Consumers should call STK International toll-free at (800) 536-7855 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for information about where to send the toys.

CPSC discovered the violations during an inspection of the company's warehouse.

August 4, 2009
Because of steadily mounting injuries, Black & Decker is reissuing its earlier recall of about 200,000 GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmer/Edgers.

The trimmer/edgers spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a serious laceration hazard to the user, as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

At the time of the original announcement in July 2007, Black & Decker had received more than 700 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. The firm has received over 100 additional injury reports -- ten that required medical attention and minor injuries such as bruises and lacerations. There were also reports of minor property damage, including broken windows.

The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered. Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 (representing manufacture dates of November 14, 2005 through November 6, 2006) are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edgers handle. Only trimmers with black spool caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.

The trimmers were sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact Black & Decker toll-free at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.blackanddecker.com.

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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10, 2002 -- Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 310,000 stuffed polyester pool animals. The seams can separate exposing the polyester stuffing and foam beads. The foam beads pose a choking hazard to young children.

CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores have received one report of the seam ripping, exposing the polyester stuffing and a plastic bag containing foam beads. No injuries have been reported.

There are eight types of stuffed polyester pool animals involved in this recall: crab, duck, frog, octopus, seahorse, shark, turtle and whale. The brightly colored stuffed animals have a sewn-in label that reads in part, "DOLLAR TREE DISTRIBUTION, INC.," "MADE IN CHINA" and "RN# 87254."

Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express and Dollar Bills sold the stuffed animals nationwide from April 2002 through August 2002 for $1.

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

Consumers should take these stuffed animals away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, consumers can call Dollar Tree Stores at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

April 2, 2009
Evenflo is expanding its recall of Majestic high chairs because of fall and choking hazards. The latest recall is for about 90,000 chairs. Another 95,000 were recalled in December 2008.

Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, allowing the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall backwards or fall out of the high chair and suffer bumps and bruises to the head, broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached hardware also poses a choking hazard to children.

For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 16 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, resulting in five reports of bumps and bruises to the head and five reports of other injuries including bruises and abrasions. For the models added by this expanded recall, Evenflo has received 145 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including one incident in which a cap and/or screws were found in a childs hand or mouth but were removed before choking occurred.

The expanded recall involves Evenflo Majestic high chairs, model numbers: 3001395, 3001395A, 3001604, 3001700, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, 3001756, 3001821A, 3001840A, 3001845, 30011848, 3001852, 3001932, 3002719 and 3003845 manufactured between January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008. The model number and date of manufacture are located on a white label/sticker on the seatback. Evenflo is printed on the label and on the front of the tray. Models showing a year of manufacture of 2009 in red ink are not included in the recall.

The chairs, made in China, were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including ToysRUs, BabiesRUs, Walmart.com, and Burlington Coat Factory from January 2007 through March 2009 for between $80 and $110.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs and contact Evenflo to receive a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.evenflo.com.

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

July 17, 2009
Childrens hooded jackets with drawstrings sold at Meijers Stores are being recalled. The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.

The recalled childrens jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.

The jackets, made in China, were sold at Meijers Stores nationwide in July 2008 for about $15.

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 EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.

For additional information contact EMH Associates collect at (212) 575-4311 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.meijer.com.

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

July 14, 2009
Rossignol is recalling about 4,000 pairs of cross-country ski boots sold in the U.S. and Canada. The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

This recall involves Rossignol cross-country boots with model X-IUM World Cup Skate, X-IUM World Cup Classic, X-IUM World Cup Pursuit, X-11 Skate, and X-IUM J Skate. The model name is printed on the upper part of the boot. Boots included in this recall have a 5 or 6 digit lot number stamped on the right boot under the removable insole.

The ski boots, made in Romania, were sold by specialty outdoor retailers nationwide for between $140 and $400 (U.S.) and for between $200 and $500 (Canada) from December 2007 through June 2009.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled boots and contact Rossignol to determine if their boots are included in this recall and if so, receive a free replacement or a refund.

For additional questions, contact Rossignol at (888) 243-6735 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, visit the firm's web site at www.rossignol.com.

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

A metal chain link on the weed trimmer head can rapidly and unexpectedly fly off a Weed Wizard, striking the user or a bystander and penetrating skin and bone. A three-year-old girl was killed in Alabama in 1997 by a chain link from a Weed Wizard trimmer.

"Companies that ignore our reporting requirements will be penalized," said Hal Stratton, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) chairman. "There should be no doubt about a company's need to report to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission when a product has the potential to kill or severely injure consumers and children."

Under the Consumer Product Safety Act, manufacturers, distributors and retailers must immediately report to CPSC products that have a defect that could create a substantial risk of injury to the public or that present an unreasonable risk of serious injury or death.

Between May 1987 and April 2000, 2.7 million Weed Wizard trimmer heads with metal chains and about 857,000 trimmer replacement chain sets were manufactured and sold. They were manufactured as replacements for string trimmer heads on most gas powered weed trimmers.

CPSC alleges that beginning in February 1998, U.S. Home and Garden Inc. (USHG), Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. (WWAC), and A.A.B.B. Inc. had enough information to reasonably support the conclusion that the Weed Wizard products were defective and could injure or kill consumers, though the companies never contacted CPSC with incident or product-related information.

USHG and WWAC purchased Weed Wizard Inc., also known as A.A.B.B. Inc., in February 1998. CPSC alleges that USHG, WWAC and A.A.B.B. Inc. knew of one death and at least 19 incidents involving consumers struck by metal chain links. The August 1997 death of a 3-year-old Alabama girl, who was killed when a chain link flew off of a Weed Wizard trimmer and lodged in her brain, was among these incidents.

Weed Wizard Acquisition Corp. and CPSC announced a recall on May 3, 2000 of the Weed Wizard trimmer heads with metal chains and trimmer replacement chain sets. Consumers who still have this product should stop using it immediately and contact the firm to obtain free plastic replacement blades and installation instructions. For a free replacement kit, call Weed Wizard toll-free at (888) 810-7536 anytime.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Producer Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC and Dollar Tree Stores Inc. have not received any reports of incidents.

The recalled paperweights were sold in four varieties:

All four varieties of paperweights have a label on the base that reads, "817718*** OFSC3*** DOLLAR TREE DIST. *** MADE IN CHINA ***K's Collection."

Dollar Tree, Only One Dollar, Only $1, Dollar Express, and Dollar Bills retail stores nationwide sold the paperweights from August 2000 through September 2000 for about $1.

Consumers should stop using the paperweights immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. For more information, call Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

July 10, 2009
C-Mrk Inc. is recalling childrens hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The drawstring through the hood can pose a strangulation hazard to children and has been prohibited by federal guidelines since 1996.

The boys hooded sweatshirts have the brand name Ocean Current and RN#67225 number in the neck label. The garments were sold in the color smoke and in sizes S-XL.

The sweatshirts, made in China, were sold at Macys department stores in Southern California from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $35.

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 C-Mrk for a full refund.

For additional information contact C-Mrk Inc. collect at (323) 826-6900 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Tuesday through Thursday or visit the firms Web site at www.oceancurrent.com.

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

July 30, 2009
Sherwin-Williams is recalling about 76,000 Purdy paint scrapers. The recalled scraper's body can break away from the handle when struck against a hard object. This poses a laceration hazard to users.

The firm has received four reports of the scraper's body separating from the handle. There have been no reported injuries.

The recalled scraper is a 2-inch wide steel tool with a four-sided edge. The handle has a soft black grip with 'Purdy' printed in red letters on the side of the handle.

The scrapers were sold at Sherwin-Williams Paint stores, Duron Paint stores, MA Bruder Paint stores, United Paint Stores, Norfolk Paint Stores, Mercury Paint Stores, Old Quaker Paint Stores, Flex Bon Paint Stores and Columbia Paint Stores nationwide from February 2009 through June 2009 for about $9. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled scraper immediately and return it to any Sherwin-Williams store or the place of purchase for a free replacement.

For additional information, contact Sherwin-Williams at (888) 304-3796 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.sherwin-williams.com.

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

September 13, 2006
Pier 1 Imports is recalling about 4,300 Ming TV Stands. If a consumer leans on the stand's drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death.

Pier 1 has not received any reports of injuries in the United States. Though, Pier 1 has received a report of a death of a young child in Canada which occurred when a television fell off the TV stand.

The Ming TV Stand, SKU 2065368, is a brown wooden cabinet that sits directly on the floor and measures 35 1/2-inches wide, 17 3/4-inches deep and 23 1/2-inches high. The TV stand contains an open storage space between its top shelve and its single bottom drawer.

The stands were sold at Pier 1 stores nationwide and on-line through Pier 1's Web site from August 2005 through February 2006 for about $250.

Customers should immediately remove televisions or other heavy items from these TV stands. The stands should be returned to a Pier 1 Imports store for a refund or merchandise credit.

For additional information, contact Pier 1's Customer Service at (800) 245-4595, prompt 6, between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Sunday. For more information, log on to Pier 1's Web site at www.pier1.com.

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

April 6, 2009
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Bridgestone Exedra G850 G motorcycle tires, size 180/70R16 77H, sold as original equipment for MY 2008 and 2009 Triumph Rocket III Touring motorcycles.

The motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. This condition does not affect the front tire.

The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. Continued use of a tire with this condition could lead to a vehicle crash. BATO is working with Triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. In addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle.

The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact BATO toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.

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 29, 2000 -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, of Madison, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 475,000 teething rings. When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a risk of vomiting, which could result in choking and aspiration.

Whitehall-Robins Healthcare has received two reports from consumers of children gagging on the teething rings, including one report of a child starting to choke.

These teethers were sold with .25 oz. tubes of Baby Anbesol Grape Gel, an oral anesthetic. The teethers are yellow and shaped like rabbits. They are about 3 inches long and 2.25 inches high. Two holes are molded into the teething ring for infants to grasp. The packaging reads, "THE BABY'S TEETHING KIT," and "FAST TEETHING PAIN RELIEF."

Mass merchandise, drug and grocery stores nationwide sold Baby Anbesol with these teethers from May 1999 through June 2000 for about $6.

Consumers should take these teething rings away from infants immediately. Contact Whitehall-Robins Healthcare for information on returning the teething ring in order to receive a free Anbesol product. Consumers can call Whitehall-Robins Healthcare at (800) 525-2607 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's web site.

Only the teething rings, and not the Baby Anbesol Grape Gel, are being recalled.