Recalls in January 1970

January 10, 2008    Spanish
TJ Promotions is recalling about 1,300 fish coin banks because they contain excessive levels of lead.

This recall involves coin banks made of plaster that are shaped as a fish. The coin banks are orange with white stripes.

The coin banks were provided as a free gift to Coastal Federal Credit Union members in North Carolina from February 2006 through September 2007. They were made in China.

Consumers should take the recalled coin bank away from children immediately and return it to where it was received for a free replacement as soon as one is available.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact T J Promotions toll-free at (866) 742-2493 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.tjpromo.com.

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

November 13, 2008    
JA-RU Inc. is recalling about 18,000 "My Little Train" toy train sets. They contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

My Little Train Classics wooden toy trains are available in two styles. One, with a yellow cab, blue body and six red wheels and the other with a blue cab, red boiler, wooden base and four black wheels. The item #5293 is the same for both styles and is located in the lower left hand corner on the front of the package.

The trains, made in China, were sold at various wholesalers and retailers nationwide from March 2007 through October 2008 for about $2.

Consumers should take the toy train away from children immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional information, contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

April 3, 2008    
Wal-Mart is recalling about 61,000 'Holiday Times' candle holders. The candle holders could tip over, posing a fire hazard. Also, the glass holder could break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

This recall involves three Holiday Times candle holders shaped as a Santa Claus, a snowman, and a goblet. The goblet is made of glass. A tea light candle sits inside the holders. ' Holiday Times' is printed on the product hang tag.

The items were sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from September 2007 through February 2008 for between $13 and $17. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

For additional information, call Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.walmartstores.com.

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

May 27, 2008
Homeowners are being alerted to hundreds of thousands of counterfeit Square D circuit breakers.

The recalled circuit breakers labeled 'Square D' can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are labeled as Square D QO-series models 115, 120, 130, 215, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260 and 2020 and Square D QOB-series models 115, 120, 130, 220, 230, 250, 260 and 1515. Actual Square D circuit breakers have (a) the amp rating written on the handle in white paint on the front of the breaker (authentic Square D circuit breakers manufactured prior to 2003 did not have white paint on the amperage numbers); (b) the Square D insignia molded onto the breaker side, and; (c) a yellow chromate mounting clip with half of the top of the clip visible.

If your breaker, labeled as Square D, does not match this description, it could be counterfeit.

The counterfeit breakers were sold by electrical product distributors nationwide from May 2005 through June 2006 for between $3 and $23.

Consumers should contact Specialty Lamp International to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit and to arrange for a free inspection and replacement or refund if necessary.

For additional information, contact Specialty at (866) 650-3076 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, by email bart@specialty-lamp.com or visit the company's Web site at www.ebulb.net. This is not a Square D Company recall.

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

June 17, 2008
BRP U.S. Inc. is recalling about 430 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles.

Friction between the fuel hose and the cylinder head cover can cause the hose to pierce. This can cause fuel to leak out, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received two reports of fuel leakage and five additional reports of hose wear. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

Description: The recall involves the following Ski-Doo Models:

The model names are located on the side panel.

Note: The 2007 and 2008 Skandic SWT V-800 Snowmobiles were previously recalled due to explosion hazard.

Ski-Doo dealers nationwide sold the snowmobiles from March 2006 through May 2008 for about $10,000. They were made in Finland.

Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers with recalled snowmobiles are being sent a direct notice from BRP.

For more information, contact BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.ski-doo.com

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

November 20, 2008
Green Mountain Vista Inc. is recalling about 7,300 window blinds after a 2-year-old girl nearly strangled on a loose cord. The recall is for black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades. IKEA is also recalling Roman blinds after a one-year-old child died in a strangulation incident.

Federal safety regulators said they received a report of a 2-year-old girl from Bristol, Conn., who suffered a near strangulation last June, when she placed a loose bead cord loop around her neck and then slipped off the radiator where she was standing. Her 5-year-old brother lifted his sister, who was gasping for air, from the cord entanglement. She vomited and had deep neck bruising, but has since recovered from her injuries.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds consumers to examine all Roman Blinds and shades in their homes. If looped pull cords are present or exposed inner cords are found on the back of blinds or shades and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing them with blinds or shades that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords.

The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.

This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the 'Installation and Care Instructions.'

The blinds were sold at Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions.

For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639- 1728 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gmvista.com.

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

September 18, 2008    
Hanashop is recalling counterfeit power cords sold on eBay. The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers.

The recall involves 2-Ft., three outlet power cords. The power cord is orange in color and packaged in a counterfeit yellow and green cardboard sleeve. The packaging indicates the power cord is a 12 Gauge Extra Heavy Duty type. Model number T-4145 is printed in front and back of the packaging, which is indicated in the picture below.

The cords, made in China, were sold by ebay.com nationwide from November 2006 through April 2008 for between $2 and $5.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power cords and contact the firm for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Hanashop toll-free at (888) 263-2575 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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

September 3, 2008
Rapid Reel is recalling about 7,000 portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The tires on the portable garden hose reel can explode while being inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Rapid Reel has received five reports of tires exploding while being inflated, resulting in lacerations to fingers, arms, and legs from flying pieces of plastic.

This recall involves the Rapid Reel portable garden hose reel carts and wagons. The cart has two tires and the wagon has four. The tires have a white plastic rim and a steel ball bearing hub or a black plastic bearing hub.

The carts were sold by home repair retailers and distributors such as Ace Hardware, Amazon.com, and True Value Hardware nationwide from April 2005 through March 2006 for between $190 and $250. They were made in China.

Consumers should not inflate tires on the portable hose carts and should contact Rapid Reel for free replacement tires.

For more information, contact Rapid Reel toll-free at (866) 523-2363 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.rapidreel.com (pdf).

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

January 31, 2008
Apollo Jeans girls' hooded jackets sold at Marshalls Stores are being recalled.

The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines (pdf) to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.

The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket, and were sold with matching velour pants. The word 'DIVA' with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. 'Apollo Active Wear' and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag.

The jackets were sold at Marshalls Stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $15. They were made in Korea.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the jacket's hood to eliminate the hazard, or return it for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Apollo Jeans collect at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m ET Monday through Friday.

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

November 20, 2008
ImagiPLAY is recalling about 500 bead maze toys. The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.

The recalled products are painted wooden toys with beads that slide on a curved metal track. The product was sold in three styles: the Apple Tree Bead Maze, the Cactus Tree Bead Maze and the Palm Tree Bead Maze.

The toys were sold by toy retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2008 for about $13. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the retail store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact ImagiPLAY at (800) 882-0217 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ImagiPLAY.com (pdf).

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

November 25, 2008
DuPont is recalling about 20,000 bottles of its Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner because of the risk of severe skin irritation.

Pressure can build up in a full or nearly full bottle of the acidic cleaner when it is stored in elevated temperatures over an extended period of time, which can result in the cleaner leaking from underneath the cap. If the product comes into contact with skin, it can cause severe skin irritation.

Lowes has received two reports of leaking bottles at two different Lowes stores. One consumer reported temporary skin irritation. Another consumer reported skin peeling.

Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner is used to clean ceramic and porcelain tile and grout. It was sold in silver-colored one quart plastic bottles. DuPont and Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner are printed on the front of the bottle. UPC code 6-69009-71003-9 is printed on the back label.

The cleaner was sold at Lowes stores from March 2008 through October 2008 for about $7. It was manufactured in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Heavy Duty Acidic Cleaner bottles if there are signs of leakage. Even if there are no signs of leakage, consumers should use gloves when handling the recalled bottles and contact DuPont to receive a free replacement bottle cap. Consumers should not return the product to Lowes.

For additional information, contact DuPont toll-free at (888) 241-2780 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.stonecare.dupont.com.

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

April 1, 2008    
Master Lock is recalling about 27,000 'Lock and Leash' locks. Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves red Lock and Leash locks with model number 1551D. The locks have a matching red coiled cable used to anchor items. Master Lock is printed in white above the combination display. Other colors are not affected by this recall.

The locks were sold at hardware stores and Internet retailers from March 2007 through January 2008 for about $8. They were made in Taiwan.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled locks and return them to Master Lock Company Return Goods c/o All in One Warehouse, 2050 North Smokey Lane, Suite B, Nogales, AZ 85621 for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Master Lock at (800) 464-2088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit the firms Web site at www.masterlock.com (pdf).

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

July 2, 2008
RAP4 Paintball Gun Adapters are being recalled. The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards to consumers.

RAP4 has received two reports of incidents involving the recalled remote line adapters, including one that scratched a consumer when it burst.

The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. 'RAP4' and the 'SN' (serial number) are printed on the adapters.

The units were sold online at www.RAP4.com from October 2006 through April 2008 for about $40. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the paintball gun adapter and contact the firm for a free replacement adapter.

For additional information, contact RAP4 at (800) 404-9029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturdays, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rap4.com.

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

December 18, 2008
Evenflo is recalling 95,000 Majestic high chairs because of a fall and choking hazard.

Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. The loose screws can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and metal screws also pose a choking hazard to children.

Evenflo has received 140 reports of seatbacks reclining, falling back and/or detaching unexpectedly, which resulted in at least 47 reports of bumps and bruises to the head, two reports of broken bones, and at least 45 reports of other injuries including abrasions, cuts, and bruises.

Evenflo has received more than 1,000 reports of plastic caps and screws falling out of the high chairs, including seven incidents in which caps and screws were found in childrens hands or mouths but were removed before choking occurred.

The recall involves Evenflo Majestic high chairs made before January 23, 2007. The recalled high chairs have the following model numbers: 3001395A, 3001583, 3001633A, 3001669, 3001700A, 3001713, 3001713A, 3001730A, 3001732, 3001732A, 3001733, 3001742, 3001742A, and 3001756. The model number and production date can be found on a white label on the seatback. Evenflo is printed on the label and on the push button on the front of the tray.

The high chairs were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys R Us, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory and Shopko, and on-line at walmart.com from January 2006 through May 2007 for between $80 and $110. they were made in China.

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

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

March 26, 2008    
Educational Insights Inc. is recalling ring toss games sold to school supply stores.

The paint on the yellow peg of the toy contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled ring toss game has three plastic blue rings and five 4-inch wooden pegs. Four of the five pegs are purple and one is yellow. The base of the game is made of two red wooden boards that form an X when assembled.

The games were sold to school supply stores nationwide from December 2007 through February 2008 for about $30. They were made in Hong Kong.

All purchasers have been contacted and requested to return the games for a store credit or refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Educational Insights toll-free at (888) 591-9334 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.educationalinsights.com.

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

May 14, 2008
Umarex USA is recalling about 7,000 air pistols that can fire unexpectedly.

The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.

Umarex USA has received one report of an injury involving the recalled air pistols. The pistol reportedly fired a pellet unexpectedly and struck the user in the lower leg causing swelling.

The recall involves the RWS5G Magnum Air Pistol. The air pistols, which are used for target and recreational shooting, use spring air to fire pellets. The air pistols are black and measure 17 x 6 inches. RWS Diana P5 Magnum is printed on the top of the air pistol. Serial numbers 03316930 through 03344312 are included in this recall and are stamped on the left side of the air pistols barrel.

The pistols were sold by sporting goods stores and gun shops nationwide from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $250. They were made in Germany.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled air pistols and contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. Umarex USA has contacted known purchasers of the air pistol. Consumers who have not received direct notification should contact Umarex USA immediately.

For additional information, contact Umarex USA toll-free at (866) 633-2910 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.umarexusa.com.

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

October 15, 2008   
Fujifilm is recalling about 5,300 BC-50 battery chargers. The plastic portion of the units power plug can crack or detach, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers.

The recalled BC-50 battery chargers were included with the Fujifilm FinePix F100fd digital cameras and are identified by the production lot codes WCAA and WCAB, which can be located on the back of the battery charger unit, in the lower, right-hand corner.

The battery chargers were also sold separately as an optional accessory for the FinePix F100fd and F50fd digital cameras and have production lot codes of WBAD and WFBA. Battery chargers packaged with the Fujifilm Finepix F50d digital cameras are not included in the recall.

Camera and photo supply retailers nationwide sold the chargers, which were made in China, from March 2008 through September 2008 for about $60.

Consumers should stop using the recalled battery chargers immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement charger.

For additional information, contact Fujifilm at (800) 800-3854 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.fujifilmusa.com.

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

November 27, 2008
Century Cookware stainless steel stockpots are being recalled. They have metal handles that can detach during use, posing a serious burn hazard to consumers.

Ocean State Jobbers, the importer, has received one report of the handles breaking off a pot and causing a burn injury.

This recall involves the 8-quart, 12-quart, 16-quart, and 20-quart Century Cookware Stainless Steel Stockpots with glass lids. Century Cookware is marked on the front and on the bottom of each pot.

The pots were sold at all Ocean State Job Lot stores throughout New England from July 2008 through October 2008 for between $12 and $25. They were made in India.

Consumers should immediately stop using the stockpots and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Ocean State Jobbers at (800) 603-9601 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.oceanstatejoblot.com(pdf).

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

February 12, 2008
Christmas Tree Shops is recalling about 146,000 tea light candles. The tea light candles have a clear, plastic shell that can melt or ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

The firm has received 13 reports of the plastic shells of the tea light candles igniting or melting, causing minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled tea light candles were sold in the colors and quantities listed below. The individual candles are 1 1/2 inches in diameter and 5/8 inches high. The recall includes the following models:

The model name, UPC and country of manufacture are printed on a label located on the products packaging.

The candles were sold at Christmas Tree Shops retail locations in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions from January 2004 through November 2007 for between $1 and $5. They were made in China and Hong Kong. Embers Tea Light Candles manufactured elsewhere are not subject to this recall.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com

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