Recalls in January 1970

April 2, 2009
RadioShack is recalling about 18,000 illuminated round rocker switches. The wiring diagram on the switchs package is incorrect. The "neutral" and "line" notations are reversed, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

This recall involves the RadioShack Illuminated Round Rocker Switch, catalog number 275-0021 and a date code of 01P09, or January 2009, and earlier. The switches are used as replacement on/off switches for electronics or for use in hobby projects. The wiring diagram, the catalog number, and manufacturing dates are located on the back of the products packaging. In the date code MMPYY, MM is the month and YY is the year.

The switches, made in China, were sold at RadioShack stores nationwide and online at www.radioshack.com from June 2008 through January 2009 for about $4.

Consumers should immediately stop using the switch and check their installation to make sure the Line or Hot conductor is connected to the switch rather than following the original instructions on the back of the package. A corrected wiring diagram is shown below. New wiring instructions are available at www.radioshack.com/recalls (Microsoft Word Document), or by contacting Radio Shack.

For additional information, contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.radioshack.com.

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

May 22, 2003

Sea Gull Lighting Inc. is recalling about 7,100 ceiling light fixtures because wiring in the light can short, posing a fire hazard.

Sea Gull has received two reports of the fixtures shorting out, though there have been no reports of fire or injuries.

The recalled ceiling-mounted light fixtures come in six different models - 5359-01, 5359-02, 5359-15, 5370-15, 5370-98, and 5372-02 - which can only be accurately identified on the packaging or receipts.

The white glass lights have an antique brass, polished brass, white, or brushed stainless finish and do not have any exposed screws. The light fixture is twisted into the base and locks in place. Because the light fixtures have no visible label or identifying marks on the outside, consumers are advised to look at the photos oon this page or contact the company for more information.

Electrical supply dealers and contractors sold and installed the fixtures from July 2002 through February 2003. These fixtures were not sold at retail stores.

Consumers should stop using the lights immediately and contact the Sea Gull Lighting dealer from whom the light fixtures were purchased or the company, to receive a free replacement fixture. Or consumers may call Call Sea Gull Lighting at (800) 347-5483 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit its website at www.seagulllighting.com

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

April 30, 2009

Great American Popcorn Co. is recalling about 220 popcorn machines. The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard to users.

DTX has received one report of the heating element remaining on when switched off. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the 'Pasadena,' 'Princeton' and 'Paducah' 8-ounce popcorn machines. The model name is printed on the top of the unit. The recall includes units with and without the cart.

The machines were sold online at Discount Tommy (discounttommy.com) and Great American Popcorn Company (greatamericanpopcorn.com) from September 2008 through October 2008 for between $150 and $350. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using popcorn machines immediately and contact DTX International to arrange for a free repair including shipping.

For additional information, contact DTX International at (800) 665-0728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.greatamericanpopcorn.com.

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

July 7, 2005
Graco is recalling more than a million Duo Tandem and MetroLite strollers. The strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.

For the Duo Tandem strollers, Graco has received reports of 306 collapses causing 230 reported injuries, including a broken arm, and a cut to a child requiring 46 stitches.

For the MetroLite strollers, Graco has received reports of 223 stroller collapses causing 34 reported injuries including 18 bumps and bruises to the head or body. Other injuries associated with both strollers include cuts, scrapes, scratches, pinched fingers and muscle pulls.

The recalled Duo Tandem strollers, manufactured between 1994 and 1999, have two seats, one seat in front and one seat in back. The strollers have a blue, white or green plastic and steel frame. They have four wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear. The cloth seats and tops have various colors and patterns. There is a label with the model and serial number on the strollers frame. Only strollers with serial numbers and model numbers listed below are included in this recall.

The recalled MetroLite strollers, manufactured in 2000 and 2001, have a blue, gray or black plastic and steel frame. The cloth seat and top have various colors and patterns. The strollers have four wheels in the front and two wheels in the rear. These strollers were sold as a stand-alone stroller and also as part of a travel system that included an infant car seat/carrier and a base. The car seat/carrier is not affected. There is a label on the cross bar under the foot rest containing the model and serial number. Only strollers with serial numbers between 10012000 and 12312001 in the first 8 digits and the following model numbers are included in this recall.

The strollers were sold at discount, department and juvenile product stores nationwide.

Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the strollers frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.

Consumer Contact: Call Graco at (800) 981-4412 anytime or log on to the firm’s Web site at www.gracobaby.com

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

March 27, 2003

Hitachi Koki U.S.A. is voluntarily recalling about 14,300 circular saws. The lower blade guards on these saws can stick in the open position, exposing the blade and posing a serious laceration hazard.

Hitachi has not received any reports of injuries, but has received two reports from consumers of the lower guards sticking.

The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with model numbers C7SB2 or C7BD2 and serial numbers that begin with C62, C72, C82, C92, C02 or CN2. The model number is located on the green nameplate on the motor housing below the name "Hitachi." The serial number is stamped at the lower right of the nameplate. The saw's housing is green and the name "Hitachi" also is written on the metal blade guard.

Home centers, hardware stores and industrial suppliers nationwide sold these circular saws from August 2002 through March 2003 for between $90 and $100.

Consumers should stop using these circular saws immediately and return them to Hitachi for a free repair. For more information, contact Hitachi at (800) 706-7337 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.hitachi.com

Hitachi circular saws with a circle stamped on the UPC label on the box are not included in this recall. Saws that have a light gray plastic stop between the upper and lower blade guards where they overlap also are not included in this recall.

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

March 26, 2009
Outerwears Inc. is recalling the filters used in fuel funnels used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The filters can create a flash when they are removed from the fuel tank posing a fire hazard.

Outerwears received three reports of flashing when the funnel is removed from the fuel tank following a fueling event. No injuries have been reported.

These filters are used to fuel-up off-road and racing vehicles. The recall involves Outerwears Funnel Pre-Filters, or fuel funnel pre-filters, with the model numbers 20-2465-03, 20-2466-03, 20-2467-03, and 20-2474-03. The red fabric mesh filters were available in two sizes, small and large, and in two different shapes to accommodate various sizes of fueling funnels. The name of the manufacturer, Outerwears, is the only marking on the product.

The funnels, made in the U.S., were sold at various off-road and racing retailers nationwide from June 2008 through February 2009 for about $25.

Consumers should stop using the funnel pre-filters and contact Outerwears, Inc. to arrange for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Outerwears Inc. at (800) 967-3450 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, from Monday to Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outerwears.com.

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

September 3, 2009
Toyota is recalling certain 2008-2009 Scion XD, 2009-2010 Corolla, Corolla Matrix and Pontiac Vibe vehicles equipped with the 1.8-liter engine and originally sold or currently registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

When driving under certain conditions in low temperatures, the intake manifold suction port for the brake vacuum can become blocked due to freezing condensation. This could lead to poor brake performance and increased stopped distance.

Dealers will install a newly-designed intake air connector. The service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September.

Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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.

October 2, 2003

Energizer back-up power supplies are being recalled because when used in conjunction with another power protection device, the power supply can spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The manufacturer has received 16 reports of units sparking or smoking, though no injuries or fires have been reported.

The recalled back-up power supply systems include the Energizer-brand UPS Model ER-PRO1000, which can be identified by a label on the back of the device. The black, breadbox like unit is about 14 inches deep, 6 inches wide, 8 inches tall and weighs about 20 pounds. The words, "Energizer" and "energizerups.com" appear on the front of the unit.

Staples stores nationwide and www.technuity.com sold the units for about $140.

Consumers should stop using the recalled back-up power supply devices immediately and contact the company for a free replacement unit and instructions on returning the recalled product.

Contact Technuity toll-free at (877) 577-0046 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or log on to the Web site www.technuity.com.

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

March 20, 2003

Comarco Inc. is voluntarily recalling to replace about 125,000 detachable plugs on power adapters. The plug can break open and expose live wires, posing an electrocution or electric shock hazard to consumers.

Comarco has received 12 reports of the plugs breaking open, though no injuries have been reported.

The recalled AC plugs, which were sold with 70-watt AC power adapters, have the word "ChargeSource" printed on top of the plug. The black adapters have a model name of "Targus" and model number of PA-AC- 70W-2, which can be found on a label on the back of the adapter. The name "Targus" also appears in white letters on the front of the adapter. The adapters were manufactured in the United States.

Major retail stores nationwide sold the adapters between July 2002 and March 2003 for between $90 and $120.

Consumers should stop using the AC plugs immediately and contact Comarco to obtain a free replacement plug. Consumers should contact Comarco at (800) 859-7928 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or log on to the company's website at www.regcen.com/comarco.

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

March 4, 2009
About 210,000 pairs of Havaianas children's flip flops are being recalled. Decorative paint on the sole of the flip flops can contain levels of lead in excess of the federal standard.

Flip flops of the Havaianas brand containing decorative paint were sold under the following model names: Baby Estampas, Baby Pets, Kids Apple, Kids Fairy, Kids Flores, Kids Lighthouse, Kids Monsters, Kids Surf, Baby Letrinhas, Kids Sports, Kids Candies, Kids Fun, Kids Love, Kids Sereias, Kids Speed, Kids Lucky Bug, Kids Pets, Kids Rock, Kids Slim, Kids Wonder Woman, Kids Small Flowers and Kids Tropical w/Kit.

The flip flops were sold by department and specialty stores nationwide from November 2006 through February 2009 for about $15 to $24 a pair. They were made in Brazil.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled flip flops away from children and return them to Alpargatas USA, Inc. to receive a replacement.

For additional information, please contact Alpargatas USA at (888) 289-5306 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.havaianasus.com.

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

May 28, 2009
The Step2 Company is recalling about 4,300 Step2 Play Up Gym play sets sold at Toys 'R' Us.

The triangular hangers that attach the swings ropes to the upper rail of the play set can break, posing a fall hazard to children.

Step2 has received 17 reports of hangers breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Step2 Play Up Gym play sets. The recalled outdoor play sets include a platform, climber, slide area and two swings and have a model number of 797300. A red Step2 logo plate is attached to the front of the play set. Play sets that have hangers with white plastic bushings are not subject to this recall.

The gym sets were sold at Toys 'R' Us stores nationwide from January 2009 through April 2009 for about $400.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled play sets and contact Step 2 to receive a set of replacement hangers and instructions.

For additional information, contact Step2 at (800) 347-8372 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.step2.com.

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

September 9, 2009
Grizzly Industrial is recalling about 500 bandsaws. Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard to consumers.

The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine.

The saws were sold at Grizzly's showrooms, catalog and Web site, and Amazon.com from February 2008 through July 2009 for about $1,600. They were made in Taiwan.

Consumers should stop using the recalled bandsaws immediately until the repair kit is installed. The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers.

For additional information, contact Grizzly Industrial at (800) 523-4777 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.grizzly.com.

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

April 7, 2009
About 25,000 Simplicity Travel Tender play yards are being recalled. One or more rails can collapse unexpectedly, posing a fall or entrapment hazard to young children.

Federal safety regulators say they are aware of at least five reports of one or more rails collapsing. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled play yards are portable and were sold with a bassinet, changing table and mobile features. The play yards bear the Simplicity logo. The model numbers are 5500DRM, 5500WDS, 5500FEL, 5501FEL, 5502MON, 5520PRO, 5550HAN, 5700MAN, and 5750MIR. The model number is located on a sticker on one of the legs underneath the play yard.

The play yards, made in China, were sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide and online at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Kohls.com from March 2005 through January 2009 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the play yards and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement product.

For additional information, contact the following retailers:

• Burlington Coat Factory, of Burlington, N.J. Call toll-free at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday;

• Babies R Us, of Wayne, N.J. Call (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday ET or visit the firms Web site at www.babiesrus.com;

• Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. Call (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.target.com;

• Kohls Department Stores, of Menomonee Falls, Wis. Call toll-free at (866) 887-8884 between 7a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.kohls.com.

The play yards were imported and distributed by Simplicity, Inc. and SFCA, Inc., which regulators said are no longer in business.

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

November 18, 2009
Gorilla, Iinc. is recalling its EXO-Tech Safety Harness used by hunters.

The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the linemans loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained. In addition, the manufacturer of the harness used a previously untested carabiner connector located at the end of the tether at the back of harness, which is the portion of the tether that attaches to the tree.

This safety harness, used as a fall restraint for hunting, is comprised of two leg straps and two shoulder straps, which connect to a waist belt and padded back support. There is a long, black tether strap at the top rear of the safety harness, which has grey and red accents. The name EXO-Tech is located on the right front shoulder strap and the name Gorilla is located on the left front should strap both in white lettering. Similar to a shirt tag, there is a white manufacturing label on the inside of the back of the harness with the model number 45111 and manufacturing dates, 4/22/2009 or 6/26/2009. These are the only harnesses recalled.

The harnesses were sold at Cabelas, Bass Pro and at various sporting goods stores nationwide from May 2009 to August 2009 for about $200. They were made in the Philippines.

Consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.

For additional information, contact Gorilla Inc. at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.gorillatreestands.com. Consumers can also write to the firm at Gorilla, Inc., P.O. 378, Flushing, MI., 48433 or 3475 Eastman Drive, Flushing, MI. 48433.

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2001 -- Sandberg Manufacturing Co. is voluntarily recalling about 8,200 children's dressers. The dresser can tip over during use, posing a serious injury hazard.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Sandberg and CPSC have received one report of a dresser tipping over, though no one suffered injuries.

The recalled 4-drawer children's dressers have the model number (#26224) and production date (09-01 or older) located on the lower half of the back of the dresser. The wooden dressers come in light brown or off- white and have heart-shaped handles.

Independent home furnishing stores nationwide sold these dressers from July 1999 through November 2001 for about $230.

Consumers who have the dressers should immediately stop children from using them. Consumers should contact Sandberg Manufacturer Co. at (800) 498-2979 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive simple instructions for conducting an in-home repair.

February 24, 2010
Cooper Tire is recalling certain Discoverer H/T and Discoverer LSX tires, size 245/70R17, produced between November 15 and December 12, 2009. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

At various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area. Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose control resulting in a crash.

Cooper Tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2010.

Owners may contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288.

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.

DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Models: Dodge Ram Truck Years: 1994-1996

Number Involved:  690,000

Dates of Manufacture:  June 1993 - April 1996

Defect:   Certain trucks were built with an ignition switch and wiring that could overheat. High electrical current loads pass through the switch when the blower motor is operated on high for an extended period of time. This could cause the ignition switch and wiring to overheat and possibly lead to a fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will install a relay and overlay harness. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began during June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V13/Chrysler Recall No. 875]

DaimlerChrysler Corporation

Models:

Jeep Cherokee Years: 1996-1999
Jeep Grand Cherokee Years: 1996-1998

Number Involved:  637,973

Dates of Manufacture:  July 1995 - October 1998

Defect:   On certain multipurpose vehicles, the front disc brake rotors could experience severe corrosion if operated for an extensive period in certain "salt belt" states. If the rotors are not replaced before this occurs, the corrosion could eventually compromise the structural integrity of the hub section of the rotor. The reduced strength of this rotor could allow the cast iron wear surface to separate from the hub, reducing the brake effectiveness of the vehicle. Vehicles included in the recall were originally sold in, or are currently registered in, the states of Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the rotors with rotors that utilize a stainless steel hub section.The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 5, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V136/Chrysler Recall No. 879]

Ford Motor Company

Models:

Ford Crown Victoria Year: 2000
Mercury Grand Marquis Year: 2000

Number Involved:  23,000

Dates of Manufacture:  March - April 2000

Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles, a windshield wiper control module may not be capable of carrying the current required during high load conditions on the wipers (i.e., ice, snow or other debris), and could potentially result in inoperative wipers with no advance warning.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the wiper control modules and replace if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin during June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V136/Ford Recall No. 00S09]

General Motors Corporation

Models:

Oldsmobile Alero Years: 1999-2000
Pontiac Grand Am Years: 1999-2000

Number Involved:  487,400

Dates of Manufacture:  October 1997 - September 1999

Noncompliance:  These vehicles do not comply with the occupant protection requirements of FMVSS No. 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact." The console cover on these vehicles may not stay closed in a crash, and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin during late-May or early-June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V140/GM Recall No. 00036]

General Motors Corporation

Models:

Buick Century Year: 2000
Buick Regal Year: 2000
Chevrolet Lumina Year: 2000

Number Involved:  18,754

Dates of Manufacture:  November 1999 - February 2000

Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, the bolt heads on the rear spindle rod can separate. The affected rear wheel can shift, causing loss of vehicle control.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the rear spindle bolts. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V140/GM Recall No. 00047]

Land Rover North America, Inc.

Models: Land Rover Discovery II Years: 1999-2000

Number Involved:  7,120

Dates of Manufacture:  May 1998 - April 2000

Defect:  On certainsport utility vehicles equipped with Active Cornering Enhancement (ACE), the loading conditions on the vehicle's left side engine idler pulley can cause the pulley to fracture. Failure of the pulley causes the serpentine belt to be thrown off, resulting in a loss of engine auxiliary functions (power steering, water pump, alternator, air conditioning and ACE).

Remedy:  Dealers will install an improved idler pulley. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin during late-May or early-June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Land Rover at 1-800-637-6837.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V142/Land Rover Recall No. D216]

Mazda (North America), Inc.

Models: Mazda 626 Year: 1998

Number Involved:  31,000

Dates of Manufacture:  August 1997 - August 1998

Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.0 liter engines, an external spring in the timing belt tensioner could break. The broken spring can get caught in the timing belt, resulting in possible engine stalling.

Remedy:  Dealers will check the tensioner installed and replace it if the vehicle is equipped with the affected tensioner. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during August 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V134/Mazda Recall No. 92007]

Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.

Models:

Mercedes Benz S Class Year: 2000
Mercedes Benz CL Class Year: 2000

Number Involved:  7,100

Dates of Manufacture:  January - May 2000

Defect:   Due to an internal defect in the circuitry of the blower motor regulator, the regulator may overheat, causing surrounding plastic, insulation, and wiring to deform and possibly melt or burn.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the blower motor regulator. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin during late-May or early-June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V141/Mercedes-Benz Recall No. 2000050002]

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Models: Audi A6 Years: 1998-2000

Number Involved:  48,500

Dates of Manufacture:  August 1998 - November 1999

Defect:   Sulfur in the fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline, causing sulfur to become deposited on the contact points of the fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. Sulfur deposits could cause the fuel gauge to read full while the fuel tank may not in fact be full or could be empty. Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank could result in a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace all three fuel sending units. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin during June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Audi at 1-800-822-2834.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V137/VW Recall No. LB]

Volkswagen of America, Inc.

Models: Volkswagen Passat Four Motion Year: 2000

Number Involved:  2,400

Dates of Manufacture:  September 1999 - January 2000

Defect:   Sulfur in the fuel interacts with certain additives found in widely available gasoline, causing sulfur to become deposited on the contact points of the fuel sending units mounted inside the fuel tank. Sulfur deposits could cause the fuel gauge to read full while the fuel tank may not in fact be full or could be empty. Running out of fuel without warning while the fuel gauge indicates that there is sufficient fuel in the tank could result in a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace all three fuel sending units. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was to begin during June 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V147/VW Recall No. UR]

April 2, 2009
Best Buy is recalling about 1,400 Rocketfish portable power sources. While charging the battery, the power source can unexpectedly ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The firm has received three reports of fires resulting in minor property damage. No injuries reported.

This recall involves Rocketfish Universal AC/DC/USB portal power sources with model number RF-INV80. The model number is printed on the back of the power source and Rocketfish is printed on the cover.

The power sources, made in China, were sold exclusively at: Best Buy stores nationwide and at bestbuy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power sources and contact Best Buy to receive a gift card for the value of the product.

For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firms Web site at www.bestbuy.com.

For additional information, contact Best Buy at (800) 233-0462 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT daily, or visit the firms Web site at www.bestbuy.com.

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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Backyard Products Corp. is recalling its 60,000 "Acrobatic Swings," sold with backyard gym sets in the U.S., for in-home repair.

The trapeze swings have exposed bolts that can cause serious lacerations to children. Backyard Products has received reports of six children suffering severe lacerations that required stitches to the arms.

The injuries occurred when children dropped down from the overhead ladder, or fell or climbed onto the exposed bolts.

The recalled trapeze swings were sold with Backyard Escapes, Backyard Products and WOW Wooden Play Centers brand gyms. Each gym set comes with various equipment, which can include an overhead ladder, slide, swings, or fort.

The trapeze swing has a wooden bar and rings. The wooden bar is attached to the swing chains by a "U-bolt" bracket, whose bolts are too long and extend upward above the nuts.

Department, toy, discount, lumber and hardware stores nationwide, Including Toys "R" Us, Service Merchandise, Costco and Sears, sold the gyms with trapeze swings from December 1998 through July 1999 for between $250 to $450.

Consumers should remove the trapeze swings from the gyms immediately and call Backyard Products at (888) 446-0750 anytime to order a free repair kit. The repair kit will include new hardware and instructions for reattaching the trapeze swing to the gym.

Consumers also can write to the company at 530 Third St., Collingwood, Ontario Canada L9Y 4X6.

Trapeze sets that are attached by a rope-type assembly are not included in this recall.