Recalls in January 1970

July 24, 2007
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling about 31,000 Matelass crib bumpers. The decorative stitching on the bumpers edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

This recall involves the Diamond Matelass, Floral Matelass and Polka Dot Matelass crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelass bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads pottery barn kids.

The cribs were sold at Pottery Barn Kids stores nationwide, its catalog, and online stores from February 2003 through June 2007 for about $90.

They were manufactured in Portugal.

Consumers should stop using the bumpers immediately and remove any exposed stitching, or contact Pottery Barn Kids for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the companys website at www.potterybarnkids.com.

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

July 25, 2007
Sauder Workworking is recalling about 414,000 TV stands. The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall onto children or adults.

Sauder has received 43 reports of TV stands collapsing. Most of the reported incidents involved stands that had recently been assembled.

Three injuries required medical treatment including a broken arm, a torn rotator cuff with a concussion, and an injured finger. These injuries occurred when consumers attempted to prevent a TV from falling off the stand. In addition, a 6-year-old child received a bruised shoulder when the stand collapsed and a TV fell on her.

The recalled TV Stand measures 23 inches (h) x 38 inches (w) x 19 inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. The stand has criss-cross, black, wrought-iron legs, a pull-out drawer, and a lower shelf. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the products carton and instructions.

The stands were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and online at Wal-Mart.com from January 2005 through May 2007 for about $90.

They were manufactured in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the TV stand immediately if it moves from side-to-side. Consumers should contact Sauder to receive detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners.

Consumer Contact: Contact Sauder toll-free at (866) 218-8312 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, or visit the firms Web site at www.sauder.com.

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

August 3, 2007
Hanna Andersson is recalling about 3,900 pairs of birchwood sole sandal clogs. The leather ankle strap can tear or separate from the clog sole, posing a fall hazard.

The recalled sandals have a birchwood sole and leather straps. They come in different colors (blue, pink and black) and were sold in European sizes 25-41. The bottom of the wooden sole has rubber grips. The words Hanna Andersson and Made in Sweden are printed on the sole.

Hanna Andersson stores nationwide, its catalog, and Web site from January 2007 through July 2007 for between $48 and $58.

Customers should immediately stop using the recalled Sandals and contact Hanna Andersson for instructions on returning the item for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Hanna Andersson at (800) 222-0544 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firms Web site at www.hannaandersson.com.

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

December 11, 2007
Gamenamics Inc. is recalling about 1,100 of its air-powered hockey tables. The wires can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Gamenamics has received eleven reports of burnt or melted wires. No property damage or injuries have been reported.

This recall involves cordless air-powered hockey tables with a rechargeable battery. The table can be folded and moved on attached wheels. The tables are 72-inches long and 38-inches wide and have a predominantly white surface with a bright blue aluminum rail. The playing surface contains the words 'Jet Fan Hockey'. The recalled items have the numbers SG-504-6c and 73058 printed on the product's carton.

Thet tables were sold through Hammacher Schlemmer and Sky Mall catalogs and Web sites from August 2006 through January 2007 and from June 2007 through July 2007 for about $400. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the air hockey table until they have installed the free repair kit. If consumers find wire damage, including burnt or melted wires, they should contact Hammacher Schlemmer to return the product for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Hammacher Schlemmer by phone at (800) 227-3528 anytime.

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

December 27, 2007    Spanish
Gap Outlet is recalling about 16,000 boys' jackets sold under the "Warmest Jacket" name.

The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children.

The jackets are hooded, zip in front, and have a drawstring at the waist. They were sold in navy and gray in multiple childrens sizes. Gap Outlet is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 513573 is printed on a white label sewn behind the size and product care label near the neckline.

The jackets were sold exclusively at Gap Outlet stores nationwide from September 2007 through December 2007 for about $50. They were made in Indonesia.

Consumers should stop wearing the jacket immediately and return it to any Gap Outlet store for a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before April 30, 2008, will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday 12 p.m. through 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday 12 p.m. through 6 p.m., or visit the firms Web site at www.gapinc.com.

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

January 23, 2007
DS Waters of America Inc. is recalling its "Contact" water coolers. A water leak inside the water cooler can create an electrical arc, posing a fire hazard.

DS Waters has received 20 reports of the water cooler making either a crackling noise or catching on fire, including five reports of property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recall involves the Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers with serial numbers beginning with the letter "J" and followed by nine digits. The serial number is located on the lower right-hand side of the serial plate. The model name -- "Contact" -- is written on the right-hand side of the serial plate.

DS Waters distributed the recalled Contact Hot and Cold Water Coolers through direct sales nationwide from April 2004 to August 2006 for about $220.

Consumers should stop using the recalled water coolers, unplug them and call DS Waters for a replacement water cooler at no additional cost.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call DS Waters at (800) 480-1434 anytime, or visit the firm"s Web site at www.water.com/ContactRecall.

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

November 27, 2007
Power Bolt y-frame and Ultimate Y-frame adjustable pitchbacks sold at Dick's Sporting Goods are being recalled.

The upper portion of the frame can collapse after both locking pins are removed, posing a laceration hazard.

Dicks Sporting Goods has received three reports of finger/hand laceration injuries.

This recall involves the Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback and Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback. The products Y-shaped metal frames have attached netting which will return a thrown ball to the user. The upper portion of the frame is adjustable to allow a variety of rebound angles.

The pitchbacks were sold at Dicks Sporting Goods retail stores nationwide and on its Web site. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Pitchback was sold from November 2002 to July 2007 for about $70. The Power Bolt Y-Frame Ultimate Pitchback was sold from February 2005 to July 2007 for about $100. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Dicks Sporting Goods to receive a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dicks Sporting Goods toll-free at (866) 677-4771 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.dickssportinggoods.com.

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

Ford Motor Company

Models:

Ford Crown Victoria Years: 1996-2000
Mercury Grand Marquis Years: 1996-2000
Lincoln Town Car Years: 1996-2000

Number Involved:  3,500

Noncompliance:  The replacement seat belt assemblies that were installed in certain 1996-2000 Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Cars between Jan. 1 and June 13, 2000, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The equipment involved is Service Stock Seat Belt Assemblies, Model Nos. H 9977, H 9979, T 9063, and T 9217, built by TRW Vehicle Safety Systems, Inc. (TRW) and manufactured from June 1, 1998 through May 21, 2000. These seat belt assemblies were installed as warranty or service replacement equipment on these vehicles. Because of a problem with the seat belt retractor, in the event of a collision, these seat belts may not adequately restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the Service Seat Belt Assemblies that were installed from Jan. 1 through June 13, 2000. The manufacturer reported that owner notification would begin during late July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V157001/002/Ford Recall No. 00S15]

Ford Motor Company

Models: Ford Windstar Year: 2000

Number Involved:  3,000

Dates of Manufacture:  April 2000

Defect:  Certain minivans may have incorrect fuel line end forms that result in a lower than specified pull apart force for the installed fuel line connection.

Remedy:  Dealers will install a fuel line clip on the fuel supply and return line connections at the rear of the chassis fuel line bundle. The manufacturer reported that owner notification began July 10, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V164/Ford Recall No. 00S11]

Ford Motor Company

Models:

Ford Windstar Years: 1996-1998
Ford F150 Years: 1997-1998
Ford Explorer Years: 1997-1998
Ford Expedition Years: 1997-1998
Lincoln Navigator Year: 1998

Number Involved:  20,637

Noncompliance:  Certain previously leased minivans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles originally built for sale in Canada meet Canadian requirements for daytime running lights, but not the photometric requirements of FMVSS No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." According to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the U.S. erroneously between March 1999 and April 1, 2000, because the running lights were believed to meet U.S. specifications.

Remedy:  Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification was expected to begin July 21, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V168/Ford Recall No. 00S14]

Ford Motor Company

Models: Ford F Super Duty Year: 2000

Number Involved:  8,100

Dates of Manufacture:  November 1999 - April 2000

Defect:  Certain vehicles built on a stripped motor home chassis may have a missing or partially installed brake pedal to master cylinder pushrod retaining clip. If the clip is missing or falls out, the pushrod could disconnect from the brake pedal, resulting in the operator being unable to apply the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the retaining clip installation. Missing or partially installed clips will be properly installed. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 10, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V170/Ford Recall No. 00S12]

General Motors Corporation

Models: Chevrolet S10 Years: 1997-1998

Number Involved:  306

Dates of Manufacture:  April 1997 - March 1998

Defect:  On certain electric pickup trucks, a condition exists in which the fuel-fired heater fill pipe ground strap contacts the rear passenger side brake pipe. This could wear off the corrosion protection of the brake pipe, leading to premature corrosion and eventual loss of brake pipe integrity and partial brake failure.

Remedy:  Dealers will relocate the ground strap attachment, inspect the brake pipe for wear, and replace the brake pipe if necessary. 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 Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V159/GM Recall No. 00050]

General Motors Corporation

Models:

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

Number Involved:  248

Dates of Manufacture:  May 2000

Noncompliance:  Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with FMVSS No. 301, "Fuel System Integrity." The clamp that secures the flexible fuel fill hose to the metal fill tube may be loose and could separate, causing fuel leakage. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the likelihood of fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect the fuel hose fill neck clamp and, if necessary, reposition and tighten the clamp. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began June 28, 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. 00V160/GM Recall No. 00056]

Toyota Motor Company

Models:

Toyota Avalon Year: 2000
Toyota Camry Year: 2000
Toyota Solara Year: 2000

Number Involved:  541

Dates of Manufacture:  March - April 2000

Defect:  On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper heat treatment, the rear axle may not have adequate strength in some areas. The rear axle shafts could fail or break after extended use of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy:  Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle hub assemblies. 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 Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V154]

Triumph Motorcycles

Models: Triumph TT600 Year: 2000

Number Involved:  763

Dates of Manufacture:  December 1999 - May 2000 

Defect:   On certain motorcycles, the clutch housing bolts become loose and could break. Bolt remnants can migrate to the alternator and lead to engine damage. This could lead to a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the housing 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 Triumph at 1-770-631-9500.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V158]

MEDIUM/HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, SCHOOL BUSES AND MOTOR HOMES

Blue Bird Body Company

Models:

Blue Bird All American Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird TC2000 Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird LTC 40 Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird Q-Bus Years: 1997-2000
Blue Bird Commercial Years: 1997-2000

Number Involved:  9,687

Dates of Manufacture:  October 1997 - May 2000

Defect:   On certain school and transit buses equipped with Bendix air brakes, Bendix changed the internal design of the QR1C relay valve by adding a hole in the internal diaphragm. When the hole in the diaphragm aligns with the hole in the valve body, the brake application time increases. Under certain conditions, such as when the vehicle is parked on an incline, when the driver activates the parking brake but removes his or her foot from the treadle valve, the bus could roll before the parking brake is fully engaged.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the diaphragms with holes with solid diaphragms for the QR1C valves. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during early July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Blue Bird at 1-912-825-2021.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V162/Blue Bird Recall No. R00DX]

Coachmen Industries, Inc.

Models: Shasta Class C Year: 2000

Number Involved:  117

Dates of Manufacture:  January - June 2000 

Defect:  On certain motor homes constructed on Chevrolet chassis, the routing of the main battery feed wiring from the coach battery to the distribution panel of the motor home allows it to come in contact with the exhaust manifold of the vehicle. Over time, the heat of the manifold degrades the shielding of the wire, exposing the wire to the metal manifold. The coach battery is not the engine battery. The coach battery provides service to the motor home's 12V appliances. This condition could create an electrical short, and if the short does not cause the fuse to blow, could result in a fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will re-route the wiring and add an additional clamp to permanently secure the wiring in this new position safely away from the exhaust manifold. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin during July/August 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Coachmen at 1-219-825-5821.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V167]

Jayco, Incorporated

Models: Jayco JB Kiwi Year: 2000

Number Involved:  760

Dates of Manufacture:  August 1999 - June 2000

Defect:   On certain 23 foot travel trailers, all of the liquid storage tanks are located behind the axle, so that when the tanks are full or other materials are improperly loaded, the trailer hitch weight is reduced. The vehicle becomes difficult to tow at speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour.

Remedy:  Dealers will add additional weight to the A-frame of the travel trailer, revise the federal axle weight labels and towing instructions, and replace the tires with higher capacity tires to accommodate the added weight. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Jayco at 1-877-825-4782.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V169/Jayco Recall No. 00-1-31]

Nissan Diesel America, Inc.

Models:

Nissan Diesel UD1200 Years: 1999-2000
Nissan Diesel UD1400 Years: 1999-2000

Number Involved:  3,058

Dates of Manufacture:  March 1998 - March 2000

Defect:   On certain medium duty trucks, the steering gear box is mounted to the frame using a combination of two mounting bolts with nuts and two mounting studs. The two mounting bolts thread into mounting nuts that are welded to the inside of the frame. During the vehicle manufacturing process, residual welding material from the welding of an adjacent bracket for the ABS relay can accumulate in the two steering gear mounting nuts. If this occurs, the steering gear box mounting bolts will have inadequate clamping force, which can cause fatigue failure of the mounting bolts and studs. This could cause a loss of steering with little or no prior warning.

Remedy:  Dealers will remove and inspect the two mounting bolts for thread damage. New mounting bolts will be installed. If damage to the bolt threads is evident, new nuts will also be installed. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Nissan Diesel at 1-972-756-5500.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V156]

PACCAR, Inc.

Models: Peterbilt 387 Year: 2000

Number Involved:  111

Defect:   On certain heavy duty trucks, the steer axle mudflaps and/or mudflap stiffeners can rub a hole in the forward surface of the undercab fuel tank, causing a hole in the fuel tank. This can result in fuel leakage and increase the risk of fire if an ignition source is present.

Remedy:  Dealers will provide replacement mudflap assemblies smaller than the original assemblies to owners and the fuel tank will be checked for abrasion and replaced if damaged. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Peterbilt at 1-940-591-4171.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V161/Peterbilt Recall No. 500E]

Safari Motor Coaches, Inc.

Models:

Beaver Patriot Years: 1999-2000
Beaver Monterey Years: 1999-2000
Beaver Contessa Years: 1999-2000
Safari Continental Years: 1999-2000
Safari Serengetti Years: 1999-2000
Safari Zanzibar Years: 1999-2000
Harney Renegade Years: 1999-2000

Number Involved:  691

Dates of Manufacture:  July 1998 - November 1999 

Defect:   On certain motor homes built on Magnum chassis and equipped with ABS systems, the anti-lock brake modulator fails to regulate hydraulic pressure to the appropriate wheel, causing the modulator to react improperly. Failure of the anti-lock braking system could cause a loss of control of the vehicle in certain braking situations.

Remedy:  Dealers will install a wiring harness update, which properly routes the electrical signal from the ECU to the modulator. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began July 13, 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Safari/Beaver/Harney at 1-800-344-6332.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00V173/SMC Recall No. SAB00-104]

EQUIPMENT:

Accuride Corporation

Models: Accuride Wheel Rim

Number Involved:  5,719

Dates of Manufacture:  January - March 2000

Defect:   Certain 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, Part No. 32051, contain an incomplete weld in the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, this could develop into a crack on the mounting ring. Over time, the crack could propagate, resulting in mounting ring failure and causing the rim to separate from the vehicle. Loss of vehicle control could occur.

Remedy:  Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Accuride Customer Service at 1-812-962-5027.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00E029]

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Models: Britax Roundabout

Number Involved:  9,922

Dates of Manufacture:  January - March 1999

Noncompliance:   On certain child restraints, the shells may have been improperly molded and could allow higher head excursions than allowed by FMVSS No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." An insufficient parting line bond in the area of the harness adjuster attachment may lead to adjuster movement under crash loads that could allow a child's head to move further than the permitted limits. In a crash, additional head movement could allow a child's head to strike something in the vehicle and lead to injury.

Remedy:  Consumers with the affected seats are being instructed to contact Britax in order to receive a free repair kit. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification would begin during July 2000. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Britax at 1-888-427-4829.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00E034]

Norcold Inc.

Models:

Norcold N621
Norcold N641
Norcold N821
Norcold N841

Number Involved:  40,376

Dates of Manufacture:  May - November 1999

Defect:  Certain combination gas/electric absorption refrigerators for use in recreational vehicles can experience a cooling system leak through fatigue failure of the cooling unit from the elevated heat during operation in the AC electric mode. Extended operation of a leaking cooling unit in the AC electric mode can result in a fire.

Remedy:  Dealers will replace the AC heating element to correct the defect. The dealers will also inspect the refrigerators for coolant leaks and replace the cooling unit if a leak is detected. 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 Norcold at 1-800-767-9101.

[NHTSA Recall No. 00E031]

March 1, 2007
Lenovo is recalling lithium-ion extended-life batteries used in ThinkPad notebook computers because of a fire hazard. About 100,000 battery packs were sold in the U.S., an additional 105,000 worldwide.

The batteries were manufactured by Sanyo Electric Co. Ltd., of Japan.

If the battery in the laptop is struck forcefully on the corner, such as from a direct fall to the ground, the battery pack can overheat and pose a fire hazard to users. This is not an internal battery cell defect.

Lenovo has received four reports of batteries overheating and damaging the notebook. This caused damage to the notebook computers, minor property damage and, in one case, minor eye irritation to one consumer.

Lenovo sold these extended-life batteries with new ThinkPad notebook PCs or as optional or replacement batteries for the following ThinkPad notebook models: R Series (R60 and R60e), T Series (T60 and T60p) and Z Series (Z60m, Z61e, Z61m, and Z61p). The recalled 9-cell batteries have the following part number, which can be found on the battery label: FRU P/N 92P1131.

The batteries were sold through Lenovo's Web sites, telephone and direct sales, and Lenovo authorized distributors nationwide between November 2005 and February 2007, as an accessory for about $180, and as part of a ThinkPad notebook computer for between $750 and $3,500.

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Lenovo for additional information and to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers should use only ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an authorized reseller.

Consumer Contact: Customers should contact Lenovo at (800) 426-7378 anytime, or log on to www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the battery is part of the recall and to order a replacement battery.

Note that in September 2006, Lenovo conducted a recall of batteries manufactured by another firm for a different problem.

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

October 4, 2007
Dollar General is recallinga bout 63,000 Frankenstein Tumblers. Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall includes green, plastic, Frankenstein head-shaped tumblers.

The tumblers were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide in September 2007 for about $1. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take these tumblers away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com.

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

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2001 -- , Maytag Corp., of Newton, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Crosley and Magic Chef electric ranges. Liquid can enter the indicator light and can cause sparking and flaming in the light, presenting a fire hazard to consumers.

Maytag has received fifteen reports of flames in the indicator lights. No injuries have been reported.

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

The recalled electric ranges are 30-inch free-standing units with the control panel in the front between the door panel and main top. The Crosley brand name ranges have model numbers CE35000AAW or CE35000AAT, and the Magic Chef brand name ranges have model numbers CER1110AAT or CER1110AAH. The brand names can be found on the control panel or the back guard panel and the model number can be located by opening the storage drawer and looking at the tag on the left side.

Appliance stores and distributors nationwide sold the ranges from January 2000 through March 2001 for between $270 and $290.

Consumers should stop using their electric ranges immediately and disconnect power to them. Consumers should call Maytag toll-free (800) 462-9267 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free in-home repair or log on to the company's website at www.maytag.com to schedule the repair.

November 7, 2007
Dollar General is recalling about 380,000 pull-back toy cars.

Surface paint on the cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves two styles of 'pull and release' toy cars, including a four pack of Super Wheels (UPC #400016576344) and a two pack of Super Racer cars (UPC # 883788965002).

They were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $1 per pack and were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy cars away from children and return them to any Dollar General store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dollar General at (800) 678-9258 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dollargeneral.com.

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

April 20, 2007
Additional serious injuries to children reported following the March 31, 2006 recall announcement of Magnetix Magnetic Building Sets have prompted the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Mega Brands America, Inc. to announce an expanded recall.

More than 4 million units are involved. The recall includes all sets, except newer Magnetix sets sold since March 31, 2006, that are age-labeled 6+ and sets that contain the following caution label:

"CAUTION: Do not ingest or inhale magnets. Attraction of magnets in the body may cause serious injury and require immediate medical care."

Mega Brands advises that sets currently being sold are safer and are not included in the recall.

To date, one death and 27 intestinal injuries have been reported.

Emergency surgical intervention was needed in all but one case. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. Although the hazard was initially thought to be a problem primarily for children younger than six, it has since been learned that at least ten injuries involved children between the ages of 6 and 11 years old.

If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can attract to each other inside the intestines and cause perforations and/or blockage, which can be fatal, if not treated immediately.

"CPSC is deeply concerned about the dangers that small, powerful magnets can pose to children if swallowed," said CPSC Acting Chairman Nancy Nord. "In order for any product recall to be effective in protecting consumers, we must significantly reduce incidents and injuries from occurring after the recall is announced." Mega Brands has been cooperative in this expanded recall.

These older sets, which were manufactured in China, contain up to 250 plastic building pieces and 1/2-inch diameter steel balls. The building pieces include 1 1/2-inch squares, 1-inch triangles, cylinder rods, flexors, connectors, x-tenders, and curves and come in an assortment of colors such as metallic, primary, translucent, and glow in the dark.

Mass merchants and other toy and arts and crafts stores sold the sets nationwide for between $20 and $60, depending on the size of the set.

Consumers should stop using the recalled magnetic sets immediately and contact Mega Brands for a comparable replacement toy. If consumers are uncertain as to whether their product is being recalled, they can 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 CPSC is urging consumers to immediately report any incidents of loose magnets to the CPSC Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or to the CPSC Web site at www.cpsc.gov.

November 27, 2007     Spanish
Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc. is recalling about 3,200 children's fleece hooded zip-up jackets with neck drawstrings.

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines 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 hooded zip-up sweatshirts are for Boys 8-20 and were made under the Burnside brand. The sweatshirts came in boys sizes small, medium, large and X-large and have various designs on the front. The recalled models have RN # 39209 printed on the tag.

The sweatshirts were sold at Bon-Ton, Bergners, Boston Store, Carson Pirie Scott, Elder-Beerman, Herbergers and Younkers stores nationwide and Parisian stores in the Detroit area from August 2007 through October 2007 for between $18 and $30.

They were made in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Bon-Ton toll-free at (866) 798-2875 anytime or visit .

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

September 10, 2007
Honeywell International is recalling about 1,000 Apex Security Systems with the XICOR memory chip. The systems could fail to warn of fire and intrusions.

The recalled units include the Apex-brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN security system control panels.

The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.

The firm has received three reports that the product failed to work during installation. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day. For example, a product manufactured on the 5th day of January 2007 would have the date code "K005."

The units were sold by security distributors nationwide from January 2007 through March 2007 for between $280 and $325. Distributors sell the control panels to alarm dealers who directly install them.

The recalled units were manufactured in Mexico.

Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.

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

October 11, 2007
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling about 7,800 Princess Magnetic Travel Art Set lap desks. The surface paint on the zipper pull of the lap desk contains lead in excess of the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled Travel Art Set Lap Desk is a zippered case that opens into a lap desk with markers, crayons, and magnetic pieces. The lap desk is 10 3/4-inches wide and is pink colored. Made in China and item number 266822 are printed on a sticker located on the products packaging.

The sets were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from April 2007 through August 2007 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using these art sets immediately, and contact the firm or return the product to any Cracker Barrel location for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel toll-free at (888) 296-2721 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com (pdf).

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

August 21, 2007
Hampton Direct is recalling about 27,000 magnetic train sets because the paint on the trains contains excessive amounts of lead, posing a risk of lead poisoning young children.

The recall involves Magnetic Alphabet and Number train sets. The train sets include a wooden engine, caboose, letters and numbers. The miniature train sets are sold in a rainbow of colors and have either a letter or number attached to the top of a base with four wooden wheels. The alphabet train set contains 28 pieces, and the number train set contains 12 pieces. Each car in the train set is 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 x 2 inches in size.

The trains were sold by Johnson Smith Company, The Paragon Gifts Inc., and Starcrest Products of California catalogues nationwide from December 2005 through July 2007 for about $30.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using and dispose of the recalled trains. Consumers of record will receive a free replacement train.

For additional information, contact Hampton Direct at (800) 208-4050 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.hamptondirect.com.

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

September 13, 2007
Keystone Manufacturing Co. and QVC are recalling about 32,000 Cook's Essentials convection ovens with pull-out rotisserie and Deni convection ovens with rotisserie.

Wires behind the control panel can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards.

QVC has received 49 reports of incidents, including five minor burns, five electrical shocks and 11 incidents of minor property damage to kitchen cabinets and countertops.

This recall involves the Cook's Essentials Multi-Function Convection Oven with Pull-Out Rotisserie (model number 910500), which was also sold as the Deni Convection Oven with Rotisserie (model number 10500). The model number can be found on the bottom of the oven. These are countertop ovens and the brand name 'Cook's Essentials' or 'Deni' is found on the front right panel.

The Cook's Essentials brand was sold exclusively through QVC and the Deni brand was sold through various on-line retailers from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $125.

The ovens were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the oven and contact QVC or Keystone to receive a replacement oven or a refund. QVC and Keystone have notified consumers by telephone and by mail to stop using the oven.

Consumer Contact: Consumers who bought a Cook's Essentials oven through a QVC broadcast or at QVC.com, and who have not been contacted by QVC, should call QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET seven days a week. Consumers who bought a Cook's Essentials oven at a QVC outlet or retail store should return the oven to the store at which it was purchased for a refund.

Consumers who bought a Deni brand oven and who have not been contacted by Keystone should call Keystone at (800) 336-4822 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers can also visit QVC's Web site at www.qvc.com or Deni's Web site at www.deni.com.

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

October 5, 2007
A plastic badge awarded to Cub Scouts is being by the Boy Scouts of America because it may contain excessive levels of lead paint.

The recalled badge made in China is the "Immediate Recognition Kit," which has been distributed to an estimated 1.7 million Cub Scouts nationwide.

The badges have been sold for "seven to eight years," and about 20,000 recognition kits are sold annually to Cub Scout den leaders, a Scout spokesman said.

The badges being recalled are for the Cubs who are 7 and 8 years old. The badge has a yellow-and-blue border, includes a picture of a bear and wolf and reads "Progress Toward Ranks."

Kahoot Products Inc., the company that supplies the badges, notified the national Scout organization earlier this week about its concerns that the totem badges may contain lead levels in excess of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) standards in the paint.

In a letter to the Boy Scouts, the president of Kahoot, Chuck Kelderhouse, wrote: "We urge all consumers to remove the Cub Scout Recognition totem badge from the Scouts' possession and that it be kept in a safe place where only adults will have access to them."

Instructions for returning the product will be announced once the formal recall is announced by the CPSC, Kahoot said.