Recalls in January 1970

December 5, 2007    Spanish
About 70,000 Black & Decker "Infrawave" toasters are being recalled. An electrical component in the toaster can overheat and ignite the circuit board, posing a fire hazard.

Applica Consumer Products, the manufacturer, has received two reports of the toasters igniting, including one report of fire that damaged a kitchen countertop and cabinets. There have been no reported injuries.

The recalled two-slice toaster is black with stainless steel trim and has a digital display below the toaster lever. The Black & Decker brand name is on the top of the toaster. Model number ST2000 is printed on the rating plate on the bottom of the toaster. The toasters were made in China.

The toasters were sold at home improvement and discount department retailers nationwide from March 2007 through November 2007 for about $50.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toaster, unplug it immediately, and contact Applica to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Applica at (800) 556-9439 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.acprecall.com.

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

December 13, 2007
AutoZone is recalling about 140,000 "Valucraft" booster cables. The clamps were assembled incorrectly resulting in reverse polarity. This poses an electrical shock and explosion hazard to consumers.

AutoZone has received reports of four incidents of reverse polarity that resulted in minor property damage.

This recall involves the Valucraft eight-gauge and ten-gauge booster cables. The cables are orange and have 8GA or 10GA printed on them.

The cables were sold at AutoZone stores nationwide and on its website from June 2007 through October 2007 for between $12 and $20. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the booster cables immediately and return them to any AutoZone store for a full refund or a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AutoZone at (800) 230-9786 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.autozone.com.

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

WASHINGTON, April 17, 2001 -- Gladstrong Investments USA is voluntarily recalling about 13 million disposable lighters. The lighters' child-resistant mechanisms are frequently ineffective, allowing young children to operate the lighters.

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

CPSC and Gladstrong Investments have received a report of a 4- year-old girl who died after starting a fire with a Gladstrong Investments lighter and then hid in a closet. The fire caused an estimated $72,000 in damages. In another incident, two brothers, a 4- year-old and a 6-year-old, reportedly ignited clothing and paper inside a car while playing with one of these lighters causing about $1,500 in damages. They were not injured.

The recalled lighters have their brand name, "BODA-BING," "GIL," "HAPPY," or "WAX" stamped on both sides of their metal tops. The UPC bar code on the lighters' labels is "0-80692-99930-1," "0-295114-0" or starts with "7-55998." Writing on these lighters includes "MADE IN CHINA." The lighters were sold in various colors.

Convenience, drug and discount stores nationwide sold these lighters from January 1998 through February 2001 for about $1.

Consumers should stop using these lighters immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information, call Gladstrong at (877) 666-0664 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

These lighters were discovered by CPSC surveillance and from reports from the Franklin, N.H. and Kenosha, Wis. fire departments.

March 28, 2007
Dynacraft is recalling bicycles sold at Target because of the frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

The firm has received two reports of bicycle frames cracking, resulting in minor injuries including scratches to the legs and feet.

This recall involves Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles. The Triax model was manufactured between October 2005 and May 2006, and the Vertical model was manufactured between August 2004 and December 2004. The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a label affixed to the bicycle frame.

The bikes were sold at Target stores nationwide from September 2004 through early February 2007 for about $100.

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and return them to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund, including applicable sales tax.

For additional information, contact Dynacraft at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dynacraftbike.com. For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com.

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

May 31, 2007
Song Lin Industrial Inc. is recalling about 180 Sleigh Round Cribs because of a fall hazard.

The assembly instructions included with the crib direct consumers to assemble the crib with the mattress support in the highest position and do not indicate that the mattress support can be moved to a lower position. This poses a fall hazard to children who are able to sit or stand up in the crib.

The Sleigh Round Crib, model #2005, measures approximately 42 inches in diameter, is made of solid wood and comes in a mahogany finish. The crib has four posts that are 31 inches in height and a portion of the side of the crib can be raised and lowered.

The cribs were sold at childrens furniture stores nationwide from January 2005 through March 2007 for about $600.

Consumers should move the mattress support to the lower setting if their child is able to sit or stand up in the crib. Consumers should also contact Song Lin Industrial Inc. to obtain a revised version of the assembly instructions, which includes directions on how to lower the mattress support.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Song Lin Industrial Inc. toll-free at (888) 589-0088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.songlinfurniture.com.

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2000 -- HANRO USA Inc. of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 2,100 ladies' robes because they do not meet federal flammability standards.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says the robes present a serious risk of burn injuries.

Fabrics that do not comply with the standard typically burn faster than newspaper.

HANRO USA Inc. has received one report that a robe ignited when exposed to flame and burned the consumer's hair.

The five different styles of recalled robes are made with 90 percent cotton and 10 percent polyester fleece fabric. The robes contain the sewn-in label "HANRO of Switzerland." They were sold in colors white, blue, ivory, beige and gray, and in sizes XS through L. Department stores and boutiques nationwide sold these robes from October 1998 through January 2000 for between $280 to $350.

Consumers shold stop using the robes immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund and a $50 HANRO gift certificate. For more information, contact HANRO USA at (800) 889-7443 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

October 31, 2007     Spanish
SimplyFun is recalling about 1,500 of its 'Ribbit' board games. Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.

The games were sold by SimplyFun "independent consultants" nationwide from March 2007 through October 2007 for about $18. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately remove the five frog pieces from the game and discontinue using them. Consumers should contact SimplyFun for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SimplyFun toll-free at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.simplyfun.com.

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

December 12, 2007     Spanish
Billy Goat Multivac outdoor vacuums with Honda engines are being recalled. The fuel tank could crack and leak fuel. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red motor housing. Billy Goat is printed on the vacuums bag. Only outdoor vacuums with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum.

The recalled outdoor vacuum is black and green with a red motor housing. Billy Goat is printed on the vacuums bag. Only outdoor vacuums with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label located directly below the height adjustment crank on the left side of the vacuum.

The vacuums were sold at outdoor power equipment and rental dealers nationwide from June 2007 through November 2007 for between $1,500 and $1,850. They were made in the U.S.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled outdoor vacuums and contact any Billy Goat or Honda Lawn and Garden dealer for a free fuel tank replacement. Registered owners of the recalled vacuums will be mailed a notice.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com

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

April 3, 2007
Dollar General is recalling about 396,000 metal key chains because they contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves three styles of metal key chains including a flip flop design, dangling charms and a letter. The flip flop charms were sold in purple, yellow and aqua blue and have a flower at the top. Charms on the dangling-style key chain include a cross, flower, shamrock, and a heart that hangs from a short silver chain. The letter-style key chain is a silver metal letter in the English alphabet. The words 'KeyChain' and 'Dollar General $1.25' are printed on the front of the packaging for each style.

The chains were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from December 2005 through January 2007 for $1.25.

Consumers should immediately take these key chains 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 Corp. 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).

June 19, 2007
Far East Imports is recalling its 300-shot "Saturn Missiles Battery" fireworks. These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders.

The recalled fireworks are a 200 gram multi shot device that consists of 300 individual missiles with a single fuse for ignition. The device measures 2 1/2 by 23 7/8 by 3 1/4 and its packaging has a red and yellow label and the words Saturn Missiles-Battery-300 Shots Finale printed on it.

They were sold by Boomer Distributors nationwide from April 2006 through July 2006 for $10.

Consumers should immediately stop using this fireworks and contact Far East Imports for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Far East Imports at (800) 766-1277 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.fareastimporting.com.

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

November 8, 2007
Spin Master, based in Toronto, is recalling 4.2 million sets of Aqua Dots beads after at least two children lapsed into comas after swallowing the beads.

The coating on the beads that causes the beads to stick to each other when water is added contains a chemical that can turn toxic when many are ingested, the company said. Children who swallow the beads can become comatose, develop respiratory depression, or have seizures.

Federal safety officials have received two reports over the past several days of children swallowing Aqua Dots.

A 20-month-old child swallowed several dozen beads. He became dizzy and vomited several times before slipping into a comatose state for a period of time, was hospitalized, and has since fully recovered. A second child also vomited and slipped into a comatose state and was hospitalized for five days.

The recalled toy is a craft kit which allows children to create various multi-dimensional designs using small colored beads. The beads fuse together when sprayed with water.

The recall applies to all models of Aqua Dots. The product is available in various different kits with accessories such as a drying fan, applicator pen, design templates for the beads, and spray bottle. The product is labeled for ages 4+.

The toys were sold by mass merchandisers nationwide from April 2007 through November 2007 for between $17 and $30. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children and contact Spin Master to return for free replacement beads or a toy of equal value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.aquadotsrecall.com.

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

November 21, 2007
LL Bean is recalling about 800 children's snow and sand castle kits. The largest plastic castle block maker in the kit could crack at the handle during use, creating sharp edges that can pose a laceration hazard to young children.

The recall castle kit consists of three red plastic block makers. Only the largest block maker in the set is included in the recall. The largest block maker measures about 19 inches in length and 5 inches in width. Smaller block maker blocks and castle kits with the letter A on the inside of the large block maker are not included in this recall.

The kits were sold by L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalogs and internet from September 2007 through October 2007 for about $30. They were made in the U.S.

Consumers should stop using the large blocks and immediately take these recalled toys away from children. Letters will be sent to each customer with a replacement large castle block maker and a return mailer enclosed. In addition the notice will be posted in L.L. Bean retail stores and on its web site, and customers can return the kit to any retail store for a replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Paricon at (800) 873-8452 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit L.L. Beans Web site at www.llbean.com

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

March 14, 2007
Tri-Star International is recalling children's stationery sets sold in Northern California.

The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children.

The recall involves Cooky Stationery Sets, which include a pencil, various color markers, plastic scissors, erasers and the razor blade cutter. The cardboard backing of the set reads, "Cooky Staitonery (sic) Set." "Cooky Stationery" is written on the erasers and markers.

The sets were sold at Dollar stores in northern California from January 2005 through March 2007 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take the razor blade cutter away from children and dispose of it. Consumers can return the set to the store for a refund.

For additional information, contact CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.

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

August 3, 2007
Plan 9 Inc. is recalling about 340 LED lights. The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire.

The E Light is a 12-Volt DC light fixture with recessed LEDs typically mounted on the ceiling or under a counter. The recalled light is a flat, white rectangle with three LEDs (in the three-watt model) or six LEDs (in the 6-watt model).

The lights were sold at recreational vehicle parts retailers nationwide or the Backwoods Solar Electric Systems Web site from February 2006 through May 2007 for between $40 and $60.

Consumers should immediately turn the power off at the circuit breaker and contact Plan 9 for instructions on returning the product to the firm for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Plan 9 toll-free at (866) 522-1368 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.E-Light-Recall.com.

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

July 11, 2007
Meyer Corporation is recalling about 4,400 BonJour professional culinary torches. Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard.

Meyer has received four reports of fuel leakage. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

This recall involves the BonJour Professional Culinary Torch sold alone and as part of the BonJour Bain Marie Set. The torch is 7.5 inches high and has a visible fuel gauge. The base is black, and the handle is either black or brown. The torch assembly is silver-colored with the word BonJour printed on the side.

The torches were sold at various retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $40 (when sold alone) or about $70 (when included as part of the Bain Marie Set).

The torches were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the torches and contact Meyer for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meyer at (800) 226-6568 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.meyer.com.

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

May 23, 2007
KTM North America is recalling about 20,000 off-road motorcycles.The seal around the fuel tank can loosen allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

KTM has received 5,114 reports of leaking fuel tanks. CPSC has received one report of a minor chemical burn due to fuel coming into contact with a consumer's skin.

This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are:

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The motorcycles were sold by KTM dealers nationwide from November 2004 through April 2007 for between $5,400 and $7,800.

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Consumers should stop using these vehicles immediately and contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Consumers with the recalled vehicles are being sent direct notices from KTM.

For more information, contact KTM at (888) 985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at https://www.ktm.com/.

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

October 23, 2007
About 330 Reynolds UL bicycle forks are being recalled.

The fork tips could separate from the fork legs, causing the wheel to come loose from the fork while riding. This could pose a serious fall hazard to riders.

This recall involves the Reynolds UL bicycle fork models with 43 mm and 50 mm rakes and with serial numbers 09100 through 10403. The serial number decal is located on the steer tube. To see the serial number, the fork must be removed from the frame. Some recalled forks are black, have Reynolds printed on them, and have a gray and white stripe painted on the legs of the fork. Other recalled forks were painted with a different paint scheme and do not have Reynolds printed on them. To determine if a fork is included in this recall, consumers should contact the company.

The forks were sold at independent bicycle retailers nationwide from October 2006 through May 2007 for about $500. The recalled forks were included in custom 2007 bicycle frame kits from the following manufacturers: Independent Fabrication, Litespeed, Lynskey Performance Designs LLC., Merlin, Parlee, Rock Lobster, Spectrum Cycles, Strong Frames and Vicious Cycles.

They were manufactured in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled forks immediately and contact Reynolds for a free replacement fork.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Reynolds toll-free at (866) 798-3040 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit the companys Web site at www.reynoldscycling.com/recall.

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

May 9, 2007
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is recalling about 2,600 kitchen stools. The stools can unexpectedly collapse during use, causing a consumer to fall to the floor.

The company has received two reports of incidents in which the kitchen stool collapsed. A 10-year-old boy received bruises when the kitchen stool collapsed and he fell.

The Rooster Kitchen Stool is about two feet tall and one foot in diameter. It has light brown wood and has a rooster painted on the seat. 'Made in China' and item number 260161 are printed on a sticker under the seat.

The stolls were sold at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for about $30.

Consumers should stop using these kitchen stools immediately and return them to any Cracker Barrel Old Country Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cracker Barrel at (800) 333-9566, or visit the firm's Web site at www.crackerbarrel.com.

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

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).