Recalls in January 1970

October 2, 2007
Salton Inc. and QVC are recalling about 5,200 "Cooks Essential" four-slice toasters. The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard.

QVC has received information that ten toasters reportedly turned on spontaneously, including one incident of fire damage to kitchen cabinets and two incidents of toaster covers burned. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Cooks Essential four-slice wide slot electric toasters model CET 401. These toasters are made of stainless steel and measure 12 inches long, 13 inches wide and 8 inches high. Each toaster has Cooks Essentials Classic Look Toaster, Model: CET401 printed on a plate located on the underside of the toaster.

The toasters were sold by QVC through its television station, its Web page; its toll-free number, outlet, and its employee and Studio stores from January 2003 through June 2003 for between $63 and $69 plus about $8 for shipping and handling. Some recalled toasters may have been sold at various retailers.

They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the toaster immediately, unplug it, and cut off the power cord where it enters the body of the toaster. Consumers who return the power cord in the prepaid envelope that will be provided will receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers who bought a toaster from a QVCs television program or at QVC.com were sent a package by mail containing information on how to receive a refund. Consumers who have not received the information packet should call QVC at (800) 367-9444, from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET, seven days a week or visit QVCs Web site at www.qvc.com.

Consumers who bought a toaster at a QVC outlet or retail store should return the toaster at the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. For all non-QVC purchases, contact Salton at (800) 233-9054 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.esalton.com.

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

December 12, 2007
ROMI Enterprises is recalling about 6,000 Oceanic and AERIS SCUBA regulators. An internal component that seals air between the high pressure first-stage and the intermediate pressure second-stage can fail. This can result in uncontrolled flow of air to the diver and pose a risk of serious injury or death.

ROMI has received two reports of units malfunctioning during diving and six reports of units malfunctioning while being tested by dealers prior to delivery to consumers. No injuries reported.

The recall involves the following regulator first stages: -->

The model and serial numbers are stamped on the side of the body or on the bodys rubber covering.

The items were either sold or repaired at authorized Oceanic and AERIS retailers nationwide from May 2006 through October 2007. The items sold for between $300 and $500. They were made in the U.S. and in Taiwan.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled regulator first stages and take them to any authorized Oceanic or AERIS dealer for a free replacement part.

Consumer Contact: For further information or to determine if your specific unit is affected, contact ROMI toll-free at (888) 636-9390 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Oceanic customers can send an e-mail to service@oceanicusa.com or visit the firms Web site at www.oceanicworldwide.com. AERIS customers can send an e-mail to info@diveaeris.com or visit the firms Web site at www.diveaeris.com

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

May 16, 2007
About 300,000 children's turquoise rings distributed by Cardinal Distributing are being recalled due to a lead poisoning hazard.

The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored balls.

The rings were sold in vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area from August 2002 through April 2007 for 25 cents.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings away from children and throw them away.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Cardinal Distributing at (800) 368-2062 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.vendingdepot.com

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

July 19, 2007
CVS/pharmacy is recalling about 84,000 Playskool Toddler NoSpill Sippy Cups,

Young children can chew through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, which can pose a choking hazard.

The firm has received 36 reports of toddlers chewing through the plastic spout of the sippy cup, resulting in one choking incident and three near-choking incidents. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Playskool Toddler NoSpill Sippy Cup. The 8-ounce cup is clear plastic with red trim, red and yellow handles, and a yellow tip; blue trim, blue and green handles and a green tip; or purple trim, purple and aqua handles, and an aqua tip. The serial number of the recalled cups is 382814, which appears on the back of the packaging.

The cups were sold by CVS stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $5.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop their children from using the cup immediately and return it to any CVS store for a refund, or throw the product away and bring a proof of purchase of the product to any CVS store for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CVS/pharmacy toll-free at (866) 434-0098 between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit CVS/pharmacys Web site at www.cvs.com.

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

November 8, 2007     Spanish
Bassettbaby cribs sold by Babies R Us are being recalled because of a strangulation hazard.

The bolts connecting the top corners of the crib can come loose, creating a gap and posing a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard.

Bassettbaby has 85 reports of bolts loosening, including one report of a 13 month-old childs hand becoming entrapped between the railings.

Description: This recall involves Wendy Bellissimo Collection convertible cribs, model numbers 5945-0521 and 5545-0521, sold in honey and cherry finishes. The full size cribs have a sleigh design and one of the following purchase order numbers at the bottom rail of the headboard: 272903, 272904, 273904, 276728, 276729, 291081, 323975, 324472, 320318, 323976, 332883 365620, 368466 in honey, and 338535, 338537 and 332884 in cherry. No other Wendy Bellissimo Collection cribs are involved in this recall.

The cribs were sold at Babies R Us stores nationwide from July 2005 through October 2007 for about $500. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using these cribs immediately and contact Bassettbaby for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Bassettbaby at (888) 897-4689 between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firms Web site at www.bassettbaby.com.

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

December 20, 2007
DEWALT is recalling nearly 350,000 cordless drills. The trigger switch of the cordless drill can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

DEWALT has received 11 reports of trigger switches overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

This recall involves DEWALT individual cordless drills listed below:

The model number is printed on a sticker on the side of the unit. The date code is embossed on the bottom of the unit. Units stamped with an M following the date code have been repaired and are not included in this recall. The packaging of repaired drills has a green dot sticker near the UPC label.

The drills, made in Mexico, were sold at wholesale distributors and retailers from about June 2006 through December 2007 for between $180 and $280.

Consumers should stop using the drills immediately and contact DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.

Consumer Contact: Call DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit firms Web site at www.DEWALT.com

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

June 21, 2005
Spandrel Sales and Marketing is recalling about 200,000 sets of children's metal jewelry because of a lead poisoning hazard.

The recalled jewelry includes pendants that hang from silver-colored bracelet and necklace chains, and silver-colored rings with a charm on top.

Charm shapes include silver-colored crosses, suns, moons, stars, butterflies, cupids, angels, keys, elephants, hands, cell phones, fish, and shoes.

The items were sold through vending machines located in malls, discount, department and grocery stores nationwide from February 2007 through March 2007 for 25 cents.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rings and necklaces away from children and throw them away.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Spandrel Sales and Marketing toll-free at (877) 213-0500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ssmvending.com.

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

May 3, 2007
Graco Childrens Products is recalling Soft Blocks Towers onits Baby Einstein "discover and play" activity centers.

The plastic covering on the soft block towers can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Graco has received 137 reports of infants mouthing and chewing pieces of the plastic film covering, some of whom required medical attention. Serious incident reports include 32 infants who gagged and 49 who choked on the plastic covering.

The soft block tower is a stack of three different shaped stuffed fabric blocks in red, yellow and blue. Pictures of apples, fire engines, ducks, bananas, birds and blueberries on the blocks are covered in plastic film. The soft blocks are one of nine toys that snap onto the tray of the activity center. Only model number 4635BEE with serial numbers 012705 through 063005, which indicates the manufacture dates of January 27, 2005 through June 30, 2005, are included in this recall. Model and serial numbers are located underneath the activity centers tray.

The toys were sold at Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES), Babies R Us, Toys R Us, Meijer, Shopko, Target, and various specialty retailers nationwide, and on Wal-Mart.com and Target.com from February 2005 through about December 2005 for $80.

Consumers should immediately remove the Soft Blocks toy from the activity center and contact Graco for a free replacement Tower toy without the plastic film. Consumers can continue to use the activity center after the soft block tower has been removed.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or log on to www.gracobaby.com.

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

August 9, 2007

The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with, or sold separately to be used with the following notebook computer models: Satellite A100, Satellite A105 and Tecra A7. The battery model is printed on the battery.

The computers were sold nationwide from January 2006 through April 2006 for between $680 and $1,300 for the computer systems and for between $90 and $120 when sold separately.

The battery packs were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries and contact Toshiba to receive a free replacement battery. Consumers can continue to use the notebook computers safely, by turning the system off, removing the battery, and using the AC adapter and power cord to power the system until the replacement battery is received. Consumers should use only batteries obtained from Toshiba or from an authorized Toshiba reseller.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba at (800) 457-7777 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.bxinfo.toshiba.com

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

June 12, 2007
Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. is recalling about 300,000 dry fire sprinklers. The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire.

Globe has received five reports of sprinklers that failed to operate as intended during a fire. Globe has received no reports of injuries caused by sprinklers failing to operate.

Model J Series dry fire sprinklers come in pendent, upright, and sidewall configurations. The name "Globe, the letter "J and the year of manufacture (1990 though 1999) are embossed on the frame of each sprinkler.

These dry sprinklers were designed to be installed in areas of buildings where the sprinklers or water supply pipes may be subject to freezing, such as unheated attics, freezers and coolers, parking garages, porches and warehouses.

The sprinklers were sold by fire protection contractors nationwide from January 1990 through December 1999 for between $27 and $36 per sprinkler head.

Building owners should contact Globe immediately to arrange to receive replacement sprinkler heads at a reduced cost of $9 per sprinkler head.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Globe at (800) 248-0278 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.globesprinkler.com and click on the "Recall" link.

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

November 23, 2007     Spanish
About 205,000 sets of children's metal jewelry sold at Family Dollar Stores are being recalled because of high lead levels.

The recall affects 'Rachel Rose' and 'Distinctly Basics' jewelry. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with "Mom" and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors.

The jewelry was sold at Family Dollar stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com. It was made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.familydollar.com.

The recall is one of several that resulted from an investigation by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.

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

June 13, 2007
Cannondale Bicycle Corp. is recalling about 6,700 mountain bicycles with Lefty Speed SL and Lefty Speed DLR Forks.

The forks can break during use causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries.

Cannondale has received 15 reports of the bicycle forks separating, including five reports of injuries including a broken collarbone, a concussion, broken ribs and bruises.

The carbon or aluminum bicycle forks were sold on Cannondale mountain bicycle models listed below:

They were sold by authorized Cannondale dealers from June 2006 through May 2007 for between $1,600 and $6,500.

Consumers should stop using these bicycles immediately. Cannondale dealers will repair these forks at no charge.

Consumer Contact: Owners of these bicycles may call Cannondale's toll free number: 800- BIKEUSA (245-3872) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.cannondale.com

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

June 7, 2007
Thermador Ceramic Cooktops are being recalled because of a fire hazard.

The cooktop has electric and induction heating elements with a black ceramic glass surface. This recall involves model numbers CIT302DS/01 and CIT362DS/01 with date codes between 8606 and 8612. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the cooktop.

The cooktops were sold at appliance and specialty stores nationwide from October 2006 through March 2007 for between $1,800 and $2,200.

Consumers should disconnect the cooktop at the circuit breaker when not in use, and never leave anything on the cooktop when it is unattended. Contact BSH Home Appliances for a free in-home repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 758-1001 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.thermador.com.

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

September 28, 2007
Pottery Barn Kids "Mini Zooper Doll" strollers are being recalled after a child's finger tip was severed.

A childs finger can become caught in the rectangular metal clip or the black plastic side hinge, and this can sever a childs finger tip. Also, the strollers pose an entrapment hazard.

Pottery Barn Kids has received three reports of serious lacerations, including one partial finger severing on a 2-year-old boy.

The Mini Zooper Doll Stroller has a silver metal frame with a bright pink cotton canvas seat cover. Pottery Barn Kids is printed on a label on the canvas seat cover.

The strollers were sold at Pottery Barn Kids retail stores nationwide, catalog and Web site from October 2005 through June 2007 for about $50. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled doll strollers away from children and contact Pottery Barn Kids for instructions on receiving a repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Pottery Barn Kids at (888) 367-0144 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily or visit the firms Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com.

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

October 16, 2007
Yamaha is rcalling its 2007 model year PZ50 snowmobiles. Snow and ice stuck around the steering idler arm can cause a loss of steering ability, posing a risk of injury and death to drivers and passengers.

This recall involves all model year 2007 PZ50 snowmobiles, including PZ50W (Phazer), PZ50FXW (Phazer FX), PZ50GTW (Phazer GT), PZ50MW (Phazer Mountain Lite), and PZ50VTW (Venture Lite) model snowmobiles.

The snowmobiles were sold by Yamaha dealers nationwide from June 2006 through September 2007 for between $7,000 and $8,000. They were made in Japan.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowmobiles and contact an authorized Yamaha snowmobile dealer in their area to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were sent direct mail notification of this recall.

Consumer Contact: For additional information and to locate a Yamaha snowmobile dealer, contact Yamaha at (800) 962-7926, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or visit the firms Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com.

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

January 17, 2007
Kids II Inc. is recalling about 375,000 Bright Starts Star Teether Beads and Bright Starts Teether Beads. The flexible plastic ring that holds the teether beads in place can crack or break, and the beads can detach, posing a choking hazard to infants.

Kids II has received 24 reports of the plastic ring cracking or breaking and the beads becoming detached from the ring. No injuries have been reported.

The Bright Starts Star Teether Beads (model 8483) has textured soft plastic beads in bright colors and various shapes connected to a flexible plastic ring. The beads on this model are shaped as stars, spirals and ovals. The Bright Starts Teether Beads (model 8549) has plastic beads in bright colors that are shaped as an oval and are connected to a flexible plastic ring.

The teethers were sold at discount department and juvenile specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through January 2007 for between $1 and $3.

Consumers should take this product away from children immediately and contact Kids II for information on receiving a free replacement.

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

September 26, 2007
RC2 Corp. is recalling additional Thomas & Friends wooden railway toys because they violate the federal lead paint standard.

The latest recall includes about 200,000 units. About 1.5 million other Thomas & Friends railway toys were recalled on June 13, 2007.

The recall involves five toys from the Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway product line: the all-black cargo car, toad vehicle, olive green sodor cargo box and all-green maple tree top and signal base accessories. The front of the packaging has the logo Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway in the upper left-hand corner. A tracking code may be located on the bottom of some of the products. Toys marked with codes containing WJ and AZ are not included in the recall.

November 8, 2007     Spanish
Dollar General is recalling about 51,000 children's fashion sunglasses. The yellow surface paint on the sunglasses may contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves yellow childrens sunglasses. No other colors of sunglasses are included in this recall. The word "CHINA" is printed on the left side of the frame. The UPC #400007860896 and words "Fashion Sunglasses" and "Time to Play Every Day" are printed on the products red hangtag.

The sunglasses were sold at Dollar General stores nationwide from March 2005 through October 2007 for $1. They were made in China.

Consumers should take the recalled sunglasses away from young children immediately 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).

November 13, 2007
Iceberg Enterprises is recalling about 75,000 folding chairs because they can collapse.

The company has received about 15 reports of chairs collapsing while in use, including three minor injuries.

This recall involves Iceberg plastic round leg folding chairs. The metal support of the chair is charcoal and the seat and back support are beige. Iceberg is printed on a logo located on the back of the seat. Chairs with oval-shaped legs are not included in this recall.

The chairs were sold at office supply retailers nationwide from August 2005 through July 2007 for about $30. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the chairs immediately and contact Iceberg Enterprises to receive a free repair kit with instructions.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Iceberg Enterprises at (800) 580-1310 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or e-mail the firm at chairrecall@icebergenterprises.com.

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