Recalls in January 1970

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).

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.

January 18, 2007
Graco is recalling about 100,000 "Contempo" highchairs. The highchair can collapse if it is not fully opened and locked into place from the storage position prior to use.

The firm has received 18 reports of the highchair collapsing. There has been one report of an 18-month-old male who suffered a bruise on his foot. Additionally, there have been two reports of the highchair collapsing outside of the United States.

The Contempo highchairs have an "A" frame design. The highchairs feature six height adjustment positions and three recline positions.

The recalled highchairs have model numbers that begin with 3800, 3803, 3804, 3805, 3810 and 3811 followed by a three letter fashion code. Model numbers included in the recall include: 3800COU, 3800DRB, 3800FMT, 3800GGG, 3800GRM, 3800HEM, 3800JEN, 3800LEG, 3800MNS, 3800OWD, 3800SND, 3800TFE, 3800RIT, 3803HRL, 3804CNR, 3805BDA, 3810PEW, 3810PST and 3811PST. The highchairs were manufactured from October 27, 2005 through November 22, 2006. The model number and manufacturing date are printed underneath the snack tray of these highchairs.

The chairs were sold by Babies "R" Us, Toys "R" Us, Target, Target.com, Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart.com, Burlington Coat Factory, Shopko, AAFES, USA Baby and various specialty retailers nationwide from December 2005 through December 2006 for between $100 and $130.

Consumers should contact the firm to obtain instructions on how to receive a free repair kit. Consumers can continue to use the highchair until the repair kit is received but must make sure it is fully opened first. Consumers should open the highchair until they hear a "click" which indicates the hub is locked into place.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Graco toll-free at (877) 445-1312 anytime or go 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).

October 9, 2007
Toshiba is recalling about 142,000 AC adapters sold with portable DVD players. The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Toshiba has received two reports of minor damage to the bottom of the DVD player. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the AC adapter sold with the Toshiba portable DVD player Model SD-P1600. Toshiba and ADPV16 can be found on the side of the adapter. Toshiba, Model SD-P1600, and the serial number can be found on a rating label on the bottom of the cabinet for the DVD player.

The units were sold at consumer electronics stores nationwide from January 2005 through April 2006 for between $200 and $230. They were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the AC adapters immediately and contact Toshiba Customer Solutions for a replacement adapter.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Toshiba Customer Solutions toll-free at (877) 290-6064 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.tacp.com.

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

November 23, 2007     Spanish
More than 200,000 sets of 'Crystal Innovations' jewelry sold at Michaels Stores are being recalled because of high levels of lead. The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled products are metal jewelry components. The SKU numbers can be located on the products packaging above the barcode. The following Crystal Innovations products are included in the recall:

• Flip Flop Charm SKU# 10369909
• Heart Crystal Closure SKU# 10391027
• Heart Princess Closure SKU# 10391029
• Seabreeze Clasps SKU# 10391040
• Flower HK Crystal/AB Closure SKU# 10391046
• Flower HK Princess Closure SKU# 10391048
• Flower Rope Seabreeze Toggle SKU# 10391050
• Toggles w/Heart Crystal AB SKU# 10391052
• Toggles w/heart Princess SKU#10391054
• Princess Earring Set SKU# 10391076
• Slider Metal Rectangle Abalone SKU#10369900
• Charm Open Flower SKU# 10370038
• Earring Set Drop Crystal/AB SKU# 10391065
• Earring Set Drop Seabreeze SKU# 10391067
• Flower Charm SKU# 10369907
• Purse-Sunglasses Charm SKU# 10369910
• Heart Seabreeze Closure SKU#10391028
• Crystal/AB Clasps SKU# 10391039
• Princess Clasps SKU# 10391041
• Flower HK Seabreeze Closure SKU# 10391047
• Flower Rope Crystal/AB Toggle SKU# 10391049
• Flower Rope Princess Toggle SKU# 10391051
• Toggles w/heart Seabreeze SKU# 10391053
• Crystal/AB Earring Set SKU# 10391074
• Seabreeze Earring Set SKU# 10391075
• Toggle Bracelet SKU# 10370037
• Charm Open Cross SKU# 10370039
• Earring Set Drop Princess SKU# 10391066

The contaminated jewelry was sold at Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to September 2007 for about $5. It was made in China.

Consumers should immediately take these jewelry pieces away from young children and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pure Allure at (800) 536-6312 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firms Web site at www.pureallure.com/recall or e-mail the firm at info@pureallure.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).

February 26, 2007
Volkswagen is recalling 790,000 vehicles because of faulty brake lights, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The affected vehicles include Jettas, New Beetles, Golf/GTIs and R32s including the 4th generation 1999-2005 Jetta sedans, 2001-2005 Jetta wagons, 1998-2007 New Beetle, 2003-2007 New Beetle Convertibles, 1999-2006 Golf/GTIs and the 2004 R32, all in the United States.

The malfunctioning brake lights and brake light switches at times do not work properly and at other times brake lights incorrectly remain on.

This recall expands a previous recall announced by VW last year when 362,000 Jettas and New Beetles were recalled because of the same defective part.

Volkswagen dealers will be immediately accepting service appointments to perform the repair at no charge even though VW does not plan to notify owners until April.

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