Recalls in January 1970

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).

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).

July 20, 2007
Black & Decker is recalling about 202,000 of its GH1000 Grasshog XP string trimmer/edgers.

The trimmer/edger's spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the user as well as bystanders. The trimmer/edgers can also overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Black & Decker has received 707 reports of incidents, including 58 reports of injuries. Serious injuries included cuts to two consumers' legs that required medical attention. Minor injuries included bruises, lacerations, and facial injuries such as a welt and broken skin over a consumer's eye. There were also reports of property damage, including two broken windows.

The Black & Decker GH1000 Grasshog XP String Trimmers/Edgers are electric-powered. Trimmer/edgers with date codes 200546 through 200645 (representing manufacture dates of November 14, 2005 through November 6, 2006) are included in this recall.

The date code is located on the underside of the trimmer/edger's handle. Only trimmers with black spools caps are included in the recall. Those with orange spool caps are not included in the recall.

The trimmers were sold at major home center and hardware stores nationwide from November 2005 through January 2007 for about $70.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the string trimmers/edgers immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker at (888) 742-9158 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackanddecker.com.

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

December 13, 2007
Infantino is recalling about 28,000 of its "Lion" teethers. The plastic nose can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Infantino has received eight reports of the nose detaching, including one report of a child gagging on the bitten-off nose.

This recall involves Infantino lion teethers. The yellow and orange plastic teethers have date codes 6116, 6129, 6158, 6137, 0606, 0806, 0906, and 1006. The date codes are located on the back of the lions head, above the Infantino logo. Lion teethers with other date codes are not included in this recall.

The teethers were sold at Babies R Us, Pottery Barn Kids and other specialty stores nationwide from June 2006 through December 2007 for about $5. They were made in China.

Consumers should take the recalled toys away from young children immediately and contact Infantino for a replacement teether or a product of equal value.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Infantino toll-free at (888) 808-3111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.service.infantino.com.

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

October 4, 2007
Eveready Battery Co. is recalling about 79,000 'Pirates of the Caribbean' medallion squeeze flashlights. Surface paints on the leather strap attached to the medallion squeeze light contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves 'Pirates of the Caribbean' medallion squeeze lights, which is gold-colored and about 1'-inches across. It is attached to a leather strap and metal clasp.

The items were sold at various retail stores and Web sites nationwide from September 2006 through October 2007 for between $4 and $6. They were made in China.

Consumers should take the recalled squeeze light away from children immediately and contact the firm to receive a voucher for another Energizer-brand product.

For additional information, contact Eveready at (800) 925-0628 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Energizer.com.

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

December 21, 2007     Spanish
Super Magnet toys are being recalled because of aspiration and intestinal hazards.

The magnet attached to the bottom of a small toy panda can detach. If swallowed or aspirated by young children, the magnets can attract each other internally and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.

The 1/2-inch toys are shaped and painted to resemble panda bears. A small magnet is attached to the bottom of the toy. Super Magnets and the MTC logo are printed on the front of the packaging. The magnet toys are sold eight to a package.

The toys were sold at dollar and gift stores nationwide from September 2005 through November 2007 for about $1. They were made in China.

Consumers should take the recalled toy away from children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact MTC at (800) 388-7228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

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

July 24, 2007

The log splitters hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.

Brave Products has received 59 additional reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. One consumer reported a hand amputation that could have been caused by this cylinder defect.

The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black, or blue and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads Brave Products, Inc. or Iron & Oak and __ ton (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following Brave Products or Iron & Oak models are included in the recall:

The following Iron & Oak models are being recalled:

The serial number is located on the hydraulic tank.

The splitters were sold at Ace, True Value, and Do It Best Hardware stores and independent power equipment dealers nationwide from January 2002 through October 2004, and from May 2006 through April 2007, for between $900 and $2,000.

They were manufactured in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled log splitters and contact Brave Products Inc. to receive a free replacement cylinder.

For additional information, contact Brave Products at (800) 350-8739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or write to: Brave Products Inc., P.O. Box 577, Streator, Ill. 61364-0577. Consumers also can visit the companys Web sites at www.logsplitters-ironoak.com, or www.braveproducts.com (PDF)

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

December 6, 2007
Nautilus Inc. is recalling about 68,000 Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms. The fasteners used to secure the rod box to the frame of the equipment can come loose, allowing the resistance rods or rod box to separate and strike the user or a bystander.

Nautilus has received ten reports of rod box separation, including three reports of consumers suffering bruised arms, sore elbows, and a sore back.

The recalled home gyms are equipped with pulleys, resistance rods, and other equipment, which allow the user to perform a variety of exercises. 'Bowflex Ultimate 2' is written on the vertical part of the frame.

The gyms, made in the United States, were sold by specialty fitness retailers nationwide and through direct sales from June 2005 to August 2007 for about $2,300.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled home gym until a repair kit is installed. Registered owners are being sent a free repair kit. Owners who have not received a repair kit by the end of the first week in January 2008 should contact the firm.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Nautilus at (800) 259-9019 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bowflex.com.

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