Recalls in January 1970

December 18, 2007    Spanish
Gorilla Inc. is recalling about 60,000 full-body safety harnesses. The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death.

This recall involves the Pullover Style Full Body Safety Harnesses model SP40300 that were included as an accessory with Gorilla 2007 ladder stands. The harnesses bear batch code numbers 020507, 030507 and 040507. The model and batch code number is printed on the label affixed to the harness.

The harness was available as an accessory with 2007 ladder stands at Sporting goods retailers nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for between $80 and $300. The devices were made in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled safety harness immediately and contact Gorilla for a free replacement harness.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Gorilla at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.gorillatreestands.com.

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

January 4, 2007
DEWALT is recalling its DG2900 portable generators because of an electric shock hazard. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) installed on the generator could fail to operate properly, the company said.

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

The recall involves DEWALT DG2900 2900 watt gasoline-powered generators with date codes 200150 through 200635. The generators are black and yellow. "DEWALT" and "DG2900" are printed on the generator. The date code is stamped on the right side of the unit on the black plastic covering the rear of the control panel. Units with an "R" stamped on the name plate are not affected by this recall.

The units were sold by major home center and hardware stores nationwide from December 2001 through November 2006 for between $900 and $1,000.

Consumers should stop using the generators immediately and contact DEWALT to arrange for a free inspection and, if necessary, free repair.

Customer Contact: For more information, contact DEWALT toll-free at (888) 742-9108 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.DEWALT.com.

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

November 21, 2007
Elmo USA Corp. is recalling about 54,000 Epson visual presentation cameras. Improperly installed fluorescent top lights in the presenter can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Visual presenters capture images to LCD panels, LCD projectors and TV monitors. The recall includes presenters sold under the ELMO, Epson, Doar Communications, Vtel and Tandberg brand names.

The presenters were manufactured between December 1993 and December 2003. The manufacturer information is located on the side, rear and bottom of the main body of the following ELMO model numbers, EV-500AF, EV-400AF, EV-6000AF, EV-8000AF, HV-5000XG, HV-7000SX, HV-8000SX, EV-4400AF, HV-5100XG and Epson model ELPDC02.

The devices, made in Japan, were sold by Elmo dealers, office supply stores and other retailers nationwide from December 1993 to June 2006 for between $2,600 and $9,000.

Consumers should stop using the recalled visual presenters immediately and contact Elmo USA for all models except Epson. All Epson owners should contact Epson. Consumers with recalled units will receive a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Elmo USA at (877) 275-3566 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.elmousa.com. Epson customers should contact Epson at (800) 444-1948 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms website at www.epson.com

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

October 9, 2007
Christmas Tree Shops Inc. is recalling about 9,600 sequin glitter candles. The candles exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves glitter candles in three styles.

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The candles were available in gold, silver and red. The UPC label can be located on the products packaging.

The candles were sold at Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3.00. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, visit the firms Web site.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com

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

June 21, 2005
Payless ShoeSource is recalling about 690,000 children's Airwalk Compel shoes. Plastic rivets used to attach the strap to the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Payless has received one report of a child who began to choke on a detached rivet. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Airwalk Compel clog shoes sold in prewalk sizes 3 through toddler size 10. The flexible shoes have air ventilation holes on the top and side and plastic rivets with the Airwalk logo attached to the strap. Airwalk and the shoe size are printed on the sole of the shoe. No other sizes, styles or models are included in this recall.

The shoes were sold at Payless ShoeSource and Pamida stores nationwide and Payless.com from August 2006 through early April 2007 for about $13.

Consumers should take the shoes away from young children immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Payless at (800) 654-0697 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.payless.com.

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

September 7, 2007
Hayes Company Inc. is rcalling about 83,000 "Avant Yarde" decorative glaze outdoor candles. The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame.

The firm has received two reports of consumers who suffered minor burns to their hands when they tried to extinguish flames coming from the candle.

The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.

The candles were sold at Ace Hardware stores nationwide from February 2006 through June 2007 for about $8. They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles immediately and return them to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Hayes at (800) 838-5053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hayesco.com.

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

July 18, 2005
AAFES is expanding its recall of Soldier Bear brand toy sets that are contaminated by lead paint.

The latest recall involves about 13,000 sets (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007).

The toy sets were imported from Hong Kong by AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas

Surface paints on the toy action figures, dinosaurs and animals contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves toy sets with various action figures, dinosaurs, animals and vehicles. The style number, Universal Product Code and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the products packaging.

The toys were sold at AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime or visit the firms Web site at www.aafes.com.

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

August 8, 2007
Stubben Steeltec SEQ stirrups are being recalled. The stirrupus hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders.

Stubben has received two reports of the stirrups breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled stirrups are attached by straps to a saddle and are used by horseback riders to help them mount a horse or for support while riding. They are made of stainless steel and have a hinge on each side. "Stubben STEELtec" is printed on the stirrups.

The stirrups were sold at Stubben authorized dealers nationwide from August 2006 through May 2007 for about $100 per pair.

They were manufactured in Pakistan.

Consumers should stop using the stirrups immediately and return them to Stubben to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Stubben North America, Inc. at (800) 550-1110 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.stubbennorthamerica.com.

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

October 17, 2007      Spanish
R.L. Albert & Son is recalling about 55,000 skull pails filled with Halloween candy. The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves the Alberts Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which Alberts and Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix is printed. The pail measures about 5 1/2 inches high.

The pails were sold at retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Alberts toll-free at (866) 796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

October 31, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling 29,542 2005 and 2006 model year Scion TC Toyotas because the side and curtain airbags may deploy if the car door is closed with too much force.

NHTSA warns that the airbags "could cause personal injury if an occupant is seated on the same side of the vehicle as that door that is closed with a high rate of force."

The airbags are so sensitive that NHTSA is advising Scion TC owners to use "minimal force to close the driver and passenger doors."

The danger of airbags inadvertently deploying can occur when the door is slammed shut with the ignition in the on position or "within 90 seconds of turning the ignition key from the on position to the off position."

Toyota dealers will replace the two side airbag sensors and install a urethane pad in the front doors free of charge.

The recall begins in November and owners can call Toyota at 1-866-548-1851. The recall number is SSC 60H.

March 30, 2006
"Primary Sounds" toy cars are being recalled. The hubcaps on the plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children.

The distributor, Kids Preferred LLC, has received one report of an incident in which the wheel and hubcap detached from the toy while a child was playing with it. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels. They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. "Kids Preferred" is printed on an attached fabric tag.

The toyrs were sold at Kohl's Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $12.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869.

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

August 8, 2006
About 1,500 ElectroPlasma lamps sold by Spencer Gifts LLC, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J., are being recalled. Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard.

Spencer Gifts has experienced two fire incidents at two of their stores. One of these fires caused fire, smoke, and water damage.

The recall involves the Mars Lightning 7001 dome electroplasma lamp, which simulates lightning bolts inside. It has a glass dome glued to a black base. Writing under the base includes the SKU number of 00473421, "MARS LIGHTNING7001" and "LIGHTNING 2000."

The lamps were sold at Spencer Gifts stores exclusively nationwide during December 2004 for about $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return it to any Spencer Gifts for a store credit.

Consumer Contact: Call Spencer Gifts at (800) 762-0419 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or for more information, visit their Web site at www.spencersonline.com.

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

May 4, 2006
Daisy Manufacturing is recalling about 104,000 "Natural" slingshots. If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries.

Daisy has received at least three reports of injuries: a 12-year-old boy who was blinded in one eye; a 16-year-old boy who has decreased vision; and an 11-year old boy who has three broken teeth.

The two metal frame slingshots being recalled are the Daisy Models ERG-100 and ERG-300, marketed under the name "The Natural."

The model number is written on the packaging. These slingshots have an offset fork design, a sling made of bright green tubing with a black leather ammunition pouch and small balls inside the tubing where it connects to the frame. Both models have black plastic handles. The smaller ERG-100 model has the words "Powerline Daisy Mfg. Rogers, AR" on the handle while the same words are found on the adjustable wrist brace of the larger ERG-300 model. This voluntary recall does not apply to Daisy's Powerline Slingshots models F16, B52 and P51, which have yellow tubing.

The slingshots were sold at discount department and sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2004 through March 2006. The ERG-100 model sold for about $9, while the ERG-300 model sold for about $17.

Customers should immediately stop using the slingshots and contact Daisy for free pickup and either a full refund or replacement with a comparable slingshot model.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Daisy Manufacturing Company at (800) 713-2479 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit Daisy's Web site at www.daisy.com.

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

May 25, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has notified General Motors that a preliminary investigation is underway of the Chevrolet Impala to determine if consumer complaints describing headlight failure with the Impala justify a recall of the vehicle.

The Office of Defect Investigation at NHTSA has received 15 complaints claiming that the headlights on Impalas failed without warning while the cars were operating.

Some consumers reported to NHTSA that they were able to restore the headlights by manipulating a malfunction switch on the Impala steering wheel.

November 2, 2006
RC2 Brands is recalling about 275,000 "Learning Curve" and "The First Years" toy keys. The colored top portion of the keys can crack, resulting in the release of small parts, which poses a choking hazard to young children.

RC2 has received four reports of cracking. No injuries have been reported.

"Shake "n Jingle Keys," "Shake & Jingle Keys," "My Jingle Keys" all by The First Years and the John Deere "Real Keys" are toy keys, with three colored keys attached to a blue, red or green remote control with electronic features. Various colored buttons on the remote activate sounds.

Only toy keys with the letter "F" in the date code stamp listed between date codes 2015F01 through 2636F04 on the packaging and product are involved in the recall. The date code can be found on the back of the remote control. Toy keys with "TE" in the date code or yellow sides on the remote are not included in this recall.

The keys were sold at department stores and independent toy stores nationwide from August 2005 through October 2006 for about $6.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy keys immediately and contact RC2 for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact RC2 at (800) 704-8697 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the Learning Curve's Web site at www.learningcurve.com.

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

November 8, 2006
WMH Tool Group Inc. is recalling about 38,000 Wilton Mitre Saws because of safety hazard.

The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force, causing the blade assembly to unexpectedly break free from the stationary base. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.

WMH is aware of four reports of cracked pivot housings, one of which resulted in the separation of the saw blade from the base. No injuries have been reported relating to this hazard.

The recall involves all Wilton-brand, 10-inch Compound Mitre Saws, including models with the Laser Line feature with model numbers 99164 and 99192. The model number is written on a black label on the motor housing.

The saws were sold at home and hardware stores nationwide from January 2002 through October 2006 for between $100 and $140.

Consumers should immediately stop using these saws and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. No repair is available.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact WMH Customer Service toll-free at (877) 328-7200 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET any day of the week, or go to the firm's Web site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com.

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

September 19, 2006
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling about 1,000 Phil & Ted's T2 travel cots. The plastic cap on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

Regal Lager has received one report of a cap found in a child's mouth. No injuries were reported.

The recalled travel cot consists of an aluminum frame with for legs that holds a fabric enclosure for a small child with mesh windows on all sides and a zippered mesh opening on the top. The cot has big black labels on each long side with a white T in a red circle, as well as phil & teds logos on each short end.

The cots were sold by Baby Furniture and baby product stores nationwide and through Web retailers from June 2005 through August 2006 for about $150.

Consumers should stop using these cots immediately, and contact Regal Lager for a free replacement plastic hinge set for the handlebar.

Consumer Contact: Call Regal Lager Inc. at (800) 593-5522 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at info@regallager.com. This recall information also can be found on the firms Web site at www.regallager.com.

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

September 20, 2006
"Candie's" brand children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstricks are being recalled. They sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children, in violation of federal safety standards.

The recalled hoodie style zip front hooded sweatshirts were sold in four youth sizes S (7-8), M (9-12), L (14) and XL (16.) The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and were available in two colors, Blue Bell and Demitasse. A tag sewn on the inside of the garment reads, "Candie's."

The sweatshirts were sold at Kohl's department stores and on Kohls.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $20 and $36.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or contact The Cayre Group to return the merchandise for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Cayre Group at (800) 284-3023 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site www.cayre.com.

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