Recalls in January 1970

WASHINGTON, August 6, 2002 -- MTD Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 5,000 grass bag attachments for its 19-inch electric walk-behind lawn mowers. The lawn mowers have a rear-mounted grass bag that does not seal properly to the rear door of the mower, allowing grass and other debris to be thrown out at the top of the bag. This could result in injury to the operator or bystanders.

MTD Products has not received any reports of injuries. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recalled grass bags are attachments for MTD electric walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers 18A-407-000 (red body) and 18A-407-062 (green body). The model numbers can be found on a model plate label on the rear discharge door of the mower. "Yard Machines" is printed on top of the motor shroud.

Home improvement and mass retailers nationwide, including Lowe's, sold the recalled lawn mowers from January 2002 through July 2002 for under $200.

Consumers who have the recalled lawn mowers should remove and dispose of the old grass bag and contact MTD to receive a free replacement bag. Contact MTD customer service toll-free at (888) 848- 6038 between 8:30 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).

Norcold has not received any reports of incidents. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.

The recalled refrigerators are white, with black trim on the front, and have the Norcold logo on the bottom left corner of the control panel. The refrigerators have cooling unit serial numbers within the range of 1038000 to 1099000, which can be found on the black canister at the bottom right of the back of the refrigerator.

Specialty retailers nationwide sold the refrigerators from May 1999 through January 2000 for about $900.

Consumers should disconnect the electricity to these refrigerators and call Norcold toll-free at (800) 767-9101 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to schedule a free, in-home repair.

November 9, 2006
Spin Master Toys is recalling about 36,000 Helix Remote Control Micro Helicopters. The power supply controller can overheat posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Spin Master has received 11 reports of the toy overheating, including two fires and one report of a consumer receiving minor skin burns.

The recalled remote control toy helicopters are lightweight, made of plastic, and measure 7 inches from end-to-end. Designs are printed on the helicopter's body. The helicopter comes with a control unit and a charger and rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the fuselage.

This recall involves toys one of the following date codes: 06XXXXHM2, 06XXXXHM8, 06XXXXHM186. The date codes are located on a sticker on the bottom of the helicopter's body and on the inside of the controller's battery compartment. Toys currently on retail shelves or having a date code ending in 386 are not included in this recall.

The toys were sold at national retailers from July 2006 through early November 2006 for about $100.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toy helicopters and contact Spin Master to receive a free replacement product.

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

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

WASHINGTON, July 24, 2001 -- Warn Industries Inc. is voluntarily recalling 50,000 winch kits, which attach to All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and are used as a vehicle recovery tool. An electrical component of the winch kit, the solenoid, poses a fire hazard when used in this application, even when the vehicle is parked and the winch is not in use. The solenoid was manufactured by White-Rodgers.

Warn Industries has received five reports of ATV fires started from winch kits installed on these vehicles in the U.S., and four reports of ATV fires in Canada. One consumer reportedly suffered smoke inhalation as a result of one of these fires. The fires resulted in loss or damage to the ATVs and, in some cases, adjacent vehicles or surrounding structures.

The A2000 winch kit is normally mounted directly to the ATV. To control the winch direction, the A2000 uses a round switch that mounts to the rack or handlebars of the ATV. The winch is gray and has a "Warn" logo on the body of the winch below the model number, "A2000." The A2000 winch kit includes a solenoid, which is used to interrupt the power to the winch. "White-Rodgers" is written on the label of the solenoid. The solenoid is found attached to the power wire between the battery and the switch. The bracket used to attach the affected solenoid has one open slot and one hole.

ATV dealers and specialty retailers nationwide and mail order catalogs sold these ATV winch kits from November 2000 through May 2001 for about $400.

Consumers should immediately disconnect the solenoid wires from their ATV and call their local ATV dealer or Warn Industries to receive the free replacement solenoid and installation instructions. Consumers can call Warn Industries at (877) 277-0539 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; e-mail the firm at piline@warn.com; or visit their web site at www.warn.com.

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

October 10, 2006
Black & Decker is recalling about 272,000 blower/vacuums. A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

Black & Decker has received 187 reports of smoking, melting and/or fire near the blower/vac?s plug, including one report of a fire extending beyond the unit. Black & Decker has received seven reports of minor burns, none of which required medical treatment.

This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a name plate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly.

The units were sold at home center, hardware and discount stores nationwide from April 2004 through July 2005 for about $70.

Consumers should stop using the blower/vacs immediately and contact Black & Decker for a free repair kit.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact Black & Decker at (866) 853-2138 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).

March 14, 2006
Olympus is recalling about 1.2 million 35mm cameras sold in the United States because of an overheating problem that poses a burn hazard. A defect in the flash circuit can cause the cameras to smoke and overheat when they are turned on.

The recall includes the Infinity Twin, AF-1 Twin, Infinity Zoom 200 series, AZ 200 series, and Quantary Infinity Zoom 222 Olympus-brand 35mm film cameras. The model name is printed on the face of the camera. These cameras have a built-in flash.

The cameras were sold at department, electronic and camera stores, and mail-order retailers nationwide from January 1989 through December 1995 for between $220 and $365.

Consumers should stop using these cameras and contact Olympus for information on receiving the free repair for this defect.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Olympus at (800) 480-1247 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the firms Web site at www.olympusamerica.com.

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

December 14, 2006
Clarion is recalling batteries used in the N.I.C.E. P200 Navigation and Entertainment Systems. The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.

Clarion has received four reports of the unit melting or overheating. No injuries have been reported.

The N.I.C.E. P200 is a black portable navigation and entertainment device that can be attached to a vehicle's windshield. The device has a 4-inch touch screen LCD monitor and contains one lithium battery. "Clarion" and "N.I.C.E. P200" are printed on the device. "Clarion NAVBATTERY," "Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery," and "Made in Korea" are printed on the battery. Only N.I.C.E. P200 units with serial numbers ending in "UE" or "UF" are affected by this recall. The serial number is located on a white label on the back of the device.

The units were sold at car audio and mobile electronics stores from May 2006 through December 2006 for about $900.

Consumers should stop using the recalled batteries immediately and contact Clarion Corp. to receive a free replacement battery and a postage-paid envelope to return the recalled battery.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Clarion Corp. at (800) 347-8667 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.clarion.com.

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

March 29, 2006
Signals Catalogue Corp. is recalling about 1,200 "London Underground" neon signs. The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Signals Catalogue Corp. has received four reports of the adaptors overheating. No injuries have been reported.

The London Underground Neon Wall Sign is made of metal with glass tubing, containing neon gas and includes an AC adaptor. It was sold under item #HB3163, but this is not written on the sign. It is 14.5 inches by 12 inches, and is a licensed product from the London Transport Museum. There is a label attached to back of sign, which reads: "UNDERGROUND; Transport for London; Exclusively designed Underground product, TfL registered user no. 04/4088."

The signs were sold through the Signals Catalogue and online store (www.signals.com) exclusively from June 2005 through February 2006 for about $60.

Consumers should stop using the recalled signs immediately. Consumers will receive a prepaid postage mailing box to return the sign for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Signals Customer Service at (800) 669-5225 between 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write to Signals Catalog, c/o Customer Service HB3163 Product Recall, 5581 Hudson Industrial Parkway, Hudson, Ohio 44236. Consumers also can get more information by going to the firm's Web site at www.signals.com.

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

October 25, 2006
Mr. Potato Head pumpkin decoration kits sold at Target stores are being recalled. The kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.

The recalled kits include plastic ears, eyes, noses, mouth, hands, shoes, hats, eyeglasses and jewelry that are used to decorate Halloween pumpkins. The recall includes Mr. Potato Head "Make a Monster Pumpkin" and "Make a Fireman Pumpkin" and Mrs. Potato Head "Make a Diva Pumpkin." The products are labeled for ages 2 and older. Products with small parts intended for children under 3 years old are prohibited due to a choking hazard.

The kits were sold by Target Stores nationwide from September through October 2006 for about $5.

Consumers should stop using these pumpkin decorating kits immediately and return them to the nearest Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Paper Magic Group Inc. toll-free at (866) 394-5047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.papermagic.com.

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

December 4, 2006
Children's mood necklaces and diva necklaces are being recalled by Really Useful Products Inc. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled Mood Necklaces are multi-colored pendants shaped as hearts, moons, shamrocks, spiders, butterflies and lizards that hang from a black chord. The packaging is a black cardboard wrapped in plastic with "Mood Necklace" printed on the front and "Item # JW41001" and "UPC number 898846410011" printed on a sticker on the back.

The recalled Diva Necklaces consist of pendants shaped as the words "ANGEL" or "Diva" that hang from a black chord. The packaging is pink cardboard with "Hand Painted" and "Diva Necklace" printed on the front, and "Item # 21800020" and "UPC number 898846200186" printed on the back.

The necklaces were sold by children's, dollar, and discount stores nationwide from September 2004 through November 2006 for about $1.

Consumers should immediately take this jewelry away from children. Consumers should return the recalled jewelry to the store where purchased for a full refund or contact Really Useful Products for information on how to receive a full refund.

For additional information, contact Really Useful Products toll-free at (888) 484-3444 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ruproducts.com

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

May 25, 2006
About 110,000 "Simply Basic" lighted mirrors sold at Wal-Mart are being recalled. Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to users who touch the mirror.

The recalled mirror is double-sided, lighted, and has three touch control settings. It has a metal stand with a brushed silver-colored finish. The mirror is 6.5 inches in diameter and has regular side and a magnified side. Model number DK-00118/H-1698-0 is on the bottom of the mirrors base. "Touch lighting with 3 settings" is printed on a white sticker on the top of the mirror's base.

The mirrors were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 through April 2006 for about $15.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirror and return it to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com.

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

June 8, 2006
Petters Consumer Brands, LLC is recalling about 3,600 Sunbeam Gas Ranges. These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance.

Petters Consumer Brands has received two reports of scorched floors. No injuries or other damage has been reported.

The recalled Sunbeam branded gas ranges are various colors and show the Sunbeam brand name on the backguard panel.

The ranges were sold by appliance stores nationwide from February 2006 through May 2006 for between $200 and $400.

Customers who purchased a recalled Sunbeam gas range should contact Petters Consumer Brands to confirm that their unit needs to be repaired and, if so, to schedule a free, in-home repair. Until the repair is completed, consumers should immediately stop using the oven portion of the range. Consumers can continue using the stovetop portion of the range.

Consumer Contact: To make a repair appointment, consumers can call the firm toll-free at (888) 597-8660 between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. on Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday. Also, for more information, consumers can visit the firms Web site at www.sunbeammajorappliances.com.

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

August 17, 2006
Acuity Brands Inc. is recalling 5-gallon sizes of "Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser," and "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper."

Five-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers due to the corrosive nature of these products.

Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. has received three reports of leaking pails. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

"Zep Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser" is a clear, purple liquid. "Zep Heavy Duty Floor Stripper" is a clear, colorless, water-thin liquid. Both products were sold in 5-gallon, white pails with large blue labels and blue lids. Each pail carries a batch code written on the side of the pail. Only the following batch codes are included in the recall:

• Industrial Purple Cleaner & Degreaser (HD0856), Batch Codes: 1607501, 1607601, 1608001, 1608101, 1608201, 1608601, 1608701, 1609001, 1609101, 1609401, 1609601, 1610101, and 1610301.

• Heavy Duty Floor Stripper (HD1071), Batch Codes: 1607401, 1607601, 1608101, 1608201, 1608301, 1608801, 1609001, 1609701, 1610001, and 1610201.

The products were sold at The Home Depot nationwide from March 2006 through April 2006 for between $32 and $35.

Consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. for information on how to receive a free replacement pail. Consumers with a leaky pail should place it inside another 5-gallon pail or large plastic bag, and then pour the remainder of the contents into a new container and label the product.

Use gloves and eye protection when handling. Clean any spilled material by absorbing onto a solid absorbent and sweep up and discard it into a solid waste container. Rinse the affected area with clean water until no residue remains.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Acuity Specialty Products Group Inc. at (888) 591-5053 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit the firm's recall Web site at www.zeprecall.com.

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

June 20, 2006
One of the hottest sports cars on the road is so hot Mercedes-Benz is recalling the hot rod to fix a high heat problem under the hood.

The temperature under the hood of the SLR McLaren is climbing so much that it is cooking the alternator and might even cause a fire, according to Mercedes-Benz.

The recalled sports cars were built during the 2005 and 2006 model years. There are 433 SLR McLarens in the U.S.

The problem occurs under "hard operating conditions," according to Mercedes-Benz. The automaker does not have any reports of engine fires caused by the problem.

The carbon-fiber Mercedes-Benz carries a 617 horse power V-8 and is capable of speeds slighty above 200 mph.

Mercedes-Benz warns that a damaged alternator will not provide enough power for the vehicle's electrical systems and the McLarens computer control system will warn the driver before shutting down convenience features such as the air conditioning and radio.

Mercedes dealers will fix the car by improving engine compartment cooling and by installing a new alternator and a modified engine control unit.

The SLR McLaren sells for almost $500 thousand.

March 30, 2006
Jura Impressa Automatic Coffee Center espresso machines are being recalled. The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard.

The Automatic Coffee Centers have E50, E55, E70 or E75 printed in large type on the front panel and model number 12941, 13035, 13085 or 13088 printed on the bottom of the machine. These machines grind, compact ground coffee, pressure brew, stop automatically, and discard the used coffee grounds. They can also dispense hot water for tea and hot steam to froth and steam milk.

Coffee distributors and some independent specialty stores nationwide from July 1999 through October 2004 for between $750 and $900.

Consumers should stop using the recalled espresso machines immediately, and contact Jura-Capresso to arrange for a free wire replacement.

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

December 19, 2006
About 200,000 Farberware Classic Series fruit slicers and corers are being recalled. The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers hands and fingers.

Lifetime Brands, the manufacturer, has received 34 reports of the blade separating from the handle, including nine reports of cuts to consumers hands and fingers.

The recalled product is model number 78350. The model number is written on the packaging. The fruit slicer/corer is an eight-section round metal blade encircled in hard black plastic with two handles. "FARBERWARE" is printed on the top of the handle.

The devices were sold at grocery, hardware, discount and other retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through October 2006 for about $4.

Consumers should stop using these fruit slicer/corers immediately and return them to Lifetime Brands Inc. for a refund.

Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Lifetime Brands Inc. at toll-free (888) 568-1533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or write an email to fruitslicer@lifetimebrands.com.

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

March 1, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling 200 Lamborghini Gallardo high-performance sports cars because of the potential for the suspension to fail.

On some of the cars, according to NHTSA, the double wishbone connections may loosen overtime or under extreme loading and that could result in a loss of handling and cause a crash.

Lamborghini dealers will inspect the Gallardo suspension and make any repairs the double wishbone unit requires free of charge.

Owners may contact Automobili Lamborghini at 1-781-788-0600 are call NHTSA at 1-800-424-9153

September 13, 2006
Pride Products Corp. is recalling 42,000 counterfeit extension cords. The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.

The recalled cords are brown or white, measure 6, 9, 12, or 15 feet long, are intended for indoors and have a three-outlet extension. Attached to the cord is a silver counterfeit UL holographic label marked "09/99 E157848 UL LISTED CORD SET BV-8021 13A 125V 1625W" or "09/02 E137398 UL LISTED CORD SET BW 5833 13A 125V 1625W."

The items were sold at local discount, drug, and grocery stores nationwide from June 2005 through August 2006 for between $1 and $2.

Consumers should stop using the recalled extension cords immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pride Products, at (800) 898-5550 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.prideproducts.com.

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

January 27, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is recalling 2,675 Jaguar XJs because the moonroof may shatter raining glass down upon the vehicle occupants.

A reinforcement bar for the XJ was incorrectly assembled and may contact the moonroof when a door is closed or the car hits a severe bump in the road causing the glass to shatter and posing a risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the moonroof free of charge. Owners may contact Jaguar at 1-800-452-4827 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or got to www.safercar.gov.