Recalls in January 1970

April 25, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is ordering the recall of 11,886 Saab 9-3 passenger cars from the 2001 model year because of faulty fuel lines and fittings.

On some of the vehicles, the fuel pump retaining taps that secure the fuel line to the pump were damaged during production.

NHTSA warns that the problem over time could cause a fuel leak and fire.

Saab dealers will secure the fuel line to the pump with a bracket that will hold even if the retaining tab breaks.

The Saab 9-3 recall is expected to get underway in May.

December 26, 2006
DEWALT is recallinag about 44,000 cordless reciprocating saws, Model DC305. The switch on these saws can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.

DEWALT has received four reports of short circuits in the switch of these saws. One of these incidents was a report of a fire resulting in extensive damage, though the cause of this fire has not been confirmed. Another fire reportedly resulted in minor damage, and the other two incidents resulted in melting damage to the units. No injuries were reported.

This recall involves cordless DEWALT DC305 model reciprocating saws with date codes 200601-49 through 200640-49. They are yellow and black and about 18 inches long. The model number is located on the name plate on the side of the housing and the date code is located under the handle where the battery is inserted.

The saws were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from May 2006 through November 2006 for between $380 and $800.

Consumers should stop using the saws immediately and contact DEWALT for a free repair.

Customer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact DEWALT toll-free at (866) 751-9562 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).

December 19, 2006
Wal-Mart is recalling about 70,000 Holiday Time Christmas Mug Gift Sets. The buttons could detach from the plush characters sold with the mug gift sets, posing a choking hazard to young children.

The gift sets include a decorated ceramic mug and a stuffed Santa, snowman, or reindeer. The stuffed characters measure 7-inches tall and are made of fleece-like material. Two red and green buttons are sewn down the front of the characters. "DanDee COLLECTOR'S CHOICE" and the product's UPC number are printed on the character's sewn-in labels.

UPC numbers are as follows: Santa 0 47475 45419 8, Snowman 0 47475 45429 7, Reindeer 0 47475 45439 6. "Holiday Time " is printed on the character's hang tag. The mug comes in three designs and measures 6-inches tall. The designs include a Santa with green background, a snowman with blue background, and a Christmas tree with green background.

The mugs were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2006 for about $5.

Consumers should immediately take the plush character away from small children and return it to their nearest Wal-Mart for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Wal-Mart toll free at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com for more information.

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

January 30, 2006
A computer glitch that can shut down the engine of the Cadillac CTS and STS luxury sedans has resulted in an order by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to recall the two General Motors automobiles.

CTS and STS models with the V6 engine "may have a situation where fuel is no longer supplied to the engine," according to NHTSA.

"This condition occurs without the illumination of the fuel level low indication light or the warning chime," according to the agency.

NHTSA reports that if the Cadillac engine stops running, the driver may not be able to restart the vehicle.

Cadillac dealers will reprogram the electronic control module in the car with new software free of charge. Owners of the Cadillac CTS and STS were notified in December to maintain at least a quarter of a tank of fuel to avoid the condition.

Owners may contact Cadillac at 1-866-982-2339 or NHTSA 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

September 22, 2006
Playskool is voluntarily recalling about 255,000 Team Talkin Tool Bench toys following the deaths of two young children.

Playskool received reports that a 19-month-old boy from Martinsburg, W.V., and a 2-year-old boy from League City, Texas, suffocated when oversized, plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys became forcefully lodged in their throats.

Though the toy nails are not considered a small part, and the toys are intended for children age 3 and older, Playskool is voluntarily conducting a recall as a precaution to prevent additional incidents.

The Team Talkin Tool Bench is a 20-inch tall plastic toy tool bench with an animated red toy saw, a yellow toy drill and a blue toy vice. The toy talks and makes various sound effects, including tool sounds.

The product also includes a toy hammer, screwdriver, two 2-inch plastic screws, two 3-inch plastic nails and pieces to build a small toy plane. The red Playskool logo is on the front of the brown surface of the tool bench.

The toy was sold at Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys stores and various other stores nationwide from October 2005 through September 2006 for about $35.

Consumers should immediately take the two toy nails away from children and contact Playskool to get information on returning the nails for a $50 certificate for a Playskool (or its related companies) product.

For additional information, call Playskool at (800) 509-9554 anytime, or go to their Web site at www.playskool.com.

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

February 13, 2006
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 211,432 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT pickup trucks to fix a faulty warning light for the anti-lock brakes, according to the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The trucks are from the 2006 model year, NHTSA reports. They were built with a software error in the brake system cluster, according to the agency.

Dealers will re-calibrate the instrument cluster in the vehicles. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

December 13, 2006
About 48,000 "Powerpuff" girls necklaces are being recalled because of a lead exposure hazard.

The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled necklaces are multi-colored metal pendants that hang from a black cord. The pendants are in the shape of the head of one of three "Powerpuff Girls" cartoon characters. The packaging consists of purple cardboard with the three Powerpuff Girls cartoon characters and the words "CARTOON NETWORK" and "THE POWERPUFF GIRLS" printed on both sides.

The necklaces were sold at carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers, small discount stores nationwide and at www.rinovelty.com, from March 2003 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 replacement or contact Rhode Island Novelty for information on how to receive a replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Rhode Island Novelty at 1-800-528-5599 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.rinovelty.com.

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

August 17, 2006
Bendable dog and cat toys given away by libraries are being recalled because the paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, which is banned under federal law. Lead is toxic and if ingested by young children can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of a brown dog with black ears, paws and feet, a Dalmatian dog with pink paws, a white dog with orange spots, a brown dog with pink paws, a white cat with orange stripes, a brown cat with pink paws, a black cat with pink ears and a white cat with brown spots. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy?s packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.

The toys were free giveaways by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 through August 2006.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and discard them.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.funexpress.com.

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

September 7, 2006
Atico International USA is recalling the 9-foot patio umbrellas sold by Longs Drug Stores. The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children.

These patio umbrellas have an opening size of 9-feet wide by 94.5-inches high. They are sold in the following solid colors: Tan, Red, Green, and Navy Blue.

The units were sold by Longs Drug Stores nationwide from April 2006 through May 2006 for about $40.

Consumers should stop using these umbrellas immediately and return them to the retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact Atico International USA Inc. toll-free at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the companys Web site at www.aticousa.com.

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

June 29, 2006
CFM Corp. is recalling about 1,300 Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces. Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard.

Only models EWF30, EWF36, and EWF36A are affected by this recall. The recalled fireplaces are 400 or 700 pound steel plate wood-burning fireplaces with the trade name "Sequoia." The fireplaces measure 30-inches-wide or 36-inches-wide, have doors which seal them and are designed for installation in openings in the walls of homes that connect to chimneys. Affected model and serial numbers are:

The name "CFM Corporation" and the model and serial number are located on the rating plate at the bottom right corner of each fireplace

The units were sold by authorized Vermont Castings dealers in Canada and the United States from January 1, 2003 through mid-April, 2006 for about $2,200 for the EWF30 and about $3,000 for the EWF36 and EWF36A.

CFM representatives or authorized dealers will arrange to conduct an in-home repair for every affected fireplace

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CFM Corp. at (866) 757-6649 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).

April 6, 2006
Serious injuries to the assembler are prompting the recall of about 668,000 InMotion mini-trampolines.

If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the consumer, posing a risk of serious injury.

Stamina Products Inc. has received 13 reports of injuries including two concussions; a rotated disc; two reports of facial bone fractures; six injuries requiring stitches to the forehead, eyebrow, lip and/or chin; a corneal abrasion; and two reports of chipped teeth.

The round, black mini-trampoline measures 36 inches across and has six 7 -inch long metal legs. The mini-trampoline is used for in-place jogging and other cardiovascular exercises. Most mini-trampolines that have model numbers containing 35-1625 are included in the recall. Model 35-1625C and 35-1625CW units are not included in the recall. The model number along with the customer service and serial numbers are stamped on a black and white label on one of the legs containing the name "Stamina."

The trampolines were sold at Wal-Mart, Play It Again Sports and various other retail outlets nationwide and by online sellers, including Wal-Mart.com, from August 2000 through March 2006 for about $20.

Consumers should not assemble or disassemble these mini-trampolines until they have the revised assembly instructions. Consumers should contact Stamina immediately for new assembly instructions.

Consumer Contact: Contact Stamina at (800) 375-7520 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, between 8:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT on Fridays, or visit the firms Web site at www.staminaproducts.com.

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

June 6, 2006
Federal regulators have expanded a defect investigation of the front suspension on the Jeep Liberty to include all 2002 to 2006 models of the vehicles with the suspension.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Defects Investigation is looking into allegations that the lower ball joint assembly can separate and fail on the Liberty.

Regulators have received 495 complaints describing a lower ball joint failure in the suspension.

The complaints include reports of three injuries and two crashes.

The ball joints, which in some models were the subject of a prior recall, can loose lubrication and corrode and that can result in separation and failure.

Chrysler has changed the design and material used in the Libertys suspension since the initial safety recall. NHTSA is looking at that recall to determine if the changes and modifications solved the ball joint problem in the suspension.

May 9, 2006
About 78,000 "Fireplace in a Box" candle kits are being recalled. The mini fireplace which houses the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Running Press has received two reports of incidents involving the fireplace igniting. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The recalled Fireplace in a Box kit includes a 2.5-inch high by 2.5-inch wide plastic fireplace that resembles stone masonry with a black mantle, a tea light candle to fit inside the fireplace, and a small booklet "Fireplace in a Box." "Fireplace in a Box," "Mega Mini Kits," and "ISBN 0-7624-1603-3" is printed on the fireplace's packaging.

The kits were sold at chain and independent booksellers nationwide from September 2003 through April 2006 for about $8.

Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and return it for a full refund to the place of purchase, or directly to:

Running Press
2300 Chestnut Street, Suite 200
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103
Attn: Fireplace in a Box Safety Recall.

Consumers returning the product to Running Press directly must include full names and addresses and can expect to receive a check within four to six weeks.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact Running Press at (800) 343-4499 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.runningpress.com.

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

November 15, 2006
Target is recalling various "Kool Toyz" products because of a lead poisoning hazard.

Some of the toys contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Also, some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture wound hazards.

Target has received four reports of toys breaking apart, exposing sharp points. No injuries have been reported.

The toys were sold by Target Stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2006 and on Target.com from August 2006 through September 2006 for between $10 and $20.

Consumers should take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Target Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm?s Web site at www.target.com.

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

March 17, 2006
Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group is recalling about 64,000 bottles of Walgreens High Potency Iron Supplement. The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

Ingesting multiple iron supplements at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.

The recalled supplements were sold in a brown plastic bottle. "Walgreens Finest High Potency Iron Supplement" is printed on the yellow and green label on the bottle.

The supplements were sold at Walgreens retail stores nationwide from April 2005 through October 2005 for about $5.

Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return it to Walgreens for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For additional information or for a free replacement cap, contact Inverness at 1-(888) 698-5032 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also may visit www.walgreens.com

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

May 4, 2006
About 4,000 Trek "Anthem C Elite" and "Anthem C Elite WSD" bicycle helmets are being recalled. Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with federal safety standards for impact resistance.

Consumers could suffer impact head injuries in a fall.

The recalled helmets are identified by the model name Anthem C Elite and Anthem C Elite WSD. A label inside the helmet identifies the helmet as "Trek Anthem C." The helmets are available in mens sizes in black/charcoal, blue/silver and blue/red, and in womens sizes in aqua blue/silver and white/silver. This recall includes all sizes of this helmet.

The helmets were sold by authorized Trek Dealers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $129.

Consumers should stop using the helmets immediately and return their helmets to an authorized Trek dealer for a full refund

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Trek Bicycle at (800) 373-4594 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

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

March 8, 2006
BRIO Corp. is recalling about 2,100 pull-along snail toys. The snail toy is sold with a rattle containing a bell. The rattle can come apart, and the bell poses a small parts choking hazard to young children.

The recalled BRIO Pull-along Snail is made of wood. The body of the snail is painted red and it has yellow wheels. The toy has item number 30368 written on the packaging. The snail measures 6-inches long and 4.5-inches high with natural wood and spring antennae.

On the back of the snail is a removable green bell rattle with a yellow swirl and multi-colored posts. The rattle measures 2.25-inches in diameter and 2-inches high. A BRIO logo is printed on the back end of the snail and a yellow cord is attached at the front.

The snails were sold at apecialty toy stores nationwide, Web retailers and mail order catalogs from September 2005 through January 2006 for about $13.

Consumers who purchased this toy should take it away from their child immediately and contact BRIO for information on how to receive a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: Contact BRIO at (888) 274-6869 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.brio.net

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

June 29, 2006
Porter-Cable is recalling about 25,000 of its cordless brad nailers. The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the "off" position if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. This can pose a serious injury.

Porter-Cable has received two reports of injuries, including puncture wounds to the leg and back requiring surgical removal of the nail.

The nailer is used to drive nails into wood. Model number BN200V12 is located on the name plate on the magazine of the unit. Porter+Cable is printed on the nailers motor housing.

The devices were sold by major home center and hardware stores nationwide from September 2001 through December 2005 for between $230 and $280.

Consumers should stop using the nailer immediately and contact Porter-Cable to receive free caution labels and an instruction manual insert.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call Porter-Cable toll-free at (800) 940-3126 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.Porter-cable.com.

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

February 21, 2006
Audi is recalling around 70,000 of its A3 sports sedans worldwide because of possible clutch faults, according to the company.

A spokesman for Audi said the affected vehicles had 2.0 liter engines and were built between June 2003 and the end of 2004.

The car might make clearly audible sounds and then come to a halt, the spokesman said.

Audi said it would compensate owners for any costs. The spokesman declined to comment on how high those costs could be.

Parent company Volkswagen had the same problem last year with some series of its Tuareg and Golf models, according to a VW spokesman.

VW and Audi buy some of their parts jointly.