Recalls in January 1970

September 28, 2006
Cervelo Cycles Inc. is recalling about 650 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles and Bicycle Frames. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.

This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes. The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with either red and white "Cervelo" decals on the down tube, seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in the same locations.

The bicycles were sold by authorized Cervelo retailers nationwide sold the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the complete bicycle, depending on the components selected.

Consumers should stop using these bicycles with the recalled frames and contact Cervlo to receive a free replacement frame.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cervelo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cervelo.com/R25recall.

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

September 13, 2006
Deere & Co. is recalling about 3,100 John Deere gas grills because of a fire and burn hazard.

Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. Flames could damage the hose that supplies gas to the burner, causing an uncontrolled flame.

Also, the grill's control knobs could overheat, resulting in burns to hands.

The company has received one report of a minor burn received when the user touched a grill's control knob that had overheated due to the flame blowing under the control panel.

These are John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills with model numbers HR-BG6203 and HR-BG5202. The model number is on the CSA approval sticker on the back panel. The recalled grills have a John Deere symbol on the center of the hood and a John Deere decal plate below the control panel. These are 52,000 BTU grills with 460 sq. in. cooking surface. The Model HR-BG6203 includes stainless steel doors, stainless steel side shelves and a side burner rated at 10,000 BTU. The Model HR-BG5202 has stainless steel doors with black plastic side shelves.

The grills were sold at John Deere dealers from March 2006 through August 2006 for about $600 for the model number HR-BG6203 grill and about $500 for model number HR-BG5202 grill.

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

November 2, 2006
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and several toy distributions are recalling about 237,000 flashing pacifiers. The pacifiers failed to meet federal safety standards.

The nipple can separate from the shield easily, posing a choking hazard. Some pacifiers were sold with necklaces that pose a strangulation hazard, and one of the necklaces has beads that can come loose, which poses an aspiration hazard.

Though they are marketed for older children, they could be given to babies, and can cause serious injury or death.

The units involved are flashing pacifiers and flashing pacifiers with whistles. The pacifiers are clear or colored purple, blue, pink or green. The pacifiers have five flashing LED lights that are red and blue, red and light green and orange.

Some pacifiers are sold with a rainbow cord that is attached to handles, and some cords have breakaway connectors. One pacifier has multi-colored beads on the cords in the shapes of barrels, trains, boats and various animals.

Pacifiers were sold in clamshell packages. The packaging has a warning that states they are for "12+ Years" or "6+ Years."

Some of the products have a warning on the packaging that they are not a real pacifier, but a practical joke. The chart below lists additional information about the products sold and what is written on the packaging.

The pacifiers were sold at novelty shops, toy stores, carnivals, amusement parks and by Web retailers nationwide from January 2003 through September 2006 for between $0.55 and $13.

Consumers should take these pacifiers away from young children immediately and dispose of them. Consumers can also return the pacifiers to the retailers for a refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact the firms listed above.

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

November 8, 2006
DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. is recalling about 97,000 framing and circular saws because of safety hazard.

The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

DeWalt has received four reports of the lower guard failing to close, including three reports of lacerations. One consumer received lacerations to the hand and two others received lacerations to the leg. All required medical attention.

This recall involves DeWalt DW378G and DW378GT 7 1/4-inch framing saws with date codes 200301-49 through 200637-49. The model numbers for the framing saws are located on the side of the housing. The date code is located either on the name plate or under the handle near the power cord exit. Circular saws involved in this recall have model number DC300 with date codes 200601-49 through 200637-49. The model number on the circular saw is located on the name plate on the top of the motor housing. The date code on the circular saw is located on the underside of the motor housing.

Framing saws marked with a "V" on the underside of the handle near the cord set and circular saws marked with a "V" on the underside of the motor housing or under the handle where the battery is inserted have already been repaired and are not involved in this recall.

The saws were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from January 2003 through August 2006 for about $170 for the framing saw. The circular saw was sold from May 2006 through September 2006 for between $380 and $800, depending on the kit.

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

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers can contact DeWalt toll-free at (866) 854-5214 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).

February 28, 2006
Unilever is recalling about 438,000 Dove "SkinVitalizer" facial cleansing massagers after nine reports of minor injuries.

The cleansing pillows on the device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin, the company said.

Unilever has received 33 reports of cleansing pillows from the SkinVitalizer falling off of the device. Unilever has received nine reports of consumers who have experienced minor scratches while using the product. No serious injuries have been reported.

The recall involves a white hand-held Facial Cleansing Massager wand that is intended for use with Dove Cleansing Pillows. When turned on, the unit vibrates. This notice applies to all units and all codes of the SkinVitalizer. No other Dove products or Dove Facial Cleansing pillows are involved in this recall.

The devices were sold at discount department, drug and grocery stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Unilever for information on receiving a full refund. Unilever will provide all shipping charges for returned SkinVitalizer units.

Consumer Contact: Contact Unilever at (800) 896-9479 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site www.dove.com.

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

June 29, 2006
The Swiss Colony is recalling about 65,000 "Money Bag" candles. The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Also, excessive pooling of wax from the burning candles poses a burn hazard.

The Swiss Colony has received four reports of incidents involving the candle igniting nearby combustibles including one report of extensive property damage. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled product is the "Money Bag" candle, which is 3 -inches tall and green in color. There is a gold glitter dollar symbol on the front of the candle and the candle is molded in the shape of a bag. Inside the candle is a varying amount of money from a $1 coin to a $50 bill. Hang tags on the candle identify the candle as "The Money Bag by The Original Treasure Candle, Inc." They were sold under item numbers BI4372, BR4372, RA7372, RB4372, RG4372 and RW4372. The item number is not written on the candle.

The candles were sold by the Swiss Colony catalog, Web site and outlet stores nationwide from September 1997 through April 2006 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately and contact The Swiss Colony for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, consumers should contact The Swiss Colony at (800) 991-4442 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.swisscolony.com.

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

May 2, 2006
About 145,000 First Alert smoke alarms and combination smoke/CO alarms are being recalled because they can rapidly drain their batteries, causing premature low battery power.

Consumers will be alerted to the low battery power and the need to replace the battery by a chirping sound. If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke or carbon monoxide in the event of a fire.

There have been about 329 reports of premature low battery power in these alarms. There have been no reports of injuries, incidents or alarms failing to detect smoke or carbon monoxide.

The recall involves ONELINK battery-powered smoke and combination smoke/CO alarms. "First Alert" and "ONELINK" are printed on the front of the alarm. The model number and date code are printed on the back of the alarm. Model number SA500 or SCO500 with a date code prior to March 3, 2006 are included in this recall.

The alarms were sold at department, home and hardware stores nationwide from June 2005 through March 2006 for between $45 and $75.

Consumers should contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. immediately to receive a replacement alarm. Until a new alarm is received, consumers should test the batteries in the alarm weekly by pressing the "test" button. If the alarm signals a low battery alert, consumers should immediately replace the batteries. Consumers should not remove their alarms until they have received a replacement alarm.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact First Alert Inc./BRK Brands Inc. at (800) 323-9005 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's web site at www.firstalert.com.

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

August 22, 2006
Spin Master Toys is recalling the Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplane sold exclusively at Toys R Us. The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard.

Spin Master has received 15 reports of the toy airplane's rechargeable battery pack overheating including two reports of minor skin burns.

The recalled radio-controlled toy airplane is lightweight, made of silver or black Styrofoam, and measures 19 inches from wingtip to wingtip. "Air Hogs Skywinder" is printed on the plane's wings. "2003 Spin Master Ltd" is printed on the right propeller mount. The airplane comes with a controller unit and a charger. Rechargeable batteries are preinstalled in the plane's fuselage. A date code beginning with 06XXXXHM is located under the plane's propeller, on the outside of the controller unit and inside the controller's battery compartment, and on the charger unit's stand.

The airplanes were sold exclusively at: Toys R Us from April 2006 through June 2006 for about $40.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled radio-controlled toy airplanes 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).

September 14, 2006
Segway is recalling about 23,000 of its Personal Transporters. The company said the transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall.

This can occur when the device is tilted back by the Speed Limiter and the rider comes off and then back onto the device within a short period of time.

Segway Inc. has received six reports of the personal transporter not operating properly, resulting in injuries to the head and wrist of users.

This recall involves all Segway PT i167, i170 and i180 (i Series) models, the p133 (p Series), XT (cross-terrain transporter), GT (golf transporter) and i2 models.

These units were sold to consumers and commercial customers. All e167 (e Series) models, which were sold to commercial users, also are included in this recall. No other models are involved in this recall. The name, Segway, appears on the front bumper and/or on the handlebars of the personal transporter.

The transporters were sold through Segway authorized dealers and distributors, directly from Segway Inc., and by certain resellers from March 2002 through mid-September 2006 for prices ranging from $4,000 to $5,500.

Consumers should stop using the Segway PT immediately and contact the company to receive a free software upgrade.

Consumer Contact: Call Segway Inc. at (800) 750-6557 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.segway.com. Segway Inc. and Segway authorized dealers and distributors are directly notifying owners of these products.

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

August 31, 2006
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is recalling 18,419 motorcycle helmets manufactured by Chinex Apparel, Inc. and sold in the U.S. by Hot Leather/Good Sports as model numbers NH30, NH31, NH32, NH53, NH54, NH55 and NH56.

The agency is warning owners of these helmets that they could be seriously injured or killed because reduced head protection. The helmets do not comply with safety standards related to shell penetration and impact attenuation, according to NHTSA.

Helmet owners can contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236. The recall is scheduled to begin in October.

January 24, 2006
L.L. Bean is recalling about 4,000 safety kits, including its Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle.

The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of the compass rendering it unreliable.

The magnet could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patients Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). The products packaging lacks appropriate warning information.

Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a Forever Flashlight, which does not use batteries. Shaking the flashlight for 30 seconds provides about 5 minutes of light. The Outdoorsman in a Bottle kit contains a compass.

Other items which could be included in the kits include gloves, a blanket, emergency vest, a water bottle, a rain poncho and a knife. L.L. Bean is written on the bottle or blanket with these kits.

L.L. Beans stores, catalogs and Web sites sold these kits from August 2005 through November 2005 for between $20 and $60.

Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to receive a free warning label for the flashlight. Consumers with Outdoorsman in a Bottle kits will receive a free replacement compass/whistle.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.llbean.com.

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

February 24, 2006
Next Marketing Inc. is recalling about 22,000 youth hooded fleece garments because of a strangulation hazard.

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children, in violation of federal regulations.

The recalled youth hooded fleece garments have drawstrings. They were sold in a variety of colors and many of them have the names of colleges and universities printed or embroidered on them. A sewn-in tag reads, Lil Fan or LF 2.

Sold at: Web retailers, college book stores and department stores nationwide from September 2003 through December 10, 2005 for about $15.

Consumers should remove or cut the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the store where purchased for help in removing the drawstring.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Next Marketing Inc. toll-free at (866) 871-9978 between 8 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).

December 29, 2006
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling about 14,000 "Phil & Teds" double strollers. Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.

Regal Lager has received one report of a child who scraped his arm from touching the tire in motion.

This recall involves the e3 Buggy which is a three-wheeled stroller with a black steel tubing frame. It is sold in a variety of fabric colors. An additional seat, known as a "Doubles Kit," can be added directly behind the main stroller?s seat allowing a second child to ride in the stroller. This seat can either be added on top of the stroller's frame or attached on top of the rear axle in the lower position. When used in the lower position, a seated child can reach the wheels.

The strollers were sold by baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide and by Internet retailers from July 2005 through November 2006 for about $380.

Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards.

Customer Contact: For more information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com.

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

September 19, 2006
Children's bathrobes sold at Ross Stores are being recalled because of a fire hazard.

The "Que Cute" children's bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard.

The recalled bathrobes are made of 100 percent cotton terrycloth. The bathrobes were sold in several color combinations including: white with pink pockets and a green collar; dark blue with yellow pockets and an orange collar; and light pink with a hood with pig ears, eyes, and nose. The recalled robes were infant and toddler sizes. A label on the inside of the garment reads, "Que Cute."

The bathrobes were sold at Ross Stores nationwide during February 2006 for about $4.

Consumers should immediately stop wearing these bathrobes and return them to any Ross Store for a full refund.

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

August 10, 2006
ALEX Super Cooking Sets are being recalled because the glass pot lids can break, posing a laceration hazard to children.

ALEX has received a report of a 2 1/2-year-old girl who cut her foot from the broken glass from one of the lids. The cut required stitches.

This recall involves children's Super Cooking Sets, a 12-piece stainless steel set with miniature pots that have clear glass lids. Each set comes with a pasta pot with glass lid, stockpot with glass lid, frying pan, two potholders and utensils. The cooking sets were sold in a white box with a clear plastic window. "ALEX" and "Super Cooking Set" are printed on the box. A red sticker labeled "unbreakable glass" is affixed to the pot lids. Cooking sets manufactured after April 1, 2006 have stainless steel lids and are not included in this recall.

The sets were sold at discount department and specialty toy stores nationwide from September 2005 through April 2006 for about $20.

Consumers should take the glass lids away from children immediately and contact ALEX to receive a free replacement lid set.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call ALEX at (800) 666-2539 from 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at recall@alextoys.com.

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

July 13, 2006
The Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling the Highlander and Lexus RX SUVs because clips holding down the floor carpeting were improperly installed.

If the clips come loose, the carpeting could move and interfere with the action of the vehicles' accelerator pedal.

The carpeting could cause the accelerator pedal to become stuck in a partially depressed position.

The vehicles involved are 2004 and 2005 model year Toyota Highlanders and Lexus RX330 SUVs. Some 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h SUVs are also involved.

Toyota will begin notifying owners later this month and dealers will install stronger versions of two clips that hold the carpeting in place.

The recall is the automaker's second this week. Toyota is also recalling 157,000 Tundra pickups to remove a switch that turned off passenger-side air bags.

July 13, 2006
Ryobi Radial Arm Saws are being recalled because of a blade detachment hazard. Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. The detachment may occur unexpectedly and without warning.

RMP has received five reports of detached blade assemblies, including four reports of saw operators suffereing lacerated fingers.

The recall involves all RA200 and RA202 radial arm saws. These are bench top models with 8 -inch blades. Each unit has a data plate immediately behind the operator grip for the saw, which says "RYOBI 8 1/4" Radial Arm Saw" and either "RA200" or "RA202."

The saws were sold at home and hardware stores nationwide from 1986 through 1997 for between $200 and $300, and higher in some instances.

Consumers should immediately stop using these radial arm saws and contact Ryobi customer service to arrange to return part of the saw for a payment of $75. No repair is available.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ryobi Customer Service at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET any day of the week, or visit the following Web site: www.ryobi.com.

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

August 23, 2006
Blount International Inc. is recalling Oregon and Silver Streak replacement blades for Snapper lawn mowers. When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders.

Blount has received six reports of replacement blades either cracking or breaking. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled replacement lawnmower blades are intended for use on Snapper riding lawnmowers. The recalled blades are sold for use as replacement parts under the Oregon and Silver Streak brands only. Original equipment blades on Snapper lawnmowers and "Snapper" brand replacement blades are not included in this recall. The recalled blades are red and marked "MADE IN USA," "GRASS SIDE CX", "Oregon" or "SILVER STREAK." The part number and date code are engraved on one side of the blade. The recalled blades are part numbers: 99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114, 99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP.

The blades were sold at power or yard equipment dealers and hardware stores nationwide from November 2002 through August 2006 for between $16 and $28.

Consumers should immediately stop using the replacement blades and return them to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries the Snapper Riding Lawnmowers for a free replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Blount at (866) 685-5449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Blount's Web sites at www.blount.com or www.Oregonchain.com.

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

April 25, 2006
Federal regulators are ordering the recall of 23,077 Cadillac SRX and STS sedans from the 2005 model year because the rear suspension can fail.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the left or right toe link on the car may separate because of an incorrect weld. Separation of the toe link could cause a rear wheel to turn out affecting vehicle control and causing a crash.

Cadillac dealers will inspect the toe links and replace them as required. If a link is replaced, the dealer will also perform a wheel alignment free of charge.

The Cadillac recall begins in May.