Recalls in January 1970

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).

December 12, 2003

Fifteen different styles of "Zutopia girls loungewear are being recalled. The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for childrens sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children.

The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.

Description: The 15 different styles of loungewear involved in this recall are available in girls sizes small through extra-large (equivalent to girls sizes 7-14). The following items are involved in the recall and are labeled Zutopia:

Zutopia stores nationwide sold the items from January 2003 through October 2003 for between $18 and $26.50.

Parents should stop their children from wearing this loungewear and return the item(s) to any Zutopia store for a full refund or exchange and receive $10 in Zu Dollarz for a future purchase.

Consumer Contact: The Wet Seal at (866) 475-2255 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can write to the company at 26972 Burbank, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610, attention: Zutopia Recall, or e-mail at recall@wetseal.com.

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).

July 17, 2003

The DesignPac Company is recalled about 4,000 boxed oil lamp ssets. The bottles of paraffin oil in these sets do not have the child-resistant closures required by federal law.

The boxed sets contain a clear vase with pink or purple floral designs, and a 16-ounce bottle of paraffin oil. The packaging is labeled "Handpainted Oil Lamp Set" and "Floral Garden." Item number 054 11 0229 is printed on the packaging.

The lamps were sold at Target stores nationwide from February 2003 through March 2003 for about $10.

Return the oil lamp sets to any Target store for a refund. For more information, consumers should contact Target toll-free 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).

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).

June 21, 2005
Wal-Mart is recalling about 643,000 rocking chairs that may collapse while in use.

The recall is for the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker and Porch Rocker. Poor construction and over-curvature of the chair's runners can cause instability, imbalance, fracturing of the wood, and tip-over during use. This poses a fall hazard to consumers.

Wal-Mart has received 55 incident reports including 45 injuries. Those injuries include a cut in the leg requiring 16 stitches, a slight concussion, fractured ribs, wrist and cervical/lumbar sprains, upper back injuries, a pinched nerve, a shoulder joint tear, and one incident in which a pregnant woman began having contractions after the display chair in which she was sitting flipped over backwards.

Many of the injuries occurred on display models in Wal-Mart stores.

The recall involves three models of rocking chairs, the Mainstays Love Seat Rocker (Model IT-13380) and the Mainstays Porch Rocker (Model IT-13379 and IT-13270). The Love Seat Rocker is wooden, white and seats two persons. The back support frame and the seat are made of slats. "Made in China" is printed on a sticker under the seat. The wooden Porch Rocker is sold in white and "natural" (light brown) color and seats only one person. "Made in Indonesia" is printed on a sticker under the Porch Rocker's seat. They sit on curved runners. The model number is printed on the rocker's packaging.

The chairs were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide and on Wal-Mart's Web site. The Love Seat Rockers were sold from May 2004 through September 2005 for about $100. The Porch Rockers were sold from April 2004 through March 2006 for about $50.

Consumers should immediately stop using these rocking chairs and return them to Wal-Mart for a full refund.

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

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

January 11, 2006
Stihl is recalling about 23,500 of its MS 192 T Chain Saws. These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.

A connection in the ignition grounding system could loosen and create a spark, posing a fire hazard. Also the springs in the clutch assembly could come out of position allowing a spring of the clutch to be projected from the saw housing resulting in injury to the user.

The recalled Stihl-brand chain saws have model number MS 192 T, located on the side of the chain saws starter housing. They include serial numbers 264371702 through 266087005, which is located on the top/front of the chain saws housing.

The saws were sold by authorized Stihl dealers nationwide from January 2005 through July 2005 for about $280.

Consumers should stop using these chain saws immediately and return them to an authorized Stihl dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Call Stihl Inc. at (800) 610-6677 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Stihls Web site at www.stihlusa.com.

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

February 2, 2006
Ace Han Corp. is recalling about 1,000 baby walkers. The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. Babies using these walkers can be seriously injured or killed.

The recalled walkers have eight wheels and an activity tray with interactive toys. The walkers are blue and pink with various designs on the cloth seat. Imported by Ace Han Corp is printed on labels located on the base of the walkers.

The walkers were sold at independent retail stores in New York and Philadelphia from April 2004 through October 2006 for about $20 to $30.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled walkers and return them to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Ace Han at (800) 521-5115 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).

December 26, 2006
BabySwede LLC is recalling about 33,000 BabyBjorn feeding sppons. After extended use, the soft plastic tip on the feeding spoon can loosen and break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

No incidents have been reported in the United States. BabySwede has received 11 reports of the plastic loosening on the spoons in other countries. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled feeding spoons were sold under the brand name BabyBjorn, which is printed along the front side of the spoon's handle. The spoons were sold in one package containing two spoons. The spoons are about 6-1/2 inches in length, with a soft, flexible plastic tip sold in two color combinations: blue/red or green/yellow.

The spoons were sold at specialty juvenile product stores, catalogs and Internet sites from January 2001 through November 2006 for about $9.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled feeding spoons and contact BabySwede LLC to receive a refund or replacement spoons.

Customer Contact: For more information, contact BabySwede LLC toll-free at (866) 424-0200 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.babyswede.com.

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

March 30, 2006
Pro-A Motors is recalling more than 60,000 replacement automotive headlamps used in cars and trucks manufactured by nearly every major automaker.

The company recall involves headlights that were sold as replacements. Some of the lights do not have amber side reflectors as required by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration standards.

Without the reflectors vehicles will be poorly lighted and that could cause crashes, according to NHTSA.

Pro-A plans to offer to buy back the lamps when the recall begins. The recall does not affect original equipment headlights.

Pro-A has sold 61,944 of the lights for Acura, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Honda, Isuzu, Jeep, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes Benz, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Saturn, Toyota and Volkswagen models.

June 21, 2005
American Tack & Hardware Co. Inc. is recalling about 35,000 "Forever-Glo Nite Lites" because of a fire and burn hazard.

An electrical short circuit in the night light can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt which can burn consumers or result in a fire.

The company has received nine reports of incidents involving the recalled nite lites smoking, burning, melting and/or charring. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled "Forever-Glo Nite Lites" look like small picture frames that plug into the wall. Only model numbers 75001 or 75002 with a manufacture date of April 2004 or later are included in this recall.

Model 75001 is white or bronze-colored and has molded scroll-work around the front of the nite lite. "Model 75001" is printed on the back of the nite lite. Model 75002 is silver-colored and has a punched tin frame. "Model C8A5" is printed on the back. Both nite lite models measure about 3 inches by 3 inches and are about inch thick. "AmerTac" and a circle with the month and year of manufacture are indicated on the back of the nite lites.

The lights were sold at hardware stores, lighting showrooms and home centers nationwide from May 2004 through December 2005 for about $3.

Consumers should stop using the recalled nite lites immediately. If the units are plugged into the wall, turn off the power at the circuit box and remove the light from the wall socket and contact the firm for a full refund or two free replacement nite lites.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact the firm at (800) 420-7511 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit AmerTac's Web site at www.amertac.com or www.recall-center.com.

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