Recalls in January 1970

May 10, 2006
Hoshino USA Inc. is recalling about 700 Ibanez Basses. If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat causing internal damage and a fire hazard.

The firm has received three reports of the bass not working due to improper battery installation. There have been no reports of injuries or property damage.

This recall involves 2005 and 2006 Ibanez Soundgear, Roadgear and Gary Willis series basses. Model numbers are located on the back of the headstock. Models included in this recall are:

• GWB105NTF
• SR1000EBGNTF
• SR1000EFMNTF
• SR1000EPBNTF
• SR1000EWNNTF
• SR1000EZWNTF
• SR1005EBGNTF
• SR1005EFMNTF
• SR1005EPBNTF
• SR1005EWNNTF
• SR1005EZWNTF
• RD900AHNHS
• RD900FMNT

The units were sold at authorized Ibanez dealers nationwide from March 2005 through March 2006 for between $700 and $1,400.

Consumers should stop using the basses immediately and contact their local Ibanez dealer for a free inspection and repair. Dealers will remedy the hazard by having affected basses updated with a new battery snap connector.

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

June 15, 2006
Simons & Schuster is recalling about 9,000 "Curious Buddies" children's books. The felt ears and limbs on the pop-up characters can detach or come apart when pulled, which may pose a choking hazard to young children.

Simon & Schuster has received reports of two 6-month-old infants who detached felt from the pop-up parts of the book. One child was able to mouth the torn material. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Curious Buddies cloth books titled "Hello, Curious Buddies!" Pictured on the cover of the books are the Curious Buddies characters. Inside the book are two plush pop-up toy characters.

The books were sold at bookstores, discount department stores and other retailers nationwide from October 2005 through May 2006 for about $10.

Consumers should immediately clip off the felt ears and limbs of the pop-up characters and place them out of a child's reach. Simon and Schuster will provide consumers with information on how to return the felt pieces or the copyright tag from the book to receive a free replacement book.

For more information, call Simon & Schuster at (800) 732-9531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's Web site at www.simonsays.com.

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

May 4, 2006
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling about 425 Phil & Teds e3 twin strollers. The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children.

Regal Lager has received two reports from consumers of the handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.

The recalled Phil & Teds e3 twin buggy has a metal frame and side by side cloth seats. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, black, charcoal grey and navy. "e3 twin" is embroidered on the front of each seat and the Phil & Teds logo is printed on the crotch piece of each harness.

The strollers were sold by Web retailers, baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for about $650.

Contact Regal Lager for information on receiving a free replacement hinge set for the handlebar.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at info@regallager.com. Consumers can also visit www.regallager.com.

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

August 17, 2005
Almar Sales Co. is recalling about 50,000 water watches sold at Dollar General stores.

The band on the watch contains liquid petroleum distillates. If punctured the watch band could leak. Petroleum distillates could be harmful if ingested and cause irritation to the skin or eyes on contact.

CPSC and Almar Sales Co. have received one report of a 2-year-old child who ingested the petroleum distillate after biting into the watch band. The child suffered irritation of the mouth and throat.

The watches are made of clear plastic with white snaps. The watch bands have clear glitter-filled liquid and colored liquid inside including pink, blue, red and yellow. The watch face is digital and measures about two inches in width. Water Watch and Almar Sales Company is printed on the original clear bubble packaging of the watches.

The watches were sold exclusively at Dollar General Stores nationwide from March 2005 through July 2005 for about $2.

Consumers should immediately take these watches away from young children and return the watches to the store where purchased for a refund or contact the firm.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

June 21, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into a potential defect affecting windshield wipers on the Ford Expedition. The problem could affect about 650,000 vehicles from the 1999 to 2001 model years.

NHTSA has received 20 complaints about allegations that water leaking into the vehicle near the windshield during rain or snow showers has caused the wipers and other electrical components to malfunction.

Ford is cooperating with the investigation in an attempt to learn what is causing the problems. There have been no injuries or accidents associated with the issue.

NHTSA is also investigating potential problems involving the malfunction indicator lamp in the 2004. Land Rover is part of Ford's Premier Automotive Group.

There are reports of the malfunctioning indicator lamp in the onboard display near the dashboard failing to illuminate. The investigation could involve nearly 51,000 vehicles.

An investigation can be the first step in the recall process.

November 17, 2005
Vapor-Eze Waterless Vaporizers and Vapor-Eze Aromatherapy Diffusers distributed by Juvenile Products Corp., of Miami, Fla., are being recalled.

A defective internal heater can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard to consumers.

There have been reports of 25 incidents involving these products, including at least six fires and two reports of burn injuries. In one incident, a young child was hospitalized with burns to the face and hands and smoke inhalation. In another incident, a consumer suffered a burned foot.

The recalled waterless vaporizers are white plastic with vents. The aromatherapy diffusers are ivory plastic with vents. Both are 5-inches wide by 3 -inches high. Vapor-Eze, and Waterless Vaporizer are written on the top of the vaporizer. Vapor-Eze and Aromatic Therapy are written on the top of the diffuser. Model 1070, 2070 or 3070 and Juv. Prods. Corp are printed on the bottom of the units. UPC Code 015715910701, 015715010008, 000157159104 or 0157150010145 is printed on the packaging.

The units were sold at discount department and drug stores, including Wal-Mart, from June 2005 through September 2005 for about $20.

Consumers should stop using the recalled waterless vaporizer and aromatherapy diffuser immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: The manufacturer of these recalled products is out of business. Consumers who purchased the recalled vaporizers or diffusers at Wal-Mart should contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Walmart.com; consumers who purchased the products elsewhere should contact the retailer or CPSCs Hotline at (800) 638-2772

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

June 15, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Triumph Motorcycles of America to recall the popular Daytona motorcycle and several other models because a cooling system failure could cause the engine to seize and lead to a crash.

Also recalled are the Triumph Speed Triple, Sprint and Sprint with ABS.

NHTSA reports that on some of the motorcycles the lower by-pass coolant hose can rupture. The loss of coolant from the engine could result in overheating and seizure.

Dealers will replace the coolant hose in July. Triumph Motorcycle owners should contact the company at 1-678-854-2010.

Owners can also contact NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236

May 12, 2005
About 180,000 Lovs Decorated Orthodontic Pacifiers are being recalled. They failed federal safety tests when the nipples separated from the base. This poses a choking hazard to young children.

There has been one report of a 6-month-old child who was found gagging on the nipple that had separated from the pacifier. The child was not injured.

The recalled pacifier measures about 2-1/4 inches in width and 1-1/2 inches in length and has button or hinged handles. The pacifiers are white with various colored handles. Designs are imprinted on some pacifier shields.

One pacifier shield is decorated with a pink elephant, a purple giraffe with green polka dots, a blue lion with yellow fur and a blue cloud and yellow sun. Another pacifier shield has blue stars with Santa shapes. The amber colored nipple, imprinted with the words caoui, chouc and pur, is about 1-1/8 inches long. Lov 2-Pack, Decorated Orthodontic Pacifier, and 99705 are printed on the front packaging of the pacifiers. Delta Enterprise Corp., Brooklyn NY 11212 Made in Thailand is printed on the package back.

The pacifiers were sold at small retail stores from November 2001 through December 2004 for about $1.

Consumers should discard the pacifiers and contact the firm for instructions on how to obtain a refund or replacement product.

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

April 20, 2005
Martha Stewart Everyday sunny meadow four-piece sanded votive candle sets are being recalled.

These candles can have a high flame, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Kmart has received one report of a high flame with these candles. No injuries were reported.

These scented, flowerpot-shaped candles are about 2.5-inches high and have a sand coating. They were sold in two different four-piece sets. One set containing three candles of different shades of green and one ivory candle with code number KMS8428 and UPC number 7 50197 88428 9. The other set contains a blue, white, orange and cream colored candle with code number KMS8427 and UPC number 7 50197 88427 2. The code numbers and UPC can be found in the white box on the bottom of the packaging. Other writing on the packaging includes, MARTH STEWART everyday and sunny meadow.

The candles were sold at Kmart stores nationwide from April 2004 through January 2005 for about $6.

Consumers should stop using these candles immediately and contact Global Gift Industries to request a free replacement product, or return them to any Kmart store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Call Global Gift Industries toll-free at (800) 622-6353 Ext. 255 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or send an email to cservice@lavaenterprises.com.

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

August 4, 2005
Giant Bicycle, Inc. is recalling its 2005 Cypress and models. The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturers specification and could crack.

The recall involves certain 2005 Cypress and Sedona model bicycles. The bicycles come in both mens and ladies styles and vary in size between 14 to 21 inches. GIANT and Cypress or Sedona are written on the bicycles frames. A serial number is written on the bottom bracket of the bicycle, located near the pedals. A list of the serial numbers that are the subject of this recall is at www.giant-bicycle.com/us.

Authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide may have sold bicycles with affected axles after May 16, 2005 for about $300

Consumers should stop riding these bicycles immediately and contact Giant Bicycle if they have a recalled bicycle. Giant Bicycle will replace the rear wheel (including the rear axle) of recalled bicycles for free.

Consumer Contact: Call Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.giant-bicycle.com/us.

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

November 11, 2005
Honda Motor Co. is recalling 25,000 Civics because the accelerator pedal was improperly installed on some 2006 models. Most of the 25,298 vehicles under recall in the United States have not yet been sold.

An improperly installed accelerator pedal can come loose and cause the throttle to stick. There there are no crashes or injuries linked to the issue.

A dealer inspecting the vehicles discovered the problem in late September and reported it to the automaker, leading to an internal Honda investigation.

January 27, 2005
Polk Audio is recalling its LSiW Powered Subwoofer. Electrical components in the subwoofer can overheat and fail, resulting in electrical arcing and smoke.

Polk Audio has received six reports of smoke coming from these subwoofers. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

This recall includes Polk Audio model LSiW subwoofers with part numbers AM8080-A (Ebony enclosure) and AM8083-A (Cherry enclosure). Affected subwoofers have a serial number from AM808000100 to AM808000597 for the Ebony enclosure and AM808300100 to AM808300599 for the Cherry enclosure. The serial number can be found on the bottom, back edge of the subwoofer. The subwoofer measures 16 -inches high by 16 7/8-inches wide by 19 3/8-inches deep, and weighs about 81 pounds.

The units were sold at stereo and electronics stores nationwide from June 2004 through August 2004 for about $1,180.

Consumers should stop using the recalled subwoofer, unplug it, and call Polk Audios Customer Service department for instructions on obtaining a replacement subwoofer or a refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Polk Audio, Inc. at (800) 377-7655 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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

September 16, 2005
DaimlerChrysler AG is recalling almost 102,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees from the 2005 model year because of a problem that may trigger fires under the hood, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

NHTSA reports that the fire risk stems from increased transmission operating temperatures and the potential purging of transmission fluid into the engine compartment.

A total of 101,925 Grand Cherokees equipped with 3.7-liter engines and NAG1 automatic transmissions are affected by the recall, NHTSA said.

August 2, 2005
DESA Heating Products is recalling about 500 "Vanguard" and "FMI" compact fireplaces. The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. This leaking gas can ignite, causing a minor flare-up, which could cause nearby combustibles to ignite.

DESA has received one report of a minor flare-up of the fireplace. DESA has received no reports of personal injury or property damage.

The recall includes DESA Heating Products 10,000 Btu Thermostatically Controlled Compact Classic Hearth Fireplaces that burn propane or natural gas. They have the following model names and number: Vanguard (VMH10TPC & VMH10TNC) and FMI (EFS10TPA & EFS10TNA). They have serial numbers between 015200000 and 017400000. The model and serial numbers are on the end of the shipping carton and on the model data tags inside the lower access door of the compact fireplaces.

The fireplaces were sold at hearth shops, central heat and air conditioning retailers and gas suppliers nationwide from April 2004 through June 2005 for between $639 and $912.

Consumers should stop using this fireplace immediately and contact your retailer to schedule a free repair. If consumers have any questions concerning this recall, they should contact their local retailer or DESA.

Consumer Contact: Contact DESA toll-free at (866) 279-3225 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the DESA Web site at www.desatech.com.

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

January 26, 2005
Jumpking Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1 million trampolines and about 296,000 FunRing enclosures sold separately and with Jumpking trampolines. Welds on the frame of these trampolines can break during use, resulting in falls and possible injuries.

Additionally, the mounting brackets of the FunRing enclosures have sharp edges, which can cause lacerations.

Jumpking has received 47 reports of one or more welds breaking on these trampolines. This resulted in 21 reports of a variety of injuries, including a concussion; head, neck and back injuries; a broken arm; sprains; lacerations; and bruises.

The firm also received 12 reports of other incidents, including nine reports of serious lacerations, when children came into contact with the sharp edges of the enclosure brackets.

The recall includes 14-foot and 15-foot Jumpking trampolines sold separately and with FunRing enclosures. The brand name Jumpking, Inc. is written on a warning label wrapped around a leg of the trampoline. The eight legs of these trampolines fit into perpendicular sockets welded to the top rails. Trampolines with weldless sockets that fit over the connecting top rail pieces are not included in this recall.

The FunRing enclosures have an arched design where the vertical poles are connected by arches at the top. Some enclosures were sold separately from the trampolines. Later units, that include the rubber sleeves that fit around the mounting brackets, are not included in the recall.

The trampolines with enclosures were sold at discount, department and toy stores nationwide and in Canada from July 1999 through December 2003 for between $350 and $450. Trampolines without FunRing enclosures were sold from July 1999 through February 2004 for between $180 and $220. FunRing enclosures were sold separately for between $150 and $250.

Consumers should stop using the trampolines and/or the enclosures, and contact Jumpking to receive free repair kits.

To order the repair kits or for more information, contact Jumpking Inc. toll-free at (866) 302-8669 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or go to the companys Web site at www.jumpking.com.

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

February 15, 2005
Brave Products is recalling about 4,000 log splitters. The log splitters hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge.

Brave Products has received 14 reports of leaking cylinders and/or rod retention failure. No injuries have been reported.

The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads Brave Products, Inc. and __ ton (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). The following models are being recalled:

• Brave VH0234 (34 ton) Serial #S012368 through S016976
• Brave VH9926 (26 ton) Serial #S014226 through S017534
• Brave VH9922 (22 ton) Serial #S011460 through S016862
• Brave HB0115 (15 ton) Serial #S013853 through S017534
(Serial number plate is located on the hydraulic tank)

Consumers should stop using their log splitter until they have determined if their unit is a part of this recall. Consumers should contact Brave Products Inc. to receive a free replacement cylinder

Consumer Contact: Call Brave Products Inc. at (800) 350-8739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or write to Brave Products, Inc., P.O. Box 577, Streator, IL 61364-0577. Consumers also can visit the companys web site at http://www.braveproducts.com.

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

November 30, 2005
Starbucks is recalling about 257 ceramic teapots. The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. This poses a possible burn hazard to consumers.

Starbucks has received one report of a teapot handle that overheated in a microwave oven.

This recall involves 40-ounce white ceramic teapots with bamboo handles. The phrase Microwave and Dishwasher Safe is printed on the bottom of each teapot.

The teapots were sold at certain large Starbucks stores nationwide from August 2005 through mid-September 2005 for about $25.

Consumers should stop using the teapots and contact Starbucks for instructions on returning the product for a full refund and a $5 Starbucks gift card.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Starbucks Coffee Customer Relations at (800) 235-2883 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET any day.

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

March 16, 2005
Suzuki is recalling about 30,000 2004-2005 model year Vinson and 2005 KingQuad ATVs.

Water can enter the throttle lever case and freeze, causing the throttle lever to become stuck and fail to automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle. If the throttle lever does not automatically return to the idle position when the rider releases the throttle, the ATV will not slow down as the rider expects. The rider could lose control of the ATV and an accident resulting in injury or death could occur.

Suzuki has received two reported incidents of the throttle sticking. One minor injury reported.

Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-A500F Vinson, Suzuki 2004-2005 model year LT-F500F Vinson, and Suzuki 2005 model year LT-A700X KingQuad ATVs. Suzuki Vinson and KingQuad ATVs are adult-size ATVs designed for use by riders age 16 and older. Suzuki dealers sold these ATVs nationwide between July 2003 and February 2005. These ATVs are available in yellow, green, red or camouflage and have the model name (Vinson or KingQuad) on the side of the fuel tank. A photograph of the 2005 Suzuki King Quad ATV is provided below.

Consumers should stop using these ATVs immediately and contact a local Suzuki dealer to schedule an appointment for repair service.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can call American Suzuki Customer Service Department at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

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

August 30, 2005
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports the Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. Will recall 36,000 Sonata cars from the 2006 model year because the front seat belts may interfere with the manual seat back recliner knob.

The seat belt may cause unexpected release of the front seat back recliner, potentially resulting in an injury to passengers, NHTSA reported.

NHTSA also reported that Ford Motor Co.'s Land Rover unit was recalling 17,263 Land Rover LR3 SUVs to replace potentially defective fuel tanks. The vehicles are from the 2005 model year.