Recalls in January 1970

February 22, 2005
Head USA is recalling about 181 SCUBA diving computers. The dive computers were improperly calibrated, resulting in incorrect calculations.

Diving with an improperly calibrated dive computer can provide inaccurate No Decompression (no stop) Time, Decompression Time, Desaturation Time and No Fly Time. This could result in divers suffering serious injuries, including decompression sickness.

Head USA received one report of a computer malfunction. No injuries were reported.

The recall includes the Dacor Darwin Air dive computer with serial number 3265 through 3415, and the Dacor Darwin Console dive computer with serial numbers 8503 through 8592. The serial number will appear on the dive computer screen after removing and reinserting the batteries.

The Darwin Air is a completely integrated dive computer and pressure gauge with Dacor Darwin Air written on the front. It is encased in gray on black heavy-duty plastic. The Darwin Console is a dive computer with a compact submersible pressure gauge bearing the word Dacor on the front. It is encased in black heavy-duty plastic.

The computers were sold at dive shops nationwide from March 2004 through December 2004 for about $700 for the Darwin Air and $400 for the Darwin Console.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled diving computers, and return the computers to an authorized Dacor dealer for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: Call Head USA at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.divedacor.com.

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

March 11, 2005
Spin Rite LP is recalling about 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of Bernat "Fur Out" yarn. The yarn is flammable when used as the sole yarn in a garment.

Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.

All 17 Bernat Fur Out yarn colors are involved in this recall. The recalled yarn can be identified by UPC numbers beginning with 05735527 and ending with one of the following numbers:

• 1319
• 1326
• 1333
• 1340
• 1357
• 1364
• 1371
• 1388
• 1395
• 1401
• 1685
• 2583
• 2590
• 2606
• 2613
• 2620
• 2637

The yarn was sold by yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada since April 2004 for between $4 and $6 per ball.

Consumers should stop using Bernat Fur Out yarn and items made with Bernat Fur Out yarn immediately and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the products and receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: Contact Bernat Yarn at (800) 641-5634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at http://www.bernat.com

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

August 4, 2005
WaveCrest Laboratories LLC is recalling about 110 TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles. The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries.

The recall involves specific front and rear wheels of TidalForce S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycles. The electric bicycle can travel at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. The bicycle frame comes in either Candy Apple Red or Silver Satin and has a TidalForce sticker on the down tube and an S-750 High Performance Electric Bicycle sticker on the top tube.

The front wheel assembly contains the battery and the rear wheel assembly contains the motor. A bicycle identification number is located on a white bar coded sticker, on the seat tube of the frame, directly above the front derailleur clamp. A list of bike identification numbers that are subject to this recall can be found at www.tidalforce.com.

The units were sold by authorized TidalForce High Performance Electric Bicycle dealers nationwide between May 2005 and June 2005 for about $2,500.

Consumers should stop riding the electric bicycle immediately and contact WaveCrest Laboratories if they purchased an electric bicycle with affected wheels. WaveCrest Laboratories will replace affected wheels at no cost to the consumer.

Consumer Contact: Call WaveCrest Laboratories toll-free at (888) 880-1988 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.tidalforce.com.

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

May 2, 2005
Officials from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) are investigating 1.3 million full-sized General Motors pickups and SUVs to determine whether there is a brake defect that will mandate a widespread recall.

NHTSA is investigating whether corrosion develops under the antilock brake wheel speed sensors. Corrosion near the sensor could increase stopping distances at low speed.

NHTSA reports it has received 120 complaints about the problem. The complaints include 22 reported crashes with four claimed injuries.

GM built the vehicles that are the subject of the review in the 1999-2002 model years. The trucks are in states with severe winter weather. Potentially affected models include the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche; GMC Sierra and Yukon; and Cadillac Escalade.

If the review discloses a defect in the braking system, GM must recall the trucks.

GM told NHTSA in November 2004 it was recalling 150,000 full-sized pickups and SUVs in eastern Canada because of corrosion in antilock brakes. GM did not plan a U.S. recall because it said the incident rate was much lower in the United States. But NHTSA says GM promised to monitor the situation.

November 17, 2005
Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding an earlier recall of its Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers.

The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.

Sycamore Kids has received 22 reports of handlebar either cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. This resulted in two reports of bruises and scrapes.

The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including, navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with Mountain Buggy, Urban, or Breeze written underneath on the metal plate. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 012893. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 006957. The recalled Mountain Buggy Breeze strollers have item number B1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 000191. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate. All recalled buggies have a grey handlebar button.

The units were sold at juvenile furniture retailers and baby product stores and Web retailers nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $400 and $640.

Consumers should contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.

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

June 20, 2005
Midwest Cannon Falls is recalling about 10,000 Serenity Votive Candles. The candles wax can catch fire, causing a high flame. This can cause nearby combustibles to catch fire and result in burns to consumers.

Midwest has received one report of the candle wax catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.

The recalled candles consist of a glass votive cup surrounded by a silver holder with a standing angel figure attached. Each holder contains an engraved quotation. The angel stands about 3 inches tall. Each candle has a proverb engraved into the metal holder.

The candles were sold at gift stores nationwide from June 2004 to May 2005 for about $20.

Consumers should return these candles to the place of purchase to receive a refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Midwest at (800) 776-2075 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go the companys Web site at www.midwestofcannonfalls.com.

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

May 31, 2005
ITECH is recalling the ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 hockey goalie masks and ITECH RP607 and RP609 goalie mask replacement wires. The metal wire on these products could break at or near a weld point, exposing a hockey goalie to facial injuries.

ITECH has received three reports of injuries sustained from the wire breaking at or near a weld point. The injuries included superficial facial and eye injuries.

The recalled hockey goalie masks and replacement wires are non-certified models with a cat-eye design and have the word ITECH printed on the sides and front of the mask. The ITECH Profile 2100, 1100 and 8.0 goalie masks came in black or white. A label identifying the model and size (medium or large) is affixed to the rear crown of the helmet. In addition, the back of the helmet has a large red triangular warning label. The ITECH RP607 and RP609 replacement wires are black, white and chrome and include a unique side attachment design they are attached to the helmet/mask by four screws and posts without the use of any additional clips.

The items were sold by sporting goods and hockey specialty stores between January 1999 and September 2004 for about $250 for the mask and about $60 for the replacement wire.

Consumers should stop using the masks and replacement wires immediately and return them to the company for a free replacement unit.

Consumer Contact: Call ITECH toll-free at (877) 832-3366 or send an e-mail to recall@itech.com.

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

May 31, 2005
Hitachi Cable Manchester Inc. is recalling about 1.7 million feet of 25- and 50-Pair Plenum Network Cables. These network communication cables are used to connect computer and electronic equipment, typically in data centers. They are 25- and 50-pair, category 5 and 5e, CMP cables.

The recalled cables do not meet the fire resistance standards for cable used in plenum applications. Plenum is the space typically used for air circulation in heating and air conditioning systems. If the cables were exposed to a fire source, smoke or fire could spread more quickly than permitted by the standard for this type of cable.

This recall is only for certain CMP cables used in plenum (air duct) applications. CMP cables used in riser (non-plenum) applications are not included in this recall.

The recalled cables typically were installed in data centers and other commercial applications. The part numbers for the recalled cables are 39419-50 (25-pair, category 5e); 30171-100 (50-pair, category 5e); and 30105-50 (25-pair, category 5). Only HCM brand cables with the following lot numbers are affected by this recall: AE589 and A4309 through A5551. The part number and lot number are printed on the jacket of the cables.

The cable was sold by authorized electrical or data communication distributors from about June 2003 through December 2004.

Cables installed in a plenum application will be removed and replaced. Users should contact HCM to coordinate this work among HCM, the property owner and an installer. Because these products were constructed in compliance with HCMs new listing with UL for CMR (riser) cables, they may remain in place if they have already been installed in riser applications.

HCM is directly notifying known purchasers about this recall. The 25-pair version of the recalled cable also was manufactured by HCM under a private label arrangement for Superior Essex Inc. Superior Essex has already contacted all affected customers who purchased this cable.

Contact: Contact HCM toll-free at (800) 772-0116, Ext. 229, 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).

June 7, 2005
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has upgraded its safety investigation that could lead to the recall of 813,597 Chrysler Town & Country and other minivans because of headlight failures.

Consumers are reporting that their headlights are not operating properly. The lights sometimes flicker and dim. There are complaints of lights intermittently shutting off.

Some consumers report that that they had to have their vehicle towed after the lights would not come back on.

The investigation of 2001 and 2002 model year Town & Country, Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan models was upgraded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after 704 complaints and 33,539 warranty claims.

March 31, 2005
TechnoBrands is recalling about 2,000 rope candles. The candle has a clamp that is used to extinguish the candle. The clamp does not always sever the wax close to the wick and extinguish the candle as intended. This can allow the flame to continue down into the coiled section of the candle and ignite the entire candle.

TechnoBrands Inc. has received two reports of the candle continuing to burn past the point where it is supposed to extinguish. TechnoBrands, Inc. has received no reports of property damage or injury.

The rope candle is a 20-foot coiled beeswax candle that feeds up to a scissors like clamp. The candle is lit above the clamp. The candle has an antique copper finish. It was sold under the name Self-extinguishing Rope Candle.

The candles were sold by TechnoBrands Inc. doing business as FirstSTREET on their Web site and through their catalog from November 2004 through February 2005 for $49.95.

Consumers should contact TechnoBrands Inc. to get information on receiving a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call TechnoBrands Inc. at (866) 660-7150 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).

February 15, 2005
Sea Gull Lighting Products is recalling about 2,700 ceiling light fixtures. Due to a manufacturing defect in a component part, the light fixture could fall and strike a person beneath the light fixture. The fixture also poses a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.

Sea Gull Lighting has received two reports of light fixtures falling. There have been no reports of injuries.

The light fixtures were sold in a variety of styles and shapes and hang from the ceiling. Only models 31021-794, 31022-794, 66022-794, 5217-02, 5217-746 and 5217-786 are included in the recall due to a component part problem with the screw collar. The model number is printed on the inside of the light canopy, the round plate that attaches the light fixture to the ceiling, and on the light fixture packaging and receipts.

The lights were sold by home improvement outlets, lighting showrooms and contractors nationwide. Contractors sold and installed the 5217 model fixtures from October 2003 through October 2004, and the 31021, 31022 and 66022 models from June 2004 through October 2004 for between $300 and $400.

Consumers should contact Sea Gull Lighting to receive instructions on having the recalled ceiling light fixtures repaired by a licensed electrician.

Consumer Contact: Sea Gull Lighting at (800) 347-5483 between 7 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.seagulllighting.com.

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

October 17, 2005
Nissan North America is recalling 109,437 Quest minivans because an adjustment mechanism on the second-row seats may cause injuries, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

NHTSA reports that the vehicles involved in the recall are from the 2004-2006 model years.

"Someone attempting to operate the second row seat adjuster may pinch a finger in the moving seat adjustment mechanism which could cause an injury," NHTSA says.

On Quest Minivans built through June 28, 2004, dealers will replace and reinforce the inboard second row seat adjustment. On vehicles produced after June, 29 through September 26, 2005 dealers will only reinforce the adjuster.

The recall will begin on December 15, 2005.

August 10, 2005
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. is recalling about 4,500 gas ball shut-off valves. A gas leak from these valves could pose a risk of fires and explosions.

The recall involves a one-inch gas ball shut-off valve sold as a Watts Series GBV two-piece, Brass Gas Ball Valve used in commercial and residential applications for manufactured natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas piping systems.

The valves feature a brass ball and stem, teflon seats and packing, brass end piece and a zinc alloy handle. They have a date code of 0511 cast into the body of the valve. Some 0511 body date code valves were among 1,225 valves shipped to 43 Watts customers locations between July 9, 2005 and August 8, 2005. Of these 1,225 valves, all but 9 valves shipped to 6 commercial customers have been recovered or accounted for.

The valves were sold by commercial supply houses from July 9, 2005 through August 8, 2005.

Watts Water Technologies is providing a free replacement. Almost all valves have been recovered.

Consumer Contact: Consumers with recalled gas ball valves should contact Watts by calling its customer service number at (978) 689-6066 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday. For additional information on this product, consumers can visit the Watts Web site at www.Wattsind.com.

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

June 6, 2005
About 250 DeWALT Framing Nailers are being recalled. The contact trip on some of the nailers could malfunction and cause a nail to eject unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury.

DeWALT has received one report of a contact trip malfunctioning. There have been no reports of injuries.

The recall involves new DeWALT D51844 and D51845 Heavy-Duty 20 Full Round Head Framing Nailers, and new DeWALT Model D51722 Heavy Duty 31 Clipped Head Framing Nailers. The recalled units have the following date codes: 200203, 20024, 200217, 200302, 200304, 200308, 200315, 200325, 200329, 200343, 200403, 200404, 200406, 200407, 200412, 200413, 200415, 200416 and 200417.

The new units have a rework date code of 200449DM, 200450DM, 200451DM or 200452DM on the carton. The recall also involves reconditioned DeWALT D51844R and D51845R Heavy-Duty 20 Full Round Head Framing Nailers, and reconditioned DeWALT Model D51822R and D51823R Heavy Duty 31 Clipped Head Framing Nailers, with date codes 200423 through 200509.

New nailers were sold at major home centers and hardware stores nationwide from December 2004 through March 2005 for between $250 and $300. Reconditioned nailers were sold at company service centers nationwide from June 2004 through March 2005 for between $230 and $280.

Consumers should stop using the nailers immediately and contact DeWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: Call DeWALT toll-free (866) 397-3228 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit DeWALTs Web site, www.DeWALT.com

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

August 17, 2005
Mac Tools is recalling about 2,000 of its 3/8-Inch Drive Cordless Drill/Driver. The battery packs can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard.

Mac Tools has received six reports of battery packs rupturing while charging and one report of the battery pack rupturing while in use. The rupture that occurred while the product was in use resulted in the user sustaining minor skin burns. The other incidents did not involve any injuries.

The recall involves certain MAC-brand 14.4 Volt and 18.0 Volt 3/8-inch drive cordless drill/drivers. The 14.4 Volt units have part number CDD14438 or CDD14438-Kit and the 18.0 Volt units have Part Number CDD18012 or CDD18012-KIT. The part number can be found on the side of the drill near the logo.

The units were sold by Mac Tools distributors from November 2003 through April 2005 nationwide for between $270 and $312, depending on the model.

Consumers should stop using the recalled drill/driver immediately and contact their Mac Tools distributor for information on receiving a free replacement drill/driver with battery pack.

Consumer Contact: For more information, call the Mac Tools Repair Department toll-free at (877) 622-3494 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Virtual Customer Service Web site at www.MacTools.com/vcs.

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

September 29, 2005
Saab is recalling roughly 300,000 Saab 9-3s and 9-5s from the model years 2000 through 2002 because of overheating in the ignition system.

A spokesman for Saab says the recall involves a problem where electric overload causes ignition box failure and the engine won't start. "In rare cases," according to the spokesman, "engines have stopped while driving."

Four reported incidents are attributed to the engines stopping while driving but no injuries were reported.

Saab plans to contact owners of the models directly and ignition box replacements will begin next year.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2002 -- McDonald's Corp. and Bobble Dreams USA are voluntarily recalling about 100,000 bobble head figurines. The paint on some of the figurines contains excess levels of lead. If ingested over time by children, the lead from the paint may present a lead poisoning hazard.

McDonald's has not received any reports of injuries or incidents involving these figurines. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

The recalled bobble head figurines are designed in the likeness of NFL players Brian Urlacher and Anthony Thomas. The 7-inch tall figurines have heads on springs that cause them to bobble from side to side. The figurines are dressed in Chicago Bears' uniforms. The McDonald's logo and the player's name are printed across the front of the base. Labels on the bottom of the figurine read, "BOBBLE DREAMS USA" and "MADE IN CHINA," and "OFFICIAL NFL LICENSED PRODUCT."

McDonald's restaurants sold the figurines in the greater Chicago area, Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois and Rockford as part of a promotion that ran from August 19, 2002 through September 12, 2002 for about $5.00.

Consumers should keep these figurines away from children and contact McDonald's at (800) 244-6227 to receive return and refund instructions. Consumers can also visit the company's web site at www.mcdonalds.com.

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

Dynacraft has received eight reports of injury to riders when the front forks on these bikes broke apart. Injuries included cuts, bruises, back strain and chipped and lost teeth, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported.

These are "Vertical XL2" mountain bikes with chrome-colored frames. The model name is written on the bike frame in yellow and black lettering. A label affixed to the frame near the crank reads "Model No. 8526-26" and "99.10.11," which shows they were manufactured the week of October 11, 1999. Only bikes with this date code are part of this recall.

Another nearby label reads "Dynacraft Industries," and "Made in China." Target stores nationwide sold these mountain bikes from November 1999 through February 2000 for about $140.

Consumers should stop riding the bikes immediately and take them to the Target store where purchased for a choice of a free replacement fork or a free replacement bike. For more information or to receive a free replacement fork by mail, call Dynacraft Industries Inc. at (800) 551-0032 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

February 16, 2005
Federal regulators have launched an early-stage safety investigation into 2004 models of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Lexus RX330 SUV, according to published reports.

A Toyota spokesman in Tokyo confirmed the investigation, which is a preliminary evaluation of a possible glitch in the vehicle's power brake assist system.

If warranted after this first step, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration carries out a further engineering analysis to determine whether a recall would ultimately be required.

Toyota is reportedly cooperating with authorities in the investigation.