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    Summit Recalls Hunting Tree Stand Brackets

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    Summit Treestands LLC is recalling about 6,800 Talon hunting tree stand brackets. The tree stand can unexpectedly detach from the tree when the brackets fail, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

    The firm has received four reports of the brackets failing, resulting in reports of falls and injuries including broken bones.

    This recall involves Talon Raptor brackets/straps and Cabelas Realtree series hang-on tree stands with the Talon brackets/straps. A safety label sewn onto the bracket reads "Treestand Strap Assembly." Tree stands involved in this recall have the following model numbers: rsEagle 82044, rsOsprey 82041, rsFalcon 82042, rsHawk 82043 and Cabelas Realtree Outfitters Series Hawk Deluxe 81509. Model information is printed on the tree stand warning label that is sewn onto the seat.

    The brackets, made in the U.S., were sold at hunting stores and in catalogs nationwide from May 2009 through November 2009 for about $25 for the bracket only, for between $130 and $180 for the tree stand.

    Consumers should immediately stop using the brackets and contact Summit Treestands to receive a replacement bracket/strap.

    For additional information, contact Summit Treestands at (800) 241-5559 anytime, or visit their Web site at www.summitstands.com.

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

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    Starbucks Recalls Glass Water Bottles


    Starbucks is recalling about 12,000 glass water bottles sold in the United States and Canada. The water bottle or its stopper can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard.

    The firm has received 10 reports of either glass stoppers or water bottles shattering, including eight reports of hand lacerations.

    This recall involves clear glass water bottles with SKU number 11003503. The 20-ounce water bottles have the words "Glass Water Bottle" printed on a blue label affixed to the bottle.

    The bottles were sold at Starbucks company-operated stores and at Starbucks locations in Safeway and Target stores nationwide during January 2010 for about $9. They were made in Taiwan.

    Consumers should immediately stop using the glass water bottles and return the product to the Starbucks location where purchased to receive a full refund. Starbucks is also offering a complimentary beverage, of any size, to consumers upon return of the glass water bottles.

    For additional information, contact Starbucks at (877) 492-6333 between 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.starbucks.com

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

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    Zippo Recalls Candle Lighters

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    Zippo is recalling about 17,000 candle lights because they can produce an excessive flame when adjusted to maximum flame setting, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

    This recall involves the Zippo Slatkin & Co. candle lighters with date codes G09 or H09. The lighters are finished in high-polish chrome or white with a chrome nozzle. The lighter uses refillable butane fuel and measures 6.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. The date code is embossed on the black adjuster knob located on the end of the lighter (opposite to the nozzle). "Slatkin & Co." and "Zippo" are printed on the packaging. "Zippo" is also embossed on the product.

    The lighters were sold at Bath & Body Works and White Barn Candle stores nationwide and online in November 2009 for about $10. They were made in China.

    Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Zippo for information on returning the black adjuster knob and receiving a free replacement Zippo candle lighter.

    For additional information, please contact Zippo at (800) 320-7490 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.Zippominimplrecall.com.

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

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