Recalls in May 2010

The firm has received 14 reports of base plates breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Rome Snowboards Co. 2010 United snowboard bindings. The bindings come in black and red color themes and in sizes small, medium and large. Rome is printed on the highback. The bindings also have graphics on the back of the highback and on the rear portion of the baseplate.

The snowboard bindings were sold at snow sports retailers from September 2009 through December 2009 for about $160. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled snowboard bindings and contact Rome Snowboards for free replacement bindings.

For more information, contact Rome Snowboards at (866) 289-9990 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firms Web site at www.romesnowboards.com.

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

The firm has received 49 reports of the helicopters overheating, including six reports of flames coming from the helicopters, and one report of minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves the Fly Dragonfly (also called Queen Bee) remote-controlled helicopters. The helicopters are black and yellow plastic, measure about 19 inches long by 6 inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. Fly Dragonfly and SKU #51727 are printed on the packaging.

The helicopters were sold at book/gift fairs held in schools, hospitals and office buildings nationwide from August 2009 through January 2010 for about $38. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun to receive a full refund.

For additional information, contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd./Books are Fun at (800) 917-0213 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firms website at www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php.

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

The firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching; two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.

The Step2 Push Around Buggy and Whisper Ride Buggy are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red Step2 logo on the handle of the buggy.

Buggies that have a handle attached by a bolt with a plastic white or black head and nut are not included in this recall. The recall includes only buggies with pins that have yellow knobs.

The buggies, made in the United States, were sold at major retailers and specialty stores from August 1999 through March 2010 for between $29 and $59.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled buggy and contact Step2 for a free repair kit.

For additional information, contact Step2 toll-free at (866) 860-1887 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firms Web site at www.step2.com.

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

The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones.

The bracelets, made in China, were sold exclusively at Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 through January 2010 for about $12.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bracelets away from children and return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product.

For additional information, contact Claire's toll-free at (866) 859-9281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.claires.com.

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

Conair has received 16 reports of the fan breaking causing the plastic shell to shatter. The company has also received reports of the hair dryers sparking and smoking. One person sought medical attention for a laceration to the hand, seven people reported minor cuts.

This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryers plastic shell. Also, 1000W and the model number are on the dryer handle. The following models are included in this recall:

The dryers were sold at professional salons and various other online retailers from January 2006 to April 2010 for between $20 and $30. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the hair dryer and contact Conair to receive a free replacement hair dryer.

For additional information, contact Conair at 800-687-6916 between 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the companys website at www.babylissus.com/recall052

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

Freshway Foods of Sidney, Ohio is recalling some of its romaine lettuce products because of the possible connection to an outbreak of foodborne disease.

The outbreak, which is still under investigation, involves cases in Michigan, Ohio, and New York of illnesses due to infection with E. coli O145, a harmful bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

On May 5, 2010, the New York state Public Health Laboratory, Wadsworth Center, in Albany reported finding E. coli O145 in an unopened bag of Freshway Foods shredded romaine lettuce. The resulting recall affects 23 states: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The recalled shredded romaine lettuce has a "best if used by" date of May 12 or earlier. The Freshway Foods recall announcement advises restaurants, distributors, and retailers to throw out or refrain from using shredded romaine lettuce from Freshway Foods with these "use by" dates.

Additionally, Freshway Foods is advising consumers not to eat "grab and go" salads sold in-store salad bars and delis at Kroger, Giant Eagle, Ingles Markets, and Marsh stores.

Shredded romaine lettuce from Freshway Foods with "use by" dates after May 12 are not involved in this voluntary recall, the FDA said. Romaine lettuce and other types of lettuce and leafy greens from other producers are also not affected by this recall.

Multiple lines of evidence have implicated shredded romaine lettuce from one processing facility as a source of infections in a multi-state outbreak to which this recall may be related.

19 cases

To date, 19 confirmed cases of E. coli O145 illnesses have been reported from Michigan, Ohio, and New York. These illnesses include 12 individuals who have been hospitalized, and three with a potentially life threatening complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). HUS is a serious condition in which the body's blood-clotting mechanisms are altered, causing blocked circulation or bleeding in the brain or kidneys.

The evidence includes preliminary results of product traceback investigations that indicate the shredded romaine lettuce consumed by ill persons in three states originated from one processing facility and recovery of E. coli O145 from an unopened package of shredded romaine lettuce from the same processing facility that was obtained from a food service entity associated with the outbreak.

The FDA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state public health officials in Michigan, New York, and Ohio continue to investigate that outbreak and will provide updates as more information is available, the FDA said. It said more information on the recall can be found online.

Symptoms of infection with harmful E. coli may range from none to mild diarrhea to severe complications. The acute symptoms include severe abdominal cramps and diarrhea, which may be bloody. Patients may progress to serious complications, such as kidney damage. FDA and CDC encourage anyone with the symptoms listed to contact his or her health care provider immediately.

Nirve Sports has received reports of cracked handlebar stems, which all occurred during assembly of the bicycle. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. The recall involves the following models, SKUs and Serial Numbers:

The bicycles, made in China, were sold by Nirve Sports showroom, online and authorized dealers nationwide from December 2008 through April 2009 for about $300 to $600.

Consumers should immediately stop riding the bicycles and return them to the place of purchase for free repair.

For additional information, contact Nirve Sports toll-free at (888) 296-4783 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firms website at www.nirve.com

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

This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26 Era and 26 Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp.

The bicycles were sold by authorized dealers nationwide from September 2009 through October 2009 for between $2,000 through $5,500. They were made in Taiwan.

Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair.

For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit the firms web site at www.specialized.com

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

This recall involves long sleeved childrens kimono robes, lounge sets and slumber short sets. The garments were sold in sizes 0 (12months), 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. A yellow label at the inside neck reads Roberta Roller Rabbit.

The sets were sold at Roberta Roller Rabbit retail stores in New York, N.Y.; East Hampton, N.Y. and Santa Monica, Calif. from January 2005 through February 2010 for $50.00. They were made in India.

Consumers should stop using the recalled robes and lounge sets immediately and return them to a Roberta Roller Rabbit retail store for a store credit.

For additional information, contact Roberta Roller Rabbit toll-free at (877) 449-0604 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms website at www.RobertaRollerRabbit.com (pdf).

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

The baking division of Nestle USA has issued a voluntary recall of select Nestle CARNATION Famous Fudge Kits because the outer containers of some of the kits were distributed without a complete allergen precautionary statement.

Consumers who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reactions if they consume products containing peanuts.

The Famous Fudge Kits are seasonal items distributed nationwide in supermarkets and club stores. The products involved include Nestle CARNATION Famous Fudge Kits distributed during the 2009 holiday season with day codes beginning with 9225 through 9259, and a "Best By" date of June/July 2010.

The UPC codes for the affected products are 50000-62251 for the retail version, and 50000-62248 for the club store version. No other Nestle products are impacted by this recall.

The components contained in the kit were completely labeled, including a precautionary statement on one component stating, "made in a facility that also processes peanuts". However, the outer containers of some of the kits were distributed without a complete precautionary statement.

"As the health and safety of our consumers is paramount, we are initiating this voluntary recall," the company said. "We have advised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will cooperate with them fully in this voluntary recall. Providing safe, high quality products to our consumers is our number one priority."

Consumers who are allergic to peanuts and who have purchased the recalled products are advised by not to consume them. Instead, consumers should contact Nestle Consumer Services directly at 1-800-727-6300 for instructions. Fudge Kits should NOT be returned to retailers.

Consumers with questions should contact Nestle Consumer Services at the above phone number.

Strangulations can occur when a child places his neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around her neck.

This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below.

The blinds were sold at Blair and other retail stores in Warren and Grove City, Pa., Blair catalogs and www.blair.com between April 2007 and January 2010 for between $15 and $65.

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit. Consumers can call (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit the Council's Web site at www.windowcovering.org

For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com.

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

The firm has received six reports of incidents of the water bottle spouts breaking or cracking in childrens mouths as they were drinking from the bottles. No injuries have been reported.

The Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts are made of black plastic and have an attachment loop. Klean Kanteen is stamped into the side of the cap.

The spouts were sold at outdoor sports stores, including LLBean, and grocery and specialty stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.llbean.com from April 2009 through April 2010 for $5 for the spout and between $15 and $28 when sold with a stainless steel water bottle. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Klean Kanteen to receive a free mailing envelope to return the water bottle spout and to receive a free replacement.

For additional information, contact Klean Kanteen toll-free at (877) 546-9063 anytime, or visit the firms website at www.kleankanteen.com/safetynotice.

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