Recalls in December 2010

Owners may contact Cadillac a 1-866-982-2339, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

Splendid is recalling about 900 girls' hooded zip jackets and vest sets. The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.

This recall involves girl's hooded zip jackets with style # SJ6J7831 and long sleeve t-shirt with hooded vest sets with style # SJYK7935. The zip jackets were sold in camouflage, jasmine, parfait and royal. The vest sets were sold in black, caviar, denim, electric pink, macadamia, peacock, quartz and sapphire. The style number can be found on the care label located at the inside left side seam. "Splendid” can be found on the neck label.

Major department stores and children's boutiques sold the items nationwide from August 2010 through November 2010 for between $80 and $90. The jackets and vests were made in the United States.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoods of the zip jackets and vest sets to eliminate the hazard or contact Splendid for instructions on how to return the items for a full refund.

For additional information, contact Splendid toll-free at (855) 640-2803 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.splendid.com/

Sterno is recalling about 37,500 portable butane stoves. The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Sterno has received one report of a stove failing to completely shut off. No injuries have been reported.

The recalled portable butane stoves have model numbers STO6001 and 50006. The single burner stoves are black and measure about 14 inches wide x 12 inches long x 4 inches high. They use an eight-ounce butane canister as the fuel source. "Sterno” is printed on the front of the stove. The model number and UPC 0-27371-50006-9 or UPC 0-76642-06001-6 is printed on the stove's packaging.

Sporting goods stores and other retail stores sold the stoves nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from September 2009 through September 2010, and to restaurants and restaurant supply stores from August 2006 through September 2010 for between $20 and $30. The stoves were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled portable butane stoves and contact Sterno for instructions to return the units to Sterno for a free replacement stove. Do not return the stoves to the place of purchase.

For additional information, contact Sterno toll-free at(877) 478-3766  between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.sterno.com

Chrysler is recalling about 367,000 vans from the 2008 model year to fix a problem with a water leak.

The company said a water leak in the heating and air conditioning unit could cause inadvertent airbag deployment, possibly injuring passengers and causing a crash.

Dealers will replace the faulty drain grommet when the recall begins during February 2011.

Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403 about Recall No. K25.

Volkswagen is recalling more than 228,000 vehicles from the 2007 through 2009 model years to correct a problem with the windshield wiper/washer linkages potentially rubbing against a fuel supply line.

The company said that in the affected vehicles, the windshield wiper/washer linkages could chafe against the fuel supply line, possibly causing a fuel leak, which could cause a fire.

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and make changes as needed after the recall begins in January 2011.

Owners may contact VW at 1-800-822-8987 about Recall No. 2014/U1.

CDX Group is recalling about 1,600 desk and table lamps. Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk to consumers.

This recall involves eight different desk and table lamps including item numbers 207, 303, 9774, 1108, 1109, 049-1, 054-8 and 2001-271B. The item numbers are printed on the lamps' packaging.

The lamps were sold by CDX Group's showroom, New Chens Discount, Concordia Trading Inc. and Grace Mini Market in Brooklyn, N.Y. and Dollar King in Lexington, Ky. from April 2010 through July 2010 for between $5 and $10. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and contact CDX Group to return the lamps to the place where purchased for a full refund.

For additional information, contact CDX Group toll-free at (877) 253-4599 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.picture2009.com

Extech is recalling about 5,100 digital clamp meters and multimeters. When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard.

Extech received one report of a meter displaying an incorrect voltage reading. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. "Extech” and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. Serial numbers that begin with "A" are not included in the recall.

Industrial and electrical distributors and wholesalers nationwide and at online tool and test equipment retailers sold the instruments, which were made in China, from January 2008 to November 2010 for between $150 and $300.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled digital clamp meters and multimeters and contact Extech for a free replacement meter.

For additional information, contact Extech toll-free at (855) 239-8324       between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at http://www.extech.com/recall

Ryobi is recalling about 21,500 RTS20 portable table-saws. The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard.

The company received one report of a consumer being hit by a piece of metal during the cutting operation. There was no report of a physical injury or property damage.

This recall involves the RTS20 Ryobi ten-inch, portable table-saw. The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw.

Home Depot retail outlets sold the saws nationwide and Canada from July 2010 through October 2010 for about $200. The saws were made in China.

Consumers should contact Ryobi immediately to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement of their RTS20 Ryobi table-saw.

For additional information, contact Ryobi at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.ryobitools.com

Tofutti Brands Inc. has announced a precautionary recall of 25 pallets of its 4-Pack YOURS TRULY frozen dessert cones (UPC 0-20188-01500-9) due to possible trace level milk contamination reported for one lot of product shipped which was produced in August of 2010.

YOURS TRULY CONES are labeled as Milk Free and persons who have an allergy or severe sensitivity or intolerance to Milk products run the risk of serious or life-threatening injury if they consume products with milk ingredients.

The 25 pallets from the suspect lot are being recalled. The bulk of these 25 pallets were sold along the east coast and the Midwest. None of the suspected lot was sold to any west coast distributors or stores.

The product in the above 25 pallets is identified by the labeled Manufacturing facility code 18-497 which will appear printed on one of the two end flaps of the box of the YOURS TRULY CONES along with a production code of either 2330 or 2350, which will follow right after the plant code.

Consumers who may have purchased YOURS TRULY CONES bearing these codes are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. This recall does not involve any of the Company's other frozen dessert products. Consumers with questions may contact the Company at 908-272-2400      , Monday-Friday, from 9:00AM-5:00PM EST, or email us atinfo@tofutti.com.

The company said the rear brake calipers may not have been properly machined.  This could cause brake fluid to leak, reducing brake performance and possibly causing a crash.

Dealers will inspect the rear calipers and replace them if necessary.  Ownwers may call Kia at 1-800-424-9153.

Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and, if necessary, replace the harness.

Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

The defect could cause brake fluid to leak, eventually reducing brake power and possibly causing a crash.

Dealers will inspect the calipers and replace them if necessary. 

Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-243-7766.

QVC is recalling about 7,500 Technique enamel-coated cast iron skillets. Small pieces of the enamel coating can pop off when the skillet is heated, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

The firm has received five reports of enamel popping off of the skillet, resulting in two reports of consumers receiving minor burns.

This recall involves Technique brand enamel-coated 8-inch cast iron skillets with two pour spouts and a ribbed underside. The interior portion of the skillet is cream while the exterior was sold in three colors: sage, blue and red. The brand "Technique" is printed on the bottom of the pans.

The skillers were sold through QVC's televised shopping programs, at qvc.com, and QVC retail and employee stores from August 2009 through September 2010 for between $28 and $35. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled skillets. Known purchasers were mailed instructions for obtaining a full refund. Consumers who purchased the skillets at a QVC store should return the skillets to any QVC store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact QVC at(800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's website at www.qvc.com

American Eagle Outfitters is recalling about 1,200 Toddler Girl Pants and Shorts. The metal clasp at the waistband can detach from the garment, posing a choking hazard to young children.

This recall involves toddler girl pants, jeans and shorts sold in various styles. The style number is printed on a sewn-in label located under the care/content label on the inside of the waistband. The garments were sold in sizes 12-18 months through 5 years. Style numbers included in this recall are listed below:

77kids by American Eagle stores sold the garments nationwide and they were also sold at www.77kids.com between July 2010 and August 2010 for between $24 and $34. The clothing was made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled garments away from children. Consumers who purchased the garments online will receive a postage-paid envelope with instructions on how return the garment for a full refund. All other consumers should return the garments to the nearest 77kids by American Eagle store for a full refund.

For additional information, contact American Eagle Outfitters toll-free at (888) 307-3672 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.77kids.com

This recall involves metallic pillar candles sold in two sizes: 2.8 by 4 inches and 2.8 by 6 inches. "Metallic Pillar Candle" and UPC code 86718 56082 or 86718 56092 is printed on the bottom of the candles' plastic wrapping.

Bed Bath and Beyond stores nationwide from October 2010 through November 2010 for between $8 and $10. They were made in the United States.

Consumers should stop using the recalled candles and return them to any Bed Bath and Beyond store or contact General Wax and Candle for a full refund.

For additional information, contact General Wax and Candle at (800) 543-0642 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.generalwaxbbbrefund.com

Meyer Corp. is recalling about 59,000 Rachael Ray brand two-quart teakettles. Water heated in the teakettles can spill and spray while being poured, posing a burn hazard.

The firm received eight complaints regarding the spilling of hot water from the teakettle's spout. Four of the complaints included reports of burn injuries.

The recalled product is a Rachael Ray brand two quart teakettle. The teakettle has a stainless steel lid with a black handle and comes in four body colors: orange, blue, green and yellow. The teakettle's spout is opened by pushing forward a small black sliding piece on the teakettle's handle.

The teakettles were sold at a variety of department, housewares and gourmet kitchen stores and at discount and online retailers. The teakettles were sold from December 2008 through October 2010 for between $18 and $40. They were made in Thailand.

Consumers should immediately stop using this product. Known consumers were mailed instructions for obtaining a replacement. Consumers should contact the firm to arrange for a replacement teakettle.

For additional information or to obtain a replacement teakettle, please contact Meyer U.S. at (877) 782-8242 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.meyer.com/rrteakettlerecall

Target Stores is recalling about 1,500 Circo  Children's Camping Combo Packs. The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard.

The recall involves one model of the Circo Space Combo pack, which includes a children's tent, sleeping bag, backpack and a headlamp. The tent is green and dark blue with planets, stars and figures printed on it. The packing box has the UPC number: 490911500926, DPCI: 091-15-0092.

The camping packs were sold by Target stores nationwide and online at www.target.com from September 2010 through October 2010 for approximately $25. They were made in Bangladesh.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tents and return them to any Target store for a full refund or store credit.

For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.target.com

The installed latches can break and children could gain access to contents of a cabinet, posing the risk of exposure to hazardous items.

The First Years has received seven reports of latches breaking. No injuries have been reported.

This recall involves The First Years American Red Cross cabinet swing locks with item number Y7181. The latches are mounted on cabinets or drawers to help prevent young children from gaining access and were sold two per blister card. An America Red Cross logo and "cabinet swing lock" is printed on the package. "American Red Cross" is molded onto the front of the lock. A date code is printed on the bottom of the back of the package and on the back side of each latch just above the connection point.

The locks were sold by Toys R Us, Babies R Us and other retail stores nationwide and on the Internet from September 2008 through September 2010 for about $4 per pair. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately remove the latches from cabinets, record the date code on the back of each latch and contact The First Years to obtain a $5 coupon toward the purchase of another Learning Curve product. When removing the latches, consumers should take special care to store hazardous items out of reach of children.

For additional information, contact The First Years toll-free at (866) 725-4407 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.recalls.thefirstyears.com