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    Bella Bliss Recalls Children's Cotton Pajamas

    They don''t meet flammability standards

    Bella Bliss is recalling about 2,300 sets of children's cotton pajames. The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children.

    The pajamas are a two-piece, cotton sleepwear set sold in sizes 2 to 12. The pajamas are white, blue, pink or red. "Bella Bliss" is written on the neck tag.

    The pajamas were sold by Bella Bliss catalog and website, and specialty clothing retailers and online stores from January 2008 to June 2011 for about $48 to $58. They were made in Peru.

    Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately and consumers should return it to the retailer where the product was purchased for a refund, exchange or store credit.

    For additional information, contact Bella Bliss toll-free at (866) 846-5295 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.bellabliss.com

    Bella Bliss is recalling about 2,300 sets of children's cotton pajames. The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sle...

    Club Car Recalls Golf Carts

    Potential fuel leak could start a fire

    Club Car LLC is recalling about 600 golf carts. The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.

    Club Car has received three reports of incidents involving fuel tank seams splitting. No injuries or fires have been reported.

    This recall involves following 2011 Precedent golf cars. The model and serial numbers are located above the passenger’s side floor board. “Club Car” is printed on the front of the golf cars.

    Recalled Precedent Golf Cars
    ModelSerial Number Range
    CFCF1139-233925 - CF1147-250173
    PRPR1139-233918 - PR1147-249956
    PYPY1144-244648

    Authorized Club Car dealers sold the carts nationwide from April 2011 through May 2011 for between $8,000 and $9,200. They were made in the United States.

    Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and contact Club Car for a free inspection and replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the golf cars.

    For more information, contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739 ext. 3580 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.clubcar.com

    Club Car LLC is recalling about 600 golf carts. The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.Club Car has received t...

    Nautilus Recalls Schwinn Elliptical Exercise Equipment

    Foot plates can detach

    Nautilus is recalling about 10,000 elliptical exercise machines. The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.

    Nautilus has received nine reports of foot plates detaching or breaking during use. One incident resulted in a consumer striking his knee.

    Elliptical exercise trainer equipment sold under the model name Schwinn 460. The machine is 73 inches tall and 54 inches long. It is made of gray anodized aluminum with two moving and two fixed handlebars all with black rubberized padding. The fixed handlebars have heart rate sensors on both sides. The machine has a touch-screen console, an adjustable fan and an orange-colored, oversized water bottle holder. A medallion with the Schwinn logo is on the bottom right side of the base of the machine.

    The machines wre sold at Nautilus.com, Amazon.com, Dick's Sporting Goods, AAFES, specialty fitness retailers and specialty sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2008 and May 2011 for about $1,000. They were made in China.

    Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.

    For additional information, contact Nautilus toll-free at 800-259-9019 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or on the company's website at www.schwinn.com

    Nautilus is recalling about 10,000 elliptical exercise machines. The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.Nautil...

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      Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled

      They can overheat, blister and melt

      Nygala Corp. is recalling about 10,000 Halloween projection flashlights. The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.

      The firm has received one reported incident involving a flashlight that overheated, blistered and melted.

      The black and orange plastic flashlight is 6 ½ inches long and has pumpkins, bats, witches, haunted houses and cats on the handle. The flashlights come with six different plastic lenses that attach to the flashlight to project various images, including a pumpkin, bat, witch, haunted house and cat. The flashlights use two AA batteries. “Flomo,” “HW189” and UPC 677916518266 are printed on the packaging.

      Discount stores in California, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Utah sold the flashlights from August 2010 through October 2011 for about $1. They were made in China.

      Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.

      For additional information, contact Nygala Corp. at (800) 445-5936 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website www.flomousa.com

      Nygala Corp. is recalling about 10,000 Halloween projection flashlights. The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards ...