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October 24, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Halloween Pumpkin Decoration Kits Sold at Target Stores Recalled by Paper Magic Group Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The pumpkin decoration kits contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children.

October 23, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

October 19, 2006Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Hazard: The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.

October 19, 2006Furniture
Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard
Hazard: The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

October 18, 2006Sports & Recreation
Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.

October 18, 2006Children's Products
Baby Cookie Monster Toys Sold with DVD at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking Hazard
Hazard: The small felt fabric cookie attached to the plush toy's hand can be removed easily and ingested by young children, posing a choking hazard.

October 17, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards
Hazard: The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users.

October 17, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Decathlon USA Announces Recall of Quechua Tents and Canopies Due to Flammability Hazard
Hazard: The tents may fail to meet the industry's flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.

October 17, 2006Other
Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard
Hazard: The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.

October 12, 2006Children's Products
Scandinavian Child Recalls Cariboo™ Baby Changing Tables Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: If the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard to the baby.

October 10, 2006Appliances
Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard
Hazard: A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

October 5, 2006Outdoor & Garden
Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit.

October 5, 2006Other
MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
Hazard: If the snow thrower's tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures.

October 3, 2006Sports & Recreation
FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users
Hazard: The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. Falling weight plates can hit consumers using the machines.

October 2, 2006Sports & Recreation
Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service
Hazard: Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. If this occurs during a dive, air supply could be interrupted, posing a drowning hazard.

September 28, 2006Electronics & Batteries
Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

September 28, 2006Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Cervelo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Hazard: The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.

September 27, 2006Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard
Hazard: These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. This can cause a loss of steering control and cause a crash, resulting in injury or death.

September 27, 2006Children's Products
Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards
Hazard: Items in the baths sets contain small parts that pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally, some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carrying case poses a danger of suffocation.

September 22, 2006Children's Products
Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers
Hazard: The oversized plastic toy nails sold with the tool bench toys can become lodged in children's throats, posing a suffocation hazard.

September 20, 2006Furniture
Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. This poses a burn hazard to consumers who could touch the hot plastic.

September 20, 2006Clothing & Accessories
Gildan Activewear Recalls Youth Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings for Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

September 20, 2006Clothing & Accessories
The Cayre Group Recalls Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Sold at Kohl's for Strangulation Hazard
Hazard: These sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

September 20, 2006Toys
LEGO Recalls Toy Trucks Due to Puncture Hazard to Young Children
Hazard: The plastic wheels on the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture hazard to young children.

September 19, 2006Bikes & Recreational Vehicles
Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard
Hazard: The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. This could cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle, and result in injury or death.

September 19, 2006Kitchen & Dining
Drinking Glasses Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
Hazard: The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

September 19, 2006Other
Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard
Hazard: The plastic caps on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.

September 19, 2006Children's Products
Children's Bathrobes Sold at Ross Stores Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Hazard: These bathrobes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, and pose a burn hazard.

September 18, 2006Other
Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair
Hazard: An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire.

September 14, 2006Clothing & Accessories
True Religion Recalls Children's Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Neiman Marcus
Hazard: A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children.