Fire extinguishers can fail to discharge Ansul is recalling
K-Guard, Sentry and Flag Fire model fire extinguishers sold
nationwide from May 2003 to September 2005. If the fire extinguisher
is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately two to three
feet, the pickup tube could crack at the threads between the pickup
tube adapter and the stainless-steel tube. If a pickup tube is
cracked, the extinguisher can fail to discharge properly when
activated.
The recall involves K-Guard wet chemical, Flag Fire Kitchen One
wet chemical, Flag Fire water and Sentry water fire extinguishers
manufactured and shipped between May 2003 and Sept. 9, 2005. A
complete list of the recalled fire extinguishers is available at
www.recalls.org.
Pickup tube replacements will be performed during routine annual
maintenance. This work should be done only by an authorized Ansul
distributor
Consumers can contact Ansul Incorporated's and Pyro-Chem's
Quality Assurance Department at 800-906-3575 (for U.S. and Canadian
calls) or 715-732-3575 (outside the U.S. and Canada) between 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday, or visit
www.ansul.com or
www.pyrochem.com. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
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Scrapbook accessories contain lead
Provo Craft is recalling decorative snaps and metal clips sold
nationwide from August 2005 to October 2006. The recalled clips and
snaps contain high levels of lead.
The recall involves the Rob and Bob Studio Clip-Ease metal clips
with model numbers 28-1084, 28-1085 and 28-1086 and the Rob and Bob
Studio Snap-Ease snaps with model number 28-1080.
Consumers should contact Provo Craft at 800-955-9490 between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain time Monday through Friday for instructions
on how to obtain a full refund, or visit
www.recall.provocraft.com. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Puzzle tables sold at Target pose choking hazard
Target is recalling Play Wonder puzzle tables sold nationwide
from December 2005 to October 2006. The handles on the puzzle pieces
can come off, posing a choking hazard. Also, the tips of the nails
on the inside shelf of the puzzle table could be exposed, posing a
laceration or puncture hazard.
This recall involves a Play Wonder brand puzzle table that
contains three nine-piece wooden puzzles inside the table. The Play
Wonder logo is located in the front lower right corner of the
packaging. Item number 204/12/0162 is located in the front upper
right corner of the packaging.
Consumers should return the table to the nearest Target store for
a full refund.
Consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6
p.m. Central time Monday through Friday, or visit
www.target.com. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
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![](http://archives.lincolndailynews.com/2006/Nov/20/images/ads/current/generic%20tourism.gif) Various toys sold at Target contain lead paint
Target is recalling Kool Toyz children's products sold nationwide
from July to September. Some of these toys contain lead paint. Also,
some of the toys have sharp points, posing laceration or puncture
wound hazards.
The recall involves Kool Toyz brand toys, including sets
containing die-cast cars, playground sets, dollhouse sets,
dinosaurs, trucks, boats and planes. The packaging is primary blue
and has the Kool Toyz logo on the upper left corner of the
packaging. A complete list of the recalled toys is available at
www.recalls.org.
Consumers should return the toys to the nearest Target store for
a full refund.
Consumers can contact Target at 800-440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6
p.m. Central time Monday through Friday, or visit
www.target.com. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Circuit breakers pose fire hazard
Scott Electric Co. is recalling counterfeit Square D circuit
breakers sold nationwide from May 2005 to May 2006. The recalled
circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and might not
trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard.
The counterfeit circuit breakers include Square D QO-series
models 115, 120, 130, 160, 215, 230, 260, 1515 and 1520.
Consumers should contact Scott Electric Co. Inc. at 877-222-0473
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday to
arrange for a free inspection. Consumers can also visit
www.scottelectricusa.com. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
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Lamps sold at Office Depot pose shock hazard
Environmental Lighting Concepts is recalling Taylor desk lamps
sold nationwide at Office Depot stores from May to October. The
fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become
improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the lamp. This poses
a shock hazard.
This recall involves the Taylor model burnished nickel metal desk
lamp. An "O" logo is engraved on the tube cup under the rotary power
switch and the name "OTT-LITE" is engraved on the front of the base.
Model number 13Z63BN9 or 13T63BN9 is printed on a black label on the
underside of the base.
Consumers should contact Environmental Lighting Concepts Inc. at
866-421-5180 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday though
Friday for instructions on receiving a full refund. Consumers can
also visit www.ott-lite.com.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
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