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Bath sets sold at Wal-Mart pose choking hazard Almar Sales
Co. is recalling Suave kids' bath sets sold nationwide at Wal-Mart
stores from March 2006 to June 2006. Items in the baths sets contain
small parts that pose a choking hazard. Also, the plastic carrying
case poses a danger of suffocation.
This recall involves Suave brand bath sets that contain a
three-in-one shampoo, bath sponge, and various other toy animal and
character bath products. Style numbers involved in this recall are
SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and 9508. The style numbers are
located on the back or bottom right corner of the package, above the
bar code.
Consumers should either dispose of the bath sets or return them
to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumers can call Almar Sales at 800-251-2522 between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday. More information is
available at
www.recalls.org.
Kawasaki Mule utility vehicles can lose control
Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling Kawasaki Mule utility
vehicles sold nationwide from August 2006 to September 2006. 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.
The recall involves Kawasaki Mule 3000, model KAF620-G; Mule 3010
4x4, model KAF620-E/H; Mule 3010 Trans4x4, model KAF620-J/K; and
Mule 3010 Diesel Trans4x4, model KAF950-C.
Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule
an appointment for an inspection of the steering knuckles and a free
replacement.
Consumers can also call Kawasaki toll-free at 866-802-9381
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Pacific time Monday through Friday
or visit
http://www.kawasaki.com/content.asp=?
url=/kawasaki_aux/misc/recalls.asp.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
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 Notebook computer batteries can overheat
Lenovo and IBM are recalling rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
used in ThinkPad notebook computers sold nationwide from February
2005 to September 2006.These lithium-ion batteries can cause
overheating, posing a fire hazard.
The recalled lithium-ion batteries were sold with or sold
separately to be used with the following ThinkPad notebook
computers: T series -- T43, T43p, T60; R series -- R51e, R52, R60,
R60e; and X sSeries -- X60, X60s. The recalled batteries have the
following part or model numbers, which can be found on the battery
label:
Part or model number:
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ASM P/N |
FRU P/N |
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92P1072 |
92P1073 |
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92P1088 |
92P1089 |
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92P1142 |
92P1141 |
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92P1170 |
92P1169 or
93P5028 |
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92P1174 |
92P1173 or
93P5030 |
Consumers should contact Lenovo at 800-426-7378 anytime to
receive a replacement battery free of charge or visit
www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Bicycle frames can separate
Cervelo Cycles Inc. is recalling 2005 R2.5 model carbon fiber
bicycles and bicycle frames sold nationwide from December 2004 to
May 2005. The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the
rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
This recall only involves the 2005 model year R2.5 model bicycles
and bicycle frames with serial numbers higher than R251700. The
model numbers and serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame
tubes.
Consumers should contact Cervelo at 866-296-3137 between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday to receive a free
replacement frame. Consumers can also visit
www.cervelo.com/R25recall.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
[News release from Recalls.org]
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