Recall information         

[April 02, 2007]  The following recalls were issued March 25-29 by various federal and state agencies.

INFANTS CAN FALL FROM BACK PACK CARRIERS

Baby Trend Inc. is recalling Baby Trend Back Pack Carriers sold nationwide from March 2002 to November 2006. The stitching on the strap of the carrier can loosen or detach, causing the carrier to shift, posing a fall hazard to young children.

The product is a green/silver infant back pack carrier made of heavy-duty nylon with a lightweight steel frame. Only carriers with style number 2512 and 2592LX are included in the recall. "Baby Trend" is printed on the back of the seat of the carrier

Consumers should contact Baby Trend at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for return instructions and a free replacement carrier. Consumers can also visit here. More info at www.recalls.org.

ROBES SOLD BY QVC CAN CATCH FIRE

QVC Inc. of West Chester, Pa., is recalling "Quacker Factory" Chenille Robes sold nationwide from August 2006 to December 2006. The robes fail to meet federal flammability requirements. Should the robe come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and possibly cause serious burns.

The robes are 100 percent cotton chenille robes sold under the names "Quacker Factory Holiday Cheer Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4623; "Quacker Factory Novelty Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A4629; and "Quacker Factory Whimsical Chenille Robe," with QVC item number A2202. Each robe has a product care label which has "Quacker Factory" and "100% cotton" on the front and the QVC item number on the back.

Consumers can contact QVC at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday or visit here. More info at www.recalls.org.

RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES CAN OVERHEAT

Estes-Cox Corp. of Penrose, Colo., is recalling Radio Control Model Airplanes (Models 4153 and 4161) with Lithium Polymer Batteries sold nationwide from December 2006 to February 2007. The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard.

This recall involves Sky Squadron Model 4153 (sold at RadioShack) and Sky Rangers Model 4161 (sold at Wal-Mart) radio-controlled airplanes with rechargeable lithium batteries. Model 4153 is a blue Corsair single-engine airplane with a Number 15 decal and a black and blue transmitter/charger. Model 4161 is a red twin-engine plane with an all-black transmitter/charger. The model numbers are on the box and instructions.

Consumers should contact Estes-Cox at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product, or visit www.estesrockets.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

INFLATOR PUMPS CAN EXPLODE

Stearns Inc., of St. Cloud, Minn., (Note: The original importer Sevylor Inc., was recently acquired by Stearns Inc.) is recalling West Marine Inflator Pumps sold nationwide from August 2003 to January 2007. The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard.

West Marine is printed on a white sticker on the top of the pump housing. A second label contains a "caution" statement along with Ho Lee Co., Ltd. and UL listing information. The manufacturer's model number HB-183BG and the date code 1203 are also on the label.

Consumers are asked to return their inflator pump to nearest West Marine or BoatU.S. store for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact West Marine or BoatU.S. at [phone] anytime or visit here. More info at www.recalls.org.

FRAMES FOR BICYCLES SOLD AT TARGET CAN CRACK

Dynacraft BSC Inc., of American Canyon, Calif., is recalling Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 Bicycles sold nationwide at Target stores from September 2004 to February 2007. The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision.

This recall involves Triax PK7 (model 8509-24) and Vertical PK7 (model 8596-71T) 20-inch aluminum cushion framed bicycles. The model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a label affixed to the bicycle frame.

Consumers should return the bicycles to the nearest Target store to receive a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Dynacraft at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.dynacraftbike.com, or contact Target at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit here. More info at www.recalls.org.

STUFFED BALLS CONTAIN LEAD

Regent Products Corp., River Grove, Ill., is recalling Stuffed Fun Balls sold nationwide from June 2006 to March 2007. The stuffed balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

The Fun Ball is an orange stuffed ball toy that measures 4 inches in diameter and designed to look like a basketball. The ball is printed with colored numbers, letters and "Reg. #PA-10623(HK)."

Consumers should return the ball to the store where purchased for a refund.

Consumers can contact Regent Products at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.regentproducts.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

MOTORS IN VENTILATORS CAN OVERHEAT

Venmar Ventilation Inc. of Quebec, Canada, is recalling Heat Recovery Ventilators sold nationwide from January 1991 to December 2001. The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

A list of the recalled units can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact Venmar at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive instructions on how to participate in the recall, or visit here. More info at www.recalls.org.

NATIONWIDE RECALL OF OLIVES

Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l, in Bari, Italy, is recalling Cerignola Olives, Nocellara Olives and Castelvetrano Olives from distribution because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause a life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does not look or smell spoiled.

The recalled olives were distributed to wholesalers, who then distributed them nationally to restaurants and retail stores.

This recall covers all sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola Olives, Nocerella Olives and Castelvetrano Olives containing codes beginning with the letter "G" followed by three or four digits under the following brands: Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia. Consumers who have purchased these types of olives are urged to visit their retailer to determine if the olives are from Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l. If they are the recalled products, you will be issued a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 011-039-080-7839073 (phone), or [e-mail] (e-mail).

[Text copied from file received from Recalls.org]