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Monday, July 30, 2007

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[July 30, 2007]  The following recalls were issued the week ending July 28 by various federal and state agencies.

FROZEN CARBONATED BEVERAGE DISPENSERS

IMI Cornelius is recalling Frozen Carbonated Drink Dispensers sold nationwide from November 2001 to June 2007. A problem with the dispenser's florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard.

The frozen drink dispensers have two or four dispensing valves and are made of stainless steel with various color combinations. Serial numbers starting with 62xxxxxxxx are included in this recall. The serial number and “Cornelius,” “FCB” and “Pinnacle” are printed on the unit's right side panel.

Customers should contact IMI Cornelius at (800) 238-3600, extension 5, between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for free replacement light assembly or visit   www.cornelius.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

PACIFIERS FAIL TO MEET SAFETY STANDARDS

Various retailers are recalling pacifiers decorated with Swarovski crystals sold nationwide from June 2006 to March 2007. These pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards for pacifiers. The pacifiers' crystals can separate easily, posing an aspiration and ingestion hazard to young children. 

The recall involves pacifiers that were purchased from stores, decorated with Swarovski crystals, then resold to consumers. The crystals were glued on the pacifier's handle and guard. They come in different colors and designs. A complete list of the recalled pacifiers, retailers and contact information can be found at www.recalls.org

SWEATERS SOLD BY COLDWATER CREEK 

Coldwater Creek is recalling Shawl Collar Sweaters sold nationwide from November 2006 to May 2007. The sweaters fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. Should the sweater come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and cause serious burns to consumers. 

This recall involves Coldwater Creek shawl collar sweaters in red only. The textured yarn sweaters were sold in sizes XS through 3X. A tag sewn into the neck of the sweater displays the Coldwater Creek brand logo. 

Consumers should return the sweater to Coldwater Creek for a refund 

Consumers can also contact Coldwater Creek at (800) 262-0040 between 6 a.m. and 3 a.m. ET, or visit www.coldwatercreek.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

PARTS CAN FLY OUT OF ELECTRIC BLOWERS 

The Toro Company is recalling Power Sweep Electric Blowers sold nationwide from January 2000 to December 2002. The blower's impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. This poses a risk of serious injury to the user or a bystander. 

The recall involves Toro Power Sweep electric blower model 51586 that was manufactured between 2000 and 2002. The electric blowers have serial numbers that range between 000055100 and 220255609. There are two decals on the main housing of the blower. One decal reads, “TORO Power Sweep” and the decal on the opposite side of the blower contains the model number and serial number. 

Consumers should contact Toro at (888) 279-3191 between 7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday to receive a replacement blower or visit http://www.toro.com/safety/recall.cgi. More info at www.recalls.

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TV STANDS SOLD AT WAL-MART CAN COLLAPSE 

Sauder Woodworking is recalling TV Stands sold nationwide at Wal-Mart stores from January 2005 to May 2007. The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that the TV set can fall. 

The recalled TV Stand measures 23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a brushed maple finish. Model number 400205 and UPC number 42666 01958 are located on the product's carton and instructions. 

Consumers should contact Sauder at (866) 218-8312 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, to receive detailed instructions on checking the tightness of the fasteners or visit http://www.sauder.com/
recall/recall400205.asp
. More info at www.recalls.org.

POTTERY BARN KIDS CRIB BUMPERS 

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Matelassé Crib Bumpers sold nationwide from February 2003 to June 2007. The decorative stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard. 

This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on the bumper reads “pottery barn kids”. 

Consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at (877) 800-9720 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET for a refund or visit http://www.potterybarnkids.com/
cust/index.cfm
. More info at www.recalls.org.

LOG SPLITTERS' RODS MAY DETACH 

Brave Products Inc. is recalling Log Splitters sold nationwide from January 2002 to April 2007. The log splitter's hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend the splitting wedge. 

Description: The log splitters are made of steel and painted orange and black, or blue and black. They have trailer hitches and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that reads “Brave Products, Inc.” or “Iron & Oak” and “__ ton” (either 15, 22, 26, or 34). A complete list of the recalled splitters can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Brave Products Inc. at (800) 350-8739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement cylinder or visit http://logsplitters-ironoak.com/ (PDF), or http://www.braveproducts.com/ (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org.

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REMOTE CONTROL AIRPLANES CAN RESULT IN HEARING LOS

Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. is recalling Sky Rangers Park Flyer Radio Control Airplanes sold nationwide from September 2005 to December 2006. The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands. 

This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue, white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on the rudder. 

Consumers should contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, to verify that their plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the airplane for a replacement product or visit http://www.estesrockets.com/
recallandsafety.php
. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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