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[November 05, 2007] The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 3:

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Connecticut Electric & Switch Mfg. is recalling Counterfeit "Square D" Circuit Breakers sold nationwide from February 2005 to August 2006. The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" are counterfeit and could fail to trip when they are required to, posing a fire hazard.

The counterfeit circuit breakers are black and are marked as Square D products. Connecticut Electric has identified the following breakers as possibly being counterfeit: QO115, QO120, QO140, QO2125, QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250, QO260, QO1515, QO2020, QO3100, QO320, QO330, QO340, QO360, QOB120, QOB130, QOB220, QOB230, QOB250, QOB330, and QOB360.

Consumers should contact Connecticut Electric at (866) 264-3702 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to determine if the breaker they have is counterfeit or visit www.connecticut-electric.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

OKI DATA PRINTERS

Oki Data Americas is recalling C9600 Series Digital Color Printers sold nationwide from August 2005 to September 2007. The recalled digital color printers have an internal electrical problem that could result in electrical shock to consumers.

"Oki Printing Solutions" and model "C9600" are printed on the front of the unit. The following serial numbers are included in the recall. The serial number is located on the back left side of the printer.

Serial Numbers:

  • AA56002655A0 through AA56002804A0

  • AA58001468A0 through AA58001617A0

  • AA58002702A0 through AA58002801A0

Consumers should contact Oki Data Americas at (877) 654-6364 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET for a free inspection and repair or visit

www.okidata.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

PATIO SETS SOLD BY TARGET

Target is recalling home patio sets sold nationwide from November 2006 to July 2007. The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard.

This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella, and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.

Consumers should return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

BOMBARDIER SNOWMOBILES

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. is recalling Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 Snowmobiles sold nationwide from August 2007 to October 2007. The snowmobiles' fuel tanks can crack allowing liquid fuel and fuel vapor to leak, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. In addition, a problem with the throttle cable can lead to loss of speed control, posing a crash hazard.

Ski-Doo Model Year 2008 MXZ Adrenaline 800R, MXZ X 800R, MXZ TNT 500SS, MXZ Trail 500SS, Summit Everest 154 800R snowmobiles are included in this recall. The model name is located on the side panels. They were sold in black/yellow, yellow, or black/slate.

Consumers should contact a local Ski-Doo dealer to schedule a free repair.

Consumers can contact BRP at (888) 638-5397 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ski-doo.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

SIMPLY FUN BOARD GAMES

SimplyFun LLC is recalling Ribbit Board Games sold nationwide from March 2007 to October 2007. Surface paint on the five frog-shaped wooden pieces contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves SimplyFun Ribbit board games. The games are sold with five frog-shaped wooden pieces that act as pawns for movement. The wooden pieces are blue, red, green, yellow and lavender in color.

Consumers should contact SimplyFun at (877) 557-7767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a refund or a set of five replacement frogs or visit recall.simplyfun.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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TOYS SOLD AT TOYS "R" US

Toys "R" Us Inc. is recalling Elite Operations Toys sold nationwide from July 2007 to October 2007. Surface coatings on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recall involves four military-style Elite Operations toys, including Super Rigs (#1004), Command Patrol Center (#1020), Barracuda Helicopter (#1023), and 3 Pack 8-inch Figures (#1024). The product number is located on the toy's packaging.

Consumers should return the toys to any Toys "R" Us store for a full refund or store credit.

Consumers can also contact Toys "R" Us at (800) 869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit www2.toysrus.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

HALLOWEEN TEETH CONTAIN LEAD

Amscan Inc. is recalling Halloween "Ugly Teeth sold nationwide from January 2006 to October 2007. The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. "Ugly Teeth," "Amscan," "Party Favors," "Value Pack Party Favors," UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.

Consumers return the teeth to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Amscan Inc. at (800) 335-7585 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.amscan.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

TOY FIGURES SOLD AT FAMILY DOLLAR STORES CONTAIN LEAD

Henry Gordy International Inc. is recalling "Galaxy Warriors" Toy Figures sold nationwide at Family Dollar Stores from January 2006 to October 2007. Surface paints on the recalled toys contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The posable spaceman figures are about 4½-inches tall and come with two accessories. They were sold in various colors including yellow, grey, silver, blue, green, gold, black, and red.

Consumers should contact Henry Gordy International at (888) 790-2700 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for information to return the toy for a full refund plus postage. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRL'S GIFT SETS SOLD BY LIMITED TOO

Tween Brands Inc. is recalling Decorative Packaging Pearl-like Bead Attachments sold with Girl's Gift Sets sold nationwide by Limited Too from April 2007 to September 2007. Surface coating on a plastic bead decorative packaging attachment contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

The recalled item is a pearl-like pink bead attachment on the outside packaging of the gift sets and a zipper pull/wrist band on a cosmetic lip gloss set. The gift sets were sold under the "Sparkle by Too" line, as follows: 3-Pack Lip Gloss Wristlet (Style No. 2014), 4-Pack Body Spray (Style No. 2017), and 3-Piece Bath Set (Style No. 2018).

Consumers should return the gift sets to any Limited Too store for a $5 Limited Too coupon. In addition to the $5 coupon, consumers who choose to return the gift sets along with the packaging attachment will receive a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.limitedtoo.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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