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[November 19, 2007]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 17: 

NAPASTYLE PITCHER AND TUMBLERS 

NapaStyle of Napa, California is recalling their Romano Pitchers and Tumblers, because they may contain high levels of leachable lead. 

The Romano Pitchers and Tumblers were distributed through retail stores in California and nationwide through mail order catalog.

These pieces are roughly glazed, with streaks of dark brown clay showing through the variegated green finish. 

Product Specs:

  • Pitcher, 44 oz., 7 1/2" h.

  • Four Tumblers, 145 oz., 4 1/4" h

  • SKU #'s: 4410, 4411, 4710 

Please return all items to: NapaStyle Distribution Center, 360 Industrial Court, Suite A, Benicia, CA 94510. Once the merchandise is received a full refund or credit will be given. Please take care of this return within 30 days. Customers with questions should contact NapaStyle Customer Service at 1-866-776-1600. More info at www.recalls.org

NIKE HELMET CHIN STRAPS 

Nike Inc. is recalling Football Helmet Chin Straps sold nationwide from April 2006 to October 2007. The chin strap's plastic cup can break as a result of contact, exposing the player to facial or head injuries. 

The recalled football helmet chin strap consists of a plastic cup with a foam liner, straps and four metal snaps. The Nike Swoosh trademark is printed on the outside of the chin cup and DRI-FIT™ is printed on the foam liner. "Made in China" and one of the following four style numbers is printed on the inside of the strap: FA0016 046, FA0016 130, FA0021 046, or FA0021 130. 

Consumers should contact Nike at (888) 583-6453 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a product voucher or visit www.nike.com. More info at www.recalls.org

FOLDING CHAIRS CAN COLLAPSE 

Iceberg Enterprises LLC is recalling plastic folding chairs sold nationwide from August 2005 to July 2007. The plastic folding chairs can collapse during use, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Iceberg plastic round leg folding chairs. The metal support of the chair is charcoal and the seat and back support are beige. "Iceberg" is printed on a logo located on the back of the seat. 

Consumers should contact Iceberg Enterprises at (800) 580-1310 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit with instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

WRAPPED CANDLES 

Gate Five Group LLC, d.b.a. Roost, of Sausalito, Calif. is recalling Birch Bark Wrapped Candles sold nationwide from September 2007 to October 2007. The bark wrapping of the candle can ignite when the candle burns down, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the following Roost birch bark wrapped candles. The center of the candle is white and the sides are covered with brown birch bark. "Roost" and the item number can be found on the box. "Roost" can also be found on the warning label on the bottom of the candle.

Item Number

Size (Inches)

CN501

4 ½ x 4 ½

CN502

7 x 6

CN503

7 x 9

CN504 12 x 3

Consumers should return the candles to the place of purchase for a full refund or call Roost at (415) 339-9500 ext. 212 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for product pickup and a full refund or visit www.roostco.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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CHILDREN'S BATH ROBES 

Bon-Ton Department Stores Inc. is recalling Girls and Boys Bath Robes sold nationwide from September 2007 to October 2007. The recalled bath robes fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard, posing a risk of burn injuries. 

This recall involves "Miss Attitude" girls bath robes with GPU #5500-K660504 (Solid purple with frog and rainbow appliqué) and GPU # 5500-K660474 (Pink Leopard print) and "URIT" boys bath robes with GPU # 5500-K660495 (Blue solid with sport appliqué) and GPU# 5500-K660496 (Green camouflage print). "URIT," "Miss Attitude," and the GPU# can be found in the tags sewn in the center back neck of the garment. 

Consumers should return the robes to the store where purchased. 

Consumers can also contact Bon-Ton at (866) 798-2875 anytime, or visit www.bonton.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

HALLOWEEN BASKETS

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is recalling Halloween-Themed Baskets sold at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 to November 2007. Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contain excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban.

This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 ½ inches deep.

Consumers should return the baskets to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.

Consumers can also contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit www.hobbylobby.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S STORAGE RACKS

Jetmax International Ltd., of Irving, Texas is recalling about 36,000 boy's and girl's storage racks with canvas totes sold nationwide from August 2004 to June 2007. The storage rack can tip over, posing an entrapment and suffocation hazard to young children.

The storage rack is wooden with three levels and nine removable canvas totes. There are wooden handles on each side of the rack. The boy's storage rack has natural color wood with red, yellow, green, and navy canvas totes. The girl's storage rack has white colored wood with pink, yellow, lime, and purple canvas totes.

Consumers should contact Jetmax International at (800) 689-2168 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT to receive a free repair kit that adds stability to the base or visit www.jlwoodenmfg.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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