BARBIE ACCESSORY TOYS CONTAIN LEAD

Mattel Inc. is recalling various Barbie® accessory toys sold nationwide from October 2006 to August 2007. Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.

The recall involves various Barbie accessory toys that were manufactured between September 30, 2006 and August 20, 2007. The model names, product numbers and affected date code numbers are listed in the chart below. The product and date code numbers are printed on the largest component of the toy sets.

Product; Product Number; Date Code Number

Barbie® Dream Puppy House™ (lead paint on dog); J9485; 286-6JX through 365-6JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX

Barbie® Dream Kitty Condo™ Playset (lead paint on cat); J9486; 286-6JX through 365-6JX or 001-7JX through 232-7JX

Barbie® Table and Chairs Kitchen Playset (lead paint on dog, chip platter, dinner plates); K8606; All

Barbie® Bathtub and Toilet Playset (lead point on cat); K8607; All

Barbie® Futon and Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on cat); K8608; All

Barbie® Desk and Chair Bedroom Playset (lead paint on dog); K8609; All

Barbie® Couch & Table Living Room Playset (lead paint on purse); K8613; All

Consumers should contact Mattel at (888) 496-8330 anytime for instructions on how to receive a free replacement toy of equal value or visit http://www.mattel.com/safety. More info at www.recalls.org.

FISHER-PRICE TRAX LOCOMOTIVE TOYS CONTAIN LEAD

Fisher-Price Inc. is recalling Geo Trax Locomotive Toys sold nationwide from September 2006 to August 2007. Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead.

The recall involves the Geo Trax Freightway Transport and Geo Trax Special Track Pack locomotive toys. These toys are red with yellow paint on the ladder and horn details. The recalled models were manufactured between July 31, 2006 and August 20, 2007 and have a date code between 212-6CK through 325-6CK or 001-7CK through 232-7CK marked on the bottom of the product. The packaging on the Freightway Transport model is marked H5705 and the packaging on the Special Track Pack model is marked K3013.

Consumers should return the product in order to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumers can also contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime or visit http://www.service.mattel.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

FISHER-PRICE BAND TOYS CONTAIN LEAD

Fisher-Price Inc. is recalling Big Big World 6-in-1 Bongo Band toys sold nationwide from July 2007 to August 2007. Surface paints on the toys contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys.

The recalled toys have two bongos, including one with a yellow and green plastic drum base with a blue drum surface. The other bongo is yellow and green plastic drum base with an orange drum surface with "It's a Big, Big World" printed on it. The toys have product number K9343 inside the orange drum. A date code between 139-7SH and 232-7SH is printed on the drum's orange ring surface.

Consumers should contact Fisher-Price at (888) 496-8330 anytime for instructions on returning the product in order to receive a free replacement toy or visit http://www.mattel.com/safety. More info at www.recalls.org.

BUNK BEDS CAN COLLAPSE

d-Scan Inc. is recalling Jubee Bunk Beds sold nationwide from December 2004 to April 2006. The recalled bunk beds do not comply with federal safety standards and have wooden side slat supports that can separate from the bed frame causing the upper bunk to collapse.

The twin bunk beds are designed for children and were sold in a kit to be assembled by consumers. Only model number 82008 is included in this recall. The bunk beds are made of maple wood with a four-step ladder attached to the side and three pullout drawers under the bottom bunk. 

Consumers should contact d-Scan Inc. at (800) 932-2006 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit that can easily be installed at home or visit http://www.tvilum-scanbirk.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CRIBS POSE ENTRAPMENT HAZARD

NettoCollection is recalling "Moderne" and "Loft" Cribs sold nationwide from October 2003 to June 2005. The crib slats can separate from the side rails, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard.

The crib side rails are made of wood and sold with a brown finish. Only cribs with model numbers NC-137 and NC-140 and date codes 9/03 and 02/04 are included in the recall. The model numbers, date codes and "Made in Poland" are printed on a label on the crib end panels.

Consumers should contact NettoCollection at (866) 996-3886 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive two replacement side rails or visit http://nettocollection.com/railrecall.asp. More info at www.recalls.org.

CANDLES SOLD AT ACE HARDWARE STORES POSE FIRE HAZARD

Hayes Company Inc. is recalling "Avant Yarde" decorative glaze outdoor candles sold at Ace Hardware stores from February 2006 to June 2007. The candle's wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard.

The recall involves three styles of outdoor citronella candles with a glazed lower portion that is brown, blue, or green. The item number 18134 can be located on the top left part of the label on the bottom of the candle.

Consumers should return the candles to any Ace Hardware store for a full refund.

Consumers can contact Hayes at (800) 838-5053 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.hayesco.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS CAN FAIL TO COMMUNICATE

Honeywell International is recalling Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN Security System Control Panels sold nationwide from January 2007 to March 2007. The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. If this occurs, the panel could fail to communicate with a central monitoring station and not sound an audible notification in the event of a fire or home intrusion.

The recall involves Apex-Brand Destiny 6100 and 6100AN home security system control panels with XICOR-brand memory chips. Only units with a date code between K015 and K057 are subject to the recall. The date code appears on the product packaging. The date code includes a letter to designate the year (K=2007) followed by three numbers that indicate the day.

Honeywell International is contacting customers directly and is providing a replacement control panel.

Consumers can also contact Honeywell International at (800) 573-0154 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.security.honeywell.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES HAVE UNSAFE RIDING CONDITIONS

Ohalee Inc. is recalling Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs sold nationwide from June 2006 to December 2006. These youth ATVs lack front brakes and a tire pressure gauge, the date of manufacture is not printed on side of the tires, and the front suspension is solid and does not allow for travel. Additionally, the flag pole bracket is not the correct size, and the handlebars do not have padding covering sharp edges. There is no storage location for the owner's manual, and the manual itself does not contain complete information on the safe operation and maintenance of the ATV. These defects could result in an unsafe riding condition, posing a risk of injury to young drivers.

This recall involves the Ohalee FA-A70 Youth ATVs, which has the name "Ohalee" on the right and left side of each ATV. The 70cc size ATVs were available in the following colors: red, blue, and black.

Consumers should contact Ohalee at (866) 867-5976 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a full refund or visit http://www.ohalee.com. More info at www.recalls.org.