Recall information

[April 28, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies April 18-26: 

CHARM KEY CHAINS

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling "Hip Charm" Key Chains sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 to April 2008. The charms on the key chain can contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested and can cause adverse health effects.

The recalled key chain has several charms including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. The charms hang from a silver-colored chain. The words "Hip charm" and UPC (#31568 11017) are printed on the product's packaging.

Consumers should return the chains to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Wal-Mart at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmartstores.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

BABY CARRIERS 

Beco Baby Carrier Inc. is recalling "Beco Butterfly" Infant Carriers sold nationwide from January to February 2008. The buckles on the carrier shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension, causing the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. 

The recalled infant carriers were sold under brand name "Beco Baby Carrier Butterfly." The carriers have a black label with a green "b" logo on the left side and a butterfly on the right side. The label is sewn on the outside of the carrier. The following carrier styles are included in the recall: Mia, Pony Express, Carnival, Addison, Ethan, Sophia, Cameron, Ava and Joshua. 

Consumers should contact Beco Baby Carrier at [phone]/9-GET-BECO between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive instructions for returning the carriers for repair or visit www.becobabycarrier.com.  More info at www.recalls.org. 

BICYCLE RESISTANCE TRAINERS 

Nashbar Direct Inc. is recalling 2008 Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers sold nationwide from January 2008 to February 2008. The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. 

The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. The recall includes Travel Trac Gravity Inertial Trainers (catalog # NB-TTMIF) with a looping black base with two red support arms. Travel Trac is printed in white on the right support arm and Millennium is printed in white on the left arm. Inertial is printed on the top of the right arm in black with a white border. The item number is also printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. 

Consumers should contact Nashbar at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair or refund or visit www.nashbar.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TRAVEL TRAC TRAINERS 

Performance Inc. is recalling 2007 and 2008 Performance Travel Trac Trainers sold nationwide from October 2006 to March 2008. The springs in the resistance trainers can unhook and become a projectile, posing a puncture hazard to users or bystanders. 

The recalled trainers are folding stands that lift and apply resistance to the rear wheel of a standard bike, converting the bike into a stationary trainer. There are three Travel Trac (TT) models included in the recall. The TT Inertial and TT I-Force Wireless use the same stand, with a looping black base and two red bike support arms. Along the right arm is Travel Trac printed in white. "Millennium" is printed along the left arm of the stand on a vertical white decal. TT Inertial and I-Force Wireless have black horizontal decals. The TT Millennium I-Force has a collapsible black stand with Travel Trac and I-Force vertical white decals and Inertial in small red letters. The item numbers are printed on the bottom of the last page of the owner's manual. 

Consumers should return the trainers to the local Performance store for a refund, repair or credit. 

Consumers can also contact Performance at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.performancebike.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GAS REGULATORS 

Fisher Controls International is recalling Fisher Model R622H 1st stage LP gas regulators sold nationwide from June 2006 to January 2008. Gas can leak from regulator when the diaphragm pulls inward into the casing, posing a fire or explosion hazard. 

The recalled gas regulators were manufactured from June 2006 through January 2008 and installed on LP-gas supply systems in homes and small commercial buildings (see photo below). The recall involves model R622H LP-gas regulators with type numbers in the table below:

R622H- BGJ	R622H- DGJ	R622H- HGJ	R622H- GJ
R622H- BGK	R622H- DGK	R622H- HGK	R622H- JGK

 Consumers contact the company that provides their LP-gas services to determine if they should receive a replacement regulator. 

Consumers can also contact Fisher Controls International at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.fisherregulators.com.  More info at www.recalls.org. 

ELECTRIC SIMMER POTS 

Waxcessories® Inc. is recalling Electric Simmer Pots sold nationwide from April 2002 to April  2008. The simmer pots have wire connections that can become loose, posing a risk of fire and electric shock. 

The electric simmer pots were sold in a variety of styles and were designed to melt scented wax in a ceramic cup. The cup sits on a ceramic base that contains a 40-watt bulb, socket and electric cord. The recall includes all designs of the electric simmer pots and all item numbers. The words "ELECTRIC SIMMER POT" and the design name are printed on the bar code label, which is located on the bottom of the base 

Consumers should contact Waxcessories at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on receiving a free replacement product or visit www.simmerpotrecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

INFANT SANTA OUTFITS

Avon Products Inc. is recalling Infant Santa Outfits sold in  Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from August 2006 to November 2007. The pom poms on the 2006 and 2007 outfit and the snaps on the 2007 outfit can detach, posing a choking hazard.

This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 Santa Outfits with RN# 120273. The 2006 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom and a red one-piece suit with white collar and cuffs, and stitched black belt and boots. The 2007 Santa Outfit includes a red hat decorated with a white pom pom, a red and white-striped bodysuit with a Santa Claus face on the chest, red overall pants with suspenders, and a red bib with Santa Claus face on top. Two snaps fasten the bodysuit at the shoulder and three snaps fasten the suit between the legs. The outfits were sold in sizes 3-18 months. "RN# 120273" is printed on the care label.

Consumers should contact Avon at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a refund or visit www.avon.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

TABLES SOLD BY AVON 

Avon Products Inc. is recalling Basketball and Flower Tables sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands from June 2007 to August 2007. Surface paint on the tables contains excessive levels of lead.

The Basketball Table is about 16 inches tall with white legs and a 19-inch diameter top. The Flower Table is about 30 inches tall with a green petal stand and a 15-inch diameter purple and yellow top.

Consumers should contact Avon at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a full refund or visit www.avon.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

LAWN MOWERS

Kyodo America Industries is recalling LawnBott Lawn Mowers sold nationwide from January 2006 to December 2007. The cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground and the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to go beyond the shield and be struck by the blade. Both instances pose a serious laceration hazard.

This recall involves LawnBott lawn mowers with model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200. The mowers have a docking station for recharging and a shiny plastic cover sold in red, green or blue. "Evolution" or "deluxe" is printed on the side of the mower.

Consumers should contact Kyodo America at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to register their lawn mowers for repairs or visit www.lawnbott.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

[Text copied from Recalls.org]