Recall information

[August 25, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 23: 

BATTERIES FOR RADIO-CONTROLLED HELICOPTERS 

Hobbico Inc. is recalling Batteries Used In Radio-Controlled Helicopter Kits sold nationwide from November 2007 to March 2008. The rechargeable battery can overheat and catch fire while charging, igniting nearby combustible materials. This poses a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the Electrifly lithium-polymer batteries (part #GPMP0401) sold individually or with the Heli-Max Axe CP-L radio-controlled helicopter kits. The kit includes a 23-inch long plastic helicopter, a battery, a radio transmitter, a balance charger, a car adapter, an AC wall adapter, decals that read "HMX", "AXE" and "Heli-Max" and training gear. "Electrifly" and "GPMP0401" are printed on the battery. 

Consumers should contact Hobbico at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning their battery for a free replacement battery or visit

www.helimaxrc.com or www.helimax-rc.com to register for the recall. More info at www.recalls.org. 

FLAME WEEDERS 

Gardener's Supply Co. is recalling Flame Weeders sold in Burlington and Williston Vt. From March 2008 to July 2008. The two-piece brass control valve can separate between the flame weeder and the propane tank and allow propane to leak from the tank. This poses fire and burn hazards. 

The recalled flame weeders are used to burn weeds. The weeders have a long silver colored metal tube with a blue plastic handle which is attached by a two-piece brass valve to a 1 lb. propane tank. 

Consumers should return the flame weeders to the store where purchased or call Gardener's Supply Co. at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a full refund or visit www.gardeners.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

AMSTERDAM BICYCLES 

Electra Bicycle Company is recalling Amsterdam Bicycles sold nationwide from January 2007 to June 2008. The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury to riders. 

This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. "Electra" and "Amsterdam" are printed on the bicycle's frame and/or chainguard. 

Consumers should contact Electra Bicycle at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to determine if his/her bike is included in this recall or visit www.electrabike.com (pdf). More info at www.recalls.org. [To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF file, click here.]

HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATORS 

Venmar CES Inc. is recalling Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators sold nationwide from January 1991 to July 2007. The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

Light Commercial Heat Recovery Ventilators are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a building or home in order to provide fresh air. A complete list of the brand names and model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Venmar CES at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday to schedule a technician to install a free repair or visit www.venmarces.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

ELECTRICAL WIRE SPLICES 

Gardner Bender is recalling Electrical Wire Splices (also known as Butt Splice Connectors) sold nationwide from June 2005 to April 2008. The splice can fail to hold the wires adequately together, posing a shock and fire hazard. 

The recalled butt splices are used to connect electrical wires to one another. The splices are yellow insulated vinyl and measure about one inch long and ¼ inch wide. They were intended for use with 12-10 AWG wire. 12-10 is stamped on the side of the splices. Model numbers 10-126, or 21-126, and Gardner Bender are printed on the product's packaging. They were sold in packages of 8 or 50. 

Consumers should contact Gardner Bender at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for free replacement splices or visit www.gardnerbender.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

STEAM CLEANERS 

Thane International Inc. is recalling H20 Portable Hand Held Steam Cleaners sold nationwide from December 2007 to May 2008. Steam can escape from the handle and trigger of the steam cleaner, posing a burn hazard. 

The recalled portable hand held steam cleaners are white and dark gray. "H20" and "M" are printed on the steam cleaners. Model number YQ3888 and the "produce code" are printed on a label on the underside of the units. This recall only includes steam cleaners with "produce codes" from 071025 through 080324. 

Consumers should contact Thane at [phone] anytime to receive a $30 coupon for the purchase of another Thane product or to receive a free replacement steam cleaner or visit www.thane.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BICYCLE FORKS 

Cervélo SA is recalling Wolf SL Carbon Fiber Bicycle Forks sold nationwide from November 2005 to July 2007. The forks steerer can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. 

The recalled forks have a clear coating over black painted carbon fiber, with the words "Wolf Superlite" and related logo just below the crown on each fork leg, and the letters "SL" on each leg above the fork blade dropouts. There is a True Temper CRT™ logo on the inside of both fork legs. The recalled forks could have been included on the following bicycle models: R3, R3 SL, Soloist Carbon, Soloist Carbon SL, and certain P3 Carbon framesets and complete bicycles. 

Consumers should contact their authorized Cervélo dealer to have a free replacement fork installed. 

Consumers can also contact Cervélo at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.cervelo.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]