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[January 21, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Jan. 19:

TOY WRESTLER FIGURES 

A.A. of America Inc. is recalling Toy Wrestler Figures sold nationwide from January 2007 to December 2007. The surface paint contains high levels of lead. 

The recalled toy is a package of four action figures. Each figure is about 5 3/4 inches high. The UPC number 604111230003 is printed on the product's packaging. 

Consumers should return the figures to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact A.A. of America at (888) 822-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.aatoys.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

PLAY MATS

Discount School Supply is recalling Tic Tac Turtle Toss Mats sold nationwide from June 2007 to September 2007. The paint on the Tic Tac Turtle Toss mats contains excess levels of lead. 

This recall involves 50-inch vinyl/polyester play mats. The double sided mats have a number design on one side and a turtle design on the other. The mat has the Discount School Supply name and logo printed in the corner on both sides of the mat. 

Consumers should contact Discount School Supply at (800) 993-3603 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a credit or refund or visit www.discountschoolsupply.com or email at tossrecall@discountschoolsupply.com. More info at www.recalls.org

PHOTO FRAMES SOLD AT BABIES R US 

The Gift Wrap Co. is recalling Hanging Photo Frames sold at Babies R Us stores nationwide from August 2007 to November 2007. Surface paint on the photo frames contains excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves 4-inch by 6-inch hanging picture frames. The wooden frames are white with decorations in different colors, and with a coordinating ribbon attached to the top. 

Consumers should contact The Gift Wrap Company at (800) 443-4429 for a full refund or visit www.giftwrapcompany.com. More info at www.recalls.org[To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF file, click here.]

INVERSION THERAPY TABLES 

Stamina Products Inc. is recalling Inversion Therapy Tables sold nationwide from October 2005 to October 2007. A weld in the center of the inversion table can fail when the table is in an inverted position, posing a fall hazard to consumers. 

Description: This recall involves the following inversion therapy tables:

Name

Model

Serial Number

Inversion Therapy Table

55-1531

05NOV000001 through 05NOV000414 and
05DEC000415 through 05DEC000828

Pro Inversion System

55-1536, 55-1536A, and 55-1536B

05SEP000001 through 05SEP000528,
06NOV000001 through 06NOV000528, and
07SEP000001 through 07SEP000528

Consumers should contact Stamina Products at (888) 782-6462 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, to have the table picked up and to receive a free replacement inversion table or a refund or visit www.staminaproducts.com. More info at www.recalls.org. [To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF file, click here.]

JOHN DEERE TRACTORS

Deere & Company is recalling Deere Compact Utility Tractors sold nationwide from September 2005 to December 2007. The forward drive pedal can get stuck, posing a risk of loss of control and injury to the operator and bystanders.

The recalled tractor is model number 3203, which is painted on the side of the tractor. The recall includes the following serial numbers:

LV3203H000001 through LV3203H000010
LV3203H190001 through LV3203H193434
LV3203H393093
LV3203H394001 through LV3203H396669

The serial number plate is located on the tractor's frame above the right front wheel.

Consumers should contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Deere & Company at (800) 537-8233 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or visit www.deere.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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WICK & PETAL CANDLES 

The Wick & Petal Co. is recalling jar candles sold in Indiana from October 2007 to December 2007. The candles can burn with a high flame, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves all Wick & Petal jar candles. The candles have a cylindrical shape and a chrome lid. The lid has a white label with a picture of the fragrance, the fragrance name, and “Wick & Petal Co." printed on it. 

Consumers should return the candles to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Wick & Petal at (317) 441-8008 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.wickandpetal.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

POTTERY BARN CANDLES 

Pottery Barn is recalling Round and Egg-Shaped Decorative Candles sold nationwide from September 2007 to December 2007. The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves egg-shaped and large and small round candles sold in three sizes. The candles were sold in green, red and white with gold glitter and leaf designs. The recall includes all styles of this candle, including style numbers 9444811, 9444928, 9444936, 9444944, 9444944, 9445214, 9445222, 9445222, and 9445313. The style number for the candles can be found on the price ticket under the candle. 

Consumers should return the candles to any Pottery Barn store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Pottery Barn at (888) 922-9245 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET Monday through Sunday, or visit www.potterybarn.com. More info at www.recalls.org

PLAY STOVES SOLD AT SEARS AND K-MART STORES 

Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corp. are recalling “My First Kenmore" Play Stoves sold nationwide from September 2007 to November 2007. A metal bracket connecting the door to the stove can cause a tip-over when the door is opened. 

The self-assembled, wooden play stove is painted pink with six white knobs and a timer. The dimensions of the stove when assembled are 11 1/2" W x 13 3/4" D x 32 7/8" H. 

Consumers should immediately remove and discard the bracket that connects the door to the stove to eliminate the hazard. 

Consumers can also contact Sears/Kmart at (800) 659-7026 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit either www.sears.com or www.kmartcorp.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CRANIUM CADOO GAMES 

Cranium Inc. is recalling Cranium Cadoo Board Games sold nationwide from October 2007 to January 2008. The surface paint on the die contains excessive levels of lead. 

Only the die found in Cranium Cadoo board games with lot numbers 2007195 through 2007244 are included in the recall. The Cranium Cadoo game is packaged in a square cardboard box with an orange background. The seven digit lot number is printed under the plastic tray on the bottom half of the box. 

Consumers should contact Cranium Inc. at (877) 272- 6486 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement die or visit www.cranium.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text from Recalls.org]

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