Recall information

[May 05, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 3:

DINNERWARE

Lifetime Brands Recalls Certain Items from its Pfaltzgraff® Villa della Luna® pattern and Nautica J Class® pattern (Red Only) Stoneware Dinnerware Product Lines.

Certain Pfaltzgraff® Villa della Luna® pattern and Nautica J Class® pattern stoneware dinnerware products may exceed the levels for lead and/or cadmium.  

Specifically, the following products are subject to this recall:

Nautica J Class® Red Dinner Plates and Salad Plates

Villa della Luna® Dinner Plates and Soup/Cereal Bowls

These dinnerware products may have been sold as part of a set or individually online and through retail stores nationwide.

For additional information regarding the recall, please contact us by dialing the following toll free numbers:

[phone] – For Pfaltzgraff® Dinnerware
[phone] – For Nautica® Dinnerware

More info at www.recalls.org.

TABLE SAWS 

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws sold nationwide from April 2007 to January 2008. The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The model number and date code are located on the nameplate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an "X" stamped on the nameplate by the date code are not included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact DEWALT at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw or visit www.dewalt.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BEACH CHAIRS 

Rio Brands Recalls is recalling Beach® High-Boy Folding Beach Chairs sold nationwide from January 2008 to March 2008. The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves the Rio Beach® High-Boy folding beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. "Rio Beach® High-Boy," the UPC number and the model number can be found on the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg.

UPC #	MODEL #
SC640-702	0-80958-26396-2
SC640-812	0-80958-26465-5
SC640-818	0-80958-26466-2
SC640-8182	0-80958-27165-3
SC641-084-BB	0-80958-27015-1

Consumers should return the chairs to the location where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Rio Brands at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.riobrands.com (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org.  [To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF file, click here.]

NINTENDO LAPEL PINS 

Nintendo of America Inc. is recalling Character-themed lapel pins sold in Redmond, Washington and New York, NY from April 2004 to November 2007. The metal lapel pin contains high levels of lead. 

The recalled lapel pins have images depicting 12 video game characters. The characters Diddy Kong, Donkey Kong, Kirby, Mario, Mario Kart, Pikachu, Princess Peach, Samus, Starfox, Waluigi and Wario were sold individually. Mario, Princess Peach and Samus were also sold as a set. 

Consumers should contact Nintendo at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement lapel pin or visit www.nintendo.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HAMMOCKS 

Think Big Products LLC, dba LivingXL is recalling Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks sold nationwide from May 2007 to October 2007.  The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. 

The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock.. The model number is located on the hammock's packaging and/or instruction sheet. 

Consumers should contact LivingXL at [phone] extension 7777 anytime for instructions on returning the hammock to receive a full refund or visit  www.livingxl.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

QVC HEATERS 

QVC is recalling SoleusAir Space Heaters sold nationwide from December 2007 to March 2008. The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled heater is a 1,500 watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit. 

Consumers who have not received an information packet from QVC should contact QVC at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day or visit www.qvc.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S STORAGE BINS SOLD AT LOWE'S STORES 

L G Sourcing Inc. is recalling Children's Storage Bins sold at Lowe's stores nationwide from March 2007 to February 2008. Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead. 

The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin. 

Consumers should return the storage bins to any Lowe's store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact L G Sourcing at [phone] anytime, or visit www.lowes.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]