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[November 17, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 15: 

LIGHTED SHOWCASES 

Seventh Avenue is recalling 5 Tier Lighted Showcases sold nationwide by Seventh Avenue from December 2007 to August 2008. The lighted showcase's plug adaptor can overheat and melt the adaptor's plastic housing, posing a fire hazard. 

The 5 tier lighted showcase has a curved metal tubular frame with vertical rods, a circular metal top and bottom with a painted gold tone and black finish. A 12-watt light is attached under the top shelf. The unit also has three round glass shelves. The showcase measures about 59 inches high and 10 ½ inches wide. 

Consumers should contact Seventh Avenue at (800) 991-4442 between 8 a.m. and 12 a.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the adaptor to Seventh Avenue for a free replacement showcase or visit sa-stg.fry.com. More info at www.recalls.org

HONDA OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES 

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles sold nationwide from September 2006 to October 2008. The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death. 

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This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motorcross competition motorcycles. 

Consumers should contact any Honda dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Honda at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.powersports.honda.com. More info at www.recalls.org

DIVE STICKS 

Modell's Sporting Goods is recalling CORAL Swim 'N Score Pool Stix sold at Modell's Sporting Goods stores nationwide from August 1999 to October 2008.

Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. 

The recalled Pool Stix are weighted plastic tubes, which stand upright when tossed into water. The sticks are about 8" long and were sold in packs of 6 in various colors. The UPC (#4969382814) is printed on the product's packaging. 

Consumers should return the product to any Modell's Sporting Goods for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Modell's at (800) 275-6633 anytime, or visit www.modells.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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TOY TRAINS 

JA-RU Inc. is recalling My Little Train Classics Toy Trains sold nationwide from March 2007 to October 2008. The recalled toy contains small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

My Little Train Classics wooden toy trains are available in two styles. One, with a yellow cab, blue body and six red wheels and the other with a blue cab, red boiler, wooden base and four black wheels. The item #5293 is the same for both styles and is located in the lower left hand corner on the front of the package. 

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

Consumers can also contact JA-RU at (800) 231-3470 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org

TOY RADIOS 

Cobra Electronics is recalling Children's Two-Way Radios sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide from August 2008 to September 2008. The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard. 

The recall involves two-way radios with the 300 mah "CEL" batteries. The walkie talkie style radios are made of pink plastic and come in purple packaging. Product number PR191-2VP is located on the front of the packaging and on the label inside the battery compartment. The batteries are standard AAA Nickle Metal Hydride battery cells with a black wrapper with the battery name 300 mah (CEL) with the date code (TF or RF) on the battery itself. 

Consumers should contact Cobra Electronics at (888) 252-9889 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free replacement and a 20% off coupon for a future purchase at www.cobra.com or visit www.cobra.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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