Recall information

[August 31, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 29: 

MAYTAG REFRIGERATORS 

Maytag Corp. is expanding its recall of Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand refrigerators sold nationwide from September 2000 to May 2004. An electrical failure in the relay, the component that turns on the refrigerator's compressor, can cause overheating and pose a serious fire hazard. 

The recall includes certain Maytag®, Magic Chef®, Performa by Maytag® and Crosley® brand side-by-side and top freezer refrigerators. The affected refrigerators were manufactured in black, bisque, white and stainless steel. They have model and serial numbers printed on a label located on the top middle or left upper side of the refrigerator liner. A complete list of the model and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Maytag at [phone] anytime to determine if their refrigerator is included in the recall or https://repair.maytag.com/repair/default.jsp. More info at www.recalls.org. 

PELLA CASEMENT WINDOWS 

Pella Corp. is recalling Architect Series® and 850 Series® Casement Windows sold nationwide from September 2007 to April 2009. The hinge can break, causing the window sash to fall out, posing a risk of injury to persons beneath the window. 

This recall involves the Architect Series® and 850 Series® casement windows. The windows were sold in a variety of sizes and typically contain a heavier window glaze such as the HurricaneShield® Impact-Resistant glass. 

Consumers should contact Pella at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to schedule a free repair or visit www.pella.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

ENTERTAINMENT STANDS 

Ameriwood Industries is recalling Your Zone Loft Collection Entertainment Stands sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from May 2009 to July 2009.  Warning labels sold with the entertainment stands indicate incorrect size and weight limits for televisions used with the stands. A television that is too heavy or wide for the entertainment stand can make the unit unstable, posing a tip-over hazard. 

This recall involves Your Zone Loft Collection entertainment stands. The stands are intended to be used as gaming centers. The recall includes Autumn Beech YZ084-104-13-19 stands with model number 1156020WY. Model information is printed on the instruction manual. 

If the television exceeds 50 pounds or does not sit entirely on top of the stand, consumers should immediately remove it from the stand. Consumers should contact Ameriwood at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a replacement warning label or visit www.ameriwood.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HEATING VENT PIPES 

Goodman Manufacturing Company, of Houston, TX, is recalling Plexvent and Ultravent HTPV pipe systems attached to certain Goodman mid-efficiency furnaces manufactured from October 1988 to July 1994 (models GUP, GDP, GUPS, GDPS, GUPI, GDPI, GUPX, GDPX, GMP and GMPV for the following brands manufactured by Goodman: Janitrol, GMC, Hamilton Electric, Franklin, Liberty and Sears/Kenmore). The HTPV pipe used for these vents could be susceptible to corrosion, cracking and joint separation, which could result in the release of carbon monoxide (CO) into living areas, posing a danger to consumers. Goodman did not manufacture the HTPV pipe. 

Visit www.recalls.org to see the remedies available to consumers. 

Consumers who register after October 1, 2009 and who choose to repair their systems will be responsible for up-front payment of parts, labor and permits, and will be responsible for arranging to have the work performed.  

Owners of Goodman furnaces that are vented with HTPV pipe should call Goodman at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. 

BLINDS SOLD AT TARGET 

Lewis Hyman Inc. is recalling ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds and Woolrich Roman Shades sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from January 1999 to December 2003. Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. 

This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about ¼ inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture.

The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively. 

Consumers should contact Lewis Hyman at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT daily for a free repair kit or visit www.lewishymaninc.com/recall. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BLINDS SOLD AT IKEA 

IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling MELINA Roman Blinds sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 to June 2008. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard. 

This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in Taiwan". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester. 

Consumers should return the blinds to any IKEA store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at [phone] anytime, or visit www.ikea.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SHADES SOLD AT POTTERY BARN KIDS 

Pottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. are recalling Roman Shades sold exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids nationwide from January 2003 to May 2007. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. 

This recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn Kids roman shades with exposed inner cords on the back. Two sewn-in labels are located at the bottom edge of the shade. The smaller label identifies the manufacturer as "pottery barn kids" while the second larger orange, black and white label warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." 

Consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at [phone] anytime to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value or visit www.potterybarnkids.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SHADES SOLD AT TARGET 

Victoria Classics is recalling Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from September 2008 to June 2009. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. 

This recall includes two styles of shades – Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades – all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown. 

Consumers should contact Victoria Classics at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily to receive a free repair kit or visit

www.victoriaclassics.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

ROLLER SHADES 

Lutron Electronics Co. is recalling Roller Shades sold nationwide from January 2000 to April 2009. Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. 

This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. 

Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics at [phone] anytime to receive a free repair kit or visit www.lutron.com/cordedshades. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BLINDS 

Vertical Land Inc. is recalling Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades sold at Vertical Land stores in Panama City and Pensacola FL from January 1992 to December 2006.  The items pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number. 

Consumers should contact Vertical Land at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free retrofit kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

STROLLERS 

Baby Jogger LLC is recalling Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers sold nationwide from November 2007 to July 2009. The stroller's restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out. 

This recall involves Baby Jogger City Mini single and double strollers. "City Mini" is printed on the stroller. Item numbers and date codes included in this recall are listed at www.recalls.org.  

Consumers should contact Baby Jogger at 877-506-2213 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET to receive a free replacement restraint buckle and installation instructions or visit www.babyjogger.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

ELECTRIC RANGES 

Frigidaire is recalling Certain Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite Smoothtop Electric Ranges sold nationwide from June 2001 to August 2009. Depending on the model, the surface heating elements can: 1) turn on spontaneously without being switched on; 2) fail to turn off after being switched off; or, 3) heat to different temperatures than selected. This poses a fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves Frigidaire, Frigidaire Gallery, Frigidaire Professional and Kenmore Elite smoothtop electric ranges with rotary knobs and digital displays. The model and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Frigidaire at [phone] between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Monday through Saturday to schedule a free repair or visit www.smoothtoprangerecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

QUIKSILVER HOODIES 

Quiksilver Inc. is recalling Roxy Girl "Very Nice" Cotton Hoodies sold nationwide from April 2009 to August 2009. The cotton hoodie has a waist drawstring that could pose an entrapment hazard to children.  

The cotton hoodie, which zips in front and has a drawstring at the waist, came in gray with blue lining and cherry with lavender lining. They were sold in girls' sizes SML-XL. ROXY is printed on the front of the gray hoodie and on the neck label on both colors. The style number, B487857, is printed on the inside care label near the waist. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the hoodies to eliminate the hazard or return it to the place of purchase or to Quiksilver for a full refund. 

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

SOFA BEDS SOLD BY IKEA 

IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 to July 2009. The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. 

IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. 

Consumers should contact IKEA at [phone] anytime or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions. Consumers can also visit www.ikea.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

ACTION FIGURES 

Liquidation Outlet, Inc. is recalling Force Soldier Playsets, Pirate Expeditions with Parrot, and Pirate Expeditions with Treasure sold at Dollar Stores in Washington and Oregon from September 2007 to July 2009. The action figure toys have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead. 

The Force Soldier playsets comes in a plastic bag with SKU number 70134 printed on the header card. The Pirate Expeditions come in blister packs in two styles with the SKU number 70136 printed on the header cards. 

Consumers should return the toys to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange for another toy. 

Consumers can also contact Liquidation Outlet, Inc. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]