Recall information

[December 28, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Dec. 26: 

POLARIS ATVS 

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling 2009-2010 Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) sold nationwide from February 2009 to November 2009. The front suspension ball joint stem can separate from the steering knuckle and cause the rider to lose steering control, posing a risk of injury or death. 

This recall involves model year 2009 and 2010 Polaris Sportsman ATVs with certain VIN numbers. A list of the recalled ATVs can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to determine if your model and VIN number are included in this recall and to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Polaris at [phone] between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

DIVING EQUIPMENT 

Dive Rite is recalling Dive Rite Wings sold nationwide from June 2006 to October 2008.The over pressure valve springs in the diving equipment could rust and fail allowing the buoyancy compensator devices to leak, posing a drowning hazard. 

The Dive Rite Wings affected in this recall include the following models: Travel, Venture, Rec, Trek, Classic, Nomad and Super Wings. Only the Dive Rite wings that have a serial number range from 42000 through 72000 are affected by this recall. The serial numbers can be found on a white tag attached along a seam of the wing. 

Consumers should return the equipment to an authorized distributor or dealer for a free replacement of the overpressure valve spring. 

Consumers can also contact Dive Rite at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.diverite.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

RELIEF VALVES 

Watts Regulator Co. is recalling One-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valves sold nationwide from October 2006 to July 2009. The relief valve can fail to reduce pressure and avert failure or rupture of the water heater tank and associated valves, posing rupture and burn hazard. 

This recall involves the one-inch 140X-9 Temperature and Pressure Relief valves, which are typically used in large water heaters for commercial buildings or possibly for large homes. The valves bear item codes 0259844 (75 psi/210°F); 0259924 (100 psi/210°F); 0259708 (150 psi/210°F); 0259925 (125 psi/210°F); and 0259930 (150 psi/210°F). The affected date codes are 0641R through 0930R. The date code is printed after the model number "M15" on a green metal tag fastened to the pressure relief valve. 

Consumers should immediately contact Watts Regulator at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.watts.com to schedule a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

TACTICAL KNIVES 

5.11 Tactical® is recalling Promotional Knife given away as a promotional item beginning September 2009 to December 2009. The knife can fail to lock into its open position, posing a cutting hazard. 

The recalled folding knives, Style No. 51041019, have a black handle with a pocket clip and are approximately five inches in length when closed and seven and three-quarters inches in length when the blade is open. 

Consumers should either return the knives to their local 5.11 Tactical retailer or contact 5.11 Tactical at [phone] or visit www.511tactical.com to arrange for the return and exchange of the knives. More info at www.recalls.org. 

IKEA HIGHCHAIRS 

IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling LEOPARD Highchairs sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide from October 2009 to November 2009. The snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame can break and allow the seat and child to drop through the frame, posing a fall hazard. Detached snap locks can pose a choking hazard. 

This recall involves all colors of the LEOPARD highchairs sold as a seat and a frame individually. The seat and tray has an adhesive label affixed to the underside with the words LEOPARD and "Made in Italy," an eight-digit article number and a five-digit supplier number (19589). 

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

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

PATIO FIREPLACES 

W.S. Badcock Corp. is recalling Vintage Verandah Patio Fireplaces sold at Badcock Home Furniture stores from September 2008 to November 2009. A paint used to finish the exterior shell may catch fire, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled fireplace is made of black metal with wire mesh sides, a black metal cap and chimney, and a metal grate with two (2) accessory tools.

Consumers should return the fireplaces to their local Badcock store or place of purchase. 

Consumers can also contact W.S. Badcock Corporation's Corporate call center at 1-800-223-2625 from 8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday (EST) or visit www.badcock.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

UTILITY KNIVES 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling Tool Bench Utility Knife sold nationwide from April 2009 to October 2009. The utility knife's blade can slide past the blade support during use, posing a laceration hazard. 

The utility knife is black or gray and measures about 6 inches long and about 1¼ inches wide. "Tool Bench Utility Knife" is printed on the front of the product's packaging. "975942," date code "93" and "UPC 639277759429" are printed on the back of the packaging. 

Consumers should return the knife to the store where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Dollar Tree Stores at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollartree.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

SCUBA REGULATORS 

Cressi-sub USA is recalling Cressi Ellipse Black MC5 Regulators sold nationwide from March 2009 to August 2009. Partial obstruction of the High Pressure (HP) port can produce an inaccurate reading on the pressure gauge, resulting in a slow descent of the needle in the pressure gauge. The inaccurate reading on the gauge poses a drowning hazard. 

This recall involves regulators used to control the flow of air while scuba diving, making it possible for divers to breathe under water. The recalled regulators have model name Ellipse Black MC5. "Cressi MC5" and "Cressi Black" are printed on the regulator. 

Consumers should return the regulators to a Cressi authorized dive shop for a free repair. 

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

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