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[January 26, 2009]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Jan. 24:

BOYS' PAJAMAS 

Mad Dog Concepts is recalling Tony Hawk Boy's Pajama Sets sold at Kohl's Department stores nationwide from September 2008 to October 2008. This sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard, and poses a risk of burn injury. 

The recall involves the following skateboard-themed boy's pajama sets: "Boards Estate" (item # TH005LSB), "Heathen Skull" (item #TH006BSB), "Backspray" (item #TH007GSB) and "Stix Jester" (item #TH008RSB). The name of the product and item number are sewn in the neck and pant. The items were sold in sizes 4 to 14. 

Consumers should contact Mad Dog Concepts at (888) 623-3640 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on obtaining a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

OIL-FIRED FURNACES 

Rheem is recalling Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration Oil-Fired Furnaces sold nationwide from January 2006 to December 2008. If the furnace is not properly wired, the oil burner can continue to operate when the blower shuts off, posing a fire hazard.

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This recall involves oil-fired furnaces sold under the Rheem, Ruud and United Refrigeration brands. Only the models beginning with the model numbers listed in the chart below and with date codes ending in 0106 through 5206, 0107 through 5207, or 0108 through 4808 are included in this recall. The model number and date code (designated by the four digits following an "M" in the middle of the serial number) are printed on the unit's rating plate, which is on the left wall of the furnace's interior just above the burner. The rating plate can be found by opening the unit's burner access door, which has slotted openings.

Model #

Brand & Description

ROBF

Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Upflow Oil Furnace

ROPF

Rheem Classic/Ruud Achiever High Efficiency Downflow/Horizontal Oil Furnace

TZOUP

United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Upflow Oil Furnace

TZODH

United Refrigeration "Thermal Zone" Downflow/ Horizontal Oil Furnace

Consumers should immediately contact the contractor who installed the oil furnace to arrange for a free inspection and repair, if necessary. 

Consumers can also contact Rheem at (800) 577-3960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.oilfurnacerecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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STATIONARY BICYCLES 

Saris Cycling Group is recalling Stationary Bicycle Trainers sold  nationwide from October 2008 to November 2008. A handle pin on the bicycle trainer can loosen during use, causing the machine to become disengaged, and pose a fall hazard. 

The recalled trainers are a stationary frame that allows bicycles to be converted into stationary bicycles. The recalled models include: CycleOps Pro Series Trainer models 9014 (SuperMagneto Pro), 9331 (JetFluid Pro), 9460 (PowerBeam Pro), 9321 (JetFluid Pro Winter Training Kit), and 9322 (SuperMagneto Pro Winter Training Kit) without the secondary locking pin. The model number and style names are printed on the left side of the main frame of the trainer. 

Consumers should contact Saris Cycling Group at (800) 783-7257 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a replacement trainer or visit www.cycleops.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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