Recall information

[July 13, 2009]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 11: 

PACIFIERS 

Gromex Inc. is recalling Jaloma Pacifiers sold in New Jersey and New York from February 2008 to March 2009. The pacifier mouth guard and the ventilation holes are too small and fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard. 

This pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. "Jaloma" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard and the nipple has a gel-like liquid inside. 

Consumers should contact Gromex at [phone] Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET for a refund or exchange. More info at www.recalls.org. 

WOMEN'S SHOES 

Charles David is recalling Women's Sample Shoes sold at Nordstrom stores in California and Nordstrom Rack stores nationwide from April 2009 to June 2009.  The heel of the recalled shoes can detach, posing a fall hazard. 

The recall involves various colors and styles of Charles by Charles David brand (item #SAMPCHSHOE) and Charles David of California brand (item #SAMPCDSHOE) women's sample shoes. The shoes were sold in women's sizes 7 and 9. The item number can be located on the original receipt. 

Consumers should return the shoes to any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Nordstrom at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit about.nordstrom.com. Consumers can also contact Charles David at [phone] between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MOSQUITO TRAPS AND BUG MONITORS 

BioSensory Inc. is recalling Dragonfly II Mosquito Traps and NightWatch Bed Bug Monitors sold nationwide in May 2009. Carbon dioxide (CO2) pressure sensors inside these products can crack and leak or burst causing the release of CO2. This could cause cracks with sharp edges that could cut a consumer's hand, or direct CO2 discharge could cause a frostbite-like burn to a consumer's hand. 

The Dragonfly II Model 503 is a cylindrical unit made of metal and plastic with a black, silver and dark graphite finish. The Dragonfly logo, model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the main housing, on the side opposite the control panel. 

The NightWatch Model 506 is a white molded plastic unit 14 inches long and 6 inches high with a black and white striped thermal lure over the top and sides. The NightWatch model number, electrical information, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) mark for Canada and the United States (C US), BioSensory street and internet address are engraved on the underside of the unit beneath the control panel. 

Dragonfly consumers should contact Frontgate at 1-800-537-8484 Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET to receive a replacement unit.

Night Watch consumers should return the units to the distributor center for replacement or contact BioSensory at [phone] Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, or visit www.biosensory.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

PLAY YARDS 

Kolcraft Enterprises Inc. is recalling Kolcraft, Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bear and Eric Carle Play Yards sold nationwide from January 2000 to January 2009. The play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves the Kolcraft Travelin' Tot play yards, as well as other similar play yards manufactured for Carter's, Sesame Street, Jeep, Contours, Care Bare and Eric Carle. A complete list of the recalled play yards can be found at www.recalls.org. Model numbers are printed on a white sticker on one of the feet of the play yard. 

Consumers should contact Kolcraft at [phone] anytime for a free repair kit or visit www.kolcraft.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

LAWN TRACTORS 

Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A. Inc. is recalling Craftsman Lawn Tractors sold at Sears and Kmart stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2009. The tractor's parking brake can fail posing a loss of control hazard. 

The recalled Craftsman power lawn tractor is gray colored, has 19.5 HP engine, automatic drive, and a 42 inch cutting deck. The following model and serial numbers are included in the recall. The model and serial numbers are located on a model plate under the tractor's seat. 

Models      

Craftsman 917.289080         

Craftsman 917.289081   

Serial Numbers

012709A001000 through 031209D999999 

Consumers should contact Sears at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free inspection at your home and, if necessary, a free repair of the parking brake cable. Consumers can also visit www.sears.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

SMOKE ALARMS 

Walter Kidde Portable Equipment Inc. is recalling Kidde Model PI2000 Dual Sensor Smoke Alarms sold nationwide from August 2008 to May 2009. An electrostatic discharge can damage the unit, causing it not to warn consumers of a fire. 

This recall involves Kidde dual sensor smoke alarms model PI2000. The alarms can be identified by two buttons, "HUSH" and "PUSH AND HOLD TO TEST WEEKLY," which are located on the front/center of the alarm. The model number and date code are on the back of the smoke alarm. Only date codes 2008 Aug.01 through 2009 May 04 are included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact Kidde at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday immediately to receive a free replacement smoke alarm or visit www.kidde.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

BOYS' SWEATSHIRTS 

C-Mrk Inc. is recalling Boys' Hooded Sweatshirts sold at Macy's department stores in  Southern California from December 2008 to April 2009. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

The boys' hooded sweatshirts have the brand name Ocean Current and RN#67225 number in the neck label. The garments were sold in the color smoke and in sizes S-XL. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to C-Mrk at [phone] between

Thursday for a full refund or visit www.oceancurrent.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

Hard Tail is recalling girl's hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts sold nationwide from July 2007 to September 2008. The jackets and pullovers have a drawstring through the hood or waist which can pose a strangulation hazard..

The recalled hooded jackets and pullover sweatshirts have style numbers and RN number 107435 included on the care label found sewn inside on the lower left seam. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to either the place of purchase or to Hard Tail for a refund. 

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

BOILERS 

Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling Gas-Fired Wall-Hung Boilers sold nationwide from September 2007 to December 2007. An electrical connector can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled Buderus GB142 is a gas-fired, wall-hung boiler. The black control drawer in the bottom center of the front of the boiler is marked "Buderus GB 142.". The model numbers included in the recall are 142/24, 142/30, 142/45 and 142/60. Only models with date codes of 7246 through 7256 are included in the recall. The model number and date code are located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler. 

Consumers should contact their certified heating contractors or Bosch Thermotechnology at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free repair or visit www.buderus.net. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TEA KETTLES

Wilton Industries Inc. is recalling Copco Harmony Tea Kettles sold nationwide from March 2006 to June 2009. The lid on the tea kettle can come loose during handling, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves the Copco Harmony tea kettles. The kettles come in stainless steel brushed and polished finishes and enamel finishes in red, white, black, turquoise, orange, yellow and blue. 

If the consumer has a stainless tea kettle, contact Wilton at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, for a free replacement lid. If the consumer has an enamel tea kettle, contact Wilton at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday for a free replacement tea kettle or a refund or visit www.copco.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SPORT BALLS 

American Greetings Corp. is recalling DesignWare Sport Balls sold in the U.S. and Canada from August 2004 to April 2009. The surface coating on the basketball contains excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves DesignWare Sport Balls party favors. The package contains four mini sport balls: a basketball, a football, a baseball and a soccer ball. The model number is SPBL 1821 and is printed on the packaging. 

Consumers should contact American Greetings at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a coupon for a replacement product or visit corporate.americangreetings.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]