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[July 20, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 18: 

NIGHTLIGHTS

Energizer is recalling Energizer Light On Demand Wallplate Nightlights sold nationwide from August 2008 to July 2009. The nightlight can overheat, especially if additional devices are plugged into its outlets, posing a fire hazard.

The recalled wall light is white, plugs into the wall, has a plug in base into which additional devices can be plugged, and has a removable/rechargeable light/flashlight. Model LODNLWP is stamped on the back of the unit. The wall light measures about 6 inches high, 5 inches wide, and 3 inches deep. 

Consumers should contact Energizer at (800) 782-2013 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday,  for information on returning the light to receive a full refund or visit www.energizer.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CROSS-COUNTRY BOOTS

Rossignol Ski Co. is recalling Rossignol Cross-Country Boots sold nationwide and in Canada from December 2007 to June 2009. The boot's sole could separate from the upper boot during use, posing a fall hazard.

This recall involves Rossignol cross-country boots with model X-IUM World Cup Skate, X-IUM World Cup Classic, X-IUM World Cup Pursuit, X-11 Skate, and X-IUM J Skate. The model name is printed on the upper part of the boot. Boots included in this recall have a 5 or 6 digit lot number stamped on the right boot under the removable insole

Consumers should contact Rossignol at (888) 243-6735 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT to determine if their boots are included in this recall and if so, receive a free replacement or a refund. Consumers can also visit evergreenalliance.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

Propac Distributing Corp. is recalling Youth Hooded Sweatshirts sold in Los Angeles and Las Vegas from November 2008 to December 2008. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves youth zipper and pullover hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings. The sweatshirts were sold in black, navy and grey. The Proclub brand sweatshirts have RN number 100418 is printed on a tag inside the collar.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment with drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Propac Distributing at (888) 337-0011 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.proclubinc.com (pdf). More info at www.recalls.org.

TELEPHONE TOYS

Evenflo Co. Inc. is recalling Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys sold nationwide. A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.

The recall involves Evenflo Switch-A-Roo telephone toys made between October 2008 and June 2009. The model number is 6391911.

Consumers should immediately remove the mirror decal from the toy and permanently dispose of it.

Consumers can also contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit safety.evenflo.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

STEAM CLEANERS

Thane International, Inc. is recalling H2O Mop Steam Cleaners sold nationwide from June 2007 to December 2008. The power cord can unexpectedly wear down and expose the wiring, posing a shock and burn hazard.

H2O Mops are white with a purple water tank with the "H20" and "M" symbol printed on the top of the cleaning head. The model numbers of affected units are 808.092 and OEM-TV-001. This recall only includes H2O Mops with the following reference numbers printed on the label on the back of the product: 200709198 to 200803148 or H20M1000 to M-H20M1198.

Consumers should contact Thane anytime at (800) 485-0017 to receive a free repair kit or visit www.h2omopservice.com. More info at www.recalls.org

SHAG RUGS

Chandra Rugs is recalling Art Collection Leather Shag Rugs sold nationwide from December 2007 to May 2009. The rugs fail to meet federal flammability standard, posing fire and burn hazards.

This recall involves "Art Collection" leather shag rugs. The rugs included in this recall have the following style numbers. The style number can be located on the rug's label.

Style Number

Color

Size

ART3601-576

black

5' x 7'6"

ART3601-79106

black

7'9" x 10'6"

ART3601-79RD

black

7'9" Round

ART3602-576

brown

5' x 7'6"

ART3602-79106

brown

7'9" x 10'6"

ART3602-79RD

brown

7'9" Round

ART3603-576

ivory/tan

5' x 7'6"

ART3603-79106

ivory/tan

7'9" x 10'6"

ART3603-79RD

ivory/tan

7'9" Round

ART3604-576

orange/beige

5' x 7'6"

ART3604-79106

orange/beige

7'9" x 10'6"

ART3604-79RD

orange/beige

7'9" Round

Consumers should contact Chandra Rugs at (800) 258-6614 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,  to schedule a pick-up and to arrange for a store credit or a full refund or visit www.chandrarugs.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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LEATHER CHAIRS 

Hobby Lobby Stores is recalling Leather Butterfly Chairs sold at Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from February 2009 to April 2009. The chair legs can detach unexpectedly causing the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard.

This recall involves brown leather butterfly chairs with copper tubing legs. The leather seat has stitching similar to baseball stitching. Item# MI-1007 and PO#9073513 are printed on the front of the hang tag.

Consumers should return the chairs to the nearest Hobby Lobby for a full refund or exchange card.

Consumers can also contact Hobby Lobby Stores at (800) 326-7931 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or visit www.hobbylobby.com. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S JACKETS

EMH Associates Inc. is recalling Hooded jackets sold nationwide at Meijers stores in July 2008. The jackets have a drawstring around the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard.

The recalled children's jackets were sold in sizes 7/8 through 16 and have RN number 115036 and style numbers WD36687 or WD36689, which is located on the care label of all garments. The jackets come in turquoise and brown plaid, pink, and orange and brown plaid.

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 EMH Associates Inc. for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact EMH Associates at (212) 575-4311 between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit  www.meijer.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

TEETHERS

Luv N' Care, LTD, Monroe, LA, is recalling all Nuby Gel Filled Teethers. These products have been found to contain Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans in the gel.

Consumers who have Nuby Gel Filled Teethers and Cottontails and Playschool Teethers with any of the UPC Codes listed below should immediately stop using them, discard them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recall includes the following products:

UPC code Brand Name

48526-00451 Nuby

48526-00452 Nuby

48526-00453 Nuby

48526-00454 Nuby

48526-00455 Nuby

48526-00459 Nuby

48526-00467 Nuby

48526-00472 Nuby

48526-00473 Nuby

48526-00482 Nuby

48526-00483 Nuby

48526-00487 Nuby

48526-00490 Nuby

48526-00519 Nuby

48526-00521 Nuby

41520-87115 Cottontails

50428-91511 Playschool

41520-91660 Cottontails

Product was distributed through retail outlets nationwide and has been found to be marketed on the internet. The products are packaged in a plastic bubble on a printed card and can be identified by the UPC Codes listed above.

Consumers are urged to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-256-2399 ext. 3106between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central time.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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