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[July 27, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 25: 

RestaurantELLIPTICAL MACHINES 

Stamina Products Inc. is recalling Elliptical Cross Trainers sold nationwide from October 2007 to May 2009. Stamina modified the warning/assembly instructions in the owner's manuals to emphasize that the elliptical pedal shafts must be securely tightened to the cranks. If not securely tightened, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, which could result in serious injury to the user and/or damage to the product. 

A list of the model and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers can obtain the new warning and assembly instructions by contacting Stamina at (800) 375-7520, Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. CT, Friday 8:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. CT or visit  www.staminaproducts.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S SHOES 

Brown Shoe Co. Inc. is recalling Buster Brown & Co.'s Clog Children's Shoes sold nationwide from August 2007 to June 2009. The shoe has decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves the Buster Brown & Co. clog children's. These shoes are a plastic molded EVA "water" clog and are designed to resemble a car. The shoes are red, brown, blue, yellow, and pink and most shoes bear the words "CARS," "Transformers Animated," or "Barbie." "Buster Brown & Co.™" is printed on the shoe inside at the heel, on a sewn-in tag inside the fleece-lined shoe, and on the original hang tag. The model or retail number can also be found on these tags. The shoes were sold in children sizes 5 to 13 and youth sizes 1-3. 

Customers should return the shoes to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Buster Brown & Co. at (888) 869-1044 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, visit www.busterbrownshoes.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

THERMOSTATS 

OJ Electronics is recalling 208-Volt and 240-Volt Thermostats sold nationwide from January 2004 to December 2008. The recalled thermostat's floor sensor or its cable can be damaged from cutting, drilling, or nailing. This poses a risk of electric shock to consumers if the power supply is not disconnected. 

The recall involves thermostats that have a built-in GFCI and are designed for use in under-floor heating systems. Thermostats included in the recall are connected to 208-Volt or 240-Volt power supplies (120V units are not included in the recall). They were sold under the brand names of Canisol, Danfoss, Elektra, Momento, OJ Microline, Raychem, Thermosoft, Warmly Yours and Warmup. The brand name is located on the front of the thermostat. 

Consumers should contact OJ Electronics at (800) 380-6940 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to arrange for a free in-home repair or visit www.ojelectronics.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GAS GRILLS 

Fiesta Gas Grills is recalling Blue Ember Gas Grills sold nationwide and in Canada from November 2006 to May 2009. The hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard 

This recall involves Blue Ember liquid propane (LP) outdoor grills with model and serial numbers listed at www.recalls.org. The cabinet style grill has two doors and is silver and black or silver and gray. "Blue Ember" is printed on the grill's hood. The model and serial numbers are printed on a rating plate label on the rear of the grill. 

Consumers should call Fiesta Gas Grills at (866) 740-7849 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to obtain a free replacement grease pan assembly and instructions for installing the part and the gas tank. Consumers can also visit www.blueembergrills.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

ATVS 

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling 2009 Model Year Polaris All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) sold nationwide from September 2008 to June 2009. The valve assembly can fail in freezing temperatures, causing oil to leak into the exhaust system. This could pose a fire and burn hazard to the rider. 

This recall involves the Polaris ATVs with model year 2009. The ATVs were sold under market names Sportsman ESP XP 850 and Sportsman XP 850 ATVs. The model and serial number identification decal is located on the left side of the machine on the frame rail below the front fender. A list of the models can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact their local Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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MATTRESSES 

Foamorder.com is recalling Natural Sense Foam Blocks with Cotton Cover (Mattresses) sold online from July 2007 to May 2009. The foam blocks with cotton covers (intended to be used as mattresses) fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the Natural Sense foam blocks with cotton covers intended to be used as a mattress. A complete list of the recalled mattresses can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Foamorder.com at 800-256-6162 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to determine if their mattress is included in the recall or visit www.foamorder.com. More info at www.recalls.org

TOW BEHINDS 

Sevca LLC recalls Sevylor® Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch Connectors sold nationwide from January 2005 to December 2008. The Quick Hitch, which connects the towable to the boat, can break and project pieces of the plastic Quick Hitch back towards the boat. If this occurs, an individual can be struck and seriously injured. 

The recall involves the following model Sevylor® Tow Behinds with Quick Hitch component. The Quick Hitches were manufactured between 2005 and 2009. The model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Sevca at (800) 356-3612 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive instructions on how to remove the Quick Hitch from their tow behind and use the tow behind without the Quick Hitch. Consumers can also visit www.sevylor.com. More info at www.recalls.org

LEAPFROG TOYS 

LeapFrog Enterprises is recalling My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs sold nationwide from May 2009 to June 2009. The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. "Scout" is printed on the dog tag at the dog's neck. "LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142" is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy's packaging 

Consumers should contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, to receive a replacement My Pal Scout. Consumers can also visit www.leapfrog.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

MIRRORS 

The Bradford Exchange Ltd. is recalling "Reflections of Magic" Hanging Mirrors sold nationwide from November 2008 to March 2009. The metal plate used for hanging the mirror can become detached and cause the mirror to fall, posing an impact or laceration hazard. 

Reflections of Magic is an oval mirror that measures 29" high and 26" wide. It has a border decorated with animated characters and its SKU number 01-4326-001 can be found on the package. 

Consumers should contact the Bradford Exchange at 866-903-2755 Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CT for instructions to receive a refund or visit www.collectiblestoday.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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