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[June 29, 2009]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending June 27: 

SPACEMAKER COFFEEMAKERS 

Applica Consumer Products Inc. is recalling Black & Decker® brand Spacemaker™ Coffeemakers sold nationwide from March 2006 to March 2009. The brew basket can shift out of alignment allowing hot water to overflow. This poses a scalding and burn hazard. 

The recalled product is the Black & Decker-branded Spacemaker™ coffeemaker. The product has an under-cabinet mount, programmable digital clock/timer, removable water reservoir, and either a 12-cup glass carafe or an 8-cup thermal carafe. Only model numbers ODC440, ODC440B, ODC450 and ODC460 are included in the recall. The model number can be located on the back of the coffeemaker. 

Consumers should contact Applica at (866) 668-4442 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free replacement brew basket or visit www.acprecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org

WHIRLPOOL BATHS 

Crane Plumbing LLC is recalling Crane Bath Tubs With A Whirlpool sold nationwide from March 2007 to February 2009. The drain covers in the tubs can entangle a bather's hair in the openings, causing the bather's head to be held under water, which can result in drowning. 

The bathtubs are acrylic with 6-12 jets. The Crane logo is printed on the whirlpool and/or noted on the air control valve. 

Consumers who have the recalled tub have two options:

Contact Crane directly at (866) 876-3632 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a service agent to perform a free, in-person replacement in their home or facility; or

Consumers can choose to replace the part themselves and Crane will provide them with a free repair kit and directions. 

Consumers can also visit www.craneplumbing.com. More info at www.recalls.org

SKATEBOARD WHEELS 

Loaded Boards Inc. is recalling Orangatang Skateboard Wheels sold nationwide from March 2009 to April 2009. The recalled skateboard wheel's core can shear and blow-out causing the wheel to separate from the skateboard truck's axle and bearings. This poses a risk of serious injury. 

The recall involves Orangatang "In-Heat" skateboard wheels. They were sold in two styles: 75mm/purple/83a durometer and 75mm/orange/80a durometer. The words "orangatang," "In Heat," and the size and durometer are written on the sidewall of the wheel. The wheels were sold in sets of four. 

Consumers should contact Loaded Boards Inc. at (877) 855-0708 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or any authorized dealer for a free replacement or visit www.loadedboards.com or www.orangatangwheels.com. More info at www.recalls.org

DIVING WINGS 

Poseidon West is recalling Besea W50 Diving Wings with Poseidon Inner Bladders sold nationwide from September 2007 to June 2008. The inner bladder located inside the diving wing can break, causing the wing to fail to operate as a floating/buoyancy device. This poses a drowning hazard. 

The recall involves the Poseidon inner bladders with batch number 5445 sold with the Poseidon Besea W50 wings. The inner bladder is located inside the outer cover of the wing. The batch number and "Poseidon" are molded on a tab located between the "legs" of the inner bladder. 

Consumers contact Poseidon at (877) 673-4366 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

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FRAMING NAILERS 

DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling DEWALT D51825 and D51850 Framing Nailers sold nationwide from January 2008 to September 2008. The bump action trigger on the framing nailers could have been incorrectly assembled during production, which would allow the nailer to eject a fastener unexpectedly or cause the trigger lock-off not to function. This can pose a serious injury hazard. 

DEWALT framing nailers with model numbers and date codes listed below:

Model Number

Description

Date Code Range

D51825

Clipped Head Framing Nailer

20080249-20082749

D51850

Full Round Head Framing Nailer

20080249-20082749

Consumers should contact DEWALT free at (877) 437-7181 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on receiving a free replacement bump action trigger or visit www.dewalt.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GENERATORS

Big Muddy Motor Sports is recalling PowerPlus Generators sold at Buchheit stores in Illinois and Missouri during May 2009. The 220-volt receptacle can fail to produce power correctly and cause power surges that can damage appliances. This poses a risk of fire and possible injury. 

The recalled PowerPlus Generators are red with a black frame. The model number (BM7200 Power+) is printed on the side of the unit. Recalled units have a date of manufacture of 02/2009 labeled on the fuel tank. 

Customers should return the generators to any Buchheit store for an exchange or full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Big Muddy Motor Sports at (800) 678-3607 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.buchheitonline.com or www.bigmuddymotorsports.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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