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[October 12, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Oct. 12: 

InsuranceCHAIRS SOLD AT LOWE'S 

White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd. is recalling Folding Directors Chairs sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide from June 2009 to July 2009. The chair back supports can break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall conducted by White Tiger involves red and blue folding director's chairs with white frames. "Garden Treasures" is printed on the chair's packaging. 

Consumers should return the chairs to any Lowe's store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact White Tiger at (877) 251-5558 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT, or visit www.lowes.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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CHILDREN'S TOYS AND PEN CASES 

Daiso California LLC is recalling Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases sold at Daiso stores in California from March 2008 to May 2009. The surface paint on the balancing toys and zippers of the purses and pen cases contain excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves balancing toys in the shape of dragonflies, children's purses in the shape of the head of a lion, frog or bear, children's purses with rainbow stripes, children's pen cases shaped like a piece of candy with stitching "cool ice cream," "sweet cake," or "fad hamburger" on the front, and inflatable baseball bats with "Home Run" printed on the side. Daiso is printed on the product's packaging. 

Consumers should contact Daiso at (888) 580-8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a free replacement product or a full refund or visit www.daisorecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org

WOODEN TOYS 

Daiso California LLC is recalling Wooden Toys sold at Daiso stores in California from December 2008 to May 2009. The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves four models of Daiso wooden toys including Penguin Handbell, Pull Doll, Alligator Pull Toy and Rolling Animals. The Penguin Handbell has a small metal bell inside its hollow interior. The Pull Doll's limbs move up and down when the string is pulled. The Alligator Pull Toy is green and yellow will move in an undulating fashion when pulled. The Rolling Animals are in the forms of a dog, rabbit, cat and mice, and their tails are connected to their bodies by metal springs. Daiso is printed on the product's packaging. 

Consumers should contact Daiso at (888) 580-8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a free replacement toy or a full refund or visit www.daisorecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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DIVING MASKS 

Undersea Systems International Inc., dba Ocean Technology Systems, of Santa Ana, Calif. is recalling Guardian Full-Face Masks sold nationwide from March 2009 to August 2009. If significant pressure is applied vertically to the top and bottom of the visor clamp, the clear plastic visor may dislodge causing the mask to flood. 

This recall involves the Guardian full-face mask which is a scuba diving mask that incorporates the second stage regulator into the mask allowing it to cover the diver's full face. 

Consumers should contact Ocean Technology Systems at (877) 270-1984 anytime to receive a free repair or visit www.otscomm.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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PRESSURE WASHERS 

DeVilbiss Air Power Company is recalling DeVilbiss Air Power Company Pressure Washers and Air Compressors sold nationwide from December 2004 to October 2006. The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing fracture and laceration hazards. 

A complete list of the recalled products can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact DeVilbiss at (866) 323-9867 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to obtain the location of the nearest service center to receive a free replacement of the tires or visit www.devap.com (pdf). More info at www.recalls.org.

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