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[September 14, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 12: 

InsuranceBANDSAWS 

Grizzly Industrial is recalling Bandsaws sold nationwide from February 2008 to July 2009.  Some of the recalled bandsaws do not have a grounding wire installed, which poses an electric shock hazard. 

The recall involves the G0640X 17-inch metal/wood bandsaw with an inverter motor. The product's model number (G0640X) is printed on the front of the machine. 

The firm is sending repair kits directly to consumers. 

Consumers can also contact Grizzly Industrial at (800) 523-4777 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit

www.grizzly.com. More info at www.recalls.org

HOODED SWEATSHIRTS 

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La Jolla Sport USA Inc. is recalling O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings sold nationwide from June 2009 to August 2009. The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

The recall involves hooded fleece sweatshirts with style names "Love Goes" (style #39810012) and "Up and Under" (style #39202202). They were sold under the O'Neill brand name in child sizes S – XL. The RN #85773 is printed on the care label in the neck. 

Consumers should return the garment to the place of purchase or to the firm for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact La Jolla Sport at (800) 662-7873 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.lajollagroup.com. More info at www.recalls.org

MASKS AND PENDANTS 

Team Work Trading is recalling Children's Animal Masks and Pendants sold nationwide from November 2008 to March 2009. The recalled children's animal masks and pendants contain high levels of lead. 

This recall involves a children's animal mask and four styles of metal pendants. The mask resembles the face of a cat. The pendants have various animated symbols including a dog tag with fire symbol (Bleach), knife and lion symbol (Final Fantasy), Mickey Mouse symbol (Kingdom of Hearts), and a burning sun symbol (Naruto). The pendants were sold with silver-colored chains. 

Consumer should contact Team Work Trading at (213) 680-4489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a refund or exchange. More info at www.recalls.org

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BICYCLE CHAINS 

SRAM LLC is recalling 10 Speed SRAM Bicycle Chains with PowerLock connector links sold nationwide from January 2009 to August 2009. The recalled PowerLock connector links, used on bicycle chains, are brittle and can crack, allowing the chain to separate from the bicycle and posing a fall hazard to the rider. 

The recall involves SRAM PowerLock connector links, which are sold individually, on 10-speed bicycle chains and as original equipment on some bicycles. The recalled PowerLock connector links are identified by a date code of M or N, which is located on the side of the PowerLock connector link. 10-speed SRAM chains that were equipped with recalled PowerLock connector links include the following chain model numbers: PC-1030, PC-1050, PC-1070, PC-1090 and PC-1090R. The recalled chains were also installed on some Guru, Surly, Salsa, BMC, Serotta, Seven, and Ridley brand complete bicycles. 

Consumers contact their SRAM retailer for a free replacement PowerLock connector link. 

Consumers can also contact SRAM at (800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday CT or visit http://www.sram.com/_media/
pdf/service/PowerLock.pdf
(pdf). More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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