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[April 20, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending April 17:

InsuranceBABY WALKERS 

Le Hing Inc. is recalling Baby Walkers sold in California and Arizona from June 2009 to August 2009. The walkers can fit through a standard doorway and are not designed to stop at the edge of a step. 

The recalled walkers are intended for babies 6 months and older. The item number L-0809EN is printed on the side of the box. The walkers are blue or pink with a white tray. 

Consumers should return the walkers to the store where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Le Hing Inc. at (626) 575-8566 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org

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CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

GJC International is recalling Children's Hooded Sweatshirts sold in Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Maryland and Michigan from June 2007 to January 2008. The children's jackets have drawstrings through the hood which pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves children's Niko brand hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings through the hood. The garment-dyed sweatshirts were sold in mango, kiwi, rust, denim, pink, brown and periwinkle and in sized 2T through 5T. A tag that reads, "Niko's SPORTSLINE" is sewn on the back neck of the garment. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the sweatshirts to GJC International of Florida Inc. for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact GJC International of Florida at (954) 581-4646 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

SNOWSUITS 

Deux par Deux Minimome Inc. is recalling Children's Snowsuits and Coats sold nationwide from 2005 to 2010. The snowsuits and coats have drawstrings through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves children's snowsuits and coats sold in sizes 2 through 12. The snowsuits and coats were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name "Deux par Deux" and the style number is printed on the neck tag. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the garment with drawstring to the place of purchase for a full refund 

Consumers can also contact Deux par Deux toll-free at 866-557-2222 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.DeuxparDeux.com. More info at www.recalls.org

SCUBA REGULATORS 

Tabata USA Inc. is recalling TUSA RS-670 Regulators sold nationwide from May 2009 to September 2009. The first stage balance chamber plug can loosen from the scuba regulator causing a high-pressure leak and creating unstable pressure. This poses a drowning hazard. 

This recall involves R-600 first stage scuba regulators with the following serial numbers: UR600022 through UR600029, UR600031 through UR600103, UR6000637 through UR6000676, UR600708 through UR600716, UR600737 through UR600776. The serial number and TUSA logo are printed on the regulators. 

Consumers should return the product to TUSA or an authorized dealer for a free inspection and replacement. 

Consumers can also contact Tabata USA at (800) 482-2282 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.tusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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GRILLS 

Eastwind Industries Inc. is recalling Kuuma IR Stow and Go Grills sold exclusively at West Marine stores nationwide from January 2009 to August 2009. If the fuel container is not completely threaded on the regulator during installation, the propane tanks can leak fuel. This poses a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Kuuma IR Stow and Go barbecue grills. The rectangle grill is stainless steel with the word "Kuuma" embossed on the front. The grill's main housing measures 18 ½ inches long x 8 ½ inches tall x 10 inches deep. Model number 83726 is printed on the barcode label affixed to the packaging. 

Consumers should contact Eastwind at (866) 995-8862 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kuumaproducts.com  for a new operator's manual with revised graphic installation instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

DIVE COMPUTERS 

Mares USA is recalling Mares Nemo Air Dive Computers sold nationwide and in Canada from July 2008 to July 2009. An O-ring in the high pressure air connector can fail and leak air, causing a continuous but slow loss of breathing gas, which could require a diver to surface quickly, posing a drowning hazard. 

This recall involves the Mares Nemo Air Dive Computer, Nemo Air Dive Computer with Compass, Mares High Pressure Hose with Quick Connector for Nemo Air, and Quick Connector Assembly for Nemo Air. These computers have a digital screen which allows scuba divers to measure the time and depth of a dive and process other information to help divers determine safe dive times and ascent rates. 

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Consumers should return the products to their authorized Mares dive shop for a free replacement O-ring connector assembly. 

Consumers can also contact Mares at (800) 874-3236 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.mares.com (this is a pdf file that can be downloaded). More info at www.recalls.org.  

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