Recalls announced

[August 16, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 16: 

BOILER SURVEY KIT 

Bosch Thermotechnology is recalling service kit for gas-fired boiler distributed nationwide from February 2010 to May 2010. The use of a silver-colored gas pipe adapter included in the service kit can lead to gas leakage, posing a fire or explosion hazard. 

The recalled product is a service kit that was distributed for free to some contractors and distributors that contained a silver-colored adapter. The kit, which has the number 8718600187 on the side of the box, was used as part of a program to evaluate the effects of heating water quality on components of Buderus gas-fired condensing gas boilers with model numbers GB142/24, GB142/30, GB142/45, and GB142/60. The model number is located on a label on the bottom left side of the boiler. 

Consumers with boilers listed above that were serviced after February 1, 2010, should immediately contact the service provider to determine if the kit was installed in their boilers. 

Consumers can also contact Bosch Thermotechnology at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.buderus.net. More info at www.recalls.org.

DEHUMIDIFIERS 

LG Electronics Tianjin Appliance Co is recalling Goldstar and Comfort-Aire dehumidifiers sold nationwide from January 2007 to June 2008. The power connector for the dehumidifier's compressor can short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves 30-pint portable dehumidifiers sold under the brand names found at www.recalls.org. "Goldstar" or "Comfort-Aire" is printed on the front. The model and serial numbers are printed on the interior of the dehumidifiers and can be viewed after the water bucket is removed. 

Consumers should contact LG at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT on Saturday or visit   www.30pintdehumidifierrecall.com to determine if it is included in the recall and return it to an authorized LG service center for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BLACKBERRY BATTERIES 

Asurion is recalling Counterfeit BlackBerry®-branded cell phone batteries in refurbished devices distributed nationwide from March 2004 to October 2009. The counterfeit batteries can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. 

This recall involves only BlackBerry®-branded batteries provided with refurbished Blackberry®-branded devices. The refurbished devices were sent to consumers by Asurion through a handset protection program. 

Consumers who received refurbished BlackBerry devices through Asurion prior to November 1, 2009 should contact Asurion at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.001batex.com for a replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TOY RATTLES 

P. Graham Dunn is recalling Wooden Toy Rattles sold nationwide from June 2010 to July 2010. The wooden dowels can be installed at an angle, allowing the metal rattle inside to become exposed. This poses a serious choking hazard. 

This recall involves a wooden toy rattle with light brown stain, eight wooden dowels and a gold-colored metal rattle inside. The toy rattle is circular in shape, measuring 2 3/4 inches by 2 inches. 

Consumers should contact P. Graham Dunn at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.pgrahamdunn.com to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

BABY MONITORS 

Circus World Displays Limited is recalling Levana Wireless Video Baby Monitors sold nationwide from February 2010 to May 2010. Wiring in the baby monitor camera can overheat and emit smoke, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Levana wireless baby monitors with model number LV-TW300. The receiver front is white and green with six round buttons and the printed word "Levana". It is 7 inches tall and includes a stand/base. The camera is all white, about 5 inches tall and is attached to a 3 1/2 inch long white base. 

Consumers should return the baby monitor directly to CWD for a refund or replacement with a different model. 

Consumers can contact Circus World Displays at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.mylevana.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]