Recalls announced

[December 20, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Dec. 18: 

TRIMMERS 

STIHL Incorporated is recalling STIHL FS 310 Bike Handle Trimmer/Brushcutter sold nationwide from June 2009 to April 2010. Vibration from the ignition module may cause the trimmer head to loosen and detach from the mounting, posing an injury hazard. 

The recalled bike handle trimmer/brushcutter has "STIHL" printed on the engine head. The model number FS 310 is located in two places, on the shaft and on the flywheel housing below the starter grip. This recall includes all units with serial numbers ranging from 27961 1030 through 27961 1119 and 27984 3607 through 27984 4556, which can be found on an adhesive label affixed to the bottom of the fuel tank and etched into the metal frame on the bottom of the engine. 

Consumers should take this trimmer/brushcutter it to an authorized STIHL dealer for a new ignition module, which will be installed at no cost to the consumer. 

Consumers can also contact STIHL between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at [phone] or visit www.stihlusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

WAL-MART HEATERS 

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is recalling Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze & Comfort Essentials Heaters sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from December 2001 to October 2009. The heaters can malfunction resulting in overheating, smoking, burning, melting and fire. 

This recall involves Flow Pro, Airtech, Aloha Breeze and Comfort Essentials 1500 watt heaters. The model number is 1013 and can be found on a label on the lower left corner of the back panel of the heater. 

Consumers should return the product to any Walmart store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Wal-Mart at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.walmart.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BUTANE STOVES

Sterno Group is recalling Portable Butane Stoves sold nationwide, including Puerto Rico, from August 2006 to September 2010. The stove's "on-off" valve can fail to close completely when turned to the "off" position, causing butane to leak from the stove. This poses a fire and burn hazard. 

The recalled portable butane stoves have model numbers STO6001 and 50006. "Sterno" is printed on the front of the stove. The model number and UPC 0-27371-50006-9 or UPC 0-76642-06001-6 is printed on the stove's packaging. 

Consumers should contact Sterno at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.sterno.com for instructions to return the units to Sterno for a free replacement stove. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GIRLS' JACKETS 

Splendid (a division of VF Contemporary Brands, Inc.) is recalling Girls' Hooded Zip Jacket and Vest Sets with Drawstrings sold nationwide from August 2010 to November 2010. The hooded zip jackets and the vest sets have drawstrings through the hoods which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. 

This recall involves girl's hooded zip jackets with style # SJ6J7831 and long sleeve t-shirt with hooded vest sets with style # SJYK7935. The style number can be found on the care label located at the inside left side seam. "Splendid" can be found on the neck label. 

Consumers should remove the drawstrings from the items or contact Splendid at [phone] anytime or visit www.splendid.com/safetynews.html. More info at www.recalls.org. 

FAGOR REFRIGERATORS

Fagor America Inc. is recalling Fagor Refrigerators sold nationwide from July 2006 to May 2010. The refrigerator's control board can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Fagor 24-inch wide refrigerators sold in stainless steel and black. "Fagor" is printed on the refrigerator's front door. Model and serial numbers are located inside the refrigerator door, on the left hand side near the food storage drawers and can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact the Fagor at [phone] between 8.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.fagoramerica.com to schedule a free inspection and repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

LOUDSPEAKERS

TOA Electronics Inc. is recalling Paging Horn Loudspeakers sold nationwide from March 2008 to December 2009. The speaker housing can crack at the mounting bracket, causing the speakers to fall from their mounting. This poses a risk of injury from impact. 

This recall involves TOA paging horn speakers in the SC series. The speakers have "Paging Horn Speaker," the TOA logo and model and production information printed on the back. Models included in the recall can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers can contact TOA at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit at www.toaelectronics.com or their local TOA dealer for instructions on receiving a free replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org.

LAMPS 

CDX Group Inc. is recalling desk and table lamps sold in New York and Kentucky from April 2010 to July 2010. Substandard electrical wiring, connections and plugs in these lamps pose a fire and shock risk. 

This recall involves eight different desk and table lamps including item numbers 207, 303, 9774, 1108, 1109, 049-1, 054-8 and 2001-271B. The item numbers are printed on the lamps' packaging. 

Consumers should return the lamps to the place where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact CDX Group at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.picture2009.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TABLE SAWS 

Ryobi is recalling Ryobi RTS20 portable table-saws sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2010 to October 2010. The saw blade on the motor carriage could be misaligned, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves the RTS20 Ryobi ten-inch, portable table-saw. The table saw has a blue base and warning label with the model RTS20 and the Ryobi name printed on it and attached to the rear of the saw. 

Consumers should contact Ryobi at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ryobitools.com to receive a free inspection of their product and, if necessary, a free repair or replacement. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MULTIMETERS 

Extech Instruments is recalling Digital clamp meters and multimeters sold nationwide from January 2008 to November 2010. When the battery runs low, the meters can fail to give an accurate voltage reading, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off or low. This poses an electrocution hazard. 

This recall involves Extech digital clamp meters with model numbers EX612, EX613, EX622 and EX623 and multimeters with model numbers EX540, EX542 and EX570. "Extech" and the model number can be found on the front of the product and the serial number on the rear. 

Consumers should contact Extech at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.extech.com/recall for a free replacement meter. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]