Recalls announced

[July 05, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 3: 

POWER ADAPTERS FOR PET BEDS 

Radio Systems Corporation is recalling Power Adapters for heated pet beds sold nationwide from September 2006 to April 2010. When the metal connector is removed from the bed, it can cause arcing between the coil spring and the connector, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves the Class 2 Transformers that were sold with PetSafe Heated Wellness Sleepers. The power adapters are identified by the markings "PLUG IN CLASS 2 TRANSFORMER," "MODEL NO: K12-800" and have a spring coil covering the length of the electrical wire that goes from the sleeper. 

Consumers should contact Radio Systems Corporation at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or visit  www.petsafe.net to receive a free replacement adapter. More info at www.recalls.org.

FIREWORKS 

Big Fireworks is recalling Super Lightning Rockets sold  in Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Michigan from November 2009 to June 2010. The rockets are overloaded with pyrotechnic composition, violating the federal regulatory standard for this product. This could result in a greater than expected explosion..

This recall involves stick-type rockets with 1 1/2-inch in diameter engine that is mounted on 32-inch wood stick. The engine is wrapped in black paper with a background of solar system and the writing "Super Rocket," in assorted colors. The rockets were sold in packs of four, and have item number GCR3150 printed on the front of the package and on the rocket engine. 

Consumers should contact Big Fireworks at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bigfireworks.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

FELT BICYCLES 

Felt Bicycles is recalling 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles sold nationwide from October 2008 to May 2010. The bicycle's fork steer tube can break, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer injuries. 

The recall includes all 2009 Felt model B12, B16 and S32 road bicycles.

2009 B12 - These bicycles are gloss silver/carbon and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.

2009 B16 - These bicycles are matte black/red and have carbon fiber frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes.

2009 S32 - These bicycles are available in gloss white/red and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks with aluminum steer tubes. 

Consumers should contact your local Felt Bicycles dealer to receive a free inspection and repair. 

Consumers can also contact Felt Bicycles at [phone] or (866) 4-FELT-US, or visit  www.feltracing.com. More info at www.recalls.org.   

WOMEN'S ROBES 

Christy is recalling Women's Bathrobes sold exclusively at Bloomingdale's department stores nationwide from January 2008 to March 2010. The bathrobes fail to meet the federal flammability standard for clothing textiles and pose a risk of burn injury. 

This recall involves women's wrap bathrobes with long sleeves and a belt. They are made from 100 percent cotton terry cloth in aqua, ivory, white and porcelain pink. A woven label at the neck edge of the robes read "Collection Fifty Nine". 

Consumers should return the robes to the Domestics Department in any Bloomingdale's store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Christy's at [phone] or visit www.bloomingdales.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

DRILL PRESSES 

Southern Technologies is recalling Powertec Drill Presses sold exclusively at Blain's Farm and Fleet stores nationwide from November 2009 to February 2010. Wires in the motor housing can be pinched, posing a risk of electrical shock. 

The recall involves the Powertec 8" Drill Press with AC powered laser. The model number is DP800 and can be found on the product specification label located above the handle on the right side of the machine. 

Consumers should return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Southern Technologies at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.southerntechllc.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S JEWELRY 

SmileMakers Inc. is recalling Children's Happy Charm Bracelets and Football Rings distributed at medical offices nationwide from June 2005 to March 2010. The metal substrate in the jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. 

This recall involves "Happy" charm bracelets and football rings. The "Happy" charm bracelet is comprised of colorful beads on a small elastic band to which a metal charm in the shape of a butterfly, moon or sun is attached. The football ring is a small adjustable metal band to which a football charm (made of metal) is attached. 

Consumers should immediately discard the product. 

Consumers can contact SmileMakers at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.smilemakers.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

AQUA LUNG POWER INFLATORS 

Aqua Lung America is recalling Apeks WTX Power Inflators sold nationwide and in Canada from November 2006 to March 2010. The oral inflator button is not properly bonded to the oral stem and can fall off during use, posing a leak of the buoyancy compensator contents. This poses a drowning hazard. 

The power inflator is the black mouthpiece with the two brass buttons at the end of the corrugated hose. The recall involves all models of the Apeks WTX power inflators. Some of the recalled components were included on complete air cells. Those model numbers are: 388032, 388060, 388080, 388145, 388260, and 42775. The model number of the air cell can be found on the tag sewn on the center of the air cell or bladder.                       

Consumers should bring it or send it to an authorized Apeks dealer. The dealer will apply a free fix. Consumers may also ask for and receive a free replacement product. 

Consumers can also contact Aqua Lung America at [phone] or visit www.aqualung.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SKI BOOT SOLE PADS 

Salomon USA  is recalling "Quest Touring Pads" and Salomon "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" touring-style ski boots sold from February 2010 to April 2010. The toe portion of the boot pad may unexpectedly release from the touring-style ski binding on a ski, posing a fall or injury hazard. 

This recall involves the Salomon "Quest Touring Pads" distributed as sole pads only, and Salomon "Quest Pro Pebax" and "Quest Pro" ski boots configured with the recalled sole pads. 

Consumers should return the item to any authorized Salomon ski dealer for a refund of their purchase price. 

Consumers can also contact Salomon USA at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.salomon.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

VAIO COMPUTERS 

Sony Electronics Inc. is recalling VAIO Laptop Computers shipped to consumers between January 2010 and April 2010. The computers can overheat, posing a burn hazard. 

The recalled products are VPCF11 Series and VPCCW2 Series notebook computers. The computers are available in many colors and have "VAIO" on the front outside panel. The model numbers can be found on the bottom of the computers. Visit www.recalls.org for the complete list.

Consumers should immediately go to http://esupport.sony.com/US/f1cw2update for instructions on how to update the computer's BIOS firmware. Consumers can also contact Sony at [phone]. More info at www.recalls.org.

LAPTOP BATTERIES 

Tekkeon Inc. is recalling MyPower ALL Plus External Laptop Batteries sold nationwide from September 2009 to December 2009. The battery cell can short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

The myPower ALL Plus External Laptop Battery is a universal rechargeable battery used to power laptop computers, MP3 players, mobile phones, DVD players and other portable devices. It is black with "Tekkeon" printed on the front. The model number, MP3750, is printed on a label on the back. 

Consumers should contact Tekkeon at [phone], or visit http://www.tekkeon.com/recall for a free replacement battery. More info at www.recalls.org. 

COIN PURSES AND JEWELRY 

Daiso California LLC is recalling Children's Coin Purse and Jewelry sold at Daiso stores in California and Washington from May 2009 to December 2009. The surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead. 

This recall involves children's coin purses with rainbow stripes and children's earrings and necklaces that have blue, pink, red, white and yellow colored droplets. "The Coin Purse" and "Mobile Case Coin Puase" are printed on the tag attached to the purse. "Colorful Drop Accessory Bracelet" is printed on the front of the necklace packages and "Colorful Drop Accessory Pierce" is printed on the front of the earring packages. The tag and packaging have "Produced for Daiso Japan" on either the front or back. 

Consumers should contact Daiso at [phone] between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.daisorecall.com for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]