Recalls announced

[June 01, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 29: 

SNOW SLED HITCH 

Pelican International is recalling utility sled tow hitch sold nationwide from January 2007 to December 2009. The screw(s) in the hitch can become loose and fall off due to vibrations when items are being towed, allowing the sled and hitch to detach from the towing vehicle. This poses an injury hazard. 

The tow hitch pivot is black metal and measures about 9.25 inches in length and 3.25 inches in diameter. The hitch is used in connection with the Pelican Snow Trek Utility sled. The hitch allows a Snow Trek sled to be connected to a snowmobile or other similar transportation device. A list of the recalled models can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Pelican International at [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.pelicansport.com to receive a free replacement kit and installation instructions. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SWIVEL CHAIRS 

Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corporation is recalling 830B and 830D Voltaire Swivel Chairs sold to bowling centers nationwide from May 2008 to December 2008. The chair frame can separate from the seating section of the chair, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves swivel chairs with a steel frame attached with wooden backrest and a wooden seat. The chairs are identified as model numbers 830B and 830D. 

Consumers should contact Brunswick at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.brunswickbowling.com  to arrange a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org. 

PORTABLE GENERATORS 

Cummins Power Generation is recalling Portable Generators sold nationwide from June 2009 to February 2010. Fuel can leak through the carburetor during normal usage, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Cummins Onan Portable Generators. "Cummins Onan" and the model number are printed on the front of the generator. The serial number is printed on the generator's name plate. Only generators manufactured on or after June 2009 and before December 2009 are included in this recall. A complete list of the recalled generators can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Cummins at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cumminsonan.com/portable/ for a full refund plus a $100 check. More info at www.recalls.org.

HOOVER VACUUMS 

Hoover Inc. is recalling Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright Vacuum Cleaners with Cord Rewind Feature sold nationwide from August 2009 to May 2010. The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards. 

This recall involves Hoover® WindTunnel T-Series™ Bagless Upright vacuum cleaners with the cord rewind feature. This feature enables the cord to wind inside the vacuum for storage. The model numbers and manufacturing codes can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact Hoover at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hoover.com/tseriesrewindrecall for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TEA GLASSES 

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling Moroccan tea glasses sold at Cost Plus/World Market stores nationwide from June 2009 to November 2009. The Moroccan tea glasses contain excessive levels of lead in the exterior coloring. 

The recalled Moroccan tea glasses were sold in 7-ounce and 11.25-ounce sizes. The glasses have an etched graphic design on the outside of the glass and were sold in assorted colors such as blue, green, and red. 

Consumers should return the glasses to any Cost Plus/World Market store for a full refund.    

Consumers can also contact Cost Plus at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET any day or visit www.worldmarket.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

CHILDREN'S JACKETS 

Lollytogs Ltd. is recalling Rim Rocka Boys' Hooded Jackets and Pelle Pelle Girls' Hooded Jackets sold nationwide from February 2008 to September 2009. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards. 

This recall involves boys' Rim Rocka hooded sweatshirts that are black or navy blue with red and white trim or gray and white trim and have a large number embroidered on the front of the sweatshirt. They have an emblem on the left shoulder that reads "RR". There is a tag at the back of the neck that reads "Rim Rocka" OFFICIAL SPORTS APPAREL". This recall also involves girls' Pelle Pelle hooded jackets that have a zipper front that zippers to the top of the hood. It reads "Soda Club pelle pelle" on the top right of the sweatshirt. The tag at the back of the neck of the sweatshirt reads "pelle pelle". 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the garment to the place of purchase for a refund or credit. 

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

MAGNET SETS 

Maxfield and Oberton LLC are recalling Buckyballs® High Powered Magnets Sets sold nationwide from March 2009 to March 2010. The high powered magnets sets were labeled "Ages 13+" and do not meet the mandatory toy standard F963-08 which requires that such powerful magnets are not sold for children under 14. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. 

This recall involves the Buckyballs® high powered magnets sets labeled "Ages 13+". The set contains 216 powerful rare earth magnets. It is intended to build unlimited shapes and patterns. 

Consumers should contact Maxfield and Oberton at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.maxfieldandobertonsafety.com

for instructions on receiving a refund upon return of a complete set of magnets. More info at www.recalls.org.

BOYS' JACKETS 

Hind Fashions is recalling Boys' Hooded Jackets sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from January 2006 to September 2009. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves boys' hooded jackets with drawstrings that are blue suede on the outside and have fur lining on the inside. "Hind Leather" is printed on the tag on the back of the neck. This recall also involves a black quilted leather hooded jacket with drawstrings that has fur surrounding the hood. "Lil' Phat" is printed on the tag on the back of the neck. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the garment to Hind Fashions or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Hind Fashions at [phone] between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BASKETBALL-SHAPED CHAIRS 

Colleen Karis Designs LLC is recalling All-Star Basketball Chair and Ottoman Sets sold at HomeGoods stores nationwide from February 2009 to April 2010.

Surface paints on the lettering on both sides of the basketball chair could contain excessive levels of lead. 

The vinyl chair is round in shape to resemble a basketball, orange/brown in color and measures about 20 inches in diameter. "All-Star" is printed on both sides in black. "Colleen Karis Designs" is printed on a tag on the bottom of the chair. 

Consumers should return the chair and ottoman set to Colleen Karis Designs for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Colleen Karis Designs at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.colleenkarisdesigns.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GIRLS' COATS 

S. Rothschild & Co. is recalling girls' coats with strings sold nationwide from September 2006 to September 2009. Strings on the detachable cape can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves S. Rothschild girls' wool coats with a detachable cape. Two faux pompoms are attached to the end of strings that hang from the cape. The sewn-in neck tag reads, "ROTHSCHILD SINCE 1881." Style numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should immediately remove the strings or remove the detachable cape to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can also return the cape to S. Rothschild for a free repair. 

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

[Text copied from Recalls.org]