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[June 14, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending June 12: 

InsuranceYOUTH BEDS 

Bayside Furnishings is recalling "Pirates of the Caribbean" Twin Trundle Beds sold exclusively at Costco stores nationwide from January 2006 to January 2010.

The headboard has a storage bin that poses an entrapment hazard. 

This recall involves the Bayside youth bed: the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" trademark is embossed on a metal plate inside the headboard. The name and address of the manufacturer, model number, manufacture date and "Made in China" is printed on a label affixed to the inside of the mattress frame side rails. 

Consumers should contact Bayside at (877) 494-2536 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT or visit www.baysidefurnishings.com to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

ELECTRIC SCISSORS 

Prym Consumer USA is recalling Dritz Quick Cut™ Electric Scissors sold nationwide from September 2009 to February 2010. The electric scissors can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. 

The electric scissors are white and blue, about 10" long and include an AC adaptor. "Dritz" is written on the handle on the blue grip. 

Consumers should return the scissors to store where purchased. 

Consumers can also contact Prym Consumer USA at 800-255-7796 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET or visit www.prym-consumer-usa.com. More info at www.recalls.org

IKEA BLINDS 

IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling Roller, Roman, and Roll-Up blinds sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and in Canada from January 1998 to June 2009. Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. 

This recall involves roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the bead chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds. 

Consumers should return the blinds to any IKEA store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit www.ikea-usa.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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BEAD TOYS 

Rhino Toys Inc. is recalling Beado handheld bead play toys sold nationwide from March 2010 to May 2010. The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard. 

This recall involves the Beado hand-held beaded play toy with model number 1501 and date code 02910 04323A. The product measures six inches in diameter and is composed of four blue plastic "hubs", six white plastic "wires" and twelve multi-colored beads that slide along the wires. The model number and date code are printed on the bottom of the packaging and the date code is also inside of the blue hubs. 

Consumers should return the toy to the store where it was purchased to receive a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Rhino Toys at (877) 887-4433 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.rhinotoys.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GE WASHERS 

GE Appliances & Lighting  is recalling GE Front-Load Washing Machines sold nationwide from December 2006 to May 2010. A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a metal part on the washtub while the machine is operating, posing fire and shock hazards. 

This recall involves GE front-load washing machines without auxiliary water heating. Model and serial numbers are listed at www.recalls.org.

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom right side and on the bottom door frame of the washers. 

Consumers should contact GE at (888) 345-4124 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.geappliances.com for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.  

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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