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[March 22, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 20: 

REMOTE CONTROLS FOR FIREPLACES 

Dimplex North America is recalling Remote Control Kits for Electric Fireplaces and Stoves sold nationwide from January 1998 to December 2008. The plug-in wall unit can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

The recalled remote control kits are used with Dimplex, Electraflame, Symphony, Optiflame, Electralog and Charmglow brand electric fireplaces, stoves and fireplace inserts. Recalled model numbers include 47-1001, 47-1010-R and APT-1315. The model number is printed on either the plug-in unit or the hand-held remote control. The fireplace or stove's brand name is printed on both units. 

Consumers should contact Dimplex at (866) 673-9880 anytime, or visit www.recall.dimplex.com for a free replacement kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

POWER PACKS 

Timi is recalling Mobile Power Packs sold nationwide from August 2007 to March 2008. The lithium-ion cells used in the Mobile Power Pack can ignite or explode while charging, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled Mobile Power Pack is a mobile device that receives an AC charge in a compact battery pack that will then give five DC charges to small electronic devices including mobile phones, MP-3 players, Blackberries, and PDAs. The front displays the word “Tumi” engraved on a silver button located towards the bottom of the device. Style number 14362 is printed on the power pack packaging. 

Contact Tumi customer care at (800) 530-0069 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.Tumi.com, for instructions on how to return the power pack and receive a free replacement power pack. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

Haselson International Trading Inc. is recalling Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from July 2006 to September 2009. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 through 7 and S (8) and M (10-12). The sweatshirts were sold in various colors and prints. The brand name Kani Gold or Road Block is printed inside of the garment on the neck tag. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings Consumers can also return the sweatshirts to Burlington Coat Factory or the Haselson for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Haselson at (800) 217-4478 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GRACO HIGH CHAIRS 

Graco Children's Products Inc. is recalling Graco Harmony™ High Chairs sold nationwide from December 2003 to March 2010. The screws holding the front legs of the high chair can loosen and fall out and/or the plastic bracket on the rear legs can crack causing the high chair to become unstable and tip over unexpectedly. This poses a fall hazard. 

This recall involves all Harmony™ High Chairs. The Harmony™ high chair was manufactured from November 2003 through December 2009 and is no longer in production. A list of the model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. The model number can be found on the label that is located on the underside of the foot rest. 

Consumers should contact Graco at (877) 842-3206 or visit www.gracobaby.com to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org

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OFFICE CHAIRS 

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling Konrad and Loft Office Chairs sold nationwide from January 2009 to December 2009. The chair backs can come loose from the seat base, posing a fall hazard. 

The wooden office chairs have the following brand names, SKU numbers and purchase order numbers: Konrad models SKU #415413, and PO numbers 200360055, 200360056, 200360057, 400360062, 400360063, 400360064; and Loft models SKU #415414 and PO numbers 200360058, 200360059, 200360060, 200360061, 400360065, 400360066, 400360074, 400360075. 

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

Consumers can also contact Cost Plus Inc. at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. ET any day or visit www.worldmarket.com. More info at www.recalls.org

BOTANIKA CANDLES 

Lumetique Inc. is recalling DayNa Decker Botanika Candles sold nationwide from November 2009 to January 2010. The candle flame can unexpectedly flare up and the glass container can crack, posing fire, burn and laceration hazards. 

This recall involves DayNa Decker Botanika brand candles sold in 3-, 6-, and 16-ounce glass containers. The words "DayNa Decker" and Bacara, Bardou, Clementine, Indigo, Leila, Manzanita, Sierra, Taiga, Violetta, Viva, Yasmin, or Zelia appear on the bottom of the green glass container. 

Consumers should contact Lumetique at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.daynadecker.com to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a DayNa Decker brand product. More info at www.recalls.org

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BICYCLE BELLS 

Do It Best Corp. is recalling Bicycle Bells sold nationwide from August 2008 to August 2009. The red paint on the bicycle bells contains excessive lead levels. 

This recall involves children's bicycle bells. The bells are red, black and white and has "I My Bike" printed on the top. The green and white packaging reads "bike bell" and "$1." 

Consumers should and return the bells to the store where purchased for a refund. 

Consumers can also contact Do It Best Hardware at (877) 326-8954 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.doitbest.com.  More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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