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[May 10, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 8: 

HOODED SWEATSHIRTS 

JD Fine & Company is recalling Children's Hooded Velour Sweatshirts with Drawstrings sold at Saks Off 5th Avenue outlet stores nationwide from July 2009 to April 2010. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves hooded sweatshirts sold under the "Sweet Tart" brand name in three styles: G80072873C in navy with rhinestones in the shape of a star; G80072874M in pink with rhinestones in the shape of a peace sign; and G80072875F in gray with rhinestones in the shape of a heart. The sweatshirts were sold in children's sizes XS, S, M and L and the name "Sweet Tart" can be found on the neck label. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets or return the product to the store where purchased for a refund. 

Consumers can also contact JD Fine & Company at (925) 521-3300 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.sweettartgirl.com. More info at www.recalls.org

ROMAN SHADES 

Blair LLC is recalling Roman Shades sold nationwide from April 2007 to January 2010. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. 

This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcovering.org for a free repair kit. 

Consumers can also contact Blair at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or www.blair.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

WATER BOTTLE SPOUTS 

Klean Kanteen Inc. is recalling Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts sold nationwide and in Canada from April 2009 to April 2010. The water bottle spouts can break or crack, posing a choking hazard. 

The Sport Cap 2.0 water bottle spouts are made of black plastic and have an attachment loop. "Klean Kanteen" is stamped into the side of the cap. 

Consumers should contact Klean Kanteen at (877) 546-9063 anytime, or visit www.kleankanteen.com/safetynotice to receive a free mailing envelope to return the water bottle spout and to receive a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org

BICYCLE COMPONENT 

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. is recalling 2010 26" Epic and 26" Era Bicycles sold nationwide from September 2009 to October 2009. The shock absorber mount can break and the shock absorber can make contact with the wheel spokes, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves alloy seat stays on the following 2010 Specialized 26" Era and 26" Epic bicycles: 2010 Epic Marathon Carbon, 2010 Epic Marathon Frame, 2010 Epic Expert Carbon, 2010 Epic Expert, 2010 Epic Comp Carbon, 2010 Epic Comp, 2010 Era FSR Expert Carb, 2010 Era FSR Expert and 2010 Era FSR Comp. 

Consumers should contact a Specialized dealer for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Specialized at (877) 808-8154 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit www.specialized.com. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING 

Roberta Roller Rabbit is recalling Roberta Roller Rabbit Children's Kimono Robe, Lounge Sets and Slumber Short Sets sold at Roberta Roller Rabbit stores in New York. East Hampton, NY and Santa Monica, Cal. from January 2005 to February 2010. The recalled sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves long sleeved children's kimono robes, lounge sets and slumber short sets. The garments were sold in sizes 0 (12 months), 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10. A yellow label at the inside neck reads "Roberta Roller Rabbit." 

Consumers should return the items to a Roberta Roller Rabbit retail store for a store credit. 

Consumers can also contact Roberta Roller Rabbit at (877) 449-0604 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.RobertaRollerRabbit.com (pdf). More info at www.recalls.org

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CHOPPER BICYCLES 

Nirve Sports Ltd. is recalling Chopper-style bicycles sold nationwide from December 2008 to April 2009. The bicycle stem on the handlebars can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious fall and injury. 

This recall involves three models: Red Star, Skulls and Cannibal chopper-style bicycles with the model names printed on the chain guard. Red Star has a black finish; Skulls bear a skull graphic and come in grey and black; and Cannibal bears a dragon graphic and comes in a black finish. Serial numbers are located on the bottom of the bicycle between the pedals. A complete list of the recalled models can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return the bicycles to the place of purchase for free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Nirve Sports at (888) 296-4783 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.nirve.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CRIBS 

C&T International/Sorelle is recalling Drop-Side Cribs sold nationwide from January 2000 to March 2010. The cribs' drop-side hardware can disengage from the tracks, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. 

This recall involves C&T International, Sorelle and Golden Baby wood cribs. The full-size cribs were sold in natural, white and cherry finishes. The model number and/or model name is printed on a label affixed to the footboard or headboard under the Caution statement. 

Consumers should contact C&T/Sorelle at (877) 791-9398 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.candtinternational.net to receive a free replacement kit. More info at www.recalls.org

HAIR DRYERS 

Conair Corp. is recalling BabylissPro Compact Hair Dryers sold nationwide from January 2006 to April 2010. The spinning fan within the hair dryer can break apart, striking the hair dryer's plastic shell. This causes the plastic to shatter, creating a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves the BabylissPro 052 Series Professional Compact Hair Dryer. The hair dryer is sold under the brand names Babyliss® Pro Mighty Mini, Babyliss® Pro Nano Titanium(TM), Babyliss® Pro Porcelain Ceramic, BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline and BabylissPro TT® Tourmaline Titanium. The model name is on the hair dryer's plastic shell. Also, "1000W" and the model number are on the dryer handle. A list of the recalled models can be found at www.recalls.org

Pharmacy

Consumers should contact Conair at 800-687-6916 between 8:30 a.m and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.babylissus.com/recall052  to receive a free replacement hair dryer. More info at www.recalls.org

GIRLS' VESTS 

MIM-PI USA LLC is recalling girls' hooded sleeveless vests sold nationwide from January 2009 to December 2009. The garments have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves girls' hooded sleeveless vests with drawstrings sold in sizes 2 through 10. The vests were sold in two colors: blue with pink flowers and black with white polka dots. Both styles have a fake fur trim around the hood and a black sweater-like knit trim at the armholes and waist. The vests have an interior zipper covered by an exterior flap closure and a sewn-in neck tag that reads "mim-pi." 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the recalled garments or return the vests to the place of purchase for a store credit. 

Consumers can also contact MIM-PI USA at (407) 492-8361 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mim-pi.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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