Recalls announced

[November 01, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Oct. 30: 

GE DISHWASHERS 

GE Appliances & Lighting is recalling GE Profile™ and GE Monogram® Dishwashers sold nationwide from July 2003 to December 2006. Water condensation can drip onto the electronic control board, causing a short circuit and resulting in an overheated connector. posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the GE Profile dishwashers manufactured between July 2002 and December 2005 and GE Monogram dishwashers manufactured between January 2004 and December 2006. The recalled model and serial numbers are listed at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact GE at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.geappliances.com/recall for a free in-home repair or to receive a GE rebate. More info at www.recalls.org.

TREE STEPS 

Primal Vantage Co. is recalling Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step sold nationwide from April 2008 to November 2009. The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard. 

Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. It is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have a "08", which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step denoting the year of manufacture. 

Consumers should contact Primal Vantage at [phone] between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.treestandcustomerservice.com to print a return form or for further information on how to locate the date code on your tree step. More info at www.recalls.org.

INFANT SHOES 

Meijer is recalling Falls Creek infant boy shoes sold at Meijer stores nationwide from July 2010 to September 2010. The shoelace toggles can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves Meijer Falls Creek infant boy casual shoes with bungee laces and toggles. The brown leather shoes were sold in infant sizes 5 to 10 and have "Falls Creek" imprinted on the bottom of the shoe. 

Consumers should return the product to any Meijer store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Meijer at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.meijer.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

JOHN DEERE MOWERS 

Deere & Company is recalling John Deere EZtrak Zero Turn Lawn Mowers with Foot Lift and Zero Turn Mowers with Premium Foot Lift Kit sold at John Deere dealers in the U.S. with the exception of California from January 2009 to September 2010. A bolt in the right-hand steering lever can catch on the tab of the foot lift stop and lock in place, causing the steering lever to remain in the forward travel position, posing an injury hazard. 

Z445 mowers with 54 inch high capacity deck and Z445 or Z465 Zero-Turn Mower with Premium Foot Lift features are being recalled. A list of the recalled items can be found at www.recalls.org.

Customers should contact a John Deere dealer to make arrangements to have the lift stop bracket removed from their machine. 

Consumers can also contact Deere & Company at [phone] Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or visit www.johndeere.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

HALLOWEEN LANTERNS 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling Pumpkin, Ghost and Skull Halloween Lanterns sold nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010. The bulb in the battery-operated lanterns can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves plastic Halloween-themed lanterns designed to resemble a pumpkin, ghost and skull. The lanterns are about 6 1/2 inches tall and were sold in orange, white and black. Model number 954437-13096-003-1005 is printed on the bottom of the lanterns. 

Consumers should return the lanterns to the store where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollartree.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

EASTON BICYCLES 

Easton Sports is recalling Bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts sold nationwide from April 2010 to August 2010. The carbon top clamp of the seat post can crack, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves bicycles with 2010 EC90 Zero seat posts. The EC90 Zero seat posts are black with red and gray graphics. "EC90" is printed on the post. 

Consumers should contact any authorized Easton Sports for a free replacement top seat clamp. 

Consumers can also contact Easton Sports at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.eastonbike.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRLS' VESTS 

The Children's Place Services Company is recalling White Ruffle Outdoor Vests sold by The Children's Place in September 2010. Metal snaps may detach from garment causing a choking hazard. 

The girls' ruffle vests are quilted and "chalk" colored with a hood trimmed in fake fur. The vests have a label sewn to the inside side seam of the lining with number #587754 printed on it. 

Customers who purchased the recalled product online will be mailed a postage-paid envelope with instructions for returning the vest(s) for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact The Children's Place Services Company, LLC at 877-752-2387 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.childrensplace.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]