Recalls announced

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

ARROWS 

Beman is recalling Beman Bone Collector Arrows sold nationwide from August 2010 to September 2010. The recalled arrows can break when launched and hit unintended targets, posing a puncture hazard. 

This recall involves Beman Bone Collector Arrow sizes 340 and 400 with lot numbers 107545100, 107747900 and 107545200. "Beman," "Bone Collector," "340" or "400" and the lot number are printed on the arrows. 

Consumers should contact Beman at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.beman.com/recall to return the recalled arrows in exchange for free replacement arrows. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MINI TILLERS 

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling Mini Tillers with Honda Engines sold nationwide from March 2010 to September 2010. A rubber grommet that is part of the engine's fuel tank may crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled mini tillers have Honda GX25 mini four-stroke engines and their engine serial numbers can be found on the engine near the fuel tank cap. Both brands come in red and black.

Honda Mini Tiller: Model number FG110 with serial numbers GCALT 1696948 to 1700567.
Mantis Mini Tiller: Model numbers 7262 and 7270 with serial numbers GCART-1165215 to 1171495. 

Consumers should contact any Honda Power Equipment dealer or Honda Engine dealer (Mantis owners only) to arrange to have the fuel tank assembly replaced free of charge.

Consumers with Honda tillers should contact Honda at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.hondapowerequipment.com.

Consumers with Mantis mini-tillers should contact Mantis Customer Service at [phone] or visit www.mantis.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

POGO STICKS 

Sportcraft Ltd. is recalling Classic Sport Super Bounce Pogo Sticks sold exclusively at The Sports Authority stores nationwide from April 2010 to October 2010. The aluminum rivets on the pogo stick's frame tubes can break and cause the support clamp to detach and release the spring, posing fall and laceration hazards. 

The pogo sticks are silver and blue with "Classic Sport" printed on the front. This recall involves pogo sticks manufactured in February 2010 that have Sportcraft identification number 4112777F19414-02/10 printed on a tracking label on the base of the foot pedals. 

Consumers should return the product to any The Sports Authority location for a refund. 

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

CHILDREN'S JACKETS 

VOS Sports Inc. is recalling hooded jackets and sweatshirts sold nationwide from January 2005 to February 2010. The children's hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood and/or waist that can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. 

This recall involves all children's hooded sweatshirts and nylon hooded jackets with drawstring sold under the brand name "VOS Sports." "VOS Sports" and "RN#94353" are printed on the sewn-in label. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts and jackets or contact VOS Sports Inc. at [phone] between 8:30 am and 5 pm. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.vossports.com for instructions on how to return the item for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CRANK SETS FOR BICYCLES 

Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makers of bicycles are being recalled which were sold from February 2010 to October 2010. If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries. 

A crank set is the component of the bicycle that the chain and pedals attach to for pedaling. The recalled models are either painted black with "Gossamer" printed in white on the arm or white with "Gossamer" printed in black on the arm. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge. 

Consumers can also contact Full Speed Ahead at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.fullspeedahead.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILES 

BRP US Inc. is recalling Ski-Doo® Snowmobiles sold nationwide from March 2004 to March 2010. Electrostatic changes can accumulate and spark in the fuel tank when the engine is left idling, posing an explosion hazard. 

A complete list of the recalled snowmobiles can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact any Ski-Doo dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact BRP at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.ski-doo.com. More info at www.recalls.org.   

MOTORIZED AWNINGS 

Somfy Systems Inc. is recalling motorized awnings sold nationwide from December 2009 to September 2010. The awning motor's power cable can be severed while the awning is opened or closed manually, posing a risk of electrical shock. 

This recall involves the Sunea CMO RTS motor used to operate retractable awnings. "Somfy" is printed on the motor head. The Sunea CMO RTS model numbers included in this recall are 525A2, 535A2 and 550R2. The model number is printed on a label on the motor tube. 

Consumers can contact Somfy Systems at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.somfysystems.com to receive free installation of a replacement awning motor. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]