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[September 27, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 25: 

HardwareGLASS VASES 

The Gerson Company is recalling 20" Glass Vases sold at Michael's stores nationwide and in Canada from July 2006 to March 2010. The glass vases can break or fracture, posing a laceration hazard. 

The recalled vases are made of clear glass and stand about 4" wide x 20" tall. The SKU# 405334 and UPC: 0-37916-88960-3 are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase. 

Consumers should contact Gerson at (877) 461-6298 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.gersoncompany.com for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

MOOD RINGS 

D&D Distributing-Wholesale Inc. is recalling "Love Tester" Mood Rings and Necklaces sold nationwide from September 2005 to June 2010. The metal rings and necklaces contain high levels of lead. 

This recall involves a mood necklace which is 18 inches in length and an adjustable ring. The products change colors when the user's "mood" changes. "Love Tester" and "Are You In the Mood" are labeled on the products' packaging. 

Consumers should return the items to the store where purchased to receive a full refund or replacement product. 

Consumers can also contact D&D Distributing-Wholesale at (800) 262-9435 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.dddist.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

SIMILAC INFANT FORMULAS

Abbott is recalling certain Similac-brand, powder infant formulas in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam and some countries in the Caribbean.

Abbott is recalling these products because of a possibility of the presence of a small common beetle in the product produced in one production area in a single manufacturing facility.

The recall of these powder infant formulas includes:

  • Certain Similac powder product lines offered in plastic containers.

  • Certain Similac powder product lines offered in sizes such as 8-ounce, 12.4-ounce and 12.9-ounce cans.

To immediately find out if the product in your possession is included in this recall, parents and caregivers should visit www.similac.com/recall, and type in their lot number to determine if their product is affected, or call (800) 986-8850.

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CIRCUIT BREAKERS 

Siemens Industry Inc. is recalling Siemens and Murray Circuit Breakers, Load Centers and Meter Combos sold nationwide from June 2010 to August 2010. The recalled circuit breakers have a spring clip that can break during normal use, leading to a loss of force to maintain a proper electrical connection in the panelboard. This can lead to excessive temperature, arcing or thermal damage at the connection point, and damage to the panelboard's electrical insulation and can result in a fire, property damage, or personal injury. 

This recall involves Siemens and Murray 15 through 50 AMP single and double pole circuit breakers, load centers (circuit breakers that come with an electrical panel), and meter combos (contain a load center and a meter socket). "Siemens" or "Murray," date codes 0610 or 0710 and the catalog number are printed on a label on the side of the circuit breakers. A complete list of the recalled item can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact Siemens at (800) 756-6996 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visitt  www.usa.siemens.com for a free inspection by an electrician and a free replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org.

NIGHT LIGHTS 

Molenaar LLC is recalling Electroluminescent night lights distributed nationwide from October 2001 to November 2009. The night lights can become hot to the touch and melt, resulting in risk of possible shock or fire. 

Two models of the night lights are being recalled. One model, Model No. 2019, is shaped like a house. The other, Model No. 2017, is square-shaped with a rounded top. "71980 U.S.A." is molded into the night light's back panel, just above the brass outlet prongs. The night lights may have the brand names or logos of various companies printed on the front. 

Consumers should throw the night lights away. 

Consumers can also contact Molenaar at (877) 719-4442 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.miline.comMore info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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