Recalls announced

[July 11, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 9: 

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LOG SPLITTERS 

Changzhou Globe Tool Group is recalling Task Force 5-ton electric log splitters sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide from January 2008 to March 2011. The electric log splitters have a hydraulic arm that, during use, slides under the handle used to move the machine. The moving hydraulic arm poses a laceration or amputation injury hazard to individuals who place their hands on that handle while the splitter is in operation. 

The log splitter brand name, model and item number below is included in this recall.

Brand Name	Mfg. Model No.	Item Number
Task Force	26083	241483

The item number and model number is printed on the power switch label at the rear of the log splitter. "Task Force" is printed on the side rail of the log splitters. 

Consumers should contact Changzhou Globe Tool Group Co. Ltd. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday to receive a free set of warning labels including placement instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

SILK GARMENTS 

Chanel Inc. is recalling silk scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses sold nationwide in March and April 2010. The garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for wearing apparel, posing a fire hazard. 

The scarves, dresses, skirts and blouses are made of 100 percent silk and come in a variety of designs. 

Consumers should contact Chanel customer service at [phone] to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BUILDING SETS 

Edushape Ltd. is recalling Mini Stars building sets sold nationwide from January 2007 to December 2009. Plastic knobs can break from the center of the stars, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves Mini Stars building sets. Each star has six circular knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. Edushape only makes Mini Stars in red, green, yellow or blue colors which are included in this recall. The Mini Stars do not have any markings, codes or logos stamped into the plastic. They were sold in sets of 12, 24, 36, 48 and 72 pieces. 

Consumers should contact Edushape at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.edushape.com for a free replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value. More info at www.recalls.org.

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL GLOVES 

Mizuno USA Inc. is recalling Mizuno Supreme Series and Ballpark Pro baseball and softball gloves sold at Walmart and Target stores nationwide from April 2010 to May 2011. Some gloves were found to contain a variety of molds that could cause respiratory or other infections. 

Description: The recalled items are leather Mizuno baseball and softball gloves. The gloves have a sewn-in white label on the heel of the glove with the words "Made in Vietnam" and the model number. Supreme Series gloves affected are further identified by the date code imprinted on the heel of the glove near the thumb opening. The models are affected by this recall can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Mizuno USA at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

DOLLAR TREE CANDLE HOLDERS 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling Glass Votive Candle Holders sold nationwide from December 2010 to April 2011. The glass votive candle holders can shatter while in use, posing a fire and laceration hazard. 

This recall involves frosted or clear glass votive candle holders with French vanilla scented candles. Model number 976127 and date code 1010 are printed on the bottom of the glass votive candle holder. 

Consumers should return the  item 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.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]