Recalls announced

[July 18, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 16: 

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CERAMIC HEATERS 

Meijer Inc. is recalling Touch Point Oscillating Ceramic Heaters sold nationwide from October 2009 to April 2011. The oscillating mechanism in the heaters can short out, posing a fire hazard. 

This announcement involves Touch Point oscillating ceramic heaters with model number PTC-902. The model number and UPC code 7-60236-58339 are printed on a metal label/plate on the bottom of the heater. Some models have an additional digit in the UPC code, making it a 12-digit code. In addition, some heaters will have a UPC code 7-13733-29222 sticker on the bottom of the packaging box. 

Consumers should return the heaters to the nearest Meijer retail store for a full refund of the purchase price. 

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

SAFETY LANYARDS 

Petzl America Inc. is recalling Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2002 to May 2011. Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall affects all Scorpio and Absorbica lanyards manufactured before May 2011. 

Scorpio: Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2002 and 2005 are model numbers L60 and L60 CK. The pouch has a tag on it with the word "PETZL" in white letters. The other end of the blue pouch has a blue and yellow webbing attachment loop that connects to the climbing harness. Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2005 and 2011 are model numbers L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL. 

Absorbica: Affected model numbers are L70150 I, L70150 IM, L70150 Y, L70150 YM, L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, and L59 MGO. The lanyards have a black zippered pouch with yellow trim and the Petzl logo on the side. 

Consumers should contact Petzl America Inc. or visit www.petzl.com for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products. More info at www.recalls.org.

DIVING SYSTEMS 

Diving Unlimited International Inc. is recalling DUI Weight & Trim System Classic and DUI Weight & Trim System II sold nationwide and in Canada from July 2010 to April 2011. Manufacturing defects in the lanyard connecting the handle to the pocket or the cable securing the pocket to the harness can prevent the weight pockets from easily detaching from the harness and releasing the weights when the handle is pulled. This poses a drowning hazard. 

The weight harnesses are made of heavyweight nylon and are black in color with gray handles. The DUI logo appears on the pockets. The Weight & Trim System Classic has two small weight pockets on each side. The Weight & Trim System II has one large weight pocket on each side. 

Consumers should call DUI at [phone] Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or visit www.DUI-Online.com to receive a free repair of the system. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]