Recalls announced

[June 20, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies June 8-17: 

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BUNK BEDS 

Big Lots, of Columbus, Ohio, is recalling metal futon bunk beds sold exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from January 2009 to April 2010. Children behind the futon or in the ladder area of the bunk bed can get entrapped when the futon and its metal frame are lowered from the seated to the flat position.  

The recall involves metal futon bunk beds with model number BFB1008 located on a label on the upper bunk support rail.  

Consumers should contact Big Lots at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.biglots.com for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRLS' DRESSES 

The TJX Companies, Inc. is recalling Emma's Garden Polka-Dot Girls' Dresses sold nationwide and in Canada from February 2011 to May 2011. The decorative buttons on the front of the dress can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves the Emma's Garden® polka-dot dresses. The girls' dresses in sizes 12 months to 5T were sold in black and white and pink and white. Dresses sold in the United States have neck tags bearing tracking number TJX-80327TDS1. 

Consumers should return the dresses to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers in the United States can call [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.tjmaxx.com or www.marshallsonline.com. Consumers in Canada can call  [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit  www.winners.ca. More info at www.recalls.org.  

CHILD BOOSTER SEATS 

Target is recalling Circo Child Booster Seats sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from January 2005 to June 2009. The booster seat's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, allowing a child to fall from the chair. 

The recall involves all Circo Booster Seats, including those sold as early as 2005. They attach to an adult chair to boost a child to a table. "Circo" and "Booster Seat" can be found on a green label located in the front of the booster seat. 

Consumers should return the seats to any Target store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Target at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SWING BAR 

Sportime LLC is recalling Abilitations aDOORable swing bar sold exclusively by Sportime in Georgia from January 2009 to March 2011. A welded eye hook on the swing bar can break, posing a fall hazard. 

The Abilitations brand aDOORable swing bar is designed to be suspended in a doorway so that a swing attachment can be connected. "Abilitations aDOORable Swing Bar" and product number "1302341" are printed on the metal pole. 

Consumers should contact Sportime at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.sportime.com to receive a full refund for the swing bar and additional attachments sold with the swing bar. More info at www.recalls.org.

AC AND HEATING UNITS 

GE Appliances and Lighting is recalling GE Zoneline Air Conditioners and Heaters sold nationwide from March 2010 to March 2011.  An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between January 2010 and March 2011, and are most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space. The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model are printed on the rating plate and can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact General Electric at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.geappliances.com/products/recall to schedule a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CUTLERY SETS 

Calphalon Corporation is recalling Calphalon Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets sold nationwide and in Canada from 2007 to May 2011. The tips of the 8- inch slicing knife and/or the 8-inch bread knife can protrude through the bottom slot row on the wooden block holder, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves all 17- and 21-piece Contemporary Cutlery Knife Sets with model numbers KNS17C and KNS21C. The knife sets were manufactured from August of 2007 through May 1, 2011. The recalled cutlery sets do not have model or date code markings on the wooden block although all sets have the "Calphalon" logo stamped in black on the front. 

Consumers should immediately contact Calphalon at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.calphalon.com  to receive a free repair kit for the recalled products. More info at www.recalls.org. 

AB STRAPS 

Harbinger Fitness is recalling Ab Straps exercise equipment sold nationwide from August 2006 to April 2011. The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure. The word "Harbinger" appears on the outer side of one ab strap. Universal Product Code (UPC) 000751510964 is on the bottom flap of the packaging of the affected ab straps. 

Consumers should contact Harbinger at [phone] from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to noon PT on Friday or visit www.harbingerfitness.com for a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

TOY HELICOPTERS 

Excite USA is recalling Military Copters sold exclusively at Rite Aid stores nationwide from January 2011 to May 2011. The plastic blades of the helicopter can detach during operation, posing a laceration hazard. 

The recalled toy Military Copters are operated by manual rotary starters and sold as a unit with two sizes, 7 and 11 inches in length, of tan and black helicopters. The product comes in a blister pack with "Military Copter with 2 Launchers" marked on the package and "Military Copter" marked on both sides of the manual starter. The model number, #9009935 and UPC 680108044474 number are printed on the back of the package near the bar code. 

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

Consumers can also contact Excite USA at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.Excite-Limited.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

YARD TRACTORS 

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is recalling Husqvarna Yard Tractors with TuffTorq K46LD Transaxle sold nationwide from May 2010 to December 2010. The yard tractor's transaxle can experience intermittent drive failure, posing a risk of reduced or lost braking ability. 

Yard tractors included in the recall have model numbers YTH23V42LS and YTH24V48LS and serial numbers ranging from 050110A001000 to 123110D999999. The first six digits of the serial number is a date code. Tractors included in the recall have a serial date range of May 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Model and serial information is located on an identification plate attached to the underside of the seat. 

Consumers should contact Husqvarna at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.husqvarna.us to schedule a free repair at an authorized Husqvarna dealer. More info at www.recalls.org.

BICYCLE RACKS 

Quality Bicycle Products is recalling Carrier rack for mounting over front bicycle wheel sold nationwide from December 2009 to February 2011. The bicycle rack's mounting bracket can crack or break. When this happens, the rack can fall onto the bicycle's front wheel, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Civia Loring bicycle racks. They have black aluminum tubing with bamboo panels and mount to the bicycle's front fork. The word "Civia" is printed on the rack's side panels. 

Consumers should contact the store where purchased for a full refund or replacement. 

Consumers can also contact Quality Bicycle Products toll-free at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or http://civiacycles.com/
aftermarketloringfrontrackrecall/. More info at www.recalls.org.

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