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[March 14, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 12: 

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ATVS 

American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling Suzuki KingQuad ATVs sold nationwide from July 2007 to February 2011. Some KingQuad ATV's plastic fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and can develop a fuel leak, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall is for the following Suzuki KingQuad models: all 2008 to 2010 LT-A450X models, all 2009 to 2010 LT-A500X models, all 2008 to 2010 LT-A750X models and 2011 LT-A500X and LT-A750X models manufactured before December 11, 2010. The words "Suzuki KingQuad" are on the left and right sides of the fuel tank housing. 

Consumers should contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Suzuki at (800) 444-5077 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.suzukicycles.com. More info at www.recalls.org

BABY SLIPPERS 

Atico International USA is recalling holiday rattle baby slippers sold exclusively a Walgreen stores nationwide from October 2010 to January 2011. The internal stuffing and rattle inside the slippers decorative figures can be pulled out, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled slippers are decorated with stuffed fabric figures including snowmen, Santa, reindeer, and penguins, and have decorative rattles inside the slippers that sound like bells when shaken. Item number 999526 is printed on the back of the cardboard header card packaging. "Find Your Joy" is printed on the front of the slippers packaging. 

Consumers should return the slippers to any Walgreen location for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Atico International USA at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.aticousa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

MOUNTAIN BIKES 

Procycle Group, Inc, is recalling Rocky Mountain Bicycles sold nationwide from June 2007 to November 2010. The front fork steering tube can break, posing a fall injury hazard. 

The recalled bicycles have Rocky Mountain Bicycle printed on the frame. Only bicycles with certain serial numbers, located on the bottom side of the bicycle, are included in this recall and can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Procycle at (855) 880-9062 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bikes.com with your serial number to determine if it is included in the recall and to arrange for a free replacement of the fork. More info at www.recalls.org

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WOODEN PUZZLES 

Kid O Products LLC is recalling wooden fruit puzzles sold nationwide from November 2010 to February 2011. The knobs attached to the puzzle fruits can come loose, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves wooden puzzles that consist of a board and four pieces representing an orange, a plum, a pear and an apple. "Grouping Objects – Fruit" and style number10307 can be found on the packaging. 

Consumers should return the puzzles to the retail store where they purchased it for a full refund. Consumers can also contact Kid O Products at (212) 366-5858 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kidoproducts.com for instructions on how to mail the product to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

NIGHTLIGHTS 

The Land of Nod is recalling "Camp Nod" lantern nightlights sold exclusively by The Land of Nod nationwide from September 2004 to October 2010.  An electrical short circuit can occur in the nightlight's wiring, posing a risk of fire or shock hazard. 

This recall involves "Camp Nod" electric lantern nightlights. The lanterns have either a barbell tag on the cord that includes item number 0603041-RE (red) or 0603041-BL (blue), or a tag affixed to the underside of the lantern that includes the words "The Land of Nod." 

Consumers should return it to The Land of Nod to receive a merchandise credit for the purchase price. 

Consumers can also contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.landofnod.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

FIREPLACES 

Southern Enterprises Inc. is recalling Colin Cowie Gel-Fuel Wood Fireplaces sold by Home Shopping Network nationwide between October and November 2010. Heat from the operating unit causes the plastic mounting screws to deform causing the unit to fall from the wall, posing a fall and fire hazard. 

This recall involves Colin Cowie dual-positioning, wood wall-mount, gel-fuel fireplace with item No. 955-074. Lot number SEI/07/001 can be found on a label on the rear of the unit in the upper right hand corner when horizontal. 

Consumers should call SEI at (877) 858-4959 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.seidal.com/retrofit for a corrective retrofit kit that will be sent free of charge. More info at www.recalls.org

SWEATSHIRTS 

Sunsations Inc. is recalling cildren's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings sold at Sunsations stores in VA, MD and NC from May 2009 to November 2010. The hooded sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. 

The recall involves children's and juniors hooded sweatshirts with "Virginia Beach," "Ocean City," "Nags Head" or "Kill Devil Hills" printed on the front. The following style and items numbers are included in the recall and are printed on a tag sewn into the sweatshirt's neck: BL200 (item #16692) in black, style BL300 (item #16693) in brown and style 292 (item #20221) which come in navy blue, pink and light blue. 

Consumers should remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt or return the sweatshirt to Sunsations for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Sunsations at (800) 786-9044 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.sunsationsusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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DOOR LOCKSETS 

Stanley Security Solutions Inc. is recalling 6K and 7KC series door locksets old nationwide from April 2010 to January 2011. The latches can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. 

The recalled latches are in 6K and 7KC series medium Duty Locksets. These locksets have a brass or stainless steel finish and may have the word "BEST" embossed on the key core. 

Consumers should contact Stanley Security Solutions at (888) 312-8875 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit  www.stanleysecuritysolutions.com to schedule an appointment to have the latches replaced free of charge. More info at www.recalls.org

WORKBENCH COMPONENTS

Global Industrial is recalling Global Workbench Power Risers, Power Aprons and Power Shelves sold nationwide from January 2009 to December 2010. Misrouted wiring in the electrical outlets on the workbench risers, aprons and shelves, and reverse polarity in some workbench power cords pose an electric shock hazard. 

This recall affects all workbenches with components listed at www.recalls.org

Global is contacting its customers directly and either sending replacement risers, aprons and shelves or sending technicians to repair faulty wiring and replace faulty power cords. 

Consumers can also contact Global at (855) 657-0424 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET. More info at www.recalls.org.   

WINE OPENERS 

Sunbeam Products Inc. is recalling wine bottle openers sold by QVC from November 2010 to December 2010. The wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves the "skybar™ Air Pump Wine Opener" model number NBSKWA2600. "skybar" is printed on the side of the wine bottle opener. Model number NBSKWA2600 is printed on the bottom of the wine bottle opener. 

Consumers who purchased the wine bottle openers at a QVC store should return them to any QVC store for a full refund. If the wine openers were not purchased through QVC, contact Sunbeam at (888) 759-2279 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.skybarhome.com for instructions to obtain a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.  

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES 

Fun World Inc. is recalling Little Pet Vet and Dr. Littles Halloween Costumes sold nationwide from August 2010 to October 2010. The costumes are sold with a toy stethoscope accessory. The plastic ear pieces at the end of the stethoscope can be pulled off, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall is limited to the stethoscope accessory from Fun World's toddler-sized Pet Vet and Dr. Littles costumes. A tracking label bearing the code 10060GFI01 and a production date of either Jan-Mar 2010 or Apr-Jun 2010 is sewn into the neck of the scrub shirt or the lab coat. 

Consumers should contact Fun World at (800) 247-5314 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the stethoscope for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

DIRT BIKES 

Baja Motorsports is recalling dirt bikes sold at Pep Boys stores nationwide from December 2010 to January 2011. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with VIN numbers beginning with "L98." The model number and VIN are located on the product data plate, which is located on the side of the "goose neck" (where the handle bars meet the body of the bike). 

Consumers should contact Baja Motorsports at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.bajamotorsports.com to schedule a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

OUTDOOR FIREPLACES 

Sunjoy Industries is recalling Freestanding Steel Outdoor Fireplaces sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and in Canada from March 2010 to November 2010. The decorative bronze powder coat finish on the fireplace chimney can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves "Garden Treasures Living" steel outdoor fireplaces with a bronze finish chimney and slate colored accents. Item number 0027705 and model number L-OF082PST-3 are printed on the front page of the product's instruction manual. 

Consumers should contact Sunjoy at (877) 343-5651 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.sunjoydirect.com/fireplacerecall.htm to obtain a free replacement chimney and chimney cap. More info at www.recalls.org

SURGE PROTECTORS 

Milestone AV Technologies is recalling low-profile power conditioners/surge protectors sold nationwide from June 2009 to December 2010. Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard. 

This recall involves all Sanus Elements model ELM205 low-profile power conditioners or surge protectors. SANUS ELEMENTS is printed on the front of the unit and the model number is printed near the UL logo on the back. 

Consumers should contact Milestone at (877) 894-6280 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Saturday and Sunday, or visit www.milestone.com/recall for a replacement product or refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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