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[May 09, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 7: 

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TOY STORY 3 GAME 

G.A. Gertmenian and Sons recalls Toy Story 3 Bowling Game sold a Walmart stores nationwide from September 1, 2010 to September 25, 2010. The red paint used on some bowling pins has been measured to be in excess of the maximum allowable level of 90 ppm. 

This recall affects Toy Story 3 Bowling Game Rugs with a batch marking of JA 148. The batch marking JA 148 appears on the bottom front of the packaging just above the bar code, and is also located on the tag attached to the rug. 

Consumers should contact G.A. Gertmenian and Sons LLC at (888) 224-4181 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm PT Monday through Friday for a free replacement set. More info at www.recalls.org.

SANDERS 

One World Technologies Inc. is recalling Ryobi ¼ Sheet Sanders sold nationwide from June 2005 to August 2010. Pieces of the fan can break off from the fan assembly and be ejected from the product, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Ryobi brand sheet sanders, model S651D. The model number can be found on the data plate located on the side of the sander just below the handle. 

Consumers should contact One World Technologies at (800) 597-9624 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ryobitools.com to receive a free replacement sander. More info at www.recalls.org

LAWN MOWER ENGINES 

Kohler Co. is recalling Kohler Courage Engines sold nationwide from February 2011 to April 2011. A wire connector on the engine can become disconnected causing the operator's seat switch to fail. When this happens, the blades will not shut down, posing a laceration hazard. 

Consumers contact an authorized Kohler dealer or the retail location where the tractor was purchased for a free inspection and repair. 

Consumers can also contact Kohler Co. at (800) 451-2294 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kohlerengines.com. More info at www.recalls.org

BUNK BEDS

Dorel Asia SRL is recalling wooden bunk beds sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2004 to September 2009. The wooden side rails that run from the headboard to the footboard and hold the bunk bed's mattress in place can split and cause the bunk bed to collapse, posing a fall hazard. 

The model number, date of manufacture, and color of the recalled beds can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Dorel Asia at (800) 295-1980 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.dorelasia.com to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

BUOYANCY DEVICES 

WRK Enterprises is recalling Edge and HOG (Highly Optimized Gear) Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) sold nationwide and in Canada from May 2009 to October 2010.

The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard. 

This recall affects Edge Freedom and Stealth models, and the HOG 32lb Wing model. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return the devices to an authorized Edge dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge. 

Consumers can also contact Chris Richardson at 1-888-370-3483 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.edge-gear.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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PACIFIER CLIP 

Sandbox Medical, LLC is recalling pacifier clips sold nationwide from February 2011 to March 2011. The clip can break apart, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves the Cheaper Keeper pacifier clip that attaches a pacifier to a child's clothing. It is a clear plastic clip secured by a pink ribbon with a velcro closure. 

Consumers should throw the clip away. 

Consumers should contact Sandbox Medical at (800) 396-1550 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gumdroppacifier.com for a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org

BEADED CURTAINS 

Tween Brands Inc. is recalling beaded curtains sold nationwide from August 2010 to March 2011. The beaded curtains are prone to entanglement. When an adult or child plays with or runs through the beaded curtains, the risks of entanglement and strangulation are posed. 

This recall involves two styles of Justice-brand beaded door curtains, the diamond beaded curtain, and the disco ball beaded curtain. The name of the product is printed on the packaging and the curtains have tracking numbers 904598.1735 and 904597.1735 printed on labels located on one of the mounting brackets and on the packaging. 

Consumers should return the curtains to any Justice store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Tween Brands at (800) 934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.shopjustice.com. More info at www.recalls.org

BUOYANCY CONTROL DEVICES 

Sea Elite Systems is recalling Sea Elite Systems Buoyancy Control Devices (BCD) sold nationwide and in Canada from May 2009 to October 2010. The spring in the over pressure valve can corrode and break preventing the buoyancy control device from retaining air, posing a drowning hazard. 

 

This recall affects Sea Elite Scout and Profile model BCDs. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return the devices to an authorized Sea Elite Systems dealer for a free spring replacement at no charge. 

Consumers can also contact Chris Richardson at 1-888-370-3483 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.edge-gear.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GIRLS' SWEATERS 

El Gringo Imports is recalling girl's hooded sweaters with drawstring sold in Seattle from November 2009 to August 2010. The hooded sweaters have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. 

The recalled product is a hand-knitted wool sweater with a hood in sizes 1 through 10. The sweaters are multi-colored with a front zipper. "El Gringo Imports" is written on a black neck tag. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstring from the sweatshirt to eliminate the hazard or contact El Gringo Imports at (877) 278-1434 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit at elgringoimports.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

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