Recalls announced

[October 17, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies Oct. 6-15: 

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OCTOBER 6

IKEA TENTS 

IKEA is recalling BUSA children's folding tents sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and in Canada from August 2011 to September 2011. The steel wire frame of the tent can break, producing sharp wire ends that can protrude through the tent fabric, posing a laceration or puncture hazard. 

This recall involves a cube-shaped children's folding tent with model number 90192009. The brand name BUSA and IKEA and the model number are printed on a sewn-in label attached to an interior seam in the tent.  

Consumers should return the tents to their nearest IKEA store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at [phone] anytime, or visit http://www.ikea-usa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

OCTOBER 11   

POOL PUMP MOTORS 

Nidec Motor Corporation is recalling Ecotech EZ® Variable Speed pool pump motors sold nationwide from September 2010 to August 2011. The pump cover is not properly grounded posing an electrical shock hazard. 

The recalled motors are variable speed swimming pool pump motors with a 6.5 inch diameter steel frame painted black with a square or C-flange mounting. The rating plate is on the side of the pump and "EMERSON. CAT.NO.EVSS3" and " MODEL M63PWBLE-121.H.P. 3.0, S.F.1.15" is printed on the plate. 

Customers should call Nidec Motor Corporation at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.nidec-motor.com  to arrange a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

JOGGING STROLLERS 

B.O.B. Trailers Inc. is recalling B.O.B.® single and double strollers sold nationwide and in Canada from November 1998 to October 2011. The stroller canopy's embroidered logo's backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves all B.O.B. strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. The BOB®, Ironman® or Stroller Strides® brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers. 

Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bobnotices.com for instructions on removing the backing. More info at www.recalls.org.

BIO-FUEL GEL 

Marshall Group is recalling Marshall Gardens PatioGlo Bio-Fuel Gel sold nationwide from November 2010 to August 2011. The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly to the consumer and expel onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. 

This recall involves pourable gel fuels packaged in 32 oz. clear plastic bottles and sold with or without citronella. The label on the container says "PatioGlo bio-fuel gel" or "Citronella PatioGlo". 

Consumers should return all bottles to the company for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Marshall Group at 855-270-8482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit  http://marshallgroupcorp.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]