Recalls announced

[August 06, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 4: 

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JULY 31

CHILD CARRIERS 

Liberty Mountain is recalling Kenta and Kenta Plus child carriers sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2010 to May 2012. The side strap's seam can unravel and cause the strap to separate, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves backpack-style child carriers sold under the Kenta and Kenta Plus model name. "VAUDE" is printed on the back and between the shoulder straps of the carrier. "Kenta" or "Kenta Plus" is printed on the lower back or hip belt of the carrier. 

Consumers should return the product to an authorized VAUDE dealer for a replacement. 

Consumers can also contact Liberty Mountain at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.vaude.com or www.libertymountain.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MINI TOY VEHICLES 

Green Toys is recalling Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles sold nationwide and in Canada from March 2012 to June 2012. The wheels and hubcaps on the toy cars can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves Green Toys™ Mini Vehicles. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Green Toys Inc. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.greentoys.com/recall to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

AUGUST 1 

STAGE CADDIES 

Midwest Folding Products, of Chicago, Ill., is recalling stage and riser caddies sold nationwide from January 1989 to March 2012. The caddy's latches do not automatically close to secure the stages and risers when stored. Unsecured stages and risers can fall off the caddies and onto consumers. 

This recall involves Midwest Folding Products' caddies used to store collapsible stages and risers when they are not being used. The caddies are brown, gray or black metal and measure 44 inches long by 30 inches wide by 60 inches high. They hold six 96-inch long or eight 48 to 72-inch long stage or riser platforms. Yellow caution and instruction labels are located on the caddy's frame. 

Caddy owners should contact Midwest Folding Products at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's website at www.midwestfolding.com. to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

AUGUST 2

BISTRO SETS 

Midas Lin Company Ltd. is recalling Patio Bistro Sets sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide from August 2011 to February 2012. When the chair support bar is not fully engaged, the chair poses a fall hazard to a consumer who sits in the partially engaged chair. 

This recall involves folding chairs sold with three-piece patio bistro sets. Each set contains two folding chairs and a folding table. Model #S658-01, item # 0355053 and "Garden Treasures" is printed on the cover of the instruction manual sold with the patio bistro sets. 

Consumers should contact Midas Lin at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.cobernbistroset.com for a new set of warning labels. More info at www.recalls.org.

DEHUMIDIFIERS 

Sears is recalling Kenmore Dehumidifiers sold nationwide from 2003 to 2009. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, melt and catch on fire, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves 35-, 50- and 70-pint dehumidifiers with a Kenmore logo on the front top of the unit, manufactured between 2003 and 2005. Model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Recall Fulfillment Center at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT Saturday, or visit www.Kenmoredehumidifierrecall.com to receive a Sears gift card. More info at www.recalls.org.

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