Recalls announced

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

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JANUARY 31

SPECIALIZED BICYCLES 

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling 2012 Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks sold nationwide from June 2011 to November 2011. The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves the 2012 Tricross Sport and 2012 Tricross Comp model bicycles. The bicycles are various colors and have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name "Tricross Sport" or "Tricross Comp" is on the top tube. 

Consumers should return the bicycles to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork. 

Consumers can also contact Specialized at [phone] from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.specialized.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SNOWMOBILES 

Arctic Cat is recalling Arctic Cat Snowmobiles sold nationwide from May 2011 to December 2011. The lower steering tie-rod attachment can loosen and cause loss of steering control, posing a crash hazard. 

The recall involves the 2012 model year of the F, XF, and M model snowmobiles. Complete list at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. 

Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.arctic-cat.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

FEBRUARY 1

HURRICANE LIGHTS 

Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Hurricane Style Lights sold at Christmas Tree Shops from December 2010 to November 2011. An electrical short circuit can occur in the light's internal wiring, causing smoke and posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled Hurricane Style Light is a circular lamp with a white metal basket and moveable handle for hanging or carrying at the top. The model number "DML0593" and SKU/UPC number "000015806710" are printed on the price tag attached to the product. 

Consumers should return the lights to any Christmas Tree Shops location for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Christmas Tree Shops at [phone] anytime, or visit www.christmastreeshops.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HOLIDAY TEA LIGHTS 

Christmas Tree Shops is recalling holiday-themed tea light candle warmers sold at Christmas Tree Shops from November 2011 to December 2011. The candle warmers can catch fire because the warming bowl is positioned too close to the tea light candle, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves holiday-themed tea light candle warmers in the shapes of snowmen and gingerbread houses. The Snowmen model has SKU/UPC 000016005396 and the Gingerbread house model has SKU/UPC 000016005372 printed on a label on the bottom of the product. 

Consumers should return the item to any Christmas Tree Shops store to receive a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Christmas Tree Shops at [phone] any time, or visit www.christmastreeshops.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

POWER STRIPS 

The Container Store is recalling Lush Life® power strips sold at The Container Stores nationwide from October 2011 to December 2011. The power strips have undersized wiring, and the wiring and plastic strip fail to meet the requirements for fire resistance, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves three designs of brightly-colored, six-outlet power strips with model number 8001-6 embossed on the back. Power strip designs include Pop Power Strip in Scroll (black with white scroll), Dot (blue with orange, white and lime green dots and a lime green cord), and Zebra (black and white zebra stripes). "Lush Life® power strips by design" is printed on the product's packaging. 

Consumers should return the power strips to any of The Container Store locations for a full refund plus a $15 merchandise card. 

Consumers can also contact The Container Store at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, and between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, or visit www.containerstore.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

FEBRUARY 2

HP FAX MACHINES 

Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling HP fax 1040 and 1050 machines sold nationwide, in Canada and Mexico from November 2004 to December 2011. The fax machines can overheat due to an internal electrical component failure, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves HP Fax 1040 and 1050 models. The HP logo and the model number are printed on the front of the fax machine. 

Consumers should contact HP at [phone] between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or http://www.hp.com/go/faxrecall/US-en for a rebate on the purchase of an authorized replacement HP fax machine or a partial rebate of certain HP ink jet printers. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SLEEPER OTTOMANS 

LTD Commodities is recalling Fold-Out Sleeper Ottomans sold nationwide from June 2011 to October 2011. The welding joints on the legs can break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves fold-out sleeper ottomans with a brown slipcover. A tag with the manufacturer's registration number "VA18265(CN)" is attached to one of the three cushions. 

Consumers should contact LTD Commodities LLC and ABC Distributing at [phone], or The Lakeside Collection at [phone] between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT. Consumers can also visit www.ltdcommodities.com, www.abcdistributing.com or www.lakeside.com to obtain instructions on how to obtain a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

KONICA MINOLTA PRINTERS 

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. is recalling Konica Minolta Printers sold nationwide from June 2010 to March 2011. The printers can short circuit and overheat during use, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves four desktop models of laser color printers: Magicolor 4750DN, Magicolor 3730DN, Bizhub C35 and Bizhub C35P. Model numbers are located on the plate attached to the side of the printer as well as the bottom of the front door. The printers are have "Konica Minolta" printed on the top of the front door. 

Consumers of Magicolor 3730DN and 4750DN should contact Konica Minolta at [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us.

to schedule a free replacement. Consumers of Bizhub C35 and C35P will be visited by an authorized service agent for repair and replacement of the faulty component. 

Consumers can also contact Konica Minolta at [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us. More info at www.recalls.org. 

FLOOR LAMPS 

West Elm, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., is recalling Overarching Floor Lamps sold nationwide from March 2011 to November 2011. A short circuit can occur in the lamp's wiring, posing a shock hazard. 

The Overarching Floor Lamp is 77 inches tall with a 19-inch diameter base and a curving arm that extends the lamp about 5 feet from the base. Consumers should return the lamp to West Elm for a full store credit. 

Consumers can also contact West Elm at [phone] between 7 a.m. and midnight ET seven days a week, or visit www.westelm.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

FEBRUARY 3

BUMBLERIDE STROLLERS 

Bumbleride is recalling Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2009 to January 2012. The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle. 

Consumers should contact Bumbleride at  [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit at www.support.bumbleride.com to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

INFANT BODYSUITS 

Weeplay Kids is recalling Carter's Watch the Wear Bodysuits and Sleep ‘n Play Garments sold nationwide from November 2010 to August 2011. The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves H.W. Carter & Sons/Carter's Watch the Wear bodysuits and sleep ‘n play one-piece garments. "Carter's Watch the Wear" is printed on the front of the package and on the inside neckline. Style numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Weeplay at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive free replacement garments. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GAS FURNACES 

Unitary Products Group (UPG ) is recalling Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T Gas Furnaces for Manufactured Homes sold nationwide and in Canada between 1995 and 2000. The furnace can overheat and cause the heat-exchanger to crack and create openings that allow flames to be exposed. When this happens, drywall and other nearby combustibles are exposed to the flames, posing a fire and smoke hazard. 

The recall involves Coleman, Coleman Evcon and Red T brand furnaces. "Coleman," "Coleman Evcon" and "Red T" brand names are located on the middle of the front access panel. The model number is written on a faceplate, found by removing both front access panels. Models numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact UPG at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.dgatprogram.com to schedule a free inspection and repair of any furnace involved in the recall. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]