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[May 21, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 19: 

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MAY 15

BOYS' JACKETS 

Bonded Apparel is recalling SX and QH Boys' Zip-front Hooded Jackets sold exclusively at dd's Discount stores nationwide from August 2011 to December 2011. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves boys' long-sleeved zip-front hooded jackets. The jackets have one of four designs: the number "2" or the letter "B" embroidered on the left front chest; or the word "ROCK" or "AB Sportwear" embroidered across the chest. Either "SX" or "QH" appears on the label stitched at the neck. The jackets have model numbers: 1006, 1029, 1058 and 1061, however the model number only appears on the original hang tag and not on the product. 

Consumers should contact Bonded Apparel at (888) 974-1555 between 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

MAY 16

CRIB TENTS 

Five retailers are announcing a  recall to provide refunds to consumers who own crib tents and play yard tents made by Tots in Mind, Inc.Since Tots in Mind, Inc. is out of business, retailers who sold these products have stepped up to offer refunds or store credit to consumers. The crib tents and play yard tents can present an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.

The recalled products were sold at numerous retail stores including Bed Bath & Beyond/Buy Buy Baby, Burlington Coat Factory, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, Walmart and online on websites including Amazon.com. 

Consumers should contact the store listed below where the crib tent was purchased to receive either a refund or store credit. If consumer is unsure of where the crib tent was purchased, see return policy for individual retailers below on their website:

Consumers can identify their tent by the 2"x 1˝" label with Tots In Mind logo located on the non-mesh portion near the top of the tent. More info at www.recalls.org.

MAY 17

CLIMBING ROPES 

Porter Athletic is recalling Athletic Climbing Ropes sold nationwide from September 2009 to September 2011. The climbing rope can slip through the clamp that connects at the top, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. 

Consumers should contact Porter Athletic at (888) 277-7778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.porterathletic.com to schedule a repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

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CIRCULON COOKWARE 

Meyer Corporation U.S., is recalling Circulon Cookware Set sold exclusively by Costco nationwide from October 2011 to March 2012. The glass lid used with the 5-quart covered saute pan can crack, break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard. 

The defective lid is 11 inches in diameter with a rubber and stainless steel handle and a metal rim. The code IMCP1108 is stamped on the outside of the metal rim. The lid is part of the 13-Piece Circulon Premier Professional cookware set. 

Consumers should contact Circulon customer service at (800) 326-3933, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit www.circulon.com to receive a replacement lid. More info at www.recalls.org

TRAMPOLINES 

Aqua-Leisure is recalling First Fitness® Trampolines with Handlebars sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from September 2010 to April 2012. Metal fatigue can cause the handlebar to break away during use, posing a risk of laceration from exposed metal surfaces or other injury from a fall. 

This recall involves First Fitness Kid's First trampolines with handlebars. First Fitness is embossed on the jumping deck in white letters. The trampolines can be identified by model number FF-6902TR and Toys R Us SKN 491463. A sewn-in tag on the bottom of the deck lists the factory date code of five numbers followed by GLTX. 

Consumers should contact Aqua-Leisure at (888) 912-7087 between 8:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit website at www.aqualeisure.com for a full refund. 

CABINET LOCKS 

Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) Inc . is recalling Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks sold nationwide from January 2000 to March 2009. Young children can unexpectedly disengage the toilet locks. The cabinet locks are being recalled because young children can disengage the lock. 

This recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit toilet locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103. This recall also involves Safety 1st cabinet slide locks with model numbers 12013 and 12014. 

Consumers should contact DJG at (877) 416-8105 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.djgusa.com. for a free replacement lock of a different model. More info at www.recalls.org.

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