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[November 26, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 24: 

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NOVEMBER 20

CHILDREN'S PAJAMAS 

Boden & Co. is recalling Children's Pajamas sold exclusively at Bodenusa.com from July 2012 to September 2012. The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. 

The brand name "Mini Boden" appears on a label attached to the back of the neck of the tops and the center of the back of the waist on the bottoms and on the packaging. Each pack contains two long-sleeved tops and two bottoms in one of the following color schemes: black, white and blue with motorcycles print; white, blue and pink with rocket and stars print; or a light blue, blue and green with cars print. 

Consumers should contact Boden at (866) 206-9508, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET daily, or visit www.bodenusa.com for a full refund, exchange or merchandise credit. More info at www.recalls.org

GIRL'S PAJAMAS 

Elephantito is recalling Girl's Pajamas sold nationwide from August 2008 to September 2011. The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. 

This recall involves children's woven cotton pajama sets with style number JP 12 FL. The style number is printed on the garment's hang tag. 

Consumers can return the pajamas to the place of purchase for a full refund, exchange or store credit. 

Consumers can also contact Elephantito at (888) 776-9541, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.elephantito.com for more information. More info at www.recalls.org.

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NOVEMBER 21

WINDOW COVERINGS 

Hunter Douglas is recalling Standard cordlock top-down/bottom-up Duette and Applause honeycomb shades; standard cordlock top-down/bottom-up Hunter Douglas pleated shades; Hunter Douglas Brilliance Privacy View pleated shades and standard cordlock Duette and Applause Duolite shades sold nationwide from January 2011 to August 2012. Some of the cords inside the breakaway cord stop were tied in a single knot which can prevent the cord stop from functioning as designed to break away. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle. 

This recall involves custom-made cellular and pleated window coverings, sold in various colors and featuring a breakaway cord stop. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the tassels on the single cords that descend from the breakaway cord stop. 

Consumers contact Hunter Douglas at (800) 997-2389 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.hunterdouglas.com/connector for a free repair kit with instructions on untying the knot. More info at www.recalls.org

FOAM CRAFT KITS 

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft is recalling Foam Pumpkin Turkey Craft Kits sold nationwide from August 2012 to October 2012. Magnets holding the pumpkin shell pieces together can become loose, posing an ingestion hazard. 

The recalled product is an adult seasonal craft item that, when assembled, resembles a turkey with a pumpkin-shaped body. 

Consumers should return the kit for a full refund to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store. 

Consumers can also contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores at (888) 739-4120, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.joann.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

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