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[October 22, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Oct. 20: 

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OCTOBER 16

CHILDREN'S HOODIES 

Children's Apparel Network, Ltd  is recalling Children's Fleece Hoodie and T-Shirt Sets sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from October 2011 to December 2011. The surface coating on the zipper of the fleece hoodie and t-shirt sets contain excessive levels of lead. 

The hoodies have Disney character designs in three different styles. "RN 16435" and the identification number, corresponding to the style, are printed on the label along the hoodie's side seam and can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return the set to any Target store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Children's Apparel Network at (800) 919-1917 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or www.childrensapparelnetwork.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

OCTOBER 18

INFANT SWINGS 

Dream On Me is recalling Happy Swing II infant swings sold nationwide from October 2010 to September 2012. The opening between the tray and seat or the grab bar and seat can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard. 

The Happy Swing II is a fabric infant swing that comes in red and green with a tray and grab bar attachment. The model/style number included in the recall is "432" which is printed on a label on the frame of the swing. 

Consumers should contact Dream On Me at (877) 201-4317 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dreamonme.com for a replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org

HIGH CHAIRS 

Dream On Me is recalling Bistro high chairs sold nationwide from November 2011 to September 2012. The front openings between the tray and seat bottom and on the side openings of the high chair between the armrest and seat bottom can allow a child's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck. 

This recall involves all Bistro high chairs with model/style number "255" which is printed on a tag attached to the back of the seat. The recalled high chair was manufactured in July 2011 and has a date code printed on a label on the back of the chair. 

Consumers should contact Dream On Me Inc. at (877) 201-4317 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dreamonme.com for instructions on receiving a free replacement high chair. More info at www.recalls.org

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BEER TAP HANDLES 

Taphandles is recalling Ceramic Beer Tap Handles sold nationwide from November 2003 to May 2006. The ceramic beer tap handle can break during normal use, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves ceramic beer tap handles sold in 25 custom-made designs. "Taphandles Inc." and "Made in China" are engraved on the gray metal base of the tap handle. 

Consumers should contact Taphandles at (877) 855-6383 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or www.taphandles.com/recall to receive a free replacement tap handle. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S CHAIRS 

Trend Lab is recalling Children's upholstered toddler chairs sold nationwide from November 2007 to August 2012. Staples in the binding on the back of the chair may come loose, posing a laceration or choking hazard. 

The recalled children's upholstered toddler chairs in Club style and Mod style are 24" wide by 18" tall by 17" deep. The Trend Lab name is on a label attached on the bottom of the chair with date codes TL1007C through TL0812C, which are read as TL two-digit month and two-digit year followed by C. 

Consumers should contact Trend Lab at (866) 814-7978 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.trendlab.com for a repair kit with instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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