Recalls announced

[April 15, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the first two weeks of April: 

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APRIL 3

CHEST FREEZERS 

Haier America is expanding its recall of Chest Freezes September 2009 to October 2011. A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the Haier models HNCM070E with 7.0 cubic foot capacity and ESNCM053E with 5.3 cubic foot capacity, and Black & Decker model BFE53 with 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Haier America at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET any day, or online at www.haieramerica.com to schedule an appointment for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org. 

REMOTE CONTROLLED HELICOPTERS 

Midwest Trading Group is recalling Remote-Controlled Banshee 3 Channel helicopters sold nationwide from October 2011 to November 2011. The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat and ignite the helicopter, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves the Radio Controlled Banshee Helicopter with lights, series 3CH-777. The series number is printed on the product packaging. 

Consumers should contact Midwest Trading Group free at [phone] from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mtradinggroup.com for instructions on receiving a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

APRIL 4

RIDE-ON TOYS 

Dynacraft is recalling Urban Shredder Ride-On Toys sold nationwide from November 2012 to February 2013. The Urban Shredder ride-on toys can unexpectedly accelerate and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves battery-operated Hot Wheels branded Urban Shredder ride-on toys. The toys were sold in green and black (Model Nos. 8801-05 and 8801-05com) or red and black (Model No. 8801-15) and have Hot Wheels graphics. Complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should return the shredder to the store where purchased for a refund or store credit. 

Consumers can also contact Dynacraft at [phone] from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.dynacraftbike.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

APRIL 9 

PROPANE CYLINDERS 

Manchester Tank & Equipment Company is recalling 100-pound Propane Cylinders sold nationwide from January 2012 to March 2013. Fuel can leak from the thread connection between the cylinder and valve, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled Manchester Tank & Equipment Company cylinders included in the recall were manufactured January through September 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the collar by month and year, so 6-12 represents June 2012. 

Consumers should call Manchester at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.mantank.com for instructions on having their gas cylinder inspected by a qualified propane equipment dealer and repaired if needed. More info at www.recalls.org. 

RISER CABLE SOLD BY HOME DEPOT 

Home Depot is recalling CE Tech 1,000 ft. Riser Cable sold exclusively at Home Depot stores nationwide from January 2013 to February 2013. The riser cable does not meet fire resistance standards for riser cable, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves 1,000 ft. CE Tech riser cable sold in boxes of 1,000 ft. lengths. It is intended to run between floors of a building as data cable. The cable is gray and marked (UL) E316395. The cable's box is blue and black and is marked CE Tech 1,000 ft. riser cable, Cat 6 23-4.  

Consumers should return the cable to Home Depot for a full refund.  

Consumers can also contact Home Depot at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.homedepot.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

APRIL 10

BABY SOCKS 

Trumpette is recalling "Aubree" and "Hearts" baby socks sold nationwide. The flowers and the bows on the baby socks can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves "Aubree" and "Hearts" baby socks.  "Aubree" socks have flowers attached to the toes. "Hearts" socks have bows attached to the toes of the heart-patterned socks.  "TRUMPETTE" is printed on the soles. 

Consumers should remove the flowers or bows to eliminate the hazard, or return the socks to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit.  

Consumers can also contact Trumpette Inc. at [phone], from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trumpette.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HANDGUN VAULTS 

Battenfeld Technologies is recalling Compact and Large Handgun Security Vaults sold nationwide and in Canada from May 2012 to March 2013. The lock can fail and allow unintended access to the contents of the vault. 

This recall is for combination lock models of Lockdown® Compact and Large handgun security vaults. A label with the words "Lockdown" and www.lockdownvaults.com is located to the left of the combination lock. Recalled Compact and Large vaults have serial numbers from ST120002600 to ST120006800.    

Consumers should contact Battenfeld Technologies at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.lockdownvaults.com to return the vault for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

APRIL 11

CARTERS INFANT CLOTHING 

Carters is recalling One-piece footed infant clothing with a zipper sold nationwide from December 2012 to January 2013. The zipper pull can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves eight styles of one-piece, footed cotton clothing for infants made by Carters.  The complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should return the clothing to Carters for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Carters at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.Carters.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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