Recalls announced

[August 05, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 3: 

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JULY 30

BISTRO CHAIRS

Midwest-CBK is recalling Bistro chairs sold nationwide from August 2011 to June 2013.  The chair's metal frame can bend or break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves distressed gray wash bistro chairs with metal frames, metal scrolling with wooden slats on the seatbacks, and round wooden slat seats. Item number 304136 and UPC number 7384490413 are printed on a hangtag attached to the chair.  

Consumers should contact Midwest-CBK at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.mwcbk.com for instructions on returning the chairs for a full refund.  More info at www.recalls.org.

JULY 31

HIGH HEEL SHOES 

JP Boden is recalling Kensington Court Women's Shoes sold nationwide from January 2013 to June 2013.  The heel on the shoe can loosen with wear and become unstable, posing a fall hazard. 

The Kensington Court 3 1/2 inch high heel patent leather shoes were sold in four colors including dark blue with beige trim, cream with tan trim, red with gray trim and turquoise  blue with beige trim. The Boden logo is printed on a label on the inside sole of the shoe. 

Consumers should contact JP Boden at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bodenusa.com to receive a postage paid label to return the shoes and receive a full refund.  More info at www.recalls.org. 

WATER BALLS 

Be Amazing! Toys is recalling Water-Absorbing Polymer Balls  sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2010 to November 2012. The soft and colorful product can be easily mistaken by a child for candy. When the marble-sized toy is ingested, it can expand inside a child's body and cause intestinal obstructions. The toys do not show up on an x-ray and require surgery to be removed from the body. 

They were sold as Monster Science Colossal Water Balls (model #7255) and Super Star Science! Colossal Water Balls (model #7704). Monster Science packages contain eight balls and "Growth Powder." Super Star Science! packages contain five balls.  The "Be Amazing! Toys" star logo, "Ages 8+", the name of the toy, "Colossal Water Balls" and a warning not to use without adult supervision are on the front of each product's packaging. 

Consumers should contact Be Amazing! Toys at [phone], from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.beamazingtoys.com for a refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

KIDS' OUTDOOR FURNITURE 

Far East Brokers is recalling Leisure Ways^® Brands Kids Outdoor Furniture sold nationwide from January 2013 to May 2013. The red surface paint on the furniture contains excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves red ladybug-themed kids' metal-framed outdoor furniture sold under the Leisure Ways brand. A tracking label sewn into the seat of each chair includes the production date "December/2012" and the words, "Distributed by:  Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc."

Consumers should return the furniture to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Far East Brokers and Consultants Inc. at [phone] anytime or online at www.fareastbrokers.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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