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[June 03, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending June 1: 

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MAY 28

SNOWBOARD BINDINGS 

Mervin Manufacturing is recalling GNU Snowboard Bindings sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2012 to March 2013. The ankle straps can break posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled snowboard bindings include men's, youth, and women's sizes.. The brand name "GNU" is imprinted on the front of the straps or on the baseplate. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Mervin Manufacturing at (800) 905-0551 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.mervin.com for instructions for receiving free replacement straps.  More info at www.recalls.org.  

MAY 29

CRIB BUMPERS 

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Sweet Lambie Crib Bumper sold nationwide from April 2009 to July 2012. The thread in the decorative stitching on the bumper can loosen, posing an entanglement hazard. 

This recall involves Pottery Barn Kids Sweet Lambie Bumpers manufactured from April 2009 through July 2012. Model number "708859," "708917" or "7988348" and "Sweet Lambie Bumper" appear on a tag fastened to the bottom edge of the bumpers. 

Consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at (855) 323-5138, from 7 a.m. to midnight ET daily, or online at www.potterybarnkids.com for instructions on how to return the bumpers to receive a gift card in the amount of a full refund or a replacement bumper. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MOTORCYCLES 

KTM North America is recalling Competition/Closed Course and Enduro Motorcycles sold nationwide from January 2012 to April 2013. During use, the throttle cable can malfunction and result in an uncontrollable throttle. This poses a crash hazard to the rider. 

The recall includes 13 models of KTM and Husaberg brand competition/closed-course and off-road motorcycles. Eleven 2013 KTM models are being recalled: 85 SX, 85 SXS, 125 SX, 150 SX, 150 XC, 200 XC-W, 250 SX, 250 XC, 250 XC-W, 300 XC and 300 XC-W.  Two 2012 and 2013 Husaberg models are being recalled: TE 250 and TE 300. 

Consumers should contact a KTM or Husaberg authorized dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact KTM North America Inc. or Husaberg North America at (888) 985-6090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ktm.com, or at www.husaberg.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S PAJAMAS 

Vive La Fete is recalling Children's two-piece pajama sets sold nationwide from September 2012 to January 2013. The pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries. 

This recall involves Vive La Fete children's cotton or cotton/polyester two-piece pajama sets with style numbers HSH158BPL and HSH159BPL. "VIVE LA FȆTE" is printed on the top tag. The garment size and fiber content with the phrases "CARE ON REVERSE" and "MADE IN EL SALVADOR" are printed on the bottom tag.   

Consumers should contact Vive La Fete at (800) 535-7396 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.vivelafete.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

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CHILDREN'S WATER BOTTLES 

H&M is recalling Children's Water Bottles sold exclusively at H&M stores from  July 2012 to March 2013. The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard. 

Consumers should call H&M at (855) 466-7467 from 7 a.m. to 12 midnight CT daily or visit the firm's website at www.hm.com to receive a prepaid mailer to return the bottle. More info at www.recalls.org,

MAY 30

DANCING EASTER CHICKS 

Fred Meyer is recalling Dan-Dee "Chicken Dance" Tap Dance Easter Chicks sold from February to March 2013. The toy's music can reach decibel levels that exceed ASTM F963 standard, posing a hearing damage hazard. 

The recalled toy is a yellow chick in a furry multi-colored Easter egg shell that has a shell top with bunny ears and bright orange feet and nose. The sewn-on label reads "DanDee Collector's Choice" and also has the manufacture date and batch number printed, as follows:  11/2012 120613670.   

Consumers should return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund.   

Consumers can also contact Fred Meyer at (888) 247-4439 from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT on Saturdays and Sundays or online at www.fredmeyer.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GLASS TUMBLERS 

Teavana is recalling Glass Tea Tumblers sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2007 to May 2013. The glass tea tumblers can break or shatter unexpectedly, posing laceration and burn hazards. 

The glass tea tumblers are double-walled beverage glasses. Most models have removable stainless steel tea infuser baskets, removable lids, and ornamental etchings on the inner wall. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return them to a Teavana store location. 

Consumers can also contact Teavana  at (877) 261-1509 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.Teavana.com. More info at www.recalls.org

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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