Recalls announced

[June 10, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending June 8: 

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JUNE 5

SIGNALING DEVICES 

DiveAlert is recalling DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS signaling devices sold nationwide from July 2009 to May 2013. The signaling device can malfunction when used and restrict the diver's air flow, posing a drowning hazard. 

This recall involves DiveAlert and DiveAlert PLUS scuba dive signaling devices with model numbers DA2, DP2 or DV2. 

Consumers should return the devices to an authorized DiveAlert dealer or to DiveAlert for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact DiveAlert, at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.divealert.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

JUNE 6

IRON SUPPLEMENTS 

Country Life is recalling Target-Mins™ Iron Supplement Bottles sold nationwide from January 2013 to May 2013. The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once. 

This recall involves Country Life Target-Mins 25 mg iron supplements bottles. The words "IRON," "Country Life" and "90 tablets" are printed on the label. Bar code 015794024927 and Lot Number 13A866B are printed on the far left side of the front label. 

Consumers should return the supplements to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement bottle. 

Consumers can also contact Country Life at [phone], from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.countrylifevitamins.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

METAL LAMPS 

Philips is recalling Metal Halide Lamps sold nationwide from November 2012 to April 2013. The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards. 

The recalled items are egg-shaped, clear glass, 150-watt industrial metal halide lamps. Recalled lamps were manufactured between November 2012 and March 2013. "Philips," "150W" "ALTO M142/0," "Hg," "USA 3A-1" and "MHC150/U/MP/4K" are stamped on the lamp. 

Consumers should contact Philips at [phone], from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.philips.com/recall for a full refund or a replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

MACHETES 

Gerber is recalling Gerber® Bear Grylls Parang Machete with stitched sheaths sold nationwide and in Canada from February 2012 to February 2013. The Parang machete can cut through the stitching of the sheaths when the blade is taken from or replaced in the sheath, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves stitched sheaths sold with curved blade Parang machetes. The machetes with sheaths were sold as a set or as part of Gerber's Apocalypse Survival Kit, which includes a Parang machete among other items in a foldable black cloth case with "GERBER" printed on the inside right. The model numbers are on the package. Model numbers are: 31-000698, 31-001507 and 31-002289. 

Consumers should contact Gerber Legendary Blades at [phone] from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.gerbergear.com to receive a free replacement fully-riveted sheath. More info at www.recalls.org. 

IKEA CUPS 

IKEA is recalling LYDA Jumbo Coffee/Tea Cups sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide from August 2012 to April 2013. The cups can break when hot liquid is poured into them, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves IKEA's LYDA jumbo coffee/tea cups  Printed on the bottom of the cup is the following information:  Model number 302.033.7; Supplier number 10866; the IKEA logo; the words "IKEA of Sweden Design and Quality," and "Made in Thailand." 

Consumers should return the cups to any IKEA store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at [phone] anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

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