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Canon copiers can overheat Canon U.S.A. is recalling Canon
desktop copiers sold nationwide from January 1987 to December 1999.
An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can
cause overheating, smoking and fire.
The repair recall includes only the following model Canon
copiers: PC6, PC6RE, PC65, PC7, PC7RE, PC8, PC11, PC11RE, PC12,
NP1010 and NP1020. The model number is on the front panel of the
unit. The recalled copiers were manufactured between 1987 and 1998.
Users should contact Canon U.S.A. at 800-828-4040 anytime to
receive a free repair, or visit
http://www.usa.canon.com/html/
statement/PC_NP_Copiers.html.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Children's bathrobes sold at Ross pose burn hazard
Roden Industries Inc. is recalling Que Cute children's bathrobes
sold at Ross stores nationwide during February 2006. These bathrobes
fail to meet the children's sleepwear flammability standard and pose
a burn hazard.
The recalled bathrobes are made of 100 percent cotton terry
cloth. The recalled robes were infant and toddler sizes. A label on
the inside of the garment reads "Que Cute."
Consumers should return the bathrobes to any Ross store for a
full refund.
Consumers can contact Ross Stores, 877-455-7677, between 8:30
a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday through Friday or visit
http://www.rossstores.com/recall.jsp.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Travel cots pose choking hazard
Regal Lager Inc. is recalling Phil & Teds T2 travel cots sold
nationwide from June 2005 to August 2006. The plastic cap on the
corner connectors can come loose, posing a small-parts choking
hazard.
The recalled travel cot consists of an aluminum frame with four
legs that holds a fabric enclosure for a small child. There are mesh
windows on all sides and a zippered mesh opening on the top. The cot
has big black labels on each long side, with a white T in a red
circle, as well as Phil & Teds logos on each short end.
Consumers should contact Regal Lager at 800-593-5522 between 8:30
a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday for a free
repair kit. Consumers can also visit
http://www.regallager.com/recalls/default.aspx. More information
is available at
www.recalls.org.
Glasses sold by QVC pose laceration hazard
QVC Inc. is recalling Therma drinking glasses sold nationwide
from June 2006 to July 2006. The inner walls of the double-walled
glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to
consumers.
The products are sets of four 8-ounce and 13-ounce double-walled
glasses.
QVC has notified each customer by telephone. QVC will refund the
purchase price of the glasses to each purchaser.
Consumers can contact QVC at 800-367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1
a.m. Eastern time any day, or visit QVC online at
http://www.qvc.com/asp/. More information is
available at
www.recalls.org.
Loss of steering for snowmobiles
Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling Arctic Cat snowmobiles sold
nationwide from May 2001 to April 2006. The steering shaft used on
certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can
fail at the steering shaft and steering arm attachment. This could
cause a loss of steering control of the vehicle and result in injury
or death.
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 The recalled steering shafts were installed on the following
models: all 2002 440 Sno Pro models; all 2003 Firecat 500/600/700,
Firecat 700 Snow Pro and 440 Sno Pro models; all 2004 Firecat
500/600/700 standard and Sno Pro and Sabercat 500/600/700 models;
all 2005 Firecat 500/600/700 standard and Sno Pro, M5, M6, M7, and
Sabercat 500/600/700 models; all 2006 Crossfire 600/700, Firecat
500/600/700, Firecat 700 Sno Pro, Sabercat 500/600/700 and all M
series models.
Note: Vehicle identification number ranges of
4UF06SNWX6T100985 through 4UF06SNW26T128280 and 4UF06SNW16T900039
through 4UF0 6SNW06T900064 apply only to 2006 models listed above.
For identification purposes, it is necessary to refer to only the
last six digits of the identification number.
Registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.
Consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to
schedule the free repair.
Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat at 800-279-6851 between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. Central time Monday through Friday, or visit
www.arctic-cat.com. More
information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Sweatshirts sold at Kohl's pose strangulation hazard
The Cayre Group is recalling Candie's brand children's hooded
sweatshirts with drawstrings sold nationwide at Kohl's from August
2006 to September 2006. These sweatshirts with a drawstring through
the hood pose a strangulation hazard.
The Blue Bell and Demitassse zip-front hooded sweatshirts were
sold in four youth sizes: S, 7-8; M, 9-12; L, 14; and XL, 16. A tag
sewn on the inside of the garment reads "Candie's."
Consumers should contact the Cayre Group at 800-284-3023 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday to return the
merchandise for a full refund.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Youth hooded sweatshirts pose strangulation hazard
Gildan Activewear is recalling youth hooded sweatshirts sold
nationwide from January 2006 to September 2006. These sweatshirts
have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard.
The fleece sweatshirts were sold in youth sizes extra small to
extra large and have a "Gildan Activewear" neck label. These
sweatshirts are often used by local print shops to add logos and
sportswear decals.
Consumers should remove the drawstrings and may contact Gildan at
877-445-3265, ext. 4090, between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Eastern time
Monday through Friday. More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
Lego toy trucks can puncture children
Lego Systems Inc. is recalling Lego Explore Super Trucks sold
nationwide from August 2002 to August 2004. The plastic wheels on
the truck can detach, exposing a metal axle. This poses a puncture
hazard to young children.
Lego Explore Super Truck is a toy-in-toy product designed for
children ages 18 months and up. The toy features a red plastic
pickup-dump truck that measures about 15 inches high and 19 inches
wide, with four 7-inch black plastic wheels that are packed with a
box of 40 Lego Duplo bricks in the cargo area.
Consumers should contact Lego Systems at 800-718-1858 anytime for
information on receiving a refund, or visit
http://www.lego.com/eng/
service/recall.asp?prod=3509SuperTruck.
More information is available at
www.recalls.org.
[News release from Recalls.org]
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