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Monday, July 02, 2007

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[July 02, 2007]  The following recalls were issued June 26-29 by various federal and state agencies.

RECLINERS CAN COLLAPSE 

Bond Manufacturing Co. is recalling Rockingham Deluxe Lounge Chairs (also sold as Vanderwall Folding Recliner Chairs) sold nationwide from December 2006 to April 2007. 

The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards. 

The recalled recliner chairs have a mesh covering attached to the steel frame by a woven cord. The chairs were sold in the following colors: bronze, navy blue, spa blue, spa green, spa linen, orange, lime, teal and taupe. 

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

Consumers can also contact Bond at (866) 771-2663 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

KAWASAKI ATVS CAN LEAK FUEL

Kawasaki Motors Corp. is recalling Kawasaki KFX450R All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV) sold nationwide from March 2007 to June 2007. The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. This can create a fuel leak, which poses a fire hazard .

The recalled ATVs are the 2008 model year Kawasaki KFX450R. These ATVs are available in white, green, or black, and have "Kawasaki" and "KFX450R" on the front bodywork below the handlebars.

Consumers should contact their authorized Kawasaki dealer to arrange for installation of free replacement fuel tank.

Consumers can also contact Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.kawasaki.com/
RecallSafetyInfo/Landing.aspx
. More info at www.recalls.org.

TOY GRILLS SOLD AT TARGET HAVE SHARP EDGES 

Target is recalling Play Wonder Toy Barbeque Grills sold nationwide from December 2006 to February 2007. The circular ashtray attached to the stainless steel legs of the grill could contain sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves the Play Wonder Barbeque Grill. The grill is metal and has an orange metal base and top, along with stainless steel legs and a removable circular ashtray. The "Play Wonder" logo is located on the lower right corner of the packaging. 

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Consumers should return the grills to Target for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/
ref=br_bx_0/602-1173985-0634202?ie=
UTF8&node=1041388
. More info at www.recalls.org.

CERAMIC HEATERS CAN OVERHEAT 

Lasko Products Inc. is recalling Ceramic Heaters sold nationwide from September 2005 to April 2006. The heater's cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. 

This recall involves Lasko ceramic heaters manufactured in 2005. Model numbers included in the recall are: 5132, 5345, 5362, 5364, 5420, 5532, 5534 and 5566. Model numbers are located on the bottom of the unit or at the rear of the base of the heaters. 

Consumers should contact Lasko at (800) 984-3311 anytime to receive a free replacement heater or visit http://www.laskoproducts.com/
recall/recall_heater07.html
. More info at www.recalls.org.

THERMADOR BUILD-IN OVENS CAN OVERHEAT

BSH Home Appliances Corp., of Huntington Beach, Calif. is recalling Thermador® Brand Built-In Ovens sold nationwide from November 2004 to May 2007. The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and when used in the self-cleaning mode it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. This can pose a fire hazard.

This recall involves Thermador® Brand built-in single ovens and combination models which have a conventional oven and a microwave. The model numbers of the single ovens are C271B, C301B, SEC271B and SEC301B. The model numbers of the combination models are SEM272B, SEM302B, SEMW272B and SEMW302B. The ovens have date codes between FD8403 and FD8701. The model number and date code can be found on the underside of the control panel.

Consumers should contact BSH Home Appliances at (800) 701-5230 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to schedule an inspection or visit http://www.thermador.com/
site_tools/safety.cfm
. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

    

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