TV
STANDS SOLD AT WAL-MART CAN COLLAPSE
Sauder Woodworking is
recalling TV Stands sold nationwide at Wal-Mart stores from
January 2005 to May 2007. The TV stand can collapse if the
fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf
are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk
that the TV set can fall.
The recalled TV Stand measures
23 ¾ inches (h) x 38 ½ inches (w) x 19 ½ inches (d) with a
brushed maple finish. Model number 400205 and UPC number
42666 01958 are located on the product's carton and
instructions.
Consumers should contact
Sauder at (866) 218-8312 between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
ET on Saturday, to receive detailed instructions on checking
the tightness of the fasteners or visit
http://www.sauder.com/
recall/recall400205.asp. More info at
www.recalls.org.
POTTERY
BARN KIDS CRIB BUMPERS
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Matelassé Crib Bumpers sold
nationwide from February 2003 to June 2007. The decorative
stitching on the bumper's edge can come loose, posing an
entanglement hazard.
This recall involves the Diamond Matelassé, Floral Matelassé and
Polka Dot Matelassé crib bumpers made of 100% cotton. The
Diamond Matelassé bumpers are white and have decorative thread
in pink, blue, green, yellow or chocolate stitched along the
scalloped edge. The Polka Dot and Floral bumpers come in
assorted colors with matching decorative stitching. A label on
the bumper reads “pottery barn kids”.
Consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at (877) 800-9720
between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET for a refund or visit
http://www.potterybarnkids.com/
cust/index.cfm. More info at
www.recalls.org.
LOG
SPLITTERS' RODS MAY DETACH
Brave Products Inc. is recalling Log Splitters sold nationwide
from January 2002 to April 2007. The log splitter's hydraulic
cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to
leak and the rods to detach. This can result in serious injury
to the operator, as the rod can rapidly and unexpectedly extend
the splitting wedge.
Description: The log splitters are made of steel and painted
orange and black, or blue and black. They have trailer hitches
and rubber tires. Each log splitter has a decal on the side that
reads “Brave Products, Inc.” or “Iron & Oak” and “__ ton”
(either 15, 22, 26, or 34). A complete list of the recalled
splitters can be found at
www.recalls.org.
Consumers should contact Brave Products Inc. at (800) 350-8739
between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a
free replacement cylinder or visit
http://logsplitters-ironoak.com/ (PDF), or
http://www.braveproducts.com/ (PDF). More info at
www.recalls.org.
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REMOTE
CONTROL AIRPLANES CAN RESULT IN HEARING LOSS
Estes-Cox Corp., of Penrose, Colo. is recalling Sky Rangers Park
Flyer Radio Control Airplanes sold nationwide from September
2005 to December 2006. The airplanes are launched by hand and
can explode near the consumer's head, posing a risk of temporary
hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands.
This recall involves Model 4116 Sky Rangers Park Flyer radio
control airplanes, which come with a black battery charger. The
airplanes have a wingspan of about 14 inches, a light blue,
white and orange polystyrene foam fuselage, and a copper coil on
the rudder.
Consumers should contact Estes-Cox at (800) 576-5811 between 8
a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Thursday, to verify that their
plane is being recalled and for instructions on returning the
airplane for a replacement product or visit
http://www.estesrockets.com/
recallandsafety.php. More info at
www.recalls.org.