GLASS FOUND IN IKEA JARS OF MARINATED HERRING IKEA wants
customers who have purchased an "IKEA FOOD" labeled jar of marinated
herring with a "Best Before Date 13-02-2008" or earlier to return it
to their local IKEA store for a full refund.
IKEA has received two reports where customers have found a large
piece of glass in "IKEA FOOD" labeled jars of marinated herring.
IKEA is recalling "IKEA FOOD" labeled jars of marinated herring
with a "Best Before Date 13-02-2008" or earlier. The "Best Before
Date (dd-mm-yyyy)" is to be found on the label directly above the
bar code. Country of origin is Finland.
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"IKEA FOOD" labeled marinated herring is sold at the Swedish Food
Markets at IKEA stores. Only "IKEA FOOD" labeled jars of marinated
herring with a "Best Before Date 13-02-2008" or earlier are involved
in the recall -- no other jars of marinated herring sold at IKEA
stores are affected.
For more information, contact Mona Astra Liss, IKEA Corporate PR,
sslm@memo.ikea.com,
610-834-0180, ext. 5852; or visit
www.ikea.com.
CHILDREN'S RINGS CONTAIN LEAD
Cardinal Distributing is recalling Children's Turquoise Rings
sold in Baltimore, Md., from August 2002 to April 2007. The recalled
rings contain high levels of lead.
The silver-colored rings have a round turquoise-colored stone on
top. The stone is surrounded by a band of small silver-colored
balls.
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Consumers should throw the rings away.
Consumers can call Cardinal Distributing at 800-368-2062 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday or visit
www.vendingdepot.com.
More info at
www.recalls.org.
CHILDREN'S JEWELRY CONTAINS LEAD
Spandrel Sales and Marketing Inc. is recalling Children's
Necklaces, Bracelets and Rings sold nationwide from February 2007 to
March 2007. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead.
The recalled jewelry includes pendants that hang from
silver-colored bracelet and necklace chains, and silver-colored
rings with a charm on top.
Consumers should throw the jewelry away.
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Consumers can contact Spandrel Sales and Marketing at
877-213-0500 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain time Monday through
Friday or visit
www.ssmvending.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
GENERAL ELECTRIC DISHWASHERS CAN OVERHEAT
GE Consumer & Industrial is recalling GE Dishwashers sold
nationwide from September 1997 to December 2001. Hazard: Liquid
rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher's internal
wiring, which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing
a fire hazard to consumers.
The recall includes GE built-in dishwashers sold under the
following brand names: Eterna, GE, GE Profile™, GE Monogram®,
Hotpoint® and Sears-Kenmore. The dishwashers were sold in white,
black, almond, bisque and stainless steel. The brand name is printed
on the dishwasher's front control panel. A complete list of model
and serial numbers can be found at
www.recalls.org.
Consumers should contact General Electric at 877-607-6395 from 8
a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Saturday for a free
repair or visit
www.geappliances.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
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CHILDREN'S GARDENING GLOVES CONTAIN LEAD
Troy-Bilt is recalling Budding Gardener Complete Gardening Set
sold nationwide from February 2006 to January 2770. The
stamp-painted logo on the backside of the gardening gloves contains
high levels of lead.
The Budding Gardener Complete Gardening Set included a
wheelbarrow, sprinkling can, pair of gardening gloves, hand tools
and seeds. The gloves are yellow on one side and white with rubber
dots on the other side. The gloves have a picture of four children
in a field, with "The Budding Gardners" written in red around the
picture.
Consumers should contact Troy-Bilt at 888-848-6038 between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday to exchange the
gloves, or visit
www.troybilt.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
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Bookspan is recalling Baby Buddy Clip-on Books sold nationwide
from September 2006 to March 2007. The metal clip used to attach the
book to a stroller or article of clothing can break, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
This recall involves Baby Buddy clip-on clothes/stroller books.
The 4-inch round book titled "Baby Faces" displays eight babies
making faces that correspond with the emotion listed on the page.
Bookspan is also recalling Discovery Bunny Books sold nationwide
from February 2006 to March 2007. The seam on the bunny's left hind
leg can open, exposing a plastic squeaker toy contained inside a
cloth bag, posing a choking hazard.
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This recall involves Discovery Bunny yellow cloth books. The
midsection of the yellow and white plush stuffed bunny opens to a
six-page cloth book. The plush bunny has black and white-checkered
ears and feet. The "SoftPlay" logo is printed on a tag sewn into the
bunny toy.
Consumers should return the books to Bookspan.
Consumers can contact Bookspan at 800-509-2997 between 8 a.m. and
8 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday or visit
www.bookspan.com. More info
at www.recalls.org.
BUTTONS ON SHORT SETS CAN DETACH
Samara Brothers is recalling Boy's Three Piece Short Sets sold
nationwide from April 2006 to March 2007. The decorative fish
buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking
hazard.
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The set consists of green plaid shorts, a polo-style solid shirt
trimmed with a blue and green stripe, and a green plaid hat. The
short sets were sold in three sizes: 2T, 3T and 4T. The style number
is 40873H94 GRN, which was written on the hangtag attached. The
brand is "Sam Says," which is written on the collar tag of the
shirt.
Consumers should dispose of these buttons.
Consumers can contact Samara Brothers at 800-985-9975 between
8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday or visit
www.samararecall.com.
More info at
www.recalls.org.
BUTTONS ON CAPRI PANTS SOLD AT MERVYNS CAN DETACH
Mervyns is recalling Little Girls Capri Pants with Snap Roll Cuff
sold nationwide at Mervyns from December 2006 to April 2007. The
buttons inside the waistband of the pants can detach, posing a
choking hazard to young children.
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The recalled pants are Ellemenno brand Capri pants sold in girls'
sizes 4, 5, 6, 6X, 7 and 8. Inside of the waistband are two clear
buttons and a strip of enclosed elastic for adjusting the fit of the
pants. "VN 69047" is printed on the product care label located
inside the waist of the pants.
Consumers should return the pants to any Mervyns store for a
refund.
Consumers can also contact Mervyns at 800-637-8967 (800mervyns)
between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday through Friday or
visit
www.mervyns.com. More info at
www.recalls.org.
TABLE LAMPS HAVE DEFECTIVE LIGHT SOCKETS
Currey & Company is recalling Table Lamps sold nationwide from
April 2006 to January 2007. The light sockets on these lamps have a
defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards.
This recall involves Currey & Company table lamps that ranged in
height from 26 to 34 inches. The recalled table lamps include model
numbers 6037, 6038, 6039, 6040, 6043, 6044, 6045, 6046, 6047, 6048,
6632, 6633, 6685, 6913 and 6954. The model number is printed on the
packaging and on the bottom of the lamp base.
Consumers should contact Currey & Company at 866-577-6430 between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday to determine if
the lamps are included in the recall, or visit
www.curreyco.com.
More info at
www.recalls.org.
[Text copied from file received from
Recalls.org]
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