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Tuesday, May 29, 2007

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[May 29, 2007]  The following recalls were issued May 20-24 by various federal and state agencies.

MOTORCYCLES CAN LEAK FUEL

KTM North America Inc. is recalling Off-Road Motorcycles sold nationwide from November 2004 to April 2007. The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

This recall involves KTM off-road motorcycles. KTM is printed on the side of the orange and black motorcycles along with the model. Model numbers included in the recall are:

  • Model Year 2005 -- 250SX-F

  • Model Year 2006 -- 200XC, 200XC-W, 250XC-W, 250SX-F, 250XCF-W, 300XC, 300XC-W, 400EXC-G, 450XC-G, 450EXC-G, and 525EXC-G

  • Model Year 2007 -- 125SX, 144SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 450SX-F, 505SX-F, 200XC, 250XC, 300XC, 450XC, 200XCW, 250XCW, 300XCW, 400XCW, 450XCW, 525XCW, 250XC-F and 250XCF-W

Consumers should contact their local KTM dealer to schedule an appointment. Consumers can also contact KTM at 888-985-6090 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday, or visit www.ktmnorthamerica.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S TOYS POSE CHOKING HAZARD

Tri-Star International Inc. is recalling Ball Rattles, Wrist Rattles, Wind-Up Toys sold in California from January 2005 to May 2007. These toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard.

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The recall involves three different types of toys. The ball rattle is a multicolored, 3-inch ball with oval openings and a small hexagon opening at each end. The wrist rattle toy is a white plastic wristband toy with six multicolored balls with small bells inside. The wind-up toy is a 7.5-inch pink giraffe with yellow legs and a green wind-up knob below the tail of the giraffe.

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

Customers can also contact Tri-Star at 510-856-8785 anytime or visit www.recalls.org.

"SOLDIER BEAR" TOY SETS CONTAIN LEAD

AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service) is recalling Invincibles Transport Converters Toy Sets sold worldwide from August 2006 to April 2007. Surface paints on the toy action figures contain high levels of lead.

This recall involves toy sets with multiple action figures and vehicles. The model number (88931), Universal Product Code (6 98567 88931 4) and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging. The backs of the action figures are marked with letters "TC-ST."

Consumers should return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.

Consumers can also contact AAFES at 800-866-3605 anytime or visit www.aafes.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from file received from Recalls.org]

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