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[September 04, 2007] The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 1.

BOOTS CAN POSE SHOCK HAZARD

Wolverine World Wide Inc. is recalling Caterpillar Logger Boots sold nationwide from September 2006 to July 2007. The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. This poses a shock hazard to consumers who come in contact with an electrical current.

This recall involves Caterpillar brand steel toe logger boots. The boots were sold in women's and men's sizes. Women's boots were sold in black and have stock number P88030. Men's boots were sold in brown and black and have stock numbers P88033 or P88034. Stock numbers are printed on a label on the tongue of the shoe. The Caterpillar logo and "EH" are also printed on the label. The word "Caterpillar" is printed on the outside of the boots.

Consumers should contact Wolverine World Wide at (800) 789-8586 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement pair of boots or visit

www.wolverineworldwide.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S WATERING CANS CONTAIN LEAD

Jo-Ann Stores Inc. is recalling Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Stores nationwide from February 2007 to August 2007. The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint.

The recalled Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Can is yellow with an orange beak and is about 10 inches high by 6 inches wide. "Robbie Ducky™ Garden Collection Duck Watering Can" is printed on a sticker on the bottom of the watering can.

Consumers should return the watering can to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc. at (888) 739-4120 ext. 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.joann.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

YOUTH HATS POSE STRANGULATION HAZARD

Paramount Apparel International is recalling toddler and youth nylon bucket hats sold at Bass Pro Shops nationwide from February 2007 to June 2007. The hat has a drawstring, posing a strangulation hazard.

The hat is a nylon bucket-shaped hat with mesh sides. The front of the hat has a zipper pocket with a silver boat-anchor appliqué with embroidered text below. A label sewn into the back inside of the hat reads "Bass Pro Shops."

Consumers should contact Paramount Apparel at (800) 255-4287 between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a refund or replacement item or visit

www.paramountapparel.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

WEATHER RADIOS FAIL TO RECEIVE ALERT SIGNALS

Oregon Scientific Inc. is recalling Oregon Scientific Weather Radios sold nationwide from December 2005 to June 2007. The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country.

This recall involves the following Weather Radios and Weather Stations:

NAME	MODEL
All Hazards Portable Weather Alert Radio	WR103NX
Portable Public Alert Radio	WR108
Public Alert Weather Station	WRB308
John Deere Public Alert Weather Station	WRB308J

Consumers should contact Oregon Scientific at (800) 203-4921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for instructions on returning the radio to receive a free replacement or visit www2.oregonscientific.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

OUTDOOR LAMPS SOLD BY SAM'S CLUB CAN SPILL FUEL

Sam's Club is recalling ceramic oil torch lamps sold at Sam's Club nationwide from February 2007 to July 2007. The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. This poses a risk of cuts, fire or burn injuries and property damage.

The recalled oil torch lamp is 6-feet tall with a green, bowl-shaped, ceramic open-flame lamp that is attached to a brown cast iron pole and stand. A flame snuffer is attached to the lamp by a chain. The lamp and pole can be disconnected from the base and the pole placed directly in the ground. The product was sold as a set of four torches.

Consumers should return the lamps to Sam's Club for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

SCUBA MASKS POSE DECOMPRESSION HAZARD

M&J Engineering is recalling AGA Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks sold nationwide from January 2004 to February 2005. The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. This will result in a sudden loss of the diver's air supply, causing the diver to engage in emergency ascent. This poses a risk of decompression sickness due to rapid ascent or drowning.

This recall involves all SW-3000 2nd stage 360-degree swivels for scuba diving masks manufactured between January 2004 and February 2005. The swivel has the date stamped on its body, below the patent number. Swivels that are already repaired have an arrow stamped on the top right corner of the swivel body.

Consumers should contact M&J Engineering at (888) 794-8351 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, to receive a free repair or visit www.mj-engineering.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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POCKET KNIVES POSE LACERATION HAZARD

Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives sold nationwide from September 2006 to August 2007. During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are marked with the "Gerber" trademark.

Consumers should contact Gerber at (877) 204-5510 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife or visit www.gerbergear.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

EMERGENCY TOOL KITS POSE FIRE HAZARD

B&F System Inc. is recalling emergency tool kits sold nationwide from June 2004 to May 2007. Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard.

Description: The recalled emergency tool kits have booster cables in combination with other tools and safety equipment. The recall includes the following models:

#MTHEK41 - Yorkcraft™ 41 piece SAE & Metric kit

#MTHEKSM - Yorkcraft™ 6 piece kit

#MTHEKREF - Yorkcraft™ 15 piece kit

#MTHEK15 - Yorkcraft™ 15 piece kit

#MTEKIT2 - Yorkcraft™ Emergency Tool Kit

Consumers should contact B&F System at (877) 586-2926 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a refund for the cost of the cables or visit

www.bnfusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS POSE STRANGULATION HAZARD

Life is Good Inc. is recalling Zippity Hoodie and Sherpa full zip children's hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings sold in Massachusetts and Arizona from July 2007 to August 2007. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children..

The recall includes Girls "Zippity Hoodie" (style GHZCOLL) and Girls "Sherpa Full Zip Hoodie" (style GHZBASH) children's sweatshirts. Style numbers are printed on the hang tag of the garments.

Consumers should contact Life is Good at (888) 339-2987 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a refund or store credit. More info at www.recalls.org.

ELECTRIC HEATERS CAN OVERHEAT

Aloha Housewares, Inc. is recalling "Aloha Breeze" portable electric heaters sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from July 2005 to July 2007. The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The recalled electric heaters are white-colored with the name "Aloha Breeze" printed on the front. The recall includes model number 05226 with date codes of 07/05, 08/05 and 11/05. The model number and date code are printed on the silver label located on the bottom of the heater.

Consumers should contact Aloha Housewares at (800) 295-4448 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday on receiving a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

SPACE HEATERS CAN OVERHEAT

Berko Electric (now known as Marley Engineered Products) is recalling toe-space electric heaters sold nationwide from 1972 to February 1985. If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The recall involves electric, toe-space heaters typically installed in kitchens and bathrooms at floor level in the recessed space under cabinets. The recall includes Berko Electric catalog numbers TS, TS-1 and TS-1A and Emerson Electric "Chromalox Comfort Heating" and "Environmental Products" catalog number KSH2000.

Consumers should contact Marley at (800) 642-4328 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to determine if they have a recalled heater or visit www.berkomep.com/ts.htm. More info at www.recalls.org.

COLORING CASES CONTAIN LEAD

Toys "R" Us Inc. is recalling Imaginarium wooden coloring cases sold nationwide from October 2006 to August 2007. The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead.

The recall involves the Imaginarium brand 213 Piece Wooden Coloring Case which includes crayons, pastels, colored pencils, fiber pens, paintbrush, pencil, water colors, palette, white paint, ruler and pencil sharpener in a light tan wooden carrying case.

Consumers should return the cases to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.

Consumers can also contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit www.toysrusinc.com/productrecall. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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