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[February 04, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 2: 

GLUE GUNS 

Dollar Tree Stores Inc. is recalling Crafters Square Hot Melt Mini Glue Guns sold nationwide from February 2007 to August 2007. The recalled glue guns can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire. This poses fire, burn and shock hazards. 

The recalled glue gun is black with a yellow trigger and is approximately 4 1/2 inches from the back of the gun to the tip. Attached is a 44-inch electrical cord. "Crafters Square" and product number 818261-72 or 818261-75 are located on the guns' packaging. 

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

Consumers can also contact Dollar Tree Stores Inc. at (800) 876-8077 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dollartree.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

AIR COMPRESSORS 

Campbell Hausfeld is recalling Campbell Hausfeld and Husky Air Compressors sold nationwide from September 2005 to November 2007. Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard. 

A complete list of the recalled air compressors can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Campbell Hausfeld at (800) 241-0448 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free repair kit or visit www.chpower.com. More info at www.recalls.org

CRIB TOYS 

Kids II Inc. is recalling Baby Einstein Baby Neptune™ Soothing Seascape Crib Toys sold nationwide from November 2007 to January 2008. The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toy is a plastic molded turtle with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps that attach to the side rails of a crib. Model number 30858 is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle. Only crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment, are included in the recall. 

Consumers should contact Kids II at (866) 203-6788 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement toy or visit www.kidsii.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CLASSROOM AIDS 

RR Donnelley is recalling Classroom Reading and Math Aids sold nationwide from July 2003 to October 2007. Surface paint on the products contains excessive levels of lead. 

A complete list of the recalled classroom aids can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact RR Donnelley at (888) 240-2730 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for information on returning the products or visit www.mhcares.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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SILVER TEETHERS 

Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc. is recalling Heart and Car Sterling Silver Teethers sold nationwide from February 2005 to September 2006. The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard. 

The sterling silver teethers are circle shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure two inches in diameter. 

Consumers should contact Elegant Baby at (800) 334-5321 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, for instructions on returning the teethers for a full refund or visit www.elegantbaby.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GIRLS' JACKETS SOLD AT MARSHALLS 

AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans is recalling Girls' Hooded Jackets sold nationwide exclusively at Marshalls stores from August 2007 to November 2007. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard. 

The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The word "DIVA" with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children's sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6, and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. "Apollo Active Wear" and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets' neck tag. 

Consumers should return the jackets for a full refund to either the place of purchase or Apollo Jeans. 

Consumers can also contact Apollo Jeans at (212) 398-6585 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org

CAR CHARGING UNITS 

L.L. Bean is recalling Car Charging Units (included with LL Bean Airbeds) sold nationwide from June 2007 to August 2007. The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst. 

This recall involves the car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging 

Consumers should contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime for instructions on how to obtain a free replacement car charging unit or visit www.llbean.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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