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[July 28, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 26:

Auto RepairPERSONALIZED PACIFIERS 

It's MY Binky is recalling It's My Binky's Personalized Pacifiers sold nationwide from February 2006 to June 2008. The pacifier button, ring handle and shield with nipple can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled pacifiers have "Japlo" imprinted on the front of the pacifier shield at the bottom, center. The pacifiers were sold in blue, white and pink with various words or designs printed on the button of the pacifier. Examples of text and symbols printed on recalled Japlo pacifiers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return the pacifiers to the store where purchased. 

Consumers can also contact It's My Binky at (888) 689-9444 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or visit www.itsmybinky.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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PILLOWS SOLD AT COSTCO 

Sleep Innovations Inc. is recalling Cuddly Comfort Pillows sold at Costco stores nationwide from February 2008 to June 2008. The pillows can contain small metal fragments in the fiber-fill as a result of a mechanical breakdown in the manufacturing process. The metal fragments can cause abrasions and cuts. 

The recalled Cuddly Comfort Pillows were sold in packs of two. Each pillow is 20" wide by 26" long, and they were sold in white, violet, blue, pink and yellow colors. Only pillows with Registration Number PA-27156(CA) are included in the recall. The Registration Number and the words "Sleep Innovations" are printed on the pillow's tag. 

Consumers should return the pillows to any Costco store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Sleep Innovations at (866) 656-0610 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.sleepinnovations.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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INDOOR LIGHTING FIXTURES 

Lithonia Lighting is recalling Indoor Lighting Fixtures sold nationwide from April 2007 to May 2008. The thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire. 

The recalled fixture is a ceiling-mounted downlight. Model number LV3R is included in this recall and is printed on a UL label inside the light's housing. 

Consumers should Lithonia Lighting at (800) 315-4935 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a free replacement fixture or visit www.lithonia.com. More info at www.recalls.org

AMSTERDAM BICYCLES 

Electra Bicycle Company LLC is recalling Amsterdam Bicycles sold nationwide from January 2007 to June 2008. The interior alignment tabs of the bicycle's chainguard can be pushed against the chain causing it to derail, which poses a risk of injury. 

This recall involves some Amsterdam model bicycles in the Classic 3, Original 3, Royal 8, and Sport 3 styles. The bicycles have an enclosed chainguard. "Electra" and "Amsterdam" are printed on the bicycle's frame and/or chainguard. Bicycles with frame numbers beginning with "F06" or "EL" or bicycles with chainguards marked "06/08" are not included in this recall. The frame number is located on the underside of the bottom bracket. 

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Consumers should bring the bicycle to an Electra Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement chainguard part. 

Consumers can also contact Electra Bicycle at (800) 261-1644 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.electrabike.com (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org. [To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF file, click here.]

DIRT DEVIL TOOLS 

TTI Floor Care North America is recalling Dirt Devil Vacuum Power Brush Attachment Tools sold nationwide from April 2007 to April 2008. Plastic pieces inside the vacuum tool can break apart and be ejected, posing a laceration hazard. 

The recalled Dirt Devil Turbo Tool/Power Brush attachment was sold as an accessory with Dirt Devil vacuum models. Only vacuum tool accessories with date codes J7060 through J7365 and have a C-clip connector are included in this recall. The date code is located on the underside of the vacuum accessory. A complete list of the model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact TTI Floor Care at (800) 245-2296 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit or visit www.dirtdevilturbotool.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

CYLINDERS FOR AIR PISTOLS 

Champion's Choice is recalling Walther Air Cylinders for Air Pistols sold in Tennessee and Texas from 2000 to 2002. The cylinders can burst when in use and/or while being filled, posing a risk of serious injury. 

The recalled Walther air cylinders for air pistols are aluminum and involve model 2/WALTHER 85 cm3, with the imprinted test date between 6 00 and 6 01 2000/2001 located on the end of the cylinder. 

Consumers should contact Champion's Choice at (800) 345-7179 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to get a free replacement cylinder or visit www.carl-walther.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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HELICOPTER TOYS 

Innovage LLC is recalling "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" Wireless Indoor Helicopters sold nationwide from June 2007 to May 2008. The rechargeable lithium ion battery inside the helicopters can overheat, catch fire, and ignite nearby combustibles, posing fire and burn hazards. 

The "Sky Scrambler" and "The Sharper Image" toy helicopters have yellow, red or blue decals. BH26047 is printed on the Sky Scrambler's tail. "The Sharper Image" is printed on the tail of "The Sharper Image" helicopters. 

Consumers should contact Innovage at (866) 672-2630 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a full refund or visit www.innovage.net or www.copterrecall.org. More info at www.recalls.org.

Misc

RING RATTLES 

Kids II Inc. is recalling Bright Starts Ring Rattles sold nationwide from January 2008 to June 2008. The tip of the rattle's antenna, which is attached to a bee figure, can detach and pose a choking hazard. 

The soft toy rattle is a bee with a yellow head, ring-shaped green body, blue/green wings and purple/red antennas. Model number 8534 and date code PA8 are printed on a sewn-in label on the bee's head. 

Consumers should contact Kids II at (877) 325-7056 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement rattle or visit www.kidsii.com. More info at www.recalls.org

OUTDOOR CHAIRS 

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling Santorini Chairs sold nationwide from January 2008 to April 2008. The seat weld can fail and allow the chair to collapse, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Santorini outdoor stacking chairs. The black metal chairs have vertical bars on the back and horizontal bars across the base. 

Consumers should return the chairs to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund or exchange. 

Consumers can also contact Cost Plus at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily, or visit www.worldmarket.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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EXERCISE CYCLES 

Reebok International Ltd. is recalling Reebok Studio Exercise Cycles sold nationwide from 1997 to 2000. The alloy cranks on the exercise cycles can break during use, posing a laceration and abrasion hazard. 

The Reebok Studio Cycle is an upright exercise bike used primarily in fitness centers and other institutional settings. The recalled bicycle is black with silver cranks. The unit has an internal belt drive. The base of the bicycle is a single piece that is welded to the frame. The legs are two straight horizontal bars with rounded edges. There is a logo located on the side of the exercise cycle that shows a person riding a bicycle. 

Consumers should contact Reebok International Ltd. (800) 382-3823 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a discount on a model currently made by a licensee of Reebok or visit corporate.reebok.com. More info at www.recalls.org

HORSESHOE MAGNETS 

Dowling Magnets is recalling Classic Horseshoe Magnets sold nationwide from March 2003 to April 2008. The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the "handle" end. Each "foot" of the magnet has an engraved "S" or and "N." 

Consumers should contact Dowling Magnets at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet or visit www.dowlingmagnets.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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EDUCATIONAL MAGNETS 

Pacific Science Supplies Inc. is recalling U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets sold nationwide from April 2000 to February 2008. The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead. 

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

Consumers should contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement or visit www.pacsciusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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