Recall information

[May 19, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 17: 

CHILDREN'S RAIN PONCHOS 

Daiso LLC is recalling Children's Rain Ponchos sold in California and Washington from February 2007 to November 2007. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard. 

The recalled plastic rain ponchos were sold in yellow or blue and have a drawstring in the hood. Japanese lettering is printed on the packaging. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard. 

Consumers can also contact Daiso LLC at [phone] between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT. More info at www.recalls.org.

AIR PISTOLS 

Umarex USA Inc. is recalling Air Pistols sold nationwide from July 2006 to February 2008. The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges. 

The recall involves the RWS--5G Magnum Air Pistol. The air pistols, which are used for target and recreational shooting, use spring air to fire pellets. "RWS Diana P5 Magnum" is printed on the top of the air pistol. Serial numbers 03316930 through 03344312 are included in this recall and are stamped on the left side of the air pistol's barrel. 

Consumers should contact Umarex USA at [phone] anytime to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair or visit www.umarexusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

BACKPACK BLOWERS 

Shindaiwa Corp. is recalling Shindaiwa Backpack Blowers sold nationwide from September 2005 to January 2007. The blower's impeller (fan) can separate from the base and break apart, causing plastic pieces to be blown out of the machine, and pose a laceration and impact hazard to consumers. The flying pieces also can cause property damage and injury to bystanders.  

This recall involves Shindaiwa Models EB8510 and EB8510RT. All models up to serial # 7014728 are included. The backpack blowers weigh approximately 24 pounds and include Serial Numbers through February 2007 production (S/N 702XXXX) which are located on the side label. These machines are black and blue with a red and black label that reads, "EB8510, Shindaiwa." 

Consumers should contact Shindaiwa at [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for the closest dealer location to schedule a free inspection or visit www.shindaiwa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

FUEL CELLS FOR NAILERS 

Paslode is recalling "Tall Red" Fuel Cells sold nationwide from February 2008 to April 2008. The fuel cells used to power cordless framing nailers can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves "Tall Red" fuel cells designed for use in Paslode cordless framing nailers. The fuel cells have part number 81600 printed in the upper right hand corner of the product's packaging. The recalled fuel cells have the following date and manufacture codes.

Best-Use-Before Dates – located at the bottom of each fuel cell:
09 AUG 2009 10 AUG 2009 11 AUG 2009
Manufactured Dates – located on the outside of master cartons:
11 FEB 2008 12 FEB 2008 13 FEB 2008 

Consumers should return the fuel cells to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit. 

Consumers can also contact Paslode at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.paslode-cordless.com (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org.  [To download Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF file, click here.]

CARBON MONOXIDE/SMOKE ALARMS 

Maple Chase Co. is recalling FireX Branded 10000 Series Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms and 12000 Series CO/Smoke Combo Alarms sold nationwide from June 2007 to February 2008. The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death. 

The recall includes FireX branded 10000 and 12000 series alarms with item numbers: 10000, 12000, 12000C, 12000-6, 12200, 12220, 12400, 12400C manufactured between June 1, 2007 and February 1, 2008. The date code appears on the back of the unit with a four digit year, three digit month followed by the day (ex: 2007JUN1 for June 1, 2007). Units with a manufacture date code prior to June 1, 2007 are not included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact Maple Chase at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a free comparable replacement alarm or visit  www.firexsafety.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

INFANT RATTLES 

Manhattan Group LLC is recalling Tumble Tower Infant Rattles sold nationwide from September 2007 to April 2008. The blue plastic end caps of the rattle can break, resulting in small parts, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled Manhattan Toy™ baby rattle is 5 inches long and made of clear plastic with blue end cap pieces. The two clear handles feature colorful beads inside and brightly colored rings on the outside. A blue face spins on a purple post inside the rattle center when it is turned. 

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

Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or visit store.manhattantoy.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S HOODED JACKETS 

Maran Inc. is recalling Squeeze Kids Girl's Corduroy Jackets sold exclusively at TJ Maxx stores nationwide during January 2007. The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

The recalled garments are brown corduroy jackets with a pink hood and pink sequins on the front pockets. "Squeeze Kids" and style number 4JZ642FK are printed on the care label sewn into the back collar area of the garment. The sweatshirts were sold in girls' sizes small (7/8), medium (10), large (12/14) and x-large (16). 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garments to the place where purchasedto receive a refund. 

Consumers can also contact Maran Inc. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.sqz.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]