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[November 24, 2008]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 22: 

GE WALL OVENS 

GE Consumer & Industrial is recalling GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore® Wall Ovens sold nationwide from October 2002 to December 2004. The extreme heat used in the self-clean cycle can escape, if the wall oven door is removed and incorrectly re-attached by the installer or the consumer. This can pose a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves GE wall ovens sold under the following brand names: GE®, GE Profile™, Monogram® and Kenmore®. The wall ovens were sold in white, black, bisque and stainless steel. A complete list of the model and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers contact GE at (888) 569-1588 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday ET, or visit www.geappliances.com. More info at www.recalls.org

BICYCLE LIGHT BATTERIES 

DiNotte Lighting is recalling DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion batteries used with bicycle lights sold nationwide from February 2006 to March 2007. A loose wiring connection and improper venting can cause the battery to overheat, posing a burn hazard. 

DiNotte Lighting Lithium-Ion battery with nylon bags are used with DiNotte 5W Li-Ion bicycle lights and DiNotte 3 LED police lights. The DiNotte logo is printed on the battery cable connector. 

Consumers should contact DiNotte Lighting at (866) 822-7694 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement battery or visit www.dinottelighting.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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CHILDREN'S HOODED JACKETS 

R & D International Inc. is recalling Young Colors Children's Hooded Jackets sold nationwide from April 2004 to September 2007. The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. 

The cotton knit and woven hooded jackets have a drawstring through the hood and waist. They were sold in sizes 12 months through size 10 in a variety of solid colors and prints. "Young Colors" is sewn into the jacket tag located at the neck. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jacket to eliminate the safety hazard. 

Consumers can also contact R&D International Inc. at (719) 539-3812 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.youngcolors.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

DIVE STICKS SOLD BY TARGET 

Target is recalling Dive Sticks sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide from April 2008 to August 2008. The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children..

The recalled dive sticks were sold in a bundle of three in multiple colors: light blue, aqua green, fluorescent yellow, royal blue, and red. The tag accompanying the dive sticks contains: "Dive Toys" or "Diving Game" and has a white small parts warning label in the upper right hand corner. The words "Made in China" are printed in the lower right hand corner. 

Consumers should return the sticks to any Target store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.target.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

AIR COMPRESSORS 

Brownie's Third Lung is recalling Air Compressors sold nationwide from July 2007 to August 2008. The air compressor's components can fail, which could cause a stoppage of air flow. This poses a risk of drowning. 

The recalled air compressors are used to provide air to divers. The recalled products include the following models:

Product

Models

Serial Numbers

Gas-powered direct drive hookah compressor assemblies

F280X, F390X, C270, C390, CTD390

14421 -- 15715

Dual-head electric direct drive compressor assemblies

E250, EC2

14344 -- 15762

The serial number is printed on a metallic plate located on the compressor's base and on the storage case. 

Consumers should contact their dealer for a free inspection and repair. 

Consumers can also contact Brownie's Third Lung at (800) 327-0412 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.browniedive.com (pdf). More info at www.recalls.org.

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ROMAN BLINDS SOLD AT IKEA 

IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds sold at IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 to June 2008. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. 

This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". 

Consumers should return the blinds to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit www.ikea.com. More info at www.recalls.org

WINDOW BLINDS 

Green Mountain Vista Inc. is recalling Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades sold nationwide from June 2005 to September 2008. The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard. 

This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions." 

Consumers should contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. at (800) 639- 1728 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free repair kit or visit www.gmvista.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

ROTOR & SHAFT ASSEMBLIES 

Watts Water Technologies is recalling EDP 3112 Rotor and Shaft Assemblies sold nationwide from December 2007 to August 2008. If the assembly was installed in a fire suppression system and remained in a closed position, sufficient water might not have been available in the event of a fire. This posed a fire hazard. 

The Rotor and Shaft Assembly was sold separately or as part of the model F10-13 Float Pilot. These components are used in certain fire suppression systems and domestic water supply applications. 

Distributors, contractors and consumers with the recalled rotor and shaft assemblies were contacted directly and the affected units were replaced. 

Consumers can also contact Watts at (800) 615-9394 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

CANDLES SOLD AT ANTHROPOLOGIE STORES 

Candela Group is recalling Anthropologie Tin Candles sold at Anthropologie stores nationwide from September 2008 to October 2008. The candle flames could flare up out of the tin container during the burning of the last half inch of wax, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves Anthropologie tin candles. The candles were sold in the following four fragrances; Amber Woods -- Model #14987044, Black Lilac -- Model #14987093, Figue Tree -- Model #14987085 and Red Currant – Model #14987051. 

Consumers should call Candela at (866) 961-9050 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a self-addressed, postage paid envelope in which to return the candle for a full refund or visit www.candelagroup.org. More info at www.recalls.org

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BEAD MAZE TOYS 

ImagiPLAY is recalling Bead Maze Toys sold nationwide from August 2008 to October 2008. The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard. 

The recalled products are painted wooden toys with beads that slide on a curved metal track. The product was sold in three styles: the Apple Tree Bead Maze, the Cactus Tree Bead Maze and the Palm Tree Bead Maze. 

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

Consumers can also contact ImagiPLAY at (800) 882-0217 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.imagiplay.com (pdf). More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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