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[December 14, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Dec. 12: 

SNAP BEADS 

Edushape Ltd. is recalling Snap Beads sold nationwide from July 2009 to September 2009. The tip of the snap bead peg may break off under repetitive pressure, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled product is multicolor and textured soft plastic beads that are designed to connect to one another. The beads are packaged in a 6" x 6" x 8" clear plastic jar with a photo of a child playing with the beads on the label. The word "Edushape" is written on the label in green and red. 

Consumers should contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a replacement set or visit www.Edushape.com. More info at www.recalls.org

BABY BEDS 

Amby Baby USA is recalling Amby Baby Motion Beds sold nationwide from January 2003 to October 2009. The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. 

The Amby Baby Motion Bed consists of a steel frame and a fabric hammock which are connected by a large spring and metal crossbar. There is only one model of the hammock available which can be identified by a label sewn onto the hammock stating: "Amby – Babies Love It, Naturally." 

Consumers should contact Amby Baby USA at (866) 544-9721 between 9 a.m. and 5p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free repair kit or visit www.ambybaby.com. More info at www.recalls.org

ACTIVITY CENTERS 

Evenflo Co. Inc. is recalling Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ Activity Learning Centers sold nationwide and in Canada from December 2007 to March 2009. The candle flame attached to the top of the cake toy can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves Evenflo ExerSaucer® 1-2-3 Tea for Me™ activity learning centers. Models included in the recall are 6161834 and 6161920. The model numbers are printed on the packaging and on a label located on the underside of the base of the product. 

Consumers should contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement toy or visit safety.evenflo.com. More info at www.recalls.org

AC/HEAT PUMP UNITS 

Goodman Company LP is recalling Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTACs) Units sold nationwide from February 2007 to June 2008. The power cords on the PTACs can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. 

The recall includes 5.0 kW Amana-brand, Comfort-Aire-brand and Century-brand Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner units with model numbers PTxxx3x50xx (Amana) and EKTxxx-150x (Comfort-Aire and Century) and serial numbers 0702112056 through 0804237539. The model and serial numbers are located on the control board plate found under the PTAC unit's front cover. 

Consumers should contact Goodman to receive a free replacement power cord. Commercial and institutional owners will be contacted directly and will install the power cord.For a free replacement power cord, consumers with Amana-brand units should contact Goodman at (800) 366-0339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday; for Comfort-Aire and Century-brand units call (877) 442-4482 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit ptaccord.regcen2.com for all products. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S BOOKS 

Simon & Schuster Inc. is recalling Monday the Bullfrog Plush Books sold nationwide from January 2006 to November 2009. The plastic eye on the frog can detach, which may pose a choking hazard. 

Monday the Bullfrog is a plush puppet bullfrog with a board book attached to the frog's mouth. It was sold in clear plastic packaging, and the book is marked with ISBN numbers 10: 1416912312 and 13: 9781416912316 printed inside the mouth of the bullfrog. 

Consumers should contact Simon & Schuster at (800) 732-9531 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a free replacement product or visit http://kids.simonandschuster.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

JC PENNEY GRILLS 

JCPenney Purchasing Corp. is recalling Cooks Outdoor® BBQ Grills sold exclusively at JC Penney stores nationwide from February 2009 to September 2009. The drip pan on the grill does not allow for adequate drainage, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves Cooks® brand outdoor BBQ grills. The grill has a digital thermometer on the hood, stainless steel top and a global LP regulator. Lot number 780-2176 is printed on the underside of the grill's stand. 

Consumers should return the regulator and hose to the Catalog/Customer Service Desk at any JCPenney store for a full refund. Consumers should contact JCPenney at (888) 333-6063 anytime for instructions on how to disconnect the gas regulator and hose or visit www.jcp.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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NIGHTLIGHTS 

OSRAM SYLVANIA Products is recalling LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlights sold nationwide from October 2008 to November 2009. The bottom plastic cover on the recharging base of the portable nightlight can break, exposing internal electrical components. This poses an electric shock hazard. 

This recall involves LED Rocketship PalPODzzz™ portable nightlights with model number 72174. The product can also be used as an emergency light or a flashlight. The model number and date codes "0808" or "0908" are printed on the label attached to the bottom cover of the recharging base.

Consumers should contact OSRAM SYLVANIA at (877)-423-3772 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET for a free replacement portable nightlight and a $5 coupon credit for OSRAM SYLVANIA products or visit www.sylvania.com. More info at www.recalls.org

TOY TRUCKS 

Variety Wholesalers Inc. is recalling Super Rigs Play Sets sold in the Southeast from September 2009 to November 2009. The toy truck's surface coating contains high levels of lead. 

This recall involves "Super Rig Transport" toy truck with trailer and vehicles. "Super Rigs Play Set" is labeled on the outside of the packaging. The box back has a bar code square with Item No. 67007, Made in China and Bar Code 6-98567-67007-3. The bottom of the trailer has an engraved code 45TNGO9. 

Consumers should return the trucks to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement product. 

Consumers can also contact Variety Wholesalers at (800) 678-7776 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.vwstores.com. More info at www.recalls.org

LOG SPLITTERS 

MTD Products Inc. is recalling Log Splitters sold nationwide and in Canada from November 2008 to October 2009. The control handle of the log splitter could fail to automatically return to the neutral position as it should and could fail to stop the splitting wedge from moving forward, posing a risk of amputation to consumers' hands and fingers. 

A complete list of the model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact MTD Products Inc. at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET to determine if their log splitter is included in the recall or visit www.mtdproducts.com. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S PAJAMAS 

Little Miss Matched Inc. is recalling Little Miss Matched Girls Pajama Sets sold nationwide and in Canada from March 2008 to July 2009.The sleepwear fails to meet the federal children's sleepwear flammability standard posing a risk of burn injury. 

This recall involves long sleeve toddler and girls pajama sets. The sets were sold in sizes XXS (2t-3t), XS (3t-4t), S (5-6), M (7-8) and L (10-12).

Consumers should contact Little Miss Matched at (877) 649-4386 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a full refund or visit www.littlemissmatched.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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