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[May 04, 2009]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 2: 

JARDINE CRIBS

Jardine Enterprises is recalling Jardine Cribs sold nationwide from September 2005 to April 2009. The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves 7 models of Jardine wooden cribs with the specific date codes. A complete list of the recalled cribs can be found at www.recalls.org.

The date code and model number are printed on the label located on the inside of the bottom rail of the headboard or footboard. 

Consumers should contact Jardine at (800) 646-4106 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a full credit toward the purchase of a new crib or visit  www.jardinecribrecall.com. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S COATS 

Gap Inc. is recalling babyGap Children's Coats sold nationwide from October 2008 to April 2009. The coats have toggle fasteners that could break and detach from the coat, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves three different children's coat styles with toggles including Rose Toggle Hoodie (style 600298), Pink Duffle Coat (style 600344), and Blue Plaid and Mojave Toggle Coat (style 600942). 

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

Consumers can also contact Gap at (888) 747-3704 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, or visit www.gap.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GIRLS' RAINCOATS 

Pumpkin Patch LLC is recalling Pumpkin Patch Hooded Girls' Raincoats sold at Pumpkin Patch stores nationwide from July 2008 to February 2009. The raincoats have a drawstring through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves the Pumpkin Patch hooded raincoat with drawstrings in girls sizes 2 through 10. The raincoat is a trench coat style and is red with pink polka-dots. 

Consumers should contact Pumpkin Patch at 1-866-898-0344  for a full refund or visit www.pumpkinpatchusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

POPCORN MACHINES 

DTX International (d/b/a Great American Popcorn Co.), is recalling Popcorn Machines sold online from September 2008 to October 2008. The heating element of the popcorn machine's warming deck can remain on after being switched off. This poses a burn hazard. 

This recall involves the "Pasadena," "Princeton" and "Paducah" 8-ounce popcorn machines. The model name is printed on the top of the unit. The recall includes units with and without the cart. 

Consumers should contact DTX International at (800) 665-0728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair including shipping or visit www.greatamericanpopcorn.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

FITNESS MACHINES 

Paramount Fitness Corp. is recalling Leg Curl Machines sold nationwide from January 1993 to October 1995. A consumer's hand can become caught between the cylindrical counter weight and the frame of the fitness machine, posing a crushing hazard that can result in lacerations and finger amputation. 

This recall involves the Paramount Fitness PL2100 leg curl machine. Serial numbers involved in this recall include: PL21-9301-000 through PL21-9510-099. The serial number is printed on the back of the weight stack frame on the lower right. Model number PL2100 is printed on the exercise procedure label on the front of the machine. The Paramount Fitness logo is printed vertically on the frame. 

Consumers should contact Paramount Fitness at (888) 825-8905 between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT daily to receive a free repair kit or visit www.paramountfitness.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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HAIR DRYERS 

Universalink International Trading Inc. is recalling Special and Narita Hair Dryers sold in California from June 2003 to October 2008. The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. 

This recall involves Special (model EX-1800) and Narita (model TE-263) hair dryers. "Special" or "Narita" and the model number are printed on the dryer. The "Special" hair dryers are brown and the "Narita" hair dryers are white and black and fold up. 

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

Consumers can also contact Universalink International Trading at (866) 997-6768 between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

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FLOOR CLEANERS 

HMI Industries Inc. is recalling "Majestic 360" Floor Cleaners sold nationwide from September 2004 to August 2006. The recalled cleaners' wiring can overheat, causing electrical arcing and melting. This poses a burn hazard. 

The recalled floor cleaner is a black-colored, canister-style vacuum with a powered floor tool. The words "Majestic 360" and "FILTERQUEEN" are printed on a label located on the unit. 

Consumers should contact HMI Industries at (800) 566-5606 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to arrange for a free repair at an authorized repair center or visit www.filterqueen.com. More info at www.recalls.org

DINOSAUR PLAY SETS 

DND Imports is recalling Dinosaur Play Sets sold in Los Angeles throughout December 2008. The surface paint on the monkey figure contains excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves the "Dinosaur Era 2 Hunting Dinosaur" play set. Each play set contains a dinosaur, a helicopter, trees, a hunter, a monkey and various hunting equipment. 

Consumers should discard the monkey figure immediately to remove the hazard and contact the firm for a refund or exchange. 

Consumers can also contact DND Imports collect at (818) 815-1791 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

ATHLETIC CUPS 

Under Armour Inc. is recalling Athletic Cups sold nationwide from January 2006 to March 2009. The cups can break if hit, posing a risk of serious injury hazard. 

This recall involves all athletic cups that have the Under Armour logo, including adult, teen, and youth sizes. The cups were sold individually and as part of a set with compression, slider, or jock shorts. 

Consumers should contact Under Armour at (888) 823-0343 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a $20 voucher or visit www.underarmour.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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