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[May 18, 2009]  The following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 16: 

RestaurantCOMPUTER BATTERIES 

Hewlett-Packard Co. is recalling Lithium-Ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers sold nationwide from August 2007 to March 2008. The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

The recalled lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are used with various HP and Compaq notebook computers. A list of computers included in this recall can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact HP at (800) 889-2031 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to determine if their battery is included in the recall or visit bpr.hpordercenter.com. More info at www.recalls.org.   

TOY CHAIRS 

Build-A-Bear Workshop® is recalling Folding Toy Beach Chair for Stuffed Animals sold by Build-A-Bear Workshop stores nationwide and in Canada from March 2001 to October 2008. This toy chair legs can bruise, pinch or cut fingers if caught while folding. 

This recall involves a wood frame, canvas seat, toy beach chair for stuffed animals. The toy chairs are blue (style #'s 002281, 004463, 009907, 011565, 102281, 109907, 111565), red (style #'s 007391, 011566, 107391, 111566), fuchsia/white stripe (style #'s 013226, 113226), Orange/white stripe (style #'s 013227, 113227). 

Consumers can return the toy beach chair to any Build-A-Bear Workshop store to receive an $8 USD/$10 CDN store coupon. 

Consumers can also contact Build-A-Bear Workshop at (866) 236-5683 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, Saturday 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT, or visit www.buildabear.com (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org

BOTANIKA CANDLES 

Lumetique Inc. is recalling DayNa Decker 16 ounce Botanika Candles sold nationwide from March 2008 to April 2009. The glass can break during use, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled candles were sold under the DayNa Decker "Botanika" brand in 16 ounce green glass vessels, 4 inches wide by 5 inches high. The words "DayNa Decker" and "Bacara," "Bardou," "Clementine," "Indigo," "Leila," "Manzanita," "Sierra," "Violetta," "Yasmin" or "Zelia" appear on the bottom of the glass vessel. 

Consumers should contact Lumetique at (888) 872-0228 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday to receive a full credit toward the purchase of DayNa Decker brand products or visit www.daynadecker.com. More info at www.recalls.org

FOLDING BICYCLES 

Dahon and Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) are recalling 2008 model year Dahon and REI Novara Folding Bicycles sold nationwide from March 2008 to April 2009. The hinge on the handlepost can crack, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves model year 2008 Dahon and REI Novara folding bicycles. The models included in the recall are as follows:

Dahon

Ciao P8, Curve D3, Curve SL, Glide P8, Jetstream P8, Mu P8,
Mu P24, MU SL, Mu XL Sport, Vitesse D7 HG, Speed D7,
Speed P8, Speed TR, Speed Pro TT, Mariner D7

REI

Novara Buzz FlyBy and FlyBy Shuttle

Consumers should contact any Dahon California dealer or REI store for a free inspection and repair. 

Consumers can also contact Dahon California at (800) 442-3511 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.dahon.com. More info at www.recalls.org

WATER-BASED FACE PAINTS 

Fun Express, Inc. recalls children's face paint distributed by Oriental Trading Co., Omaha, Neb., due to adverse event reports of skin reactions in children. These items were distributed nationwide. 

The following Face Paints are being recalled:  

Item Number

Product Description

Universal Product Code (UPC)

85/2077

Blue Face Paint

8 8760048110 7

85/2078

Purple Face Paint

8 8760048112 1

85/2079

Red Face Paint

8 8760048114 5

85/2080

Orange Face Paint

8 8760048116 9

85/2081

Black Face Paint

8 8760048118 3

85/2082

Green Face Paint

8 8760048120 6

HEATERS FOR SNOWMOBILES 

Polaris Industries Inc. is recalling 2009 Widetrak Snowmobiles and Engine Block and Battery Heaters sold nationwide from January 2008 to February 2009. The insulation of the electrical cord for the engine and battery heaters can fail during cold temperatures, posing an electric shock hazard. 

This recall involves model year 2009 Polaris IQ WIDETRAK snowmobiles with the engine block or battery heaters directly installed. Model number S09PU7ES is printed on the right side of the tunnel below the seat. This recall also involves Polaris accessory engine block heaters and battery heaters. 

Consumers should contact any Polaris dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Polaris at (888) 704-5290 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polarisindustries.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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COMPOSITE DECKS 

Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Corp. is recalling Composite Decks sold nationwide from January 2005 to August 2008. The recalled decking can prematurely deteriorate and unexpectedly break. Consumers can fall through broken decking and suffer serious injuries. 

The recall includes outdoor deck board and railings sold under the brand names LP WeatherBest®, ABTCo., and Veranda®. They are composite products that look similar to natural wood and were sold in various colors including Tuscan Walnut/Chestnut, Driftwood Grey/Greystone, Pacific Cedar and Western Redwood. Veranda decking products were manufactured by multiple firms; only products manufactured by LP are included in this recall. 

Consumers with the recalled decking should immediately contact LP at (888) 325-1184 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for a free inspection or visit www.deckingnotice.com. More info at www.recalls.org

KNIFE SHEATHS 

Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is recalling Skinner Knife Sheaths given away by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation from November 2008 to April 2009. The knife can cut through the sheath because there is no blade guard in the sheath. This poses a laceration hazard. 

The recall involves the Browning and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation co-branded skinner knife sheath (model 322087). The sheath is black with the "Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation" logo stitched on the front. The packaging is black and yellow with "Browning" printed on the side and the model number printed above the UPC. 

Consumers should stop using the sheath immediately and discard it and will be sent a new one free of charge. 

Consumers can also contact Browning at (800) 637-0230 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit www.browning.com (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org

YOUTH ATVS 

Fushin USA LLC is recalling Youth Model ATVs sold nationwide from October 2005 to May 2006. These ATVs lack front brakes, a tire pressure gauge, and padding to cover the sharp edges on the handlebar assembly, which could pose a risk of injury to young riders. 

This recall involves FXSA 002A-90cc. The size 90cc youth ATV comes in a variety of colors such as black, red, blue, yellow, green, pink, tan camo, blue camo, army camo, green camo leaf camo, pink camo and yellow/black. 

Consumers should contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Fushin at (866) 659-8600 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.fushinusa.com More info at www.recalls.org

PLAY YARDS 

Dorel Juvenile Group Inc. is recalling Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway Play Yards sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2008 to May 2009. The play yard's rocking bassinet attachment can tilt when secured by straps (non-rocking mode) which can cause it to stay tilted without returning to a level sleeping surface while in the rocking mode. This presents a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation. 

This recall involves Eddie Bauer Soothe & Sway portable play yards. Models included in the recall are 05046 (all units) and 05044 units manufactured before December 1, 2008. Different models were sold in Canada. Model numbers and manufacture dates are printed on a sticker on one of the support legs underneath the play yard. 

Consumers should contact Dorel Juvenile Group at (888) 233-4903 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday for a $40 voucher toward the purchase of a new Dorel product or visit www.djgusa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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