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[November 23, 2009]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 21: 

RestaurantBABY HAMMOCKS 

Three Sisters Toys Inc. is recalling Yayita Baby Hammocks sold by Three Sisters Toys online from December 2007 to July 2008. The hammock can flip over, posing a serious fall hazard and strangulation hazard to infants who become entrapped in the seat's restraint straps while upside down. 

The recalled baby hammock is a cream-colored canvas and hangs from a wooden pole. "La Siesta" is printed on a tag located below the restraint straps. Model number YABN-1 is printed on a white tag sewn into the hammock's side seam. 

Consumers should contact Three Sisters Toys at (888) 537-9293 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a full refund or visit www.threesisterstoys.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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PACIFIERS 

Grand World Inc. is recalling "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers sold nationwide from November 2004 to July 2009. The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The pacifier mouth guard is too small, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves "Bobby Chupete" pacifiers. The pacifiers have a ring-shaped handle and heart-shaped mouth guard with two ventilation holes. "Bobby Chupete" and a picture of an infant are printed on the pacifier's packaging. The pacifier was sold in aqua, red, white or yellow colors. 

Consumers should contact Grand World at (718) 326-7786 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for a refund or a replacement pacifier or visit www.grandworldinc.com. More info at www.recalls.org

HOODED JACKETS 

Century 21 Promotions is recalling Youth Hooded Sweatshirts and Jackets sold at various stores in New England, Seattle, Washington and Alaska from September 2005 to September 2009. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves children's sweatshirts and jackets sold in sizes XS – XXL in colors: navy blue, black, brown, pink, red, white, green, grey, blue, yellow, and orange. The recalled garments contain the following embroidered logos: "Montauk," "Avalon," "Stone Harbor," "Cape May," "Sea Isle," "Ocean City," "Alaska," "Nantucket," "Maine," "Long Beach Island," "Lavallette," "Seaside Park," "Newport," "Monterey," "Carmel," "Skaneateles," "1000 Islands," "Block Island" and "Seattle." 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Century 21 Promotions at (800) 935-2100 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

SAFETY HARNESS 

Gorilla Inc. is recalling EXO-Tech Safety Harness sold nationwide from May 2009 to August 2009. The webbing of the waist belt on the safety harness is not routed through the lineman's loop located on the front of the harness near waist level. Since the loops are not properly anchored to the harness webbing but are attached only through stitching not intended to restrain a user during a fall, they that can pull away from the harness when force is applied, leaving the user unrestrained. 

This safety harness, used as a fall restraint for hunting, is comprised of two leg straps and two shoulder straps, which connect to a waist belt and padded back support. The name EXO-Tech is located on the right front shoulder strap and the name Gorilla is located on the left front should strap both in white lettering. Similar to a shirt tag, there is a white manufacturing label on the inside of the back of the harness with the model number 45111 and manufacturing dates, 4/22/2009 or 6/26/2009. These are the only harnesses recalled. 

Consumers should contact Gorilla Inc. at (877) 685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a refund or visit www.gorillatreestands.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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GAS GRILLS SOLD AT LOWE'S 

L G Sourcing is recalling Perfect Flame SLG Series Gas Grills sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2005 to May 2009 The burners can deteriorate causing irregular flames and the lids of some models can catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards. 

The recalled grills are SLG series "Perfect Flame" brand outdoor propane or natural gas grills. The grills are stainless steel and painted black or gray metal. The model numbers affected by this recall are listed below. The model number can be found in the compartment under the cooking chamber. A complete list of the model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact L G Sourcing at (888) 840-9590 anytime to receive free replacement burners or visit www.lowes.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

SKI BINDINGS 

Salomon USA is recalling Alpine Ski Bindings sold nationwide from September 2008 to October 2009. The toe component of the ski bindings could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. 

This recall involves the Salomon alpine ski bindings with models LZ 7, LZ 8, LZ 9, LZ 7 SR, LZ 8 SR, LZ 8 SC, and J LZ 9 and the Atomic ski bindings with model Evox 2.8, Evox 2.8+, Evox 2.8++, and FFG 8. "Salomon" or "Atomic" and the respective model number are displayed on the ski bindings. The toe components bear a production date code ending in "8" that can be found on the center plate where the toe of a ski boot contacts the toe component of the bindings. 

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Consumers should return the Salomon-brand ski bindings to any authorized Salomon ski dealer, or return the Atomic-brand ski bindings to any authorized Atomic ski dealer, for a free inspection and replacement of the toe component. 

Consumers can also contact the firm at (877) 789-5111 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit www.salomon.com or www.atomicsnow.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

COOKWARE 

Cost Plus Inc. is recalling Stainless Steel Cookware sold at Cost Plus World Market stores nationwide in August 2009. The handles on the cookware can break, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves three stainless steel cookware sets; a 4-piece multi cooker set, a 3-piece steamer set, and a 1.5 quart egg poacher with SKU numbers 422698, 422699 and 422700. The SKU numbers can be found on the sales receipt. 

Consumers should return the cookware to any Cost Plus or World Market store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Cost Plus at (877) 967-5362 between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. ET anytime, or visit www.worldmarket.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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