Recall information

[April 20, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending April 3: 

EXTENSION CORDS 

Howard Berger Co. is recalling Indoor and Outdoor Extension Cords and Power Strips sold nationwide from August 2009 to October 2009. The extension cords and power strips have inadequate coating material around the cords and copper conductors that are smaller than required, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Brightway heavy duty outdoor extension cords and Brightway indoor household extension cords and power strips. Model numbers involved in the recall are R2600 through R2615 (outdoor extension cords), EE6 through EE20 (indoor extension cords) and MP6DG (power strips). "Brightway" is printed on the cords. Model numbers are printed on the product's packaging. 

Consumers should return the item to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Howard Berger at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, visit www.hberger.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

HEATED VESTS

Ardica Technologies is recalling Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2009 to February 2010. Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

The recalled jackets and vests are designed to work with the Ardica Moshi Power system. The Moshi Power System is marked with "Ardica". The pouch below the collar of each garment is marked "Ardica Heat Power Charge." Each jacket and vest also has a power switch next to the logo on the front. The following models are affected by this recall: Ardica Enabled Mountain Hardwear Radiance Jackets, Refugium Jackets and Sitka Dutch Oven Vests. The Mountain Hardwear jackets have the Ardica name and logo on the right sleeve.

Consumers should contact Ardica at [phone], 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit www.ardica.com for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

BOYS' VESTS

North-Sportif Inc. is recalling North-Sportif Hooded Jackets and Reversible Vests sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from October 2002 to January 2010. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood and the vests have a drawstring through the waist which can pose strangulation and entanglement hazards.

"North Sportif" is printed on the jacket's belt. The recalled vest is black and blue and is reversible. The garments were sold in sizes small (8-10) and medium (12-14). Both garments have a tag on the neck that reads North Sportif Urban Expedition.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a refund or credit.

Consumers can also contact North-Sportif at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRLS' JACKETS

Sport Obermeyer Ltd. is recalling Posey, Lily, Rose and Daisy Girls' Ski Jackets sold nationwide from July 2009 to February 2010. The jackets have a drawstring at the waist which can pose an entrapment hazard.

The recalled girls' jackets have drawstrings at the waist, sold in sizes 1 to 8 and the names and corresponding style numbers are: Lily #91549, Rose #91552, Daisy #91555, Posey #91558. The style number is printed on the tag inside the neck of the jackets.

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings or return it to Sport Obermeyer, Ltd. for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Sport Obermeyer Ltd. at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (MT) Monday through Friday or visit www.obermeyer.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

MATTRESSES 

Pbteen, a division of Williams-Sonoma Inc., is recalling PBteen Ottoman Beds sold nationwide from August 2008 to November 2009. The Ottoman Bed mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves mattresses sold as part of PBteen Ottoman Beds with registration number CA -31586(TW). They were sold with a cover in stone, navy, ivory or pink. The ottoman cover has a tag that reads "PBteen" and a label with registration number CA-31586(TW). 

Consumers should contact PBteen at [phone] from 7 am to midnight ET, or visit www.pbteen.comm to receive a free mattress cover. More info at www.recalls.org.

GLASS WATER BOTTLES 

Crate and Barrel is recalling Glass Water Bottles sold exclusively by Crate and Barrel nationwide and in Canada from December 2008 to February 2010. The glass beverage bottles can shatter when the consumer is removing or inserting the stopper, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves clear glass water bottles including 22-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-151 and 50-ounce bottles with SKU number 437-169. The SKU numbers are listed on a white bar code label on the bottom of the item. 

Consumers should return the bottles to any Crate and Barrel store for a full refund..

Consumers can also contact Crate and Barrel at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, or visit www.crateandbarrel.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHROME SHELVING 

King Long Metal Industrial Company, Ltd. is recalling Six Tier Chrome Shelving Unit sold exclusively at Costco Wholesale Club locations nationwide from December 2009 to January 2010. Shelving unit casters can break at the stem causing the unit to collapse or fall, posing an injury hazard. 

The six tier chrome shelving unit Model # 392360 can be identified by an NSF King Long Industrial imprint on the corner collar on the side. 

Consumers should immediately remove the casters and use the shelving unit with the adjustable feet levelers included in the original package. Replacement casters are available from the firm.

Consumers can also contact King Long Customer Service at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S HOCKEY STICKS 

Bauer Hockey Inc. is recalling Youth and Junior Hockey Sticks, Shafts, and Blades sold nationwide and in Canada from February 2005 to March 2010. Paint and decals on the sticks, shafts and blades contain excessive levels of lead. 

A complete list of the hockey sticks can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Bauer at [phone] between 8 a.m. and midnight ET Sunday through Saturday or visit www.bauer.com for a replacement or refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

OUTDOOR FIRE COLUMNS 

Agio International Co. is recalling Patio Glow Outdoor Gas Fire Columns sold at Costco nationwide from August 2009 to February 2010. Gas can leak from connections in the column, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled product is a propane gas fire column used for outdoor ambiance. Only products with serial numbers running sequentially from 0081959SD through 0087754SD are affected. The model number GFP207 and the serial number is printed on a label that is located inside the door on the base. 

Consumers should return the columns to any Costco retail outlet to receive a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Agio-USA at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.va-cs.com/recall. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text from Recalls.org]