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[August 09, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 7:

CIRCUIHardwareT BREAKERS 

Miami Breaker Inc. is recalling counterfeit "Square D" circuit breakers sold nationwide from March 2005 to July 2006. The recalled circuit breakers labeled "Square D" or "SQD" have been determined to be counterfeit by Square D and can fail to trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard. 

The counterfeit circuit breakers are marked as Square D in the QO series. The models are QO115, QO120, QO130 , QO215, QO220, QO230, QO240, QO250 and QO260 . 

Consumers should contact Miami Breaker at (800) 941-1112 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to determine if their circuit breaker is counterfeit and if necessary, arrange a free inspection and replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

LIGHTED UMBRELLAS 

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is recalling Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrellas sold exclusively by Bed Bath & Beyond from February 2010 to June 2010. A plastic connector which attaches to the arm of the umbrella can break, causing the umbrella to collapse. This poses a risk of injury. 

The recalled product is a 13-foot Solar Lighted Cantilever Umbrella. The UPC numbers are 444444550439 (tan) and 444444583963 (chocolate) and can be found on the product packaging. The model numbers are 8070C-S and 8070C-L and can be found on the assembly and operating instruction that were enclosed with the product packaging. 

Consumers should return product to any Bed Bath & Beyond location for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Bed Bath & Beyond at (800) 462-3966, 24 hours a day, seven days a week or visit www.bedbathandbeyond.com. More info at www.recalls.org

MADELINE BUNK BEDS 

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Madeline Bunk Beds sold by Pottery Barn Kids from July 2009 to March 2010. The end structure of the bunk bed can pose an entrapment hazard to young children. Children can get their necks caught in the opening between the post and the decorative molding. 

This recall involves Madeline bunk beds. The bed is white and is made of wood and medium-density fiberboard. It has guardrails on either side of the top bunk and a ladder that attaches to the side of the beds. 

Consumers should immediately contact Pottery Barn Kids at (888) 779-8692 between 7 a.m. and midnight PT seven days a week or visit www.potterybarnkids.com to schedule installation of a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES 

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. is recalling Kawasaki 2010 KLX110 Off-Road Motorcycles sold nationwide from August 2009 to February 2010. A faulty housing for the ignition switch can allow water to enter and activate the electric starter unintentionally. This poses a serious hazard of injury or death. 

This recall involves Kawasaki 2010 model year KLX110CAF and KLX110DAF off-road motorcycles. They were sold in green and have Kawasaki written on the sides of the fuel tank. 

Consumers should contact a local Kawasaki Motorcycle dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.kawasaki.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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VANITY BENCHES 

LaMont Limited is recalling Belle Vanity Benches sold exclusively at Tuesday Morning stores nationwide from May 2010 to June 2010. Legs on the Belle vanity bench can detach at the weld and allow the bench to collapse, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Belle vanity benches with a scroll design and padded seat. The wrought iron vanity bench is about 21 3/4 inches from floor to top of rail. The padded seat has an 18 3/4 inch wide off-white damask cover. 

Consumers should return the product to any Tuesday Morning store for a refund. 

Consumers can also contact Tuesday Morning at (800) 457-0099 or LaMont at (800) 553-5261 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.shop.tuesdaymorning.com or www.lamontlimited.com. More info at www.recalls.org.   

FISHER-PRICE CAMPSITE TOYS           

Fisher-Price is recalling Little People Play 'n Go Campsite™ sold nationwide and in Canada from October 2009 to August 2010. The plastic Sonya Lee figure in the play set can break at the waist, exposing small parts that pose a choking hazard. 

The seven-piece plastic play set includes Sonya Lee, a tent and other accessories. Product number R6935 is printed on the toy's packaging. The name Sonya Lee is printed on the underside of the figure. Only Sonya Lee figures that bend at the waist, have a green sweater and purple camera around the neck are included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact Fisher-Price at (800) 432-5437 anytime or visit www.service.mattel.com to arrange for the figure's return in exchange for a free replacement figure. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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