Recalls announced

[August 23, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 21: 

LEVERAGE GYMS 

Powertec is recalling Leverage Gyms sold nationwide and in Canada from October 2009 to February 2010. Detachment of the exercise workbench from the gym system causes instability, posing a risk of injury. 

This recall involves the Workbench Leverage Gym, 2010 version, which has a lock and load removable bench section opening up the lever area for power exercises such as squats, shrugs and rows. The Powertec logo with the Workbench series name is printed on the removable bench. The models affected by this recall are WB-LS10 and WB-LS10-B. 

Customers should contact Powertec at [phone] between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.powertecfitness.com to receive a free repair kit or to schedule a free repair with an authorized dealer. More info at www.recalls.org.

ELECTRICAL WIRE 

Cerro Wire Inc. is recalling THHN Electrical Wire sold from December 2009 to April 2010. While the actual electrical wire has "14 gauge" printed on it, the packaging incorrectly labels the electrical wire as 12 gauge. If used as a 12 gauge wire, it can overload, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves THNN electrical wire labeled on its packaging as 12 gauge solid white 100' UPC 48243982721 and 12 gauge stranded red 50' UPC 48243229215. The actual wire has "THHN Cerro Wire 14 gauge" printed on it. The UPC number and 12 gauge is found on the plastic wrap and on a label at the bottom of the reel. 

Consumers should contact Cerro Wire at [phone] ext. 269 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.cerrowire.com for instructions on returning the product for a refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SLEDGE HAMMERS 

White Cap Construction Supply Inc. is recalling Brigade Hickory Handle Sledge Hammers sold nationwide from April 2009 to May 2010. The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach, posing a risk of impact injury. 

This recall involves Brigade sledge hammers with a hickory wood handle. There are 11 models included in this recall, ranging in size from 2 to 20 lbs. A green and white label with the word "Brigade" and the model name is affixed to the head of the sledge hammer, and "Genuine Hickory" is printed on the handle. Model and UPC information are printed on the label and can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange. 

Consumers can also contact White Cap Construction Supply at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.whitecap.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

DOUBLE STROLLERS

Lan Enterprises is recalling Zooper Tango Double Strollers sold nationwide from January 2007 to August 2008. The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises. 

This recall involves 2007 and 2008 Zooper Tango double strollers with a model number of SL808B and SL808F. The model numbers were printed on the original packaging. The strollers have production dates ranging from January 1, 2007, through April 30, 2008. The production dates are printed on the warning labels attached to the seats. The word "Zooper" is printed on the stroller canopies and grab bars. 

Consumers should contact Zooper USA at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.zooper.com to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

OUTDOOR FOLDING CHAIRS 

White Tiger Traders Co. Ltd. is recalling Outdoor Folding Chairs sold nationwide from February 2009 to December 2009. The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall includes wooden folding chairs. The chairs were sold individually and as part of a three-piece set that included one table and two chairs. "HD Outdoor" is printed on the chair's packaging. 

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

Consumers can also contact Kroger at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit www.kroger.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]