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[August 30, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Aug. 28:

GAS SMOKERS 

Char-Broil LLC is recalling Char-Broil vertical gas smokers sold nationwide from March 2008 to June 2010. When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator (HVR) assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion that bursts the smoker's door open, posing an injury hazard. 

This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. The smoker measures 21.5" x 19.5" x 45.5" and weighs 75 pounds. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator. 

Consumers should contact Char-Broil at (866) 671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.charbroil.com for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

BOTTLE WARMERS 

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is recalling Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers sold at Williams-Sonoma stores nationwide from June 2010 to July 2010. The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves the Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmer which uses steam to heat baby bottles or baby food. The bottle warmer is green with an orange temperature dial. "Beaba" is printed on the base and model number 9602 is printed on the underside of the warmer. 

Consumers should call Williams-Sonoma at (877) 548-0850 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week or visit www.williams-sonoma.com for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

BABY HAMMOCKS 

MamaLittleHelper is recalling Infant and Toddler Hammocks sold from May 2008 to February 2010. The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard. 

This recall includes MamaLittleHelper Hammocks with model numbers 1010, 1020 and BL222. They have a steel frame and a fabric hammock with a mattress which are connected by a large spring, safety rope and a metal hanger. Model BL222 has a computerized rocker device. "MamaLittleHelper" is printed on a label sewn onto the hammock models 1010 and 1020. Model BL222 does not have a label. 

Parents and caregivers should contact MamaLittleHelper at (866) 612-9986 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.mamalittlehelper.com/recall.htm to receive a free repair kit for hammock models 1010 and 1020. Consumers who own model BL222 should return the hammock to Mama's Little Helper in exchange for a new hammock. More info at www.recalls.org.

BABY HAMMOCK STANDS 

MamaLittleHelper LLC is recalling Infant and Toddler Hammock Metal Stands sold from December 2009 to February 2010. The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock. 

The baby hammock hangs from the recalled metal C-shaped stand which is about five feet tall and is silver-colored. The metal C-shaped stands were sent to the six consumers with hammock model numbers 1010 and 1020 instead of the original metal frame advertised with the hammock. 

Parents and caregivers should contact MamaLittleHelper at (866) 612-9986 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.mamalittlehelper.com to receive a free metal hammock stand in exchange for the recalled C-shaped metal stand. More info at www.recalls.org.

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TV WALL MOUNTS 

Milestone AV Technologies LLC is recalling flat screen television wall mounts sold nationwide from June 2009 to July 2010. The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall when the television is adjusted. This could pose an injury hazard. 

This recall involves the Sanus Vision Mount model LF228-B1 wall mounts and Simplicity model SLF2. The wall mounts were sold for flat screen televisions. The model numbers can be found on the UL sticker on the wall plate. 

Consumers should contact Milestone at (877) 894-6280 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Saturday through Sunday or visit www.milestone.com/recall for a free replacement wall mount arm. More info at www.recalls.org.

MAGNETIC BOARDS 

Lakeshore Learning Materials is recalling magnetic maze boards sold nationwide from January 2009 to May 2010. The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages. 

This recall involves wooden magnetic maze boards. The wooden boards have a clear plastic sheet that covers small wooden or plastic pieces located inside a maze.. The top of the board reads: "Who's Hiding in the Garden?," "Who's Hiding in the Ocean?," "Magnetic Counting Maze," "Magnetic Alphabet Board" or "My Community Magnetic Board." 

Consumers should contact Lakeshore at (800) 428-4414 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.lakeshorelearning.com to receive a free replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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