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[February 22, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 20: 

HardwareBABY BRACELETS 

Allreds Design is recalling Allreds Design Baby Bracelets and Pacifier Clips sold nationwide from June 2008 to December 2008. The recalled bracelets and pacifier clip clasps contain high levels of lead. 

This recall includes Allreds Design brand baby bracelets and pacifier clips. The bracelets are sold in sizes 0-6 months, 1-4 years, and 4-8 years of age. The baby bracelets and pacifier clips have crystal and plastic beads in various colors with a metal clasp. 

Consumers should contact Allreds Design at (866) 695-3551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for instructions on how to receive a replacement bracelet or pacifier clip. More info at www.recalls.org.

STEP STOOLS SOLD BY QVC 

Kikkerland Design Inc. is recalling Easy-Fold and Easy-Store Step Stools sold by QVC nationwide from May 2009 to November 2009. The step stools can crack or break, posing a fall hazard. 

The tops of the foldable step stools have white polka dots and were sold as a set of two, including 9-inch and 15-inch stools. The gray 9-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ09-GR on the front, and the brown 15-inch stool has a sticker with model number ZZ08-BR on the front. 

If the step stools were purchased at a QVC store, consumers should return the product to any QVC store to receive a full refund. Consumers who purchased the step stools through a QVC television program or qvc.com were mailed instructions on how to receive a refund. 

Consumers can also contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET daily, or visit www.qvc.com. More info at www.recalls.org

GIRLS' SWEATSHIRTS 

Bobens Trading Co. is recalling Girl's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009. The hooded zip sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

The recall involves "Old Skool" girls' hoodie sweatshirts with long and short sleeves in sizes S – XL and in a variety of colors and designs. The neck seam label reads "Old Skool" and includes the garment size. The recalled style numbers GC5810, GV105, GV104 and GF254, were printed on the hang tags along with the price. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts or return the garment to the place of purchase. 

Consumers can also contact Bobens Trading Co. Inc. at (516) 433-8490 between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org

COMMERCIAL CO2 SENSORS 

GE Infrastructure Sensing Inc. is recalling GE Telaire Airestat and Carrier Single Beam Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Temperature Sensors sold nationwide from November 2000 to March 2005. The CO2 and temperature sensors can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves GE Telaire Airestat CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers T8010, T8010-C, T8011, T8011-C, T5010, T5010-C, T5011 and T5011-C and Carrier Single Beam CO2 and temperature sensors with model numbers 33ZCT55CO2 and 33ZCT56CO2. The sensors are sold for commercial use and are wall-mounted. 

Building owners should contact GE Infrastructure Sensing at (877) 243-5086 between 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET or visit www.gesensing.com for instructions on how to determine if a sensor is included in this recall. More info at www.recalls.org

HOODED SWEATSHIRTS 

Weeplay Kids LLC is recalling Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings sold  nationwide from February 2008 to November 2008. The sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood which poses a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves girl's sweatshirts sold under the Candy Queen and Akademiks brand names. Sweatshirts included in this recall have style numbers Q37519, A22090, A393343-3, A79405-226 and A79462-1. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 2T through 16. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard. Consumers can return the garment to Weeplay Kids or the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Weeplay Kids at (800) 505-0490 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.weeplaykids.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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CHILDREN'S JACKETS 

Franshaw Inc. is recalling Children's Hooded Jackets sold at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from September 2006 to September 2009. The jackets have drawstrings through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves Blue Heart and Just a Girl brand children's sweatshirts. The Blue Heart sweatshirts are olive and pink, and have style number 48052. The Just a Girl sweatshirts were sold in light blue, and have style number 48052. RN 87888 is printed in the center of the back neck. The sweatshirts were sold in sizes 4 to 6X. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or to Franshaw Inc. for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Franshaw Inc. at (800) 477-3274 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

Baycreek Inc. is recalling Hooded Sweatshirts sold nationwide from October 2008 to June 2009. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves Attitude Gold children's hooded sweatshirts in sizes small, medium, large and extra large. The sweatshirts were sold in beige, blue, charcoal gray and black and have a random distress designs. Style number ZZJ-2J, ZZJ-01J, ZZJ-04J or ZZJ-5J is printed on the hangtag. 

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

Consumers can also contact Baycreek at (212) 279-2777 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org

MOTOR CONTROLLERS 

Franklin Electric Co. is recalling Pumptec Electric Motor Controllers for Submersible Pump Systems sold nationwide from June 2006 to November 2009. The product label can lose adhesion, exposing the circuitry. This could pose a shock hazard. 

This recall involves the Pumptec electronic motor controller for 115v/230v submersible motors rated 1/3 to 1 1/2 HP with model number 5800020600 and date codes of 06F45 through 09L45. The model number and date code can be found on the nameplate label located on the right-hand side of the enclosure. 

Consumers should contact their dealer for a free replacement cover. 

Consumers can also contact Franklin Electric at (866) 841-6039 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily or visit www.franklin-electric.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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