Recall information

[February 04, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Jan. 9: 

MILITARY TOYS 

Jide Trading Inc. is recalling military toy figures sold nationwide from November 2008 to April 2009. The surface paint on the toy contains excessive levels of lead.  

The mini military toy set is packaged on a blister card and includes a male military figure about four inches in height with various accessories. 

Consumers should contact Jide Trading at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.jidetrading.com for a full refund or replacement toy. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GAS GRILLS 

Sagittarius Sporting Goods is recalling Master Forge five-burner gas grills sold exclusively at Lowe's stores nationwide from September 2009 to November 2009.

The flexible rubber hose on the LP gas tank can come into contact with burner box, causing the hose to melt and rupture when the grill is lit. This poses a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves Master Forge five-burner, stainless steel gas grills. The name "Master Forge" is on the grill hood. The model number L3218 is located on a label inside the left front door of the grill. 

Consumers should contact Sagittarius at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday to obtain a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

AMMONIA 

OnLine Packaging Inc. is recalling Food Club Supreme Clean clear ammonia sold at Piggly Wiggly Midwest stores from August 2009 to September 2009. The bottle, which is labeled as containing ammonia, actually contains household bleach. The mislabeling of the bottles can pose a chemical hazard to consumers. If bleach is accidentally mixed with ammonia or acid, irritating or toxic gases could be produced. 

This recall involves Food Club Supreme Clean Clear Ammonia that is packaged in a 64 ounce white bottle with the date code 232 stenciled on the lower shoulder of the bottle. 

Consumers should immediately return the product to Piggly Wiggly for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact OnLine Packaging at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TREE STEPS 

Primal Vantage Co. is recalling Ameristep plastic strap-on tree step sold nationwide in 2009. The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard. 

Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. Models 105 and 155 both have a 12/08 date code, which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step. 

Consumers should contact Primal Vantage at [phone] between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.treestandcustomerservice.com for details on how to obtain a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GAS CANS 

No-Spill LLC is recalling no-spill 5-gallon gasoline cans sold nationwide from August 2009 to November 2009. The gas containers can leak fuel at the black plastic collar where the spout connects to the can, posing fire and burn hazards. 

The 5-gallon gas cans are made from heavy-duty red plastic and carry date codes AIP09202 through AIP09222. The date code is located on the bottom of the can. 

Consumers should contact No-Spill at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.nospill.com/recall to receive a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org. 

ACER COMPUTERS 

Acer America Corporation is recalling certain Acer Aspire-series notebook computers sold nationwide from June 2009 to October 2009. An internal microphone wire under the palm rest can short circuit and overheat. This poses a potential burn hazard. 

The recalled notebook computer models are the Acer AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. 

Consumers should contact Acer at [phone] anytime, or visit www.acer.com to determine if their notebook is affected and to receive a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

HOME IMPROVEMENT BOOKS 

Oxmoor House Inc. is recalling home improvement books sold nationwide from January 1975 to December 2009. The books contain errors in the technical diagrams and wiring instructions that could lead consumers to incorrectly install or repair electrical wiring, posing an electrical shock or fire hazard. 

The recall involves nine home improvement books listed at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Oxmoor House at [phone] anytime, or visit www.sunsetrecall.com for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CLOTH BOOKS 

St. Martin's Press LLC is recalling "Big Rex and Friends" cloth books sold nationwide from May 2004 to October 2009. A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains high levels of lead. 

This recall involves "Big Rex and Friends" cloth books. The words "Big Rex and Friends" are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book. 

Consumers should contact St. Martin's Press at [phone] or visit  www.priddybooks.com/recall for instructions on returning the book for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]