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[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.16: 

HardwareBATTERIES FOR CELL PHONES 

Lenmar Enterprises is recalling rechargeable batteries for cordless phones sold nationwide from July 2009 to August. 2009. The rechargeable batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

The recall involves the rechargeable batteries with the model number CB0217 2.4 volt 1500 mAh NiMH. Only batteries with date code 0809 are affected by this recall. The date code can be found on the back of the battery. Go to www.recalls.org for a complete list of the cell phones containing the recalled batteries. 

Consumers should contact Lenmar at (800) 424-2703 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.Lenmar.com to receive a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org

BICYCLES AND FRAMESETS 

Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 2010 Redline Conquest Pro bicycles and framesets sold nationwide from August 2009 to November 2009. The bicycle’s fork legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of serious injury. 

This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Pro Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in pearl white/blue and have aluminum frames with carbon fiber forks and aluminum steerer tubes. 

Consumers should contact their local Redline bicycle dealer to receive a free inspection and fork replacement. 

Consumers can also contact Redline Bicycles at (800) 283-2453 or visit  www.redlinebicycles.com.  More info at www.recalls.org

LIGHT KITS 

Rockler Companies Inc. is recalling LED light kits sold nationwide from March 2009 to October 2009. Defective wiring in the light kits can cause the battery pack to overheat and explode, posing a risk of burn and fire hazards. 

This recall involves Rockler LED lights with either an interchangeable spotlight head or a magnifying head. Models included in the recall have stock numbers 26429 (spotlight or 27017 (magnifying). Stock numbers are printed on the light’s packaging. 

Consumers should call Rockler Companies at (800) 260-9663 anytime to receive a free repair kit and installation instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

MATTRESS SETS 

Mattress World is recalling mattress sets sold in various furniture stores in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas from May 2009 through September 2009. The mattress sets fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard and pose a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Mattress World renovated twin, full, queen and king mattress sets sold in blue floral, white floral and taupe floral.  A complete list of the recalled mattress can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should immediately contact Mattress World at (877) 819-0725 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

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SANTA TEA LIGHTS 

Pier 1 Imports is recalling ceramic Santa tea light holders sold at Pier 1 Imports nationwide and in Canada from September 2009 to December 2009. The flame from tea lights can ignite these tea light holders, posing a fire hazard. 

The Ceramic Santa Tea Light Holder is red and white and designed in the image of Santa Claus. SKU number 2417274 is printed on the bottom of the tea light holder. 

Consumers should return the holder to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit. 

Consumers can also contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or visit www.pier1.com. More info at www.recalls.org

PIER 1 TEA LIGHTS 

Pier 1 Imports is recalling silver glitter tea lights; gold glitter tea lights sold at Pier 1 Imports nationwide and in Canada from September 2009 to December 2009. The flame from the tea lights can ignite the glitter on the candle, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves two styles of tea lights. A clear box of 24 silver glitter tea lights with SKU 2410335 and a clear box of 24 gold glitter tea lights with SKU 2410322. The SKU number is located on the bottom of the packaging. 

Consumers should return the tea lights to their nearest Pier 1 Imports retail store for a full refund or merchandise credit. 

Consumers can also contact Pier 1 Imports at (800) 245-4595 between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. CST Monday through Friday or visit www.pier1.com. More info at www.recalls.org

DROP SIDE CRIBS 

Caramia Furniture and Mother Hubbard Cupboard’s are recalling Diane Cribs sold nationwide from September 2002 to December 2005. The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards. 

This recall involves Caramia "Diane" drop-side cribs. The cribs were manufactured between September 2002 and June 2004. A label affixed to the inside of the headboard or footboard lists the manufacturing dates. 

Consumers should contact Caramia Furniture at (877) 728-0342 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.caramiafurniture.com to receive a free replacement drop side. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text from Recalls.org]

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