Recalls announced

[July 19, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 17: 

SEATTLE BICYCLES 

Seattle Bike Supply is recalling 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross Bicycles and Framesets sold nationwide from July 2009 to May 2010. The bicycle fork's legs can separate from the fork crown and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury. 

This recall involves all 2010 Redline Conquest Cyclocross bicycles and framesets. The bicycles and framesets were sold in yellow and black, and have aluminum frames and aluminum forks with aluminum steering tubes. "Redline" is printed on the bicycle frame. The bicycles are equipped with a 700C wheel and frame sizes ranging from 44cm to 60 cm. 

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

Consumers can also contact Redline Bicyles at [phone] between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.redlinebicycles.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S JEWELRY 

Tween Brands Inc. is recalling Metal Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings sold nationwide from November 2008 to February 2010. The children's metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium. 

This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." Style numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers and return it to any Justice or Limited Too store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Tween Brands at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.shopjustice.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

WIRE FEED WELDERS 

Star Asia USA LLC is recalling wire feed welders sold nationwide from October 2006 to March 2010. The wire welder's torch does not have a cold contactor as erroneously stated on the packaging and instruction manual. Without this feature, the welder generates an electrical arc immediately upon contact with the welding material, posing a burn hazard. 

The recall involves the Vaper 90 amp flux wire feed welders with model number 41181. "Vaper" and "90 amp flux wire welder" can be found on the product's operation panel. The model number can be found on the top right hand corner of the package and on the first page of the users manual. 

Consumer should contact Star Asia at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT to obtain a corrected instructions manual and packaging or for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

POTTERY BARN KIDS CRIBS 

Pottery Barn Kids is recalling Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs sold exclusively by Pottery Barn Kids nationwide from January 1999 to March 2010. The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. 

This recall involves all Pottery Barn Kids drop-side cribs regardless of the model number. Pottery Barn Kids is printed on a label attached to the crib headboard or footboard. 

Consumers should contact Pottery Barn Kids at [phone] between 7 a.m. and midnight 7 days a week or visit www.potterybarnkids.com to receive a free fixed-gate conversion kit that will immobilize the drop side. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CLIMBING STICKS 

Muddy Outdoors is recalling 2009 Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks sold nationwide from July 2009 to April 2010. Bolts that secure the cam locs to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locs to detach from the frame. This causes the retaining rope to detach and the climbing stick to release from the tree, posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled climbing sticks are used for climbing a tree and include 2009 year Model 70301 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (a 20 inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (4 pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). The year and model number is printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locs. 

Consumers should return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit. 

Consumers can also contact Muddy Outdoors at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.gomuddy.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

PORTABLE TENTS 

Tots in Mind Inc. is recalling Cozy Indoor Outdoor Portable Playard Tents Plus Cabana Kits sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2005 to February 2010.

Clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child. A child can lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent, posing a strangulation hazard. 

The dome-shaped white-colored mesh tent is designed to fit over playards as small as 28 inches by 40 inches or as large as 31 inches by 44 inches to contain a child. There are 12 plastic clips to secure the base of the tent to the top rail of the playard through button holes along the bottom of the tent. The tent has a zippered side for putting in and taking out the child. 

Consumers should contact Tots in Mind at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.TotsinMind.com to get free replacement clips. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MINI BIKES & GO-CARTS 

Baja Motorsports is recalling Mini Bikes and Go-Carts sold nationwide from November 2004 to June 2010. The gas cap can leak or detach from the fuel tank on the recalled mini bikes and go-carts, posing a fire and burn hazard. In addition, the throttle can stick due to an improperly positioned fuel line and throttle cable, posing a sudden acceleration hazard. 

This recall involved Baja Motorsports mini bikes with model numbers beginning with HT65, MB165, WR65, MB196, DB30, WR90 and DR90 and go-carts with model numbers BB65, SD65, DN65 and TR65. The model number is located on the mini bikes’ fenders and/or decorative fuel tank and on the go-carts’ roll cage. They both have black plastic gas caps. 

Consumers should contact Baja Motorsports at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.bajamotorsports.net for a free replacement gas cap and to schedule a free repair of the fuel line and throttle cable. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]