Recalls announced

[July 26, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 24: 

PACIFIERS 

Antonio Flores is recalling Kariño Baby Pacifiers sold in California and Texas from October 2009 to March 2010. The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard. 

The pacifier has a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup. 

Consumers should contact Antonio Flores at [phone] Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT for a refund or exchange. More info at www.recalls.org.

BAMBOO TORCHES 

Atico International USA Inc. is recalling Bamboo Torches sold nationwide from February 2008 to March 2010. The fuel canister that holds the wick of the torch has a sharp edge inside the lip of the opening that poses a laceration hazard when consumers try to remove the wick. 

This recall involves bamboo torches that have a black metal canister with a smooth black metal lid. The torches are used to light outdoor gatherings. A complete list of the recalled torches can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Atico International USA at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.aticousa.com for instructions on obtaining a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

SMITH+NOBLE SHADES 

Smith+Noble is recalling Roman and Roller shades sold exclusively by Smith+Noble nationwide from 1998 to April 2010. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. 

This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements. 

Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at [phone] anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. 

Consumers can also contact Smith+Noble at [phone] between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, or visit www.smithandnoble.com/
productrecallinformation. More info at www.recalls.org. 

[Text copied from Recalls.org]