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[March 01, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 27:

HardwareSNOWMOBILES 

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling Arctic Cat Snowmobiles sold nationwide from October 2OO9 to February 2O1O. Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard. 

The recall involves all Model Year 2010 Arctic Cat 500 Sno Pro models. The model name and number are displayed on the side of the seat and on the engine cowling. 

Consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat at (800) 279-6851 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.arctic-cat.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

MARTHA STEWART TEA KETTLES 

Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection® is recalling Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles sold nationwide from October 2005 to January 2010. The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles with enamel finishes in white, crème, blue, cobalt, sand, red and green. 

Consumers should contact Copco at (866) 255-9237 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Thursday, and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. CT Friday, or visit www.copco.com for a refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

HOCKEY SETS 

Sportime is recalling BigBox Hockey Sets sold nationwide from November 2006 to October 2009. The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves all sets of BigBox Hockey, each consisting of six boards, measuring 6' long by 10" tall. The boards come in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. 

Consumers should contact Sportime at (888) 388-3224 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.schoolspecialty.com to obtain a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

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FOOTRESTS 

Fellowes Inc. is recalling Fellowes Climate Control Footrests sold nationwide from October 2009 to January 2010. The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item #80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code. 

Consumers should contact Fellowes at 800-955-3344 between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT or visit www.fellowes.com to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

ICE CUBE MACHINES 

Scotsman Group LLC is recalling Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers) sold nationwide from September 2006 to December 2009. The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. 

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The recalled machines are designed to be installed on top of ice storage bins or ice dispensers, and typically are used in commercial establishments. Model numbers begin with C0322, C0330, C0522, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030, C1448, C1848, C2148, EH130, EH222, EH330, or EH430, and serial numbers of the recalled machines within these model designations begin with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09. Model and serial numbers are on the back of all machines and, depending on the model, behind the machine's front panel either in the lower right corner of the machine or on the left side of the sheet metal wall that separates the larger (equipment) compartment from the smaller (ice-making) compartment. 

Customers should contact Scotsman at (800) 541-0520 between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.scotsman-ice.com to schedule a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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