Recall information

[March 15, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 15: 

MACHETES 

Gerber Legendary Blades is recalling Gerber® Gator® Machete and Gator® Machete Jr. sold nationwide from March 2007 to February 2010. The saw side of the machete can stick in wood during use, and if the user's hand slips off the handle and slides forward across the machete blade, this poses a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves the Gerber Gator Machete and Gator Machete Jr. with the original handle. The Gator Machete is approximately 25 1/2" long and the Machete Jr. is approximately 18 3/4" long. The blade is marked with the "Gerber" trademark.

Consumers should contact Gerber at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.gerbergear.com (pdf) to receive instructions on how to return the machete for a free replacement machete. More info at www.recalls.org.

BOYS' SWEATSHIRTS 

Brand Evolution is recalling Locks All Over Boys' Hoody, All Over Skaters Boy's Hoody and Rock Mask Boy's Hoody sold at Burlington Coat Factory and other stores nationwide. The hoodies have drawstrings through the hoods that pose a strangulation hazard. 

The recalled boys hooded sweatshirts come in three styles: All Over Locks style #MSK7SK3400B in white with colored printed padlocks in sizes S, M, L and XL; All Over Skaters style #SKATBS7K302B in white with red and orange skaters in S, M, L, and XL; and Rock Mask Hoody style #KROCKF7K300K in solid black with imprint in sizes 4, 5, 6 and 7. 

Consumers should remove the drawstrings from the garment or return the garment to the place of purchase for a refund or credit. 

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

THERMAL SCARVES 

Telebrands Corp. is recalling Therma Scarf scarves sold nationwide and in Canada from October 2009 to January 2010. The heat packs can overheat when heated in a microwave oven, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

The recalled scarves have pockets and microwaveable heat packs composed of flax seeds. The scarves are made of polyester/cotton, and were sold in black and camel colors. 

Consumers should return the scarves to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Telebrands at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET or visit www.telebrands.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GIRLS' JACKETS 

Regaliti Inc. is recalling Girl's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from November 2007 to September 2009.  The jackets have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves girl's cropped jackets in a velvet-like material with a hoodie that has a drawstring. The jackets were sold under the Betty Blue brand name in pink, red, blue and brown, and in children's sizes small through XL. Betty Blue Girls is printed on the hangtag on the neck. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the jackets or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory or Regaliti for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Regaliti at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Wednesday through Friday or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRLS' HOODED JACKETS 

Byer California is recalling Girls' Cargo Pocket Jackets sold nationwide from December 2008 to September 2009. The drawstrings on the neck and waist of the jacket can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. 

This recall involves girls' brown cargo pocket jackets sold in sizes small through extra-large. Style number 2029G1J is printed on the tag inside the jacket. 

Consumers should remove the drawstring or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Byer California at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

ELECTRICAL TESTERS 

Fluke Corporation is recalling Fluke VoltAlert® Voltage Detector sold nationwide from September 2009 to February 2010. The testers can fail to give an indication of live voltage, resulting in the operator falsely believing the electrical power is off, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electrical shock or thermal burns. 

The Fluke voltage testers look like a pen with a yellow, white and gray body. The testers measure 90 to 1000 volts alternating current (VAC). "Fluke" and the model number are printed on the front of each unit. The recall involves Fluke 1AC-A1-I VoltAlert® tester with the following model and item numbers:

Product Marking	Description
1AC-AI	FLUKE-1AC-I VoltAlert Voltage Tester

Consumers should contact Fluke at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.fluke.com/1ACRecall for a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHARM BRACELETS 

Children’s winter and holiday-themed charm bracelets are being recalled because they contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. They were sold nationwide between 2006 and March 2009. 

This recall involves Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brand children’s Christmas and winter-themed bracelets. The two styles involved in this notice are the Bumble Snowman and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. 

Consumers should immediately take this recalled jewelry away from children and dispose of the jewelry. More info at www.recalls.org. 

COIL NAILERS 

Hitachi Koki U.S.A. Ltd. is recalling Coil Nailers sold nationwide and in Canada from November 2002 to March 2006. The nailers could have a faulty feeder that can allow nails to be ejected sideways, posing a serious injury hazard. 

The model number is NV83A2 and can be found on the body of the product. Only those units manufactured between October 2002 and September 2005 are included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A., Ltd. at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit www.hitachipowertools.com for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text from Recalls.org]