Recall information

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

WOODEN BEADS 

S&S Worldwide Inc. is recalling Flower and Insect Painted Wooden Beads sold nationwide from March 2008 to February 2010. The paint on the children's wooden beads contains excessive levels of lead. 

The children's painted wooden beads are in the shapes of insects and flowers. They were sold in assorted colors and designs and measure about one inch in size. They were sold in 1/2 lb. bags. Model number BE1190, "S&S Worldwide Inc" and "Made in China" is located on the bag of beads. 

Consumers should contact S&S Worldwide at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.ssww.com/productsafety for a full refund or replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org.

AUDIO RECEIVERS 

Niles Audio Corp. is recalling Niles ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers sold nationwide from July 2008 to November 2009. A failure in the receiver's internal components can cause connected loudspeakers to overheat and cause a fire, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves Niles® ZR-6 MultiZone Receivers. The receivers are black with a blue LCD display on the right side and the Niles logo in white on the front center. The model number ZR-6 is located on the lower left side of the front panel of the receivers. 

Consumers should contact Niles at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.nilesaudio.com/ZR6Info for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

BICYCLE AEROBARS 

BikeMine is recalling Ventus Ltd™ and Ventus Team™ Bicycle Aerobars sold nationwide from January 2008 to November 2009. The two rubber hand grips on the aerobars (handle bars) can loosen or slip off during use, posing a fall or injury hazard. 

This recall involves all Ventus Ltd, Ventus Ltd 17, Ventus Ltd Gold, Ventus Ltd Track, Ventus Team and Ventus Team 17 bicycle aerobars. The recalled aerobar models were sold in one size and color for each model; Black with red stripe for the Team and black with silver stripe for the Ltd. The "Ventus" and "3T" logos are on the top side of the bar with the model name. 

Consumers should contact BikeMine at 1-877-861-9125 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.TheNew3t.com/VentusRecall to receive a free redesigned rubber grip set and adhesive kit or information on how to bring your Ventus bar to a local retailer for a repair. More info at www.recalls.org. 

FIREPLACE DAMPERS

Simpson Dura-Vent Company is recalling DuraTech Anchor Plate with Damper and DuraChimney II Anchor Plate with Damper sold January 2007 to May 2008.  When the consumer attempts to open/close the damper, it can become stuck in its current position. In addition, some of the dampers were assembled backwards and are set to the closed position when the consumer attempts to open the damper. Both pose risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. 

This recall involves DuraTech Anchor Plates with Dampers and DuraChimney II Anchor Plates with Dampers. The products are intended for use as a starter section for chimneys in fireplace applications. A complete list of the recalled dampers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Dura-Vent Vent at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.duravent.com to schedule a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

BABY SLINGS 

Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. is announcing a free replacement program for the Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings sold nationwide and in Canada from January 2003 to March 2010. 

The Infantino "SlingRider," is a soft fabric baby carrier with a padded shoulder strap that is worn by parents and caregivers to carry an infant weighing up to 20 lbs. "Infantino" is printed on the plastic slider located on the strap. "Infantino," "SlingRider" and the item number are printed on the instruction/warning label inside the baby sling carrier. "Wendy Bellissimo" branded sling carriers were sold exclusively at Babies "R" Us and have a sewn-in label on the inside of the sling strap that says in part "Wendy Bellissimo Media, Inc." and lists Item numbers 3937500H7 and 3937501H7. 

Consumers should contact Infantino at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.infantino.com to receive a free replacement product. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRLS' SWEATSHIRTS 

Liberty Apparel Company, Inc. is recalling Jewel Girls' Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings sold nationwide from August 2007 to September 2009. The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves the Jewel girls' zippered, hooded sweatshirts with style number J2184SK. The style number is printed on the tag that is sewn on the inside seam of the sweatshirts and "Jewel" is printed on the neck tag. 

Consumers should remove the drawstrings or return the garment to the place of purchase or to Liberty Apparel Company for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Liberty Apparel Company at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GIRLS' JACKETS

Bubblegum USA is recalling Girls' Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings sold exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide from August 2006 to September 2009. The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

This recall involves girls' hooded jackets sold in a camouflage design with a grey hood. "Bubblegum USA" and style number GS9548N-521G HZZ is printed on a tag inside the jacket. 

Consumers should remove the drawstring. Consumers can also return the jacket to Bubblegum USA or Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund. 

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

GIRLS' SWEATERS 

Children's Apparel Network is recalling Girls' Hooded Sweaters with Drawstrings sold nationwide from June 2008 to November 2008. The hooded sweaters have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard. 

The hooded sweaters were sold as part of a 3-piece set with knit shirt and corduroy pants. The girls' acrylic sweater has flower appliqués and embroidery. A Young Hearts label in the neck seam has RN# 16435. The sweaters were sold in sizes 2-4T and 4-6X. 

Consumers should remove the drawstring, or return the garment to the place of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Children's Apparel Network at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

EDUCATIONAL KITS 

Carolina Biology Supply Co. is recalling Carolina Function Generator Kits sold nationwide from February 2009 to January 2010. The yellow lids in the kits contain excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves the Carolina Function Generator Kits that are mathematical function teaching aids. The kit consists of a yellow plastic lid, leg stands, base and whiteboard cards. The yellow lids have two slots labeled "IN' and "OUT" and are embossed with the name "Carolina" and "Lid" in raised letters. 

Consumers should contact Carolina Biology Supply at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.carolina.com to obtain a free replacement kit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

EVENFLO WOOD GATES 

Evenflo Co. is recalling Evenflo Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood Gates sold nationwide and in Canada from October 2007 to March 2010. The slats on the gate can break or detach, posing a fall hazard. 

The recall involves Evenflo models 10502 and 10512 Top-of-Stair Plus Wood Gates made from October 2007 through July 2009. The model number can be found on the bottom rail. 

Consumers should contact Evenflo at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit safety.evenflo.com to obtain a free newer model 10503 or 10513 Top-of-Stair™ Plus Wood replacement gate. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GAS FIREPLACES AND LOGS 

Lennox Hearth Products is recalling Superior VFGL Vent-Free Gas Log Sets and VF Vent-Free Fireplaces sold nationwide from March 2008 to December 2009. The front burners of vent-free gas log set fireplace inserts and the vent-free fireplaces can fail to ignite allowing gas to escape and posing a fire or explosion hazard. 

The recalled products are Lennox Superior brand VFGL Log Sets and VF4000, VF5000 and VF6000 fireplaces. Each product has a metal rating plate attached to the grate of the log sets or to the frame of the fireplaces containing the unit's model number, serial number and other information. A list of the models affected can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Lennox at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com for information about how to arrange for a free inspection and repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]