Recalls announced

[May 17, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending May 15: 

CHILDREN'S BRACELETS 

Claire's Boutiques Inc. is recalling "Best Friends" Charm Bracelet Sets sold exclusively at Claire's stores nationwide from February 2009 to January 2010. The heart lock charms attached to the bracelets contain high levels of cadmium. Cadmium is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects. 

The "Best Friends" three bracelet sets are silver-colored chains with metal pendants containing one of the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and heart lock and key charms with different colored stones. 

Consumers should return the heart lock charms or the entire bracelets to any Claire's for a full refund or replacement product. 

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

REMOTE CONTROLLED HELICOPTERS 

Imagine Nation Books Ltd. is recalling "Fly Dragonfly" (also called "Queen Bee") Remote-Controlled Helicopters sold nationwide from August 2009 to January 2010. The rechargeable battery inside the helicopters can overheat, igniting the helicopter and posing fire and burn hazards. 

The helicopters are black and yellow plastic, measure about 19 inches long by 6 ½ inches high. The helicopters have a rounded front yellow cockpit with bee decals and a narrow black plastic tail assembly. They were sold with a remote-control unit and a separate charger. "Fly Dragonfly" and SKU #51727 are printed on the packaging. 

Consumers should contact Imagine Nation Books Ltd/Books Are Fun at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit  www.booksarefun.com/helicopter.php to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

RIDING TOYS 

Step2® Company is recalling Push Around and Whisper Ride Buggies sold nationwide and in Canada from August 1999 to March 2010. A pin attaching to the yellow knob on the handle of the buggy can loosen, causing the handle to detach from the buggy. This poses a serious risk of injury. 

The Step2® Push Around Buggy™ and Whisper Ride Buggy™ are ride-on toys. The buggy comes in various colors; such as, orange, red, blue, pink and green. The buggies have a red "Step2" logo on the handle of the buggy. Only buggies with pins that have yellow knobs are included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact Step2 at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.step2.com for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

SNOWBOARD BINDINGS

Rome Snowboards Co. is recalling Snowboard Boot Bindings sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2009 to December 2009. The snowboard binding's base plate can break at cold temperatures, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves the Rome Snowboards Co. 2010 United snowboard bindings. The bindings come in black and red color themes and in sizes small, medium and large. Rome is printed on the highback. The bindings also have graphics on the back of the highback and on the rear portion of the baseplate. 

Consumers should contact Rome Snowboards at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.romesnowboards.com for free replacement bindings. More info at www.recalls.org.

BICYCLE FRAMES

Niner Bikes is recalling Bicycle frames sold nationwide and overseas from March 2008 to September 2009. A welding deficiency can cause the bicycle frames to crack along the welds of the front triangle of the bicycle. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.

The recalled bicycle frames include all Jet 9 models ranging sequentially from serial numbers P8001682 to P9400454. The frame is a full suspension model in the colors green, white or black. "Jet 9" and "Niner" are painted on the bicycle frame. 

Consumers should contact Niner Bikes at [phone] from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.ninerbikes.com for a replacement. More info at www.recalls.org. 

DENIM SHORTS 

The Children's Place Services Company LLC is recalling Denim Cargo Shorts sold exclusively at The Children's Place online store from March 2010 to April 2010. The denim shorts' metal snaps could detach from the shorts, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves denim shorts sold at The Children's Place with item numbers 567844 or 567967 only. The item number can be found on a sewn-in label located on the side of the shorts. The shorts were sold in sizes 0/3 months to 12 months. 

E-commerce customers will be mailed a postage-pre-paid envelope with instructions on how to return the shorts for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact The Children's Place Services between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday toll-free at [phone] or visit www.childrensplace.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S SWEATSHIRTS 

Junk Food Clothing Co. is recalling Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with drawstrings sold nationwide between June 2006 to August 2009. The hooded sweatshirts have a drawstring at the neck which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. 

This recall involves all children's pullover and zippered hooded sweat shirts with drawstrings sold under the "Junk Food" brand name. These sweatshirts were sold in a variety of print designs and in children's sizes small, medium, large and extra-large. The "Junk Food" logo is sewn into the neck of the garment. 

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts. Consumers can also return the product to the store where purchase for a refund. 

Consumers can also contact Junk Food Clothing Co. at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit www.junkfoodclothing.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TOMMY HILFIGER'S SWEATSHIRTS 

Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. is recalling Tommy Hilfiger Sweatshirts sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2009 to January 2010. The sweatshirts fail to meet federal flammability standards for wearing apparel, posing a risk of burn hazard. 

This recall involves Tommy Hilfiger brand children's sweatshirts sold in sizes 4 to 16. The sweatshirts have the letters "N.Y.C." and "Hilfiger College" printed on the front. A complete list of the recalled sweatshirts can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Tommy Hilfiger at  [phone] between 7 a.m. and 12 a.m. ET daily, or visit www.tommy.com to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]