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[November 08, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Nov. 6:

CHEST FREEZERS 

Haier America Trading LLC is recalling Chest Freezers sold nationwide from January 2010 to October 2010. A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the Black & Decker® Model BFE53 and Haier® Model ESNCM053E 5.3 cubic foot capacity white chest freezers. "Black & Decker" is printed at the front upper-right corner or "Haier" is printed on the front upper-left corner of the freezer. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact the company at (877) 878-7579 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Saturdays and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Sundays or visit www.chestfreezerrecall.com to schedule an appointment for a free repair to the freezer. More info at www.recalls.org

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CARABINERS 

Hunter Safety System is recalling Carabiners sold nationwide from June 2010 to September 2010. The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling. 

The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate. 

Consumers should return the carabiners to the company for a free replacement. 

Consumers can contact Hunter Safety System at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.hssvest.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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INFANT CAR SEATS 

Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling Chaperone Infant car seats sold nationwide from June 2009 to October 2010. The harness chest clip can break and pose a laceration hazard. Due to its small size it also poses a choking hazard. 

This recall involves Chaperone infant car seats with model numbers E9L95P2 (Red Mill), E9L95P3, E9L95P5 (Cowmooflage), E9L69N9 (Moonstone) manufactured between April 2009 and May 2010. The white serial label with the seat’s serial number, model number, and manufacture date can be found on the underside of the car seat. 

Consumers should immediately contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 anytime, or visit  www.britax.com for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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