Recalls announced

[September 13, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 11: 

SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS 

Paradigm Electronics is recalling Paradigm Cinema 70 CT Subwoofers sold nationwide from July 2009 to August 2010. The subwoofer can overheat when the speaker system is played at high outputs for an extended period of time, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves subwoofer speakers sold as part of the Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 120 volt and Paradigm Cinema 70 CT 230 volt system. The speakers have a black finish and serial numbers beginning with 111028 and higher. The serial number is located on the amp panel on the back of the subwoofer. 

Consumers should contact Paradigm at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.paradigm.com for a repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SAND & WATER TOYS 

Step2® Company is recalling Sand & Water Transportation Station Toys sold nationwide and in Canada from December 2008 to June 2010. The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The Step2 ® Sand & Water Transportation Station is a standalone play station for children ages two and up. The toy station consists of: a round blue plastic table, including train tracks, train cars in blue, red and yellow, toy sailboats and a hand rake/shovel. A red Step2 logo decal is on the side of the table. 

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

WADING STAFFS 

Simms Fishing Products is recalling Wading Staffs sold nationwide from March 2010 to June 2010. The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled product is a wading staff used to assist in wading rivers and streams. These staffs, offered in two sizes (52" & 56"), are sterling silver in color and are identified by Simms item numbers AWS101152 or AWS101156 (UPC numbers 94264-10102 or 94264-10103). 

Consumers should contact Simms Fishing Products at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit www.simmsfishing.com or an authorized dealer to receive a free replacement staff or a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHTS 

Innovage LLC is recalling FIXIT One Million Candlepower Rechargeable Spotlights sold nationwide from October 2003 to October 2009. The spotlight's charging adapter can overcharge the battery, forcing it to rupture and leak battery acid. This poses a chemical burn hazard. 

This recall involves the One Million Candlepower Spotlight, a rechargeable halogen light. The handheld spotlight is made of yellow plastic and has a black label that reads, "FIXIT Tools UP TO 1,000,000 CANDLE POWER" or "FIXIT Rechargeable Spotlight". 

Consumers should contact Innovage at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.spotlightrecall.org for a full refund of the regular retail price. More info at www.recalls.org.  

LAND OF NOD TOYS 

The Land of Nod is recalling "Play With Your Veggies" toys sold exclusively at The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington and online from October 2007 to February 2010. The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves The Land of Nod toy vegetables sets made of felt wool. The toy set has six vegetables: radish, onion, asparagus, tomato, lettuce and carrot. Only the asparagus is included in this recall. 

Consumers should and return the product to the company for a free replacement asparagus. 

Consumers can also contact The Land of Nod at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit www.landofnod.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

BLACK & DECKER SANDERS

Black & Decker is recalling Random Orbit Sanders sold nationwide from January 2007 to July 2009. The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves Black & Decker random orbit sanders with model numbers RO400, RO400G, RO410, RO410K, RO410LW and FS3000ROS and date codes between 200701 and 200929. The sanders are orange and black. "Black & Decker" is printed on the sanders. The model number is printed on a label on the sander. The date code is stamped on the underside of the sander where the dust bag is inserted. 

Consumers should contact Black & Decker at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.blackanddecker.com for a free replacement platen. More info at www.recalls.org. 

JO-ANN FABRIC BLINDS 

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores is recalling Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance sold exclusively at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores nationwide from April 2009 to December 2009. Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. 

This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72." 

Consumers should return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.joann.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]