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[September 20, 2010]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 18:

HardwareTOY BRACELETS AND BALLS 

Fun Stuff Inc. is recalling Click Armband Bracelets, Klick Klick Balls and BoBo Balls sold nationwide from January 2009 to August 2010. The small balls on the end of the toy's arms can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled bracelets and balls are made of stretchy, rubber material with hard plastic, colorful balls attached at the end of the toy's arms. The toys were sold with orange, green, pink, purple and blue colored balls. The BoBo balls have a flashing lighted ball encased in the stretchy material. Item numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should the toys to the place of purchase or contact Fun Stuff at (888) 386-7833 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.funstuffinc.net to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org

MODEL AIRPLANE RECEIVERS 

Horizon Hobby Inc. is recalling Spektrum Receivers Used with Model Airplane Gliders sold nationwide and in Canada from March 2009 to May 2010. The receiver can lose contact with the model airplane glider's radio control while within normal radio range limits. If this happens, the glider can fall from the sky and hit consumers, posing a risk of injury.

 

This recall involves Spektrum AR6250 receivers designed for use with carbon fiber model gliders. Model number AR6250 can be found on the back of the packaging and on the front and back of the receiver. "Spektrum" is printed on the front of the receiver. 

Consumers should contact Horizon Hobby at (877) 504-0233 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday, between 12 noon and 7 p.m. CT Sunday, or visit www.horizonhobby.com for information on receiving a free replacement receiver. More info at www.recalls.org

COLEMAN CO. SPOTLIGHTS 

The Coleman Company is recalling Coleman® WaterBeam™ 4D Water-Activated Floating Spotlights sold nationwide from January 2005 to June 2010. The lens assembly can come apart from the main housing of the spotlight with force and pose a risk of impact injuries. 

The recalled spotlights are Coleman® water-activated hand-held spotlights, model number 5338-782 (orange) UPC 76501 222733, model number 5338-792 (yellow) UPC 76501 222753 and model number 2000000153 (blue/white) UPC 76501 226683. A white label is affixed to the inside of the spotlight lens with the model number and production date information printed on the label. 

Consumers should contact Coleman at (800) 835-3278 between 7 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.coleman.com for additional instructions on how to obtain a replacement light. More info at www.recalls.org

ALBEE BABY CRIBS 

Albee Baby recalls C & T International/Sorelle Brand "Prescott" Cribs sold nationwide from July 2009 to October 2009. These cribs are re-labeled fixed-sided Simplicity cribs that contain tubular metal mattress-support frames. The mattress support frames can bend or detach, causing part of the mattress to drop, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged, entrapped or fall out of the crib. 

These are full-sized fixed-sided cribs sold in an oak finish, as 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 convertible cribs. "Sorelle Furniture" along with the company's address, the crib's model number and a manufacturer's code are printed on a label attached to the headboard or footboard. 

Consumers should contact Albee Baby at (877) 692-5233 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.albeebaby.com for a replacement crib, store credit or refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHUCK E. CHEESE'S TOYS 

Chuck E. Cheese's is recalling Light-up Rings and Star Glasses sold at their restaurants from April 2009 to August 2010. If crushed or pulled apart, the plastic casing can break into small pieces and possibly expose the batteries, posing an ingestion hazard to children. If ingested, the batteries may be damaging to the stomach, intestine, esophagus or nasal mucus membrane. 

The rings were distributed as part of a promotional product offering or during parent-teacher association conventions. The ring measures 1 1/8 inches across and is made of plastic with a black elastic band. The ring comes in several colors – blue, green, purple, yellow, and pink.

The glasses were distributed as part of a birthday package. The glasses measure about 5 1/2 inches across by 2 1/2 inches tall and are made of red translucent plastic and have the words Chuck E. Cheese's painted on the side. 

Consumers should return the items to any Chuck E. Cheese's to receive a refund. 

Consumers can also contact Chuck E. Cheese's at (888) 778-7193 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.chuckecheese.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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BUILDING SETS

Edushape Ltd. is recalling Giant Starbuilder and Giant Stars building sets sold nationwide from January 2007 to May 2010. Plastic knobs can break from the center of the star, posing a choking hazard. 

This recall involves all Giant Starbuilders and Giant Stars building sets. The giant stars measure 5-inches in diameter and are made of opaque plastic. Each star has six knobs protruding from a ring-shaped center. The Giant Starbuilder set contains red, green, yellow and blue stars. The Giant Star building set contains red, green, yellow, blue, orange and pink stars. 

Consumers should contact Edushape at (800) 404-4744 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.edushape.com for a replacement set or credit towards another Edushape product of equal or lesser value. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHILDREN'S JACKETS 

Burlington Coat Factory is recalling Hooded Jackets and Sweatshirts sold nationwide from January 1995 to September 2009. The hooded jackets and sweatshirts have drawstrings through the hood and/or waist which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard. 

A complete list of the recalled items can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should remove the drawstrings from the sweatshirts to eliminate the hazard or return the garment to Burlington Coat Factory for a full refund or credit. 

Consumers can also contact Burlington Coat Factory at (888) 223-2628 between 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com. More info at www.recalls.org

TEA SETS

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf LLC is recalling tea sets sold nationwide from March 2010 to August 2010. Sparking from the metallic decorations on the tea sets can result if used in a microwave oven, posing a risk of fire. 

This recall involves the Tea for One "Flourish" design tea pot set, which includes a stackable teapot and cup. The teapot and cup are white ceramic with matching metallic foil decorations on each. The tea cup is marked "Dishwasher and microwave safe" and "Made in China" on the bottom, in English and French. 

Consumers should return the tea sets to The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® stores for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® at (800) 832-5323/(800) TEA LEAF between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit  www.coffeebean.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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