Recalls announced

[August 22, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending July 20: 

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DESK CHAIRS 

Office Depot Inc. is recalling Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Desk Chairs sold nationwide and in Canada from May 2009 to June 2011. A consumer's finger can get caught in an opening in the chair's tilt mechanism, posing a pinch hazard. 

This recall involves all Realspace™ PRO 3000 Series Custom Fit desk chairs. The mid-back fabric chairs were sold in black and have SKU number 996-190. The date of manufacture, P.O. number and "Made in China" are printed on labels located on the underside of the seat bottom. Affected chairs have a manufacture date between March 2009 and May 2011, listed in Year/Month/Date format (e.g. date code 20100812 represents August 12, 2010). 

Consumers should contact Office Depot's at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.officedepot.com/customerservice/
errata.do to receive a free repair kit with a cover for the tilt mechanism. More info at www.recalls.org.

MARTHA STEWART'S CASSEROLES 

Macy's Merchandising Group is recalling Martha Stewart Collection™ Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles sold nationwide from June 2007 to June 2011. The enamel coating on the cast iron casseroles can crack or break during use. This can cause the enamel to crack and fly off as a projectile, posing a risk of laceration or burn hazard. 

The recall involves Martha Stewart Collection™ Enamel Cast Iron Casseroles in 7 quart, 5.5 quart and 2.75 quart sizes. The casseroles are embossed with Martha Stewart Collection™ on the bottom and lid handle. 

Consumers should return the casseroles to any Macy's store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Macy's at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET or visit www.macys.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HIKER BOOTS 

C. O. Lynch Enterprises Inc. is recalling Itasca Fusion Hiker boots sold exclusively at Big 5 Sporting Goods Stores from March 2011 to June 2011. The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury. The boots have hard composite toe material rather than steel. 

Itasca men's shoes sizes 7 to 14 with the model name Fusion Hikers are being recalled. The model name Fusion, style number 45513 and order numbers 22215, 22216 or 22217 are printed on a label on the underside of the tongue. The word Itasca and the Itasca logo are embossed on the top of the tongue of the shoe and are also imprinted on the removable insole. 

Consumers should return the shoes to C. O. Lynch for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact C. O. Lynch at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.

CLIP-ON CHAIRS 

phil&teds USA is recalling "metoo" Clip-on Chair sold nationwide from May 2006 to May 2011. Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children's fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. 

The product is an infant/toddler chair with a nylon fabric seat and a metal frame that clamps onto tables using two metal vise clamps. The upper part of each clamp rests on the table top and has either a rubber pad on its underside or a rubber boot covering the clamp. 

Consumers should contact phil&teds USA at [phone] or visit www.philandteds.com/support to receive a free repair kit and revised user instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

AIR PISTOLS 

Umarex USA is recalling Browning 800 Mag Air Pistols sold nationwide from July 2006 to February 2008. Under a variety of circumstances, the safety will not prevent the gun from firing. This poses a risk of serious injury. 

This recall involves all Browning 800 Mag Air pistols, which are black and measure 18 inches by 7 inches. The Browning logo and "800 Mag" are printed on the top of the air pistol's barrel block. 

Consumers should contact Umarex USA at [phone] anytime, or visit  www.umarexusa.com to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org. 

RIDING TOYS 

Radio Flyer is recalling Scoot 'n Zoom children's riding toy sold nationwide from August 2010 to August 2011. The riding toy can tip over allowing a child to fall forward while riding, posing a fall hazard. 

The riding toy is red molded plastic with black wheels and measures 19 inches long, 11 inches wide and 13.5 inches tall. The riding toy's model number 711 can be found molded on the underside of the toy. 

Consumers should contact Radio Flyer at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit  www.radioflyer.com to receive a free replacement unit or refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

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