Recalls announced

[February 07, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 5: 

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SUNBEAM IRONS 

Sunbeam Products Inc. is recalling convertible clothes irons sold at Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide from June 2010 to November 2010. The iron can overheat and cause a fire because of a wiring issue, posing a risk of burn injury. 

The recalled product is the Sunbeam® Convertible Iron with a model number of GCSBRS -- 103. The model number can be found on the bottom of the iron's plastic base. The recalled irons have date codes C235 or C237 imprinted on the blade of the plug and on the bottom of the packaging. 

Consumers should contact Sunbeam at [phone] anytime or visit www.sunbeamconvertible.com for a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org. 

AIR COMPRESSORS

DeVilbiss Air Power Company is recalling air Compressors sold nationwide from September 2000 to December 2005. The air compressor motor can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

The recalled compressors were sold under the Craftsman, Delta Shopmaster, DeVilbiss, Husky and Porter-Cable brand names. The model number and manufacture date on each unit is located on the unit name plate on the tank. The model numbers, brands, tank size, orientation and color can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should call DeVilbiss at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or visit www.porter-cable.com or www.devap.com; or Sears at [phone], Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CT and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, or visit www.sears.com for a free inspection and repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

LAWN MOWER ENGINES 

Briggs & Stratton is recalling Model 40 V-Twin Engine used on Sears, Husqvarna, Bad Boy Riding Mowers sold nationwide from February 2010 to March 2010. Wear on misrouted wiring may cause it to disconnect from the shut-off device, allowing the engine to continue running when the key is in the "OFF" position or when the operator gets off the seat while the mower is engaged, posing an injury hazard. 

The recalled product is a Briggs & Stratton V-twin engine with the date code 100201Y. The engines can be found in the following lawn mowers: Craftsman, model 247:289810; Husqvarna, model 960460016; and Bad Boy, model BBM4826BS. The engine date code is bottom-most number located on the valve cover of the engine. 

Consumers should contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for free inspection and repair. 

Consumers can also contact Briggs & Stratton Corporation at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.briggsandstratton.com/
engines/support/contact. More info at www.recalls.org.

INFANT RATTLES 

Sassy Inc. is recalling Refreshing Rings Infant Teethers/Rattles sold nationwide from July 2009 to January 2011. Small pieces of the plastic ball can detach as a result of children chewing on the teether/rattle, posing an ingestion hazard. 

This recall involves Refreshing Rings infant teethers/rattles intended for babies ages three months and older. The product has a red, water-filled ring on one end and a black and white polka dot ball on the other end. Style number 80026 is printed on the packaging. 

Consumers should contact Sassy Inc. at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit www.sassybaby.com for instructions on how to return the product for a free replacement toy. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]