Recalls announced

[January 24, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Jan. 22: 

STROLLERS 

phil&teds USA is recalling Jogging Strollers sold nationwide from May 2008 to July 2010. When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer’s finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards. 

This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers. Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. 

Consumers should contact phil&ted USA at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.philandteds.com/support to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions. More info at www.recalls.org.

STEP LADDERS 

Cinmar LLC dba Frontgate is recalling Frontgate Closet Ladders sold nationwide from December 2005 to July 2010. The ladders can unexpectedly break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Frontgate foldaway closet two- and three-step ladders. Catalog item numbers included in the recall are 11998 for the two-step and 11675, 11975, 30269, 37935 and 40645 for the three-step ladder. 

Consumers should contact Frontgate at [phone] between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.regcen.com/frontgateladder for instructions on how to receive a merchandise credit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GENERATORS 

Husqvarna Professional Products Inc. is recalling Poulan Pro Generators sold nationwide from July 2010 to September 2010. The carburetor can fail allowing gasoline to leak, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves gas-powered Poulan Pro Generators designed for residential use. Models included in the recall are: PP4300, PP6600, PP6600E and PP7600E, all serial numbers. The generator's model number can be found on the front of the fuel tank on the Serial Number Plate. 

Consumers should contact Husqvarna at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.husqvarna.us/december2010Alert to arrange a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

IKEA GLASS MUGS 

IKEA Home Furnishings is recalling RUND clear glass mugs sold nationwide and in Canada from October 2009 to March 2010. The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves RUND clear glass mugs sold in sizes 4cl, 21cl and 40cl. The mug is handmade of double-walled glass. "Hand Made Quality" is printed on a small transparent sticker on the side of the mug. Article numbers and supplier numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should bring the mugs back to any IKEA store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at [phone] anytime, or visit www.ikea-usa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

FOOD DEHYDRATOR 

NESCO American Harvest is recalling NESCO American Harvest Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator sold nationwide from July 2009 to January 2011. A defective capacitor in the electronic control module can overheat, posing a smoke and fire hazard. 

The recalled product includes a base with stackable trays to place food. The top of the unit houses the electronic control module. Model number FD-1020 and production date codes: 09E 0610; 09E 0624; and 09E 0903 are molded into the underside of the dehydrator's electronic control module. 

Consumers should contact NESCO at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.nesco.com for instructions on how to receive a free electronic control module. More info at www.recalls.org. 

PROPANE GAS 

Aux Sable Liquid Products is recalling Propane (LP) Gas sold in portable cylinders and delivered to storage tanks sold in Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia from February 25, 2010 to September 30, 2010. Some of this propane does not have sufficient levels of the odorant that is added to propane to help alert consumers to a gas leak. Failure to detect leaking gas can present fire, explosion and thermal burn hazards. 

This recall involves odorized propane gas delivered for storage tanks or sold in portable cylinders between February 25, 2010 and September 30, 2010. 

Consumers should contact Aux Sable at [phone] any time or visit www.PropaneGasAlert.com to arrange for a free inspection. More info at www.recalls.org.

POOL VACUUM SYSTEMS 

Vacless Systems Inc. is recalling Pool Safety Vacuum Release System sold nationwide from July 2010 to September 2010. Improper plastic material found inside the recalled product has been attributed to vacuum release failures which create an entrapment hazard. 

The recalled product is a black plastic device that screws into the drain hole of a swimming pool or spa circulation pump. The recalled product has model number SVRS10ADJ and only involves serial numbers found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact Vacless Systems Inc. at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.vacless.com to implement the Vacless SVRS repair and testing procedure and to receive a replacement unit for installation. More info at www.recalls.org.

LED LAMPS

Eco-Story is recalling LED Lamps sold to primarily restaurants from December 2007 to August 2010. When used without a Class II transformer, the lamp can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves the LED 12-volt lamps with UL number E316865. The UL number is found on a label located at the base of each lamp. 

Commercial locations contact Eco-Story at [phone] collect or visit www.eco-story.com for a free replacement lamp.  More info at www.recalls.org.

SOLAR INVERTERS 

Xantrex Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Schneider Electric Schneider Electric, is recalling Xantrex Grid Tie Solar Inverters sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2005 to January 2011. A component of the inverter can degrade, causing out gassing within the wiring compartment of the inverter. When arcing occurs, gasses could build and force the compartment cover to be blown off. If the cover is blown off with sufficient force it can injure the user or person, or cause damage to property in close proximity to the inverter. 

The recalled inverter converts solar photovoltaic voltages into utility grid voltages; allowing the owner to feed power into the electrical grid. These products were sold under the Xantrex, Sunpower, and General Electric brands. The brand name is printed on the front of the unit. Affected part numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should immediately contact their authorized dealer to set up an appointment to get a free repair of the inverter. 

Consumers can also contact Xantrex Technology at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SNOWMOBILES

Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling snowmobiles sold nationwide from June 2009 to January 2011. The front lower suspension arm can crack during use which could lead to loss of control, posing a risk of severe injury or death. 

This recall involves all 2010 Arctic Cat Z1, TZ1, F, Bearcat, M, and CF model snowmobiles. The model name is indicated on the side of vehicle, in the registration materials and owner's manual. 

Consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.arctic-cat.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]