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[June 27, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending June 25: 

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CHILDREN'S MEDICINE 

Rugby Laboratories is recalling Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops sold nationwide between January 2009 to June 2011. This over the counter medicine contains acetaminophen which calls for child-resistant packaging . Although the original bottle has child-resistant packaging, a separate dropper unit provided for dispensing the drug to children does not. When in use, a child can access the medicine, posing serious health problems or death if more than the recommended dosage is consumed. 

The recall involves Rugby Children's Pain & Fever Concentrated Drops (Acetaminophen Drops) in a 1/2 fl. oz. (15 ml) bottle size. The UPC code 305361936723 can be found with the bar code at the bottom of the box. The affected lot numbers are located at www.recalls.org. The lot numbers can be found stamped into the bottom of the carton with the expiration date and above the label on the bottle printed in black. 

To arrange for a free replacement dropper, contact Altaire Pharmaceuticals at (800) 258-2471 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. 

Consumers can also contact Rugby Laboratories at (800) 645-2158 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. More info at www.recalls.org.   

TENNIS RACQUETS 

GAMMA Sports is recalling Quick Kids Junior Tennis Racquets sold nationwide from December 2010 to March 2011. The orange grip tape on the tennis racket's handle contains high levels of lead. 

This recall involves Quick Kids 23-inch aluminum junior tennis racquets with orange tape on the hand grip. Recalled racquets have lot number"F:3:10:08" stamped onto the bottom of the racquet grip below the "G." 

Consumers should contact GAMMA Sports at (800) 333-0337 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gammasports.com for a free replacement grip kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

GENERATORS 

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling Portable Generator Battery sold nationwide from January 2011 to March 2011. The hazard labels attached to the batteries used on the generators are printed in Japanese instead of English. As a result, consumers handling the battery may not be able to adequately avoid risks associated with the batteries. 

Only portable generator model numbers EM4000SX, EM5000SXK3 and EM6500SXK2 with hazard labels printed in Japanese are affected. The word Honda and the model numbers are located on the side of the generator. The model number and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

American Honda is contacting consumers and giving them the correct label. 

Consumers can also contact American Honda between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday at (888) 888-3139 or www.hondapowerequipment.com/
products/recalls
. More info at www.recalls.org

TARGET GIRLS' SANDALS 

Target is recalling Circo Aloma Infant Girls Sandals sold exclusively at Target stores from January 2011 to May 2011. The decorative plastic flowers can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled infant girls sandals are white with decorative plastic flowers attached to the toes and sides. The sandals were sold under the style name "Aloma" in infant girls' sizes 2 through 5. "Circo" is printed on the inside and bottom of the shoe. 

Consumers should return the sandals to any Target store to receive a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.target.com. More info at www.recalls.org

B-NIMBLE STROLLERS 

Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling B-Nimble Strollers sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2010 to June 2011. An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant. 

This recall involves B-Nimble umbrella strollers manufactured on or after August 1, 2010. Strollers included in the recall have model numbers U311771, U311773, U311775 and U311780. The date of manufacture labels and model numbers can be found on the lower frame/tube on either the left or the right side. 

Consumers should contact Britax at (888) 427-4829 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and, or visit www.britaxusa.com to request an improved replacement stroller. More info at www.recalls.org.

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GEL FUEL 

Napa Home & Garden is recalling NAPAfire and FIREGEL Pourable Gel Fuel bottles and jugs sold nationwide from December 2009 to June 2011. The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. 

The product is a clear, pourable gel fuel packaged in clear one-quart plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold in non-scented and citronella scents. The fuel is poured into a stainless steel cup in the center of firepots or other decorative lighting devices and ignited. 

Consumers should return all bottles or jugs to the retailer where the consumer purchased the fuel for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Napa Home & Garden at (888) 893-2323 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit http://www.napahomeandgarden.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHRISTMAS TREE SHOPS LAMPS 

Christmas Tree Shops is recalling Animated Safari and Aquarium Lamps sold at Christmas Tree Shops from December 2009 to May 2011. Defective wiring in the lamps can cause an electrical short, posing fire and shock hazards. 

This recall involves Safari and Aquarium themed lamps with UPC numbers 000015556905, 000015618955, 000015821591 and 000015821607 printed on the price label on the cardboard packaging. The decorative lamps are silver and feature rotating films with aquatic and safari scenes. While there are no brand markings directly on the product, "Made in China" is printed on the bottom of the lamp. 

Consumers should return the lamps to Christmas Tree Shops store for a full refund. 

Consumers can contact Christmas Tree Shops at (888) 287-3232 anytime, or visit www.christmastreeshops.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

TRIMMER/EDGER ATTACHMENTS 

MTD Products is recalling TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachments sold nationwide from March 2011 to April 2011. The steel shaft that drives the edger blade can break during use causing the edger blade to detach. If the blade detaches, it can hit the user or bystanders, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves MTD TrimmerPlus™ Edger Attachment Model 41AJLE-C092 LE720. "TrimmerPlus" and "LE720" are printed on the blade's housing. Only certain serial numbers "1C##1DR####" through "1D##1DR####" are included in the recall. The serial number and "MTD" are printed on white labels on the edger's pole. 

Consumers should contact MTD at (888) 848-6038 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.mtdproducts.com to receive a free replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

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