Recalls announced

[March 21, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 19:

BACKPACK BLOWERS AND DUSTERS 

Maruyama U.S. Inc. is recalling gasoline-powered backpack blowers and Mister Dusters sold nationwide and in Canada from April 2008 to December 2010. The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers and mister dusters sold under the Maruyama brand name. Model numbers are printed on the product's recoil starter and can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should return the items to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. 

Consumers can also contact Maruyama at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.maruyama-us.com. More info at www.recalls.org.   

BACKPACK BLOWERS 

Kawasaki Motor Corp. is recalling gasoline-powered backpack blowers sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2008 to February 2011. The gasoline tank can split and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves gasoline-powered blowers sold under the Kawasaki brand name. Model and serial numbers are printed on the product's blower housing and can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should return the blowers to the nearest dealer for a free replacement fuel tank. 

Consumers can also contact Kawasaki Motor at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.kawpowr.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

POGO STICKS 

Bravo Sports is recalling pogo sticks sold nationwide from May 2010 to March 2011. The bottom of the pogo stick's frame tube can break or come apart and a pin holding the spring in place can break, posing laceration and fall hazards. 

This recall involves the Rocket Stick Pogo, Pop Stick Pogo, Monster Stick Pogo and Twin Stick Pogo. Rocket, Pop, Monster or Twin are printed on the stem and on the foot pedals. Only pogo sticks with manufacturing date codes between 04/01/2010 - 046HE and 10/31/2010 - 046HE are included in the recall. The manufacturing date code is located on a white label underneath the foot pedal or on the stem of the pogo near the foot pedals. 

Consumers should contact Bravo at [phone] between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.bravopogorecall.com to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GIRLS' JEANS 

Parigi Group Ltd. is recalling girls' jeans for toddlers sold nationwide from May 2010 to June 2010. Decorative rhinestones and sequins on the jeans' pockets can pose a choking hazard. 

This recall involves "Baby Phat" branded jeans for toddlers in sizes 2T to 4T. Style number BM02545 can be found on a label sewn in the rear waistband. 

Consumers should return the jeans to the retail store where they were purchased for a full refund, or contact Parigi Group at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.parigigroup.com for instructions on how to return the product by mail for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

QUADSPORT ATVS 

Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling QuadSport ATVs sold nationwide from September 2008 to February 2011. The regulator/rectifier circuit board can fail and cause the engine to stall during riding due to an insufficient battery charge, increasing the risk of a crash. 

This recall affects all 2009 LT-Z400 and LT-Z400Z QuadSport ATVs. The words "QuadSport" and the model number are written on the front left fender of the ATV. 

Consumers should contact a local Suzuki ATV dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact Suzuki at [phone] between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.suzukicycles.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GIRLS' DRESSES 

Matilda Jane LLC is recalling girl's Chelsa dresses sold nationwide from February 1 to February 25, 2011. The buttons can come off, posing a choking hazard. 

The Chelsa dress is a girl's sleeveless sundress in sizes 2, 4, and 6. The top is white with green polka dots; the bottom is printed with a green and yellow floral design and has a multi-colored floral border at the hem. 

Anyone possessing this dress should return it for repair or refund by contacting Matilda Jane Clothing at260-424-3511 or visit www.matildajaneclothing.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]