Recalls announced

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

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NOVEMBER 15

GLASS VASES 

Michaels Stores Inc. is recalling Ashland™ Glass Vases sold exclusively at Michaels Stores nationwide and in Canada from January 2008 to October 2011. The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard. 

The vase is rectangular and made of clear glass. The SKU number "425827" and UPC number "6-927619-661665" are printed on a label on the bottom of the vase. 

Consumers should return the vase to a Michaels Arts & Crafts store for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Michaels at [phone] Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT or visit www.michaels.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

NOVEMBER 16

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 

Columbia Sportswear Company is recalling Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries sold nationwide from July 2011 to September 2011. The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. Two battery packs were included with the following Omni-Heat™ Electric jacket styles: Omni-Heat™ Electric Wader Widgeon, Omni-Heat™ Electric Big Game and Omni-Heat™ Gale Warning Interchange. The black battery packs are 3.25 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep and marked with "Columbia" on the top and "OMNI-HEAT™" on the bottom of the pack. "Part: 054978-001" is printed on the side label. 

Consumers should contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at [phone]or visit www.Columbia.com/Recall for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements. More info at www.recalls.org. 

KEDS GIRLS' SHOES 

Collective Brands Inc. is recalling KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes sold nationwide from June to October 2011. Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe may loosen, posing a laceration hazard. 

This recall involves KEDS® girls' rubber soled shoes. The shoes are black and pink with white trim and a pink loop on the heel. "KEDS" appears on the tongue and heel of the shoe. The style number KY40098A is printed on the underside of the tongue. 

Consumers should contact Collective Brands at [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday or visit www.collectivebrands.com to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

ANIMAL SLIPPERS 

Family Dollar Services Inc. is recalling Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers sold exclusively at Family Dollar stores nationwide from September 2011 to October 2011. The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled children's slippers have brown or tan dog faces, yellow duck faces and tan lion faces. The name "Kidgets" and the size appear inside the slippers on the soles. "FD9619108020690611" is printed inside the slippers on the side. 

Consumers should return the slippers to any Family Dollar store for a full refund. 

Customers can also contact Family Dollar at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.familydollar.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

REFRIGERATORS 

Liebherr-Canada Ltd of Ontario is recalling Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refrigerators sold nationwide and in Canada from February 2004 to July 2009. The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard. 

This recall involves Liebherr freestanding 30-inch wide, bottom freezer refrigerators with model and index numbers listed at www.recalls.org.

Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr at [phone] Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT or visit www.liebherr.us to schedule a free in-home repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

TEDDY BEAR SWIMWEAR 

Build-A-Bear Workshop is recalling Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube sold nationwide and in Canada from April 2011 to August 2011. The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard. 

The inner tube is part of the three-piece Fruit Tutu Bikini swimwear set for teddy bears, which includes a two-piece fruit-print bikini. The model number of the swimwear set is 017220 and is located on the price sticker on the "Build-A-Bear" cardboard tag. 

Consumers should return the item to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. More info at www.recalls.org.

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