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[September 06, 2011]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 3: 

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LED NIGHT LIGHTS 

Camsing Global  LLC is recalling LED night lights distributed as a free promotional product from December 2010 to March 2011. The LED night lights can overheat, smolder, and melt which may cause minor burns. 

The LED night light contains flame retardant elements, plugs into an electrical outlet, has a white or blue LED bulb, and a clear bulb cover. "Model SBD01", the number "E314462" and "Made in China" are stamped on the back of the night light's plastic white base. 

Consumers should discard the night lights. 

Consumers can also contact Camsing Global at (877) 924-4624 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.camsingglobal.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

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WOODEN RATTLES 

Manhattan Group LLC is recalling Twirlla™ Wooden Rattles sold nationwide and in Canada from March 2011 to July 2011. The toy's U-shaped parts can break, posing a choking hazard. 

The painted wood rattle is approximately 6 inches long and has a yellow ball at each end, two U-shaped pieces (red and pale blue) and an orange bead in the center with a green center post connecting all pieces. The moving parts make noise when they come together. 

Consumers should return the rattles to the store where purchased to receive a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Manhattan Group at (800) 541-1345 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.manhattantoy.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

GEL FUELS 

Nine manufacturers and distributors are recalling all pourable gel fuels made or sold by these companies. Due to the serious risks of flash fire and burns when consumers add pourable gel to an already burning fire pot, consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel.

The recall involves an estimated 2 million units of various pourable gel fuels packaged in one-quart plastic bottles and one-gallon plastic jugs and sold in scented and non-scented formulations, which were sold since 2008 for between $5 and $20. 

A list of the firms and how to obtain instructions for a refund can be found at www.recalls.org

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. Consumers should not attempt to use or fix pourable gel fuel bottles with homemade remedies, or replace the fuel with other flammable materials. More info at www.recalls.org.

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SWING SETS 

Pacific Cycle Inc. is recalling Playsafe Dartmouth Swing Sets sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2011 to May 2011. The sling-style swing seats can crack or split prematurely, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Playsafe's Dartmouth Swing Set, model number 22-PS340, with date codes FSD0115AA and FSD0315AA. The model number and date code can be found in the owner's manual. 

Consumers should contact Pacific Cycle at (877) 564-2261 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.pacific-cycle.com to obtain free replacement seats. More info at www.recalls.org

BELAY DEVICES 

Petzl America Inc. is recalling GRIGRI 2 belay device with assisted braking sold nationwide and in Canada from February 2011 to June 2011. Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard. 

The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. 

Consumers should contact Petzl America at (800) 932-2978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/
recall-replacement-grigri-2
for a replacement. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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