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[April 16, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending April 14: 

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APRIL 10

UTILITY AND TRANSPORT VEHICLES 

Club Car is recalling utility and transport vehicles sold nationwide in April and May 2011. The brake pedal mounting blocks can crack and separate, resulting in a loss of braking ability, resulting in a crash. 

The recalled vehicles are various sizes, models and colors of model year 2012 gas and electric powered utility and transport vehicles used for short-distance transportation. The vehicles can be identified by model and serial number. A list of recalled models and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Club Car is providing a free replacement of the brake pedal mounting blocks. The firm is contacting its customers directly. 

Consumers can also contact Club Car at (800) 227-0739, ext. 3831, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.clubcar.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

DISHWASHERS 

Viking Range is recalling Viking dishwashers sold nationwide from June 2010 to March 2012.  An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

The recall includes Viking 24" Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. The name "Viking" appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Viking at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday or visit Viking's website at www.vikingrange.com for a free in-home repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

APRIL 12

DIRT BIKES 

Baja Inc. is recalling Dirt Bikes sold nationwide from December 2010 to January 2012. The fuel tank can leak, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves all model DR50 and DR70 Baja dirt bikes with vehicle identification number (VIN) beginning with "L98," the letter "B" as the 10th character of the VIN and having a yellow dot or line marked on or near the VIN. 

Consumers should contact Baja Motorsports at (888) 863-2252 between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bajamotorsports.com to schedule a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org

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BICYCLE SUSPENSION FORKS 

SR Suntour is recalling GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks sold nationwide from April 2011to March 2012. The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash. 

This recall involves the GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair. 

Consumers can also contact SR Suntour at (855) 205-2453 anytime, or visit www.srsuntour-cycling.com. More info at www.recalls.org

CRIBS SOLD BY JCPENNEY 

Nan Far Woodworking is recalling Rockland Furniture Drop-side Cribs sold by jcpenny nationwide from January 2005 to December 2008. The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation. 

This recall includes Rockland Furniture brand drop-side cribs imported and sold by jcpenney from 2005 to 2008. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Nan Far Woodworking at (877) 967-5770 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.rocklandimmobilizationkit.com for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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