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[February 13, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Feb. 11: 

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FEBRUARY 7

LAMPS 

Designs Direct is recalling Living Traditions 21-inch Rooster Lamps sold nationwide from October 2011 to November 2011. The electrical cord can fray near the base of the lamp, posing a fire or shock hazard. 

This recall involves Living Traditions 21-inch rooster-themed lamps. A label on the underside of the base reads "Distributed By Fred's Inc" and "SKU 61589." 

Consumers should contact Designs Direct at (888) 770-7062 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.regcen.com/roosterlamp for a refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

FEBRUARY 8

CHANDELIERS 

Spectrum Home Furnishings is recalling Crystal chandeliers sold nationwide from January 2007 to December 2010. The chandeliers contain a mounting loop that can fail during use causing the chandeliers to fall from the ceiling. 

The recall involves three models of chandeliers with model numbers a83-21502/36+1, a83-1502/36+1 and a46-490/30 printed on the exterior of the box in which the products were shipped. Models a83-21502/36+1 and a83-1502/36+1 are clear crystal chandeliers measuring about 52-inches wide and 60-inches high. Both models have identical appearance, with one model number containing a different type of crystal. 

Consumers should contact Spectrum Home Furnishings at (800) 524-1539 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.spectrumhome3.com, www.spectrumhome4.com or www.gallery84.com and click the "recall" link in the top menu of the page to receive a free replacement part. More info at www.recalls.org.

FEBRUARY 9 

TASSIMO COFFEE MAKERS 

BSH Home Appliances is recalling Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers sold nationwide and in Canada from June 2008 to February 2012. The plastic disc, or T Disc, that holds the coffee or tea can burst and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds or tea leaves posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Tassimo brewers with the Bosch brand name and Tassimo Professional brewers. "BOSCH" and "TASSIMO" are printed on the front of the brewers. "TASSIMO PROFESSIONAL" is printed on the front of the professional model. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Tassimo at (866) 918-8763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday or visit www.tassimodirect.com/safetyrecall to order a free replacement T Disc holder. More info at www.recalls.org

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TASSIMO ESPRESSO T DISCS 

Kraft Foods is recalling Tassimo espresso T Discs sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2011 to February 2012. The recalled espresso T Discs can become clogged and spray hot liquid and coffee grounds posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Gevalia, Maxwell House and Nabob brand espresso T Discs. The T Discs are plastic discs filled with coffee that are inserted into Tassimo coffee makers to brew single cups of hot espresso drinks. T Discs with codes ending with 11213 through 12020 are included in this recall. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Tassimo at (866) 918-8763 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. ET Saturday or visit www.tassimodirect.com/safetyrecall for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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