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[July 02, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending June 30: 

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JUNE 26

AIR BLOWERS 

Servpro is recalling Notus air movers/blowers sold to Servpro's franchises nationwide from April 2004 to August 2010. The air mover/blower's internal electrical capacitor can fail and overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves commercial air movers/blowers used to dry flooring, walls and furniture in homes and other buildings. The air movers' green plastic housing measures about 18 inches high by 18 inches long by 18 inches deep. 

Users should contact Servpro at (800) 543-5362 for a free repair kit to be installed by users. More info at www.recalls.org

CORDLESS DRILLS 

Alltrade Tools is recalling Kawasaki cordless drills sold at Costco stores nationwide from May 2011 to February 2012. The trigger switches can short and generate excessive heat posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Kawasaki Cordless Drills, model 691761, sold in green and black color combination, with a 19.2v battery pack and certain serial numbers. "Alltrade Tools LLC" and "Made in China" are printed in white lettering on the left side of the drills. Serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org.  

Consumers should register at www.alltrade2.fox-international.com to receive a free drill, including shipping. 

Consumers can also contact Alltrade Tools at (800) 727-7420 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT. More info at www.recalls.org.

JUNE 27

SLEIGH BEDS 

Samuel Lawrence Furniture is recalling King- and Queen-Size Bordeaux Collection Bed Frames sold nationwide and in Canada from August 2009 to April 2012. The hardware holding the headboard and footboard can loosen or detach, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall includes Bordeaux Collection king- and queen-size sleigh beds with wooden headboards and footboards in a cherry finish. "Bordeaux" and the model number are printed on a white label on the back of the headboard and footboard. Model numbers for the recalled beds are 8070-252 and 8070-253 for the queen-size and 8070-272 and 8070-273 for the king-size. 

Consumers should contact Samuel Lawrence Furniture at (866) 572-9889 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.slf-co.com to obtain a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org

BICYCLES 

Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles is recalling Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles sold at Catbike dealers nationwide from February 2010 to December 2010. The bicycle frame can crack, which can cause the rider to lose control and crash. 

This recall involves model year 2010 Catbike Musashi recumbent bicycles. "Musashi" is printed on the frame and "Catbike" is printed on the seat, frame and headrest. Serial numbers CBM0002 to CBM0170 are included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact a Catbike dealer for a free frame replacement. 

Consumers can also contact Big Cat Human Powered Vehicles at (866) 276-2281 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.catrike.com. More info at www.recalls.org

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JUNE 28

EXHAUST FANS 

Delta Electronics (Dongguan) Co. is recalling Harbor Breeze Bath Fans with Heater and Light sold exclusively at Lowe's stores from September 2010 to March 2012. The fan's heater blades can fail to rotate properly, causing the fan to overheat and posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves plastic Harbor Breeze bathroom fans with a center light and a heater. Model number 7109-01-L, Lowe's item number 194492 and UPC code 820633985358 are printed on the fan's packaging. A date code beginning with either 0, 11, 12 or 13 is printed on the fan's housing, which indicates the fan was manufactured between August 2010 and March 2011. 

Consumers should contact Delta Electronics Dongguan at (855) 301-6578 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.heaterfanrecall.com to schedule a free repair by a trained service technician. More info at www.recalls.org

SPAS 

Watkins Manufacturing is recalling Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs sold nationwide from March 2011 to March 2012. A loose internal electrical connection of the spa heaters can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall includes the following 11 models of Hot Spring Spas and Limelight Hot Tubs brand spas installed with Therm Products No-Fault Water Heaters: Aria, Envoy, Flair, Glow, Grandee, Jetsetter, Prodigy, Pulse, Sovereign, Vanguard and Vista. The recalled spas were manufactured from March 2011 to December 2011 and were installed since October 2011. The date is represented by 2N, 3N, or 4N in the spa's seven to 10 alpha-numeric serial code. The model name and serial code are printed on a label within the spa's equipment compartment, located behind a removable panel on the side of the spa. 

Consumers should contact the Watkins-Therm Products Response Hotline at (855) 226-1314 anytime, or visit at www.thermproducts.com  for a free replacement heater and installation by a service technician. More info at www.recalls.org

IKEA TRACK LIGHTING 

IKEA is recalling IKEA 365 + SNDA track lighting sold nationwide at IKEA stores from September 2011 to March 2012. The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard. 

This recall involves white, straight track systems used to hold and power light fixtures. The recalled tracks are model numbers 00149242 and 10149246, supplier number 21338 and date stamp 1134 through 1213. The brand name IKEA, 365+ SNDA, supplier number and date stamp are printed on a white label attached to the side of the track. 

Consumers should return the item to any IKEA store for a replacement unit or a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit www.ikea-usa.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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