Recalls announced

[October 01, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Sept. 29: 

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SEPTEMBER 25

BICYCLES 

Specialized Bicycle Components is recalling Bicycles sold nationwide from July 2007 to July 2012. The front fork can break, posing fall and injury hazards. 

This recall involves some 2008 and 2009 models women's and men's Globe model bicycles. Recalled models include the Globe Elite, Globe Sport, Globe Sport Disc, Globe Centrum Comp, Globe Centrum Elite, Globe City 6, Globe Vienna 3, Globe Vienna 3 Disc, Globe Vienna 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 3, Globe Vienna Deluxe 4, Globe Vienna Deluxe 5 and Globe Vienna Deluxe 6 bicycles. 

Consumers should return the bicycles to an authorized Specialized retailer for the free installation of a free replacement fork. 

Consumers can also contact Specialized at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.specialized.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SEPTEMBER 26

GARDEN SWINGS 

Big Lots is recalling Wilson & Fisher Garden Swings sold exclusively at Big Lots stores nationwide from March 2012 to June 2012. The wooden swing’s seat can break while in use, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves Wilson & Fisher log-style swing sets sold in a natural wood finish. Assembly instructions sold with the swings have item number JY1107 and SKU number 210020400 printed on the sheet. 

Consumers should return the swing to any Big Lots store for a full refund..

Consumers can also contact Big Lots at [phone] between 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit at www.biglots.com and click on recalls. More info at www.recalls.org.

SEPTEMBER 27

Atomic Aquatics Recalls Cobalt Dive Computer

Name of Product: Cobalt Dive Computer

Units: About 4,000 in the United States and 200 in Canada

Manufacturer: Atomic Aquatics, of Huntington Beach, Calif.

Hazard: The unit can leak and cause the lens of the computer to blow off suddenly, which could result in impact injuries, and can cause a gas leak, posing a drowning hazard.

Description: This recall involves Atomic Aquatics brand Cobalt dive computers. These handheld, console-style dive computers have LCD screens and four magnetic control buttons located below the screen. A fitting at the bottom of the computer connects to the high pressure hose of a scuba diving regulator. The name Atomic Aquatics logo is imprinted on the front of the console, below the screen. The recalled products can be identified by the manufacture dates, which are determined by the first four numbers of the serial number with the first 2 digits signifying the week of manufacture (01 through 52) and the second 2 digits signifying the year of manufacture (10, 11 or 12). The dates of manufacture are between May 31, 2010 and April 16, 2012. Serial numbers, 2210-XXXX through 1612-XXXX, can be found by scrolling to the "System Info" screen on the computer.

The recall affects all Cobalt computers with serial numbers that start with any of the following numbers:

10 Series:		2210, 2910, 4010, 4710, 5010
11 Series:		1111, 1711, 2611, 2811, 3211, 3311, 3411, 3511, 3611, 3711, 3811, 3911, 4011, 4111, 4211, 4511, 4611, 5211
12 Series:		0812, 1112, 1212, 1312, 1412, 1612

Sold at: Authorized Atomic Aquatics dealers sold Cobalt dive computers from November 2010 through July 2012 for about $1200.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dive computers and return the unit to either an authorized Atomic Aquatics dealer or the Atomic Aquatics factory for inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Atomic Aquatics toll-free at [phone] between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or on firm's website at www.atomicaquatics.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [e-mail].

SWING SETS 

ADS Inc. is recalling Cyclone Swing Seats sold nationwide from May 2012 to June 2012. The plastic swing seats can break during use, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves green, blue or yellow plastic, disc-shaped Cyclone swing seats. Only swings with date codes "2012 5 18" through "2012 6 25" stamped on the underside in black are included in this recall. 

Consumers should contact ADS at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.swingsetmall.com or www.playsetparts.com to receive a full refund or a replacement swing. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TOY PISTOLS 

Dillon Importing is recalling Captain Cutlass Toy Pirate Pistols sold nationwide from April 2008 to May 2012. The surface paints on the pirate toy pistols contain excessive levels of lead. 

This recall involves Captain Cutlass Pirate Pistol toys with a brown plastic grip, a black metallic stock and barrel, and a muzzle with an orange cap. A skull and crossbones motif is engraved on the grip. 

Consumers should contact Dillon Importing at [phone] between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.dillonimporting.com for instructions on returning the product for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

WOOD CLEANER 

Cabot Stains is recalling Wood Cleaner and Wood Brightener in container with spray pump sold nationwide from March 2011 to June 2012. The spray pump used for both products can lose its seal, causing the product to leak. Chemicals in these products can cause burning or other serious injuries. 

The front has a yellow Cabot label with the product name. The back panel label contains instructions for use and product information and UPC codes 080351810503 on the Wood Cleaner bottles and 080351810497 on the Wood Brightener bottles. 

Consumers should return the product to the store of purchase for a full refund. 

Consumers can also contact Cabot at [phone] between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. 7 days a week, or visit www.cabotstain.com/recall. More info at www.recalls.org.

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