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[October 08, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Oct. 6: 

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OCTOBER 2 

TRAINER DEVICES 

Fitness Anywhere is recalling Suspension Trainer Devices sold nationwide from January 2006 to December 2009. The strap length-adjustment buckles can break, posing a fall hazard. 

This recall involves older model "Professional" (P1) and "Tactical" (T1) TRX Suspension Trainer devices manufactured between January 2006 and July 2007. The recalled products also have badges on the straps with the TRX logo and the word "Professional" (for P1 devices) or "Tactical" (for T1 devices) on them. The words and logo are surrounded by raised dots or have double lines through them. 

Consumers should contact Fitness Anywhere at (888)-221-7417 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT or visit www.trxtraining.com to arrange to return the recalled product for a replacement TRX Suspension Trainer device. More info at www.recalls.org

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES 

Kubota is recalling Off-road Utility Vehicles sold nationwide from September 2008 to April 2012. Carbon monoxide can accumulate in the vehicle cab when the engine is idling and the vehicle is not moving, resulting in carbon monoxide poisoning. 

The recalled vehicle is the Kubota RTV500 with cab. The model number "RTV500" is on the doors of the vehicle. "Kubota" and "4x4" are on the outside of the cargo bed. 

Consumers should contact their Kubota dealer to schedule a free repair of the recalled vehicle. 

Consumers can also contact Kubota at (800) 752-0290 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.kubota.com. More info at www.recalls.org.  

LED TVS 

Haier America is recalling Haier® 42-inch LED TVs sold nationwide from September 2011 to March 2012. The TV stand's neck support can break and cause the TV to tip over, posing a risk of injury. 

This recall involves Haier 42-inch LED TVs with model number LE42B1380. "Haier" is printed on the front of the TV and the model number is printed on a label on the back of the unit. 

Consumers should contact Haier America at (877) 813-8516 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Saturday and between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Sundays or visit www.haieramerica.com to request a free replacement stand neck. More info at www.recalls.org.  

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OCTOBER 3

FRONT LOAD WASHERS 

GE is recalling GE Profile™ Front Load Washers sold nationwide from July 2008 to August 2011. The washer's basket can separate during use and break the washer's top panel, posing an injury hazard. 

This recall involves GE Profile™ frontload washing machines with model numbers beginning with WPDH8800, WPDH8900 and WPDH8910. All serial numbers with these models are included in this recall. The model number is located on the washer's right side near the bottom and behind the door near the door frame visible when the door is opened. 

Consumers should contact GE at (888) 641-9739 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.geappliances.com/products/recall for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

OCTOBER 4

GIRLS' SHORTS 

Buy Buy Baby is recalling Pink Angel Embroidered Girls' Denim Shorts sold nationwide from January 2012 to July 2012. Decorative studs on the denim shorts' pockets can detach and pose a choking hazard. 

This recall involves "Pink Angel" branded embroidered denim shorts for girl infants and toddlers in sizes 12M to 4T. Style numbers B91540 or B11540 can be found on the hangtag of the shorts. 

Consumers can contact Buy Buy Baby at (877) 328-9222 any time, or visit www.buybuybaby.com for a refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]

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