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[October 29, 2012]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending Oct. 27: 

(Copy from http://recalls.org/media.htm)

Energizer Holdings Inc., Announces the Withdrawal of several Banana Boat Sun Care Products

Energizer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ENR) (St. Louis, MO), announced market withdrawal  of the continuous spray Banana Boat sun care products identified in the table below due to a potential risk of product igniting on the skin if contact is made with a source of ignition before the product is completely dry. 

Energizer is notifying its retail partners to stop selling the product.

Consumers who have purchased any of the listed products are advised not to use them. Consumers with questions or complaints regarding this market withdrawal can contact Energizer by calling Consumer Affairs at 1-800-SAFESUN (1-800-723-3786) Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 7:00PM Eastern, or by sending an email to: SUNCARE@customerfollowup.info.

These over-the-counter products were distributed nationwide to wholesalers and retailers from January of 2010 through September 30, 2012.

OCTOBER 23

BOOSTER SEATS 

ValcoBaby is recalling ValcoBaby "Joey" booster toddler seats for strollers sold nationwide from June 2011 to June 2012. The spring button mechanism securing the booster toddler seat to the baby stroller can disengage, allowing for the carried toddler to fall. 

The product is a booster toddler seat, both single and twin, designed to attach to Valco "Tri-Mode" and "Zee" strollers. Only booster seats with batch numbers 3111, 7819, 7822 and 7831 and model number TOD1058, TOD9109 and ZEE0649 are included in the recall. The batch and model numbers are printed on a label attached to the product frame. 

Consumers should contact ValcoBaby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.valcobaby.com to arrange for a free replacement attachment mechanism. More info at www.recalls.org

TREE STANDS 

Summit Treestands is recalling Crush Series: Perch, Stoop and Ledge Treestands for hunters sold nationwide from July 2012 to August 2012. The tree stand's hanging strap assembly could dislodge from the tree stand or fail to restrain or hold properly on the tree, posing a fall hazard..

The recalled hunters' tree stands have the following names and item numbers: Crush Series Perch, number 82069; Crush Series Stoop, number 82070; and Crush Series Ledge number 82071. This hanging strap assembly has the recalled item numbers printed on the safety label attached near the buckle. 

Consumers should contact Summit Treestands at (855)375-9808, anytime or visit www.summitstands.com to receive a free replacement hanging strap assembly. More info at www.recalls.org

BIFOLD DOORS 

JELD-WEN is recalling JELD-WEN and Reliabilt Interior Bifold Doors sold nationwide from February 2011 to March 2012. The lower pivot pin can break causing the door to disengage from the overhead track, posing an impact hazard. 

The recalled molded white panel and flush natural wood grain bifold doors run on upper tracks and lower pivot pins. Only doors with pivot pins that have 12 rectangular indentations in the collar at the end of the sleeve are subject to the recall. 

Consumers should contact JELD-WEN at (877) 228-4888 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.jeld-wen.com for assistance in identifying and obtaining free replacement hardware and technical assistance. More info at www.recalls.org.

EDDIE BAUER BASSINETS 

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets sold nationwide from December 2007 to January 2011. The bottom locking mechanism can fail to lock properly if a spring is not installed, allowing the bassinet to tip to one side and cause infants to roll to the side of the bassinet. This poses a suffocation hazard. 

This recall involves Eddie Bauer Rocking Wood Bassinets. "Eddie Bauer" is printed on a metal plate on the bassinet's footboard. Recalled bassinets have the following model numbers: 10632, 10639, 10832, 10835, 10839 and BT021. The model number is located under the mattress, on the top surface of the mattress support board or on the wash and care label. 

Consumers should contact Dorel at (877) 416-0165, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.djgusa.com and click on Safety to obtain a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

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OCTOBER 24

AIR RIFLES 

HatsanUSA is recalling Hatsan Striker air rifles sold nationwide from November 2011 to July 2012. The air rifles can fire unexpectedly when closing the action during the cocking process. 

This recall involves Hatsan Striker air rifles that shoot pellets. "Striker" is printed on the top of the gun's barrel behind the rear sight. Serial numbers of recalled rifles begin with one of the following sets of numbers: 0511, 0811, 0911, 1011, 0112, 0212, 0312, or 0412. The serial numbers are printed on the air rifle's barrel block on the left side just in front of the rear sight. 

Consumers should contact HatsanUSA at (877) 278-4448 anytime, or visit www.hatsanusa.com/striker-recall for a free replacement air rifle. More info at www.recalls.org

HUNTERS TREE STANDS 

Rivers Edge is recalling Tree Stands for Hunters sold nationwide from May 2012 to September 2012. The snap-hook assemblies can fail, causing the tree stand and the user to fall to the ground. 

The recalled products are Rivers EdgeŽ Big Foot, Lite Foot and Baby Big Foot tree stands. Recalled models have the date "2012" on the round ID tag located on the crossbar beneath the seat and do not have an orange dot and an "X" stamped on the snap-hook. Model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org

Consumers should contact Rivers Edge Tree Stands Inc. at (866) 527-9690 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.riversedgesafetyrecall.com to receive a free replacement snap-hook assembly. More info at www.recalls.org.

OCTOBER 25

BICYCLE RIM TAPE 

FLO Cycling is recalling Bicycle Wheel Rim Tape sold nationwide from May 2012 to July 2012. The rim tape can fail and break under pressure. When this happens, the inner tube of the bicycle can puncture or burst. 

The rim tape is a yellow plastic strip that was provided for free with the purchase of FLO 60, FLO 90 and FLO DISC wheels. The number 700X18 A/V is printed on the tape. Serial numbers can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact FLO Cycling at (800) 959-8312 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.flocycling.com to receive a $5 refund for each wheel purchased. More info at www.recalls.org

STEP STOOLS 

Tricam Industries is recalling Easy Reach Step Stools sold exclusively at The Home Depot from April 2012 to August 2012. The top step/standing platform can break, posing a fall hazard. 

The recalled products are Easy Reach by Gorilla Ladders 3-Step Pro Series step stools, model number HB3-PRO. Recalled step stools have a "J" stamped into the underside of the top step and/or the underside of the tool holder. 

Customers should contact Tricam Industries at (855) 336-0360, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.gorillaladders.net, for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

[Text copied from Recalls.org]


Affected Product

UPC

Banana Boat Ultra Mist  Sport 15 Spray 6oz, US

7965600979-8

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport SPF 30 Spray 6oz. 2/3

7965600878-4

Banana Boat Sport 30 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz -- US

7965600955-2

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Ultra Defense SPF 30, 6oz

7965604626-7

Banana Boat BONUS 8oz Ultra Defense SPF 30 Ultra Mist

7965600956-9

Banana Boat FAMILY SIZE SPORT 30 Ultra Mist 9.5OZ

7965605167-4

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport SPF 50 6oz, 2/3s

7965600933-0

Banana Boat Ultra Defense Ultra Mist SPF 50 6oz. 2/3s

7965604492-8

Ultra Defense 50 Bonus Continuous Spray, 8oz, US

7965604549-9

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Kids SPF 50 Clear 6oz. 2/3

7965604495-9

Banana Boat Sport 50 Bonus Continuous Spray 8oz, US

7965604551-2

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport Performance SPF 50+ Spray 9.5oz.

7965605110-0

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Ultra Defense 85 Spray 6oz

7965604654-0

Banana Boat Ultra Mist Sport 85 Spray 6oz, US

7965604665-6

Banana Boat Kids SPF 85 Spray 6oz, US

7965604916-9

Banana Boat BONUS 8oz Ultra Defense SPF 85 Ultra Mist

7965604677-9

Banana Boat  BONUS 8oz Sport SPF 85 Ultra Mist

7965604679-3

Banana Boat 6oz Sport SFP30 Spray Twin Pack

79656-05374-6

Banana Boat 6oz Sport SPF50 Spray Twin Pack

79656-05028-8

Banana Boat 6oz Spt30 Ultra Mist 2pk w/Sport Lotion&Lip

79656-05389-0

8oz Banana Boat Sport SPF30 UltraMist w/Sport LipBalm

79656-07951-7

Banana Boat 6OZ SPT 30 UltraMist W/$1 Instant Redeemable Coupon

79656-07975-3

Banana Boat 6oz SPORT SPF50 Ultra Mist 3PK

79656-05464-4

 

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