Recalls announced

[April 22, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending April 20: 

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APRIL 15

TOYS R US MAGNET SETS

Toys R Us is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets sold nationwide from November 2010 to July 2012. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. 

This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter. 

Consumers should contact Toys R Us at [phone] from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Sundays, or online at www.toysrus.com, for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MAGNET SETS SOLD BY OVERSTOCK.COM 

Overstock.com is recalling Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets sold nationwide from November 2010 to July 2012. When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. 

This recall involves high-powered magnets sets with the brand name Buckyballs. The sets contain 216 silver-colored, spherical rare earth magnets, each about five millimeters in diameter. 

Overstock.com will contact each purchasing customer directly to coordinate the recall. 

Consumers can also  contact Overstock.com at e-mail [e-mail] or online at www.overstock.com for a full refund.  More info at www.recalls.org.  

APRIL 16

FARM AND SAFARI PUZZLES

Small World Toys is recalling Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari Puzzles sold nationwide from May 2012to October 2012. Small pegs on the puzzle boards can loosen and separate from the boards, posing a choking hazard.

The recalled products are Ryanâs Room brand Spin-A-Mals Farm and Spin-A-Mals Safari puzzles intended for children over 12 months of age. The puzzle boards have "2012 Small World Toys" on the bottom right.

Consumers should contact Small World Toys at [phone] from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.smallworldtoys.com for a free replacement toy. More info at www.recalls.org.

APRIL 17 

HUFFY TRICYCLES 

Huffy is recalling 2012 Huffy 20-Inch Slider Tricycle sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from January 2013 to February 2013. The handlebar can unexpectedly loosen while in use, causing the rider to lose control. This poses crash and fall hazards. 

The recalled product is 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider. The model number, 98682, is located on the frame under the seat.  

Consumers should contact Huffy at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.huffybikes.com for instructions on how to obtain a refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HEATED JACKET LINERS 

Gerbings is recalling 12-volt heated jacket liners sold nationwide from April 2011 to December 2012. A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard. 

This recall involves Gerbings and Harley-Davidson's black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket liners. The Gerbing's jacket liners have model number JKLN and PO# 3796 and Harley-Davidson's jackets have model number 98324-09VM and GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189, GM34190 or GM34191. 

Consumers should contact Gerbings, LLC at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, Harley-Davidson's at  [phone] from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbing.com for a free repair or replacement liner.  More info at www.recalls.org.

APRIL 18 

SCUBA AIR HOSES 

Trident Diving Equipment is recalling High-Pressure Scuba Diving Air Hoses sold nationwide from November 2011to June 2012. The diving hose that connects the regulator to the tank's pressure gauge can leak, posing a drowning hazard. 

The recalled air hoses are high-pressure scuba air hoses with a black, smooth rubber outer covering. The phrase "Scuba Diving High Pressure hose I.D. 3/16 (4.76 mm) W.P. 5000 PSI Exceeds SAE 100RT braid with Kevlar fiber from Dupontâ" is printed in white lettering on the hose's outer covering. 

Consumers should contact Trident Diving Equipment at [phone], from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at www.TridentDive.com for a free replacement hose. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CHILDREN'S DUNGAREES 

J.P. Boden is recalling Mini Boden Chunky Cord Dungarees sold nationwide from July 2012 to March 2013. The studs and clasps on the pants can detach, posing a choking hazard. 

The recalled overall corduroy dungaree pants were sold in light brown and red in sizes 0-24 months and 2Y through 4Y. There is a label on the back of the waist of the dungarees with item number 72092.    

Consumers should contact J.P. Boden at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. ET daily or online at www.bodenusa.com to receive a postage paid envelope for returning the pants to get a refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

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