Recalls announced

[March 04, 2013]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 2: 

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FEBRUARY 26

MONSTER HIGH SCOOTERS           

Dynacraft is recalling Motor Scooters with Monster High graphics sold exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide from November 2012to January 2013. The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall. 

This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters were manufactured between October 5, 2012 and November 7, 2012. Model number "8801-14" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 003125 through 014456. The serial number can be found etched on the underside of the scooter's center platform near the data label. 

Consumers should return the scooter to the nearest Walmart store to receive a full refund or store credit. 

Consumers can also contact Dynacraft; at [phone], from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

HELLO KITTY SCOOTERS 

Dynacraft is recalling Motor Scooters with Hello Kitty graphics sold exclusively at Toys R Us stores nationwide from October 2012 to January 2013. The scooters can accelerate suddenly while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall.  

This recall involves electric, battery-operated City Scooters that were manufactured between September 10, 2012 and December 3, 2012. Model number "8801-03" and the date of manufacture, formatted as "YYYY/MM/DD," are printed on a data label on the underside of the scooter's center platform. Serial numbers for the recalled scooters have the letters "QYCEI" followed by a six-digit number in the following range: 000001 through 014456. 

Consumers should return the scooter to the nearest Toys R Us store to receive a full refund or store credit. 

Consumers can also contact Dynacraft; at [phone], from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; or online at www.dynacraftbike.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

TOOL BATTERY PACK 

One World Technologies is recalling Ryobi Lithium 18 V 4Ah Battery Pack sold nationwide and in Canada from September 2012 to December 2012. The battery pack can overheat and burst while on a charger, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves Ryobi brand, Lithium 18 V 4Ah battery packs, with model P108 and part number 130429028.. The model and part number can be found on the data plate located on the bottom of the battery pack. 

Consumers should contact One World Technologies at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, ET or online at www.ryobitools.com for instructions on the free shipping and repair of the recalled product. More info at www.recalls.org.

FEBRUARY 27

CLIMBING LANYARDS 

Liberty Mountain is recalling Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards sold nationwide from April 2011 to August 2012. The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death. 

This recall involves Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards used for shock absorption on Via Ferrata mountain climbing routes. "EASY GO XP LOCK" is printed on a white tag sewn into the zipper pouch. 

Consumers should contact Liberty Mountain at [phone], from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.libertymountain.com for a refund or replacement. More info at www.recalls.org. 

COFFEEMAKERS 

Jerdon Style is recalling One-cup Coffeemakers sold nationwide from July 2012 to January 2013. The coffeemaker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves Jerdon Style model CM12B one-cup coffee makers, with date code 1217. The phrases "FIRST CLASS" and "JERDON" are printed in white letters on the front of the product. The model and date code are imprinted on a nameplate located on the bottom of the coffeemaker. 

Consumers should contact Jerdon Style at [phone], from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.jerdonstyle.com for instructions on how to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

FEBRUARY 28

PRE-LIT CHRISTMAS TREES 

Balsam Hill is recalling Pre-lit artificial Christmas trees sold nationwide from July 2012 to December 2012. The remote control receiver box attached to the Christmas tree can overheat and melt, posing burn and shock hazards. 

The artificial Christmas trees are pre-lit with both multi-color and clear lights that are operated by a remote control. Date code H1203 is printed on a white label on the back of the remote control box attached to the tree. Model numbers can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Balsam Hill at [phone] from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.balsamhill.com for free replacement remote control devices. More info at www.recalls.org. 

MATTRESSES 

SlumberWorld is recalling SlumberWorld Mattresses sold exclusively at SlumberWorld stores from January 2011 to March 2012. The mattresses fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves SlumberWorld First Edition, New Edition, Limited Edition and Limited Edition Deluxe mattresses.  Model numbers and sizes can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact SlumberWorld at [phone], from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. HT Tuesday through Friday, or visit www.slumberworldhawaii.com to receive a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

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