Recalls announced

[March 10, 2014]  According to Recalls.org, a nonprofit organization, the following recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies during the week ending March 8: 

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MARCH 5

SPACE HEATERS 

Twin-Star is recalling Duraflame electric space heaters sold nationwide from August 2013 to January 2014. The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard. 

This recall involves Duraflame-branded electric space heaters, model DSF-220, sold in three colors, black, red and white. The model number can be found on a white label located on the heater's back panel. 

Customers should contact Twin-Star at [phone] from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.twinstarhome.com for a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

GRASS TRIMMERS 

Hitachi Koki is recalling Grass trimmers sold nationwide from March 2010 to November 2013. The grass trimmers can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. 

This recall involves twelve models of Hitachi Koki and Tanaka-brand hand-held grass trimmers. A complete list can be found at www.recalls.org. 

Consumers should contact Hitachi Koki U.S.A. at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.hitachipowertools.com for instructions on how to return the product for a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.

MARCH 6

TOY MAGNETS 

Design Ideas is recalling Design Ideas and Neatlife Rubber Ducky Magnets, and Design Ideas Blowfish and Splat Magnets sold nationwide from March 2007 to February 2014. The small magnets can easily detach from the product. If swallowed, magnets can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. 

This recall involves miniature office and refrigerator magnets sold in the shape of a duck, blowfish and a splat. Model number 3205121 (duck), 993205114 (duck), 3205122 (blowfish) or 3205078 (splat) is printed on the bottom of the packaging. "Magnets" and the Design Ideas' logo are printed on the front of the package. 

Consumers should contact Design Ideas at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at  www.designideas.net for a refund. More info at www.recalls.org. 

DISC BRAKE CALIPERS 

Tektro USA and TRP are recalling Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold nationwide from April 2013 to December 2013. The brake cable actuator arm can over-rotate, dislocating parts, causing the brake calipers to fail. 

This recall includes Spyre and Spyre SLC dual-piston mechanical disc brake calipers sold as original and aftermarket equipment in 2013. Spyre calipers have a black anodized caliper body and a silver actuator arm with "Spyre" on it. Spyre SLC calipers have a polished aluminum caliper body and a black composite actuator arm with "Spyre SLC" on it. 

Consumers should return the calipers to the original place of purchase or contact Tektro USA/TRP at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.tektro-usa.com or www.trpbrakes.com for a free replacement with an improved version. More info at www.recalls.org. 

CANON CAMERAS 

Canon is recalling Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Digital Cameras sold nationwide from October 2013 to January 2014. A chemical used in the rubber part of the viewfinders on the camera can cause skin or eye irritation or an allergic reaction. 

The PowerShot SX50 HS is a black compact digital camera. The words "PowerShot SX50 HS" are printed on the top of the camera.  The affected cameras have serial numbers beginning with "69", "70" or "71" and have "1" as the sixth digit of the serial number.  The serial number is on the side or bottom of the camera housing. 

Consumers should contact Canon at [phone] between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.usa.canon.com to arrange a free repair. More info at www.recalls.org.  

AIR MOVERS 

Packaging Tape Inc. is recalling Air movers/blowers sold nationwide from February 2008 to December 2010. The air mover/blower's thermal switch can fail and cause the motor to overheat, posing a fire hazard. 

This recall involves air movers/blowers that are used to dry floors in commercial and residential buildings. Models OPS-2500-CF and OPS-2500-CFR are black and model OPS-2200Y-CF is yellow. The model number is available on the sales invoice. 

User should contact Packaging Tape at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.CleanFreak.com to receive a full refund. More info at www.recalls.org.

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