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LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean twin trundle beds
Company: Bayside Furnishings.
Quantity: 9,350.
Why? The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard to young children.
What models? The preassembled toy chests are designed in the shape of a ship or boat's "bow" and attached to the beds as a footboard. The LaJolla Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top and white wood base with a blue stripe. The Pirates Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top, wheel shape and brown wood base with decorative carvings.
Where sold? Costco, Costco.com and furniture retail stores.
What to do? Visit www.baysidefurnishings.com.
13.8V DC power supplies
Company: RadioShack Corp.
Quantity: 160,000.
Why? The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.
What models? RadioShack 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508 with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Date code format is MMAYY where MM is the month and YY is the year. The catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply.
Where sold? RadioShack stores.
What to do? Call RadioShack toll-free at 1-800-843-7422 or visit www.radioshack.com/recall.
Oh Chute Parachute with streamer fireworks
Company: Fireworks Over America.
Quantity: 84,250.
Why? The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard to users and bystanders.
What models? The Oh Chute Parachute with streamers is a firework item with a light blue cylinder with white clouds. The model name is printed in triplicate on the front of the tube and FOA #2085 is on the lower back of the tube. This item is sold separately or in a box of four.
Where sold? Various fireworks stores.
What to do? Return to the place of purchase for a refund or visit www.fireworksoveramerica.com.
Screech and Scream fountain fireworks
Company: Black Cat Fireworks.
Quantity: 20,000.
Why? The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard.
What models? The recalled Screech and Scream Fountain is a firework item with a yellow and red cylinder with red balls. The model name is printed on the front of the tube.
Where sold? Various fireworks stores.
What to do? Return to the place of purchase for a refund, call Black Cat collect at 1-913-649-0537 or visit www.blackcatfireworks.com.
"It's a Girl Thing" bracelets, necklaces and phone charms
Company: Bead Bazaar USA Inc.
Quantity: 13,000.
Why? The children's jewelry could contain high levels of lead.
What models? "It's a Girl Thing" metal necklaces, bracelets and phone charms. The jewelry features a variety of charms including flowers, shoes, letters and butterflies. "It's a Girl Thing" is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace) and 633870018433 (phone charm).
Where sold? Various stores.
What to do? Return to the place of purchase for a refund, call Bead Bazaar USA toll-free at 1-800-838-1769 or visit www.beadkit.com.
Outdoor canopies
Company: Wanda Technology Inc.
Quantity: 8,600.
Why? The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard.
What models? The outdoor canopies with "Code Number: 1020-8-WT2007." The canopies are white, measure 10 by 20 feet, and have a metal frame with four corner posts that support a fabric top. The code number can be found on a label sewn into the canopy fabric.
Where sold? BJ's Wholesale Club stores.
What to do? Call Wanda Technology toll-free at 1-866-312-8799 or visit www.bjs.com.
Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her
Company: Jack Distribution LLC.
Quantity: Undisclosed.
Why? The products contain an undeclared ingredient that poses a potential threat to consumers because it may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may lower blood pressure to dangerous levels.
What models? Rize 2 lot numbers CG-84 expires 11/10, GD-98 expires 08/10, CC-06 expires 06/10, 709 expires 09/10, CG-79 expires 11/10. Rose 4 Her lot number CG-78 expires 11/10.
Where sold? Adult stores, vitamin and nutrition shops, convenience stores and via the Internet.
What to do? Visit http://www.rize2.com.
Paintball gun remote line adapters
Company: RAP4.
Quantity: 2,000.
Why? The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards.
What models? The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. "RAP4" and the "SN" (serial number) are printed on the adapters.
Where sold? www.RAP4.com .
What to do? Call RAP4 toll-free at 1-800-404-9029 or visit www.RAP4.com.
SunRinglé Hollow quick release devices for bicycles
Company: Hayes Bicycle Group.
Quantity: 800.
Why? The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control.
What models? Models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. These devices have hollow skewers. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. "Ringlé" is stamped on the lever.
Where sold? Bicycle specialty stores and dealers.
What to do? Call Hayes toll-free at 1-888-686-3472 or visit www.hayesbicycle.com.
[Last modified: Jul 10, 2008 03:50 PM]
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