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Briefcase

Recalls

By TIMES WIRES
Published October 30, 2006

Home Trend footstools

Company: Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

Why?: The stool can break and collapse because of improper construction.

What models?: UPC number 87065900001.

Where sold?: Wal-Mart.

What to do?: Return to Wal-Mart for a refund.

For information: Toll-free at 1-800-925-6278 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays, www.walmartstores.com.

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head pumpkin decoration kits

Company: Paper Magic Group Inc.

Why?: Small parts pose a choking hazard.

What models?: "Make a Monster Pumpkin," "Make a Fireman Pumpkin," and "Make a Diva Pumpkin" kits.

Where sold?: Target.

What to do?: Return kits to Target for a refund.

For information: Toll-free at 1-866-394-5047 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays, www.papermagic.com.

Kawasaki all-terrain vehicles

Company: Kawasaki Motors Corp.

Why?: The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may loosen, causing loss of steering.

What models?: 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs

Where sold?: Kawasaki dealers.

What to do?: Stop using the ATV and contact a local Kawasaki dealer for a free repair.

For information: Call Kawasaki toll-free at 1-866-802-9381 between 11:30 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. weekdays, www.kawasaki.com

Ballard's Farm egg salad products

Company: Ballard's Farm Sausage Inc.

Why?: Listeria contamination.

What models?: Ballard's 12-ounce egg salad, Food City 12-ounce egg salad and Valu Time 11-ounce egg salad with identification "Best if used by 11/7/06."

Where sold?: Grocery retailers.

What to do?: Return for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-346-7675.

Knorr-Lipton "Sides"

Company: Unilever.

Why?: Undeclared milk.

What models?: Fiesta Sides Spanish Rice - Rice & Pasta Blend, 5.6 ounces (158 g) pouch, UPC 4100002268, Fiesta Sides Chipotle Rice - Rice & Orzo Blend, 5.7 ounces (161 g) pouch, UPC 4100002605, Cajun Sides Dirty Rice, 5.7 ounces (161 g) pouch, UPC 4100002280, Cajun Sides New Orleans Style Chicken Rice, 5.5 ounces (155 g) pouch, UPC 4100002609, Rice Sides Chicken - Rice & Pasta Blend, 5.6 ounces (158 g) pouch, UPC 4100002266, Rice Sides Sesame Chicken - Whole Grain Rice & Pasta Blend, 5 ounces (141 g) pouch, UPC 4100020920, Pasta Sides Chicken - Whole Grain Fettuccini, 4.4 ounces (124 g) pouch, UPC 4100020923, and Asian Sides Thai Sesame Noodles, 4.4 ounces (124 g) pouch, UPC#4100002805.

Where sold?: Retail stores, club stores and dollar stores.

What to do?: Discard and contact Unilever for refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-866-839-7162.

Bicycle pedals

Company: Time Sport International/ATAC 2001 Inc.

Why?: The pedal's bearing cap can fail, causing the pedal to come off the bicycle.

What models?: Time RXS Titan Carbon, RXS Carbon, RXS and RXE.

Where sold?: Bicycle stores and online retailers.

What to do?: Contact Time Sport International to have the pedals inspected and get a free repair.

For information: Toll-free at 1-800-240-8051, www.TIMESPORTUSA.com.

Minnie Mouse cardigan sets

Company: Wal-Mart Stores Inc..

Why?: If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard.

What models?: Part of a three-piece set with light pink turtleneck and denim pants in children's sizes 12M-24M and 3T-5T. Minnie Mouse is embroidered on the lower left front of the cardigan.

Where sold?: Wal-Mart.

What to do?: Return the three-piece set to Wal-Mart for a refund.

For information: Toll-free at 1-800-925-6278 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays, www.walmartstores.com.

Universal MultiChoice bathtub and shower valves

Company: Delta Faucet Co.

Why?: The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, posing a scalding risk.

What models?: Universal MultiChoice valves sold under the Delta brand name.

Where sold?: Commercial plumbers and building subcontractors.

What to do?: Stop using bathtub and shower head. Known consumers have received an upgrade kit. If no kit has been received, contact Delta.

For information: Toll-free at 1-800-336-6696 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. weekdays, www.deltafaucet.com

Duncan Hines Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffin mix

Company: Pinnacle Foods Corp.

Why?: They may contain undeclared milk proteins.

What models?: UPC 44209 42012, 27166523 with production codes 27266521, 27266522, 27266523, 31266522, 31266523, 06666622, 06666623.

Where sold?: Grocery retailers.

What to do?: Return the product to the store for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-554-5680.

[Last modified October 30, 2006, 05:50:30]