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Recalls

Easy-Bake Oven, children's bracelets and more.

By NANCY PARADIS
Published February 12, 2007

Easy-Bake Ovens

Company: Easy-Bake, a division of Hasbro Inc.

Why? Young children can insert their hands into the oven's opening and get their hands or fingers caught, posing an entrapment and burn hazard.

What models? The purple and pink plastic oven resembles a kitchen range with four burners on top and a front-loading oven. "Easy Bake" is printed on the front of the oven. Model number 65805 and "Hasbro" are stamped into the plastic on the back of the oven. The Easy Bake Oven is an electric toy and is not recommended for children younger than 8. Ovens sold before May are not included.

Where sold? Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys and other retailers.

What to do? Contact Easy-Bake between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays for a free retrofit kit with consumer warning.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-601-8418; www.easybake.com.

Children's 'ultra gear' bracelets

Company: DM Merchandising Inc.

Why? High levels of lead.

What models? 8-inch-long, silver-colored chain bands that have a 1 1/2-inch-long casting with assorted designs, including a snake and a sword.

Where sold? U.S. Gifts, Dollar and small discount stores.

What to do? Take jewelry away from children and return to place of purchase for refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-548-6784; www.dmmerchandising.com.

PARODI glass floor vases

Company: IKEA Home Furnishings.

Why? The base of these vases can break off unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard.

What models? The recalled vases have thick black, white or clear glass walls and stand about 28 inches high and weigh about 11 pounds. The IKEA logo and one of three article numbers, 201-102-34 (black), 501-121-99 (white) and 000-795-45 (clear), are printed on the underside of the base.

Where sold? IKEA stores.

What to do? Return to IKEA for refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-888-966-4532; www.ikea-usa.com.

Maytag and Jenn-Air brand dishwashers

Company: Maytag Corp.

Why? Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring, which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What models? Call Maytag for list of model and serial numbers.

Where sold? Department and appliance stores and home builders.

What to do? Discontinue use and disconnect the electric supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it. Contact Maytag for a free in-home repair, or $75 cash back on the purchase of a new Maytag, Jenn-Air, Whirlpool or KitchenAid dishwasher.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-675-0535; www.repair.maytag.com.

Children's 'Rachael Rose Kidz' Rings

Company: Shalom International Corp.

Why? High levels of lead.

What models? The rings, sold four to a package, are silver or gold-colored with designs or stones in a variety of colors. "Kidz by Rachael Rose," "Family Dollar $1" and "SKU 1905580" are printed on the packaging.

Where sold? Family Dollar stores.

What to do? Take away from children and return to any Family Dollar store for refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-359-8162; www.familydollar.com.

Canned chicken soup

Company: Morgan Foods.

Why? Product contains undeclared allergens milk and soy.

What models? 18.6-ounce cans of "Kroger, ready to serve SOUP, CHUNKY Classic Chicken Noodle" with establishment number "P-1469" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The bottom of each can bears the "Best by" date and package code "BB 10/26/08, CCBRP J2606."

Where sold? Retail stores.

For information: Bob Wormley, (812) 794-1269.

Pasta entrees for toddlers

Company: Wornick Co.

Why? Two products' labels were inadvertently switched and the chicken pasta product may contain beef ravioli instead, which contains cheese (milk), an allergen.

What models? 5.8-ounce packages of "Gerber GRADUATES FOR TODDLERS, lil' entrees, chicken & pasta wheel pick ups in sauce with peas." Each label bears the establishment number "P-19076" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The bottom of each package bears the UPC code "15000 04870" and "21 Dec 07" followed by numbers between and including "0858 and 1053." 5.5-ounce packages of "Gerber GRADUATES FOR TODDLERS, lil' entrees, beef ravioli in tomato sauce with green beans." Each label bears the establishment number "19076" inside the USDA seal of inspection. The bottom of each package bears the UPC code "15000 04876" and "20 Dec 07" followed by numbers between and including "1030 and 1127."

Where sold? Retail stores.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-443-7237.

Curling irons

Company: Conair Corp.

Why? The handle of the curling iron can come apart, exposing its line cord, posing a shock or electrocution hazard to consumers.

What models? The ceramic, gold-matte finish curling irons have a 1-, 1 1/4- or 1 1/2-inch barrel, metal counter rest, vertically placed ON-OFF buttons and a heat set dial that ranges from 0 to 30. A four-digit date code in the range from November 2005 through July 2006 (ex. 0706) can be found on the plug prong.

Where sold? Discount retailers and drugstores.

What to do? Discontinue use and contact Conair for free replacement.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-687-6916; www.conair.com/ironrecall.html.

Skin-numbing products

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory regarding potential hazards of using skin-numbing products or topical anesthetics (creams, ointments, gels) containing drugs such as lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine and prilocaine for cosmetic procedures or to relieve pain, burning and itching. Applying large amounts of topical anesthetics to the skin can result in high levels of these products in the blood, causing life-threatening side effects, such as an irregular heartbeat and seizures. For more information, including how to use topical anesthetics safely, go to www.fda.gov/cder/drug/advisory/topical_anesthetics.htm.

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