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Recalls
By Times Staff Writer
Published February 19, 2007
Battery packs for toy vehicles Company: JAKKS Pacific Inc. Why? The lithium-ion polymer batteries used to charge the toy vehicles can ignite while charging. What models? Battery packs used with FLY WHEELS XPV toy vehicles sold with a charger, item number 73904 and with the radio-controlled XPV toy, item number 73906. Where sold? Toy stores, discount department stores and Internet retailers. What to do? Contact JAKKS Pacific to get a free replacement battery pack. For information: Toll-free 1-877-875-2557; e-mail, battery@jakks.net. Atmel microcontrollers used in Honeywell cellular communicators Company: Atmel Corp. Why? The microcontroller in the communicator can enter an unrecoverable lock-up state because of a programming issue. The lock-up could result in a service interruption and fail to transmit an alarm signal in the event of a fire or property invasion. What models? Atmel microcontroller AT91SAM7S256 installed in Honeywell digital cellular communicator, model 7845GSM. Where sold? Distributors to commercial installers. What to do? Call for a free replacement communicator with updated software. For information: Toll-free, 1-800-573-0154. Zoeller septic pumps Company: Zoeller Pump Co. Why? The plug on the pumps could have a grounding problem that could pose an electrical shock hazard. What models? Models 53, 57, 151, 152 and 153 with 20-foot long, black cords. Where sold? Zoeller distributors. What to do? Contact Zoeller to schedule an inspection, replacement and return. For information: Toll-free 1-800-928-7867; www.zoeller.com. Bella Cucina 'Zip Cooker' low pressure cooker Company: Kirby & Allen for HSN Why? Hot food under pressure can be expelled from the cooker causing burn injuries. What models? Bella Cucina Zip Cooker, model number 03908. Where sold? HSN's television network, Web site and toll-free number. What to do? Call HSN for a refund. For information: Toll-free 1-800-933-2887 ; www.hsn.com. HoMedics heating pads Company: HoMedics Inc. Why? An inadequate connector crimp, which can lead to a high resistance connection can generate excessive heat, posing a risk of burn injuries, fire or damage. What models? Only four-digit date codes ending in "01" are subject to recall. Model 802857 Walgreens by HoMedics Standard Size Moist/Dry Heating pad; sold at Walgreens, HoMedics Thera-P Model HP-100 Standard Size Dry Heating Pad, HoMedics Thera-P Model HP-150 Standard Size Moist/Dry Heating Pad, HoMedics Thera-P Model HP-200 Standard Size Moist/Dry Heating Pad with Auto Shut-off, HoMedics Thera-P Model HP-300 King Size Moist/Dry Heating Pad, HoMedics Thera-P Model HP-500 King Size Moist/Dry Heating Pad with Auto Shut-off. Where sold? Walgreens, drug stores, discount stores and department stores. What to do? Return to retailer for refund. For information: Toll-free, 1-800-466-3342. Banquet Homestyle Bakes pasta and meatball meals Company: ConAgra Foods. Why? Possible underprocessing. What models? Pasta & Meatballs in Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce with Meat, Penne Pasta & Grated Cheese, meatballs included." UPC code "5010040737" and a "Best-by" date of "JAN 25 2008," "DEC 13 2007," "NOV 13 2007" or "OCT 19 2007." Where sold? Retail stores. What to do? Contact ConAgra. For information: Toll-free, 1-866-344-7079. 'Laugh and Learn' Learning Bunny toys Company: Fisher-Price. Why? The pink pompom nose can detach, posing a choking hazard. What models? Laugh and Learn Learning Bunny, product numbers K0468, K2960, K2961, K2962, K2963, K2964, K2965, K3440, K6898, K7884, L0327 and K5862. Where sold? Discount department stores and toy stores. What to do? Contact Fisher-Price to arrange for the return of the bunny to receive a voucher for a replacement toy. For information: Toll-free 1-866-447-5003; www.service.mattel.com. Children's hooded sweatshirts and windbreakers with drawstrings Company: Vacation Clothing, doing business as Basix U.S.A. Why? The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard. What models? Style numbers PK215, PK218, KPF265, KPF275 or KH185, sizes S to XL. Where sold? Discount department stores. What to do? Remove the drawstrings. For information: Toll-free 1-800-236-8150. Heavyweight outerwear jackets Company: Samara Brothers LLC. Why? The snap closures on the outerwear jackets contain excessive amounts of lead. What models? Boy's outerwear jackets with a Carter's logo on the front; sold in toddler and boys sizes. Where sold? Major department and discount department stores. What to do? Contact Samara Brothers for a refund. For information: Toll-free 1-800-985-9975; www.samarajacketrecall.com; e-mail, info@samararecall.com.
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