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Recalls: Product safety information
By Nancy Paradis, Times Staff Writer
Published March 19, 2007
Amprobe digital clamp meters used for electrical testing Company: Amprobe Test Tools Why? Failure to give an appropriate voltage reading can lead to risk of shock, electrocution or thermal burn hazard. What models? ACD-10PRO, ACD-10 TRMS-PRO, ACD-14 and ACD-14TRMS, except those model numbers followed by "FX" or "PLUS." Where sold? Industrial distributors, electrical wholesalers and hardware stores. What to do? Contact manufacturer for free replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-800-350-8661, www.amprobe.com/recall. Children's mood necklaces Company: Rhode Island Novelty Why? High levels of lead. What models? The multicolored pendants include hearts, moons, dolphins, dragonflies, stars and butterflies that hang from a black cord. Where sold? Carnivals, amusement parks, family entertainment centers and small discount stores nationwide, and through Rhode Island Novelty's Web site, www.rinovelty.com. What to do? Return to place of purchase or manufacturer for free replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-800-528-5599, www.rinovelty.com. Children's mood necklaces Company: United Imports Inc. Why? High levels of lead. What models? The recalled necklaces are multicolored pendants shaped as hearts, crosses, moons, feet, stars, dolphins, shamrocks, teardrops, spiders, flip-flop sandals and butterflies that hang from a black cord. Where sold? Accessories Palace in Lake Worth and at www.accessoriespalace.com. What to do? Return to store or contact United Imports. For information: Toll-free 1-800-457-3545, www.unitedimports.com. Children's necklaces Company: Claire's Boutiques Inc. Why? High levels of lead. What models? The recalled necklaces have metal pendants shaped as monkeys, dolphins and frogs holding colored marbles, a fleur de lis painted in various colors, a silver and black fairy, silver-colored letters "BFF" with rhinestones and tiny handcuffs painted in various colors. Where sold? Claire's retail stores. What to do? Return to place of purchase for refund or replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-866-859-9281, www.claires.com. 'Elite Operations' toy sets Company: Toys "R" Us Inc. Why? High levels of lead. What models? Models included in this recall of military-style play sets with light and sound vehicles, action figures and accessories are: Super Rigs Transport Vehicle (item #087286), Command Patrol Center (item #920625) and Troop Carrier (item# 773967). Toy sets sold prior to January are not included. Where sold? Toys "R" Us stores and toysrus.com. What to do? Return to Toys "R" Us for full credit. For information: Toll-free 1-800-869-7787, toysrus.com. Gevalia Kaffe Combo coffeemaker Company: Global Marketing Corp. Why? The heating element can melt the plastic outer shell, posing a burn hazard. What models? The recalled product is a 12-cup programmable "Kaffe Combo" coffeemaker with model number CM830 and a glass carafe and two travel mugs. Where sold? Distributed directly to consumers who joined the Gevalia Kaffe program, and through catalog sales. What to do? Contact Gevalia for free replacement coffeemaker or refund if bought directly. For information: Toll-free 1-800-438-2542, www.gevalia.com. N-Kids girls' drawstring flannel pants and Pine Peak Blues boys' drawstring flannel pants Company: Nordstrom Inc. Why? Failure to meet children's sleepwear flammability standards. What models? The girl's pants were available in assorted plaids and stripes. The girl's pants have "N-Kids" and the boy's pants have "Pine Peak Blues" printed on the inside rear waist tag of the pants. Where sold? Nordstrom stores and Web site. What to do? Return to Nordstrom store or www.nordstrom.com for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-888-282-6060, www.nordstrom.com. GFS buttermilk pancake mix Company: Continental Mills. Why? Undeclared egg. What models? 5-pound boxes, UPC #93901 Where sold? GFS Marketplace stores. What to do? Destroy product and bring receipt to store for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-800-426-0955. Cobmex youth jackets with drawstrings Company: Cobmex Inc. Why? Children can get entangled and strangle in drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches. What models? The nylon, zipper-front jackets were sold in youth sizes in navy, black, green, wine and red, and have a Cobmex neck label. Jackets without drawstrings are not included. Where sold? Children's clothing and school uniform stores. What to do? Remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the jacket to the store where purchased for a refund. For information: Toll-free 1-877-926-2639, www.cobmex.com. Boy's jackets with an attached compass Company: H&M Why? The attached compass can break, posing a choking hazard for young children. The liquid mineral oil inside the compass can be harmful if swallowed. What models? Style number 93196 on the inside care label and an attached removable copper- or turquoise-colored compass on the side. Where sold? H&M stores. What to do? Remove compass and discard or send to H&M for store discount coupon. For information: Toll-free 1-877-439-6261, www.hm.com.
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