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Recalls: Consumer safety information

By Nancy Paradis, Times Staff Writer
Published April 2, 2007

Cerignola, Nocellara, Castelvetrano olives

Company: Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l.

Why? They have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause a life-threatening illness or death.

What models? All Cerignola Olives, Nocerella Olives and Castelvetrano Olives containing codes beginning with the letter "G" followed by 3 or 4 digits under the following brands: Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia.

Where sold? Distributed nationally to restaurants and retail stores.

What to do: Return to store for refund.

Heat recovery ventilators

Company: Venmar Ventilatio Inc.

Why? The motors can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What models? Under the brand names Venmar, Flair, vanEE, Conformax, NuTone, Carrier Bryant, Payne Day & Night, Heil, York, Sears, Guardian by Broan, Rheem, Rude, Protech and Weatherking. For specific model numbers, see www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07143.html.

Where sold? Distributed nationally between January 1991 and December 2001 by heating, plumbing and building supply distributors.

What to do: Turn off and unplug their ventilators, and contact Venmar, which will provide a free safety device to shut off the ventilator if the motor overheats.

For information: Call toll-free 1-866-441-4645 or visit www.venmar.ca.

Quacker Factory chenille robes

Company: QVC Inc.

Why? The robes don't meet federal flammability requirements.

What models? Quacker Factory Holiday Cheer Chenille Robe with QVC item number A4623; Quacker Factory Novelty Chenille Robe with QVC item number A4629; and Quacker Factory Whimsical Chenille Robe with QVC item number A2202.

Where sold? QVC network, its Web page, its toll-free number and in its outlet and employee stores.

What to do: Return for refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-367-9444; www.qvc.com.

Baby Trend backpack carriers

Company: Baby Trend Inc.

Why? Stitches on the straps that hold the carrier to the body can loosen or come apart, causing the carrier to shift and a child to fall.

What models? The green and silver nylon carriers have steel frames and the recalled carrier have style numbers 2512 or 2592 LX printed on the frames.

Where sold? Discount department stores and children's stores.

What to do: Return the carrier for a free replacement.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-328-7363; www.babytrend.com.

Radio controlled model airplanes with lithium polymer batteries

Company: Estes-Cox Corp.

Why? The airplanes can overheat while the battery is charging.

What models? Sky Squadron model 4153 and Sky Rangers model 4161.

Where sold? Wal-Mart and Radio Shack.

What to do: Contact Estes-Cox for a replacement.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-576-5811; www.estesrockets.com.

Dynacraft bicycles

Company: Dynacraft BCS Inc.

Why? The bicycle frame can crack.

What models? Triax PK7 and Vertical PK7 bicycles.

Where sold? Target.

What to do: Return to Target for a refund.

For information: Dynacraft, toll-free 1-800-551-0032 or www.dynacraftbike.com; Target, toll-free 1-800-440-0680 or www.target.com.

Stuffed Fun Balls

Company: Regents Products Corp.

Why? The balls contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children.

What models? Reg. #PA-10623HK.

Where sold? Dollar Stores and other discount stores.

What to do: Return to store for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-940-4869; www.regentproducts.com; e-mail recall@regentproducts.com.

West Marine inflator pumps

Company: Stearns Inc.

Why? The pumps can explode, ejecting sharp plastic parts.

What models? Manufacturer's model number HB-183BG; date code 1203 is on the label.

Where sold? West Marine and Boat U.S. stores.

What to do: Return to store for refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-262-8464; www.westmarine.com.

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