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Recalls
Consumer safety information
By Nancy Paradis, Times Staff Writer
Published April 30, 2007
Notebook computer batteries Company: Acer America Corp. Why? The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with Sony cells can overheat, posing a fire hazard. What models? TravelMateTM Series beginning with 242x, 320x, 321x, 330x, 422x, 467x, 561x, C20x and AspireTM Series beginning with 556x, 560x, 567x, 930x, 941x, 980x. Where sold? Electronics retailers. What to do? Contact Acer for replacement battery. To continue to use the notebook computers safely, turn the system off, remove the battery and use the AC adapter and power cord to power the system. For information: Toll-free 1-800-503-2330; www.acerbatteryrecall.com. Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD boomboxes Company: Coby Electronics Corp. Why? If the off switch is not firmly in place when left plugged into an electrical outlet, the boomboxes can overhead and pose a fire hazard. What models? Portable Coby-Brand USB/MP3/CD player with AM/FM radio and serial numbers in the following ranges: 0736000001 through 0736005000, 0816000001 through 0816005300 and 0826000001 through 0826003500. Where sold? Discount, toy and office supply stores. What to do? Unplug the boombox and contact Coby for return and refund information. For information: Toll-free 1-800-524-9219; www.cobyusa.com. Oil-filled electric heaters Company: Holmes Group Why? A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating, posing fire and thermal burn hazards. What models? Holmes oil-filled electric heaters with model numbers HOH2505 and HOH2520. Where sold? Discount department stores, hardware stores and other retail outlets. What to do?: Discontinue use and contact manufacturer for free replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-800-306-2471; www.holmesoilfilledheaterrecall.com. Prelit palm trees Company: iObjectSolutions Inc. Why? If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards. What model? 7-foot Lighted Palm and a 7-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 5-foot Lighted Palm Tree with Coconuts, a 4.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree and a 2.5-foot Lighted Palm Tree. All are lit by rope lights with the leaves lined in green rope lights. Where sold? Christmas Lights Etc.'s Web site. What to do? Discontinue use and contact retailer for free replacement. For information: Toll-free 1-866-962-7382. Alpine Xtreme Evergreen Forest body wash Company: Vi-Jon Inc. Why? Presence of Enterobacter gergoviae in product. What models? Lot Code 286071; identified by the first six numbers printed on the back of the bottle between the pump and the top of the back label. What to do? Discontinue use and contact manufacturer for refund. Save back label for refund. For information: Toll-free 1-888-593-0593; www.alpinextreme.net.
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