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Recalls

Consumer product safety information

By Times Staff
Published October 22, 2007

Pink and orange glow sticks (free giveaway with Dunkin' Donuts)

Company: Dunkin' Donuts LLC

Why? The sticks are not properly labeled to warn consumers that the cap and lanyard can detach, posing a choking hazard. Additionally, the lanyard poses a strangulation hazard to young children.

What models? The pink and orange glow sticks were given away free with donuts.

Where sold? Dunkin' Donuts stores.

What to do? Return them to Dunkin' Donuts for a free doughnut.

For information:Toll-free 1-800-859-5339; www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Minnie's Bake Shop chocolate chunk cookies

Company: Dairy State Foods

Why? These cookies may contain undeclared macadamia nuts. People who have an allergy to macadamia nuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

What models? Minnie's Bake Shop Chocolate Chunk Cookies, 7 ounces (UPC 400136148117) with Minnie's Bake Shop White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies in the package.

Where sold? Stores in Florida.

What to do? Return to place of purchase.

For information: L.J. Rabin, toll-free at 1-800-435-4499.

Payless guitar-shaped girls boots

Company: Payless ShoeSource Inc.

Why? The guitar-shaped zipper pulls on each boot can interlock while a child is walking, causing the child to trip and fall.

What models? Theblack, jeweled girls' boots have a silhouette of a guitar on the outer leg and a guitar-shaped zipper pull on the inner leg. "Hannah Montana" is engraved on the boot outsole and a photo of the singer and show's character is printed on the box. The boots were sold in girls' sizes 10 1/2 to 4 1/2.

Where sold? Payless ShoeSource stores and Payless.com.

What to do? Return to the store where bought for refund or exchange.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-654-0697; www.payless.com.

Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks

Company: Antioch Publishing

Why? Paint on the clip of the bookmarks contains excessive levels of lead.

What models? Various designs of the Cool Clip and Mini Cool Clip bookmarks. For details, see www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08032.html.

Where sold? Book, card and gift stores.

What to do? Contact Antioch Publishing for a refund.

For information: Toll-free 1-800-543-1515; www.antioch.com.

Ground beef products

Company: J&B Meats Corp.

Why? The frozen ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

What models? Topps Premium 100% pure sirloin beef sirloin steak burgers, use by date 06/22/08; Topps 100% ground beef hamburgers, 32 quarter-pounders, use by date of 06/12/08, 06/18/08, 06/22/08; Topps 100% ground beef hamburgers, 12 quarter-pounders, use by date 06/18/08; Sam's Choice backyard gourmet beef burgers, 12 quarter-pound round patties, use by date 03/08/08.

Where sold? Retailers nationwide.

What to do? Toll-free 1-888-734-0451.

Toy pirate swords
Company: The Gymboree Corp.
Why?: The swords can break, creating a sharp point, which poses a laceration hazard.
What models?: The toy pirate sword with SKU number 140025491-GYS049. The SKU number is printed on the price tag above the bar code. The sword is made of plastic, and has a gold-colored handle and a gray plastic blade. The sword is about 19 inches long.
Where sold?: Gymboree stores nationwide and its Web site.
What to do?: Return them to any Gymboree store for a full refund. Consumers also can contact Gymboree to receive instructions on returning the swords via mail.
For information: Call toll-free at 1-877-449-6932 between 9 a.m. and midnight Monday through Friday and between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, or visit www.gymboree.com.

Skull pails filled with Halloween candy mix
Company: R.L. Albert & Son.
Why?: The surface paint on the eyes, nose, and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead.
What models?: Albert’s Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which “Albert’s” and “Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix” is printed. The pail measures about 5 ½ inches high.
Where sold?: Retail stores nationwide.
What to do?: Return to place of purchase to receive a full refund.
For information: Call Albert’s toll-free at 1-866-796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

2007 Huffy “Howler” and “Highland” bicycles
Company: Huffy Corp.
Why?: The bicycle crank can unexpectedly come off, causing the rider to lose control and fall.
What models?: The recall involves 2007 model year, multi-speed bicycles with 26-inch, 24-inch or 20-inch wheels. The “Howler” was sold in black (model K3587, boy’s model), blue (model K4587, men’s model) and red (model K6587, men’s model). The “Highland” was sold in white (model K4597, women’s model) and blue (model K6597, women’s model). The name “Howler” or “Highland” is printed on the frame of the bicycle, and the name “Huffy” is on the front of the frame. Model numbers are located on a label on the bottom of the frame where the crank is attached to the bicycle.
Where sold?: Kmart stores nationwide.
What to do?: Contact Huffy Corp. to receive instructions on tightening the crank.
For information: Call toll-free 1-888-366-3828 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.huffybikes.com.

Oro disc brakes used on bicycles
Company: Perigeum Development Inc., d.b.a. Formula Brake USA.
Why?: The brake’s hand lever can separate, resulting in loss of braking. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle.
What models?: This recall involves Oro disk brakes typically installed on mountain bikes. The brake is operated by a hand lever, which is mounted to the handlebar. Included in the recall are the Oro K18, Oro K24, Oro Puro and Oro Bianco models with serial numbers less than 295237. The serial number can be located on the brake’s body above the “Made in Italy” label.
Where sold?: Bicycle specialty stores nationwide.
What to do?: Contact any Formula Brake dealer to receive a free repair.
For information: Call toll-free 1-866-458-3130 between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.formulabrakeusa.com.

Tabletop puppet theaters
Company: Guidecraft Inc.
Why?: Surface paints on the puppet theater’s wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead.
What models?: The recalled puppet theater has red panels on the front and sides and a chalkboard signboard on top. The puppet theater measures about 24 inches in length, 6 inches in width and about 28 inches in height.
Where sold?: Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide.
What to do?: Take away from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement theater or another product of equal value.
For information: Call Guidecraft toll-free at 1-888-824-1308 between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.guidecraft.com.

John Deere Gator utility vehicles
Company: Deere & Co.
Why?: The brake calipers in the front of the utility vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, causing the vehicle to pull to one side during braking.
What models?: This recall involves the XUV and HPX Gator utility vehicles. These are four-wheeled vehicles with a cargo box. “John Deere”, “Gator”, “HPX” and “XUV” are printed on the side of the cargo box. The following model, type and serial numbers can be found on the serial number plate on the frame of the vehicle: XUV 620i, gas, MOXUVGX013294-016669; XUV 620i, gas, MOXUVGT011480-012186; XUV 850D, diesel, MOXUVDX011917-013329; XUV 850D,  diesel, MOXUVDT010001-010449; HPX 4X4, diesel, MOHP4DX050877-051453; HPX 4X4, gas, MOHP4GX051221-052763.
Where sold?: John Deere dealers nationwide.
What to do?: Contact an authorized John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection.
For information: Call John Deere toll-free at 1-800-537-8233 between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.johndeere.com.

Aluminum chimeneas
Company: Plow & Hearth.
Why?: A design flaw can cause the aluminum on the chimeneas to catch fire or melt under high temperatures, posing fire and burn hazards.
What models?: The chimeneas are outdoor fireplaces that are aluminum, have a removable spark guard, a wrought iron base, and a four-sided screen.
Where sold?: Plow & Hearth in its catalog and its Web site.
What to do?: Contact Plow & Hearth to receive a full refund and a gift certificate.
For information: Call Plow & Hearth toll-free at 1-877-459-8131 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.plowhearth.com.

Inflator air pumps
Company: Sportsstuff Inc.
Why?: Since the first recall announcement on Jan. 11, 2007, 16 additional explosions have been reported.
What models?: Air pumps with model numbers 57-1504-A and 57-1504 that are used to inflate low pressure inflatable items such as rafts and toys. The Model 57-1504-A pump was sold separately with an assortment of interlocking nozzles. The Model 57-1504 pump was sold with the Sportsstuff “Launch Pod,” an inflatable water trampoline. The model number and the date code “0104” are located on the label on the top of the pump.
Where sold?: Sam’s Club, marine distributors, mail order catalogs and sporting good and various other stores nationwide.
What to do?: Contact Sportsstuff for a free replacement.
For information: Call toll-free at 1-888-814-8833 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.sportsstuff.com.

Rocky Mountain-solo bicycles
Company: Procycle Group Inc.
Why?: The head tube can detach from the rest of the frame, posing a fall hazard.
What models?: 2006 SOLO CR50, 2006 SOLO CR70, and 2007 SOLO CR LTD. The bicycles have a full carbon Columbus frame. “Rocky Mountain” and “Solo” are printed on the head tube.
Where sold?: Independent bicycle dealers nationwide.
What to do?: Return the frame to the bicycle store where purchased to receive a free replacement frame, a full refund, or credit.
For information: Call toll-free 1-800-663-2512 between 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.bikes.com.

Kong Maxx ladder stands
Company: Gorilla Inc.
Why?: The ladder stands can become unstable while in use, causing the user to fall. The addition of one ladder section to the stand makes the platform further away from the bracing. When the stand is at its full height, the distance between the bracing and the platform may result in platform instability prior to attachment to and/or detachment from the tree.
What models?: Gorilla Kong Maxx Ladder Stands with model number 43032 and batch numbers G051507, G051507D, G061507D, G071507D, and G081507D. Model numbers are printed on the box only. Batch numbers are stamped on the vertical rail of the first ladder section. The stand is 19 feet to the shooting rail, or 16 feet, 8 inches to the platform. The foot platform measures 17½ inches wide.
Where sold?: Gander Mountain stores nationwide.
What to do?: Contact Gorilla Inc. to receive a refund.
For information: Call Gorilla toll-free at 1-877-685-7817 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit www.gorillatreestands.com.

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