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Recalls
Consumer product safety information
By Times Staff
Published January 14, 2008
2007 Honda TRX 500 ATVs Company: American Honda Motor Co. Why? Water can enter the throttle position sensor and freeze, causing permanent damage if the rider forces the throttle lever. This could cause the throttle to stick open, posing a risk of injury or death to riders. What models? Honda TRX 500 ATVs, also known as the Honda Foreman and Foreman Rubicon. The adult-size ATVs are designed for use by riders 16 and older. The 2007 model year ATVs are available in red, black, blue, olive and camouflage. The Honda name and wing logo are printed on the fuel tank and the model name is printed on the side panel just below the seat. Where sold? Honda ATV dealers. What to do? For a free repair, contact Honda toll-free 1-866-784-1870 or visit www.powersports.honda.com. Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timers Company: Intermatic Inc. Why? The timers could have been wired incorrectly, which poses an electrical shock hazard. What models? Intermatic DT27 digital self-adjusting timer with a date code of "04B." This product is a lamp and appliance timer and is packaged as the "DT27C Heavy Duty Digital Timer" or the "DT27CL Time All Digital Lamp and Appliance Self-Adjusting Timer." The timer is white with a rounded top, and measures 37/8 inches tall by 23/4 inches wide by 15/8 inches deep. The brand name "Intermatic" is molded on the front of the timer, and the model number "DT27" and date code ("04B") are on the back of the timer. Where sold? Retailers including Home Depot and Lowe's. What to do? For a free replacement, call Intermatic toll-free at 1-800-704-3595 or visit www.intermatic.com. Pacific Cycle trailer bicycles Company: Pacific Cycle Inc. Why? The coupler connecting the children's trailer bike to the adult's bicycle has welds that can fail, posing a fall hazard. What models? The "Pathfinder," "Run About" and "Alley Cat" are single-wheeled children's bicycles that connect to an adult's bicycle by a coupler. The recall includes model numbers: 12-PF250, 13-SC250, 13-SC350 and M5101. The model number is on the lower seat tube of the frame. The affected couplers have welded plates. Where sold? Bicycle stores and retailers. What to do? For information about a refund, call Pacific Cycle toll-free at 1-877-564-2261 or visit www.instep.net, www.schwinnbikes.com or www.mongoose.com. Cannondale 2008 model year 'Scalpel' mountain bikes Company: Cannondale Bicycle Corp. Why? The frame can break, causing the rider to lose control. What models? The 2008 model year Scalpel is a cross-country racing mountain bike, made from carbon fiber and aluminum. They were sold in black/white, blue/black and black. The recall includes these models: 8AVPFR, Scalpel Frameset; 8VPO, Scalpel Team; 8VP1, Scalpel 1; 8VP2, Scalpel 2. Where sold? Cannondale dealers. What to do? For a free replacement frame, call Cannondale toll-free at 1-800-245-3872, e-mail custserv@cannondale.com or visit www.cannondale.com. Graco Comfortsport child restraint system Company: Graco Children's Products. Why? Some seat foam does not conform to federal standards. What models? Graco Comfortsport child restraint system, model 8C02MRC2. Where sold? Various stores. What to do? Call Graco at 1-610-884-8000.
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