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Recalls: Consumer product safety information

Recalls: Consumer product safety information

By Times Staff Writer
Published February 11, 2008

Evenflo car seats

Company: Evenflo Co.

Quantity: 1-million.

Why? The car seat could separate from the base in a crash.

What models? Evenflo Discover models 390, 391, 534, 552.

Where sold? Various stores.

What to do? For a free repair fastener, call Evenflo toll-free at 1-800-356-2229 or visit www.evenflo.com/Discovery.

Campbell Hausfeld and Husky air compressors

Company: Campbell Hausfeld.

Quantity: 233,000.

Why? Protective covers on the compressor's motor are not made from proper flame retardant material and can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What models? (Model, serial numbers, capacity): HL410100, HL421000, HL421500, HL431500, the first four digits of the serial number indicate a date code from July 2005 (0705) through March 2007 (0307), 8-15 gallons; nd HL5402, which has a prefix of HY, KB, or HU followed by a date code from November 2006 (1106) through November 2007 (1107), 4 gallons. The model and serial number are on the back of the tank.

Where sold? Home improvement and hardware stores.

What to do? For a free repair kit, call Campbell toll-free at 1-800-241-0448 or visit www.chpower.com.

Reading and math aids

Company: RR Donnelley.

Quantity: 185,000.

Why? Surface paint contains excessive lead.

What models? See www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08541.html.

Where sold? SRA, Wright Group and Glencoe.

What to do? For replacements, call RR Donnelley toll-free at 1-888-240-2730 or visit www.mhcares.com.

Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago dip with garlic and basil

Company: Olivier Olive Oil Products Inc.

Quantity: Undisclosed.

Why? May be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

What models? Olivier Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil with these lot codes: OPA 34171; OPA 23471; OAP 17271; OAP 17671; OAP 36061; OAP 36161; OPA 33961. The product is packaged in an 11.76-ounce jar. The lot code information is on the side of the glass jar where there is no label. Photos are available at www.cdph.ca.gov.

Where sold? William-Sonoma retail stores.

What to do? When disposing of the products, double-bag it in plastic bags. Make sure the bags are tightly closed, then place in a trash receptacle for nonrecyclable trash outside of the home, and call toll-free 1-800-292-3939.

Sketchbooks with colored spirals

Company: eeBoo Corp.

Quantity: 80,000.

Why? The paint on the colored spiral metal binding contains excessive lead.

What models? They have colored spiral metal bindings, drawing paper and cardboard covers. "eeBoo" and the style name are printed on a sticker on the back cover. Style name, size in inches and cover: Drawing Birds (yellow spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is on front cover; Butterflies (yellow spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is on front cover; Garden Party (green spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is on front cover; Up in the Tree (green spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is on front cover; Nemo with Princess in Balloon (red spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "Sketchbook" is printed on front cover; Nature (yellow spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "eeBoo Great Illustrators Sketchbook" is on front cover; Princess and Butterflies (yellow spiral) 8 1/2 x 11 1/2, "Sketchbook" is on front cover; Princess and Butterflies (yellow spiral) 10 x 14, "Sketchbook" is on front cover.

Where sold? Specialty and gift stores.

What to do? To receive a free replacement sketchbook, call eeBoo Corp. toll-free at 1-800-791-5619 or visit www.eeBoo.com.

Trek MT220 girls bicycles
Company: Trek Bicycle Corp.
Quantity: 49,000.
Why? The bicycle’s frame can break during use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries.
What models? Model MT220 and model years 2005 (light metallic blue), 2006 (metallic silver and metallic purple or pink and pearl white) and 2007 (pink and white pearl or metallic purple). The model name is printed on the frame of the bicycle.
Where sold? Authorized Trek dealers.
What to do? For a replacement or a $100 discount on a different size Trek bicycle, call Trek toll-free at 1-800-373-4594 or visit www.trekbikes.com.

Cibo Naturals Classic Basil Pesto
Company: Cibo Naturals.
Quantity: 20,700.
Why? The product may contain undeclared pine nuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to pine nuts (tree nuts) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.
What models? Six-ounce clear plastic containers, under the label Cibo Naturals Classic Basil Pesto with lot numbers 34007344, 34007345 and 34007346. This lot number information is printed in black ink on the bottom of the container.
Where sold? Various grocery stores.
What to do? For a refund, return to place of purchase or call Cibo toll-free at  1-800-588-7782.

Baby Einstein Baby Neptune Soothing Seascape crib toys
Company: Kids II Inc.
Quantity: 15,000.
Why? The anchors that hold the straps to the back of the turtle can detach, posing a choking hazard.
What models? The crib toy is a plastic molded turtle with a toy aquarium body that has woven fabric straps that attach to the side rails of a crib. The toy turtle has a stuffed fabric head and feet. Model number 30858 is printed on the label on the leg of the turtle. Only crib toys manufactured in October 2007 with date code BJ7 printed on the back of the battery compartment are included in the recall.
Where sold? Discount department stores and on-line retailers.
What to do? For a free replacement, call Kids II toll-free at 1-866-203-6788 or visit www.kidsii.com.

Hooded jackets for girls
Company: AJBlue LLC, dba Apollo Jeans.
Quantity: 14,000.
Why? The jackets have a drawstring through the hood that poses a strangulation hazard.
What models? The recalled velour jackets have a drawstring at the neck. The jackets are hooded, zip up the front, have a front pocket and were sold with matching velour pants. The word “DIVA” with rhinestones is displayed across the front of the jackets. They were sold in children’s sizes small, medium, large, extra-large and 4, 5, 6 and 6X and came in red, blue and beige colors. “Apollo Active Wear” and either style number 5033gk or 5033gg are printed on the jackets’ neck tag.
Where sold? Marshalls stores.
What to do? For a refund, take to place of purchase or call Apollo Jeans collect at 1-212-398-6585.

Transparent toy egg shakers
Company: West Music Co.
Quantity: 5,500.
Why? The end cap can detach from the egg shaker and allow the small beads to spill out, posing choking/aspiration hazards.
What models? The clear, plastic egg-shaped instruments with various color beads inside. The beads inside the shaker instrument come in five colors: red, white, green, dark blue and aqua. “Basic Beat” and “Jumbo Egg Crystal” is printed on a label attached to the plastic bag packaging. Model numbers “BB5102” and “202212” are printed on the side of the label.
Where sold? West Music catalog, www.westmusic.com and at West Music exhibit booths.
What to do? For a replacement, call West toll-free at 1-800-397-9378 or e-mail rcousins@westmusic.com.

Car charging units (included with LL Bean airbeds)
Company: The Wenzel Co.
Quantity: 3,900.
Why? The batteries in the car charging unit can overheat when the car engine is running, causing the battery charging unit to burst.
What models? The car charging units included with L.L. Bean Raised Insta-Beds with Wenzel model numbers 822628 and 822629. These model numbers correspond to LL Bean catalog number 55780. The model number can be found on the product packaging. The car charging units are connected to the cigarette lighter outlet found in most cars.
Where sold? L.L. Bean stores and catalog.
What to do? For a free replacement, call L.L. Bean toll-free at 1-800-555-9717 or visit www.llbean.com.

Bonafide Love hooded children’s sweatshirts
Company: Seventy Two Inc.
Quantity: 1,800.
Why? The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard.
What models? Bonafide Love children’s hooded sweatshirts. The sweatshirts are reversible and come in two styles. The hearts and stars style is green and in the front has a heart surrounded by pink stars. On the reverse, it is hot pink with light pink dots. The Robots style is gray with drawings of robots and pink hearts. On the reverse, it has a zebra-like pattern with gray and black stripes. “Bonafide Love” is printed on a label sewn into the collar.
Where sold? Nordstrom.
What to do? Remove the drawstrings or return to Nordstrom or to Seventy Two for a refund, or call Seventy Two collect at 1-626-330-8027, ext. 170.

Toy gardening hand rakes
Company: Downeast Concepts Inc.
Quantity: 400.
Why? The paint on the gardening tool hand rake contains excessive levels of lead.
What models? The recalled toy gardening tool hand rake has a wooden handle and a plastic yellow bottom. “Backyard and beyond Garden Tools” is printed on the toy’s tag, which hangs from the toy’s handle.
Where sold? Various home improvement and toy stores.
What to do? For a replacement, return to store where purchased or call Downeast toll-free at 1-800-343-2424 or e-mail productsafety@downeastconcepts.com.

Heart and car sterling silver teethers
Company: Elegant Baby and Baby Needs Inc.
Quantity: 200.
Why? The hearts and cars on the teethers can break off, posing a choking hazard.
What models? The sterling silver teethers are circle shaped with either a heart or car in the center. The teethers have beads inside. The teethers measure 2 inches in diameter.
Where sold? Independent infant clothing boutiques.
What to do? For a refund, call Elegant Baby toll-free at 1-800-334-5321 or visit www.elegantbaby.com.

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