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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Arctic Cat Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 550 model year 2002 All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The Arctic Cat 500 is a four- wheeled ATV with a manual transmission. These models carry the identification "Arctic Cat" on both sides of the bodywork, inboard of the operator's knee location. The ATVs are green with "Arctic Cat 500" written on the front of the chassis by the steering control. Arctic Cat sold these ATVs nationwide from June 2001 through November 2001 for about $6,400.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. of Torrance, Calif. is voluntarily recalling about 14,400 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Only the 2002 model-year Honda TRX450 FE/FM and TRX 250 TE/TM are involved in this recall. The TRX450 FE/FM model has "Foreman" written on the side fuel tank. The TRX 250 TE/TM model has "Recon" written on the side of the fuel tank. Honda dealers sold these ATVs nationwide from September 2001 to October 2001 for between $4000 and $6000.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Profile-Design LLC Announce Recall of Bicycle "Aero Bars"
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Profile-Design LLC, of Long Beach Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 8,400 "aero bars" used on racing bicycles. The aero bars are handlebar extensions that either mount in the center of the handlebars or are sold as a complete handlebar and stem system. The aero bars allow riders to ride in an aerodynamic crouching position. The brackets that attach the aero bars' forearm pads, where riders rest their arms, can loosen or separate during use, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Alco Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Water Fountains With Candle Holders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Alco Industries Inc., of Edison, N.J., is voluntarily announcing the recall of 75,000 water fountains with candle holders. The tea candles on the water fountains can flare up, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Darice Inc. Announce Recall of Candle Holders
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Darice Inc., of Strongsville, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling 60,000 wooden candle holders. When the candle burns down to the bottom of the wick it can set the candle holder on fire, which poses fire and burn hazards to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Inflatable Baby Floats
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Aqua-Leisure Industries Inc., of Avon, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 90,000 "SunSmart" baby floats. The leg holes in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into the water and possibly drown.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Stride Rite Children's Group Inc. Announce Recall of Girl's Shoes
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), Stride Rite Children's Group Inc., of Lexington, Mass., is voluntarily recalling about 109,000 pairs of Munchkin T-Strap girls' shoes. The buckle on these shoes can break, posing a choking hazard for young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Manley Toy Direct Announce the Recall of Zapper Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Manley Toy Direct, of Indianola, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling about 15,800 Zapper toys. The balloon tongues and the cylinders holding the tongues on these toys can detach, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, KB Gear Announce Recall of Computer Mouse Sets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and KB Gear are announcing a recall of about 49,000 computer mouse sets for children. The mouse ball can separate from the mouse and pose a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, HandsOnToys, Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rattles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HandsOnToys, Inc. of Wilmington, Mass. is voluntarily recalling about 100,000 rattles. The rattle can break and expose the noisemaker inside the rattle handle, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Ceraflame Inc. Announce Recall of Ceramic Tea Kettles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ceraflame Inc., of New York, N.Y., is recalling about 3,000 ceramic tea kettles. The tea kettles can break or burst during use, spilling hot water, which poses the risk of burn injuries to consumers.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Gevalia Coffee Announce Recall of Coffeemakers
Gevalia Coffee of Tarrytown, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 15,000 automatic drip coffeemakers. The recalled coffeemaker is model DL 10 and date coded 0801 and 0901. It is white, black or green with "Gevalia" written on the front. Gevalia distributed these coffeemakers through mail order coffee promotions nationwide between August 2001 and October 2001 as a free gift.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Raleigh America Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Raleigh America Inc., of Kent, Wash., is voluntarily recalling about 500 bicycles. The bottom bracket spindle inside the crankset of the bicycle can break, causing the rider to lose control and crash.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of ATVs
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Screws in the ATV's manual transmission can loosen, causing the rear wheels to lock. This can cause the driver to lose control of the ATV and crash, possibly resulting in injury or death.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, The Grasshopper Company Announce Recall of Riding Lawn Mowers
The Grasshopper Co. of Moundridge, Kan., is voluntarily recalling 174 Mid-Mount Series 225/52 zero turn radius riding mowers. The recall involves Mid-Mount Series 225/52 riding mowers with serial numbers 5110281 through 5210414. Serial numbers are located on the right fender under the seat. Specialty lawn and garden shops sold these riding mowers nationwide from August 2000 through September 2001 for about $8,000.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of Motocross Motorcycles
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 59,100 motocross off-road motorcycles. The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are 1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, with model numbers YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1, YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1 and WR250J. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white with the word "Yamaha" written on the side of the wheel fork. Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles from January 1996 to September 2001 for between $5000 and $7000.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, WCI Outdoor Products Inc. Announce Recall of Lawn Tractors
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), WCI Outdoor Products, of Cleveland, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 35,000 lawn tractors to replace their 2-gallon fuel tanks. The tank in the lawn tractor can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Suzuki Motor Corporation Announce Recall of ATVs
Suzuki Motor Corporation of Brea, Calif., is voluntarily recalling approximately 4,000 2002 model year All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs). The Suzuki "Eiger" LT-F400K2 and LT-F400FK2 (two and four-wheel drive) ATVs have manual transmissions. These models carry the identifications "Suzuki" and "Eiger" on both sides of the bodywork, inboard of the operators knee location. The ATVs are available in both red and green. Suzuki dealers nationwide sold these ATVs from September through mid-October 2001 for between $4,199 and $4,999.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, JA-RU Inc. Announce Recall of "Blast Balls" Toys
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), JA-RU Inc., of Jacksonville, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 43,000 "Blast Balls" toys. When struck together, the toys create a cracking sound similar to that of a cap gun. The directions instruct consumers to strike one ball against the other in the palm of hand to create the cracking sound. When consumers strike the "Blast Balls" together, sparks can ignite, posing a burn hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Hamilton Beach Announce Recall of Juice Extractors
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Hamilton Beach, of Glen Allen, Va., is voluntarily recalling about 2.4 million juice extractors. The juice extractor's strainer basket and lid can break apart, posing a risk of injury to nearby consumers, who can be struck by metal or plastic.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Pacific Cycle, LLC Announce Recall to Repair Ally Cat Tandem Bicycle Accessories
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Pacific Cycle, LLC, of Madison, Wis., is voluntarily recalling to repair about 2,500 Ally Cat tandem bicycle accessories. The hitch connecting the tandem accessory to the host bicycle can fail, causing the tandem accessory to become unstable, which poses the risk of injury to riders.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, BikeE Announce Recall of Recumbent Tandem Bicycle
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), BikeE Corp., of Corvallis, Ore., is voluntarily recalling 700 recumbent tandem bicycles. The steerer tube on the front forks can separate, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and possibly suffer serious injuries.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Performance Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Rims
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Performance Inc., of Chapel Hill, N.C., is voluntarily recalling 1,150 wheel rims on Performance Road bicycles. The rims can crack causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall, and suffer injuries.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Computer Distributors Announce Recall of Batteries for Notebook Computers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bizcom Electronics Inc., of Milpitas, Calif., Sceptre Technologies Inc., of City of Industry, Calif., and Systemax Inc. of Port Washington, N.Y., are voluntarily recalling about 13,000 batteries sold with notebook-style personal computers and individually. These batteries can overcharge during re-charging, causing them to overheat, smoke and possibly catch fire.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Sears Announce Recall of Electric Chain Saws and Electric Edgers
Sears, Roebuck and Co. of Hoffman Estates, Ill. is voluntarily recalling about 7,100 electric chain saws and electric edgers . Both the Sears Craftsman 14" electric chainsaw, model number 358.34114 and the Sears Craftsman electric grass edger, model number 358.79650 are included in this recall. Sears retail and hardware stores sold the electric chain saws and edgers from August 15, 2001 through August 30, 2001.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Progress Lighting Announce Recall of Fluorescent Lights
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Progress Lighting, of Spartanburg, S.C., is voluntarily recalling about 10,600 fluorescent lights. The lights are improperly wired, posing a fire hazard.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Candlewick Press Announce Recall of Children's Board Books
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Candlewick Press of Cambridge, Mass., is recalling about 78,670 "Bunny My Honey" children's board books printed in Italy. The plastic lamination on the board book may peel off, posing a choking hazard for young children.
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Not Categorized Yet- CPSC, Lillian Vernon Corporation Announce Recall of Costumes
Lillian Vernon Corporation of Rye, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 2,900 Sugar Plum Fairy costumes. The recalled costume model numbers are LV #948P00 and LV #958P00. The Sugar Plum Fairy costume is a dress made of various fabrics including purple nylon tulle. They were sold in youth sizes 4-6 and 6x-8. Lillian Vernon sold these costumes in their catalogues nationwide between August 1999 through October 2000 for about $40.
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