Vehicle Recall: 2008 Mercedes Benz GL, M Class, R
Motor Home Recall: 2009 Itasca Sunova, Sunstar; Winnebago Sightseer, Vista
Vehicle Recall: 2007-2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
Recall: Alpine Ski Bindings – Atomic Skis – Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Alpine Ski Bindings
Units: About 125,000 (an additional 1.0 million were sold outside the U.S.)
Manufacturer: Atomic Skis GmbH, of Austria
Hazard: The heel housing of the bindings can crack, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This can cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of injuries, including a concussion and injuries to the shoulder and knee from falls. Read more
Recall: Contessa Office Chairs – Teknion LLC – Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Contessa Office Chairs (see photo “A”)
Units: About 60,000
Distributor: Teknion LLC, of Toronto, Canada
Manufacturer: Okamura Corp., of Japan
Hazard: The bolts holding the seat to the frame can loosen and separate, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Okamura has received two reports of separation of the chair’s seat from the frame. No injuries have been reported. Read more
Recall: Durin Race 80/100 Bicycle Suspension Forks
Name of Product: Durin Race 80/100 Bicycle Suspension Forks
Units: About 320
Importer: Magura USA, of Olney, Ill.
Manufacturer: Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KH, of Germany
Hazard: The front bicycle suspension fork can break, causing the rider to crash.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported in the U.S. One reported overseas. Read more
Lead Paint Recall: Calypso Steel Drums – Woodstock Percussion
Name of Product: Calypso Steel Drums
Units: About 2,800
Manufacturer: Woodstock Percussion Inc., of Shokan, N.Y.
Hazard: Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Read more
Lead Paint Recall: Newport 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture – Munire Furniture
Name of Product: Newport Rubbed Black 4-in-1 Cribs and Matching Furniture
Units: About 3,000 Cribs and 6,000 Matching Furniture Pieces
Manufacturer: Munire Furniture Inc, of Piscataway, N.J.
Hazard: The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: Munire has received one report of a child ingesting the paint. The child was diagnosed with lead poisoning. Read more
Recall: Candle-Powered Carousels – Gardener’s Supply – Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Candle-Powered Carousels
Units: About 1,500
Importer: Gardener’s Supply Co., of Burlington, Vt.
Hazard: The candle holder placement on the base of the carousels is too close to the structure, allowing the candle flame to come in contact and ignite different parts of the carousel, including the fans, trees and deer, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of the carousels catching on fire. No injuries have been reported. Read more
Recall: Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes – Hallmark – Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Jumbo Snowman Snow Globes
Units: 7,000
Importer: Hallmark Cards Inc., of Kansas City, Mo.
Hazard: When exposed to sunlight, the snow globes can act as a magnifying glass and ignite nearby combustible materials, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: Hallmark has received two reports of the snow globes igniting nearby materials. No injuries have been reported. Read more