Recall: Stabilicer Lite Cleats - LL Bean - Fall Hazard
Name of Product: Stabilicer Lite Cleats
Units: About 7,000
Distributor: L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Manufacturer: 32 Degrees North, of Biddeford, Maine
Hazard: The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the harness breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Lead Paint Recall: Construction Play Sets - DDI Inc.
Name of Product: Construction Play Sets
Units: About 3,000
Manufacturer/Distributor: DDI Inc., of Dubuque, Iowa
Hazard: Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Recall: Spa Factory Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits - JAKKS Pacific - Explosion Hazard
Name of Product: Spa Factory™ Aromatherapy Fountain & Bath Benefits Kits
Units: About 516,000
Importer: JAKKS Pacific Inc., of Malibu, Calif.
Hazard: Pressure from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the jars of Bath Bombs/Balls or Bath Fizzies can cause the caps on the jars to blow off, posing explosion and projectile hazards. The mixtures also can contain citric acid, which can get into the eyes during an explosion, posing a risk of eye irritation.
Incidents/Injuries: JAKKS and CPSC have received 88 reports of exploding jars, including 13 injuries. Injuries to children aged 6 to 11 years old include three cases of irritated eyes, two eye injuries from flying caps, a cheek welt and a cheek cut. Injuries to adults include four reports of bruising, one swollen joint, and one face gash.
Lead Exposure Recall: Skull & Crossbones Necklaces- Spencer Gifts
Name of Product: Skull-And-Crossbones Necklaces
Units: About 8,400
Importer: Spencer Gifts LLC, of Egg Harbor Township, N.J.
Hazard: The skull and metal clasp of the necklace contain high levels of lead. Lead can be toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Recall: Expanded Recall of Peanut Products
Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) is voluntarily recalling all peanuts and peanut products processed in its Blakely, Georgia facility since Jan. 1, 2007. Previously, PCA announced a recall of peanut butter and peanut paste. PCA sells its products to institutional and industrial users for service in large institutions or for sale and further processing by other companies. PCA does not sell peanuts or peanut products directly to consumers in stores.
PCA is not aware of any complaints or reports of illness involving the additional peanuts and peanut products subject to this expanded recall. PCA is acting out of an abundance of caution and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s help to recall all products manufactured in its Georgia facility. PCA is voluntarily taking this larger recall action following almost two weeks of inspection and review at the Georgia facility.
Tire Recall: Michelin - Pilot Alpin PA2 ZP 225/50R17 94H
Vehicle Recall: 2004 Toyota Sienna
Motorcycle Recall: 2005-2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000
Vehicle Recall: 2006-2008 Lexus GS, IS, LS
Recall: Primovolta Warming Gloves - Outdoor Research Inc. - Burn Hazard
Name of Product: “Primovolta” and “Primavolta” Warming Gloves
Units: About 900
Manufacturer: Outdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Hazard: The glove’s electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand.