RECALLS THIS WEEK: Wood Abacus, Deep Fryers, Harry Potter Bookends ...

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Sept. 26, 2008

RECALLS THIS WEEK: Wood Abacus, Deep Fryers, Harry Potter Bookends...and Other Product Recalls

By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org

LTD Commodities LLC and ABC Distributing are recalling Wood Abacussold nationwide from December 2006 to February 2008. The woodenrods on the abacus can detach, posing a choking hazard.

The recalled wood abacus is a multi-sided activity center that hasa chalkboard, movable block letters with pictures, sliding shapes,a fun maze with gears, and a blue and yellow clock on the side ofthe activity center with two pink moving hands. Product code E7A isprinted on the packaging near the UPC bar code.

Consumers should contact LTD Commodities at (866) 736-3654 between7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for instructions onreceiving a product credit or visit http://www.ltdcommodities.com/home/info/service/recall.asp or www.abcdistributing.com . More info at www.recalls.org .


DEEP FRYERS

Euro-Pro and QVC are recalling Cooks Essentials Deep Fryers soldnationwide by QVC from April 2008 to May 2008. The fryers canoverheat, posing a burn hazard.

The recalled fryers include QVC Cook Essentials 3 Liter StainlessSteel Deep Fryers with three baskets. The fryers were sold as itemnumber K14942. Model number F1053Q is printed on a sticker on thebottom of the fryers.

Consumers can contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1a.m. ET any day for refund instructions or visit http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/main.html.file.|recall,html?cm_re=FOOTER-_-QPOLICIESANDINFO-_-PRODUCTRECALL&cm_sp=FOOTER-_-QPOLICIESANDINFO-_-PRODUCTRECALL . More info at www.recalls.org .


HARRY POTTER BOOKENDS

Giftco Inc. is recalling Harry Potter Bookends sold nationwide fromJune 2004 to January 2006. The paint on the bookends containsexcessive levels of lead.

This recall involves poly-stone bookends painted and shaped in thecharacters of the Harry Potter book series. Bookend charactersinclude Harry Potter, Hedwig and Hermione, and Crookshank.

Consumers should return the bookends to Giftco for a refund.

Consumers can also contact Giftco Inc. at (888) 448-6728 between8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://mail.giftcoinc.com . More info at www.recalls.org .


FLUORESCENT LIGHTS

Gotham Lighting is recalling Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights(Recessed Ceiling Lights) sold nationwide from November 2007 toJuly 2008. The relay on the backup battery of the lights could beprogrammed incorrectly and prevent the lights from functioning inan emergency.

Only Gotham Compact Fluorescent Downlights sold with the optionalbackup battery pack are included in the recall. The lights arerecessed ceiling lights that were manufactured between November 1,2007 and July 31, 2008.

Consumers should contact Gotham Lighting (800) 315-4982 between 8a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a repair forthe light fixture or visit www.gothamlighting.com . More info at www.recalls.org .


CHAIRS SOLD AT JO-ANN STORES

Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores is recalling SmartSpace" PapasanChairs sold nationwide at Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores from June2008 to September 2008. The chairs were sold without a warninglabel instructing consumers to lock the chairs legs beforesitting. This poses a fall hazard.

This recall involves the SmartSpace" Papasan chair. The silvermetal frame chair has a circular fabric seat that sits on a10-inch-tall base. The fabric seat used with the papasan chairswere sold in purple, pacific, lime yellow and gray. A hangtag onthe chair reads Smartspace Papasan Chair  1 piece.

Consumers should contact Jo-Ann Stores at (888) 739-4120 between 8a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to obtain a warning label.More info at www.recalls.org .


TV STANDS

Studio RTA is recalling TV stands sold nationwide from May 2004 toAugust 2008. The stability of the stands does not meet industrystandards to prevent TV tip-over, posing a risk of injury or death.

This recall involves four different TV stand models. Model numbersare printed on the packaging and instructions sheet.

E Series Model 060331: The product consists of two glass shelves,a lower shelf made of metal, and black leg and frame components.

Fierro Model 402875: This product was sold exclusively by BestBuy. The product consists of three glass shelves with black leg andframe components.

Madison DLP Model 060176: The product consists of three glassshelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs,and a black fiberboard back panel.

Madison 3000 Model 060090: The product consists of three glassshelves with dark wood grain finish frame components, black legs,and a metal mesh back panel.

Consumers should contact Studio RTA at (888) 309-0299 between 7a.m. and 5 p.m. PT to receive a free repair kit or visit http://www.studiorta.com/recall/index.html . More info at www.recalls.org .


IGLOO COOLERS

Igloo Products Corp. is recalling Marine Elite Coolers sold at WestMarine stores nationwide from January 2008 to July 2008. Sharpedges on the stainless steel latch attached to the cooler can posea laceration hazard.

This recall involves Marine Elite coolers sold in white withstainless steel latches. The coolers were sold in four sizes: 72quart, 94 quart, 128 quart and 162 quart.

Consumers should contact Igloo Products Corp. at (888) 257-0934between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receivea free latch replacement kit or visit www.igloocoolers.com/safetyalert . More info at www.recalls.org .


RAZOR SCOOTERS

Razor USA LLC is recalling Razor