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Mr. Christmas Inc., of New York, N.Y.

CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders

Dec 31, 2003Mr. Christmas Inc., of New York, N.Y.

CPSC, Mr. Christmas Inc. Announce Recall of Christmas Candleholders

The candleholders do not allow for the safe burning of a candle, which poses a fire hazard to consumers.

The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.

CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys

Dec 29, 2003The Learning Journey International, L.L.C., of Phoenix, Ariz.

CPSC, Avon Products Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Jack-In-the-Box Toys

A spring mechanism attached to the lid can break and detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China, Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry

CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Dec 24, 2003Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China, Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry

CPSC, Wal-Mart Expand Recall of Candles With Flammable Paint

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame posing a potential fire hazard.

Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Dec 23, 2003Royal United Corp., of North Bergen, N.J.

CPSC, Family Dollar Services Inc. Announce Recall of Extension Cords

Use of these extension cords could result in an electric shock or electrocution to consumers.

Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

Dec 23, 2003Deere & Company, of Moline, Ill.

CPSC, Deere & Company Announce Recall of Compact Utility Tractors

An internal failure may occur within the Hydrostatic Transmission preventing the transmission from returning to neutral after the pedals are released. This can allow unexpected movement or cause the tractor to continue moving, creating a possible risk of injury to the operator or a bystander.

Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.

CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah

Dec 19, 2003Crate and Barrel, of Northbrook, Ill.

CPSC, Crate and Barrel Announce Recall of Hanukkah Menorah

The acrylic base of the Hanukkah menorah can ignite if the candles are allowed to burn completely, creating a fire hazard.

Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.

CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures

Dec 18, 2003Guth Lighting (division of JJI Lighting Group), of St Louis, Mo.

CPSC, Guth Lighting Announce Recall of Lighting Fixtures

The lamp can fall out of the lamp socket and strike somebody standing or walking beneath the light fixture, posing a laceration risk if the lamp breaks.

Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

CPSC, Emerson Tool Company Announce Recall of Wet/Dry Vacuums

Dec 16, 2003Emerson Tool Company, a division of Emerson Electric Co., of St. Louis, Mo.

CPSC, Emerson Tool Company Announce Recall of Wet/Dry Vacuums

The exhaust blower ports on the wet/dry vacuums are large enough for a small child to reach inside and touch the spinning blower wheel. This poses a laceration hazard to small children.

CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs

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CPSC, Hill-Rom Announce Recall of Rocking Chairs

The chairs' support assembly can fail and cause the rocking chair to collapse, posing the risk of injury to the user.

Dec 15, 2003

Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Dec 12, 2003Qingdao Kingking Applied Chemistry Co., Ltd., China

CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Candles Because of Flammable Paint

Paint on the exterior surface of the candles could potentially sustain flame, posing a potential fire hazard.

First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill.

CPSC, First & Main Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Toys

Dec 12, 2003First & Main Inc., of Lombard, Ill.

CPSC, First & Main Inc. Announce Recall of Plush Toys

The decorative gem stones on the toy's wings could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

Dec 12, 2003Arctic Cat Inc., of Thief River Falls, Minn.

CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles

The red plastic skis used on these 2003 model year snowmobiles could be damaged by UV light exposure. If during off-season storage, the snowmobile was stored with the skis exposed to sunlight, damage may have occurred. If UV damage has occurred, the ski may crack or break during use. If this occurs, it could lead to a loss of control, that could result in severe injury or death.

CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear

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CPSC, Zutopia (a division of Wet Seal Inc.) Announce Recall of Girl's Loungewear

The loungewear failed to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of serious burn injuries to children. The standard requires sleepwear, including loungewear, to be flame resistant and if the garment ignites, the flame must self-extinguish.

Dec 12, 2003

Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys

Dec 12, 2003Schylling Associates Inc., of Rowley, Mass.

CPSC, Schylling Associates Inc. Announce Recall of More "Jack-In-the-Box" Type Toys

The bead on the crank of the toy can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China

CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers

Dec 10, 2003Shanghai Mei Hao Electric Appliance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China

CPSC, S.K. Enterprises Announce Recall of Pressure Washers

Overheating, posing a potential for fire and personal injury.

Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.

CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes

Dec 10, 2003Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., Morgan Hill, Calif.

CPSC, Specialized Announce Recall of Brake Rotors On Mountain Bikes

During heavy braking, the brake tabs on the front forks could break off, possibly causing a loss of control and fall from the bicycle.

MAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada, A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio, Motor Capacitors Inc., of Chicago, Illinois

CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas

Dec 9, 2003MAAX Spas, of Beamsville, Ontario, Canada, A.O. Smith Electrical Products Co., of Tipp City, Ohio, Motor Capacitors Inc., of Chicago, Illinois

CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Infinity and Lifestyle Spas

The motor capacitor, which is a component of the circulating pump, can overheat. This poses a fire hazard.

Cape Craftsman, of Wilmington, N.C.

CPSC, Coldwater Creek and Cape Craftsman Announce Recalls of Candleholders

Dec 9, 2003Cape Craftsman, of Wilmington, N.C.

CPSC, Coldwater Creek and Cape Craftsman Announce Recalls of Candleholders

Flames from the tealight candle can ignite the candleholder, posing a fire and burn hazard.

Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas

CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder

Dec 4, 2003Home Interiors and Gifts, Inc. of Carrollton, Texas

CPSC, Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. Announce Recall of Snow Play Candleholder

Flames from the votive candle can set fire to the rope linking three "sledding" snowmen.

Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles

Dec 3, 2003Club Car Inc., of Augusta, Ga.

CPSC, Club Car Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Hunting Vehicles

The steering connections on the front suspension rack can come loose, posing a risk of the operator losing control of the vehicle.

SCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif., Scripto-Tokai Corporation, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights

Dec 2, 2003SCI Promotion Group LLC of Ontario, Calif., Scripto-Tokai Corporation, of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

CPSC, SCI Promotion Group LLC and Scripto-Tokai Corp. Announce Recall of Mini-Flashlights

The mini-flashlight's battery compartment can overheat, presenting a possible burn hazard to consumers.

abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.

CPSC, abcDistributing Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket

Dec 2, 2003abcDistributing of North Miami, Fla.

CPSC, abcDistributing Announce Recall of Fleece Pants with Long Waist Drawstring on Jacket

Waist drawstring on jacket is longer than 3 inches when the waist is expanded to its fullest width, and there are toggles and knots at the end of the un-tacked drawstring. This can cause the drawstring to catch on protrusions (such as bus doors or handles), potentially causing injury or death if the person is dragged by the vehicle.

Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill.

CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters

Dec 2, 2003Bachtold Brothers Inc., of Gibson City, Ill.

CPSC, Bachtold Brothers Inc. Announce Recall of Brush Cutters

The operator can come in contact with the rotating blade, even when disengaged, by pulling on the front of the mower deck while the engine is running, posing a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Sintex of Brazil, distributed by Barnett of the Caribbean, of Bayamon, Puerto Rico

CPSC, Barnett of the Caribbean Announce Recall of Showerhead Hot Water Heaters