July 4, 2008
 
RECALLS THIS WEEK: Infant Garments, Remote Controlled Vehicles...and Other Product Recalls
 
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org
 
Rashti & Rashti is recalling Taggies™ Sleep’n Play Infant Garments sold nationwide from June 2007 to May 2008. The snaps on these garments can detach, posing a choking hazard.
 
The recall involves two Taggies™ Sleep ‘n Play style infant garments sold in purple or blue and white RN #27829 is printed on the care label sewn into the garment. A complete list of the recalled garments can be found at www.recalls.org.
 
Consumers should contact Rashti & Rashti at (888) 594-3730 between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a refund or visit http://www.rashtiandrashti.com/recall.asp?ID=Information. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
REMOTE CONTROLLED VEHICLES
 
Redcat Racing Co. is recalling Redcat Racing FM Remote Controlled Vehicles sold from March 2007 to April 2008. The remote control unit can lose its signal, causing the toy vehicle to lose control, posing a risk of injury to the user or bystanders.
 
A complete list of the recalled vehicles can be found at www.recalls.org.
 
Consumers should contact Redcat Racing at (602) 454-6445 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday for a replacement remote control or visit http://shopping.netsuite.com/c.849850/site/recall.html;jsessionid=0a0108431f 43ccffde500080406ca134cd0966ded66d.e3eSbNyQc3mLe34Pa38Ta38Lbx50. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
POWER SUPPLIES SOLD BY RADIO SHACK
 
RadioShack Corp. is recalling 13.8V DC Power Supplies sold at RadioShack stores nationwide from October 2004 to January 2008. The recalled power supplies are wired incorrectly, posing electrocution and fire hazards.
 
The recall involves RadioShack 13.8V DC Power Supplies, catalog numbers 22-507 and 22-508 with date codes from 08A04 through 01A08. Date code format is MMAYY where MM is the month and YY is the year. The catalog number and date code are located on the back of the power supply.
 
Consumers should take the power supplies to any RadioShack store for a free repair.
 
Consumers can also contact RadioShack at (800) 843-7422 anytime, or visit www.radioshack.com/recall. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
PAINTBALL GUN ADAPTERS
 
RAP4 (Real Action Paintball Inc.) is recalling Paintball Gun Remote Line Adapters sold nationwide from October 2006 to April 2008. The remote line adapter can burst when over tightened, posing serious impact and laceration hazards.
 
The remote line adapter is used to connect a paintball gun to a pressurized CO2 tank. The adapter is a black cylinder and is attached to a black remote line cord. “RAP4” and the “SN” (serial number) are printed on the adapters.
 
Consumers should contact RAP4 at (800) 404-9029 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Saturdays for a free replacement adapter or visit http://rap4.com/paintball/news/news_article.php?news_id=207. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
BICYCLE QUICK RELEASE DEVICES
 
Hayes Bicycle Group is recalling SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for Bicycles sold nationwide from June 2007 to May 2008. The quick release devices can unexpectedly fail or break when locked in position on the bicycle, causing the rider to lose control, which poses a serious fall hazard.
 
This recall involves the SunRinglé Hollow Quick Release Devices for bicycles and includes models Hollow CroMo Front 100mm, Hollow CroMo Rear 130mm, and Hollow CroMo Rear 135mm. They were sold individually or with SunRinglé front and rear wheels with model names Black Flag, Disc o Flea, Charger, STR8 Track, Accelerator R3.00C and Accelerator T3.0C. “Ringlé” is stamped on the lever.
 
Consumers should remove the quick release device and bring it to their local bike dealer or retailer for a free inspection and replacement.
 
Consumers can also contact Hayes Bicycle Group at (888) 686-3472 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.hayesbicycle.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
YOUTH BEDS
 
Bayside Furnishings is recalling LaJolla Boat Bed and Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Beds sold nationwide from January2006 to May 2008. The lid supports on the toy chests fail to prevent the lid from closing too quickly, posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard.
 
This recall involves two styles of Bayside youth beds: the LaJolla Boat Bed and the Pirates of the Caribbean Twin Trundle Bed. The preassembled toy chests are designed in the shape of a ship or boat’s “bow” and attached to the beds as a footboard. The LaJolla Boat Bed toy chest has a hardwood top and white wood base with a blue stripe.
 
Consumers should contact Bayside at (877) 494-2536 anytime for instructions on receiving a free repair kit with replacement lid supports or visit www.baysidefurnishings.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
PARACHUTE FIREWORKS
 
Fireworks Over America is recalling Oh Chute Parachute with Streamer Fireworks sold nationwide from April 2007 to June 2008. The parachutes can become entangled in overhead power lines causing a shock hazard.
 
The recalled Oh Chute Parachute with streamers is a firework item with a light blue cylinder with white clouds. The model name is printed in triplicate on the front of the tube and FOA #2085 is on the lower back of the tube.
 
Consumers should return the item to either the place of purchase or Fireworks Over America for a full refund.
 
Consumers can also contact Fireworks Over America at (800) 345-3957 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m, CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.fireworksoveramerica.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
BLACK CAT FIREWORKS
 
Black Cat® Fireworks is recalling Screech and Scream Fountain Fireworks sold nationwide from October 2006 to June 2008. The firework can produce a loud bang and unexpectedly scatter debris, posing an injury hazard.
 
The recalled Screech and Scream Fountain is a firework item with a yellow and red cylinder with red balls. The model name is printed on the front of the tube.
 
Consumers should return the item to either the place of purchase or Black Cat Fireworks for a full refund.
 
Consumers can also contact Black Cat Fireworks at (913) 649-0537 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.blackcatfireworks.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
GIRLS’ JEWELRY
 
Bead Bazaar USA Inc. is recalling “It’s a Girl Thing” Bracelets, Necklaces, and Phone Charms sold nationwide from February 2006 to June 2008. The children’s jewelry could contain high levels of lead.
 
This recall involves “It’s a Girl Thing” metal necklaces, bracelets, and phone charms. “It’s a Girl Thing” is printed on the packaging along with the UPC numbers 633870018419 (bracelet), 633870018426 (necklace), and 633870018433 (phone charm). Consumers should return the jewelry to the place of purchase for a full refund.
 
Consumers can contact Bead Bazaar USA at (800) 838-1769 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.beadkit.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
OUTDOOR CANOPIES
 
Wanda Technology Inc. is recalling Outdoor Canopies sold by BJ’s Wholesale Club stores nationwide from January 2008 to May 2008. The canopies fail to comply with a voluntary flammability standard could pose a fire hazard.
 
This recall involves the outdoor canopies with “Code Number: 1020-8-WT2007”. The canopies are white, measure 10’ X 20’, and have a metal frame with four corner posts that support a fabric top which shields the user from the sun. The code number can be found on a label sewn into the canopy fabric.
 
Consumers should contact Wanda Technology at (866) 312-8799 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday for instructions on how to return the canopy for a full refund or visit http://www.bjs.com/about/news/cat1.shtml. More info at www.recalls.org.