Children's jewelry

Tween Brands Inc. is recalling about 137,000 children's earrings, bracelets and necklaces. The metal jewelry contains high levels of cadmium, which is toxic if ingested by children and can cause adverse health effects.

This recall involves 19 different styles of children's metal necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Styles and shapes of the jewelry include hearts, heart locks, butterflies, cupcakes, peace signs and crowns. Some jewelry contains the words "Best," "Friends" or "Forever" and/or "BFF." The style number is included on the jewelry's packaging. Recalled style numbers are:

Justice Butterfly Earrings Style #5837; Justice Cupcake Earrings (various colors) Style #5469, #5814, #5758, #5467, #5759; Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #3609; Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5778; Justice "BFF" Bracelet Style #5782; Justice Heart Lock Necklace Style #6905; Justice Cupcake Necklace (various colors) Style #6928, Style #6936, Style #6927, Style #6929, Style #6904, Style #6937; Justice Heart Necklace Style #6907; Justice Peace Sign Necklace Style #6912; Justice Crown Necklace Style #6908.

The jewelry was sold at Justice and Limited Too stores and online at www.shopjustice.com from November 2008 through February 2010 for between $7 and $16.

Consumers should return the jewelry to any Justice or Limited Too store for a refund. For additional information, contact Tween Brands at 1-800-934-4497 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.shopjustice.com.

Snow blowers

The Toro Co. is recalling about 37,000 snow blowers. Exposure to ethanol in gasoline can cause the carburetor needle to become corroded. A corroded needle can stick in the open position and allow fuel to leak from the carburetor, posing a fire hazard.

This recall involves Toro Power Clear 180 Single Stage snow blowers. The recalled snow blowers have model numbers 38272 and 38282. Serial numbers included in the recall range from 310000001 through 310999999. The model and serial number can be found on a decal on the lower right side of the snow blower.

The product was sold at Toro dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from November 2009 through May 2010 for between $400 and $440.

Consumers should contact an authorized Toro service dealer to arrange a free repair. To obtain the location of the nearest dealer, consumers should contact Toro at 1-877-738-4440 between 7:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.toro.com.

Tree climbing sticks

Muddy Outdoors is recalling about 2,550 tree climbing sticks. Bolts on the sticks can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.

The recalled climbing sticks include 2009 year Model 70301-Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (a 20 inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304-Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (four pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). The year and model number is printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick.

The product was sold at outdoor sports retailers nationwide from July 2009 through April 2010 for about $35 (model 70301) and about $130 (model 70304).

Consumers should return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit. Contact Muddy Outdoors at 1-877-366-8339 between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit www.gomuddy.com.

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