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Product recalls for 08/27/10
Friday, August 27, 2010

TV wall mounts

Milestone AV Technologies LLC is recalling about 131,000 flat screen television wall mounts. The elbow joint components on the wall mount's arm do not fit together properly, causing the attached television to tilt and possibly fall.

This recall involves the Sanus Vision Mount model LF228-B1 wall mounts and Simplicity model SLF2. The model numbers can be found on the UL sticker on the wall plate.

The Sanus Vision Mount model LF228-B1 was sold through independent television mount dealers nationwide from June 2009 through July 2010 for about $450. The Simplicity model SLF2 was sold through Costco from June 2009 through July 2010 for about $200.

Consumers should inspect the wall mount to determine if the elbow joint fits properly and contact Milestone for a free replacement wall mount arm. Instructions for visual inspections are located at www.milestone.com/recall. For additional information, contact Milestone toll-free at 1-877-894-6280 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and between 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Saturday through Sunday or visit www.milestone.com/recall.

Gas smokers

Char-Broil LLC is recalling about 18,450 Char-Broil vertical gas smokers. When the temperature setting is in "low," the smoker's hose/valve/regulator assembly does not allow sufficient gas to flow, causing the flame to extinguish. Gas continues to flow and build up inside the smoker. If the smoker is reignited, the build-up of propane gas can cause an explosion.

This recall involves the Char-Broil vertical gas smokers with model number 07701413. The model number is printed on a metal tag located on the right rear leg of the smoker. A "G" inside a triangle is printed on the regulator.

The smokers were sold at Walmart and other retailers nationwide from March 2008 through June 2010 for about $140.

Consumers should stop using the recalled smokers and contact Char-Broil for a free replacement hose/valve/regulator assembly and installation instructions. Contact Char-Broil at toll-free 1-866-671-7988 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.charbroil.com.

Sledge hammers

White Cap Construction Supply Inc. is recalling about 15,000 hickory handle sledge hammers. The head of the sledge hammer can loosen and detach.

This recall involves Brigade sledge hammers with a hickory wood handle. There are 11 models included in this recall, ranging in size from 2 to 20 pounds. A green and white label with the word "Brigade" and the model name is affixed to the head of the sledge hammer, and "Genuine Hickory" is printed on the handle.

Model numbers are: 444BR10675, 444BR10677, 444BR10685, 444BR10678, 444BR10679, 444BR10688, 444BR10687, 444BR10674, 444BR10676, 444BR10686, 444BR10684.

The hammers were sold at White Cap Construction Supply distributors nationwide from April 2009 through May 2010 for between $12 and $47.

Consumers should return the product to White Cap Construction Supply for a full refund or exchange. For additional information, contact White Cap Construction Supply toll-free at 1-877-281-4831 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.whitecap.com.

Baby bottle warmers

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is recalling about 11,000 Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmers. The bottle warmers can overheat liquids and baby food, posing a burn hazard.

This recall involves the Beaba Express Steam Bottle Warmer which uses steam to heat baby bottles or baby food. The bottle warmer is green with an orange temperature dial. "Beaba" is printed on the base and model number 9602 is printed on the underside of the warmer.

The product was sold at Williams-Sonoma stores nationwide, online at www.williams-sonoma.com and through Williams-Sonoma catalogs from June 2010 through July 2010 for about $65.

Consumers should call Williams-Sonoma for instructions on how to return the product for a full refund. Additionally, consumers who return the bottle warmers will receive a $25 Williams-Sonoma merchandise card. For additional information, contact Williams-Sonoma toll-free at 1-877-548-0850 between 4 a.m. and 9 p.m. PT seven days a week or visit www.williams-sonoma.com.

Folding chairs

Fred Meyer Inc. is recalling about 7,000 folding wooden chairs. The wooden frame of the chairs can break, posing a fall hazard.

This recall includes wooden folding chairs. The chairs were sold individually and as part of a three-piece set that included one table and two chairs. "HD Outdoor" is printed on the chair's packaging.

The chairs were sold at Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph's, Fry's, Smith's, Dillon's, Gerbes, City Market and Baker's stores nationwide from February 2009 through December 2009 individually for about $50 and as part of the set that sold for about $130.

Consumers should return the chairs to the store where purchased for a full refund. For additional information, contact Kroger at 1-800-632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET or visit the firm's website at www.kroger.com.

Double baby stroller

Lan Enterprises LLC is recalling about 3,700 double strollers. The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse.

This recall involves 2007 and 2008 Zooper Tango double strollers with a model number of SL808B and SL808F. The model numbers were printed on the original packaging. The strollers have production dates ranging from January 1, 2007, through April 30, 2008. The production dates are printed on the warning labels attached to the seats. The word "Zooper" is printed on the stroller canopies and grab bars. The Web address www.zooper.com is printed on the basket under the stroller seats.

The strollers were sold at juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide and online retailers from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $400 and $430.

Consumers should contact Zooper USA to receive a free repair kit toll-free at 1-888-966-7379 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.zooper.com.

Visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission online at www.cpsc.gov.
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First published on August 27, 2010 at 12:00 am