These recalls were issued from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12 by various federal and state agencies.

BLACK & DECKER BLOWER/VACUUMS CAN OVERHEAT

Black & Decker is recalling BV4000 Type 1 Blower/Vacs sold nationwide from April 2004 to July 2005. A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

This recall involves Black & Decker model BV4000 Type 1 blower/vacs. The model and type number are printed on a nameplate on the right side of the unit. The blower/vacs have an orange housing and a black blower assembly.

Consumers should contact Black & Decker at (866) 853-2138 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, for a free repair kit. Consumers can also visit http://www.blackanddecker.com/CustomerCenter/Recalls.aspx. More info at www.recalls.org.

CHANGING TABLES POSE FALL HAZARD

Sandinavian Child is recalling Cariboo™ Folding Changing Tables and Cariboo™ Bassinet Changers sold nationwide from September 2005 to September 2006. If the zipper is misaligned, it can come apart and allow the cloth surface to separate, posing a fall hazard.

The frame of the folding changing table is made of wood with two folding legs and has a cream-colored changing table cloth surface with zippers and side pockets. The product also has a bottom shelf cloth with Velcro strips. The frame of the bassinet changer is made of wood and has a cream colored changing table cloth surface with zippers that attaches to the top rails.

Consumers should contact Scandinavian Child at (888) 353-2229 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday ET to receive a replacement product. Consumers can visit http://www.cariboo.us/safety.cfm. More info at www.recalls.org.

PRODUCT
a) Various brand name Spring mix (CC392 - Classic Choice, CG795 - Classic Green, CS305 - Classic Salad Big, CS312 - Classic Salad, CS392 - Classic, CS795 - Classic Salads, DM795 - Diam, SL795 - Sir Lancelot, TV795 - Taste of the Valley, US392 - US Fresh, VG795 - Valley Gold) in the following varieties: Asian Mix, Corex Blend, Lettuce, Lollo Rosa, Mizuna, Spring Mix, Spring Mix 20% CPK, Spring Mix 25%NR, Spring Mix Cheesecake Mix, Spring Mix N/R-N/Spin., Spring Mix No Rad, Spring Mix NoF/X-Rad, Spring Mix Retail, Spring Mix X/Rad, Tatsoi— in Pillow pack, liner and clamshell containers,
b) Baby Spinach in various brand names (CS305 - Classic Salad Big, CS305 - Classic Spinach Big, CS312 - Classic Salad, CS795 - Classic Salads, QV795 - Queen Victoria, Taste of the Valley, VG305 - Valley Gold, VG795 - Valley Gold) in Liner and pillow pack plastic packaging CODE: Can be viewed at www.recalls.org
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER Classic Salads, LLC, Watsonville, CA, REASON Products are contaminated with Salmonella VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
a) 8,724 pallets totaling 53,668 units;
b) 4,847 pallets totaling 20,123 units
DISTRIBUTION Nationwide, Canada and possibly Japan More info at www.recalls.org

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