These recalls were issued this week from October 15 to October 19 by various federal and state agencies.

Starbucks’ coffee brewers pose fire hazard

Starbucks is recalling Starbucks Barista Aroma™ Stainless Steel 8-Cup Coffee Brewers sold nationwide from March 2005 to September 2006. The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard.

This recall includes the Starbucks Barista Aroma 8-Cup Coffee Brewer only. “Starbucks Barista Aroma” is embossed on the front of the brewer and the brewer has silver control panel buttons and a chrome finish.

Consumers should contact Starbucks at (800) 453-1047 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT
for a full refund. Consumers can also visit www.starbucks.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

Bicycle light batteries can overheat

Light & Motion is recalling ARC Lithium Ion Bicycle Light Batteries sold nationwide from November 2003 to October 2004. The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard.

The recalled batteries are found in Light & Motion 2004 ARC Li-Ion HID lighting systems. The lights are black with “ARC” and “LIGHT & MOTION” written in yellow letters. The recall includes only batteries with a manufacturer date code of 1003 or 1103.

Consumers should return the battery to Light & Motion for a free replacement.

Consumers can contact Light & Motion at (831) 645-1538 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit
http://www.bikelights.com/Support/liion.htm. More info at www.recalls.org.

Tents and canopies pose fire hazard

Decathlon USA is recalling All 2006 Quechua Brand Tents and Canopies sold nationwide from January 2006 to September 2006. The tents may fail to meet the industry’s flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard.

All 2006 model Quechua branded tents (2-Seconds, 2-Seconds Air, 3-Seconds Air, T2, T3 Air, T4 Air, T6.2XL Air, T2 Ultralight Tents, T0 and T0+ canopies) sold in orange, red, blue, camouflage, or beige with SKU numbers 350808, 65196, 86813 146552, 146548, 100986, 351219, 370833, 531980, 531989, 65024, 90366, 90428, 567008, 567009, 567036, 567032, 370973, 22611, 566985, and 566992 are included in this recall.

Consumers should call Decathlon USA at (888) 446-5147 anytime for information on returning these recalled tents or visit http://www.decathlon-usa.com/recalls.html. More info at www.recalls.org.

Climbing equipment can unlock unexpectedly

Petzl America is recalling Carabiners used for climbing sold nationwide from March 2006 to July 2006. These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.

The recall involves the M34 BL Am’D Ball-Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall.

Consumers should contact Petzl America at (877) 807-3805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, to have their carabiners inspected and to receive a free replacement. Consumers can also visit www.petzl.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

Cookie Monster toys sold at Wal-Mart pose choking hazard

The Betest Group of New York is recalling Baby Cookie Monster Plush Toys sold at Wal-Mart nationwide from March 2006 to July 2006. The small felt fabric cookie attached to the plush toy’s hand can be removed easily and ingested by young children, posing a choking hazard.

This recall involves the Baby Cookie Monster plush toy packaged with certain Sesame Beginnings Make Music Together DVDs. The plush toy and DVD are packaged in a yellow and green box with the words “Sesame Beginnings” and “Make Music Together” printed on the front. The product is labeled for children ages 6 months and up.

Using scissors, consumers should immediately remove the felt cookie and its connecting thread from the plush toy.

Consumers can also contact Sesame Workshop at (800) 986-1619 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.sesameworkshop.org/recall. More info at www.recalls.org.

Mattress covers can cause burn injuries

Dux Interiors Inc. is recalling Protective Mattress Covers (PMC) sold nationwide from January 1999 to April 2006. The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. They pose a risk of burn injury to consumers if exposed to smoldering or burning cigarettes.

The recalled PMCs are natural-colored terry cloth made of 100 percent cotton, and come in twin, full, queen, and king sizes to cover top pads made by Dux.

Consumers should discard the PMCs. Consumers can also contact Dux Interiors Inc. at (888) 836-7556 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.dux.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

Kawasaki’s ATVs can lose control

Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA is recalling Kawasaki 2007 Model Year Bayou 250 All-Terrain Vehicles sold nationwide from September 2006 to October 2006. The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. If the nuts loosen during operation, the operator could lose steering control, posing a risk of crashing.

The recall involves 2007 model year Kawasaki KLF250A7F ATVs. These are 4-wheel ATVs sold under the brand name Kawasaki Bayou 250. They are available in red, green, or white, and the words “Kawasaki” and “Bayou” are on the sides, and “250” on the rear fender.

Consumers should contact their local Kawasaki dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers can also contact Kawasaki at (866) 802-9381 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.kawasaki.com/RecallSafetyInfo/Landing.aspx. More info at www.recalls.org.

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