These recalls were issued this week from Aug. 20 to Aug. 24 by various federal and state agencies.

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Children’s science kits pose burn hazard

School Specialty Publishing is recalling “Ideal” and “Brighter Child” Brand Science Kits sold nationwide from July 2004 to May 2006. The battery case in the science kit can overheat, posing a thermal burn hazard.

This recall involves Ideal and Brighter Child-brand science kits. Models included are “All About Electricity,” “All About Magnets,” “The Science Search Lab: Electricity,” and “The Science Search Lab: Light.”

Consumers can return the kits to the place of purchase or School Specialty for a refund.

Consumers can also contact School Specialty toll-free at (800) 253-5469 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.schoolspecialtypublishing.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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Toy airplanes sold at Toys R Us can overheat

Spin Master Toys are recalling Air Hogs RC Skywinder Radio-Controlled Airplanes sold exclusively at Toys R Us from April 2006 to June 2006. The rechargeable battery pack inside the toy airplane can overheat posing a burn hazard.

The recalled radio-controlled toy airplane is lightweight, made of silver or black Styrofoam, and measures 19 inches from wingtip to wingtip. “Air Hogs Skywinder” is printed on the plane’s wings. “©2003 Spin Master Ltd” is printed on the right propeller mount. A date code beginning with 06XXXXHM is located under the plane’s propeller, on the outside of the controller unit and inside the controller’s battery compartment, and on the charger unit’s stand.

Consumers should contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday to receive a free replacement product. Consumers can also visit www.spinmaster.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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Blades for Snapper lanwmowers can crack

Blount International Inc. is recalling Oregon® and Silver Streak® Replacement Snapper Lawnmower Blades sold nationwide from November 2002 to August 2006. When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard.

The recalled blades are sold for use as replacement parts under the Oregon® and Silver Streak® brands only. The recalled blades are red and marked “MADE IN USA,” “GRASS SIDE CX”, “Oregon” or “SILVER STREAK.” The part numbers are:

99-111, 99-112, 99-113, 99-114, 99-117, 99-118, 99-926, 99-930 and date codes: BL, BM, BN, BP, BQ, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CJ, CK, CL, CM, CN, CP.

Consumers can return the blades to the store where purchased or any other retailer that carries the Snapper Riding Lawnmowers for a free replacement.

Consumers can also contact Blount at (866) 685-5449 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.blount.com/. More info at www.recalls.org.

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Weightlifting bars can break

York Barbell Co. is recalling Olympic Weightlifting Bars sold nationwide from November 2005 to July 2006. Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight.

This recall involves all:

7’ Int’l Hard Chrome 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32012 and 32013,

7’ Int’l Black Oxide 1000 lb. and 1500 lb. test Olympic bars with model number 32020 and 32021,

7’ International Men’s Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 32010 and 6’ International Women’s Olympic Needle-bearing bars with model number 2011.

Consumers can return the bars to York Barbell for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact York Barbell Co. at (800) 358-9675 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.yorkbarbell.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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Batteries for Apple computers can overheat

Apple Computer Inc. is recalling rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries with cells manufactured by Sony for certain previous iBook G4 and PowerBook G4 notebook computers only sold nationwide from October 2003 to August 2006. These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The recalled lithium-ion batteries were used with the following computers: 12-inch iBook G4, 12-inch PowerBook G4 and 15-inch PowerBook G4.

Computer model name Battery model number Battery serial numbers 12-inch iBook G4 A1061 ZZ338 through ZZ427 3K429 through 3K611, 6C510 through 6C626 12-inch PowerBook G4 A1079 ZZ411 through ZZ427 3K428 through 3K611 15-inch PowerBook G4 A1078 and A1148 3K425 through 3K601 6N530 through 6N551, 6N601.

Consumers should contact Apple at (800) 275-2273 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. CT Monday through Sunday to arrange for a replacement battery, free of charge. Consumers can also visit http://support.apple.com/batteryprogram. More info at www.recalls.org.

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The following recalls were issued the week of Aug. 13 to Aug. 17 by various federal and state agencies.

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Dell computer batteries pose fire hazard

Dell Inc. is recalling Dell-branded lithium-ion batteries made with cells manufactured by Sony sold nationwide from April 2004 to July 2006. These lithium-ion batteries can overheat posing a fire hazard.

The recalled batteries were sold with or sold separately to be used with the following Dell notebook computers:
Latitude™ D410, D500, D505, D510, D520, D600, D610, D620, D800, D810; Inspiron™ 6000, 8500, 8600, 9100, 9200, 9300, 500m, 510m, 600m, 6400, E1505, 700m, 710m, 9400, E1705;
Dell Precision™ M20, M60, M70 and M90 mobile workstations; And XPS,™ XPS Gen2, XPS M170 and XPS M1710.

Consumers should contact Dell at (866) 342-0011 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday to receive a replacement battery or visit https://www.dellbatteryprogram.com/Default.aspx. More info at www.recalls.org.

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Black & Decker lawnmowers can overheat

Black & Decker is recalling Black & Decker and Craftsman Brand Cordless Electric Lawnmowers sold nationwide from February 1996 to December 2005. An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

The mowers were sold under both the Black & Decker and Craftsman brand names. The recalled Black & Decker mowers have the model CMM1000 or CMM1000R and are labeled as Type 1 through Type 4. The Craftsman-brand mowers have model number 900.370520 and include all date codes and types.

Consumers with Black & Decker mowers should contact Black & Decker at (866) 229-5570 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.blackanddecker.com/CustomerCenter/Recalls.aspx Consumers with Craftsman mowers should call (888) 375-9741 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Saturday. More info at www.recalls.org.

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Picnic tables can collapse

Atico International USA is recalling Folding Picnic Tables sold nationwide from January 2001 to December 2005. The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly.

The recalled picnic tables have a GREEN plastic top, four GREEN plastic seats that are permanently attached, and silver/steel aluminum legs. Model numbers involved in this recall are W50B2268 and W50H0284.

Consumers should contact Atico at (877) 546-4835 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for product verification and product return instructions or visit http://www.aticousa.com/recalls.html. More info at www.recalls.org.

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children’s backpacks can overheat

Lands’ End is recalling Cool Blue Backpacks sold nationwide during July 2006. The backpack’s battery pack can overheat causing the battery case to melt, presenting a burn hazard.

This recall involves children’s Cool Blue backpacks with lights and reflective trim. Style number 175732 is printed on a label attached to the left side of the main compartment.

Consumers with the affected backpacks are being sent a replacement backpack and battery pack with instructions to return the original product.

Consumers can also contact Lands’ End at (800) 200-6212 anytime. More info at www.recalls.org.

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SCOOTERS SOLD AT TARGET CAN SEPARATE

Target is recalling Firestreet Scooters sold nationwide from February 2004 to July 2006. The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach.

This recall involves F Forward Firestreet scooters. The red or blue aluminum scooters have a fold-down frame and model number BZ 020 SP. The F Forward logo is noted on the stem, wheel or base deck of the scooter.

Consumers return the scooter to the nearest Target store for a $24 gift card, plus applicable sales tax.

Consumers can contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=br_bx_0/602-4744356-9316610?%5Fenco ding=UTF8&node=1041388 More info at www.recalls.org.

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Giveway toys by libraries contain lead

Fun Express Inc. is recalling Bendable Dog and Cat Toys given by libraries nationwide as part of reading programs from January 2006 to August 2006. The paint on the bendable toys contains excessive levels of lead.

The recalled toy is made of bendable plastic and is in the shape of dogs and cats. The toys are about 3.75 inches tall. The toy’s packaging is labeled as item 39/1461-K and 39/1461-KM.

Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and discard them.

Consumers can contact Fun Express Inc. at (800) 723-6155 anytime, or visit http://www.funexpress.com/feweb/application?namespace=main&origin=home.jsp&e vent=link.staticContent&documentKey=safety-notice More info at www.recalls.org.

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Musical instruments for babies pose choking hazard

Kindermusik International Inc. is recalling Cage Bell Musical Instrument for Babies sold nationwide from May 2006 to July 2006. If the bell inside the instrument is damaged during manufacturing, the bell can be pulled out of the instrument, posing a choking hazard.

The musical instrument is a wooden cylinder with end caps and wooden dowels connecting the caps.

A single bell is in the middle. Model number 5-30-00740 is sold individually; Model number 0-06-09005 is sold as part of a kit called Busy Days Home, which also contains a board book, a compact disc and a poster.

Consumers were sent instructions on how to examine the cage bell instruments for defects. If defects are found, they were instructed to dispose of the instruments and contact Kindermusik for a free replacement.

Consumers can contact Kindermusik International Inc. at (800) 628-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.kindermusik.com. More info at www.recalls.org.

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