PRODUCT RECALLS

These product recalls were issued by various federal and state agencies and supplied to The Leaf-Chronicle by Recalls.org.

toy cars

Dumar International USA is recalling Cinderella 12-volt electric ride-on vehicles sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from August 2005 to February 2006.

The wires under the hood of the car and/or in the battery compartment under the seat can short-circuit, posing a fire and burn hazard.

The electric ride-on toy resembles the Pontiac Solstice. It is light blue and has Cinderella graphics on the front and sides. "Pontiac Solstice" is printed on the back. "Walt Disney's Cinderella Special Edition" is printed on the license plate. It is designed for 4- to 7- year- lds.

Consumers should contact Dumar International at 866-424-0500 Monday through Friday for a free retrofit kit, including a new battery or visit www.dumarusa.com.

Extension ladders

Louisville Ladder Inc. is recalling "Louisville/Davidson" and "Michigan" brand fiberglass extension ladders sold nationwide from September to December 2007.

The extension or "fly" section can fail to lock, posing a fall hazard.

The recalled ladders are Type I, IA, or II extension ladders with fiberglass rails and "D" shaped aluminum rungs. A complete list of the recalls can be found at www.recalls.org.

Consumers should contact Louisville Ladder at 800-660-4356 Monday through Friday for instructions on inspecting the ladder and receiving a free repair kit, if necessary or visit http://www.louisvilleladder.com/17042007.asp.

Electric heaters

Aloha Housewares Inc. is recalling portable electric heaters sold nationwide from August 2006 to November 2007.

The heaters can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard.

This recall involves electric oscillating tower heaters with the name "Aloha Breeze" printed on the top. The white heaters have model number 02044 and dates codes 06/06, 06/07, 06/08 or 06/09. Model numbers and date codes are printed on the silver label located on the back of the heater, near the bottom.

Consumers should contact Aloha Housewares at 800-295-4448 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to receive a replacement product.

— Jimmy Settle