Recalls Lighters / Wheels for Bicycles

1. YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to
Children (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09021.html)

2. Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can
Pose Injury Risk to Riders
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09022.html)

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1.

YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to
Children

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2008
Release #09-021

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 950-9622
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

YMCA Trading Recalls Lighters Due to Potential Burn Hazard to Children

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: "Gas Match" and "Ready, Aim...Fire" Multi-Purpose
Lighters

Units: About 24,000

Importer: YMCA Trading Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y.

Hazard: The multi-purpose lighters fail to meet federal safety
standards because they might not contain a child-resistant mechanism, posing a
potential fire and burn hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled "Gas Match" lighters have either a
multi-colored red/white, blue/white or green/white plastic body, and a
silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter measures 10½-inches long. The recalled
"Ready, Aim...Fire" lighters have either a solid black, blue, red or
green plastic body, and a silver-colored metal nozzle. Each lighter
measures 9-inches long.

Sold at: Retail stores in New York State from August 2008 through
October 2008 for about $1.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lighters
and contact YMCA Trading to arrange for return of the lighter for a
refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact YMCA Trading
toll-free at (866) 950-9622 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through
Friday or e-mail the firm at tradingymca@hotmail.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09021.html

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2

Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can
Pose Injury Risk to Riders

NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2008
Release #09-022

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 353-4719
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Shimano American Corp. Recalls Wheels for Bicycles; Flat Tire Can Pose
Injury Risk to Riders

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall
of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher Wheels for Bicycles

Units: About 275

Importer: Shimano American Corp., of Irving, Calif.

Manufacturer: Shimano Components SDN, of Johor, Malaysia

Hazard: Rim surface and spoke hole plugs on the wheel can cause a
puncture to the inner tube, resulting in a flat tire. This can cause the
rider to lose control and fall.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves the Shimano Dura Ace Carbon Clincher
Wheel Sets with model number WH-7850 C24CL sold for road racing
bicycles. The rim has labels that read "Shimano WH-7850", "Dura Ace", and
"Carbon 1380." These wheels are intended for use with high end adult road
racing bicycles.

Sold at: Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from April
2008 through August 2008 for about $1,300.

Manufactured in: Malaysia

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the bicycles with the recalled
wheels, remove the wheels, and return them to their local bike dealer or
retailer for a free inspection and repair.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Shimano American Corp.
at (800) 353-4719 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday,
or visit the firm's web site at bike.shimano.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09022.html