Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Subject: News from CPSC - Five Recalls

This message consists of the following:

1. Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

2. Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

3. DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

4. Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire
and Shock Hazards

5. Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing
Cyclists to Fall

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1. Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

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

FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August
5, 2008
Release #08-350

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 661-8201
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Mother Hubbard's Cupboards Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

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: Cribs

Units: About 1,300

Manufacturer: Mother Hubbard's Cupboards, of Toronto, Canada

Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards. The
distance between the mattress support bracket in the lowest position and the
top of the side rail in the highest position is less than the required
26 inches, posing a fall hazard to children who climb over the railing.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes the following wooden full-size cribs:
"Enchantment" (model #210), "Hush a Bye" (model #215), "Once upon a
time" (model #320) and "Rock a bye" (model #1900-350). Only date codes
from 0306 through 0308 are included in this recall. "Mother Hubbard's
Cupboards", the model number and date code are printed on a label located
on the bottom inside of the right side.

Sold at: Juvenile product stores from March 2006 through March 2008 for
between $500 and $650.

Manufactured in: Canada

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the cribs immediately and contact
Mother Hubbard's Cupboards to receive instructions on how to re-install
the support brackets to eliminate the hazard.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, please contact Mother
Hubbard's Cupboards toll-free at (888) 661-8201 between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
ET Friday and Saturday, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.mhcfurniture.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/prhtml08/08350.html

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2. Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-351

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 348-2199
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Baby Appleseed Recalls Cribs Due to Fall Hazard

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: Davenport Cribs

Units: About 500

Importer: Baby Appleseed, of City of Industry, Calif.

Hazard: The cribs fail to meet the federal safety standards for cribs.
The cribs have a two mattress support system. The secondary mattress
support, used for the lowest position, does not meet the full 26 inch
minimum height in its lowest position, allowing children inside to crawl
over the railing, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall includes Davenport crib models that begin with
the model numbers 273-xxxx-xxxx and have manufacture dates on or before
August 2007 printed on a label located on the right side of the lower
inner panel of the crib. The recalled cribs have two mattress support
systems-a metal one and a wooden one. Newer Davenport cribs with model
numbers beginning with 244-xxxx-xxxx that have one mattress support are
not included in the recall.

Sold at: Specialty juvenile product stores nationwide from December
2006 through September 2007 for between $600 and $800.

Manufactured in: Vietnam

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled cribs in the third
lowest position, which uses the wooden mattress support, and contact Baby
Appleseed to receive a repair kit. Consumers who are currently using
the crib with the metal mattress support in the top or middle positions
can continue to use the crib in those positions while awaiting a repair
kit. (NOTE: Repair Kits will be available from the firm in mid-August
2008)

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Baby Appleseed at
(877) 348-2199 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at
www.babyappleseed.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/prhtml08/08351.html

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3. DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-352

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 220-1481
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

DEWALT Recalls Cordless Brad Nailers Due to Injury Hazard

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: DEWALT DC608 Cordless Brad Nailers

Units: About 14,000

Manufacturer: DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., of Towson, Md.

Hazard: The nailer can operate when the lock-off (safety) is in the
locked position. Also, the nailer can operate when the trigger is not
pulled and the contact trip is depressed. The unexpected ejection of a nail
poses a serious injury hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: DeWALT has received two reports of nailers
operating when the lock-off (safety) was in the locked position. No injuries
have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the DEWALT DC608 18 Volt Cordless 2"
18 Gauge Straight Brad Nailer with date codes 200728 through 200821.
"DC608" is located on the right side of the magazine. The date code can
be found on the underside of the handle, once the battery pack is
removed. Units stamped with an "M" following the date code are not included
in this recall.

Sold at: Wholesale distributors and retailers from October 2007 through
May 2008 for about $280.

Manufactured in: Mexico

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the nailers and contact
DEWALT for the location of the nearest service center to receive a
free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact DEWALT toll-free
at (866) 220-1481 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday,
or visit the company's Web site at
www.DEWALT.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/prhtml08/08352.html

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4. Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and
Shock Hazards

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-353

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 444-3353
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Halogen Work Lights Recalled by Harbor Freight Tools Due to Fire and
Shock Hazards

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: Chicago Electric Halogen Work Lights

Units: About 58,000

Distributor: Harbor Freight Tools, of Camarillo, Calif.

Hazard: The halogen work lights can overheat and melt, and pose a risk
of fire and electrical shock to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been three reports of incidents in which
the recalled halogen work lights overheated and melted. No injuries
have been reported.

Description: The halogen work lights are 500 watts. Model number 30858
is included in this recall. The lamp measures 7 inches wide x 5 ½
inches high and is mounted on a yellow frame. "UL Listed E163392" and "Work
Light 8F95" is printed on a sticker on the back. The model number is
printed on the light's packaging.

Sold at: Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide, Harbor Freight Tools'
catalogs, and at
www.harborfreight.com from February 2006 through March
2008 for about $10.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the halogen work lights
and contact Harbor Freight Tools for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Harbor Freight
Tools
at (800) 444-3353 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.harborfreight.com, or email the
firm at recalls@harborfreight.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/prhtml08/08353.html

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5. Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing
Cyclists to Fall

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5, 2008
Release #08-354

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 430-5665
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Look Cycle; Pedals Can Break Causing
Cyclists to Fall

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: KéO Bicycle Pedals

Units: About 80,000 (40,000 pairs)

Distributor: Look Cycle USA, of San Jose, Calif.

Hazard: The steel axle inside the pedal can break, posing a fall hazard
to cyclists.

Incidents/Injuries: Look Cycle has received 14 reports of incidents
with broken pedals, including 7 injuries which resulted in scrapes, cuts,
contusions, elbow pain, and a knee injury.

Description: The recalled bicycle pedals are black and were sold
separately from bicycles. Pedal models include KéO Classic, KéO Sprint,
KéO HM and KéO Carbon. The model name is printed in white on the side of
the pedal. Date codes between January 2004 and December 2005 are
included in this recall. The date code for the KéO Classic, Sprint and
Carbon pedals is on a dial stamped onto the pedal. The date code for the
KéO HM is on the bottom of the pedal, with the letters A through L
corresponding to the month, and the numbers 4 and 5 indicating 2004 or 2005.

Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from January 2004
through July 2007 for between $100 and $500.

Manufactured in: France

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled
bicycle
pedals
and return them to the place of purchase, or contact Look Cycle
USA to arrange for shipping and free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Look Cycle USA
toll-free at (866) 430-5665 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday, visit the firm's Web site at
www.lookcycle-usa.com, or email the
firm at KeoUpgrade@lookcycle-usa.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/prhtml08/08354.html

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting
the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more
than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's
jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents
cost the nation more than $800 billion annually. The CPSC is committed
to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire,
electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard or can injure children. The
CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys,
cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals -
contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and
injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSC's
hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSC's teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270,
or visit CPSC's web site at
www.cpsc.gov/talk.html. To join a CPSC email
subscription list, please go to
www.cpsc.gov/cpsclist.aspx. Consumers
can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.




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