Subject: News from CPSC - 6 Six Recalls

1. Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled
By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09088.html)

2. Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and
Strangulation Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09089.html)

3. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost
Plus and World Market Stores
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09090.html)

4. TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html)

5. Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools Due to Fall Hazard
(http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09092.html) 6. Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation (http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.html)

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1. Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled
By One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2009
Release #09-088

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 525-2579
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Ryobi Corded Circular Saws Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled By
One World Technologies Inc. Due to Laceration 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: Ryobi Corded Circular Saws

Units: About 12,400

Manufacturer: One World Technologies Inc., of Anderson, S.C.

Hazard: The return spring on the circular saw's lower blade guard can
break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Ryobi corded circular saws with the
following model numbers: CSB123, CSB133L, and CSB142LZ. Circular saws
included in this recall have manufacturing date codes between 0836 and
0842 on the data plate near the trigger handle of the saw. Circular
saws
with a green dot on or near the data plate and on the outside of the
package are not subject to this recall.

Sold exclusively at: Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2008
through November 2008 for between $30 and $70.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the circular saw and
contact One World Technologies Inc. to locate their nearest authorized
service center to schedule a free repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact One World
Technologies at (800) 525-2579 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday
through
Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ryobitools.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09088.html

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2. Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and
Strangulation Hazard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2009
Release #09-089

Firm's Recall Hotline: (213) 680-0388 (Collect)
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Top Goods Trading Recalls Flashing Pacifiers Due to Choking and
Strangulation 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: Flashing Pacifiers

Units: About 38,000

Importer: Top Goods Trading, of Temple City, Calif.

Hazard: The flashing pacifiers do not comply with federal safety
standards for pacifiers. Although the pacifiers are marketed to older
children and adults, they could be given to babies and cause serious
injury or
death. The pieces of the pacifier can separate, posing a choking
hazard. The necklaces pose a strangulation hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled flashing pacifier has a yellow heart-shaped
mouth guard and handle. There is a 15-inch cord attached to the
handle.
LED lights are activated by pushing the heart-shaped handle into the
base of the pacifier.

Sold at: Retail stores in the Los Angeles area from November 2007
through November 2008 for about 50 cents.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pacifier away
from children and contact Top Goods Trading for a refund or exchange.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Top Goods Trading
collect at (213) 680-0388 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through
Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09089.html

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3. Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost
Plus and World Market Stores

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2009
Release #09-090

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 967-5362
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus
and World Market Stores

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: Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds

Units: About 692,400

Distributor: Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Hazard:

Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner
cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner
cords
on roman shades present a strangulation hazard.

Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting
cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and
exposed
lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to
young children.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported with
the Roman shades and roll-up blinds involved in this recall. However,
CPSC is aware of the death of a child who became entangled in the
lifting
cord of a roll-up style blind whose manufacturer and retailer has not
yet been identified and at least two deaths involving exposed inner
cords on various styles of roman-style shades.

Description: This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass
Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x 6', 2.5' x
6' and 3'x 6') with sku numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the
"Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with
sku
numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha or Floral Matchstick Blinds"
sku
numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and
Sari Roman Shades states "World Market(c) Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA
94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves
other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that
have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742,
499743,
400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.

Sold at: Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February
2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.

Manufactured in: India and China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window
blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market
store
to obtain a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cost Plus
toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET daily, or
visit the
firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com

Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Blinds and Roll-up
shades in their homes. If looped pull cords, exposed inner cords, or
exposed lifting loops are found and children are in the home or
occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing the blinds or
shades with
products that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09090.html

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4. TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2009
Release #09-091

Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 834-8088
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

TDI International Recalls Toy Cars Due to Violation of Lead Paint
Standard

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: "High Speed" Pull Back Toy Cars

Units: About 150

Importer: TDI International, of Los Angeles, Calif.

Hazard: Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of
lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recalled pull back toy car is yellow with "PROWL"
printed on the side, "VICTOR" printed on the hood, and a blue and red
police warning light on the top.

Sold at: Small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June
2008 through July 2008 for about $2.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from
children and contact TDI International for a full refund or a
replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact TDI International
toll-free at (877) 834-8088 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday
through Friday.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09091.html

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5. Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools 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
January 13, 2009
Release #09-092

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 737-5267
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Cheyenne Industries Recalls Vanity Stools 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: Milan Vanity Stools

Units: About 89,000

Distributor: Cheyenne Industries Inc., of Little Rock, Ark.

Hazard: The recalled stools can become unstable due to loose screws,
which can cause the stool legs to separate or break, posing a fall
hazard
to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Cheyenne has received nine reports of incidents,
including seven resulting in minor injuries from the stool legs
separating or breaking.

Description: This recall involves the Milan Vanity Stool Model GBS57A.
The stools are rectangular benches sitting about 18 inches off the
ground, with fabric-covered seat cushions and metal frames. UPC Code
0-50276-85472-2 is printed on the identification tag on the underside
of the
seat cushion. Only stools using four screws to hold the stool legs to
a
foot ring are impacted by this recall.

Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond and other retailers nationwide from
October
2004 through March 2006 for about $60.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the screws on their stools
and if the screws are stripped or cannot be tightened, or if a stool
leg
has broken, consumers should stop using it and contact Cheyenne
Industries for a free repair kit. Consumers should not return the
stools to
the store where purchased.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cheyenne
Industries at (800) 737-5267 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday
through Friday
or visit the firm's Web site at www.cheyennehomefurnishings.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09092.html

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6. Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support
Bracket Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 13, 2009
Release #09-093

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 361-3321
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Stork Craft Recalls More Than 500,000 Cribs; Mattress Support Bracket
Failures Create Risk of Entrapment and Suffocation

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: Stork Craft Baby Cribs

Units: About 535,000

Manufacturer: Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia,
Canada

Hazard: The metal support brackets used to support the crib mattress
and mattress board can crack and break. When one or more support
brackets
break, the mattress can collapse and create a dangerous gap between
the mattress and crib rails, in which a child can become entrapped and
suffocate.

Incidents/Injuries: CPSC is aware of 10 incidents in which one or more
mattress support brackets broke. In several incidents, the support
bracket broke causing the mattress to collapse and create a gap
between the
mattress and crib rails. CPSC received a report of a toddler who
sustained bruises to his forehead. In another incident a child
reportedly
became entrapped in the gap between the mattress and the drop side
rail
with no injury.

Description: This recall involves Stork Craft Baby cribs. All cribs
with manufacturing and distribution dates between May 2000 and
November
2008 are included in this recall. The cribs were sold in various
styles
and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country
of
origin, and the firm's name, address, and contact information are
located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress
support
board. The firm's insignia "storkcraft baby" is inscribed on the drop
side teething rail of some cribs.

Sold at: Major retailers including J.C. Penney, Kmart and Walmart
stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com
and
Walmart.com from May 2000 through January 2009 for between $100 and
$400.

Manufactured in: Canada, China and Indonesia

Remedy: CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the
recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for
their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free
replacement kit, with new mattress support brackets.

Consumer Contact: Contact Stork Craft toll-free at (866) 361-3321
anytime to order the free replacement kit or log on to
www.storkcraft.com

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recall
product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09093.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
thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's
jurisdiction.
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
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can obtain this release and recall information at CPSC's Web site at
www.cpsc.gov.