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Product Recalls
Friday, May 16, 2008

Bottle warmers

Munchkin Inc. is recalling about 5,000 deluxe bottle and food warmers. The bottle and food warmers can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

This recall involves the Munchkin deluxe bottle and food warmer with pacifier cleaning basket 2-in-1 design, model number 13301 and lot number TP-1487. The product is used to warm food and bottles of various sizes. The set includes a main basket, a lift-out basket, an adapter ring and a measuring cup. "Munchkin" is located on the front of the warmer and "TP-1487" is located on the bottom.

The item was sold by retailers and through the company's catalog from June through April for about $20.

Consumers should contact Munchkin to receive a free replacement.

For additional information, contact customer service toll-free at 1-866-619-8673 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.munchkin.com.

Air pistols

Umarex USA Inc. is recalling about 7,250 air pistols. The air pistols can accidentally discharge, posing a risk of serious injury if the air pistol is loaded and pointed at the user or another person when it discharges.

The recall involves the RWS-5G Magnum air pistol. The air pistols, which are used for recreational shooting, use spring air to fire pellets. The air pistols are black and measure 17 3/4 inches by 6 inches. "RWS Diana P5 Magnum" is printed on the top of the air pistol. Serial numbers 03316930 through 03344312 are included in this recall and are stamped on the left side of the air pistol's barrel.

Sporting goods stores and gun shops sold the pistols from July 2006 through February 2008 for about $250.

Consumers should contact Umarex USA to receive instructions on returning the air pistol for a repair. Consumers who have not received direct notification should contact Umarex USA immediately.

For additional information, contact Umarex USA toll-free at 1-866-633-2910 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.umarexusa.com.

All-terrain vehicles

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling about 1,400 model year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs. The electric power steering shaft could break, resulting in the rider's losing steering control. This poses a risk of injury or death to riders.

This recall involves model year 2008 Honda TRX500 ATVs equipped with electric power steering, also known as the Honda FourTrax Foreman 4X4 with electric power steering. The ATVs are designed for use by riders ages 16 and older.

Honda ATV dealers sold the ATVs from October through March for between $6,850 and $7,400.

Consumers should contact any Honda ATV dealer to make an appointment for a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled ATVs have been sent direct notices.

For additional information, consumers can contact Honda toll-free at 1-866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, www.cpsc.gov
First published on May 16, 2008 at 12:00 am
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