Idea Village Products Corp. is recalling about 1.3 million Handy Switch wireless light switches. The light switch receivers, which fit into wall outlets, can overheat and pose a fire hazard to consumers.
The Handy Switch is a white plastic wireless remote light switch with model number KS-080 printed on the back of the receiver. On the front of the receiver is a blue electroluminescent nightlight.
Mass merchandisers and drug store chains, television infomercials and Web sites sold the switches from March 2007 through July 2009 for $10 to $15.
Consumers should contact IdeaVillage to learn about free remedy options. For more information, call Idea Village at 1-888-655-4339 or visit the firm's Web site at www.handyswitchrecall.com.
Raynor Marketing is recalling about 150,000 Quantum Realspace PRO 9000 Series Mid-Back multifunction mesh chairs. Bolts attaching the seatback on the recalled chairs can loosen and detach, posing a fall and injury hazard to consumers.
This recall involves the Quantum Realspace PRO 9000 Series Mid-Back Multifunction Mesh Chair SKU # 510830 and the Quantum Realspace PRO 9000 Series Mesh Chair with Headrest SKU # 690690. The Realspace PROMesh Guest Chair is not involved in this recall.
Office Depot stores and OfficeDepot.com sold the chairs from May 2006 through August 2009. The mid-back chairs sold for about $300 and the chair with headrest for about $350.
Consumers should contact Raynor to receive a free repair kit. Call 1-866-244-8180 or visit the firm's Web site at www.Quantumchair.com/recall.
Coyne's & Co. is recalling about 7,800 haunted house screen tea light holders. The window panes on the screen can ignite, posing a fire hazard.
This recall involves haunted house screen tea light holders made of black metal with a transparent coating on the glass windows. The haunted house measures 15 inches wide by 15 inches tall by 4 inches deep and can hold up to six tea lights. Tea light candles are not involved in this recall.
Yankee Candle stores and YankeeCandle.com sold the items between August 2009 and September 2009 for about $25.
Consumers should immediately stop using the candle holders and contact Coyne's & Co. or Yankee Candle for a full refund. Call 1-800-336-8666 or visit the firm's Web site at www.coynes.com. Consumers also may e-mail the firm at custserv@coynes.com.
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