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Black & Decker Recalls Random Orbit Sanders Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Black & Decker Random Orbit Sanders Units: About 192,000 Manufacturer: Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc., of Towson, Md. Hazard: The black plastic disc (called the platen) that holds the sandpaper can fly off or break apart during use and the disc, or pieces of the disc, can hit the user or those nearby, posing a laceration hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Black & Decker has received 73 reports of incidents involving the sander's black plastic disc (platen) breaking or falling apart, including 15 reports of injuries from flying pieces, one of which involved a serious facial laceration. Description: This recall involves Black & Decker random orbit sanders with model numbers RO400, RO400G, RO410, RO410K, RO410LW and FS3000ROS and date codes between 200701 and 200929. The sanders are orange and black. "Black & Decker" is printed on the sanders. The model number is printed on a label on the sander. The date code is stamped on the underside of the sander where the dust bag is inserted. Sold at: Home center, hardware and discount stores and by authorized Black & Decker dealers nationwide from January 2007 through July 2009 for about $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sanders and contact Black & Decker for a free replacement platen to hold the sandpaper. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Black & Decker toll-free at (866) 220-1767 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.blackanddecker.com. Photos Are Available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10339.html CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 220-1767 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance Units: About 1,800 Distributor: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio Hazard: Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Incidents/Injuries: None reported Description: This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72." Sold exclusively at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36"x72" blinds were sold for $25 and the 48"x72" blinds for $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@joann.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.joann.com. Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10340.html CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx

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Simms Fishing Products Recalls Wading Staffs Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of product: Wading Staffs Units: About 3,000 Importer: Simms Fishing Products, of Bozeman, Mont. Hazard: The wading staff can collapse posing a fall hazard to consumers. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The recalled product is a wading staff used to assist in wading rivers and streams. These staffs, offered in two sizes (52" & 56"), are sterling silver in color and are identified by Simms item numbers AWS101152 or AWS101156 (UPC numbers 94264-10102 or 94264-10103). The item number and UPC numbers can be found on the product hang tag attached to the staff at time of purchase. Affected wading staffs are visibly identifiable by a silver cable connector. Sold by: Authorized dealers nationwide from March 2010 through June 2010 for about $120. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Simms Fishing Products or an authorized dealer to receive a free replacement staff or a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Simms Fishing Products toll-free at (877) 789-6555 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.simmsfishing.com or email at recall@simmsfishing.com. Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10336.html CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx. Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 789-6555 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: "Play With Your Veggies" toys Units: About 2,100 Manufacturer: The Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill. Hazard: The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children. Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received a report of an exposed wire in the asparagus. No injuries have been reported. Description: This recall involves The Land of Nod toy vegetables sets made of felt wool. The toy set has six vegetables: radish, onion, asparagus, tomato, lettuce and carrot. The asparagus is the only toy vegetable involved in this recall. Sold exclusively at: The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington, the Land of Nod catalog and www.landofnod.com from October 2007 through February 2010 for about $25. Manufactured in: Nepal Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toy asparagus from children and return the product to the company for a free replacement asparagus. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's website at www.landofnod.com, or email the firm at recall@landofnod.com. CPSC is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx. Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 933-9904 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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