Recalls: Bicycle trailers, bicycles, floor lamps, portable heaters, desk chairs
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Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd is recalling about 44,000 Chariot bicycle trailers and bicycle trailer conversion kits because the hitch mechanisms can crack and break, causing the trailer to detach from the bicycle.
Recalled trailers have serial numbers from 1205-xxxx to 0710-xxxx (representing manufacture dates December 2005 through July 2010) located on the left side of the frame. Recalled conversion kits have hitch arms that attach the carrier to the bicycle with model number "20100503" printed on a label attached to the aluminum tube next to the warning label. Older conversion kits without a label, but with a release push button located where the hitch arm inserts into the carrier, are also being recalled.
They were sold from December 2005 through August 2010 for between $400 and $925 for Chariot bicycle trailers and from October 2002 through August 2011 for between $40 and $70 for bicycle trailer conversion kits.
Consumers should contact Chariot Carriers for a free repair kit at (800) 262-8651 between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.chariotcarriers.com .
Giant Bicycle Inc. is recalling about 900 Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles because the fork can crack.
This recall involves all 2012 model year men's Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women's Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. "Giant" and the model name are printed on the bicycle. They were sold from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550.
Consumers should contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or www.giant-bicycles.com .
Big Lots is recalling about 43,700 Five-Light Floor Lamps because the wiring for the light sockets can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock. In addition, use of the recommended standard 40 watt light bulbs can generate excessive heat, which can melt the plastic shades.
The recall involves Classic Quarters Five Light Floor Lamps with a gunmetal or chrome colored metal pole and five adjustable lights mounted on flexible metal tubes at the top. Dark plastic or multi-colored double plastic shades cover each of the five lights. Recalled lamps have labels marked with the model number "G-1843-5" affixed to the underside of the lamp base. SKU numbers are 612007239, 612007829 or 612008982 and can be found at the beginning of the instructions. They were sold from April 2010 through November 2011 for between $30 and $50.
Consumers should return them to a Big Lots store for a refund. Call (866) 244-5687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or www.biglots.com
Kaz USA Inc. is recalling about 19,000 Honeywell Surround Select Portable Electric Heaters because the internal housing can detach, posing a burn hazard.
This recall includes Honeywell Surround Select Series portable electric heaters with model numbers HZ-420, HZ-430, and HZ-440 and five-digit date codes that have 11 as the last two digits.
They were sold from July 2011 through December 2011 for between $50 and $70. Consumers should contact Kaz for a refund at (800) 370-8137 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or www.kaz.com/recall .
Steelcase Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich., is recalling about 11,000 Amia desk chairs because the pivot pins in the control mechanism under the chair seat can fall out.
The recall includes the model 482 Series Steelcase Amia desk chairs manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 6, 2011. The model number and manufacture date are printed on a label on the underside of the seat.
They were sold from March 2011 through June 2011 for between $350 and $700. Consumers should contact Steelcase to receive adhesive covers to apply over the pivot pins at (800) 391-7194 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or e-mail retrofits@steelcase.com .
First Published January 19, 2012 12:00 am
