December 13, 2007

Name of Product: Heat Recovery Ventilators
Units: About 1,100
Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada
Hazard: The thermal protector in these units can fail, posing a potential fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves heat recovery ventilators made between October 2006 and August 2007, and have the following brand names and model numbers:
Brand: Models
Venmar: 40225
Venmar: AVS 457XX, 16016XX, 43XXX, 451XX, 45400, 45709IEH, C32042
Vane: 458XX, 16016XX, 43405, 43828, 45405, 45808 Rheem, Ruud, Protech: 84-ERVXXX, 84-HRVXXX
Carrier: ERVCCLHU1200, HRVCCLHA1250, HRVCCSVU1200, ERVCCLHU1150, HRVCCLHA1150, HRVCCLVU1150, HRVCCLVU1200, HRVCCSVU1150
Bryant: ERVBBLHU1200, HRVBBLHA1250, HRVBBSVU1200
Broan: ERV200HC, HRV200H, HRV100H
Sold at: Heating, ventilating and air conditioning wholesale distributors, dealers and contractors, and building supply stores nationwide from October 2006 through December 2007 for between $700 and $2,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators. Consumers should contact Venmar Ventilation to schedule an inspection and repair.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.venmar.ca

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08136.html
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December 3, 2007

Name of Product: Performance Fleece-Lined boys’ jackets
Units: About 17,200
Retailer: Old Navy LLC, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The jackets have a waist drawstring with a toggle that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or doorways, which can pose an entrapment hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from getting entangled on waist by drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The performance fleece-lined shell jackets are hooded, zip in the front, and have a drawstring at the waist. The jackets were sold in black or blue in multiple children’s sizes. “Old Navy” is printed on a label at the neck. Style number 507907 is printed on a white label sewn into the side seam of the jacket.
Sold exclusively at: Old Navy stores nationwide and oldnavy.com from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $30.
Manufactured in: Indonesia
Remedy: Consumers should return the jackets to any Old Navy store or, if purchased online, contact Old Navy for instructions on returning the jacket to receive a full refund. Consumers who return the jacket before March 31, 2008 will also receive a $5 appreciation card. Consumers choosing to keep the jacket should immediately remove the drawstring to eliminate the hazard. Visit www.oldnavy.com for instructions on properly removing the drawstring.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Old Navy at (866) 580-9930 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, Saturday between 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET, and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. ET, email custserv@oldnavy.com, or visit the firm’s web site .
Note: CPSC was notified about these garments by the Wisconsin Department of Consumer Protection.

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November 21, 2007

Name of Product: Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics Assorted Metal Jewelry
Units: About 205,000
Manufacturer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.
Hazard: The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled jewelry was sold under the Rachel Rose and Distinctly Basics brands and includes key rings and pins with religious themes (crosses and fish symbols), key rings with “Mom” and cheerleader charms; bracelets with charms like handbags, flip flops, hearts, dresses, and flowers; silver-colored rings with designs or stones in a variety of colors; clutchless hoop earrings with decorations such as butterflies; and filigree and long drop earrings with stones in a variety of colors. Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from January
2003 through August 2007 for between $.50 and $2. A complete list of the recalled jewelry can be found at www.familydollar.com
Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November
2007 for about $1.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled jewelry away from children and return it to a Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s web site.

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November 21, 2007

Name of Product: Metalux Fluorescent Shop Lights
Units: About 274,000
Distributor: Cooper Lighting Inc., a division of Cooper Industries, of Houston, Texas
Hazard: When the two prongs on the plug’s electrical cord are touched simultaneously while lamps are installed, the light can pose an electric shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Cooper Lighting has received six reports of consumers experiencing an electric shock. No serious injuries have occurred.
Description and Model: This recall involves the Metalux fluorescent shop lights Model 9240. Only date codes between December 1, 2006 (”344 06″) and September 14, 2007 (”257 07″) are included in this recall. The date code format includes the day and the year. For example, “344 06″ refers to the 344th day of year 2006, or December 1, 2006. The model number and date code can be found on the packaging and on labels adhered to the fixture housing.
Sold at: Major home center and hardware stores nationwide from January
2007 to October 2007 for between $8 and $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the light fixture immediately and uninstall it according to instructions posted at www.cooperlighting.com. The fixture should be returned to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Cooper Lighting at (800) 440-1676 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s web site.

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08089.html

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November 21, 2007

Name of Product: Shaving Paint Brushes
Units: About 20,000
Importer: Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
Hazard: Surface paint on the brush handles can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves a set of six “shaving-style” brushes, which are about 4-inches long. The brushes’ handles are painted blue, purple, orange, yellow, lime green, and pink. The item number #SHVBRSH is printed on the product’s packaging. Brush sets with handles in brown, dark blue, red, green, blue, and black are not included in this recall.
The recalled brushes were also included with the “BioColor(r) Foam Paint Starter Kit” and “Colorations(r) Foam Paint Starter Kit.”
Sold by: Discount School Supply’s catalog and Web site from May 2004 through August 2007 for about $5. The BioColor(r) kits were sold from May 2004 through June 2006 for about $60. The Colorations(r) kits were sold from July 2006 through August 2007 for about $60.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the brushes immediately and contact Discount School Supply to receive a free replacement brush set.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Discount School Supply at (800) 293-9314 between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s web site or e-mail the firm at brushrecall@discountschoolsupply.com

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November 21, 2007

Name of Product: Crystal Innovations jewelry
Units: About 200,000
Distributor: Pure Allure, of Oceanside, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled metal jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled products are metal jewelry components. The SKU numbers can be located on the products’ packaging above the barcode. The following Crystal Innovations products are included in the recall:

Butterfly Charm SKU# 10369903
Flip Flop Charm SKU# 10369909
Heart Crystal Closure SKU# 10391027
Heart Princess Closure SKU# 10391029
Seabreeze Clasps SKU# 10391040
Flower HK Crystal/AB Closure SKU# 10391046 Flower HK Princess Closure SKU# 10391048 Flower Rope Seabreeze Toggle SKU# 10391050 Toggles w/Heart Crystal AB SKU# 10391052 Toggles w/heart Princess SKU#10391054 Princess Earring Set SKU# 10391076 Slider Metal Rectangle Abalone SKU#10369900 Charm Open Flower SKU# 10370038 Earring Set Drop Crystal/AB SKU# 10391065 Earring Set Drop Seabreeze SKU# 10391067 Flower Charm SKU# 10369907 Purse-Sunglasses Charm SKU# 10369910 Heart Seabreeze Closure SKU#10391028 Crystal/AB Clasps SKU# 10391039 Princess Clasps SKU# 10391041 Flower HK Seabreeze Closure SKU# 10391047 Flower Rope Crystal/AB Toggle SKU# 10391049 Flower Rope Princess Toggle SKU# 10391051 Toggles w/heart Seabreeze SKU# 10391053 Crystal/AB Earring Set SKU# 10391074 Seabreeze Earring Set SKU# 10391075 Toggle Bracelet SKU# 10370037 Charm Open Cross SKU# 10370039 Earring Set Drop Princess SKU# 10391066

No other Crystal Innovations products or SKU numbers are included in this recall.
Sold at: Michaels Stores nationwide from April 2006 to September 2007 for about $5.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these jewelry pieces away from young children and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pure Allure at
(800) 536-6312 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday; visit the firm’s web site or e-mail the firm at info@pureallure.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08091.html

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