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Outlet Air Fresheners

SC Johnson is recalling Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners.These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture, which could pose a risk of fire. They come in two fragrances, Sky BreezeTM and Mystical GardenTM and have a rotating plug-thru outlet, which allows other electrical devices to be used in the same outlet as the plug-in. Call (800) 571-0920

Mongoose and Roadmaster Mountain Bicycles

Brunswick Corp. is recalling Mongoose and Roadmaster mountain bicycles with Ballistic 105 front suspension forks because the forks on these bicycles can break apart, causing riders to lose control, fall and suffer serious injury. Call (800) 508-2762

Air Powered Rockets

Estes Industries is recalling Air Powered Rockets because the rockets' foam tips can break off exposing sharp edges that can cause face lacerations or eye injuries to consumers. The rocket systems also have weak pump handles that can break during use, posing a risk of hand lacerations to consumers. The blue, yellow and black GL-X200( Estes Air( Powered Rocket Systems contains two blue rockets with yellow foam tips and are recommended for children 8 years of age and older. Call (800) 576-5811

Harry Potter Key Chains

Hallmark Cards is recalling Harry Potter key chains which can leak petroleum distillates, an ingestion hazard to children. The 3" tall key chain is made of styrene and has a "potion bottle" filled with purple-colored mineral oil and red- colored water. Call (800) 425-5627

Wheelbarrows

Ames True Temper is recalling wheelbarrows because the plastic wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows, manufactured by a predecessor company, can break when being inflated with high-pressure air hoses resulting in plastic pieces exploding from the rims of the wheels. The wheel assemblies on these wheelbarrows have a black plastic rim and have an approximately 14-inch diameter wheel with red, green or orange tubs or trays made of steel or plastic. The recalled Ames wheelbarrows were sold under the brand name "Mustang" or "Douglas." Call (866) 239- 2281

Infant Swings

Fisher-Price is recalling Smart Response Swings for in-home inspection and repair. It is possible to misassemble the seats of these swings so that they appear secure, but are not. If the seat of the swing is not properly attached, the seat and baby can flip forward. The Smart Response Swing is an indoor infant swing for use from birth until baby can sit up unassisted. Call (800) 942-5912

Circular Saws

DeWALT Industrial Tool is recalling heavy-duty, lightweight circular saws because the spindle on the saw may slip, causing the blade to contact the lower guard, posing a hazard to the consumer from an exposed blade. The recall involves 7 1/4-inch circular saws with the model numbers DW368K, DW368K, or DW369CSK. Call (888) 839-3559

Water Coolers

Crystal Mountain Water Cooler Corp. is recalling about hot & cold water coolers because the hot & cold water dispenser's heater band can short circuit, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Call (866) 678-4886

Electric Heaters

Lakewood Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling electric heaters because electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized posing a serious electric shock hazard to consumers. The recalled electric heaters have model numbers 797 or 797 DFT, which is stamped on the back of the unit. Call(888) 858-3506

Commercial Lawmower

Exmark Manufacturing is recalling commercial-grade riding mowers because the riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. The recall includes Exmark-brand Lazer Z HP series riding mowers, which are red, equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches and independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. Call (800) 479-8379

Commercial Riding Lawnmover (also see above)

Toro is recalling commercial-grade riding mowers because the riding mower's exhaust system can ignite fuel vapors from spilled fuel if the engine backfires. Toro-brand Zmaster Z100 series riding mowers. They are red, equipped with 17 to 23 horsepower engines and have mowing decks from 44 to 52 inches and have independently controlled rear-drive wheels, front casters, and a centrally mounted mowing deck. Call (800) 225-0578

Riding Mower

Dixon Industries is recalling riding lawn mowers because the fuel tanks on these mowers can crack and leak fuel, posing a fire hazard and risk of burn injuries to consumers. The recall includes the following model Dixon ZTR riding mowers, which are blue, with the serial numbers in the following ranges: Model 2301 2555 through 3100; Models 3303 and 3304 54241 through 66276; Model 3014 14116 through 23741; Model 4421 88987 through 89316; Models 5020, 5022, 5023, 5503 2118 through 6575; Models 5017, 5423, 5424, 5425 4580 through 5835; Model 5502 8484 through 8547; Model 5601 2103 through 2116; Classic Series 97579 through 97798 or 97844 through 97883.Call (877) 288-6673

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