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Wear Me Apparel Has Recalled Infant Girls' Garments Reason: The paint on the "smiley face" zipper-pull attached to the sweat jacket of these garments contains lead. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001276.htm Read Article

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Has Recalled Motion Lamps Reason: Wires near the light's socket can become exposed, posing a risk of electric shock or electrocution to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001278.htm Read Article

Zutano Has Recalled Stuffed Bunny Toys Reason: The buttons on the front of the bunnies' jacket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001280.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, December 20, 2002

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Milwaukee Tool Has Recalled Electric Grinders Reason: The grinder's switch can stick in the "on" position. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/022/p001268.htm Read Article

Makita U.S.A. Has Recalled Circular Saws Reason: The lower blade guard of the saw can become jammed. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/022/p001270.htm Read Article

Montrose Wholesale Candies & Sundries Has Recalled Illegally Imported Cigarette Lighters Reason: The lighters do not have child-resistant mechanisms. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/022/p001272.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, December 21, 2002


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Kohl's Department Stores Has Recalled Children's Fleece Pant Sets Reason: Small pieces of fabric at the end of the sleeves, along the hem and on the pockets of the tops can be torn off easily, posing a choking hazard. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001282.htm Read Article

Lovee Doll & Toy Has Recalled Talking Dolls Reason: Buttons on the dolls' outfit could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001284.htm Read Article

Elkton Sparkler Has Recalled Bamboo-Stick Sparklers Reason: The sparklers present a fire hazard and a risk of burn injury. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001286.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, December 24, 2002


Recalls ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Atico International Has Recalled Christmas Candles Reason: The wick is not properly set inside the tealight, which may cause the plastic holder to melt and pose a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/p/02/p001288.htm Read Article

Sara Lee Bakery Has Recalled frozen pies Reason: May contain a different variety of pie that contains walnuts. Distribution: Nationwide. http://www.safetyalerts.com/recall/f/02.2/f0001992.htm Read Article

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-- Anonymous, December 25, 2002


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