Product Recalls

May 6, 2008

The Associated Press

The following recalls have been announced:

� About 12,000 "Hip Charm" key chains, distributed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and made in China, because the charms on the key chain can have high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by children. The company received a report of a 9-month-old girl with high blood lead levels after she was mouthing the key chain. Health authorities are monitoring her condition as lead poisoning often occurs with no obvious symptoms. The recalled key chains, with the UPC code 31568 11017, have several charms hanging from a silver-colored chain including a button, clover, leaf, heart and a sand dollar. They were sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide from April 2005 through this month. For more information, consumers can visit www.walmartstores.com.

� About 2,000 Beco Baby Butterfly carriers, made in the United States and Dominican Republic by Beco Baby Carrier Inc., because the buckles on the carrier's shoulder straps can unexpectedly release tension. This can cause the strap to slip through, posing a fall hazard to the baby. Beco has received eight reports of the carrier straps slipping through the shoulder buckles. Details: by phone at (888) 943-8232; by Web at www.becobabycarrier.com or www.cpsc.gov.

� About 530 LawnBott lawn mowers, made in Italy by Zucchetti Centro Sistemi S.p.A. and imported by Kyodo America Industries Co. LTD., because the cutting blades continue to rotate when the mower is lifted from the ground, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Also, the spacing on the side of the lawn mower could allow room for a consumer's foot to be struck by the blade. The recalled products, with the model numbers LB2000, LB2100, LB3000, and LB3200, are robotic lawn mowers that automatically cut grass by detecting the signal of a perimeter cable. They were sold at Kyodo America dealers nationwide from January 2006 through December 2007. Details: by phone at (877) 465-9636; by Web at www.lawnbott.com or www.cpsc.gov.

� Actavis Totowa LLC is recalling all lots of the prescription drug Digitek, used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms, because some of the drug's tablets might contain twice the approved level of the active ingredient. Spokesman John LaRocca said 11 people have reported getting sick after taking the drug, but the Morristown, N.J., company is not aware of any deaths. The drug was distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. under a "Bertek" label and by UDL Laboratories Inc. under a "UDL" label. For more information, consumers can call (888) 276-6166 or visit www.actavis.us. Any reactions should be reported to the Food and Drug Administration's MedWatch adverse event reporting program at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.

� Bella Cucina is recalling 6-ounce glass jars of porcini and parmesan pesto, because of the potential for bacterial contamination. The pesto's pH is higher than it should be and as a result the jars could harbor Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria can produce the toxin that causes botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. No illnesses have been reported. The pesto was sold through mail orders and in stores around the country in jars marked with lot numbers 0081028 and 0081018. Details by phone at (678) 539-8400.

� About 13,000 DeWalt DW744 Jobsite table saws, manufactured in Mexico by DeWalt Industrial Tool Co., because the pivot bracket can separate, causing the blade and the fence to be misaligned, possibly causing the saw to kick back. The company has received one report of a misaligned blade but no reports of injuries. The saws were sold at home centers and hardware stores around the country between April 2007 and January 2008. Details: by phone at (888) 742-9178; by Web at www.dewalt.com or www.cpsc.gov.

� About 800 Rio Beach High-Boy folding beach chairs, made in China by Rio Brands, because the chair's rear leg can break, posing a fall hazard. The company has received one report of an incident involving minor bruises. The recalled chair has a wooden arm with an attached storage pouch and cell phone pocket. The chairs were sold at stores nationwide from January through March this year. Details: by phone at (800) 866-8520 ext. 351; by Web at www.riobrands.com or www.cpsc.gov.

� Little Bay Baking Co. is recalling about 560 bags of its Corn Bread and Muffin Mix because the product contains undeclared soy, which could cause a severe or life-threatening reaction in people who have soy allergies. No illnesses have been reported, according to the Newmarket, N.H., company. The recalled corn bread and muffin mix comes in 12.6-ounce packages under the names Little Bay Baking and GFCFDiet. The product was distributed nationwide through stores and Internet orders. For more information, consumers can call (603) 828-7236.

� About 4,800 Broil King gas grills, manufactured in Canada by Onward Manufacturing Co., because the bottom of the burner-containing cook box can melt or crack if a grease fire occurs. This poses a burn and fire hazard. No injuries have been reported. The grills were sold by independent retailers around the country between February 2006 and April 2008. Details: by phone at (866) 434-7455; by Web at www.broilkingbbq.com or www.cpsc.gov.