May 2, 2008
 
RECALLS THIS WEEK: Dinnerware with Lead...Table Saws...Beach Chairs...and Other Product Recalls
 
By Huntingtonnews.net Staff
with information from www.recalls.org
 
DINNERWARE
 
Lifetime Brands, Inc., of Garden City, New York, announced that, as a result of its internal compliance and independent product testing programs, it recently became aware that certain Pfaltzgraff® Villa della Luna® pattern and Nautica J Class® pattern stoneware dinnerware products may exceed the levels for lead and/or cadmium and is recalling those items.
 
Specifically, the following products are subject to this recall:
 
Nautica J Class® Red Dinner Plates and Salad Plates Villa della Luna® Dinner Plates and Soup/Cereal Bowls
 
These dinnerware products may have been sold as part of a set or individually online and through retail stores nationwide.
 
For additional information regarding the recall, please contact us by dialing the following toll free
numbers:
 
(800) 499-1976 – For Pfaltzgraff® Dinnerware
(866) 928-0060 – For Nautica® Dinnerware
 
More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
TABLE SAWS
 
DEWALT Industrial Tool Co. is recalling DEWALT DW744 Jobsite Table Saws sold nationwide from April 2007 to January 2008. The pivot bracket on the saw can separate which can misalign the blade and the fence and cause kick back. This poses a laceration hazard.
 
This recall involves the 10 inch DEWALT jobsite table saw model number DW744. Date codes included in the recall are 200715 through 200740. The model number and date code are located on the nameplate on the front of the saw. Table saws with an “X” stamped on the nameplate by the date code are not included in this recall.
 
Consumers should contact DEWALT at (888) 742-9178 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday for the location of a service center to obtain a free replacement table saw or visit http://www.dewalt.com/us/articles/article.asp?ID=1612. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
BEACH CHAIRS
 
Rio Brands Recalls is recalling Beach® High-Boy Folding Beach Chairs sold nationwide from January 2008 to March 2008. The rear leg of the chair can break, posing a fall hazard.
 
This recall involves the Rio Beach® High-Boy folding beach chairs with UPC and model numbers listed below. “Rio Beach® High-Boy,” the UPC number and the model number can be found on the hand tag and on a sticker on the rear leg.
 
UPC # MODEL #
SC640-702 0-80958-26396-2
SC640-812 0-80958-26465-5
SC640-818 0-80958-26466-2
SC640-8182 0-80958-27165-3
SC641-084-BB 0-80958-27015-1

Consumers should return the chairs to the location where purchased for a full refund.
 
Consumers can also contact Rio Brands at (800) 866-8520 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit http://www.riobrands.com/SC640RECALL.pdf (PDF). More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
HAMMOCKS
 
Think Big Products LLC, dba LivingXL is recalling Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks sold nationwide from May 2007 to October 2007. The metal frame for the hammocks can crack and break, causing a consumer to fall to the ground.
 
The recalled hammocks are Model X1010 multi texteline hammock and Model X1011 striped quilted hammock. They consist of a metal frame and cloth hammock.. The model number is located on the hammock’s packaging and/or instruction sheet.
 
Consumers should contact LivingXL at (800) 535-7639 extension 7777 anytime for instructions on returning the hammock to receive a full refund or visit www.LivingXL.com. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
QVC HEATERS
 
QVC is recalling SoleusAir Space Heaters sold nationwide from December 2007 to March 2008. The unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
 
The recalled heater is a 1,500 watt, black or charcoal-colored, canister-shaped space heater with three heat settings. The words "SoleusAir 360 Micathermic Heater" are printed on a label located on the front of the unit.
 
Consumers who have not received an information packet from QVC should contact QVC at (800) 367-9444 between 7 a.m. and 1 a.m. ET any day or visit http://www.qvc.com/qic/qvcapp.aspx/main.html.file.%7Crecall,html?cm_re=FOOTE R-_-QPOLICIESANDINFO-_-PRODUCTRECALL&cm_sp=FOOTER-_-QPOLICIESANDINFO-_-PRODU CTRECALL. More info at www.recalls.org.
 
 
CHILDREN’S STORAGE BINS SOLD AT LOWE’S STORES
 
L G Sourcing Inc. is recalling Children’s Storage Bins sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide from March 2007 to February 2008. Surface paint on the storage bins could contain excessive levels of lead.
 
The recalled storage bins are wooden with scalloped edges and were sold in pastel green or pink. Item number 226782 (pastel green storage bin) or 226781 (pink storage bin) is located on the bottom of the storage bin.
 
Consumers should return the storage bins to any Lowe’s store for a full refund.
 
Consumers can also contact L G Sourcing at (866) 493-6563 anytime, or visit http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/recalls.html. More info at www.recalls.org.