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Suave Kids Bath Sets Sold at Wal-Mart
Recalled for Choking, Other Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firms named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Suave Kids Bath Set
Manufacturer: Almar Sales Co., of New York, NY
Hazard: Items in the baths sets contain small parts that
pose a choking hazard to young children. Additionally,
some of the handles on the carrying case are long enough
to pose a strangulation hazard. Also, the plastic carry-
ing case poses a danger of suffocation.
Incidents/Injuries: No injuries or incidents have been
reported.
Description: This recall involves “Suave” brand bath
sets that contain a 3-in-1 shampoo, bath sponge, and
various other toy animal and character bath products.
The baths sets are packaged in brightly colored vinyl
bags with a clear window. Style numbers involved in
this recall are: SVK 9498, 9499, 9501, 9506, 9507 and
9508. The style numbers are located on the back and/or
bottom right corner of the package, above the UPC code.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide from March 2006
through June 2006 for about $10.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bath sets
and either dispose of them or return them to the store
where purchased for a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Almar Sales at (800) 251-2522 between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm
at recall@almarsales.com
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Cervélo Cycles Inc.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firms named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: 2005 R2.5 Model Carbon Fiber Bicycles
and Bicycle Frames
Distributor: Cervélo Cycles Inc., of Toronto, Canada
Hazard: The bicycle frames can loosen or separate,
causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured.
Incidents/Injuries: : None reported.
Description: This recall only involves the 2005 model
year R2.5 model bicycles and bicycle frames with serial
numbers higher than R251700. The model numbers and
serial numbers are printed on the bicycle frame tubes.
The frames have clear coating over a carbon fiber with
either red and white ”Cervélo” decals on the down tube,
seat tube and head tube, or blue and white decals in
the same locations.
Sold at: Authorized Cervélo retailers nationwide sold
the bicycles with these frames and the frame sets from
December 2004 through May 2005 for about $2,200 for
the frame set and between $3,100 and $3,900 for the
complete bicycle, depending on the components selected.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these bicycles with
the recalled frames and contact Cervèlo to receive a
free replacement frame.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact
Cervélo toll-free at (866) 296-3137 between 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit
www.cervelo.com/R25recall
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Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries
Due to Fire Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Com-
mission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today
announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Rechargeable, lithium-ion batteries
used in ThinkPad notebook computers
Units: About 168,500 battery packs (an additional
357,500 battery packs were sold worldwide).
Battery Distributor: Lenovo (United States) Inc., of
Research Triangle Park, N.C. and International Business
Machines Corp., of Armonk, N.Y.
Battery Manufacturer: Sony Energy Devices Corp., of
Japan
Hazard: These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheat-
ing, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Lenovo has received one confirmed
report of a battery overheating and causing a fire
that damaged the notebook computer. The incident,
which occurred within an airport terminal as the user
was boarding an airplane, caused enough smoking and
sparking that a fire extinguisher was used to put it
out. There was minor property damage and no injuries
were reported.
Description: The recalled lithium-ion batteries were
sold with or sold separately to be used with the
following ThinkPad notebook computers: T Series (T43,
T43p, T60); R Series (R51e, R52, R60, R60e); and X
Series (X60, X60s). The recalled batteries have the
following part or model numbers, which can be found
on the battery label:
Part/model number:
ASM P/N FRU P/N
92P1072 92P1073
92P1088 92P1089
92P1142 92P1141
92P1170 92P1169 or 93P5028
92P1174 92P1173 or 93P5030
Sold Through: Lenovo and IBM's Web sites, telephone
and direct sales, and Lenovo and IBM authorized
distributors between February 2005 and September 2006
as an accessory for between $150 and $180 and as part
of a ThinkPad notebook computer for between $750 and
$3500.
Manufactured in: Japan and China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled
batteries immediately and contact Lenovo to receive
a replacement battery, free-of-charge. Until a
replacement battery arrives, consumers can continue
to use their computer by turning off the system,
removing the battery, and plugging in the AC adapter
and power cord. Consumers should use only genuine
ThinkPad batteries obtained from either Lenovo or an
authorized reseller.
Consumer Contact: Customers should contact Lenovo at
(800) 426-7378 anytime or log on to
www.lenovo.com/batteryprogram to determine if the
battery is part of the recall and to receive a
replacement battery.
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