Seasonal Items

Name of Product: Grand Gourmet Firepits

Distributor/Retailer: Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich. They were manufactured in Taiwan.

Hazard: The legs of the firepit can bend or snap off during use, causing the firepit to tip over and in turn the fire can escape. This poses a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received reports of two incidents in which the legs of the firepits bowed in and buckled. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Grand Gourmet metal wood-burning firepits model FSQ279. The firepit is black, has four legs and two sparks guards on top. It measures 27 inches wide by 27 inches deep by 25 1/2 inches high. The model number can be found on the cover page of the product manual.

Sold at: Meijer retail stores in Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky from September 2004 through August 2007 for about $60.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled firepits immediately and return them to their nearest Meijer retailer for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Meijer toll-free at (866) 280-8419 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET or visit the company's Web site at www.meijer.com. (11-27-07)

Name of Product: Halloween-themed Baskets

Importer: Hobby Lobby Stores Inc., of Oklahoma City, Okla. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: Surface paint on the bat, pumpkin and witch emblems attached to the baskets contains excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves all 2007 Halloween-themed baskets with item number 5464201. The item number is located next to the price on the paper hangtag on the handle. The plastic baskets are either black or orange with two carrying handles. An emblem of a witch, bat or pumpkin is attached to each side of the handle. The baskets measure 3 inches wide by 6 inches long by 4 1/2 inches deep.

Sold at: Hobby Lobby stores nationwide from August 2007 through November 2007 for about $1.

Remedy: Consumers should take the baskets away from children immediately and return them to Hobby Lobby for a $2 exchange card.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Hobby Lobby at (800) 326-7931 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hobbylobby.com. (11-18-07)

Name of Product: Honda HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA Lawn Mowers

Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Corp., of Torrance, Calif. They were manufactured in the United States.

Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect, a crack can occur in the fuel tank causing a fuel leak. If gasoline leaking from the fuel tank is ignited, a fire or explosion can occur.

Incidents/Injuries: American Honda Motor Corp. has received six reports of fuel leakage. No fires or injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall involves HRX walk-behind lawn mowers with model numbers HRX217KHXA and HRX217KHMA. Only serial numbers from 1400001 through 1453714 are included in the recall. The model and serial number are printed on a label located on the upper rear of the deck. The lawn mower is dark gray with a red engine cover.

Sold at: Honda Lawn and Garden dealers nationwide, including The Home Depot stores, from January 2007 through September 2007 for between $800 and $900.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these recalled lawn mowers immediately and contact any Honda Lawn and Garden dealer to have the fuel tank replaced. Registered owners of the recalled lawn mowers will be mailed a notice.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Honda at (800) 426-7701 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hondapowerequipment.com. (11-15-07)

Name of Product: "Ugly Teeth" Party Favors

Importer: Amscan Inc., of Elmsford, N.Y. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The surface paint on the teeth contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: The fake Halloween teeth are painted white, black and orange with brown gums. They were sold as party favors in packages of eight. "Ugly Teeth," "Amscan," "Party Favors," "Value Pack Party Favors," UPC 0-48419-65002-7 and UPC 0-48419-61663-4 are printed on the packaging.

Sold at: Various retailers nationwide from January 2006 through October 2007 for about $2.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween teeth away from children and return them to the place where purchased for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Amscan Inc. at (800) 335-7585 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.amscan.com. (11-01-07)

Name of Product: Home Patio Sets

Importer: Target, of Minneapolis, Minn. They were manufactured in China.

Hazard: The chair can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests, posing a fall hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Target has received 35 reports of chairs collapsing, resulting in 18 injuries such as bruising to the back, hips, shoulders, arms and finger lacerations.

Description: This recall involves six-piece home patio sets sold exclusively at Target. The set consists of a table, an umbrella and four chairs. The chairs and the umbrella have a black aluminum frame covered with a beige fabric.

Sold exclusively at: Target stores nationwide and on its Web site from November 2006 through July 2007 for about $130.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled patio sets immediately and return the entire six-piece set to any Target store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Target at (800) 440-0680 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.target.com. (10-31-07)

Name of Product: Purple Halloween Pails with Witch Decorations

Importer: Family Dollar Stores, of Charlotte, N.C.

Hazard: The green paint on the pails contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. "Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc," SKU number 1033953 and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.

Sold at: Family Dollar stores nationwide from August 2007 through October 2007 for about $1. They were manufactured in China.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled Halloween pail away from children and return it to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.familydollar.com. (10-25-07)

Name of Product: Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix

Manufacturer: R.L. Albert & Son, of Greenwich, Conn.

Hazard: The surface paint on the eyes, nose and teeth of the skull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Albert's Halloween skull pails filled with candy mix. The skull-shaped pail is white with green eyes, nose and teeth. The pail has a clear lid with a label in which "Albert's" and "Skull Pails Filled with Halloween Candy Mix" is printed. The pail measures about 5 1/2 inches high.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide from September 2007 through October 2007 for $2. They were manufactured in China.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and take it to the retailer where it was purchased to receive a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Albert's toll-free at (866) 796-6110 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. (10-19-07)

Name of Product: Turtle Sprinklers

Importer: Ross Stores Inc., Pleasanton, Calif.

Hazard: The turtle's body can fill with water, causing it to crack or explode, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the turtle sprinkler cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The turtle sprinkler is made of plastic resin and measures about 6 1/2 inches tall. The SKU number 400022708494 is printed on a label located on the underside of the sprinkler.

Sold at: Ross Stores and dd's Discounts nationwide from March 2007 through September 2007 for about $9. They were manufactured in China.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the sprinkler immediately, and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For further information, contact Ross toll-free at (877) 455-7677 anytime Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at ,a href="http://www.rossstores.com">www.rossstores.com . (10-12-07)

Name of Product: Double Hammocks

Importer: Collections Etc. Inc., of Elk Grove Village, Ill.

Manufacturer: Transfar International Corp., of Taipei, Taiwan

Hazard: The wooden rods at the head and foot of the hammock used to extend the fabric can break, causing the hammock to collapse and the user to fall to the ground.

Incidents: Collections Etc. is aware of five reports of the wooden rods breaking, resulting in four reports of injuries including minor cuts and sore necks and backs.

Description: This recall involves hammocks made with a solid green fabric and white support ropes. The hammocks' green fabric measures 73 inches long by 46 inches wide and supports a maximum of up to 350 pounds.

Sold through: Web sites and catalogs nationwide from May 2007 through August 2007 for about $20. They were manufactured in Taiwan.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the hammocks immediately and contact Collections Etc. for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Collections Etc. at (800) 518-3020 between 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday. Consumers also can also log onto the firm's Web site at www.collectionsetc.com. (10-12-07)

Name of Product: Sequin Glitter Candles

Distributor: Christmas Tree Shops Inc., of South Yarmouth, Mass.

Hazard: The candle's exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of flames or smoke coming from the candle or the exterior coating. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves glitter candles in three styles.

UPC | Size/Shape
0 00014 42442 7 | 3 inches across x 3 inches tall
0 00014 42441 0 | 3 inches across x 6 inches tall
0 00014 42444 1 | 6 inches tall, teardrop shape

The candles were available in gold, silver and red. The UPC label can be located on the product's packaging. They sold at Christmas Tree Shop retail locations nationwide from November 2006 through December 2006 for between $1.70 and $3. They were manufactured in China.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the candles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For a list of stores, visit the firm's Web site.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Christmas Tree Shops toll-free at (888) 287-3232 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.christmastreeshops.com. (10-12-07)