GE Zoneline® Air Conditioners and Heaters

 GE Zoneline^® Air Conditioners and Heaters Recalled

Hazard:  An electrical component in the heating system can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

General Electric and Sharp have received a total of four reports of incidents involving smoke and/or fire with the air conditioning and heating units, one of which occurred in Canada. In two of the reported incidents, fire extended beyond the air conditioning and heating unit, resulting in property damage. However, no injuries have been reported.

This recall involves GE Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners ("PTACs") and packaged terminal heat pumps manufactured between approximately January 2010 and March 2011. The product is most often used in apartment buildings and commercial space.

The GE logo is affixed to the control panel door. Serial and model numbers are printed on the rating plate. Consumers will need to remove the front panel to locate the rating plate.

Product bearing the following model and serial numbers are included in this recall:

Brand	Model Number (Begins with)	Serial Number (Begins with)
GE	AZ41, AZ61	AT, DT, FT, GT, HT, LT, MT, RT, ST, TT, VT, ZT, AV, DV and FV

 Approximately 3,600 of the affected heating units were sold through Williams and authorized representatives, HVAC distributor installers, and contractors across Canada.

Remedy:   Consumers should immediately stop using the air conditioning and heating units in the heat mode and contact Williams corporation to schedule a free repair. Consumers should confirm whether they have one of the impacted units by checking the model number, as well as matching both the model number and serial numbers provided.

For more information, consumers may contact Williams corporation at 1-888-209-0999 between 8AM and 5PM ET Monday through Friday or by e-mail zonelinerecall@williamshvac.com or visit the firm's website.

Emma's Garden Dress

Emma's Garden Dress Recalled

Hazard:  The recalled product has decorative buttons that may detach. This poses a choking hazard to young children.


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately take the dresses away from children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store credit.

For more information, consumers may contact Winners at 1-800-646-9466 between 9AM and 5PM ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website.

Sanus Elements model ELM-205 Low-Profile Power Conditioners/surge protectors

Sanus Elements model ELM-205

Low-Profile Power Conditioners/surge protectors Recalled

Hazard:  Improper grounding of the case and inadequate insulation for the circuit breaker poses an electrical shock hazard to consumers.


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Milestone for a replacement product or refund.

For more information, consumers may contact Milestone toll-free at 1-877-894-6280 between 8AM and 9PM CT Monday through Friday and between 10:30AM and 7PM CT Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's website.

ELNA eXcellence 740 Sewing Machines

ELNA eXcellence 740 Sewing Machines Recalled

Hazard:  The wires inside the sewing machine can short circuit. This may pose a risk of fire.

Janome Canada Ltd. has received one report of a sewing machine catching fire. No injuries or property damage have been reported.


This recall involves the Elna eXcellence 740 sewing machine. The machine is white and navy with a digital touch panel. "Elna" and "eXcellence 740" are printed on the front of the machine.

Affected machines have the following serial numbers located on the machine beside "NO" as depicted in the attached photograph.

Starting with
030117189
030121470
040135729
110008359

Ending with
030117308
030121569
040135798
Approximately 112 units of the affected sewing machines were sold at Elna sewing machine dealers across Canada. 


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the sewing machine and unplug it from its power source. Take the sewing machine to the Elna authorized dealer where it was purchased for a free repair/update.

For more information, consumers may contact contact Elna Canada at 1-800-661-7397, or visit the firm's website.

Musical Shaker Instrument Recalled by Woodstock Percussion

Musical Shaker Instrument 

Recalled by Woodstock Percussion

Hazard:  The handle can detach from the shaker, exposing a rough edge and posing a laceration hazard. The detached handle also exposes small steel pellets and a plastic plug which pose choking hazards.

The company received one report from a consumer that the handle on two Gripper Shakers detached. No injuries have been reported.


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately take the recalled shakers away from children and contact Woodstock Percussion Inc. to receive information on returning the product for a $7 refund.

For additional information consumers may contact Woodstock Percussion, Inc. toll free at 1-866-543-2848 anytime or by email at safety@chimes.com.

"Blade" brand micro helicopters by Horizon Hobby

"Blade" brand micro helicopters 

by Horizon Hobby Recalled

Hazard:  The main rotor blades and main rotor grips can release from the main rotor head while in use. This poses an impact or laceration hazard to the user or persons nearby.

Horizon Hobby has received 337 reports of the rotor blades releasing from the rotor head, including 34 reports of a blade striking a user. This has resulted in 16 laceration injuries.

This recall involves "Blade"-brand ultra-micro indoor/outdoor model helicopters that have red and blue canopies. The name "Blade mCP X" is printed on both sides of the canopy. The following model numbers are included in this recall; the model number is printed on the underside of the product packaging, along with the UPC.

Product Name	Description	Model Number	UPC
Blade mCP X Bind-N-Fly Helicopter	Micro model helicopter	BLH3500	6 05482 02911 4
Blade mCP X Ready to Fly Helicopter	Micro model helicopter with transmitter	BLH3580	6 05482 02912 1
Blade mCP X Main Blade Grips with Bearings	Main rotor blade grips for helicopter	BLH3514	6 05482 03587 0

 Approximately 1,260 of the recalled helicopters were sold at hobby and specialty stores across Canada.

Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helicopters and contact Horizon Hobby to receive free replacement blade grips.

For more information, consumers may contact Horizon Hobby at 1-877-504-0233 between 8AM and 7PM CT Monday to Friday, between 8AM and 5PM CT on Saturdays, and between 12PM and 5PM CT on Sundays. Alternatively, consumers can visit the firm's recall website.

Bell Sports Exodus Full-Face Bicycle Motocross Helmet (Youth)

Bell Sports Exodus Full-Face 

Bicycle Motocross Helmet (Youth)  Recalled

Hazard:  The plastic release buckle on the helmet that connects the chin straps can separate and cause the helmet to eject from the user's head. This can pose a risk of serious injury or death to the user.

There has been one report of the helmet ejecting off of the head, causing a laceration under the eye that required stitches.

Approximately 2,500 units of the recalled helmets were sold at Wal-Mart and Mountain Equipment Co-op stores across Canada.


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled helmets and contact Bell Sports to receive a refund or replacement helmet.

For more information, consumers may contact Bell Sports at 1-866-892-6059 (English only) or by e-mail at answer_desk@bellsports.com. Consumers can also visit the
Bell Sports' website .

Lithium-Ion Batteries (HP and Compaq Notebook Computers)

Lithium-Ion Batteries 

(HP and Compaq Notebook Computers) Recalled

Hazard:  The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

Since the June 2010 recall expansion, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. has received 5 additional reports in Canada of overheated batteries that ruptured, resulting in flames/fire and 3 instances of minor property damage with no reported injuries. To date, there have been a total of 15 reports from Canada.

In the United States, Hewlett-Packard Company has received a total of 92 reports of batteries overheating and rupturing. This has resulted in 23 instances of minor personal injury and 80 instances of minor property damage.

This recall involves lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are used with various HP (Hewlett-Packard) and Compaq notebook computers. Recalled batteries will be in one of the following notebook computer models and must have one of the battery bar code labels in the table shown below. If your original battery has not been replaced, it is important to validate your battery, even if validated previously.

The notebook model number can be found at the top of a service label, on the bottom of the computer. The bar code label can be found on the battery after it is removed from the notebook computer.

Notebook computers that could contain a recalled battery can be identified by the following model numbers and bar codes. Not all batteries matching the bar codes are being recalled.

Since the June 2010 recall expansion, one new model number and several new battery bar codes have been added to this recall. These new additions are shown in red in the following table.

Brand	Model Number	Battery Bar Codes (^ in the code can be any letter or number)
HP Pavilion	dv2000, dv2500, dv2700, dv6000, dv6500, dv6700, dx6000, dx6500, dx6700	62940^^AXV^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^ 65035^^B7V^^^^ 65035^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^BGV^^^^
	dv9000, dv9500, dv9700	65033^^B7U^^^^ 65033^^B7V^^^^ 65033^^BGU^^^^ 65033^^BGV^^^^
Compaq Presario	A900 C700 F500, F700 V3000, V3500, V3700, V6000, V6500, V6700	62940^^AXV^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^ 65035^^B7V^^^^ 65035^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^BGV^^^^
HP (Hewlett-Packard)	G6000, G7000	62940^^AXV^^^^ 65035^^B7U^^^^ 65035^^B7V^^^^ 65035^^BGU^^^^ 65035^^BGV^^^^
HP Compaq	6510b, 6515b, 6710b, 6710s, 6715b, 6715s	65000^^B5V^^^^
	6520s	67150^^AXU^^^^ 67150^^AXV^^^^
	6720s	67059^^V8U^^^^ 67059^^V8V^^^^

For more information pertaining to the June 2010 recall expansion, please visit: Recall Expansion on Lithium-Ion Batteries (HP and Compaq Notebook Computers).

For information on the original May 2009 recall, please visit: Original recall on Lithium-Ion Batteries (HP and Compaq Notebook Computers).


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately check their notebook model and batteries.

Batteries that are included in this recall should immediately be removed from the notebook computer. Consumers should contact HP to confirm whether their battery is included in the recall, even if the battery was previously checked.

Consumers with recalled batteries will receive a free replacement battery.

After removing the recalled battery, the AC adaptor can be used to power the notebook computer until a replacement battery arrives. Consumers should only use batteries obtained from HP or an authorized reseller.

For more information, consumers may visit the HP Battery Replacement Program website or contact HP at 1-888-202-4320 between 7AM and 7PM CT Monday through Friday.

Katie Little Infant Bathrobes by Kids Line

Katie Little Infant Bathrobes by Kids Line Recalled

Hazard: The recalled bathrobes do not meet the design and flammability requirements for children's sleepwear under Canadian law.

Children's sleepwear that is loose fitting or that has loose edges can contact ignition sources such as stove elements, candles, and matches more easily than tight-fitting sleepwear. Once ignited the sleepwear can burn rapidly and cause severe burns to large areas of the child's body, resulting in shock and sometimes death.

Approximately 1,200 units of the recalled bathrobes were sold at children's specialty stores across Canada. 


Remedy:  Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleepwear away from children and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.