Nissan Sentras’ brakes may leak
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling 169,202 Sentra sedans in the U.S. to replace a brake cylinder that may leak fluid. An irregularity in some brake cylinders in 2007 and 2008 model-year Sentras may lead to a gap that allows fluid to leak into the brake-booster assembly, causing the brake-warning light to illuminate. If the warning lamp is ignored, one of the brake circuits on the vehicle may not operate as designed, increasing the risk of a crash.
* Torrance-based American Honda Motor Corp. is voluntarily recalling about 20,500 Honda lawn mowers because the mower’s rear shield can break off, allowing debris to be thrown toward the operator. The mowers were sold by Honda Lawn and Garden dealers and Home Depot stores nationwide from October 2007 to June 2008 for about $900. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lawn mowers and contact their local dealer to schedule a free repair. For more information, call (800) 426-7701 or go to www.hondapowerequipment.com.
* Action Products International Inc. of Ocala, Fla., is recalling about 18,500 Children’s Charm Craft Kits because the clasp in the charm craft kits contains high levels of lead. This recall involves “Super Dooper Charms” and “Shoelace Charms” children’s charm craft kits, which contain components to assemble necklaces, jewelry accessories or charms that can be hooked on shoelaces, backpacks or used as zipper pulls. For more information, call (800) 772-2846 or go to www.apii.com.
* F.A.F. Inc. of Greenville, R.I., is recalling about 30,000 “Faded Glory” lip gloss, locket and bracelet sets because the clasp on the bracelet contains high levels of lead. The three-piece sets, sold at Wal-Mart stores nationwide in May and June of this year for about $6, contain a rectangle-shaped lip gloss container, a heart-shaped locket necklace and a charm bracelet featuring a picture of a frog, monkey or cat. Consumers should immediately take the bracelet away from children and return the set to any Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For more information, call (800) 949-3311 or go to www.faf.com.
* About 6,200 Taggies Sleep ‘n Play infant garments, manufactured in China and imported by Rashti & Rashti, are being recalled because the snaps can detach and pose a choking risk for young children. The clothes were sold online and at Buy Buy Baby, Dillard’s, Nordstrom and specialty stores around the country from June 2007 to May. For more information, call (888) 594-3730, or go to www.rashtiandrashti .com or www.cpsc.gov.
* About 3,000 children’s Sun Block jackets and hoodies, made in China and imported by Coolibar Inc., are being recalled because the drawstring through the garment’s hood poses a strangulation hazard to children. Available through Coolibar’s catalog and online, the hoodies were sold from March 2005 to April 2008, and the jackets were sold from February to April this year. For more information, call (866) 266-5422 or go to www.cooli bar.com/recall.html or www .cpsc.gov.
* About 1,400 Redcat Racing FM remote-controlled vehicles, manufactured in China and distributed by Redcat Racing Co., are being recalled because the remote control can malfunction and cause the vehicle to lose control. The vehicles were sold by authorized dealers nationwide from March 2007 to April 2008. For more information, call (602) 454-6445 or go to www.redcatracing.com or www.cpsc.gov.
