Consumer alert!

Electra and Amsterdam bicycles are being recalled because the drive-chain can derail and throw the rider.
Details are here.

Electrifly rechargeable batteries sold separately or used in Heli-Max Axe remote-control toy helicopters are being recalled because they can overheat and start stuff on fire.
About 11,000 of the batteries made by Hobbico were sold.
For a photo and recall details, click here.

La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices are being recalled due to possible chemical contamination.
The recall from Peppers Unlimited may be found here.

Kroger is recalling packages of Kroger Hulless Corn Puff Poppers — Extreme Butter (artificially flavored) because the product may contain milk not listed on the label and be a threat to those with milk-related allergiies.
The recalled product is in 8-ounce packages with a sell-by date of Nov 08 08 244 A or B. It was sold in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

BMW said Wednesday it was recalling 200,000 vehicles over concerns that the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash.
The German automaker said the recall involves the 2006 3 Series, the 2004-2006 5 Series, and the 2004-2006 X3 compact sport utility vehicles in the United States.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said small cracks could develop in a seat detection mat and deactivate the front passenger air bags, although the air bag warning lamp and the passenger air bag “on-off” light would remain on.
No injuries or accidents reported as yet.
In addition to the vehicles in the recall, an ongoing investigation includes the 2004-2006 Z4, 2006 X5, 2006 6 Series and some 2004-2006 7 Series vehicles.
To respond to the problem, BMW said it would extend the warranty to 10 years without any mileage limit for the following vehicles: 2006 6 Series, 2006 3 Series with standard seat, 2004-2005 Z4, 2004-2006 7 Series, 2006 X5, and 2004-2006 5 Series with comfort seats.
BMW said under the extended warranty program, the detection mat in a vehicle with the air bag system problems would be replaced at no charge to the customer.
The company expects to notify owners by mail in late September. Owners can contact BMW at (800) 525-7417.

Snowboard bindings made by Rossignol and sold in 2007 have buckle defects which can cause the bindings to loosen and the user to fall.
Details and a photo are here.

SunSmarties skirts for girls are being recalled because the grommets on them have excessive levels of lead. Consumers can get a refund or exchange. Details are here.

Sure Lite and AtLiife emergency exit lights made by Cooper Lighting are being recalled because the lights have a defect that might cause them not to be illuminated when the power goes out.
Details of the recall are here.

Fisher-Price Pots and Pans toys have a faulty screw connection that can release small balls that might end up choking tots.
Details of the recall may be found here.

Signature Gourmet and Crofton personal blenders have a flaw that can allow them to turn on while your sticking your fingers in them.
Check out the recall notice here.

Pendant-style indoor light fixtures have a bracket that can give way, dropping the light on your head.
The sky isn’t falling, but it might seem that way if the bracket fails while you’re walking under it. Some of the fixtures were sold at Home Depot stores.
The recall notice is here.

Perfect Flame gas grills sold at Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouses are being recalled because the cooking chamber can melt and pose a fire hazard.
There already have been 175 reports of problems from the grills. About 24,000 of the grills were sold.
Details of the recall may be found here.

Look Cycle is recalling about 40,000 pairs of bicycle pedals because the axles can break and cause the riders to fall.
Details are here.

Two kinds of hooded sweatshirts are being recalled because they have drawstrings that are deemed as strangulation hazards for young people.
Raw Blue sportswear is recalling some of its sweatshirts, which were sold at a number of stores, including TJ Maxx.
Other hoodies made by Request Jeans are subject to recall for the same reason as are BongoCheetah Girls hooded sweatshirts.

Halogen work lights made by Chicago Electric are being recalled due to shock hazards.
About 58,000 of them are in circulation.
For details, click here.