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1.4M children’s clogs recalled for choking risks

About 1.4 million Buster Brown children's clogs decorated with Barbie, Transformers and characters from "Cars" have been recalled because their wheels can detach and pose a choking hazard. Thousands of gas grills, thermostats and elliptical trainers also have been called back.
/ Source: TODAY staff and wire

Parents, don't let your kids take these wheels for a spin. About 1.4 million Buster Brown children's clogs decorated with Barbie, Transformers and characters from the movie "Cars" have been recalled because their decorative wheels can detach and pose a choking hazard.

The clogs were manufactured in China and distributed by Buster Brown Shoe Co. Inc. of St. Louis and Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. of Hong Kong. The companies have received two reports of detached wheels, but no reports of injuries.

This recall of 1.4 million clogs follows an earlier recall of 73,000 pairs of Buster Brown children's clogs in April.

The shoes were sold at major retailers around the country including Bealls', Famous Footwear, J.C. Penney, Meijer, Rack Room, Sears, Shoe Show, Target and Wal-Mart between August 2007 and June 2009. They ranged in price from $10 to $25.

For more information about the recall, call 888-869-1044 or visit the Web sites of Buster Brown and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

These additional recalls also have been announced:

  • About 113,000 Blue Ember gas grills in the U.S. and Canada. The gas grills, made in China and imported by Fiesta Gas Grills, of Dickson, Tenn., are recalled because the hose of the gas tank can get too close to the firebox and be exposed to heat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. In the U.S., Fiesta received 161 reports of grill fires, including nine injuries. There were two incidents of major burns on different parts of the body, six incidents of minor burns and one involving temporary hearing loss. The recalled Blue Ember liquid propane outdoor grills were sold at various home centers and retailers in the U.S. from November 2006 through June 2008. Details: by phone at 866-740-7849; online at the Web sites of Blue Ember and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
  • About 30,000 208-volt and 240-volt thermostats, made in Denmark and imported and distributed by OJ Electronics of Chicago, because of a shock risk. No incidents have been reported. The thermostats were sold at home improvement stores, tile shops and other retailers around the country between January 2004 and December 2008. Details: by phone at 800-380-6940; online at the Web sites of OJ Electronics and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
  • About 11,000 Elliptical Cross Trainers, made in China by Stamina Products Inc. of Springfield, Mo. The company is providing new warning and assembly instructions. If the elliptical pedal shafts are not security tightened to the cranks, the pedal shafts could become loose from the cranks, possibly resulting in serious injury to the user and product damage. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled products were sold at various retailers and retail Web sites from October 2007 to May 2009. Consumers are being advised to not assemble or use the machines until they have reviewed the modified warnings and assembly instructions. They can obtain the new warning and assembly instructions by contacting the company. Details: by phone at 800-375-7520; online at the Web sites of Stamina Products and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission