May 2008
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recalls
& safety alerts


 
Vehicles and Equipment


Ford Expedition/Lincoln Navigator
Door handle housing embossment might fracture during normal use. The handle might not return to the fully closed position, and in a side-impact crash the interior door handle might cause door latch to open, increasing risk of injury to occupant.
Models: 123,632 Expeditions and Navigators (’07-’08).
What to do: Dealer will replace interior door handle spring on all side doors. Call Ford at 800-392-3673.


 
Children’s Products


Evenflo car seats/travel systems
In a side-impact crash, car seat could separate from its base, risking serious injury or death.
Products: 1,000,000 Discovery car seats or travel systems manufactured from 4/05 through 1/08, models 390, 391, 534, and 552.
What to do: Evenflo will send registered owners a free supplemental dual-hook fastener. To get the free fastener, call 800-356-2229 or go to www.evenflo.com.


 
Household Products


Crafters Square hot melt mini glue guns
Guns can short-circuit, smoke, and catch fire, posing risk of burn and electric shock.
Products: 253,000 glue guns sold at Dollar Tree and other dollar stores nationwide from 2/07 through 8/07 for about $1. Dollar Tree has had seven reports of short-circuited guns, with two injuries.
What to do: Return gun for refund. Call 800-876-8077 or go to www.dollartree.com for details. recycling code, it will be marked with the number 7 or the letters “PC,” or both.