Recall Wednesday - “The General” Compound Bows, Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows & Old Navy toy

Below are the CPSC recalls I received this past week. Note that 1 of the product is a "child's" toy from Old Navy. All information comes directly from the listserve email sent by the CPSC. Please see the CPSC website for further, more detailed information on all recalled products mentioned below.

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Name of Product: “The General” Compound Bows
Hazard: The ends of the bow’s limbs can unexpectedly break during use and send fragments of the bow in the direction of the user or bystanders, posing a risk of injury.
Description: This recall involves the “The General” compound bows hunting and target models with draw weights of 60 and 70 pounds that do not have a collet (see illustration below) in the limb. The bows measure about 31 inches long and have draw lengths of 26-30 inches. Hunting models were sold in real tree and mossy oak camouflage patterns. Target models were sold in gray, black, and wood-grain. The bows have laminated wood grips engraved with the word “BowTech” and a label with “The General” on the center pivot point of the bottom limb.
Sold at: Authorized BowTech Dealers nationwide from September 2007 through July 2008 for about $800.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09132.html

Name of Product: Green Thumb Twin Wheelbarrows
Hazard: Over-inflating the tire could cause the wheel’s plastic rim to break, posing an injury to the user.
Description: The recalled wheelbarrow has tan plastic wheel rims, a black plastic tray and steel handles and axle.
Sold at: True Value stores nationwide from September 2008 through October 2008 for about $80.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09133.html

Name of product: Stuffed Animal and Creature Toys
Hazard: The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Description: The stuffed animal and creature toys are made out of cotton and have plastic button eyes. They come in a variety of styles, such as a rabbit, penguin and reindeer. The recalled toys and style numbers are listed below:
Type of Stuffed Toy/Style Number
Brown Plaid Creature (Stubby Stuberson)/612756
Pink Striped Dove/600571
Grey Dog/600572
Hot Pink Ceature (Lucy Toothy)/612800

White Dog (Dr. Poopsie)/612738

Brown Penguin/612672
Light Pink Rabbit/612671
Brown Reindeer/612728
Dark Pink Rabbit (Honey O’Bunny)/612806
The style number is located on a white label sewn into the side seam of the toy.
Sold at: Old Navy stores and on the Web at www.oldnavy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for between $6 and $10.

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled products, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09134.html