Recalls

Product recalls announced within the past week. Details are available in most cases at www.cpsc.gov and other Web sites or telephone numbers listed.

Strollers

About a million Maclaren strollers made in China and sold by Target and Babies R Us, after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. The recall includes all nine models of single and double umbrella Maclaren strollers. The strollers were distributed by Maclaren USA Inc of South Norwalk, Conn. The recall includes the following models: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, TechnoXLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. They have been sold since 1999. The company is offering free hinge covers.

Blowers

About 85,000 Homelite backpack blowers, made in China and distributed by Homelite Consumer Products Inc. of Anderson, S.C., because the fuel tanks can leak. The blowers were sold at Home Depot, Direct Tools Factory Outlets, CPO Homelite, Gardner, Tap Enterprises, Isla Supply and Heartland America stores between September 2007 and October 2009. Details at 800-242-4672, www.homelite.com.

Tree stands

About 13,000 hang-on fixed position tree stands used for hunting, made in China and imported by Gander Mountain Co. of St. Paul, Minn., because the clasp can open unexpectedly. This would cause the tree stand to fall. The company has received two reports of people falling. The tree stands were sold at Gander Mountain stores between July 2008 and July 2009. Details at 888-542-6337, www.gandermountain.com.

Bike parts

About 6,400 EA30 bicycle stems, made in China and imported by Easton Sports, of Scotts Valley, Calif. The bicycle stem can crack and cause the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury. The bicycles with EA30 stems were sold at independent bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2007 through August 2009. The stems sold separately were sold from August 2007 through September 2009. Details at 866-892-6059, www.eastonbike.com.

Dietary supplements

GMP Herbal Products Inc. of Westminster, Calif., is recalling Pai You Guo, a weight loss dietary supplement, because it contains drug ingredients not declared on the label. The product was found to contain phenolphthalein, a suspected cancer-causing agent not approved in the U.S. The product also contains sibutramine, known to substantially increase blood pressure and pulse rate.

The company said it has not heard any reports of illnesses or injuries. The product was sold, either in a box of 30 capsules or a bag of 10-gram powder packets, via the Internet. Details at 866-995-8585.

Also, IDS Sports is recalling select dietary supplements — Bromodrol, Dual Action Grow Tabs, Grow Tabs, Mass Tabs, and Ripped Tabs TR — because they might contain steroids. Details: by phone at 888-795-0444.