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.

Cribs

More than 2.1 million drop-side cribs by Stork Craft Manufacturing are being recalled, the biggest crib recall in U.S history, following reports of four infant suffocations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall involves 1.2 million cribs in the United States and almost 1 million in Canada, where Stork Craft is based. Sales of the cribs being recalled go back to 1993. Nearly 150,000 of the cribs carry the Fisher-Price logo.

The CPSC said it is aware of four infants who suffocated in the drop-side cribs, which have a side that moves up and down to allow parents to lift children from the cribs more easily. The agency also said there have been 110 incidents of drop-sides detaching from the cribs.

The Stork Craft cribs have had problems with their hardware, which can break, deform or become missing after years. CPSC said there also can be problems with assembly mistakes. These problems can cause the drop-side to detach, creating a dangerous space between the drop-side and the crib mattress, where a child can become trapped.

The commission is urging parents to stop using the cribs until receiving a free repair kit from Stork Craft.

The cribs, which were manufactured and distributed between January 1993 and October 2009, were sold at major retailers including BJ's Wholesale Club, Sears and Walmart stores and online through Target and Costco.

Stork Craft recalled about 500,000 cribs in January because of problems with the brackets that support the mattress. Some of the same models in the earlier recall were also part of this announcement. Consumers can call 877-274-0277 to order the free repair kit, or go to www.storkcraft.com.

Gas ranges

About 900 Electrolux ICON and Kenmore 30-inch PRO gas ranges made in Canada by Electrolux Home Products Inc. are being recalled because an incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide

poisoning. Electrolux has received four reports of carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. The recalled products were sold at appliance retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009. Call 888-360-8557 or 800-733-2299 for more datils or visit www.gasrangeorifice.com.

Warm-up sets

About 5,400 boy's velour warm-up sets, made in Bangladesh by KT Group Inc. are being recalled because the sweat shirts have drawstring hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The sweat shirts have the name "Beverly Hills Polo Club" on the hangtag and on the center back neck. They were sold at Burlington Coat Factory nationwide from September 2007 through October 2009. Call 212-947-2223 for more details or visit www.fashionoptions.com.

Sweat shirts

About 3,700 girl's hooded sweat shirts, made in China by Allura Imports Inc. are being recalled because the sweat shirts have drawstring hoods, posing a strangulation hazard to children. The sweat shirts are velour with a zip front. They were sold as part of a two-piece set. "Major Diva" is printed on the front of the sweat shirts. "2b REAL" is printed on the clothing's tag. The items were sold in hot pink, light pink, ivory and khaki. Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide sold the sweat shirts from October 2008 through July 2009. Call 800-695-4510 for more details or visit www.burlingtoncoatfactory.com.

Pendants

About 1,500 children's metal pendants, made in China and imported by Team Work Trading, are being recalled because the pendants contain high levels of lead. The recall involves eleven types of metal pendants sold with silver-colored chains. The pendants feature symbols from animations. They were sold at toy stores and gift shops nationwide from November 2008 through March 2009.

Ski bindings

About 10,000 alpine ski bindings, made in Romania and imported by Salomon USA, are being recalled because the product's toe component could fail to fully secure the ski boot to the ski binding, causing the binding to release unexpectedly. This could cause the skier to lose control or fall and suffer injuries. The products were sold at authorized Salomon USA and Atomic USA ski dealers nationwide from September 2008 through October 2009. Call 877-789-5111 for more details or visit www.atomicsnow.com.