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The following products and vehicles were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Unless otherwise indicated, discontinue use of the products immediately and return them to the store where purchased for a refund. For more information about the products, call the manufacturer or CPSC's toll-free hotline, 800-638-2772. Only some cars or trucks recalled are affected. Contact a dealer for your model to see if it is included in the recall. The dealer will tell you what to do.
Product • Animal Snap Bracelets, sold at Cost Plus World Market, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and other retailers from September 2011 to February 2012 for about $3.
Problem • The metal snap band can wear through the fabric covering, resulting in exposed sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard. Consumers can receive a full refund by returning the product to the store where they bought the bracelet. For additional information, contact Toysmith at 800-356-0474 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at http://www.toysmith.com.
Vehicle • Toyota RAV4 2006-2012
Problem • If the nuts for adjusting the rear wheel alignment are improperly tightened, the thread portion of the arm (shaft and turn-buckle) may become loose and rust. This may lead to thread wear in the turn-buckle, causing the arm to separate, which could result in a loss of vehicle control. Owners may contact Toyota at 800-331-4331.