(AP) -- The following recalls have been announced:
-About 14,000 Casper the Friendly Ghost Halloween mini-figurines, manufactured in China and imported by Coyne's & Company Inc., because the paint contains high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children. No injuries have been reported. The figurines were sold by gift, specialty, card, and drug stores around the country between June 2005 and September 2008. Details: by phone at 800-336-8666 ; by Web at http://www.coynes.com.
-About 30,000 ghost tea-light holders, manufactured in China and imported by Trade Associates Group Ltd., because they can catch on fire. There have been five reports of holders igniting. The tea-light holders were sold by Crate & Barrel and other retailers around the country between August and October 2008. Details: for holders purchased at Crate & Barrel call 800-451-8217; for holders purchased elsewhere call 888-621-8350, or visit www.tagltd.com.
-About 19,000 Cybex treadmills, made in the U.S. by Cybex International Inc., because the treadmills can speed up unexpectedly due to a malfunction with the lower control board, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The company has received 24 reports of the treadmill unexpectedly increasing speed, including six reports of consumers falling. Three of those incidents resulted in minor injuries. The recall includes the Cybex 445T, 455T, 530T, 450T, 500T, 515T and 520T treadmill models. The product was sold at Cybex International and Cybex dealers nationwide from January 2001 through September this year. Details: by phone at 866-897-9199; by Web at http://www.Cybexintl.com or http://www.cpsc.gov.
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