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Recalls: Snowmobiles, kettles listed

The following recalls were issued Feb. 21 - 25 by federal and state agencies:

Snowmobiles: Arctic Cat Inc. is recalling Arctic Cat Snowmobiles sold October 2009 - February 2010. Fuel can leak from the fuel pump at the fuel tank mounting screws, posing a fire hazard. The recall involves Model Year 2010 Arctic Cat 500 Sno Pro models. The model name and number are displayed on the side of the seat and on the engine cowling. Consumers should contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Consumers can also contact Arctic Cat, www.arctic-cat.com, 800-279-6851.Tea Kettles: Bristol Model and Martha Stewart Collection® is recalling Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles sold October 2005 - January 2010. The handle on the tea kettle can come loose, posing a burn hazard. This recall involves Copco and Wild Leaf Tea Co. Bristol model and Martha Stewart Collection® Enameled Steel Tea Kettles with enamel finishes in white, crème, blue, cobalt, sand, red and green. Consumers should contact Copco, 866-255-9237,

www.copco.com, for a refund.Hockey Sets: Sportime is recalling BigBox Hockey Sets sold November 2006 - October 2009. The surface coating on the boards, which are assembled together to form the floor hockey playing-field, contain excessive levels of lead. This recall involves all sets of BigBox Hockey, each consisting of six boards, measuring 6-foot- long by 10-inches-tall. The boards come in six colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. Consumers should contact Sportime, 888-388-3224,

www.schoolspecialty.com, to obtain a full refund.Footrests: Fellowes Inc. is recalling Fellowes Climate Control Footrests sold October 2009 - January 2010. The footrest's fan can become blocked and overheat when used in the upright position, posing a fire hazard. The recalled footrests are black and made of plastic. The Fellowes brand item No. 80309 can be found on the serial label at the bottom side of the footrest, which can be identified by Revision or letter "A" on the label, which appears after the date code. Consumers should contact Fellowes, 800-955-3344,

www.fellowes.com, to arrange for the return and replacement of the product or a full refund.Ice Cube Machines: Scotsman Group LLC is recalling Scotsman® Commercial Modular Cube Ice Machines (Modular Cubers) sold September 2006 - December 2009. The solenoid, an electrical component in the product, can fail and result in an electrical arc that can pose a fire hazard. The recalled machines are designed to be installed on top of ice storage bins or ice dispensers, and typically are used in commercial establishments. Model numbers begin with C0322, C0330, C0522, C0530, C0630, C0830, C1030, C1448, C1848, C2148, EH130, EH222, EH330, or EH430, and serial numbers of the recalled machines within these model designations begin with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09. Model and serial numbers are on the back of all machines and, depending on the model, behind the machine's front panel either in the lower right corner of the machine or on the left side of the sheet metal wall that separates the larger (equipment) compartment from the smaller (ice-making) compartment. Customers should contact Scotsman, 800-541-0520, www.scotsman-ice.com, to schedule a free repair.For more information:

www.recalls.org