Okay, the "iPad is stuck in recovery mode" - so what exactly is showing on the screen?
When you plug it into the PC, do you get any sound or see any attempt by your PC to load drivers? In other words, with the iPad connected, can you access or see it via Windows Explorer?
What happens when you try to put the iPad into DFU Mode? If you don't know what that is, or need help on putting an iPad into DFU Mode, see this link:
http://www.ipadforums.net/showthread.php?t=27489
Have you tried connecting it to the PC with an Apple-specific/iPad-specific USB cable? Have you tried connecting it to a different USB port on the PC (preferably one ON the PC, not a dock or USB hub)?
What happens when/if you reboot the iPad? To do (apologies if you already know): Hold both the power and home buttons until the screen goes dark and the Apple logo then appears (the slide to unlock screen may or may not appear). Once the logo appears, release the buttons. After a time, your homescreen will appear. Please note that it may take some time for the Apple logo to appear or for your homescreen to appear (or both). This is normal. Eventually, the homescreen will appear.
That's enough trouble-shooting questions for now. See if you can do any of the actions - and see if any of them help. Holler back when ready. Thanks.
Marilyn