Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall J.C. Penney Recalls Breyer Stirrup Ornaments Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the ornaments contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Oct 11, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Flaghouse Inc. Recalls Kidnastics Balance Beams Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the balance beam contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 11, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Christmas Tree Shops Recalls Glitter Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle’s exterior glitter coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 9, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Toshiba Recalls AC Adapters sold with Portable DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can fail, causing the portable DVD player to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 9, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fluorescent Ceiling Light Fixtures Sold Exclusively at Home Depot Recalled by Lithonia Lighting Due to Shock Hazard A wire inside the light fixture could be loose, posing an electrical shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 9, 2007The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Oct 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 9, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall P3 International Recalls IonizAir™ Air Purifiers Due to Risk of Fire The air purifier’s cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Razor USA Recalls E300 Electric Scooters; Handlebars Can Detach Causing Loss of Control A weld can break causing the handlebar to detach. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Dollar General Recalls Tumblers Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the center of the eyes of some of the cups can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Oct 4, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 4, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General Due to Risk of Lead Exposure The key chains contain high levels of lead. Oct 4, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 4, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Antioch Publishing Recalls Bookmarks and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Paint on the spiral metal bindings of the journals, clip of the bookmarks and the clear coating on the marquis bookmarks and bracelets contain excessive levels… Oct 4, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 4, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sports Authority Recalls Aluminum Water Bottles Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paint on the water bottle contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 4, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 4, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Salton Inc. and QVC Recall Electric Toasters Due to Fire Hazard The toaster can turn on without bread in the slots and ignite items placed on top of it, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Honeywell Recalls Gas Valves Used in Decorative Fireplaces and Stoves Due To Burn Hazard The activation knob on the valve can be left in a position between OFF and PILOT, which can cause the pilot gas to leak and accumulate prior to burner ignition. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 2, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Timberland Recalls Steel Toe Boots Due to Foot Injury Hazard The boots could fail to provide the intended protection against compression and impact, posing the risk of a foot injury to consumers. Oct 2, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Risk of Impact Injury Prompts Recall of Estes-Cox Model Rockets The model rocket’s side or engine retainer ring can separate and cause the rocket to fall without the nose cone separating and the parachute deploying, posing… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the puppet theater’s wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Sep 26, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 26, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Back to Basics Products Recalls Iced Tea Makers Due to Fire Hazard The iced tea maker’s components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Keystone Manufacturing Co. and QVC Recall Convection Ovens with Rotisserie Due to Fire and Electrical Shock Hazards Wires behind the control panel can overheat, posing fire and electric shock hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 12, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 12, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn Hazards The candle’s wax can catch fire causing a high flame, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 6, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 6, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Apex Security Systems with XICOR Memory Chip Recalled by Honeywell International; Could Fail to Warn of Fire, Intrusion The memory chip in the control panel could lose programmed values in the event of a power outage exceeding four hours. Sep 6, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 6, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The heater can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 30, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 30, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall B&F System Inc. Recalls Emergency Tool Kits Due to Fire and Shock Hazards Booster cables in the recalled kits can have undersized wiring and inadequate connections, posing a fire and shock hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 30, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 30, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters Recalled Due to Fire Hazard If the fan stops working and the heater continues to run, the unit can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Aug 30, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 30, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Weather Radios Recalled by Oregon Scientific Due to Failure to Receive National Weather Service Alerts The radios could fail to receive National Weather Service alert signals in certain areas of the country. Aug 29, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall M&J Engineering Recalls Swivels for Scuba Diving Masks Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving mask, could separate while diving. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Sam’s Club Recalls Outdoor Torch Lamps Due to Fire, Burn and Laceration Hazards The ceramic torch head can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing it to break and spill torch fuel. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Wolverine Recalls Caterpillar Logger Boots; Can Pose Shock Hazard To User Due to Mislabeling The recalled logger boots could be incorrectly labeled as resistant to electrical current. Aug 28, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 28, 2007The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Shindaiwa Inc. Announces Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The muffler’s outer shell can melt allowing exhaust gas to exit from the bottom or back side of the muffler. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 24, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Calligaris USA Recalls Bar Stools Due to Fall Hazard The seat on the bar stools can detach, causing the consumer to fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 24, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Basic Editions Girls’ Clothing Sets Recalled by Kmart; Drawstrings at Waist Pose Entrapment Hazard The recalled shirts have drawstrings at the waist. Aug 23, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall AC Adapters Sold With Network Hard Drives Recalled by I-O Data Device USA Due to Burn Hazard The AC adapters can overheat or melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall J.C. Penney Recalls Spindle-Back Chairs Due to Fall Hazard The wood stretchers can split while in use and the chairs can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Thomas and Friends, Curious George and Other Spinning Tops and Tin Pails Recalled By Schylling Associates Due To Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paints on the wooden handles of the tops and pails contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Aug 22, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Martin Designs Inc. Recalls SpongeBob SquarePants™ Character Address Books and Journals Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The paint on the metal spiral bindings of the address books and journals can contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint ban. Aug 22, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 22, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Clarion Expands Recall of Vehicle Navigation and Entertainment System Batteries Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The lithium-ion batteries in these units can melt or overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 16, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Giftco Inc. Recalls Pine Cone Candle Sets Due to Fire Hazard The candles’ exterior paint and coating can ignite and catch fire, igniting nearby combustibles. Aug 15, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Recalls Skil® Circular Saws Due to Laceration Hazard The trigger switch on the circular saw can be locked on or the switch can be turned on without the use of the safety lock-out. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 15, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall International Home Fashions and Bilt-Safe Technologies Recall “Classic Beautyrest” Electric Throws Due to Fire Hazard Bunching, folding or tucking of these electric throws can cause them to overheat, resulting in smoldering, melting, fire and burn hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 15, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Additional Reports of Magnets Detaching from Polly Pocket Play Sets Prompts Expanded Recall by Mattel Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. Aug 14, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 14, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative Recalls Junction Boxes for Fire Hazard Wiring connections within the junction box can become loose, posing an overheating and fire hazard. Aug 13, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 13, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Formation Inc. Recalls Coca-Cola® Themed Drinking Glasses Due to Laceration Hazard The inner wall of the double-walled glasses can break easily, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 10, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 10, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 9, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Toshiba Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Stübben Steeltec Horseback Riding Stirrups Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The stirrup’s hinges can break, posing a fall hazard to riders. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 8, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 8, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Metal Folding Chairs Sold at Cost Plus World Market Stores Recalled Due to Collapse and Fall Hazards The chairs can collapse due to faulty rivets, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 8, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 8, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall LED Lights Recalled by Plan 9 Due to Fire Hazard The circuit board in the lights can overheat, posing a risk of fire. Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

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