Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Serious Facial Injury from Explosion of Aerosol Can Prompts Sherwin-Williams Recall; Firm Warns Consumers Not to Handle Hi-Heat™ Coating Cans The aerosol cans can over-pressurize and explode, posing a risk of injury to consumers. Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Raleigh America Recalls Bicycles; Forks Can Break Causing Loss of Control The forks can break during normal use, causing the rider to lose control, fall and suffer serious injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe’s Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rehvac Manufacturing Recalls Safety Relief Plugs Due to Injury Hazard; Plugs Used on Nitrous Oxide Systems and Heating and Air Conditioning Service Tools The safety relief plug can allow pressure to build in the cylinder of an HVAC pressure testing tool or Nitrous Oxide system. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Club Car Inc. Recalls Golf Cars and Other Vehicles; Mechanical Failure Can Result in Loss of Steering Control The steering gear assembly can fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of steering control, posing a risk of injury to the driver and passenger. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Trane CleanEffects™ and American Standard AccuClean™ Air Filtration Systems Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Electrical arcing inside the collection cells can cause the collection cell material to overheat or ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sandal Clogs Recalled by Hanna Andersson Due to Fall Hazard The leather ankle strap can tear or separate from the clog sole, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 3, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Gamewell-FCI Recalls to Upgrade Software Used with Fire Alarm System Control Panels The software in the fire alarm system could fail to recognize when a detector needs servicing as a result of the buildup of dust, dirt, or other environmental… Jul 27, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall The Toro Company Recalls Electric Blowers Due to Projectile Hazards The blower’s impeller, which is a rotating component on the blower, can break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 26, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 26, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Coldwater Creek Recalls Sweaters Due to Burn Hazard Should the sweater come in contact with an ignition source, such as a stove burner, candle flame or cigarette lighter, it could catch fire and cause serious… Jul 26, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 26, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Frozen Carbonated Beverage Dispensers Recalled by IMI Cornelius Due to Fire Hazard A problem with the dispenser’s florescent lamp can cause electrical arcing, which poses a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 26, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 26, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sauder Woodworking Recalls TV Stands Due to Collapse Hazard The TV stand can collapse if the fasteners used to connect the metal legs to the lower shelf are not completely tightened during assembly, posing a risk that… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 25, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 25, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Additional Incidents Prompt Log Splitter Recall Expansion by Brave Products; Could Pose Serious Injury Risk The log splitter’s hydraulic cylinders can have defective rod retention, causing the seals to leak and the rods to detach. Jul 24, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Risk of Explosion and Hearing Damage Prompts Recall of Remote Control Airplanes The airplanes are launched by hand and can explode near the consumer’s head, posing a risk of temporary hearing loss and injuries to eyes, face and hands. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Reclining Lounge Chairs Sold at Menards Stores Recalled for Collapsing Hazard Faulty support brackets and/or weak frames can cause the chairs to collapse, posing a fall and severe laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 20, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 20, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Black & Decker Recalls Trimmers/Edgers Due to Laceration Hazard from Projectiles The trimmer/edger’s spool, spool cap and pieces of trimmer string can come loose during use and become airborne projectiles, posing a laceration hazard to the… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 20, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 20, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Vance Kitira Recalls Cinnamon Spice Candles Due to Fire Hazard There are no instructions on the candle, warning consumers to remove the cinnamon sticks and trim the wick, before lighting the candle. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Brake Cylinder Recalled By Magura USA for Brake Failure Hazard on Off-Road Motorcycles The brake cylinder on the off-road motorcycle can crack and result in brake failure. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Atico International USA Recalls Coffeemakers Sold Exclusively at Walgreens Due to Fire Hazard The coffeemaker can ignite due to an electrical failure, posing a fire hazard. Jul 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ol’ Man Treestands Recalled by TSR Inc.; Locking Pins Can Unexpectedly Fall Out, Posing a Fall Hazard The locking pins in the treestands can come out unexpectedly, exposing consumers to possible injury due to a fall. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 17, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Sportsman’s Warehouse Recalls Flashlights; Counterfeit Batteries Can Overheat, Posing a Fire Hazard The batteries packaged with the recalled flashlights are labeled as “Panasonic CR123A Industrial Lithium” and have been determined by Panasonic to be… Jul 17, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Injuries Prompt Recall of Combination Tire Inflator and Hand Pumps by Genuine Innovations The combination tire inflator and hand pump can shatter under pressure when inflating tires if there is a blockage in the tire valve, posing the risk of… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 17, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Petters Consumer Brands Recalls Sunbeam Over-the-Range Microwaves for Fire Hazard Internal electrical arcing in the microwave can pose a fire hazard to consumers. Jul 17, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 17, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Batteries Used with Power Tools Recalled by Milwaukee Electric Tool Co. Due To Laceration Hazard If a vent on the battery cell is damaged or compromised during use, the battery can explode and pose a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 11, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Meyer Recalls Cooking Torches Due to Fire Hazard Butane fuel can leak from the torch assembly near the nozzle, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 11, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Serious Intestinal Injury Prompts Kipp Brothers Recall of Mag Stix Magnetic Building Sets Small magnets inside the plastic sticks can fall out. Jul 5, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 5, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hammock Stands Recalled by The Algoma Net Co. Due to Fall Hazard The foot brackets on the hammock frame can crack or tear, causing a consumer to fall to the ground. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 3, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 3, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Fire Hazard with Thermador® Built-In Ovens Leads to Recall by BSH Home Appliances Corp. The oven can have gaps in the insulation where overheating can occur and, when used in the self-cleaning mode, it can cause nearby cabinets to overheat. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 29, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 29, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ceramic Heaters Recalled By Lasko; Heaters Could Pose A Fire Hazard The heater’s cord can overheat where it enters the base of the unit, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 28, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The flange, which holds the fuel pump in the fuel tank, can fail to stay connected to the tank itself. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 28, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bond Manufacturing Co. Issues Recall for Folding Recliner Chairs That Can Collapse and Injure Users The chairs can collapse or fall backward due to faulty support brackets or weak frames, posing fall and severe laceration hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 26, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 26, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pier 1 Imports Expands Recall of Glassware Pieces The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Jun 21, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall ATVs Recalled by Polaris Industries Inc. Due to Fire Hazard The recalled ATVs may have a loose fuel valve within the fuel tank, which could cause a fuel leak and pose a fire hazard to riders. Jun 20, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 20, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Jake’s Fireworks Inc. Recalls Fireworks Sold by World Class Distributors Due to Burn and Injury Hazards The tubes on these fireworks devices could become loose, making the devices unstable during use. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Far East Imports Recalls Fireworks Due to Eye Injury Hazard These fireworks devices can travel in an unexpected and dangerous direction, which could pose eye and other injury hazards to bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gateway Inc. Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard These lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, which could pose a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cummins Power Generation Inc. Recalls Stationary Natural Gas and Propane Fueled Generators Due to Fire Hazard The generator’s fuel shut-off valve can fail to close, resulting in a gas leak from the unit. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Briggs & Stratton Snow Thrower Engines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard When the engines are primed, excess fuel can overflow into the carburetor and ignite, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 18, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 18, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Asko Cylinda Recalls DW95 Series Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 14, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 14, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cannondale Announces Recall of Mountain Bicycles; Lefty Forks Can Break Unexpectedly The forks can break during use, causing the rider to lose control of the bicycle, fall and suffer serious injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 13, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 13, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Globe Fire Sprinkler Corp. Recalls Dry Fire Sprinklers: Model J Heads Can Fail to Operate During a Fire The sprinkler heads can deteriorate over time and fail to operate in a fire. Jun 12, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 12, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Silver Stud Earrings Sold Exclusively at Kmart Recalled by Crimzon Rose Accessories Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled earrings contain high levels of lead. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 12, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 12, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Thermador® Ceramic Cooktops Recalled by BSH Home Appliances Corp. Due to Fire Hazard The cooktop can come on by itself when switched off, creating a potential fire hazard if flammable items are left on the cooktop. Jun 7, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Cannondale Recalls Bicycles With Carbon Crankset Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle’s crankset could break, posing a fall hazard to user. Jun 6, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall General Electric Recalls Gas Ranges Due to Fire Hazard These ranges have a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and griddle gas supply tube, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Royal Products Recalls Pine Cone Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle’s exterior coating and beads can ignite and catch fire. CPSC says to stop using it May 31, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Innovative Scuba Concepts Recalls Diving Regulator Components Due to Drowning Hazard The swivel, which is attached to a diving regulator, could separate while diving. CPSC says to stop using it May 31, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kayak Paddle Floats Recalled by NRS Due to Drowning Hazard The plastic tubes used to inflate the paddle float could break and deflate, posing a drowning hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 31, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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