Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs Due to Loss of Control Hazard - Three Crashes Reported The ATV’s front bearing carrier can fail due to an insufficient amount of material thickness in the area where the lower a-arm and ball joint are attached,… CPSC says to stop using it May 30, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 30, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Polaris Recalls Select Hawkeye Model ATVs for Steering Post Failure Hazard The steering posts can break in the area where the handlebar attaches to the steering post. CPSC says to stop using it May 30, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 30, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall K2 Sports Recalls Marker M1 Demo Ski Bindings Due to Unexpected Release, Fall Hazard Skiers can unintentionally displace a lever at the rear of the binding, which is used for fitting adjustment by ski technicians. May 30, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 30, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled Due to Fuel Leak The seal around the fuel tank can loosen, allowing fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 23, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 23, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Currey & Company Recalls Lamps Due to Shock, Fire Hazards The light sockets on these lamps have a defect, which poses electrical shock and fire hazards. CPSC says to stop using it May 17, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 17, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall General Electric Recalls Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard Liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser onto the dishwasher’s internal wiring, which can cause an electrical short and overheating, posing a fire hazard… CPSC says to stop using it May 16, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Samara Brothers Recalls Boys’ Three-Piece Shorts Set Due to Choking Hazard The decorative fish buttons on the shorts and shirt could detach, posing a choking hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 16, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 16, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Berkline Heated Massage Recliners Recalled Due to Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture Stores The control device that adjusts the heat and massage settings can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it May 11, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 11, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Halogen Table Lamps Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard These lamps can short circuit, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Restaurants Recall Rooster Kitchen Stools Due to Collapse Hazard The stools can unexpectedly collapse during use, causing a consumer to fall to the floor. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall FLOR Inc. Recalls Carpet Tiles Due to Puncture Hazard Pin-like needles can be embedded in the carpet tiles, posing a puncture wound hazard to consumers. May 9, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Cooper Lighting Emergency Lights Recalled, Could Fail to Illuminate in an Emergency A circuit board in the light could malfunction, preventing the lights from illuminating in the event of a power failure. May 9, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pier 1 Imports Recalls Glassware Due to Laceration Hazard The glassware can crack or break unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. May 8, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 8, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Coast Spas and Franklin Electric Co. Recall Coast Spas Due to Fire Hazard The recalled spas have a circulating pump and motor assembly, which can overheat and pose a fire hazard. May 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sagittarius Sporting Goods Recalls Gas Grills Sold at Lowe’s Stores for Fire, Burn Hazards Some of these grills could be missing a hose that connects the grill manifold to the side burner, which poses a risk of fires and burn injuries to consumers. May 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 3, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Target Recalls Anima Bamboo Collection Games Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The toys in the bamboo game sets could contain lead paint, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. May 2, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Char-Broil Recalls Two-Burner Gas Grills Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Stores Due to Fire, Burn Hazard The recalled grills could have an incorrect heat shield that does not fit the grills. CPSC says to stop using it May 1, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 1, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Control Hazard The right and left front suspension shock towers can separate due to inadequate welding during the manufacturing process. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2007The hazardElectric shock; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Acer America Corporation Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires The lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Coby Electronics Recalls Boomboxes Due to Fire Hazard When left plugged into an electrical outlet and the off switch is not firmly in place, these boomboxes can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Apr 24, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall iObjectSolutions Inc. Recalls Pre-Lit Palm Trees Due to Shock, Fire Hazards If the electrical connectors are not fully inserted, they can overheat and pose electric shock and fire hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 24, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 24, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC If a child swallows more than one tiny powerful magnet detached from the plastic building pieces or one such magnet and a metallic object, the objects can… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Lamson & Sessions Recalls Floor Electrical Outlets Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazards The recalled floor boxes are wired incorrectly, resulting in reverse polarity. Apr 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2007The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hunter’s View Expands Recall of Safety Harnesses Sold with Tree Stands, Also Recalls Harnesses Provided as Replacements The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in a hunter falling from the tree stand and suffering serious injuries or death. Apr 18, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tequila Rose Distilling Co. Recalls Gel Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards The martini glass containing the gel candle can break while the candle is burning, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall DreamWorks Animation SKG Recalls Shrek Headbands Due to Injury Hazard; Giveaway Product Distributed To Pepsi Employees A small wire can protrude through the fabric of the ears on these headbands, posing a risk of cuts to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 17, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 17, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Flat Panel TV Tilt-Mount Brackets Recalled by Circuit City Stores Inc. Due to Risk of Falling Units If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket’s lock bar could unfasten. Apr 12, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 12, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall SRAM Corp. Recalls Bicycle Brake Caliper Sets Due to Crash Hazard The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle’s fork or frame. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 10, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 10, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sears Warns Consumers to Remove Label from Craftsman Circular Saws, Obstructed Blade Guard Poses Laceration Hazard The “Craftsman” logo label located on the upper blade guard can become partially detached and interfere with the proper operation of the lower blade guard,… Apr 5, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Aviv Judaica Imports and Ahron’s Judaica Recall Chanukah Candles Due To Fire and Burn Hazards The oil candles can become engulfed in flames and melt the plastic cups holding the candles in place, allowing hot wax to leak out, which poses fire and burn… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall NY Thermal Inc. Recalls to Repair Gas-Fired Hot Water Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard Acidic liquid in a drain line can cause a fitting in the boiler to leak, posing a risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to consumers. Apr 5, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2007The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Disney Plush Easter Baskets Sold at Wal-Mart Due to Choking Hazard Silver beads and ribbons attached to the basket can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Apr 5, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Intex Recreation Corp. Recalls Ladders for Above-Ground Pools Due to Fall Hazard The ladder’s plastic steps can be assembled backward on the support brackets. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 4, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Various Metal Key Chains Recalled by Dollar General for Lead Poisoning Hazard The key chains contain high levels of lead. Apr 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2007The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Mastex Recalls Foot Warmer Due to Burn Hazard The wiring in the foot warmer has a defect, which can cause it to overheat. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 3, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire Hazard The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Mar 29, 2007announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 29, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Inflator Pumps Recalled By Stearns Inc. Due to Laceration Hazard The inflator pumps can explode during use, ejecting sharp plastic parts and posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers. Mar 28, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2007The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Dynacraft Recalls Bicycles Sold Exclusively at Target Due to Frame Failure The bicycle frame can crack while in use, causing the rider to lose control and suffer injuries from a fall or collision. Mar 28, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2007The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Estes-Cox Radio Control Airplanes with Lithium Polymer Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard The airplanes can overheat while recharging the battery, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 27, 2007announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 27, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Universal Engineering Recalls Clamps for Motocross Motorcycles Due to Fork Separation Hazard The radius triple clamps on these motorcycles can crack during operation, posing a risk that the fork of the bike could separate and result in serious injury… Mar 27, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 27, 2007The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall QVC Inc. Recalls “Quacker Factory” Robes for Burn Hazard The robes fail to meet Federal flammability requirements. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 27, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 27, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Digital Security Controls Recalls Smoke Detectors that Could Fail to Warn of a Fire These smoke detectors could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. Mar 22, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Home Decorators Collection Recalls Wall Sconces Due to Electrical Shock Hazard A missing back plate exposes consumers to live wires, posing a risk of electrical shock to consumers changing the light bulb. Mar 21, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2007The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Maytag® and Samsung™ Brand Front Loading Washing Machines Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Water leakage onto the electrical connections to the washing machine’s thermal sensor could cause an electrical short and ignite a circuit board, posing a fire… Mar 21, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 21, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Casio® Inc. Announces Recall of Electronic Keyboards Due to Fire Hazard The recalled keyboards can overheat when in use, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2007The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The bushing pivot mount boss on the left and right suspension arm may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 20, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 20, 2007The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of… Mar 19, 2007announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 19, 2007The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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