Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Farberware® Fruit Slicer and Corer Due to Laceration Hazard The metal blade can separate from the plastic handle during use, resulting in cuts to consumers’ hands and fingers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 19, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 19, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Pressure Washers and Air Compressors Recalled By DeVilbiss Due to Fracture and Laceration Hazards The pressure washers and air compressors have pneumatic tires with plastic hubs that can burst, posing a laceration or fracture hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Nintendo of America Initiates Replacement Program for Wrist Straps Used with Controllers for the Wii Video Game System If consumers swing the hand-held “Wii Remote” game controllers using excessive force and accidentally let go, the cord connecting the controller to the wrist… Dec 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Square D Recalls Safety Switches Due to Shock or Electrocution Hazard The safety switch can continue to supply electricity even after being placed in the “OFF” position. Dec 15, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Recalls Christmas Light Sets Due to Shock and Fire Hazards The lights have undersized wires, which can separate from the plugs and/or the light sockets, posing an electric shock and fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 14, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Clarion Recalls 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 Dec 14, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wal-Mart Recalls Stuffed Christmas Beagles Due to Choking Hazard The red pompoms on the wreath attached to the beagle’s mouth could detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Dec 14, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lifetime Brands Inc. Recalls Lemonade Jars For Lead Exposure Hazard The metal spigot contains lead and is in direct contact with the contents of the lemonade jar. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 13, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Emerson Electric Co. Recalls Ceiling Fans for Injury Hazard from Falling Blades The brackets holding the fan blades can break, causing the blade to detach. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 12, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard The buckles on the harness’s leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 12, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall GAMO USA Corp. Recalls Air Rifles That Can Unexpectedly Fire, Posing Serious Injury Hazard The scope mount on these rifles can be installed incorrectly, causing the rifle to unexpectedly fire. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 6, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 6, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Land of Nod Recalls Furniture Due to Lead Paint Hazard Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 5, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 5, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Stanley Security Solutions Inc. Announces Recall of Door Handle Locks, Failure Could Lead to Entrapment in an Emergency The locks can fail and the door cannot be unlocked from the inside, posing an entrapment hazard. Dec 5, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 5, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Trane Recalls Air Conditioners after Incidents of Units Smoking The heating element on these commercially installed units can become displaced and, if it contacts metal, could short circuit. Nov 30, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 30, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall HSN LP Recalls Ultrex-Brand Pressure Cookers Due to Burn Hazard The pressure cooker’s lid can open while its contents are under pressure, allowing the hot contents to be expelled and causing burn injuries to bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 30, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 30, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall MTD Southwest Inc. Recalls Troy-Bilt, Craftsman Chain Saws, Breaking Handles Pose Laceration Hazard The chain saw’s plastic front handle can break during operation. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 28, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 28, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pottery Barn Recalls Gourd Candles for Fire Hazard The gourd candles can have excessive flame height and could fail to self-extinguish when burning down to the bottom of the candle, posing fire and burn hazards… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 21, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 21, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mattel’s Polly Pocket Magnetic Play Sets Tiny magnets inside the dolls and accessories can fall out undetected by parents and caregivers. Nov 21, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 21, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Scott Electric Co. Inc. Recalls Counterfeit Circuit Breakers Due To Fire Hazard The recalled circuit breakers labeled “Square D” are counterfeit and might not trip when they are overloaded, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Nov 16, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Desk Lamps Sold at Office Depot Recalled for Shock Hazard The fiberglass sheath intended to protect the electrical cord can become improperly aligned during consumer assembly of the lamp. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 16, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 16, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Decorative Snaps and Metal Clips Recalled by Provo Craft Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard The recalled clips and snaps contain high levels of lead. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 15, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Target Recalls “Play Wonder” Puzzle Tables for Choking and Laceration Hazards The handles on the puzzle pieces can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children. Nov 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 15, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall ANSUL Recalls Fire Extinguisher that Could Fail to Operate If the fire extinguisher is dropped horizontally from a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet, the pick-up tube could crack at the threads between the pick-up… Nov 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 13, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Enesco Group Inc. Recalls Heartwood Creek® Turtle Sprinklers for Laceration Hazard When connected to a garden hose, under normal household water pressure, the sprinkler can break or shatter, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall WMH Tool Group Inc. Recalls Wilton Mitre Saws for Laceration Hazard The aluminum cast pivot joint that connects the base of the saw to the head assembly (which contains the saw blade) can crack under extreme pressure or force,… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 8, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 8, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall DeWalt Recalls Framing Saws and Circular Saws for Laceration Hazard The lower blade guard can fail to close, leaving the blade exposed and presenting a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 8, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 8, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Warn Industries Inc. Recalls Eight-Post ATV Winch Kits for Overheating A component of the winch kit, the eight-post contactor, can continue to pull current when in the “off” position, which can cause it to overheat and pose a fire… Nov 8, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 8, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Atico International USA, Inc. Recalls Espresso Makers for Burn and Impact Injury Hazards The espresso maker’s heating element can forcefully separate from its base during the brewing cycle. Nov 1, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Weil-McLain Recalls Ultra Series Boilers for Carbon Monoxide Hazard These boilers were manufactured for use with natural gas, but could have a blue tag incorrectly indicating to installers that they are intended for use with LP… Oct 31, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 31, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Family Dollar Recalls “Creepy Cape” Costumes Due to Flammability Hazard These vinyl capes fail to meet the standard for the flammability of vinyl plastic film, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 31, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 31, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cobb America Inc. Warns Charcoal Grill Purchasers of CO Hazard Like all charcoal grills, this grill emits carbon monoxide gas, which can kill within minutes when used indoors. Oct 31, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 31, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycle Pedals Recalled by Time Sport International Due to Fall Hazard The pedal’s bearing cap can fail causing the pedal to come off the bicycle. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 25, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Wal-Mart Recalls Minnie Mouse Cardigan Sets Due to Strangulation Hazard If the cardigan is buttoned, the ribbon woven around the neckline poses a strangulation hazard for children. Oct 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Wal-Mart Recalls Home Trends Footstools for Collapse Hazard Due to improper construction, the stool can break and collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 25, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Streetlights Recalled by Beacon Products Due to Injury Hazard to Passersby The lighting fixtures could fall from their lamp posts due to a problem with the coupling system used to secure them. Oct 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ITT Water Technology Inc. Expands Recall of Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully secured, which can lead to the pump failing during use. Oct 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Delta Faucet Co. Recalls Bathtub and Shower Temperature Control Valves Due to Scald Hazard The device in the valve that limits the amount of hot water that can flow from the shower head or bathtub spout can disengage after being manually set, causing… Oct 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sony Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Previous Fires These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Oct 23, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 23, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Dux Interiors Protective Mattress Covers Recalled for Fire Hazard The terry cloth PMCs, which were made to fit over the Dux top pads, do not meet the federal standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 19, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA Recalls ATV for Loss of Steering Control Hazard The nuts securing the tie-rod ends to the steering shaft may not have been tightened sufficiently during assembly. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 19, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 19, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 18, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 18, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Starbucks Announces Recall of 8-Cup Coffee Brewers Due to Possible Fire Hazard The coffee brewer has defective electrical wiring that can result in overheating, smoking, burning and melting, posing a possible fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Decathlon USA Announces Recall of Quechua Tents and Canopies Due to Flammability Hazard The tents may fail to meet the industry’s flame resistant standard, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Light & Motion Recalls Bicycle Light Batteries for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery can overheat, posing a fire or burn hazard to users. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 17, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Black & Decker Recalls Blower/Vacuums for Fire Hazard A loose connection between the blower/vac and an extension cord can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 10, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 10, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall MTD Snow Throwers Recalled - Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users If the snow thrower’s tires are over-inflated, the plastic wheel rims can burst, posing a risk of lacerations and fractures. Oct 5, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Agio International Recalls Outdoor Gas Fire Pits Due to Fire Hazard If the regulator hose for the propane cylinder contacts the burner during use, the hose can rupture, presenting a risk of a fire outside of the unit. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 5, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 5, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall FreeMotion Fitness Inc. Recalls Exercise Machines - Weights Can Unexpectedly Drop, Hit Users The selector pin for the weight plates can slip out of its slot if the edges of the pin are worn, allowing the weights to drop suddenly. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 3, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 3, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

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