Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Scubapro® Recalls MK 20 Scuba Regulators for Service Over-tightening of the Yoke or Din retainer during annual servicing of these regulators could result in a stress crack and failure of the regulator. Oct 2, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 2, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Cervelo Cycles Inc. Announces Recall of Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle frames can loosen or separate, causing the rider to lose control, fall and be injured. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lenovo and IBM Announce Recall of ThinkPad Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 28, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 28, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recalls MULE Utility Vehicles Due to Loss of Steering Hazard These vehicles could have been assembled with improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could break while the vehicle is in operation. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 27, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Advantus Corp. Recalls Desk Lamps Due to Burn Hazard The plastic near the bulb of these lamps can overheat and melt. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 20, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 20, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard The plastic caps on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Drinking Glasses Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard The inner walls of the double-walled glasses can break during use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 19, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Arctic Cat Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Loss of Steering Control Hazard The steering shaft used on certain 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Arctic Cat snowmobiles can fail at the steering shaft/steering arm attachment. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 19, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fire Hazard Prompts Canon U.S.A. to Recall Previous Model Desktop Copiers for Repair An improperly fitting electrical connection inside the copiers can cause overheating, smoking and fire. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 18, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 18, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Segway Inc. Announces Recall to Repair Segway® Personal Transporters The personal transporter can unexpectedly apply reverse torque to the wheels, which can cause a rider to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 14, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 14, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pride Products Recalls Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Fire Hazard The counterfeit extension cords have undersized wiring and no fuse in the cord to provide over-current protection, which can cause overheating and pose a fire… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall John Deere Gas Barbecue Grills Recalled Due to Fire, Burn Hazards Operating the grill in windy conditions can blow the flame under the control panel, causing the grill to overheat or cause flashbacks. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Pier 1 Imports Recalls TV Stands for Tipping Hazard If a consumer leans on the stand’s drawer when open, the unit can tilt forward and cause a television on top to slide off, posing a risk of injury or death. Sep 12, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Atico International USA Recalls 9-Foot Patio Umbrellas Sold at Longs Drug Stores for Lead Hazard The umbrella poles contain paint with excessive levels of lead, which can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children. Sep 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Delta Combination Water Heaters Recalled by Triangle Tube for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard The burner plate and flue hood seal on the water heaters can fail due to an improper seal causing a leak of flue gases and carbon monoxide (CO). CPSC says to stop using it Sep 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Olympus Expands March Recall of Overheating Infinity Film Cameras A defect with the flash circuit in these cameras can cause it to smoke and overheat, when the camera is turned on. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 5, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 5, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Milano Stools Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The recalled stools can be unstable due to missing screws, loose screws or wrongly sized screws, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Agio International’s Outdoor Steel Dome Fireplaces Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Touch-up paint used on the fireplace’s exterior can ignite during use, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 29, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Deere & Company Recalls Lawn Tractors, Blade Could Operate While Mower Unattended A problem in the manufacturing process could cause damage to the circuit in the interlock module. Aug 29, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 29, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Syratech Corporation Recalls Elements® Decorative Lawn Sprinklers The plastic body of the lawn sprinkler can crack when placed under intense water pressure and pieces of it can break off and be projected 5 to 10 feet in the… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 25, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 25, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Apple Announces Recall of Batteries Used in Previous iBook and PowerBook Computers Due to Fire Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 24, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Blount International Inc. Recalls Replacement Blades for Use with Snapper Riding Lawnmowers Due to Laceration Hazard When the lawnmower is operated, the replacement blade can crack and pieces can break away, posing a serious laceration hazard to consumers and bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Weightlifting Bars Recalled by York Barbell Co. After Reports of Units Breaking Due to a defect in the sleeve mechanism, the bar can break under the pressure of significant weight, which could injure consumers and bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ITT Water Technology Inc. Recalls Faulty Pumps for Fire Suppression Systems A mechanical part on these pumps was not fully tightened, which can lead to the pump failing during use. Aug 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall 5-Gallon Zep-Brand Cleaner, Floor Stripper Sold at Home Depot Recalled, Containers Crack and Leak Corrosive Liquids 5-gallon plastic pails containing the cleaning products can unexpectedly crack and leak from the base, posing a risk to consumers, due to the corrosive nature… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Target Recalls Scooters - Various Breaking Parts Present Fall Hazard The handlebars, wheels and wheel brakes can break and detach, causing the rider to lose control, fall and possibly suffer injuries. Aug 17, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Black & Decker Expands Recall of Cordless Electric Lawnmowers Due to Fire Hazard An electrical component in the lawnmowers can overheat, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 16, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Atico International USA Recalls Folding Picnic Tables Due to Collapsing Hazard The legs on the picnic table can buckle or break during use, causing the table to collapse or fold unexpectedly. Aug 16, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Tu-Wire® Dimming Ballasts Used With Compact Fluorescent Lights Recalled for Shock Hazard These ballasts, if not properly grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, can present a risk of electric shock to persons who come in contact… Aug 16, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Dell Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries Due To Fire Hazard These lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 15, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Gotham Light Fixtures Recalled Due to Risk of Falling Parts The reflector/trim pieces may not be properly attached to each other. Aug 15, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 15, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Ballard Designs Inc. Recalls Potted Candles for Fire Hazard The packaging or holder can ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 14, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 14, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards Corp. Announce Recall of Frameworx Table Height Chairs and Bar Stools The down shaft on the seat plate assembly can fracture, which can cause an occupant of the seat to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 11, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Dollar Tree Stores Recall Counterfeit Extension Cords Due to Shock Hazard The counterfeit extension cords could have undersized wire and substandard insulation, which can cause overheating, resulting in a possible shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 10, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 10, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safety Alert: NRS and LL Bean Inflatable Water Boards Lack Safety Warning Labels The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. Aug 10, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 10, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall J.C. Penney Recalls Lamps For Fire Hazard The lamp’s electrical circuit board can spark and overheat, due to an electrical problem, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 9, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 9, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Spencer Gifts Stores Recalled for Fire Hazard Arcing between an object and the removable cover of the lamp can pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 8, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 8, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall The Toro Company Expands Recall of Snowthrowers Posing Fire Hazard The plastic fuel tank can crack and leak gasoline, posing a risk of fire and injury. Aug 3, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Robertshaw Controls Co. Recalls Gas Controls Installed in Commercial Cooking Appliances for Fire Hazard These controls are designed to prevent gas from flowing when the pilot light is out. Aug 2, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Girls’ Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstring Recalled for Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Aug 2, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Troy-Bilt String Trimmer Sold at Lowe’s Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blade that trims the excess string of these weed trimmers can detach from the plastic shield covering the trimmer head. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 1, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 1, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Generac Power Systems Inc. Recalls Engines to Replace Fuel Tanks Due to Risk of Fire The plastic fuel tanks can leak. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 27, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 27, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Meijer Recalls Glass Candleholders for Fire and Laceration Hazards The glue connecting the candleholder could fail, causing the candleholder to fall apart. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 26, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 26, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bunn-O-Matic Corp. Expands Recall of Home Coffeemakers Due to Burn and Fire Hazards The coffeemaker’s plastic pour-in bowl and lid can melt or ignite due to an electrical failure, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers. Jul 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 25, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Deere & Co. Recall Compact Utility Tractors for Seat Belt Bracket Failure Hazard The seat bracket, to which the seat belt is attached, could have been positioned incorrectly during the manufacturing process, resulting in a poor weld. Jul 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 25, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles The mounting brackets used to secure the left-front suspension arm to the ATV frame may not have been welded completely and could break off during riding. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 24, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 24, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Suunto Dive Computers Recalled Due to Decompression Hazard These dive computers could incorrectly track dive time, which could cause incorrect calculation of decompression requirements. Jul 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 19, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Hair Dryers Recalled for Electrocution Hazard These electric hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection plug to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 19, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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