Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall IKEA Home Furnishings Announces Recall to Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Fingertip Amputation Hazard Fingers can become caught in the folding mechanism of the chair bed/sofa bed, posing a laceration and/or amputation hazard. Jul 19, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 19, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Humidifiers Recalled for Fire Hazard Water from the humidifier can leak into the unit’s electrical compartment, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 18, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 18, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bear Archery Recalls Compound Crossbows Due to Faulty Trigger Mechanisms The triggers on these crossbows could fire when the safety mechanism is moved from “safe” to “fire” position without pulling the trigger. Jul 14, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 14, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Sportsstuff Wego Kite Tubes Withdrawn from Market after Reports of Deaths and Injuries A rider in the tube can become airborne, by pulling on handles attached to the floor of the tube. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Ryobi Radial Arm Saws Recalled for Blade Detachment Hazard Cracking of the plastic motor housing can cause the blade assembly to fall during operation, posing a risk of laceration to the operator or bystanders. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Shimano American Corp. Recalls Quick-Release Device for Bicycles Posing Fall Hazard The quick release skewers can unexpectedly fail or break, when locked in position. Jul 12, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall M2Racer LLC Recalls Bicycle Headsets for Fall Hazard The headsets mount to bicycle frames and fasten to the front fork assembly. Jul 12, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Husqvarna Outdoor Products Inc. Recalls Lawn Tractors for Fire Hazard The fuel line on these lawn tractors can separate from the fuel tank outlet. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 11, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Office Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard The legs and backs of these chairs can break, and the chairs can easily tip over, posing a fall hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 11, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Felt Bicycles Announce Recall to Repair Mountain Bicycles for Brake Failure The steel brake boss can detach from the frame, causing the rider to lose control and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 7, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lexar JumpDrive® Computer Storage Devices Recalled for Burn Hazard, Certain Models Involved The recalled JumpDrives® FireFly and Secure II products could overheat, posing a risk of burns to consumers and property damage. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 6, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 6, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Home Fragrance Holdings, Inc. Recalls Candles Sold at Pier 1 Imports Due to Fire Hazard The candles can unexpectedly flare, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Jul 5, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 5, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Heat & Glo Indoor/Outdoor Gas Fireplaces Recalled for Fire Hazard Temperatures in the framing header area above these fireplaces can get too high, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 5, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 5, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard The operator could ride with their foot engaging the rear brake without noticing. Jul 3, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 3, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safety Alert: Porter-Cable Cordless Nailer Poses Puncture Hazard The nailer can eject a nail while the switch is in the “off” position, if the trigger is pulled and it is placed on a surface. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 29, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 29, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CFM Corp. Recalls Sequoia Wood Burning Fireplaces for Fire Hazard Due to insufficient insulation or a missing weld, some of these fireplaces could pose a fire hazard. Jun 28, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 28, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Swiss Colony Recalls Money Bag Candles for Fire Hazard The decorations on the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 26, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 26, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Oceanic Recalls Digital Dive Computer Due to Decompression Hazard When using the dive computer set for “User Selected Digital Gauge Mode,” the “Elapsed Dive Time” displayed can exceed the actual elapsed time under water. Jun 22, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 22, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Specialized Bicycle Components Inc. Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard The bicycle’s stem has a magnesium faceplate that holds the handlebar in place. Jun 22, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 22, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall BJ Alan Co. Recalls “Thunderstick Rocket” Fireworks for Explosion Hazard These rockets are overloaded with flash powder, violating the regulatory standard for this product. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Crash Hazard The cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame can break. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 21, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 21, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Phil Vassil Rugs Recalls Flokati Rugs for Fire Hazard These rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability under the Flammable Fabrics Act and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 19, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Nine West Footwear Corporation Recalls Sandals for Laceration Hazard The sandals’ metal tacks, which help to hold down the sides of the strap to the sole, can detach or be pulled out, posing a laceration hazard. Jun 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall ValueVision Media Inc. Recalls Torchiere Lamps for Fire Hazard An electrical problem can cause the torchiere lamps to spark, smoke or burn, posing a fire or burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 15, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Electronic Pressure Cookers Sold by QVC Recalled Due to Burn Hazard The lid on these pressure cookers can open prematurely while contents are under pressure, and hot contents can be expelled, posing a burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 14, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 14, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall H&M Announces Recall of Girls’ Water Shoes for Fall Hazard Though these shoes are marketed for use around water for traction, they become extremely slippery when wet. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 13, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 13, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Herrington Swivel Rockers Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled for Fall Hazard The recalled swivel rockers can be assembled incorrectly, causing them to break at the base or tip over backward easily. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 13, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 13, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Foldable Steel Hammock Stand Sold at Lowe’s Stores Recalled The welds attaching the arms to the frame of the hammock stand can fail, allowing the hammock to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 13, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 13, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Vision Fitness Recalls Treadmill Console to Repair Unexpected Acceleration Hazard Due to a programming defect with the console, the treadmill can unexpectedly increase in speed and elevation when the User Programs 4 or 5 are set for longer… Jun 12, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 12, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Abrasive Cut-Off Wheels Lack Safety Warning Label The Abrasive Cut-Off Wheel packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. Jun 9, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 9, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Safety Alert: Robert Bosch Tool Corp. Masonry Drill Bits Lack Safety Warning Label The drill bit packages are not properly labeled with precautionary information on proper use and operation. Jun 9, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 9, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 9, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 9, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Petters Consumer Brands, LLC Recalls Sunbeam Gas Ranges after Two Incidents of Scorched Floors These ranges lack an adequate heat shield, and can cause scorching of certain flooring materials directly under the appliance. Jun 8, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 8, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 8, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 8, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Scubapro® X650 Diving Regulators Recalled for Drowning Hazard A manufacturing error could cause the main housing of some regulators to change shape over time, which could cause the cover and diaphragm to become dislodged. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Endurance Treadmills Recalled for Unexpected Speed Changes Posing Fall Hazard The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate or decelerate, possibly causing the user to lose control and fall. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fitness Quest Gazelle Freestyle Crosstrainers and Crosstrainer Pro Gliders Recalled for Fall Hazard The resistance pistons on the glider can come off during exercise. Jun 7, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Etón Portable Radios Recalled, Batteries Pose Fire Hazard The battery in this radio can overheat and possibly rupture when using the AC adapter, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 7, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Applica Consumer Products Inc. Recalls Black & Decker® Brand Coffeemaker for Fire Hazard The coffeemaker may not turn off as programmed, causing the unit to overheat and melt, and posing a risk of fire and burn injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hewlett-Packard Company Recalls Digital Cameras Due to Fire Hazard, Offers Download Fix The digital camera can cause certain non-rechargeable batteries, such as the Duracell CP-1, to overheat when the camera is connected to an AC adapter or… CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LTD Commodities LLC Recalls Ficus Trees Sold with Lights for Fire and Shock Hazards The lights attached to the ficus tree have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 6, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 6, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Nexgrill Industries Gas Grills Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The gas grill has a hose that connects the propane tank to the burner manifold. CPSC says to stop using it Jun 1, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJun 1, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Masterbuilt Manufacturing Inc. Recalls Electric Smokers for Fire Hazard Smoldering wood chips used in the wood chip box can ignite into flames when the door of the unit is opened, posing a risk of burn injuries to users and… CPSC says to stop using it May 31, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 31, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yamaha In-Ceiling and In-Wall Speakers Recalled After Reports of Units Falling On some speakers, the mounting clamps can break causing the speaker to fall. May 26, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 26, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lighted Mirror Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Shock Hazard Exposed wires inside the mirror could pose an electrical shock hazard to the user, when they touch the mirror. CPSC says to stop using it May 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 25, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Light Fixtures Recalled After Reports of Units Falling Two nuts in a mounting mechanism of these light fixtures were not attached. May 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 23, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Arctic Cat Inc. Announces Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles The rear brake caliper used on these units could leak brake fluid, resulting in reduced braking ability at the rear wheels. CPSC says to stop using it May 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 23, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tyco Fire & Security Recalls Smoke Detectors for Replacement The smoke detectors could experience reduced sensitivity to smoke in conditions of high humidity and high temperature. May 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 19, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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