Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Tyco Fire & Security Recall to Upgrade Software of Fire Detection Systems Sensors in these fire detection systems 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

Home product recall Hunting Tree Stands Recalled for Collapse Hazard The j-hook attachment of the tree strap can fail, which can cause the tree stand to collapse. May 18, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 18, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards The candle’s wax can catch fire causing a high flame and posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 18, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 18, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Aqua-Leisure Industries Recalls Inflatable Pool Ladders for Fall Hazard The plastic step support clips can be assembled upside down, causing the ladder steps to break under a user’s weight. CPSC says to stop using it May 17, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 17, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hoshino USA Inc. Recalls to Repair Electric Bass If the battery is improperly installed, the bass can overheat, causing internal damage and a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Masterfoods USA Recalls M&M’S® Menorah for Fire Hazard If a candle burns all the way down, the plastic Menorah could ignite and present a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 10, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall American Innovations Corp. Recalls Ladder Extensions that Can Detach and Hit Consumers If the knob securing the extension unit to the ladder is not tight, it can detach and fall when the ladder is being removed or lowered. May 10, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 10, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Mini Fireplace Candle Kits Recalled for Fire Hazard The mini fireplace, which houses the candle, can ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bicycle Child Carriers Recalled Due to Fall Hazard If the seat is not fully seated on the rack, the plastic guide tabs on the carrier can break. CPSC says to stop using it May 9, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 9, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Slingshots Recalled by Daisy Manufacturing Due to Risk of Serious Eye Injury If the slingshot band slips out of its frame during use, the ball at the end of the tubing can strike the user, resulting in serious facial injuries. CPSC says to stop using it May 4, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 4, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trek Recalls Anthem C Elite Bicycle Helmets for Failing Impact Standards Product testing has demonstrated that these helmets do not comply with CPSC safety standards for impact resistance. CPSC says to stop using it May 4, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 4, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall First Alert® Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power These alarms can drain the power from batteries rapidly, causing premature low battery power. May 2, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMay 2, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Hoist Exercise Benches Recalled for Finger Entrapment Hazard The bench’s front frame assembly (with the foot rest) can fail to lock into place, allowing users who grab the bench to position themselves to get their… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Apollo Audio-Visual Carts Recalled Due to Risk of Equipment Falling on Consumers These audio-visual carts were sold without a safety belt, which helps prevent heavy equipment from becoming unstable and falling from the cart’s upper shelf. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 26, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 26, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Shindaiwa Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers Due to Fire Hazard The backpack blower’s muffler support bracket can break, creating an opening in the muffler body. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, RedMax Backpack Blowers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard Hot exhaust gases can then escape from the muffler and could melt the fuel tank or ignite grease, oil or debris around the fuel tank, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Rocky Shoes & Boots, Inc. Announce Recall of Men’s Safety-Toe Hiker Boots Product testing has demonstrated that the boots may not comply with applicable safety standards for crush and impact resistance. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Arctic Cat Recalls Snowmobiles Posing Fire and Burn Hazard The recalled snowmobiles fuel tank could crack and leak, allowing fuel or fuel vapors to escape, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 25, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Emergency Smoke Hoods Recalled for Risk of Carbon Monoxide Inhalation The emergency escape smoke hoods could fail to work properly, exposing the user to harmful carbon monoxide, which could seriously compromise their ability to… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 20, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 20, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall HP Recalls Notebook Computer Batteries Due to Fire Hazard An internal failure can cause the battery to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 20, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 20, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Hair Dryers Recalled Due to Electrocution Hazard The electric hair dryer’s power cord does not have an immersion protection plug. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 19, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Nordstrom Inc. Recalls Egg-Shaped Candle Holders for Fire Hazard The candle holder is constructed of plastic and could ignite if exposed to flame, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 18, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 18, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Toe-Kick Saws Recalled Due to Broken Handles The saw’s plastic handle can break, causing the user to lose control of the saw, which could kick back and present a laceration hazard, if the blade is in… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Trendset Originals Recalls Girls’ Sweaters with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard A drawstring is threaded through the hood of the garment, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Apr 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Memcorp Inc. Recall of Disney®-Brand Personal DVD Players Due to Burn Hazard The battery packs sold with these DVD players can overheat and possibly burst when recharging, posing a risk of burns. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 13, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 13, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Tap Enterprises Inc. Recalls Air Compressors Due to Fire and Electrocution Hazards An undersized power cord can overheat and pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 11, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 11, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tropitone Recalls “Impressions Side Chair” for Fall Hazard The weld which holds the rear chair leg to the seat can separate from the seat, causing the chair to become unstable and possibly collapse. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 11, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 11, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Yamaha Corp. of America Recalls Bench Sold with Digital Piano Due to Collapse Hazard On some benches, one or more bench bolts do not meet tensile strength specifications, which can result in collapse of the bench while in use, posing a risk of… Apr 11, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 11, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Steering Hazard The fastener torque securing the starter motor to the engine crankcase may not have been accurately applied during the manufacture of these snowmobiles or… CPSC says to stop using it Apr 11, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 11, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Serious Injuries Prompt Recall of Mini-Trampolines - New Instructions to Be Provided To Consumers If a person assembles the trampoline alone and the outside rail is released momentarily, the trampoline can snap back into the folded position and strike the… Apr 6, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with MAX Wireless Conference Phones Recalled for Burn Hazard These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and melt the protective plastic covering, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 6, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Computer Desk Set Sold at Office Depot Recalled Due to Risk of Falls The seat on the chair can break and fall through during use, causing an individual to fall and suffer injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 6, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 6, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall LandRoller Inc. Recalls to Repair Roller Skates The wheels on these roller skates can detach and the brakes can fail. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 5, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 5, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall InFocus Corp. Recalls Portable Projectors and Projector Lamps Posing Shock and Fire Hazards The units have improper wiring with inadequate insulation, which could degrade over time, posing a shock and fire hazard. Apr 4, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Tecumseh Engines Used on Various Power Equipment Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The fuel line on these engines can become loose or disconnected, resulting in a fuel leak. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 4, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Brookstone Foldable Massaging Bed Rest Recalled for Fire, Burn Hazards Electrical circuits within the bed rest can overheat, causing the back side of the product to overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Apr 4, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 4, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Recalls Snowmobiles for Projectile Hazard Cracks can appear in the starter ring gears, causing ring gear fragmentation at high speeds. CPSC says to stop using it Apr 3, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedApr 3, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Espresso Machines Recalled for Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 30, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 30, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Speedway SuperAmerica LLC Announce Recall of “Speedway” Cigarette Lighters The flame can flare up or the lighter can catch fire when ignited, posing risks of unexpected fires and burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 30, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 30, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Nautilus Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Bowflex Ultimate 2 Home Gyms One end of the leg extension cable can release from the guide pulley and swing around, potentially striking the user or a bystander. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 30, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 30, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Signals Catalogue Corp. Recalls Underground Neon Signs for Burn Hazard The AC adaptor used with these signs can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 29, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 29, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn Hazards The battery charger’s circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt, which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 28, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 28, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Lead Poisoning Hazard Prompts Recall of Metal Charm Bracelets The recalled metal charm bracelets contain high levels of accessible lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning to young children. Mar 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 23, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard Poor construction and over-curvature of the chair’s runners can cause instability, imbalance, fracturing of the wood, and tip-over during use. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Valsi Corporation Recall of Generators with Plastic Fuel Tanks For Fire Hazard The fuel tanks can crack and leak fuel, posing a risk of fires and burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 22, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 22, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group Announce Recall of Iron Supplements The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Mar 16, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 16, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Philips Consumer Electronics Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions Arcing by capacitors inside the left and right side of the back cabinets of these TVs can pose a safety risk. Mar 16, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 16, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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