Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall Coca-Cola® ElectroPlasma Lamps Sold at Rite Aid Recalled for Burn Hazard There is a burn hazard caused by an electric arc between the metal bottle cap and a human contact point. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 15, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Olympus Recalls Film Cameras for Overheating, Poses Burn Hazard 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 Mar 14, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 14, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall AquaPod 12-Gallon Aquariums Recalled Due to Shock Hazard These aquariums have three power cords, two for the aquarium lamps and one for the air pump. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 13, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 13, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall American Suzuki Motor Corp. Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles for Fire Hazard Certain 2005 Eiger model year ATVs were assembled with an improperly manufactured plastic fuel tank. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 9, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 9, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Fire and Burn Hazards Prompt Nite Lite Recall An electrical short circuit in the nite lite can cause it to overheat and smolder or melt, which can burn consumers or result in a fire. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 8, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 8, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Fall Hazard Prompts Performance Inc. to Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Nashbar Direct Announce Recall Bicycle Resistance Trainers for Repair The base of the trainer has a blocking mechanism that can break, causing the bicycle to disengage from the stand, posing a fall hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 7, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 7, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard The snowboard binding’s plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 3, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 3, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Go-Karts Recalled for Repair Due to Loss of Control Hazard The throttle that controls the go-kart engine can fail and not return the vehicle to idle speed, posing a loss of control hazard to the driver. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 2, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 2, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall The Little Tikes Co. Recalls Animal-Shaped Flashlights Containing Lead Paint Sold at Target The light green paint on the dinosaur-shaped flashlight and the brown paint on the dog-shaped flashlight could contain excess levels of lead. Mar 1, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 1, 2006The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Big Lots Stores Inc. Recalls Tea Light Candles for Fire Hazard The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. CPSC says to stop using it Mar 1, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedMar 1, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Unilever Recalls Dove Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries The cleansing pillows on this device can loosen or dislodge during use and then the SkinVitalizer can cause minor scratches to the skin. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 28, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 28, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Remote Control Flying Saucers Sold by QVC Recalled for Fire Hazard The battery charger cord sold with these flying saucers can overcharge and cause the toy to overheat, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 24, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 24, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Metal Charms Recalled for Lead Poisoning Hazard to Children The recalled charms contain high levels of lead, posing a serious risk of lead poisoning and adverse health effects to young children. Feb 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Barbeques Galore Inc. Recalls Gas Grills Posing Risk of Gas Leaks, Fires The grills have faulty regulators that can release too much gas to the burner causing an excessive burner flame. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Victoria’s Secret Direct Announce Recall of Silk Kimono Tops The kimono tops are made of fabric that fails to meet mandatory standards of fabric flammability, in violation of the federal Flammable Fabrics Act. Feb 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 23, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Polycom Inc. Recalls Conference Phone Batteries for Fire Hazard These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire or burn hazard. Feb 17, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 17, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, abc distributing, LLC. Announce Recall of Pilates Balls The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 16, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 16, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Espresso Makers Recalled Due to Fire Hazard The electrical connectors in the espresso machine can erode, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 15, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Paintball Markers Recalled for Ejecting CO2 Cartridges, Hits Users The carbon dioxide (CO2) cartridges can be forcibly ejected out the back of the paintball marker and break the plastic screw-on cap. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 15, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 15, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Lasko Recalls Box and Pivoting Floor Fans Posing Fire Hazard An electrical failure in the motor can pose a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 8, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 8, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, VSM Sewing Inc. Announce Recall of Sewing Machines Electrical arcing can occur in the machine’s power supply, posing a risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 7, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, SFC America Announce Recall to Repair Fire Extinguishers The fire extinguishers can fail to discharge properly when the trigger is activated, which puts consumers at risk of fire-related injuries. Feb 7, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 7, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Four Seasons and Cardinal IG Co. Announce Recall to Repair Sunroom Roof Glass Sunlight reflecting off certain sunroom roof glass and skylights onto adjacent cedar shingles or cedar shakes could pose a fire hazard. Feb 2, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 2, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can “flashback”, which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. CPSC says to stop using it Feb 1, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 1, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Weil-McLain Company Announce Recall of Boilers The blower assembly is not properly sealed. Feb 1, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedFeb 1, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Electric Shock Hazard Prompts Recall of Electric Smokers In addition to the electric cord that plugs into the wall, these units have an electric cord with prongs on both ends that connect the generator to the smoker. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 26, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 26, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall Fire Hazard with Oscillating Heater Sold in Wal-Mart Prompts Recall The wires inside the oscillating heater can short circuit and spark, posing a fire hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 26, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 26, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Leaf Blowers Sold at Home Depot Recalled for Laceration Hazard The blowers are missing the doors covering the vacuum inlet. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 25, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 25, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. Jan 24, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 24, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Routers The motor coil insulation can be worn away by vibration from the motor, which could pose a shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 24, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 24, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Country Home Products, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Cordless Electric Lawnmowers When the handlebar is released on the recalled lawnmowers, the motor could continue to run, which causes the blade to continue to spin. Jan 23, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 23, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Syntace USA Announce Recall of Bicycle Handlebar Stems The recalled bicycle stems can crack or break under normal conditions, causing the rider to fall and suffer serious injury. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 19, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Mizuno USA, Inc. Recalls “Gamer” Baseball Gloves Due to Chance of Infection in At-Risk Consumers These gloves could contain aspergillus mold. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 19, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 19, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Holiday Lights Recalled by Target Due to Shock and Fire Hazards These lights have undersized and exposed wires, which pose a risk of electric shock and fire hazards. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 13, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 13, 2006The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Biophysics Corp. Announce Recall of Accessory Used to Clean Mosquito Magnet® The maintenance accessory is an “L”-shaped, Quick-Clear Valve Adapter that can leak or break apart during use, possibly striking and injuring nearby persons or… Jan 11, 2006announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2006The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws These chain saws can leak fuel, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Generac Power Systems Inc. Announce Recall of Fuel Hoses Sold with Guardian Home Generators The fuel hoses can leak if bent in an unreasonable fashion during installation or upon completion of installation. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall Neptune Systems Recalls Power Strips for Shock Hazard The metal enclosure on the power strip is not properly grounded, which could result in an electrical shock. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2006The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Recall of Utility Vehicles The steering knuckle can twist or break from wheel forces transmitted to the steering system during operation. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 11, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 11, 2006The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall LTD Commodities and The Lakeside Collection Recall of Pilates Balls The plastic black clips at the end of the rubber tubing can come apart when in use. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 10, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 10, 2006The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, C & A Scientific Co. Announce Recall of Metal Alcohol Burners Alcohol can leak from defective soldering around the burner’s copper tubing that acts as a wick, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 5, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 5, 2006The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of 2006 Snowmobiles The steering columns on these snowmobiles could have a missing weld, which could allow a steering component to become loose. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 5, 2006announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 5, 2006The hazardPoisoning or chemicals; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of Additional 2006 Snowmobiles Cracks could appear in the starter ring gears, allowing gear fragmentation at high speeds. CPSC says to stop using it Jan 5, 2006announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJan 5, 2006The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players The battery can overheat and melt the plastic case while recharging, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers. Dec 22, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 22, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Meco Corp. Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills, the component that controls the amount of gas released to the burner, can leak propane when the propane cylinder is… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 20, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 20, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Family Dollar Stores Announce Recall of Spinning Star Christmas Tree Topper The tree topper can melt or smoke near the on/off switch, which could pose a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 20, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 20, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

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