Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, CFM Corporation Announce Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters Carbon monoxide hazard. Dec 20, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 20, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dell Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries These batteries can overheat, which could pose a fire risk. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Scarpa T2X Telemark Ski Boots The plastic boot cuff can crack when flexed open in an unbuckled non-skiing position, causing discomfort on the ankle or shin, making the problem evident prior… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 16, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 16, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, General Electric Announce Recall of Gas Ranges Posing Fire Hazard These ranges were manufactured with a design flaw that can cause an electrical arc between the wiring and adjacent gas supply tubes at two locations in the… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 15, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 15, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Honda Motor Corp. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles A safety defect could exist in the transmission, that could allow the rider to downshift from 1st gear into reverse, without operating the reverse assist… CPSC says to stop using it Dec 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Celebrate Express Inc. Announce Recall of Magic Party Favors and Costume Shield The magic party favors and the dragon ornament on the shield could break or crack, exposing sharp points that present a possible laceration hazard to children. Dec 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 14, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, J & F Design Inc. Announce Recall of Girl’s Sleepwear Sold at J.C. Penney Stores These pajamas sets fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability of children’s sleepwear under the Flammable Fabrics Act. Dec 8, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles Tie rod separation caused by either wear or severe impact can occur during operation, causing the front wheel to separate from the steering control. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 8, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 8, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Toshiba America Consumer Products LLC Announce Recall of DVD Home Theater Systems A problem in the system’s circuit board could pose a fire hazard. Dec 5, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 5, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, King of Fans Inc. Announce Recall of Oil-Filled Radiator Heaters Welds in the heating fins can break, allowing oil to leak. CPSC says to stop using it Dec 1, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedDec 1, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Porter-Cable Announce Recall to Repair Circular Saws The lower guard on these saws could stick in the open position, posing a risk of severe lacerations to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 29, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 29, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Yamaha Corporation of America Announce Recall of Synthesizers Unit could emit loud “white noise” when turned off and turned on again under high temperature conditions, which could possibly damage a consumer’s hearing. Nov 29, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 29, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sanus Systems Announce Recall of Television Wall Mounting Units An undersized shaft within the wall mounting unit can cause the product’s main support component to loosen. Nov 28, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 28, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Starbucks Coffee Company Announce Recall of Ceramic Teapots The teapots are labeled safe for microwave use, but the handles can become hot in the microwave oven. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 28, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 28, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Louisville Ladder Inc. Announce Recall of Industrial Ladders Rungs on the ladders could break near the side rail, causing the user to fall. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 23, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 23, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Haier America Trading LLC Announce Recall of Oscillating Electric Tower Fans Internal electrical arcing in the fan can cause a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 22, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 22, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Cooper Hand Tools Announce Recall of Weller® Heating Element used in Soldering Irons The housing of the heating element can unexpectedly leak hot metal, posing a serious risk of a burn injury to the user. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 17, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Retailers Announce Recall of Waterless Vaporizers and Aromatherapy Diffusers A defective internal heater in the recalled vaporizers and diffusers can cause sparking and emit flames while in use. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 17, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of 2005 King Quad All-Terrain Vehicles Use of an improper tie rod adjustment procedure during assembly could lead to separation of the tie rod end housing from the attachment shaft. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 17, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Southern Living At Home Announce Recall of Votive CandleHolders Included with Old Taylor Estate Candeliers These votive glass candle holders can break unexpectedly during use. Nov 17, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 17, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Greetings Corporation Announce Recall of Fairy Wand Party Favors The fairy wand party favors can break apart, exposing sharp wires that pose a laceration hazard to children. Nov 10, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, World Kitchen Inc. Announce Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 10, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2005The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Angle Grinders The guards on some of these angle grinders will not fully cover a hubbed grinding wheel. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 10, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Announce Recall of Gas Ball Valves Gas can leak from these valves, posing a risk of fires and explosions. Nov 10, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 10, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Tea Light Candles The recalled candles can burn with a high flame and melt the plastic holders. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Thane International Announce Recall of Perfect Air Ultra™ Air Purifiers An overheating capacitor in these air purifiers can cause arcing in a connecting wire, which poses the risk of fire. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Pottery Barn Outlet Announce Recall of Halloween Candleholders The recalled candleholders could allow tea lights to have a high flame. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 9, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of Hedge Trimmers On some units, the engine mount springs between the gear case and handle/frame could separate from their receptacle in the frame during heavy operation. Nov 9, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 9, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Nikon Inc. Announce Recall to Replace Rechargeable Battery Packs Sold with Digital SLR Cameras These battery packs can short circuit, causing them to overheat and possibly melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 8, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs The protective boots covering the steering system’s tie-rod ends (universal joints) on the recalled ATVs could be pinched during installation or adjustment,… CPSC says to stop using it Nov 2, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 2, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Pillar Candles With Jewels The paint coating on the outside of the candle can ignite, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Nov 1, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedNov 1, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Hellenic Rug Imports Inc. Announce Recall of Shag Leather Rugs The large rugs fail to meet the federal mandatory standard for flammability, under the Flammable Fabrics Act, and could ignite, presenting a risk of burn… Oct 25, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Delta Cycle Corp. Announce Recall of Picasso Two-Bike Folding Racks The bike racks do not have sufficient hardware to support its weight on the wall. Oct 25, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 25, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Announce Recall of Miniature Musical Bells Christmas Trees The tree could overheat and melt, posing a fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 20, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dana Innovations Announce Recall of Amplified Volume Controls The amplifier in the keypad can overheat, posing a burn or fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 20, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 20, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, International Comfort Products LLC Announce Recall to Repair “Packaged Gas Electric” Heating and Cooling Units, or “Gas-Packs” The unit’s control board can ignite and, in certain units, can result in the ignition of flammable material adjacent to the unit. Oct 19, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 19, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Far East Brokers and Consultants, Inc. Announce Safety Warning for Jack ‘O Lantern Bucket Candle Holders The Halloween decoration is intended for use with a single tea light candle. Oct 19, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 19, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Stihl Inc. Announce Recall of Backpack Blowers The fan wheel on these backpack blowers could break, resulting in pieces of plastic flying out of the blower housing. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 18, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 18, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Target Announce Recall of Jumbo Pencils with Sharpeners The sharpener’s razor blade is exposed when the cover is removed. Oct 18, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 18, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Hewlett-Packard Company Announce Recall of Notebook Computer Batteries An internal short can cause the battery cells to overheat and melt or char the plastic case, posing a burn and fire hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Snowmobiles The fuel tank filler neck on these snowmobiles can crack. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 14, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 14, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Design Ideas Ltd. Announce Recall of Bean Bag Furniture Sets The chair and ottoman do not have locking zippers or warning labels. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 11, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapment; Choking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. Announce Recall of All-Terrain Vehicles The drive pulley inner flange could break, resulting in the broken flange fragments becoming projectiles. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 11, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 11, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, A.O. Smith Announce Recall of Water Heaters The water heaters can accumulate soot on the burners, posing a fire hazard. Oct 6, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Wal-Mart Announce Recall of Holiday Candle Gift Sets The decorative covering on the candles can ignite, posing a fire and burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Oct 6, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedOct 6, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Panasonic Corporation of North America Announce Recall of DLP Projector If the lamp drive circuit touches the shield case, the unit is not grounded and, if a person were to contact metal terminals at the back of the unit, there is… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 30, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 30, 2005The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Greenheck Fan Corp. Announce Recall of Ventilation Units LUX 3/8-inch spinlock bolts supplied with these units may not have been properly heat treated, which can result in the bolts breaking. Sep 30, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 30, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, W.C. Wood Company Inc. Announce Recall of Upright Freezers and Single Door Refrigerators The defrost heater coil can become exposed inside the units, which poses a potential shock hazard to consumers. Sep 27, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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