Home products: every recall, from CPSC

Home product recall CPSC, Maytag Corp. Announce Recall of Washing Machines If the front-load washer is operated at maximum load capacity, the spinner could malfunction and break apart, posing a safety risk to consumers. Sep 27, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 27, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Monogram International Inc. Announce Recall of Bracelet Keyrings The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Sep 22, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Dollar General Corp. Announce Recall of Costume Jewelry The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Sep 22, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowing; Poisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Arctic Cat Inc. Announce Recall of Off-Highway Utility Vehicles The brakes on these vehicles can fail. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 22, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 22, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Pacific Market International, LLC (PMI) Announce Recall of Stanley Vacuum Bottles The handle on the thermos bottles can break, causing the vacuum seal to fail and release organic, non-toxic charcoal powder insulation into the air. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 21, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 21, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Robertshaw Controls Co. Announce Recall of Gas Control Valves on Water Heaters Screws on some water heater valves could break. Sep 16, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 16, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Bradshaw International Inc. Announce Recall of Bottle Sipper Caps The pull-up valve can detach from the cap, posing a choking hazard to young children. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 15, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Ortovox USA Announce Recall of Avalanche Transceivers The batteries in these devices can become dislodged when the transceiver is struck sharply. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 15, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Pier 1 Imports Announce Recall of Glass Candle Holders The candle holder can unexpectedly break, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 15, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 15, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, The Brinkmann Corporation Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills The regulators on these gas grills, the components that control the amount of gas released to the burner, could leak gas when attached to certain liquid… Sep 13, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Electric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Capresso Inc. Announce Recall of Water Kettles The handle can detach from the glass carafe, spilling hot water and causing severe burn injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 13, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, DOLMAR Power Products Announce Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws may come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 12, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 12, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Makita U.S.A. Inc. Announce Recall of Chain Saws The flywheels on some of the chain saws can come apart during use, which could cause serious personal injury. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 12, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 12, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Coleman Company, Inc. Announce the Recall to Repair Coleman® Gas Grills and Patio Heaters The regulators on these products can leak propane when the propane cylinder is turned on and the product is not in use. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Announce Recall to Repair Gas Grills Sold Exclusively At Home Depot The hose connecting the propane tank with the manifold can run up too close to the firebox. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 8, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, E-Z-GO Announce Recall to Repair Golf Cars High engine temperatures can permit fuel to get into the air filter box, posing a risk of fire. Sep 8, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Continental Creations, Inc. Announce Recall of Menorahs The cups holding the candles on these menorahs are not constructed of the correct material and could ignite, posing a fire hazard. Sep 8, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 8, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Ultimate Chopper LLC Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace Food Processors The interlocking lid assembly on the appliance can malfunction, allowing the food processor to be operated when the lid is off. CPSC says to stop using it Sep 7, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 7, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Aqua Scout Announce Recall of Aqua Scout Water Scooters Hydrogen gas can build up in the battery compartment and cause the battery cover and the battery package to forcefully expel from the product, posing a risk of… CPSC says to stop using it Sep 2, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedSep 2, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Tile Perfect Inc. Announce Recall of Stand’n Seal Grout Sealer Due to Respiratory Problems The product’s odor is not chemically pungent enough to force consumers to minimize their exposure to the fumes. Aug 31, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 31, 2005The hazardPoisoning or chemicalsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Nexgrill Industries Inc. Announce Recall of Outdoor Gas Grills A hose connecting the natural gas source to the grill’s main manifold may not have been supplied with these grills. Aug 24, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 24, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki Bamboo Torches and Replacement Fuel Canisters The surface coating of some flame guards on these bamboo torches and replacement canisters can absorb the fuel and ignite. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 23, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 23, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, West Bend Housewares LLC Announce Recall of Coffeemaker Carafes The carafe handle can unexpectedly loosen or break, resulting in the carafe falling. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 19, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Falls, tip-overs or entrapment; Cuts, impacts or projectilesWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kadant Composites Inc. Announce Recall of Certain GeoDeck™ Decking and Railing Materials When the decking or railing material is exposed to hot temperatures and sunlight, it can prematurely degrade. Aug 19, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 19, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Whittier Wood Products Announce Recall of Pub Stools The amount of glue used to bond and hold the joints together on these stools could be insufficient. Aug 18, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 18, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Torelli Imports Announce Recall of Bicycle Tires The tire can separate from the wheel, resulting in a flat tire. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 17, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 17, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, JS Products and Mac Tools Announce Recall of Cordless Drill/Drivers The battery packs on these drill/drivers can overheat, expand and possibly rupture, creating an explosion or thermal burn hazard. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 16, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 16, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Holmes Group Announce Recall of Tower Heater Fans The power cord on the units can fray or sever, causing the fan to stop working and overheat. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Ritchey Design Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle’s rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. Aug 11, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 11, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, American Classic Announce Recall of Bicycle Wheels The hub in the bicycle’s rear wheel can fail to engage properly, causing no resistance when pedaling. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 8, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 8, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. Announce Recall to Repair Epic T60 Treadmills If assembly instructions are not properly followed, the gas spring/shock can be damaged during assembly, if the walking platform is folded up and goes beyond… Aug 3, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 3, 2005The hazardElectric shockWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Announce Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV while the steering is fully turned to either side can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual… CPSC says to stop using it Aug 2, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, DESA Heating Products Announce Recall of Compact Gas Fireplaces The burner tube connection to the gas valve can leak gas when the main burner is on. CPSC says to stop using it Aug 2, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Giant Bicycle, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycles The rear axle on the bicycle is harder than required by the manufacturer’s specification and could crack. Aug 2, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, WaveCrest Laboratories LLC Announce Recall of Electric Bicycles The front and/or rear wheel can collapse, causing the rider to fall and suffer injuries. Aug 2, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedAug 2, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, The Holmes Group Expands Recall of Slow Cookers The handles on the base of the slow cookers can break, posing a risk of burns from hot contents spilling onto consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 29, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 29, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Sportcraft Announce Recall of Treadmills The treadmill can unexpectedly accelerate and cause users to fall and sustain injuries. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 28, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2005The hazardFalls, tip-overs or entrapmentWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Polaris Industries Announce Recall of 900 Fusion, 900 RMK, and 900 Switchback Snowmobiles There are three separate issues involved in this safety recall: Front Suspension Spindle - The nut that fastens the upper control arm ball joint to the… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 28, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2005The hazardFire or burns; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, American Suzuki Motor Corp. Announce Recall of ATVs A significant impact to the front wheel of the ATV, while the steering is fully turned to either side, can result in suspension damage, wear, and an eventual… CPSC says to stop using it Jul 28, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 28, 2005The hazardCuts, impacts or projectiles; Crash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Kidde Announce Recall of Industrial Fire Extinguishers The nylon valves on these extinguishers can separate from the steel cylinder during the 6-year recharge service or shortly afterwards, creating a safety hazard… Jul 26, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 26, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, VisionTech USA, Inc. Announce Recall of Bicycle Aero Bars The centerpiece of these bicycle aero bars can crack or break, causing the bicycle rider to lose control and crash. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 25, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 25, 2005The hazardCrash riskWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, Lamplight Farms Inc. Announce Recall of Tiki® Cone Metal Torches Sold at Wal-Mart The head and cover of these torches can come loose or be dislodged during use, allowing torch fuel to spill. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 19, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 19, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, Value City Announce Recall of Blow Dart Guns Consumers may have mistakenly purchased the dart guns, thinking it was a decorative walking stick, posing the risk of injury, if someone used the gun for its… Jul 13, 2005announced by CPSCNot saidinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2005The hazardAnother hazard: see the noticeWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesThe notice doesn’t say

Home product recall CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of “Blaster Balls” Fireworks When the blaster balls are hit together, they can produce a spark that can catch on fire, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, BJ Alan Co. Announce Recall of Mammoth Smoke Fountain Fireworks The device can unexpectedly propel on the ground or unintentionally explode during use, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. CPSC says to stop using it Jul 13, 2005announced by CPSCReportedinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 13, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesReported in the notice

Home product recall CPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. Jul 12, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 12, 2005The hazardChoking or swallowingWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

Home product recall CPSC, Perm-a-Store Announce Recall of Inprint™ Safe-Boxes for Handguns The door on these safe-boxes may not latch properly when closed, possibly giving children and others unauthorized access to a firearm. Jul 11, 2005announced by CPSCNoneinjuries, in the notice AnnouncedJul 11, 2005The hazardFire or burnsWhat’s offeredSee the noticeInjuriesNone, the notice says

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